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GRADE 11
NOVEMBER 2017
ECONOMICS P2
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2 hours
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Economics Grade 11 P2 Eastern Cape November 2017 QP (Eng)
Grade 11 Economics Paper 2 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2017 (English), 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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2 ECONOMICS P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer FOUR questions as follows:
SECTION A: COMPULSORY
SECTION B: Answer any TWO of the three questions.
SECTION C: Answer ONE of the two questions.
2. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the
required number will NOT be marked.
3. Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format,
content and the context of your responses comply with the cognitive
requirements of the questions.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
5. Write the question number above each answer.
6. Read ALL the questions carefully.
7. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
8. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.
9. Use only black or blue ink.
10. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2017) ECONOMICS P2 3
SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1 30 MARKS – 20 MINUTES
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following
questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D)
next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for
example 1.1.9 C.
1.1.1 A change in quantity demanded due to changes in income is
referred to as … elasticity.
A price
B income
C supply
D supply and income
1.1.2 When one country can produce a good using fewer resources
than another country, it has … advantage in the production of
that good.
A absolute
B dual
C relative
D comparative cost
1.1.3 Selling differentiated products is a characteristic of a/an …
market.
A oligopolistic
B perfect
C monopolistic
D monopoly
1.1.4 Satisfaction derived from consuming a product is known as …
utility.
A average
B marginal
C total
D average variable
1.1.5 A market that exists when buyers and sellers meet to negotiate
the exchange of prohibited goods, is referred to as a/the …
market.
A goods
B factor
C black
D capital
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1.1.6 A country that is a member of the G8 is …
A South Africa.
B France.
C Nigeria.
D India.
1.1.7 An economic system that is a contributor to the North and South
divide is …
A capitalism.
B socialism.
C mixed market system.
D communal.
1.1.8 Which of the following factors is/are responsible for the depletion of
the ozone layer?
A Carbon monoxide
B Ultraviolet rays
C Carbon dioxide
D Pollution (8 x 2) (16)
1.2 Choose a description in COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A–I) next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.8) in the
ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.2.9 K.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 Cross elasticity of A Product used in conjunction with
demand another
1.2.2 Complement B Period of time in which a producer is
able to vary all its factors of production
1.2.3 Business objective C Difficulty experienced by people to
survive
1.2.4 Long-run D A tax levied on imports
1.2.5 Absolute poverty E The permanent destruction of
woodlands
1.2.6 Tariffs F Cost or benefit of a good or service
that is not charged to third parties
1.2.7 Deforestation G Making as much profit as possible
1.2.8 Externality H Responsiveness of quantity demanded
for one good to a change in price of
another good
I A useful or attractive feature, such as
science, beauty or convenience
(8 x 1) (8)
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1.3 Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the
term next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.3.1 Percentage change in quantity demanded is equal to
percentage change in price
1.3.2 A process whereby countries decide to cooperate economically
1.3.3 A situation where sellers enter into an agreement
1.3.4 A way of using natural resources without destroying the
ecological balance of an area
1.3.5 A form of investment where a foreign company invests in a
business in the form of buildings, machines and equipment
1.3.6 The trading of goods and services between countries with less
red tape (6 x 1) (6)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
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6 ECONOMICS P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)
SECTION B
Answer any TWO of the three questions from this section in the ANSWER
BOOK.
QUESTION 2: MICROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
2.1 Answer the following questions.
2.1.1 List any TWO features of utility. (2 x 1) (2)
2.1.2 How do imperfect market structures occur? (2 x 1) (2)
2.2 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
MONOPOLIES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Most monopolies are actually near monopolies. Although there may only
be one particular product in the market, the product may have substitutes.
South African Breweries is often regarded as a good example of a private
monopoly in South Africa. It is not the only supplier of beer, and beer also
has a variety of potential substitutes.
[Source: Adapted from http/www2.resbank/glossary]
2.2.1 Identify a private monopoly from the extract. (1)
2.2.2 Identify ONE characteristic of a monopoly from the extract. (1)
2.2.3 Briefly explain a natural monopoly. (2)
2.2.4 When is a good called a substitute good? (2)
2.2.5 How are competitors prevented from entering this type of
market? (4)
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2.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
Cost
Revenue
a
b
0 Quantity
MR
2.3.1 Provide labels for curves ‘a’ and ‘b’. (2)
2.3.2 Briefly explain the term marginal revenue. (2)
2.3.3 How is the value of ‘b’ calculated? (2)
2.3.4 What is the relationship between curve ‘a’ and marginal
revenue? (2 x 2) (4)
2.4 Explain interdependence of firms and non-price competition as
characteristics of an oligopoly. (2 x 4) (8)
2.5 With the aid of a graph, explain the relationship between an increase in
consumption, total utility and diminishing marginal utility. (8)
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QUESTION 3 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
3.1 Answer the following questions.
3.1.1 List any TWO member states of the SADC. (2)
3.1.2 What impact does HIV/Aids have on poverty? (2)
3.2 Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow.
