NSC
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
GEOGRAPHY P2
MARKING GUIDELINE
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
SEPTEMBER 2019
MARKS: 75
This marking guideline consists of 11 pages.
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Skip to contentAll 2019 papers 





View all%20June%202025%20Question%20Paper--a52dca5e-efc4-4060-84c3-24f7269a2a79/v1-a9ef6866fc707402ff5a/card.webp)
%20June%202025%20Question%20Paper--ba0a3969-240a-4bba-bdb6-7d02a7f80205/v1-98bc441a090fdcbd55aa/card.webp)



%202024%20Possible%20Answers_hlayiso.com_--e19dd834-ffaf-4fe6-a8a4-9ee8f8597c29/v1-cd443ecc5afd789f654b/card.webp)
Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 KZN Prelim 2019 Memo
Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 memorandum from the KZN Prelim 2019, 11 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, question paper linked when available.
Geography · Grade 12 · KZN Prelim · 2019. Memorandum, 11 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
- Subject
- Geography
- Grade
- Grade 12
- Document type
- Memorandum
- Year
- 2019
- Exam period
- KZN Prelim
- Paper
- 2
- Curriculum
- CAPS
- Pages
- 11
- File size
- 509.1 KB
Free to read online, no sign-up needed
Loading document…
Loading document…
1 of 11
This exam
KZN Prelim 2019
- Paper 1Question paperMemo
- Paper 2Question paperMemo
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1Map work
- Question 1.2Map work
- Question 1.3Map work
- Question 1.4Map work
- Question 1.5Map work
- Question 1.6Map work
Show all 27 questions
- Question 1.7Map work
- Question 1.8Map work
- Question 1.9Map work
- Question 1.10Map work
- Question 1.11Map work
- Question 1.12Map work
- Question 1.13Map work
- Question 1.14Map work
- Question 1.15Map work15 marks
- Question 2.1Map work2 marks
- Question 2.2Map work
- Question 2.3Map work6 marks
- Question 2.4Map work7 marks
- Question 3.1Climate and weather5 marks
- Question 3.2Climate and weather2 marks
- Question 3.3Geomorphology6 marks
- Question 3.4Rural and urban settlements6 marks
- Question 3.5Rural and urban settlements6 marks
- Question 4.1Map work6 marks
- Question 4.2Map work4 marks
- Question 4.3Map work5 marks
Document textSearch extracted text and jump to a page.
Geography/P2 2 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map 2930CB of
PIETERMARITZBURG as well as the 2930CB 8 PIETERMARITZBURG (North)
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 National Freeway that passes through Pietermaritzburg is the ...
A N1.
B N2.
C
C N3.
D N4.
1.2 The harbour that is situated closest to Pietermaritzburg is ...
A Richards Bay.
B East London.
C Durban. C
D Port Elizabeth.
1.3 If you were travelling north on the R33 from Allandale (block D10), you
would reach the town of …
A New Hanover.
B Harrismith.
C Howick. A
D Merrivale.
1.4 The location of the woodlands at Sweet Waters in block F1 was influenced
by the …
A radiation fog.
B frost pocket.
C thermal belt. D
D slope aspect.
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Geography/P2 3 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
1.5 The … in blocks F/G 11 suggests that Pietermaritzburg is managing its
water resources efficiently.
A purification plant.
B sewerage works.
C reservoir. A
D perennial water.
1.6 The main purpose of the weir in block H7 is to …
A prevent soil erosion.
B control veld fires.
C control water flow. C
D control water usage
1.7 The land-use zone in block D9 on the topographical map is known as
the … zone.
A residential
B transition
C industrial A
D commercial
1.8 The human-made feature in block D1 that suggests that the area is prone
to fires.
A windpump
B firebreak
C power line B
D perennial water
1.9 The grid reference of Gordan Falls in block H2 is …
A 29o37'28"S and 30o16'34"E / 29o 37,5'S and 30o 16,6'E
B 29o37'28"E and 30o16'34"S / 29o 37,5'E and 30o 16,6'S
C 30o16'34"S and 29o37'38"E / 30o 16,6'S and 29o 37,6'E A
D 30o16'34"E and 29o37'38"S / 30o 16,6'E and 29o 37,6'S
1.10 The human-made feature at 2 on the orthophoto is a …
A industrial park.
B office park.
C veterinary clinic. D
D shopping mall.
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Geography/P2 4 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
1.11 Pietermaritzburg is situated along the National Freeway between the
… core industrial area.
A Durban-Pinetown and South West Cape.
B Durban-Pinetown and PWV(Gauteng). B
C PWV(Gauteng) and South West Cape.
D PWV(Gauteng) and Port Elizabeth Uitenhage.
1.12 The true bearing of the trigonometrical station 243 in block C6 from spot
height 1106 in block C6 is …
A 149o
B 329o
C 30o A
D 200o
1.13 The straight-line distance from benchmark 681.5 in block H10 to
trigonometrical station 250 in block H11 on the topographical map is …
A 1.55 m.
B 3.1 km.
C 310 m. D
D 1.55 km.
1.14 The economic activity at U in block A12 is a … activity.
A primary
B secondary
C tertiary B
D quaternary
1.15 The dominant street pattern in block G8 is …
A cobweb.
B planned irregular.
C unplanned irregular. D
D grid iron.
(15 x 1) [15]
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Geography/P2 5 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
QUESTION 2: MAPWORK TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS
2.1 Refer to the Index to sheets on the topographical map when answering
the questions below.
2.1.1 In the map index of 2930, the 30 represents …
(b) 30o east of Greenwich Meridian (1 x 1) (1)
2.1.2 Give the map reference code of the topographical map to the
south of the 2930 AC map.
2930C A / 2930 CC√ (1 x 1) (1)
2.2 Calculate the magnetic declination for the current year (2019).
Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Difference in years = 2019 – 2016 = 3 years
Annual change = 9' west
Total annual change = 9' x 3 = 27’
Magnetic declination for 2019 = 24o45' + 27'
24o72'
25o12' west of true north (5 x 1) (5)
(no direction, no mark)
2.3
2.3.1 Refer to the demarcated area in RED on the topographical map
which represents the area covered by the orthophoto map.
Use the demarcated area to calculate the surface area of the
orthophoto map in km². Show ALL calculations. Marks will be
awarded for calculations.
Formula: Area = length x breadth
Length = 9.6 cm x 0.5 = 4.8 km (range: 9.5 – 9.7)
Breadth = 6.5 cm x 0.5 = 3.25 km (range: 6.4 – 6.6)
Area = 4.8 x 3.25 km
= 15.6 km²
Range for answer (15.20 – 16.0) (5 x 1) (5)
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Geography/P2 6 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
2.3.2 Why is the orthophoto map larger than the same area demarcated
on the topographical map?
Orthophoto maps scale is 5 times larger than the scale of
the topographical map
1:10 000 is a larger scale than 1:50 000
(ANY ONE) (1 x 1) (1)
2.4
2.4.1 Calculate the average gradient between spot height 1106 (R)
in block C6 and the trigonometrical station 243 in block C6 on
the topographical map.
Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Formula: Average gradient = __Vertical interval__
