# Economics Grade 10 P1 North West June 2019 Question Paper

> Grade 10 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the North West June 2019, 9 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.

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- Subject: Economics
- Grade: Grade 10
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2019
- Exam period: North West June
- Paper: 1
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 9

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                      PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT

                       ECONOMICS P1
                         GRADE 10
               JUNE EXAMINATION- 2018
MARKS: 100

                       TIME :    1:30 mins
               The Question Paper consist of 9 pages

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ECONOMICS P1                           2                    NW /JUNE EXAM 2019
                                  NSC/GRADE 10

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.    Answer FOUR questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK:

             SECTION A: COMPULSORY
             SECTION B: Answer any ONE of the two questions.
             SECTION C: Answer ONE of the two questions.

2.    Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
      question paper.

3.    Write the number of the question above each answer.

4.    Read the questions carefully and start each question on a NEW page.

5.    Leave 2 – 3 lines between subsections of questions.

6.    Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, content
      and context of your responses comply with the cognitive requirements of the
      questions.

7.    Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the
      required number will NOT be marked.

8.    Use only black or blue ink.

9.    Non-programmable pocket calculators may be used.

10.   Write neatly and legibly.

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ECONOMICS P1                        3                       NW /JUNE EXAM 2019
                               NSC/GRADE 10
SECTION A (COMPULSORY) QUESTION 1                20 MARKS

1.1 Various possible options are provided as possible answers to the following
questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A – C) next to the question
number (1.1.1 – 1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.

      1.1.1 Normative economics...

             A     depends on opinions
             B     depends on facts
             C     depends on research
             D     depends on questions
      1.1.2 Absolute scarcity prevails because...

             A      there are not enough resources to produce all the goods
                    and services.
             B      people are too poor to afford the goods and services.
             C      free goods do not have exchange value.
             D      resources are enough to produce all the goods and
                    services.

      1.1.3 The basic problem faced by all nations is...

             A      Consumption
             B      Distribution
             C      Scarcity
             D      Production
      1.1.4 Which ONE of the following is NOT one of the four participants in the
             circular flow model?

             A     Household
             B     Injections
             C     State
             D     Business sector

      1.1.5 Which period of the business cycle is associated with rising profits and
             consumption?

             A      Trough
             B      Downswing
             C      Prosperity
             D      Peak                                                   (2x5) (10)

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ECONOMICS P1                         4                       NW /JUNE EXAM 2019
                                NSC/GRADE 10
1.2 Choose a description in Column B that matches with an item in Column A. Write
   only the letter (A-F) next to the question number (1.2.1-1.2.5) in the ANSWER
   BOOK
COLUMN A                                      COLUMN B
1.2.1 Equitability                              A. The owners of factors of
                                                   production
1.2.2 Secondary sector
                                                B. The sector that manufactures and
1.2.3 Household                                    processes raw materials so that
                                                   they are in a form fit for human
1.2.4. Boom                                        consumption.

1.2.5 Coincident indicator                       C. Ensures that the benefits of
                                                    society`s resources are distributed
                                                    fairly among society members.

                                                 D. The economic indicator that
                                                    moves the same way that the
                                                    economy does.

                                                 E. The period of very high economic
                                                    activity just before the economy
                                                    slows down.

                                                 F. The sector that render services to
                                                    make the product available to
                                                    consumers.
                                                                              (5x1)(5)

1.3 Give one term for the following       descriptions. Write only the term next to the
    question number (1.3.1 -1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK

       1.3.1 The study of application of statistical methods in Economics.

       1.3.2 The right that every living person should have

       1.3.3 The type of economy where the foreign sector is excluded.

       1.3.4 A country`s record of transaction with the rest of the world

       1.3.5 Unpredictable fluctuation that may occur at any time.

                                                                              (1x5) (5)

                                                               TOTAL SECTION A: 20

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ECONOMICS P1                          5                       NW /JUNE EXAM 2019
                                 NSC/GRADE 10
SECTION B

Answer only ONE of the two questions in this section ANSWER BOOK

QUESTION 2                                                                    40 MARKS

2.1   Answer the following questions:

2.1.1 Name ANY TWO fields of study that are related to Economics.                (2x1)(2)
2.1.2 What is the relationship between scarcity and opportunity cost?            (1x2) (2)

2.2 Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow:

