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Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 KZN Prelim 2020 Question Paper
Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 question paper from the KZN Prelim 2020, 12 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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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 1.6Climate and weather
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- Question 1.7Geomorphology
- Question 1.8Geomorphology
- Question 1.9Map work
- Question 1.10Map work
- Question 1.11Rural and urban settlements
- Question 1.12Rural and urban settlements
- Question 1.13Rural and urban settlements
- Question 1.14Economic geography of South Africa
- Question 1.15Map work15 marks
- Question 2.1Map work4 marks
- Question 2.2Map work1 marks
- Question 2.3Map work5 marks
- Question 2.4Map work5 marks
- Question 2.5Map work3 marks
- Question 3.1Geomorphology4 marks
- Question 3.2Rural and urban settlements5 marks
- Question 3.3Map work7 marks
- Question 3.4Economic geography of South Africa9 marks
- Question 4.1Map work1 marks
- Question 4.2Map work2 marks
- Question 4.3Map work5 marks
- Question 4.4Map work3 marks
- Question 4.5Map work4 marks
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RESOURCE MATERIAL
1. An extract from topographical map 2731BC PONGOLA.
2, Orthophoto map 2731 BC 13 PONGOLA.
3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by schools for their own use.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
A Write your NAME and DIVISION in the spaces on the cover page.
. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
. You are provided with a 1: 50 000 topographical map (2731BC PONGOLA)
and an orthophoto map (2731 BC 13 PONGOLA) 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 examination session.
5. 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.
if Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations, eg.10 km,
21 cm.
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
SF You may use a magnifying glass.
10. The area demarcated in BLACK AND RED on the topographical map represents
the area covered by the orthophoto map.
11. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographical map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Aerodome Vliegveld
Caravan Park Karavaanpark
Canal Kanaal
Diggings Uitgrawings
Golf Course Gholfbaan
Hospital Hospitaal
River Rivier
Sewage Works Rioolwerke
Sugar Mill Suikermeule
Waterfall Waterval
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON PONGOLA
Pongola (also known in IsiZulu as uPhongolo) is a small town located in northern
KwaZulu-Natal, only 10 km from the Swaziland border. Pongola is surrounded by 50 km?
of sugar cane subtropical fruit plantations. The town thrived as a result of the irrigation
(canal) system and a sugar mill. Pongola is situated in a tranquil subtropical environment
and normally received about 519 mm of rain per year, with most rainfall in summer.
[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pongola]
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map (2731BC
PONGOLA), as well as the orthophoto map 2731 BC 13 of a 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 international boundary line, to the north of the topographical map,
separates Pongola from ...
A Swaziland.
B Mpumalanga.
Cc Free State.
D Lesotho.
1.2. The contour interval of the topographical map is ... metres.
A 5
B 10
Cc 20
D 50
1.3. The length of the run-way in block D7 on the topographical map is ... metres.
A dt
B 0.22
Cc 220
D 1100
1.4 The grid reference of the waterfalls in block B4 is ...
A 27° 19'30"E and 31° 33'43’S/20° 19,5’E 31° 33,7’S.
B 27° 19'30"S and 31° 33'43"E/27° 19.5'S 31° 33,7’E
Cc 31° 33'43"S and 27° 19'30"E/31° 33,7’S 27° 19,5'E
D 31° 33'43"E and 27° 19’30"S/31° 33,7'E 27° 19,5'S
1.5. The general direction of flow of the Mgugwane river in block B2 is ...
south easterly
north westerly
south westerly
north easterly
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1.6 The local wind that will blow into the valley between N in block D1 toM
in block E3 during the night is the ... winds.
A berg
B anabatic
Cc katabatic
D fohn
1.7. The Pongola River shows characteristics typical of a/an ... river.
A seasonal
B exotic
Cc perennial
D episodic
1.8 The fluvial feature marked L in block B4 on the topographical map
form in areas of ...
A alternate hard and soft rock.
B uniform resistance to erosion.
Cc fairly gentle gradient.
D wide and shallow valleys.
1.9 The landform feature limiting the expansion of Pongola to the south west
on the orthophoto map is a ...
A plateau.
B conical hill.
Cc mesa.
D mountain.
1.10 The type of road that passes through Pongola to Piet Retief is a/an ...
secondary road.
main road.
national route.
arterial route.
when ie 2
1.11 The land-use zone encircled as O on the topographical map is a/an ...
residential zone.
zone of decay.
industrial zone.
commercial zone.
UNW>Y
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1.12 Pongola can be classified as a ....