Horizontal equivalent
VI = 1148.8 – 1106 = 42.8 m
HE = 2cm x 500 = 1000m (2cm x 0.5 = 1km x 1000 = 1000m)
Measurement range (1.9cm – 2.1cm)
VI = 42.8
HE = 1000
= 1_
23.36
= 1: 23.36
(Range: 1:22 -1: 25) (5 x 1) (5)
2.4.2 Explain your answer to QUESTION 2.4.1.
The land rises by 1m for every 23.36 m horizontal distance
covered (1 x 1) (1)
2.4.3 Classify the average gradient you calculated as steep or gentle.
gentle (1 x 1) (1)
[20]
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Geography/P2 7 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 A motorist is travelling in a south-easterly direction on the N3 from Hilton
Gardens in block C4 on the topographical map. They recorded a
temperature of 23o C on the dash board thermometer display at the start
of the journey. A temperature of 27o C was recorded as they passed
Willowton in blocks F9 and F10.
3.1.1 Calculate the difference in temperature between Hilton Gardens
and Willowton.
4o C (1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 Suggest TWO possible reasons for the difference in temperature
mentioned in your answer to QUESTION 3.1.1.
Hilton Gardens
Away from the CBD
Fewer roads
Residential area
Greater amount of vegetation. More evapotranspiration
Fewer cars, less pollution
Willowton
Heavy Industrial area
Heavy machinery used in industries
Heavy vehicles /trucks use the area
Lacks vegetation to absorb the heat
More cars, more traffic congestion, more pollution
(ANY TWO) (2 x 2) (4)
3.2 Pietermaritzburg is situated in a valley. Describe ONE climatological
disadvantage for the people living in the valley of Pietermaritzburg.
Cold air drains into the valley resulting in very cold conditions at
night and especially winter
The thermal belt will trap pollution
Area could experience frost conditions
Area could experience fog which could reduce visibility and cause
accidents
Smog could result from the fog and smoke from the industries
Possibility of acid rain can damage property and plants
(ANY ONE) (1 x 2) (2)
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Geography/P2 8 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
3.3 Refer to the demarcated area M in blocks B10 and B11 on the
topographical map.
3.3.1 Identify the drainage pattern that dominates the area.
Trellis
(1 x 1) (1)
3.3.2 Explain why the drainage pattern identified in QUESTION 3.3.1
developed in the area.
Folded sedimentary
Steep sloped – smaller tributaries feed into main stream
Tributaries erode a valley at right angles
Alternate hard and soft rock
(ANY ONE) (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.3 Is the drainage density of the area high or low? Give a reason for
your answer.
Drainage density: low
Reason: Few streams evident
Permeable rocks
Vegetation traps water
(ANY ONE) (1 + 2) (3)
3.4 Compare the settlement L in block B9 and the settlement north of S
in block D4 on the topographical map. Complete the table using
the criteria below.
Criteria Settlement L Settlement north of S
Settlement pattern Dispersed / isolated Nucleated / clustered
Post office
Reservoir
electricity
water
church
other road
Service provided school
transport
other road
transport
Any ONE
Any ONE
Dominant primary
Farming farming / forestry
activity carried out
(6 x 1) (6)
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Geography/P2 9 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
3.5
3.5.1 Give TWO pieces of evidence from the topographical map to
suggest that Pietermaritzburg has a rich historical heritage.
Voortrekker Museum
Voortrekker Wagon Trail
Old Government House
Garden of Remembrance
Victoria Oudstehuis 1840
Macrorie Museum
Worlds View / Monument
(ANY TWO) (2 x 1) (2)
3.5.2 Explain the positive impact of this rich historical heritage mentioned
in QUESTION 3.5.1 on the local economy of the area.
Attract tourist/boost tourist industry
Increase economy
Increase in investments
Job opportunities
Improved infrastructure/ improvement in transport and
services
Greater buying power
More employed, more spending
Local small businesses develop
Handcraft sales to tourists
(ANY TWO) (2 x 2) (4)
[25]
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Geography/P2 10 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.1 South Africa recently held an important election in May 2019.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Pietermaritzburg
successfully made use of various data layers stored in their database to
plan for this election.
4.1.1 Define the term database.
It is a storage/collection of data/information that is organized
so that it can be easily accessed/updated in a central plan
[Concept] (1 x 1) (1)
4.1.2 The IEC in Pietermaritzburg used the orthophoto maps stored in
the council’s database to examine the prospective voting stations.
Give TWO reasons why the orthophoto map was chosen over
the topographical map for this purpose.
The orthophoto map has a good spatial resolution
High degree of clarity
Greater detail
The orthophoto map is a photo/real image of an area/realistic
view
It gives a clear plan view of an area
It gives updated information
The local community data base will have updated information
The orthophoto has a larger scale and features will be larger
and clearer
(ANY TWO) (2 x 2) (4)
4.1.3 To which component of GIS does the orthophoto map belong?
Data (1 x 1) (1)
4.2 The city council of Pietermaritzburg conducted a census prior to the
elections to acquire necessary data for the elections. A census is an
official survey of the population of a country that is carried out in order
to find out how many people live there and to obtain details such as
peoples ages and jobs.
4.2.1 Is a census a primary or secondary data source?
Primary (1 x 1) (1)
4.2.2 Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 4.2.1.
Information is gained from direct observation/interview (1 x 2) (2)
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Geography/P2 11 September 2019 Preparatory Examination
NSC - Memorandum
4.2.3 Name the instrument used by the Census Enumerators (those
who gather the information) to locate places that they were not
familiar with in Pietermaritzburg.
GPS/ Global Positioning System (1 x 1) (1)
4.3
4.3.1 Suggest ONE data layer found on a topographical map that could
have been used in determining the location of voting stations in
the area.
Population density
Transport/accessibility to stations
Distribution of rural and urban people (1 x 1) (1)
(ANY ONE)
4.3.2 Explain how the process of data security assisted in ensuring
that information obtained during the elections was protected.
Limited network sharing to authorized individuals
Development of a data security plan or policy
Creation of read-only access to files
Development of strong passwords
Enabled specific codes to access files
(ANY TWO) (2 x 2) (4)
[15]
TOTAL MARKS: 75
Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over
Study this subject
Recommended for this subject

