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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 10
ECONOMICS P1
EXEMPLAR 2012
MARKS: 150
TIME: 2 hours
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Economics Grade 10 P1 National Exemplar 2012 QP (Eng)
Grade 10 Economics Paper 1 question paper from the National Exemplar Exam 2012 (English), 12 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1Basic Concepts & Basic Economic Problem16 marks
- Question 1.2Basic Concepts & Basic Economic Problem8 marks
- Question 1.3Basic Concepts & Basic Economic Problem6 marks
- Question 2Circular Flow & Quantitative Elements14 marks
- Question 3Population & Labour Force40 marks
- Question 4Circular Flow & Quantitative Elements40 marks
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Economics/P1 2 DBE/2012
NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer FOUR questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK:
• SECTION A: COMPULSORY
• SECTION B: Answer any TWO of the three 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 question number above each answer.
4. Read the questions carefully.
5. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
6. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.
7. 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.
8. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the
required number will NOT be marked.
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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Economics/P1 3 DBE/2012
NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1 30 MARKS – 15 MINUTES
1.1 Various 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 (1.1.1–1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 C.
1.1.1 The branch of economics that focuses on the behaviour of the
economy as a whole is known as … economics.
A micro-
B development
C macro-
1.1.2 When we have insufficient resources to satisfy our needs and
wants, … exists.
A labour
B scarcity
C capital
1.1.3 The total value of all final goods and services produced within the
boundaries of a country in a particular period is known as the …
A Gross Domestic Product.
B Gross Domestic Expenditure.
C Gross National Income.
1.1.4 The purchase of a school bag instead of a movie ticket indicates
the economic principle of …
A exchange.
B opportunity cost.
C savings.
1.1.5 The first indigenous people in South Africa were the …
A Xhosa.
B Zulu.
C San.
1.1.6 South Africa was a … of England for nearly 150 years.
A province
B colony
C village
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NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
1.1.7 A transaction that cannot be done at an ATM is …
A the deposit of coins.
B withdrawals.
C the payment of accounts.
1.1.8 South Africa's economic development started with …
A mining.
B fishing.
C commercial agriculture. (8 x 2) (16)
1.2 Choose a description from 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.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 Investment A usually paid by the consumers of these
goods and services
1.2.2 Public goods
B protects the interests of workers
1.2.3 PAYE
C the economic term for expenditure on
1.2.4 Education capital goods
1.2.5 Urbanisation D the biggest expenditure item of the South
African budget
1.2.6 Specialisation
E direct taxation
1.2.7 Labour unions
F money that people are compelled by law to
1.2.8 Legal tender accept
G a growing number of people move to cities
and towns
H in the production of goods, every worker
repeats only one activity
I collectively consumed and owned by
communities
(8 x 1) (8)
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Economics/P1 5 DBE/2012
NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
1.3 Choose the correct word from those given in brackets. Write only the word
next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.3.1 Economically vulnerable people always benefit during the
(expansion/contraction) phase of the business cycle.
1.3.2 Flour used in the production of bread is (final/intermediate) goods.
1.3.3 The general increase in prices is known as (inflation/deflation).
1.3.4 Another name for a workforce is (labour force/entrepreneur).
1.3.5 The (French/Industrial) Revolution started in England.
1.3.6 The central bank in South Africa is called the (Federal/Reserve)
Bank. (6 x 1) (6)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
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Economics/P1 6 DBE/2012
NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
SECTION B
Answer any TWO of the three questions from this section in the ANSWER BOOK.
QUESTION 2: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 25 MINUTES
2.1 Identify the FOUR factors of production. (4 x 1) (4)
2.2 Study the illustration below and answer the questions that follow.
2.2.1 Does the above illustration depict the process of consumption or
production? (2)
2.2.2 Give an example of durable goods in the above illustration. (1)
2.2.3 Would the expenditure on durable goods above be classified as
government expenditure or household consumption expenditure? (1)
2.2.4 Differentiate between immediate (direct) consumption and deferred
(indirect) consumption and give an example of each. (2 x 3) (6)
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2.3 Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
MR PRICE'S PERFORMANCE
Cape Town: In 2011 Mr Price announced a lower accounting profit for the
first time in five years. Growth in sales was up 15% to R2,6 billion for the
year ended 31 March 2011.
'It is easy to put the blame on smaller consumer spending. Our stocks of
some luxury items for Mr Price Weekend Material were simply too high and
we had to cut our prices and margins.'
Difficult trading circumstances also had an effect on the group's results, just
as these conditions have also affected other retailers' trade.
The area most affected by the difficult trading conditions was the group's
jewellery line, and the group does not plan on expanding this section.
