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NSC - Gr 10 �xemplar
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:
SECTI 'C
QUES , 1: THE ATMOSPHERE (60 MARKS)
QUES
1 , 2: GEOMORPHOLOGY (60 MARKS)
SECT O
QUESTION 3: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (30 MARKS)
2. Answer ALL THREE questions.
3. ALL diagrams are included in the QUESTION PAPER.
4. Leave a line between subsections of questions you answer.
5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
7. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
8. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
9. Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except where you have to state, name, identify
or list.
10. Units of measurement MUST be indicated in your final answers, e.g.
1 020 hPa, 14 °C and 45 m.
11. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
12. You may use a magnifying glass.
13. Write neatly and legibly.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR SECTION B
14. A 1 : 50 000 topographic map of 2329BB LOUIS TRICHARDT and a 1 : 10 000
orthophoto map 2329 BB 04 LOUIS TRICHARDT are provid
15. The area demarcated in RED/BLACK on the topographic represents the
area covered by the orthophoto map.
16. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be allocated for this.
17 You must hand in the topographic and orthophoto map to the invigilator at the
end of the examination.
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SECTION A: POPULATION AND WATER RESOURCES
QUESTION 1: POPULATION
11
Refer to-the map below showing population growth between 2013 and 2030.
Choose=the correct word(s) from those given in brackets to make the
statement TRUE. Write only the word(s) next to the question numbers
(1.1.1 tot.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.8 decline.
UK
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Germany 20-6860 <
3 5m
4 mia): x Sl aonaas
‘a MEIEN
hole Ukraina \ Me REn
2000.03 21R452m a 42m(6%)
USA Aes 200298
MWEWiIA +5. m (+8%) SAm (42%) eee
ORE 1274
425m (019%) 208: 1206
+65m(5%)
y boa China
Nigeria WEIN WIE1LSEM
WIE TEM 2000: 1476.4 2080 14533
208227Lim 42243 (018%) +617 m (+5%)
Brat +98.Sm (#57%)
airman
228m
724m (011%)
[Source: https://www.consultancy.uk/news/2191/97-percent-of-population-growth-to-be-in-
developing-world
1.1.1 The country with the largest population increase between 2013 and
2030 is (Nigeria/the Ukraine).
1.1.2 The country in the world with the largest population is
(China/India).
1.1.3 The country with the biggest negative growth rate is (the Ukraine/
Germany).
1.1.4 France's can be classified as (underpopulated/optimum populated)
as the level of resources used is equal to the standard of living of
its population.
1.1.5 Russia has a negative growth rate due to its (birth@ate/death rate)
declining drastically.
1.1.6 Brazil is classified as a (developed/developing)-country despite its
population growth rate not being very high.
1.1.7 The United Kingdom (UK) has a very high population growth rate
compared to its size which can result in (pressure on water
resources/pressure on management). (1x7)
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NSC — Gr 10 Exemplar
Refer to the graph below showing the number of HIV and Aids cases
according to age and gender. Complete the following statements to make
them TRUE by filling in the missing word(s) next to question numbers
(1.2.1 to_1.2.8). Write only the word(s) next to the question number, e.g.
Ya
1.2.9 iné¥ease.
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25 179 6
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Age group (years)
[Source:http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/media-briefs/saph/plenary-session-3-20-june-2013-hiv-aids-in-
south-africa-at-last-the-glass-is-half full
Hiv prevalence (%)
1.2.1 The age group which shows the highest infection rate is ...
1.2.2 The highest overall infection rate is found in the ... gender group.
1.2.3 The highest infection rate is in the ... active part of the population.
1.2.4 The effect of the high death rate due to HIV and Aids on the age
group in the graph is that more orphaned children will place more
strain on the ... of a country.
1.2.5 The lowest recorded HIV and Aids infection rate in the table is
found in the ... age group.
1.2.6 The gender group with the lowest HIV and Aids infection rate, as
stated in QUESTION 1.2.5, is ...
jin the ... age
1.2.7 Males have a higher affection rate than fem
group.
1.2.8 As a result of the HIV and Aids cases depicted in graph, the
population growth rate will ... over time. (8 x 1) (8)
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1.3 Refer to the map on population density below.
