# Geography Grade 12 Paper 1 KZN June 2017 Memo

> Grade 12 Geography Paper 1 memorandum from the KZN June 2017, 8 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, question paper linked when available.

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- Subject: Geography
- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2017
- Exam period: KZN June
- Paper: 1
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 8

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_. GREEN BURY oS

Geography P1 June 2017 Common Test

2
NSC — Memorandum

SECTION A: CLIMATE AND WEATHER AND GEOMORPHOLOGY

Education QUESTION 1
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education 14
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 1.4.4 4mb/hpav

1.1.2 gentle pressure gradient ”
4113 4v
8

1.1.4 23°C v

1.1.5 15knots “

weeeswensseen8”

1.1.6 (a) _ tropical cyclone/TropicalcycloneEmest ~
(b) clockwise ¥

| 1.1.7. cold front” (8x 1)(8)

1.2
1.2.1. Interfluve ~

1.2.2 Watershed / drainage divide “

1.2.3 Confluence ¥
MARKS: 225 ,
1.2.4 Perennial river/Permanent rivery

1.2.5 Turbulent flow ~
This memorandum consists of 14 pages.

1.2.6 Sealevel/ocean/sea Vv

1.2.7 Levee Vv 7x1)

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Geography Pt 3 June 2017 Common Test
NSC— Memorandum
1.3. SATELITE IMAGE OF A MID-LATITUDE CYCLONE
4.3.1 South western part/South western cape” (1x1) (1)
1.3.2 Winter ¥ (1x1) (1)
4.3.3. Mid-latitude cyclone very close to the subcontinent vv” (4x2) 2)

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1.3.5

Temperature drops ¥ “— arrival of cold air with cold front ¥ v

Pressure increases Vv— with drop in temperaturey¥

Humidity decreases “ “— warm air replaced by cold air’ ¥

Cumulonimbus clouds formed “”— as warm air condenses” ¥

Heavy rains vv — towering cumulonimbus clouds” ~

Wind speed increasesY “ because of steeper pressure gradient” (2 x 2) (4)
(Any ONE)

Farmers

‘Winter rain ideal for farming in Western Cape V“

Frost and snow impact negatively v “

Very low temperature retards production and may affect food security” ~
Very cold weather may result in the death of animals~ ”
Reduced income for farmers” ¥

Dam levels may rise ensuring greater water supplyY “
Inhabitants

Cold conditions not ideal for inhabitants vv

High rainfall may result in floods causing loss of human fives wv
‘Snowfall will attract touristy

Heavy rain may result in a drop in tourismy ¥

Outdoor activities may be affectedv ¥

(Any FOUR) (4x2) (8)

(Leamers may give three points on farmers and one point on inhabitants
and vice vesa to achieve full marks)

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1.4 VALLEY CLIMATE

4.4.1 A temperature inversion means an increase in temperature with
an increase in altitude”
[Concept]

4.4.2 When cold air sinks under the influence of gravity to the valley
bottom and forces warm air to risev¥

1.4.3. It results in the formation of fogy “”
It leads to the development of frost/frost pocket in the valley”
{Any ONE)

1.4.4 No clouds ”
No wind /calm conditions ¥
Temperature must drop below freezing point”
Cold air sinks down the valley sides

4.4.5 Crops that are frost-resistant are planted at the foot of the
slope. (A) “¥
Crops that are sensitive to frost are planted higher up the
slope. (B) ¥¥
Thin skinned fruits are fo be grown on the warmer north facing
slopes (C} “WW
Thick skinned fruits are to be grown on the cooler south facing
slopes (8) “~~
Forestry is recommended on the cooler south facing slopes (B) “~~”
(Any THREE)

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(1x1) (1)

(1x2)(2)

(1x29)

(2x 1) (2)

(3x2)6)

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Geography P41

1.5

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§ June 2017 Common Test
NSC — Memorandum

RIVER PROFILE

1.5.1

4.5.2

153

154

155

156

Source ¥

(1x1) (1)