[Adapted from: Business Burger, 5 July 2010]
2.3.1 What does accounting profit refer to? (2)
2.3.2 Why did Mr Price experience low profits? (2 x 2) (4)
2.3.3 Why, do you think, was the sale of jewellery at Mr Price most
affected by the difficult trading conditions? (2 x 2) (4)
2.4 Explain the characteristics according to which markets can be classified. (8)
(2 x 4)
2.5 Tabulate the differences between free goods and economic goods. (4 x 2) (8)
[40]
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NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
QUESTION 3: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 25 MINUTES
3.1 Give FOUR examples of commodity money. (4 x 1) (4)
3.2 Study the table below and answer the questions that follow.
COMPOSITION OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN GDP 1912–2011
[% of GDP]
SECTOR 1912 1940 1981 1994 2003 2005 2011
Primary * 48,8 32,7 A 11,8 10,8 10,2 11,8
Agriculture, forestry 21,3 12,1 7,1 4,6 3,4 2,8 2,4
and fishing *
Mining * 27,5 20,6 16,0 7,2 7,4 7,4 9,4
Secondary 5,8 11,6 31,1 27,7 24,3 23,4 21,0
Tertiary 45,4 55,7 45,8 60,5 64,9 66,4 67,2
[Source: SARB Quarterly Bulletin, September 2012]
3.2.1 Define the secondary sector. (2)
3.2.2 Calculate the value of the primary sector's contribution (A) in 1981. (2)
3.2.3 Briefly describe the trend with regard to the contribution of the
various sectors to the GDP from 1912 to 2011. (6)
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3.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
POPULATION FIGURES OF SOUTH AFRICA
Population/Millions
54
53,5
53
52,5
52
51,5
51
50,5
50
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040
Years
[Source: Enjoy Economics 2011]
3.3.1 What is the main method used to count a population? (2)
3.3.2 Name a factor that influences the population growth rate of a
country. (1)
3.3.3 Describe the trend illustrated by the graph. (3)
3.3.4 During which year will the South African population be at its
highest? (2)
3.3.5 What is the expected population figure of South Africa for the year
2040? (2)
3.4 Explain the concept globalisation. (4 x 2) (8)
3.5 Briefly discuss the impact of colonialism on the economic development of
South Africa. (4 x 2) (8)
[40]
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Economics/P1 10 DBE/2012
NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
QUESTION 4: MACROECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC PURSUITS
40 MARKS – 25 MINUTES
4.1 Name FOUR economic consequences of the mining and industrial stage.
(4 x 1) (4)
4.2 Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
2-SECTOR CIRCULAR FLOW MODEL
market for
factors of
labour production
income B
household A
expenditure
C
market for
goods and
services
4.2.1 Label A, B and C. (3)
4.2.2 Name ONE leakage that can influence the money flow in this
model. (1)
4.2.3 How will the inclusion of the foreign sector affect the flow of goods
and services in the circular flow? (2)
4.2.4 Describe the real flow and money flow that occur between
households and government, if the government were included in
the above circular flow model. (4)
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Economics/P1 11 DBE/2012
NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
4.3 Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow.
[Source: Enjoy Economics, 2011]
4.3.1 Define the term market. (2)
4.3.2 What type of trade is illustrated in the cartoon? (2)
4.3.3 Explain the problems that would exist if our society did not have
any money as a medium of exchange. (3 x 2) (6)
4.4 Briefly discuss the impact of HIV/Aids on the South African labour force.
(4 x 2) (8)
4.5 Differentiate between absolute scarcity and relative scarcity. (2 x 4) (8)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION B: 80
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Economics/P1 12 DBE/2012
NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
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 ESSAY MARK ALLOCATION
Introduction Max. 3
Body:
• Main part: Discuss/Distinguish/Differentiate/Explain/Analyse Max. 24
/Evaluate/Assess
• Additional part: Use/Draw/Sketch a graph/diagram …/
Deduce …/Outline/Briefly explain/Expand on .../Your own Max. 6
opinion
Conclusion Max. 2
Interpretation/Rubric Max. 5
TOTAL 40
QUESTION 5: MACROECONOMICS 40 MARKS – 25 MINUTES
Discuss the phases and reasons of business cycles.
Draw a well-labelled typical business cycle to support your discussion. [40]
QUESTION 6: ECONOMIC PURSUITS 40 MARKS – 25 MINUTES
Discuss the history of banking in South Africa, highlighting early development, private
banks and imperial banks.
In addition, explain how technology has reduced the traditional banking activities of [40]
commercial banks.
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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