PACIFIC
. OCEAN
POPULATION DENSITY
BEE More than 200
Gd 51-200
- } 11-50
Ae: CJ 1-10
eure 3) Loss than 4
90" O° 0" 180”
[Source: https:/Avww.learncbse.in/class-12-qeography-ncert-solutions-chapter-2-part-a/]
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
1.3.6
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Define the term population density. (1 x 2)
Identify any ONE area with a high population density of more than
200 on the map. (1x1)
Suggest TWO human reasons for the high population density in
those areas. (2 x 2)
Identify any TWO areas with a low population density of less than
1 on the map. (2x 1)
Explain TWO physical (natural) reasons for the low population
density in those areas identified in QUESTION 1.3.4. (2 x 2)
Give ONE piece of evidence from the map to prove that there is not
an even spread of people across the world. (1 x 2)
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1.4 Refer to the population pyramids for Italy and India in 2018 below.
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[Source:_https://www.populationpyramid.net/india/2018/ and
https://www.populationpyramid.net/italy/2018/]
What does a population pyramid illustrate?
Define the concept birth rate.
(1 x 2)
(1x 2)
Describe the shape of each of the population pyramids for Italy and
India.
(2x2)
Give ONE reason for the shape of each of the population pyramids
described in QUESTION 1.4.3.
(2x2)
Discuss ONE economic challenge experienced by the government
of India due to such a high birth rate, as reflected in the population
pyramid.
(1x2)
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1.5 Refer to the extract on xenophobia below.
XENOPHOBIA ISN'T KEEPING IMMIGRANTS OUT OF SA — HERE ARE
THE LATEST NUMBERS
17 February 2020, 13:59
The sizerof the South African economy and its relative political stability is
attracting increasing numbers of immigrants, who outnumber those emigrating
to other places in the world, despite recent outbreaks of violence against
foreigners from other places in Africa, and a perception of widespread
xenophobia.
In 2005, international migrants comprised 2,8% of South Africa's population.
By 2019, this figure had risen to 7,2%.
‘South Africa has experienced high volumes of immigration in recent years,
attracting migrants, asylum seekers and refugees from within and outside
southern Africa,’ according to the World Migration report 2020, as published
by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Other countries with a significant portion of their population made up by
foreigners include Qatar, where immigrants make up 78,7% of the populace,
Singapore (37,1%), Canada (21,3%), and Sweden (20%).
Worldwide migrants make up 3,5% of the global population in 2020, up from
2,8% in 2000 and 2,3% in 1970.
South Africa is the most significant migration destination country in Africa,
with around four million international newcomers living in the country.
[Adapted from https:/iwww.businessinsider.co.za/immigrant-numbers-for-south-africa-are-still-
tising-despite-xenophobia-and-violence-2020-2
1.5.1 Define the following terms:
(a) Immigration
(b) Refugees (2 x 2) (4)
1.5.2 Explain TWO reasons for the following quote from the extract:
‘South Africa is the most significant migration destination country in
Africa, with around four million international newcomers living in the
country." (2x2) (4)
1.5.3 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, discuss the reasons
for the outbreak of violence towards foreigners in South Africa.
(4x 2) (8)
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QUESTION 2: WATER RESOURCES
2.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question
numbers(2.1.1 to 2.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 2.1.8 A.
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
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The percentage of salt water in the world is ...
A 87%
B 3%
C 97%
D 30%
When water is heated it turns into ...
A ice.
B water.
Cc snow.
D water vapour.
When water vapour cools down it forms ...
A _ ice.
B water droplets.
Cc snow.
D water vapour.
The hydrological cycle is a ... system.
A closed
B new
C open
D declining
When plants lose water to the air it is called ...
A _ infiltration.
B precipitation.
C transpiration.
D run-off.
When air rises in the water cycle it will ...
heat up and expand.
infiltrate into the ground.
cool down to form tiny droplets.
evaporate and contract.
ouaowPY
The process of sublimation occurs when ...
A _ water vapour changes to snow.
B water vapour changes to droplets.
C water vapour cools down.
