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1. Complete the table below by making use of the information provided on Map 3
and in your atlas.
Now complete these sentences choosing the correct words from the list below.
decreases / less / windward / increases / more / leeward
(i)The amount of rainfall with height.
(ii) rain occurs on the side and
less on the side.
2. Now study the climate graphs of the 2 stations provided - Médine and Curepipe.
(a) Name the 3 months with the highest rainfall for each station.
(b) Name the 3 months with the lowest rainfall for each station.
This exercise has helped you to conclude that in Mauritius more rainfall occurs
in summer than in winter.
3. Can you suggest one or more reasons for this?
ACTIVITY
Pamplemousses
FUEL
Rose Belle
Médine
Approximate height
(m) above sea level Total annual rainfalL Location:
windward/leeward
Stations
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