3.2.1 From the cartoon, identify TWO conditions for rich countries
to be able to commit to eradicating world poverty. (2)
3.2.2 Briefly explain relative poverty. (2)
3.2.3 Explain unemployment as a cause of poverty. (2)
3.2.4 How do you think poverty can be alleviated? (2 x 2) (4)
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3.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
HUMAN ACTIVITIES CAUSING SOIL
DEGRADATION
Fuelwood
gathering 7%
Deforestation
30%
Agriculture
28%
Overgrazing
35%
3.3.1 Identify TWO factors contributing the most to soil erosion. (2)
3.3.2 How can technological innovation be used to protect the
environment? (4)
3.3.3 How does agriculture contribute to soil degradation? (4)
3.4 Explain improvement of communication and technology as a cause of
globalisation. (2 x 4) (8)
3.5 What challenges would society face if the government does not
intervene to alleviate poverty? (8)
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QUESTION 4 40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES
4.1 Answer the following questions.
4.1.1 List any TWO examples of renewable resources. (2)
4.1.2 Why is the quantity demanded of habit forming articles, price
inelastic? (2)
4.2 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.
Despite very significant development gains globally which have raised
many millions of people out of absolute poverty, there is substantial
evidence that inequality between the worlds’ richest and poorest
countries is widening. In 1820 Western Europeans per capita income
was three times bigger than Africa’s, but by 2000 it was thirteen times as
big.
[Adapted from www.rgs.org/schools]
4.2.1 Name TWO continents mentioned in the extract. (2)
4.2.2 Briefly explain the concept per capita income. (2)
4.2.3 Differentiate between rich and poor countries in terms of the
level of development. (2)
4.2.4 How, do you think, can inequality between rich and poor
countries be reduced? (2 x 2) (4)
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4.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
PRICE ELASTICITY OF DEMAND
Price
a
15
10
a
0 50 100 Quantity
4.3.1 Provide the correct label for curve ‘a’. (1)
4.3.2 If the price would increase from R10 to R15, what is the
quantity of goods that would be demanded? (1)
4.3.3 Explain price elasticity of demand for luxury goods. (4)
4.3.4 Using information from the graph, calculate and indicate the
type of price elasticity of demand. (4)
4.4 Discuss time and availability of labour as factors that determine price
elasticity of supply. (2 x 4) (8)
4.5 What problems would be experienced in the economy if non-renewable
resources were consumed excessively? (8)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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SECTION C
Answer any ONE of the two questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.
Your answer will be assessed as follows:
STRUCTURE OF THE ESSAY MARK
ALLOCATION
Introduction
A good starting point would be to define a concept or key word
that appears in the question.
Do not include in your introduction any part of the question.
Do not repeat any part of the introduction in the body. Max. 2
Body
Main part: Discuss in detail/In-depth discussion/ Examine/Critically
discuss/Analyse/Compare/ Evaluate/Distinguish/
Explain/Assess/Debate Max. 26
Additional part: Give own opinion/Critically
discuss/Evaluate/Critically evaluate/Draw a graph and explain/Use
the graph given and explain/Complete the given
graph/Calculate/Deduce/Compare/Explain/Distinguish/Interpret/
Briefly debate Max. 10
Conclusion
Any relevant higher-order conclusion that should include:
A brief summary of what has been discussed/analysed without
repeating facts already mentioned in the body
An opinion or valued judgement on the facts discussed
Additional support information to strengthen the
discussion/analysis
A contradictory viewpoint with motivation, if so required
Recommendations Max. 2
TOTAL 40
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QUESTION 5: MICROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES
One of the important functions of a market is to ensure that the right product
is produced at the right time.
With reference to the above statement, explain the demand side
relationships with the aid of graphs and examples. (26)
Why is it important for the product market to consider what is happening
in the factor market? (10)
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QUESTION 6: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 40 MARKS – 40 MINUTES
The environment is a priceless asset without which the economy and society
cannot survive.
Discuss the various approaches that can be used to sustain the
environment. (26)
What role can society play in trying to save the environment from global
warming? (10)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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