D water changes to water vapour. (7 x 1)
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2.2 Refer to the map showing ocean currents below. Choose an ocean current
from COLUMN B that matches a statement in COLUMN A. Write only the
letter (A-I) next to the question numbers (2.2.1 to 2.2.8) in the ANSWER
BOOK.-You may use each answer only ONCE.
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RES
ne Pee eee =
— — eX ee _—
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[Source: https://kaylynkirbymfp.wordpress.com/2013/1 1/1 1/world-chenier-locations-ocean-currents/]
COLUMN A COLUMN B
2.2.1 Ocean current along the North African A Benguela
west coast
B California
2.2.2 Warm ocean current along the North
American east coast C Canary
2.2.3 Warm ocean current along the D_ East Australia
Australian coast
E Gulf Stream
2.2.4 Ocean current along the South African .
east coast F Mozambique
2.2.5 Cold ocean current from the Arctic G Peru/Humboldt
region H East Greenland
2.2.6 Ocean current along the west coast of
North America Labyedor
2.2.7 Ocean current along the west coast of
South America/Peru/Humboldt
2.2.8 Ocean current on the west coast of
South Africa
(8x1) (8)
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2.3 Refer to the tables showing water management in South Africa.
YEAR NO. OF % OF PEOPLE YEAR NO. OF % OF PEOPLE
PEOPLE IN RURAL PEOPLE IN URBAN
LIVING IN AREAS WITH LIVING IN | AREAS WITH
RURAL ACCESS TO URBAN ACCESS TO
AREAS — | WATER ABOVE AREAS — | WATER ABOVE
MILLIONS DWA MILLIONS DWA
STANDARDS STANDARDS
1994 16,7 44,4% 1994 22,1 70,3%
1999 17,9 48,0% 1999 24,8 79,0%
2002 18,7 58,4% 2002 26,7 87,9%
2005 19,5 69,0% 2005 28,5 89,3%
2007 19,7 75,5% 2007 29,1 92,7%
2010 20,1 79,1% 2010 30,1 95,6%
[Compiled from Grade 10 Platinum Geography]
2.3.1 What does the acronym DWA stand for? (1x 1) (1)
2.3.2 State ONE way in which municipalities obtain funds to pay the
Water Board for the supply of water? (1x1) (1)
2.3.3 The percentage of people with access to water has increased from
1994 to 2010. Calculate the percentage increase for people living
in rural areas. (1x 1) (1)
2.3.4 State TWO government initiatives that can be implemented (put
into practice) to secure South Africa's scarce water supply in the
future. (2x1) (2)
2.3.5 Why it is difficult for the government to provide free basic water to
all people in South Africa? (1 x 2) (2)
2.3.6 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, discuss FOUR
challenges when providing water to people in rural areas in South
Africa. (4 x 2) (8)
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2.4 Refer to the cartoon on the world's oceans and food supply below.
{Ho
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AAs r= et ees Th
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
24.4
2.4.5
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Define the term overfishing. (1x 2)
Compare the 1910 and 2010 cartoons and explain what message
is being conveyed. (1x1)
State any TWO causes of the actions in the 2010 cartoon. (2x 1)
Explain the impact of overfishing on humans and their livelihood.
(2 x 2)
Discuss THREE strategies that can be implemented (put into
place) to prevent overfishing. (3 x 2)
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2.5 Refer to the infographic about floods below.
DIAGRAM A — HYDROGRAPH DIAGRAM B
The hydrograph below refers to possible
flooding levels in a specific year period at
the Qedusizj Dam in the Klip River near
Ladysmith (KZN). The Klip, River flows
through Ladysmith.
1520 Year food
‘SOURCE: The problem af flooding in Ladysrrith, Natal. Soudb Africa F.
G Bal &T. R. Mason
Osgarrrent of Geol
‘and ied Gaclogy, University of Natal,
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[Source: The problem of flooding in Ladysmith, Natal, South Africa, FG Bell and TR Mason,
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
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Department of Geology and Applied Geology, University of Natal, Durban, 4041,
South Africa]
Define the term flood. (1 x 2)
Identify which drainage basin's peak flow is the highest in
DIAGRAM A. (1x 1)
Give TWO reasons why the drainage basin identified in
QUESTION 2.5.2 has a higher peak flow. (2x 1)
Explain the difference in the lag time between the urban area and
the natural drainage basin hydrograph as indicated_in DIAGRAM A.
