# Geography Grade 11 September Test 2017 Paper & Memo

> Grade 11 Geography question paper and memo from the September Test 2017, 10 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.

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- Subject: Geography
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Question paper and memo
- Year: 2017
- Exam period: September Test
- Curriculum: CAPS
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GREENBURY SECONDARY SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER CONTROLLED TEST
GEOGRAPHY
EXAMINER: S. SINGH MARKS: 75
MODERATOR: R, RANGANATHAN DATE: 20/09/2017
DURATION: 1 HOUR GRADE: 11
Name of Learner : Gr / Div:

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of 2 sections:
Section A — Theory
Section B — Mapwork

2. Use the attached addendum when answering section A and B.
3. Number your answers as per question paper.

4. Write neatly and legibly.

5. This paper consists of 6 pages including addendum.
SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1 Provide the correct answer/term for the statements below.

1.1.1 The total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year.
1.1.2 A model that identifies 5 stages of economic development.
1.1.3 Wangari Maathai started this environmental programme in Kenya.
1.1.4 An imaginary line that separates the rich north from the poor south.
1.1.5 A primary resource that has been processed into a product that can be sold.
1.1.6 Female speaker of the National Assembly from 1994 to 2004.
(6)

1.2 Study the data in the table Figure 1 and answer the questions.

1.2.1 Explain these development concepts:
1.2.1.1 Literacy level
1.2.1.2 Life expectancy

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1.2.2 Refer to the data in the table and state whether these statements are
True or False.
1.2.2.1 Countries with a high GDP/capita generally have low per capita carbon
emissions.

1.2.2.2 Countries with low life expectancy have lower HDI’s.

1.2.2.3 People living in countries with a higher GDP/capita tend to have had more
than 12 years of schooling.

1.2.2.4. Lower literacy levels are associated with highly urbanised countries.

1.2.2.5 A lower GDP/capita results in.a higher HDI.

1.2.2.6 Highly urbanised countries have lower HDI’S 6

1.2.3 Explain the relationship between a countries HDI and it’s education levels. 2

1.2.4 List the 3 indicators of development used to calculate the HDI of a country. 6

. (18)
1.3 Read the extract on Fair Trade — Figure 2 in the addendum and answer the ( ‘
questions. ; .
1.3.1 Define the term Fair Trade. 2
1.3.2 Name ONE way in which fair trade benefits farmers in developing
countries. 2

1.3.3 Explain how fait trade can help consumers reduce poverty, through everyday
shopping.(2 answers)

1.3.4 Discuss TWO similarities between fair trade and free trade. 4

1.3.5 To be certified as fair trade, producers need to maintain good environmental
protection when developing sustainable agriculture. Provide FOUR criteria
that producers need to maintain to uphold environmental standar ds i in fair
trade. 8

' 1.4 Study Figure 3 that depicts a less developed country before and after
globalisation and answer the questions.

1.4.1 Explain the term globalisation. 2
14.2 Provide ONE piece of evidence from the figure to indicate that globalisation

has occurred. 1
1.4.3 The management headquarters of the factory i in panel B is in the USA.

What would you call the factory in this country? l
14.4 Ifthe factory produces products for the export market, what form of

development will take place in this country? ; i
1.4.5 Discuss THREE positive effects of globalisation in this country. 6

(11)

SECTION A =55

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SECTION B- MAPWORK

QUESTION 2
2.1 Study the map extract Figure 4 -BOURKE’S LUCK in MPUMALANGA.

2.1.1
2.1.2

Write down the scale of the map in words. 1
Refer to DB 2430 on the bottom right hand corner and give:

2.1.2.1 Latitude
2.1.2.2 Longitude

2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5

2.1.6
2.1.7

2.1.8
2.1.9

State the cardinal direction of Steenveld (A2) from Berghoek (A5). 1
Mention TWO ways how height is shown on the map. 2
Explain how the Blyde River Canyon contributes towards the GDP of
Mpumalanga. Ol 2
Calculate the straight line distance of the landing strip (D2,E2) in meters. 3
What is the difference in height between in height between #909 and #1149

in (Cl) 2
Calculate the AREA of block B3. 4
Calculate the magnetic bearing for the year 2001 if:

True bearing = 120°
MD = 15°15’ W 3

SECTION B = 20

FINAL TOTAL : 75

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FIGURE 1

USA 47 200 | 78,5 99 12,4 82,3 19,1 0,910

Brazil 10.800 | 73,5 90 7,2 86,5 1,84 0,718 | 84%
Germany 35 700 | 80,4 99 12,2 73,8 9,71 0,905 | 9"

Turkey — 12 300 | 74 90,8 65 __ | 69,6 3,59 0,699 | 92"¢

China 7 600 | 73,5 94 7.5 | 47 4,57 0,687 | 101%

india 3 500 | 65,4 62,8 — : 44 30 1,18 0,547 | 134" (f
New Zealand | 27 700 | 80,7 99 12,5 86,2 8,48 0,908 | 5" ~
Nigeria 2 500 | 51,9 60,8 5,0 49,8 0,35 0,459 | 156"
United

Republic of

Tanzania 1 400 | 58,2 72,9 5,1 26,4 0,13 0,466 | 152"

South Africa | 10 141 | 52,8 88,7. 85 62 7,27 0,619 | 123° )
(Source: United Nations Human Development Report, World Almanac) QP

FIGURE 2 | . C

Fair Trade is a global trade model and certification allows shoppers to quickly identify products
that were produced in an ethical manner.

For consumers, Fair Trade offers a powerful way to reduce poverty through their everyday
shopping.

For farmers and workers in developing countries, Fair. Trade offers better prices, improved
terms of trade, and the business skills necessary to. produce high-quality products that can

compete in the globat marketplace. Through vibrant trade, farmers and workers can improve
their lives and plan for their futures.

Today, Fair Trade benefits more than 1.2 million farming families in 70 developing countries
across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

[Source: www fairtradefederation, org]

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