2.3 Study FIGURE 2.3, a medis report, with the tee ts south Altica doe for a tropleal eyclone?. 2.3.3 Which coastine of 8outh Africa is allected by fropical cyclones? (1×1) 23.2 What are the 'current condibions' reterred to in me eadract that wel result in a low pressure forming in the contral Mczambique Chemner? (2x1) 23.3 Describe TWO reasions why people in certaln parti of South Ahrica have been wamed to be careft. ( \( 2 \times 2 \) ) 2.3.4 Witte a paragraph of approximately EIGHT Ines explaining why South Africa does not usually experfence the expected fial impact of tropical syclones? \( (4 \times 2) \) FIGURE 23: TROPICAL CYCLONES IS SOUTH AFRICA DUE FOR A TROPICAL CYCLONE? Fiday 10 Fubnury 2017: 1531 Most South Africars don't associete tropical cyclones with our shomes, but they can and do affoct the eastern part of our country. They are rare (unusual) condilions, with only one storm having crossed into our borders in the last 33 yours. Current condrions show that a low pressure will form wilhin the ceotral Mozambique Channel, and will very slowly deepen in intensity this weokond and into eariy next week. Wamings have been issued to peoplo in parts of South Abica to be carolud. The movemont and intensity of these types of wather systems are dificull to predict beyond a couple of days. Usually by the fime they reach us they have been generally weakened aller passing over Madagascar and Mozambiqua. [Adapted trom eNCA nows]

Let's break down the questions based on the provided text about tropical cyclones affecting South Africa. ### 2.3.3 Which coastline of South Africa is affected by tropical cyclones? The eastern coastline of South Africa is affected by tropical cyclones. This is because tropical cyclones typically form in warm ocean waters and can move towards the eastern parts of the country. ### 2.3.2 What are the 'current conditions' referred to in the extract that will result in a low pressure forming in the central Mozambique Channel? The 'current conditions' mentioned in the extract refer to the formation of a low-pressure system within the central Mozambique Channel. This low pressure is expected to deepen in intensity over the weekend and into early next week. The specific conditions that contribute to this formation include: 1. Warm ocean waters in the Mozambique Channel, which provide the necessary heat and moisture for cyclone development. 2. Atmospheric conditions that allow for the slow deepening of this low-pressure system. ### 2.3.3 Describe TWO reasons why people in certain parts of South Africa have been warned to be careful. 1. **Potential for Severe Weather:** The warning is likely due to the potential for severe weather conditions associated with the tropical cyclone, which can include heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flooding. 2. **Unpredictability of Cyclones:** The movement and intensity of tropical cyclones are difficult to predict beyond a couple of days, which means that the situation can change rapidly, leading to unexpected impacts on communities. ### 2.3.4 Write a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines explaining why South Africa does not usually experience the expected full impact of tropical cyclones. South Africa does not usually experience the full impact of tropical cyclones primarily due to the geographical and climatic factors that influence their development and trajectory. Most tropical cyclones lose strength after passing over land, particularly Madagascar and Mozambique, where they encounter cooler waters and land friction. By the time these systems reach South Africa, they have generally weakened significantly. Additionally, the prevailing wind patterns often steer cyclones away from the South African coastline. The eastern coastline, while susceptible to cyclones, typically experiences only the remnants of these storms, resulting in less severe weather conditions. Furthermore, the rarity of such events in South Africa means that the infrastructure and preparedness for such storms are not as robust as in regions where cyclones are more common. Thus, while warnings are issued, the actual impact tends to be less severe than anticipated.