(1x 2)
How can the information explained in QUE 2.5.4 assist
people to reduce the impact of floods? (2 x 2)
Refer to DIAGRAM B. Evaluate the purpose of the Qedusizi Dam
as a Strategy to manage flooding in Ladysmith. (2 x 2)
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SECTION B: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON LOUIS TRICHARDT
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Coordinates: 23°02'S;29°54'E
Louis Trichardt is situated in the Vhembe region at the foot of the densely forested
Soutpansberg Range in a highly fertile, rapidly growing agricultural area in Limpopo,
South Africa. The town once attracted ivory hunters and traders, as well as gun
runners, and is also known as Makhado.
Travelling approximately 35 km south of Louis Trichardt along the N1 there is a
signpost indicating the Tropic of Capricorn.
The town is located at the base of the Soutpansberg Range and is a popular visiting
spot because of its spectacular view, and is surrounded by banana and litchi groves.
After about an hour's drive for 96 km, the N1 running through the town will take you to
the Zimbabwe border post at Beit Bridge.
The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographic map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
River Rivier
Industry Industrie/Nywerheid
Clinic Kliniek
Landing Strip Landingstrook
Drive-In-theatre Inryteater
Diggings Uitgrawings
Weir Stuwal
Canal Kanaal
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QUESTION 3
3.1 MAP SKILLS AND CALCULATIONS
Various-gptions are provided as possible answers to QUESTIONS 3.1.1 and
3.1.2. Ghoose the answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question
numbers{3.1.1 and 3.1.2) in the ANSWER BOOK.
3.1.1 Louis Trichardt is situated in ... (province).
A Mpumalanga
B __ the Free State
C Limpopo
D Gauteng (1x 1)
3.1.2 The contour interval of the topographic map is ... metres.
A 5
B10
C 15
D 20 (1x 1)
3.1.3 A group of Grade 10 boys from Tshikota intends to hike from spot
height 932 in block G4 to spot height 890 in block K1 on the
topographic map.
Calculate the distance they would have to walk in kilometres if they
took a direct path from spot height 932 in block G4 to spot height
890 in block K1 on the topographic map.
Formula: Map distance x scale
3.1.4 MAGNETIC BEARING
Calculate the magnetic bearing of B from A on the topographic
map. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for
calculations. The sketch below illustrates the methodology of
calculating magnetic bearing.
True north
Magnetic
north
(5x1)
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3.2 MAP INTERPRETATION
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
Give evidence from the topographic map that shows that the area
receives seasonal rainfall. (1x1)
What is the general direction of flow of Dorp River in block J5/J6
‘on the topographic map? (1 x 2)
Is Dorp River on the topographic map a perennial or a
non-perennial river? (1 x 1)
Name the border post through which the N1 passes into Zimbabwe
from Louis Trichardt on the topographic map. (1x 1)
What is the term used to refer to the movement of people from one
country into another? (1x1)
Refer to block D9/D10 and block F8 on the topographic map. The
built-up settlement of Louis Trichardt has resulted in fairly high
temperatures being recorded in the area.
Identify TWO factors evident in block D9/10 and block F8 that
could reduce the temperature in the Louis Trichardt area. (2 x 1)
Refer to Rietvlei settlement in block F3 on the topographic map.
Rietvlei settlement is regarded as a mining settlement.
Give TWO pieces of evidence that indicate that mining activities
are taking place in the Rietvlei settlement. (2 x 1)
Refer to block H4/5 on the topographic map where there is an
airport (aerodrome).
State ONE negative and ONE positive effect of the presence of the
airport (aerodrome) in the area. (2 x 1)
3.3 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
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Define the term remote sensing. (1 x 2)
Refer to the orthophoto map and identify the following:
(a) A point feature in block E5
(b) A polygon feature in block C4/5 (2x1)
Louis Trichardt experiences frequent floods. Explain TWO ways in
which farmers in this town can use remote sensing to reduce the
effects of flooding. (2 x 2)
GRAND TOTAL:
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(4)
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