Multi— Concave

(x1) (1)

A longitudinal profile is the shape of the river from its source

to the mouthy ‘while a cross profile is the shape of the river
channel from bank to banky

longitudinal profile shows length and gradient of a river coursev Y
cross profile shows width and depthv” (2x 2)(4)
The river has sufficient energy to flow, with erosion rates in

balance with deposition rates. v”

A tiver flowing in a channel without obstruction. v”

A river having a smooth concave profile” ”

(Any ONE) (1x 2) (2)

The upper course is steep and speed increases resulting in greater
downcuttingy ¥
The lower course is gentle and speed decreases resulting in lateral

erosion’ Y (2x2)4)

A knickpoint is a break in the slope of a river profile caused bya
rejuvenated river. A knickpoint is often a waterfall. “~~

When rejuvenation of a river flowing on a wide valley occurs, a
new valley is carved into the old valley. “~~

The floor of the old valley forms a terrace on either side of the
valley after rejuvenation. vv

Incised meanders form when rejuvenation occurs in a stream
which is already meandering “¥

incised meanders can also form oxbow lakes and cut-off
meander scars. ¥”

{Any TWO) (2x2)(4)

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1.6 RIVER SYSTEM

1.6.1 Main river and its tributaries ~
[Concept]

1.6.2 Meandering Winding river channel”

1.6.3 Oxbow lake ¥

1.6.4 Soils may be clay preventing infiltration’ ¥
Higher water table vv"
Continuous flooding V~
[Any ONE]

1.6.5 Can be intensely cultivated because it is fertile vv
Machinery can be used because the land is flat “”
Regular supply of water for cultivation from nearby river VY
[Any ONE]

1.6.6 River carries huge amounts of material to the sea Vv”
Most of the material is deposited in the oceans V”
The saline conditions in the sea cause fine clay particles to stick
together making the particles larger and heavier Vv“
The particles sink to the bottom in the mouth of the river Vv

Layer upon layer is deposited until the sand and the mud may build

upwards and outwards vv

‘The river deposits its sediments faster than the sea removes it Vv”

It forms a roughly triangular deltav Vv

‘The river divides into smatier channels crossing the delta to
Teach the sea Vv"

[Any FOUR]

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(1x1) (1)
(x1) (1)

(1x 1) (1)

(1x2) @)

(1x2) @)

4x2) @)
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Geography Pt

7
NSC ~ Memorandum

QUESTION 2

24

2.2

244

214

215

2.1.6

2.2.1

2.22

223

224

2.25

226

2.2.7

2.2.8

A (South Atlantic High) ~

B (Kalahari High/Continental High) “
B (Kalahari High / Continental High) ~
A (South Atlantic High / St Helena) ”
A (South Atlantic High / St Helena) ~
‘A (South Atlantic High /St Helena) v

¢ (South Indian High / Mauritian High)

C tributary ¥

E river capture ¥
A antecedent ¥

G periodic

H suspension ~
D abstraction ¥

F superimposed ¥

| water table

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7x1)

(8x1) @)

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Geography Pt Neco e rand June 2017 Common Test
23 TROPICAL CYCLONE
2.3.1 7/03/2017% (1x1) (1)
23.2 4v (1x1) (1)

2.3.3 Sea surface temperatures of 27°C and above/extremely high
temperatures “
Unstable atmospheric conditions/rising warm moist air “
Developed between 5° and 20° south of the equator
Coriolis force is required for spiraling action of air “
Upper-air divergence V
High rate of evaporation/sufficient moisture content ~
Release of latent heat v
Winds that are light and variable V
Calm conditions ~
Litile friction over the ocean
Rapid convection “
[Any ONE]

2.3.4 Category four is the second most destructive storm ”
Extensive damage to property ~
Extensive damage to infrastructure Vv
Loss of lives ¥
Damage to environment ¥
Farms destroyed Vv
Destructive winds/wind speed of over 230 km/h ¥
High wave swells
Torrential rain “
fAny TWO]

