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- Question 3.1Climate and weather5 marks
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- Question 3.3Map work3 marks
- Question 3.4Geomorphology2 marks
- Question 3.5Geomorphology2 marks
- Question 3.6Rural and urban settlements2 marks
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Geography/P2 2 June 2019 Common Test
NSC
RESOURCE MATERIAL
1. An extract from topographical map 2930 CB PIETERMARITZBURG (EXTRACT).
2. Orthophoto map 2930 CB 8 PIETERMARITZBURG.
3, NOTE: The resource material must be collected by schools for their own use.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1, Write your NAME and DIVISION in the spaces on the cover page.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
3. You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographical map (2930 CB PIETERMARITZBURG)
and an orthophoto map (2930 CB 8 PIETERMARITZBURG) of a part of the
mapped area.
4, You must hand the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator
at the end of this test session.
&, You may use the blank page at the back of this question paper for all rough
work and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
6. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be allocated
for these.
7. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations, e.g. 10km; 2.1cm.
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
9. You may use a magnifying glass.
10. | The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area covered by
the orthophoto map.
11. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown onthe ¢
topographical map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Aerodome Vliegveld
Diggings Uitgrawings
Canal Kanaal -
Firebreak Brandgordel
Hiking Trail Staproete
Golf Course Gholfbaan
Hospital Hospitaal
River Rivier
Sewage Works Rioolwerke
Waterworks Waterwerke
Store/Shopping centre/Mall Winkel(W)
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON PIETERMARITZBURG
Pietermaritzburg (umGungundlovu) is the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal. This second-
largest city in the province was founded in 1838. It is a regionally important industrial hub,
well-known for processing aluminium, timber and dairy products. It has an estimated
population of around 500 000 (including neighbouring townships). Pietermaritzburg is
situated along the N3 national road, the main route between the Pretoria-Witwatersrand-
Vereeniging conurbation and the harbour city of Durban, some 90 kilometres from
Pietermaritzburg. The Oribi airport is situated just outside Pietermaritzburg and has a
regular scheduled service to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
{Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pietermaritzburg]
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map (2930CB
PIETERMARITZBURG) as well as the orthophoto map as part of the mapped area.
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A-D) in the block next to each
question.
1.1. The map index/reference of the orthophoto map to the south of Pietermaritzburg
is...
A 2930CD.
B 2930CB13.
Cc 2930CB3.
D 2930DA.
4.2 The direction of the residential area Raisethorpe in block D 10/11 from
Northdale in block D 9 is ...
A east north east.
B east.
Cc west south west.
D west.
1.3. The terrain (landscape) of the CBD of Pietermaritzburg in the south east
of the orthophoto map can be best described as ...
A steep
B terraced
Cc gentle
D mountainous
1.4. The human made feature 7 on the orthophoto map is a ...
A museum.
B shopping centre.
Cc observatory.
D police station.
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1.5 The height of the reservoir on Town Hill in block F7 is ... metres.
A 836.3
B 251
Cc 800
D 816.9
1.6 The contour interval on the orthophoto map is ... metres.
A 5
B10
C15
D 20
1.7. The Mabane river that flows down a steep gradient from the Gordon Falls
is dominated by ... flow.
A turbulent
B laminar
Cc straight
D meandering
1.8 The type of infrastructure found at Q on the topographical map is a...
A railway.
B main road.
Cc national freeway.
D pipe line.
1.9 The land-use zone in block F/G 11/12 on the topographic map in which
the purification plant is located is known as the ...
industrial zone.
zone of decay.
rural-urban fringe.
commercial zone.
VUOUY
1.10 The predominant (major) street pattern at Copesville in blocks D11/12
on the topographic map is ...
A radial. -
B planned irregular.
Cc grid iron.
D cobweb.
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4.11. The type of farming activity being practised at New England in block H12
is ... farming.
A crop
B fruit
Cc stock
D poultry
1.12 The economic activity at S in block D4 on the topographic map is
a... activity.
A primary
B secondary
Cc tertiary
D quatenary
1.13 The straight-line distance from trigonometrical station 263 (J) in block D7
to spot height 1031(K) in block B6 on the topographic map is ... km.
A 6.75
B 3.35
Cc 4.45
D 2.60
4.14 A tourist travelling on the N2 in a north westerly direction from
Pietermaritzburg will reach ... which is 200km away.
A Durban
B Howick
Cc Harrismith
D Ladysmith.
1.15 The orthophoto map was last edited in ...
A 2003 ‘
B 2004
Cc 2013
D 2016
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QUESTION 2: MAPWORK TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS
2.1 Refer to both the topographic map and the orthophoto map when answering
the questions below.