2.2.1 Which element of economics is depicted by the diagram above?                     (1)
2.2.2 Name the economic system where the authorities decide on the production
      and distribution of the products.                                                (1)
2.2.3 Briefly explain Economic efficiency.                                             (2)
2.2.4 Why is it easier to test the prediction of a theory in the natural sciences than
       in the social sciences?                                                         (2)
2.2.5 If you were appointed to conduct a research using scientific method what
      steps would you follow? Mention only TWO
                                                                                 (2x2) (4)

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ECONOMICS P1                        6                       NW /JUNE EXAM 2019
                               NSC/GRADE 10
2.3 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow
     Spending component                                              Rand
                                                                     (billions)
     Consumption spending (C)                                        1473
     Government spending (G)                                         505
     Investment (I)                                                  468
     Exports (X)                                                     657
     Less Imports (Z/M)                                              (678)
     GDP @ market price                                              2425
     Factor income earned abroad by South Africans                       34
     Factor income earned in South Africans by foreigners            (87)
     Gross National Income                                           A
                                                Source: SARB Quarterly Bulletin 2013

2.3.1 Which method was used to calculate GDP in the above table?                        (1)
2.3.2 Name any other ONE method used to calculate the GDP.                             (1)
2.3.3 Briefly describe the term factor income.                                         (2)
2.3.4 Why it is important that the government and other South Africans buy local
      products?                                                                         (2)
 2.3.5 Use the figures in the table above to calculate the value of A.
      Show all calculations.                                                            (4)
2.4 Briefly outline the career opportunities that are available to someone who
    studies economics.                                                                  (8)
2.5 Analyse leakages and injections of the circular flow with relevant examples.        (8)

                                                                                       [40]

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ECONOMICS P1                        7                        NW /JUNE EXAM 2019
                               NSC/GRADE 10
QUESTION 3

3.1 Answer the following questions:

3.1.1 Name TWO types of scarcity.                                        (Any 2x1) (2)
3.1.2 Explain the term exogenous factors                                     (1x2) (2)

3.2 Study the following graph and answer the questions that follow:

                First it was
                    load
                shedding;
                 now it is
               water cuts. I
               wonder what
                  is next.

                                                                        [Source: www.google.com ]

3.2.1 Which factor of production is depicted by the cartoon above?                   (1)
3.2.2 Name the economic industry depicted by the above scenario.                      (1)
3.2.3 Briefly describe the term relative scarcity.                                    (2)
3.2.4 What can the government do to solve the water crisis?                           (2)
3.2.5 How does the situation above have an effect on the economy?                     (4)

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ECONOMICS P1                        8                       NW /JUNE EXAM 2019
                               NSC/GRADE 10

                                                      F

                                                                 G
                                                  E
                      A
                                B

                                    C
                                           D

             0
                                            Time (in years)

3.3.1 What is the name of the graph above?                                       (1)
3.3.2 Which point on the graph may be associated with the lowest GDP?             (1)
3.3.3 Briefly describe the term economic growth.                                 (1)
3.3.4 Briefly explain the effect of business cycles on economic growth.           (1)
3.3.5 How can government reduce unemployment in an economy?                (2x2) (4)
3.4 List and explain any TWO categories of consumer goods, provide examples. (8)
3.5 With the aid of examples, explain the difference between leading and lagging
    business cycle indicator.                                                      (8)

                                                                                 [40]

                                                               TOTAL SECTION B: 40

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ECONOMICS P1                         9                       NW /JUNE EXAM 2019
                                NSC/GRADE 10

SECTION C

Answer only ONE question from this section.

    STRUCTURE OF ESSAY:                                                MARK
                                                                       ALLOCATION:

    Introduction                                                           Max. 2

    Body:                                                                  Max. 26

    •   Main part:                                                         Max. 10
        Discuss/Distinguish/Differentiate/Explain/Analyse
    /Evaluate/Assess Additional part:
    • Use/Draw/Sketch a graph/diagram …/ Deduce
        …/Outline/Briefly explain/Expand on .../Your own opinion

    Conclusion                                                             Max. 2

    TOTAL                                                                    40

QUESTION 4 [Basic problems]
   Discuss exchange as one of the stages of the basic economic processes.       (26)
   Briefly explain how all aspects of basic problem of choice may be resolved. (10)
                                                                                [40]

QUESTION 5 [Circular flow and quantitative elements]

   Discuss the role of the four participants in an open economy.                 (26)
   Is it important to have foreign sector in the South African economy?
    Motivate your answer.                                                          (10)
                                                                                  [40]

                                                                TOTAL SECTION C: 40

                                                                  GRAND TOTAL: 100

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