A metropolitan.
B conurbation.
Cc village.
D town.
1.13 The settlement pattern at 10 on the orthophoto map is ...
A nucleated.
B linear nucleated
(G; dispersed.
D linear dispersed.
1.14 The economic activity in the loop of the meander in block H10 is a...
activity.
A primary
B secondary
[o} tertiary
D quaternary
1.15 The area in which the aerodrome in block D7 is situated is the
CBD.
industrial zone.
rural-urban fringe.
residential zone.
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QUESTION 2: MAPWORK CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
2.1 Refer to the demarcated area in RED on the topographical map which
represents the orthophoto map. Use the demarcated area to calculate
the area of the orthophoto map in km?. Show ALL calculations.
Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Formula: Area = length x breadth
(4 x 1) (4)
2.2. Why does the settlements labelled 10 on the orthophoto map appear
different in size to the same settlement on the topographic map?
(1 x 1) (1)
2.3
2.3.1. Calculate the average gradient between the bench mark 315.9
in block E7 and the trigonometrical station 75 in block F7 on the
topographical map.
Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Vertical Interval
Formula: Average gradient = ——————_________
Horizontal Equivalent
(5 x 1) (5)
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2.3.2 Explain your answer to QUESTION 2.3.1.
(1 x 2) (2)
2.4 Update the magnetic declination for the current year.
Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Difference in years =
Mean Annual change =
Total annual chance =
Magnetic declination: 2020=
(5 x 1) (5)
2.5 Determine the magnetic bearing for 2020 of spot height 364 in block J10
from the trigonometrical station 76 in block J10 on the topographical map.
Formula: Magnetic bearing = True bearing + Magnetic declination
(3 x 1) (3)
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QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1. Refer to the demarcated area P on the topographical map which shows a
dendritic drainage pattern.
3.1.1. Give ONE characteristic, visible on the topographic map, which
indicates that a dendritic drainage pattern is shown.
(1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 Describe the underlying rock structure associated with a dendritic
drainage pattern.
(1x1) @)
3.1.3. With reference to the dendritic drainage pattern found at P, suggest
how this pattern has favoured the cultivation of crops in the area.
(1 x 2) (2)
3.2. Refer to the settlement from N in block D1 to M in block E3 .
3.2.1 Name the human-made feature that influenced the shape of
the settlement.
(1 x 1) (1)
3.2.2 Assess the negative impact the human-made feature mentioned in
QUESTION 3.2.1 will have on the people in that area.
(2 x 2) (4)
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3.3. Refer to blocks D1 and D2 on the topographical map.
3.3.1 Describe the general topography (slope) of the area and support
your answer with evidence from the topographical map.
Answer:
Evidence:
(1 + 2) (3)
3.3.2 Suggest how the general topography (slope) described in
QUESTION 3.3.1 influenced the settlement pattern of the area.
(2 x 2) (4)
3.4. Refer to block F10 on the topographical map.
3.4.1 Name the secondary economic activity found in the area.
(1 x 1) (1)
3.4.2 Explain TWO factors that favoured the location of the economic
activity named in QUESTION 3.4.1.
(2 x 2) (4)
3.4.3. Assess TWO negative impacts that the economic activity mentioned
in QUESTION 3.4.1 would have on the environment of the area.
(2 x 2) (4)
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.1 Explain the meaning of the term spatial data.
(1 x 1)G1)
4.2 Identify the spatial data (co-ordinates) allocated for Pongla.
(2 x 1) (2)
4.3. Study the graph (FIGURE 4.3) below which depicts temperature
and rainfall data for Pongola. A statistical analysis of the data on the
graph will be useful for farmers. The bar graph is an example of attribute
data.
ad bel a mm: 678 mn
60 120
50 100
40 80
30 60
20 40
10 20
. ol 02 03 04 os 06 07 08 o9 10 Ml 12 a
4.3.1 What is attribute data?
(1x 1) (1)
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4.3.2 Identify TWO attribute data indicated on the graph.
(2 x 1) (2)
4.3.3 Explain how the attribute data indicated on the graph can assist
a sugar-cane farmer in planning farming activities in Pongola.
(1 x 2) (2)
Refer to the orthophoto map which shows a high spatial resolution.
4.4.1 Explain the term spatial resolution.
(1 x 1) (1)
4.4.2. Why can one say that the orthophoto map has a high spatial
resolution?
(1 x 2) (2)
How can GIS assist city planners in determining where a new shopping
centre can be built in Pongola?
(2 x 2) (4)
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