2.1.1. Which map, the topographic map or the orthophoto map, has a
larger scale?
(1x 1) (1)
“2.1.2 Give ONE reason to support your answer to QUESTION 2.1.1.
(1x1) (1)
2.1.3 Give the grid reference of the isolated farmstead at Surrey Farm
in block E11.
(2 x 1) (2)
2.2 Refer to trigonometrical station 103 at Signal Hill in block H6 and spot
height 789 in block G5.
2.2.1 Give the true bearing of trigonometrical station 103 from spot
height 789.
(1.x 1) (1)
2.2.2 |s there intervisibility between trigonometrical station 103 and
spot height 789?
(1.x 1) (1)
2.2.3. Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 2.2.2.
(1x1) (1)
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2.2.4 Calculate the average gradient between trigonometrical
station 103 and spot height 789. Show ALL calculations.
Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Formula: Gradient = Vertical interval
Horizontal equivalent
(5 x 1) (5)
2.2.5 Explain your answer to QUESTION 2.2.4.
(1x 2)(2)
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2.3. Across section is drawn along the Voortrekker Wagon Trail between
points O and P on the topographical map.
Assume that the vertical scale is 1cm represents 20m.
2.3.1 Calculate the vertical exaggeration of the cross section.
Show all your calculations.
VE = VS+HS
(5 x 1) (5)
2.3.2 Provide ONE reason why the vertical scale in a cross section is
exaggerated (made bigger).
(1x 1) (1)
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QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1. Study the table below showing temperatures for the area 4 and 8 on the
orthophoto map and answer the questions.
Area 4 8
Average summer temperatures 19° 28°
«3.1.1. Calculate the difference in temperature between 4 and 8.
(1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 Give TWO possible reasons for the difference in temperature
mentioned in your answer to QUESTION 3.1.1.
(2 x 2) (4)
3.2 With reference to rainfall.
3.2.1. Does Pietermaritzburg receive seasonal or perennial rainfall?
(1x1) (1)
3.2.2 Give ONE point of evidence from the topographic map to support
your answer to QUESTION 3.2.1.
(1x1) (1)
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3.3. Refer to block A 2/3
3.3.1. State the general flow direction of the Gwen's Spruit (river) in
block A 2/3.
(1x 1) (1)
3.3.2 Using map evidence give ONE reason from the topographic map
for your answer to QUESTION 3.3.1.
(1 x 2) (2)
3.4. Refer to the drainage pattern in block I 12.
3.4.1 Identify the drainage pattern in block I 12.
(1.x 1)(1)
3.4.2 State the underlying rock structure associated with this drainage
pattern, answer to QUESTION 3.4.1.
(1x 1)(1)
3.5 If Pietmaritzburg had to experience extremely high rainfall over a short
period of time, explain how the amount of vegetation would influence
the chances of flooding in the north western section of the city.
(1 x 2)(2)
3.6 The residential area 6 on the orthophoto map is a high-income residential
area. Give ONE piece of evidence from the orthophoto map to support
this statement.
(1 x 2) (2)
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3.7. Refer to the land use zone 8 on the orthophoto map.
3.7.1 Identify the land-use zone.
(1.x 1) (1)
3.7.2. Describe TWO factors that may have influenced the location of
the land-use zone.
(2 x 1) (2)
3.7.3 Suggest TWO problems the residents of the settlement next to
the land-use would experience.
(2 x 1)(2)
3.8 Evaluate possible environmental injustices that could have been caused
by the excavation occurring at S in block D4.
(2 x 2)(4)
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
The diagram below illustrates the concept of data layering. Study the diagram
carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Census Tracts
Roads
Bus Routes
Shopping Centers
Industrial Sites
GIS: AnIntegrating Technology
4.1 Define the term data layering.
(1x 1) (1)
4.2 Refer to the shopping centre labelled 2 on the orthophoto map.
4.2.1 List TWO types of data related to accessibility of the shopping
centre from the above diagram.
(2 x 1) (2)
4.2.2 With reference to the data types identified in QUESTION 4.2.1
explain how the business partners of Pietermaritzburg used these -
data layering information to decide on this site for the construction
of the shopping centre.
(2 x 2) (4)
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4.3. Anurban and regional planner is concerned about the impact that urban
sprawl may have in the eastern section of Pietermaritzburg.
4.3.1 Give the term used in GIS where questions are asked about a relevant
geographical issue.
(1x 1)(1)
+4.3.2 State and explain the GIS process that an urban and regional
planner would use to limit the impact of urban sprawl in this area.
(1 + 2)(3)
4.3.3 Suggest how the GIS process identified in QUESTION 4.3.2 will
impact positively on the primary activities in Pietermaritzburg.
(2 x 2) (4)
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