Rainfall
What instrument is used to measure rainfall?
Rain gauge
Name one way mining can negatively affect the environment.
Pollution / habitat destruction / soil erosion (any one)
What is vegetation?
Plant life in an area
What instrument measures temperature?
Thermometer
What type of energy is produced using coal in South Africa?
Electricity
What is another name for rainfall measured over time in an area?
Precipitation
True or False: Mining creates jobs for many South Africans.
True
True or False: Grassland biomes have few trees.
True
Name one factor that influences climate.
Latitude / altitude / distance from sea / winds (any one)
True or False: South Africa is one of the world’s largest producers of platinum.
True
True or False: South Africa receives mostly high rainfall throughout the year.
False
What is the name for minerals that can be mined for profit?
Ore
Name the vegetation biome found mostly in the Western Cape.
Fynbos
True or False: Climate describes long-term atmospheric conditions.
True
Which province is known for rich gold deposits?
Gauteng (or Free State for gold fields)
What is the term for rain formed when warm air rises, cools, and condenses?
Convectional rainfall
What safety equipment is essential for underground miners?
Hard hat /helmet (or other PPE such as boots, masks, gloves)
What is the main factor that influences vegetation types?
Climate (or rainfall/temperature)
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather = short-term conditions; Climate = long-term patterns
What is the term for the process of extracting minerals from the earth?
Mining
Which type of rainfall occurs when moist air is forced to rise over mountains?
Relief or orographic rainfall
Which sector of the economy does mining belong to?
Primary sector
Which South African biome is known for tall trees and warm temperatures?
Forest biome
What is the term for the boundary between two air masses?
Front
Name one use of coal other than electricity generation.
Steel production / manufacturing / heating (any one)