2.3.5 (a) There was a raging storm and suddenly the storm calmed
down [candidates must emphasise the quick/abrupt/sudden
change] “7
Clear weather /no clouds vv”
No wind “v

(b) — Subsiding/descending/sinking air causes stable clear and
caim conditions Vv”
Artifical wall caused by the spiralling upward movement of
air preventing surface air entering the eye’

2.3.6 Tracked for a long time over the rugged terrain of madagascar
from north fo south” ¥
The cyclone moved inland for a long time VY

(1x1) (1)

2x1) 2)

(1x2)Q)

(1x 2)(2)

(1x2)@)

2.3.7 Enawo’s rains will help break the drought and restore ecosystemsv ”

Water available for crop farming ““
Break the faminevY
Ensure food security

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Geography P4

24

25

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NSC — Memorandum

BERG WIND

241

24.2

243

244

245

Winter “ (1x 1) (1)

Coastal iow “ (1x 1) (1)

Clear cloud conditions “ (1x 1) (4)

Air is compressed and warms through surface friction as it
descends the escarpment v~
Wind originates from the interior of the country vv

The air warms adiabatically (DALR) ~~ (2x2) (4)

Fire precautions ¥~

Wamings~ ¥

Use of Fire Danger Indexv ¥

Fire breaks”

Construction of farm damsv~

Controlled bumingy ”

Specialised fire fighting teams in placevv

(4x 2) (8)
{Any FOUR)

GROUND WATER

25.1

2.5.3

25.4

255

Waiter that is found below the surface. “

(Concept) (x1) (1)

Infiltration refers to the soaking of water into the ground. “
Run-off refers to water flowing over the land. v

(Concept) (2x1) (2)

it will add water to the stream to allow it to continue flowing. “~~ (1 x2) (2)

Waier table will drop/lowered v~
The growth of the natural vegetation will be negatively affected which
may result in the extinction of certain indigenous species vv (2x 2) (4)

Genile slopes promotes infiltration of water and leads to a higher
water table vv

Permeable rock promotes infiltration and will lead to high water
table vv

Dry soil leads to high water table due to infiltration “v

Saturated soil feeds the waier table and causes it rise vv’
Protonged and gentle rain leads to a higher water table vv

Lots of/dense vegetation promotes infiltration and leads to high
water table vv

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Low evaporation rates increases the rate of infiltration and leads
to a rise of the water table vv

(Any THREE) (3x2) 6)

CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION

26.1

26.2

26.3

26.4

Catchment management refers to proper strategies formulated to
maintain drainage basins in good condition. “

Catchment management refers to the protection of the catchment
areas in order to promote sustainability. “

(Concept) (1x1) 1)

Contains the source of many rivers vv”
Natural purity of water is the highest in this point of the river. v“
‘The inhabitants of the drainage basin depend on the catchment area

for quality water supply for both indutsrial and domestic use ““ (2x 2) (4)
(Any ONE)

Water quality is reduced vv

Ecosystems are affected vv (1.x 2) (2)

Fencing or protecting river catchments area/buffering ~~”
Prevent deforestation vv

Revegetate with indigenous plants/afforestation v~
Protection against soil erosion Vv“

‘Treat industrial effluents before released into the river “~
Treat sewage before released into the river vw”

Use natural fertilizers/compost “Y

Practice scientific/proper farming methods Vv”

Monitor water usage by various economic.sectors “”
Legislation on water usage “VY

Raise public awareness Vv”

(Any FOUR) 4x2)@)

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Geography P71

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NSC — Memorandum

QUESTION 3

34
3.14

3.1.2

3.2
3.2.1

3.22

3.23

324

3.2.5

3.26

3.2.7

AY

Dv

EY

AY

AY

3 Cv

BY

AY

F — (Urban growth)

G — (Urban ribbon development) “
C—(Urban sprawl) “

A-— (Urban profile) ”