Memorandum
Geography Grade 12 Paper 1 KZN Prelim 2019 Memo

Memorandum
Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 KZN June 2019 Memo

Memorandum
Geography Grade 12 P2 NSC November 2019 Memo (Afrikaans)

Question paper
Geography Grade 12 P2 Eastern Cape Mock 2019 QP (Afr)

Question paper
Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 KZN Prelim 2023 Question Paper

Memorandum
Geography Grade 12 Paper 1 EC June 2019 Memo (English)
More from Grade 12 Geography
%20June%202025%20Question%20Paper--a52dca5e-efc4-4060-84c3-24f7269a2a79/v1-a9ef6866fc707402ff5a/card.webp)
Question paper
Geography Grade 12 P1 Gauteng June 2025 Question Paper (Afr)
%20June%202025%20Question%20Paper--ba0a3969-240a-4bba-bdb6-7d02a7f80205/v1-98bc441a090fdcbd55aa/card.webp)
Question paper
Geography Grade 12 P2 Gauteng June 2025 Question Paper (Eng)

Question paper
Geography Grade 12 Paper 1 KZN Mock 2025 Question Paper

Question paper
Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 KZN Mock 2025 Question Paper

Question paper
Geography Grade 12 P1 NSC June 2025 Question Paper (English)
%202024%20Possible%20Answers_hlayiso.com_--e19dd834-ffaf-4fe6-a8a4-9ee8f8597c29/v1-cd443ecc5afd789f654b/card.webp)
Memorandum