E—(Urban. morphology) v

B ~ (Urban expansion) ¥

D - (Urbanisation) ~

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NSC— Memorandum

3.3. RURAL SETTLEMENT ISSUES

3.3.1. It refers to the decrease in the number of people living in rural areas. ~”

3.3.2 Better standard of living. ”
Availability of entertainment facilities. v
Better infrastructure.
Better employment opportunities.
Beiter housing. ~
Better provision of basic services such as clean water. “ (1x1) (1)
[Any TWO]

3.3.3 Abandoned farm houses/ghost towns develop.
Drop in agricultural production. vv
Many services close down. Vv”
Ageing of population in rural areas. Vv“ (2x2) (4)
[Any TWO]

3.34 Improve social servicés. Vv”
Provide better infrastructure. Vv“
Create employment through industrial decentralization. v~
Establishment of game parks to promote tourism. Vv“
Train young farmers to become commercial farmers.

Provide incentives to keep farmers on their farms. vv" (2x3) 6)
[Any THREE]
3.4
3.4.1. To bring about equitable distribution and access to land. (1x 4) (1)
3.4.2 Land restitution — To restore land and compensate individuals and
communities who lost land as a result of Apartheid policies v’ .
[Concept] (1x1) (1)
Tenure reform — To secure the rights of people living under
insecure conditions on land owned by others
[Concept] (1x1) (1)
3.4.3 Credit finance ¥
Technical services ¥
[Any ONE] (1x1) (1)
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Geography P1

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345

3.4.6

3.5.1

3.54

3.5.5

13 June 2047 Common Test
NSC — Memorandum

Department of land Affairs is responsible for surveying and

mapping. vv” (1x 2) (2)

To win trust of communities vw

To get full cooperation vv

[Any ONE] (1x2) 2)

Very cosily process Vv“

Takes time to resolve land claim disputes v~

The willing buyer/seller clause causes delays in negotiating prices v”
There are grey areas(gaps) in the land reform policies “”

Lack of training and support for new owners Vv”

Land has been redisiributed to some people who have no interest
or knowledge of agriculture ¥“

Disagreement between government and traditional leaders in terms
of restoring land to communities Vv“

The anticipated move from subsistence to commercial farming

has not taken place Vv

Land reform has not stimulated the economic growth of rural

areas and reduced poveriy vv

[Any FOUR] (4x2) (8)

Specific areas set aside in urban areas to fulfill particular functions (1x1) (1)
[Concept]

Sector model/Hoyt ~ (1x1) (1)

Concentric pattern with wedges expanding outwards vv
Sectors develop along the main routes Vv”
‘The CBD has a circular shape v~”

(1x2) (2)
[Any ONE]

Close to recreational areas “”

Away from factories/industries vv (2x2) (4)

Service provision issues Vv“
Lack of parking space Vv“
High rentals vv

Access is difficult v“

High crime rates v~
Pollution “~

Overcrowded vv

(8x2) 6)
[Any THREE]

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3.6

3.6.1

3.6.2

3.6.3

3.6.4

3.6.5

44 June 2017 Common Test
NSC — Memorandum

Informal settlement: usually unplanned and tack of services

houses built from corrugated iron (shacks) “ (1x1) (1)

Lack of funds to build homes due to the rapid influx of people to
urban areas ¥

Poverty v

Unemployment “

(Any ONE) (1x1) (1)

Prone to flooding because of being located on the banks of the
river, v

(1x 1) (1)

They cannot afford formal housing vv
Need to be close to the place of employment Vv
Ownership of land outside the urban settlement is not clearly

dermacated vv (2x2) (4)

Unsightly and can cause a drop in tourism vv

Crime in areas vv

Health risks due to spread of diseases VY”

Urban infrastructure cannot cope vv

Fire hazards due to illegal connections “~

Poor infrastructure makes monitoring of the area difficult ~~
Emergency services are hampered in their duties Vv”

[Any FOUR] (4x 2) (8)

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