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KZN - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
GREENBURY SECONDARY SCHOOL
FINAL EXAMINATION 2018
GEOGRAPHY P2
GRADE: 1 DATE: 31/11/18
EXAMINER: —D. RAMASAMI TIME: 1.5 HOURS
MODERATOR: F.PARUK MARKS: 75
NAME:
GRADE/
DIV:
EDUCATOR
QUESTION CONTENT MARKS
ONE Multiple choice questions 15
TWO Map calculations 20_
THREE Map and photo interpretation 25
FOUR _| Geographical Information System 160
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Geography Grade 11 P2 KwaZulu Natal November 2018 QP & Memo
Grade 11 Geography Paper 2 question paper and memo from the KwaZulu Natal November 2018, 14 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
This paper consists of Ten pages inclusive of the cover page.
Write your name and your educator's name in the spaces provided on the question
paper.
Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
You should receive a 1:50 000 topographical map 3318 BC and an orthophoto map
3318 BC MALMESBURY of a part of the mapped region.
The topographical map and the orthophoto map must be handed to the invigilator at
the end of the examination session.
For reference purpose letters are used on the topographic map and numbers are
Used on the orthophoto map.
You may use the blank page at the back of this question paper for all rough work and
calculations.
A non-programmable calculator may be used.
The following English terms and/or their Afrikaans translations may appear on the
topographical map:
__ ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Canal Kanaal
Furrow Voor
Golf Course iGholfbaan
Prison Tronk
IRefuse Dump ullisstortingterrein
River Rivier
Sewage Works Rioolwerks
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON MALMESBURY
Malmesbury is a town of approximately 36 000 inhabitants, about 65 km north of Cape
Town. The town has a moderate climate due to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean.
Rainfall is seasonal, with the highest average rainfall being in winter. The area is
especially known for its wheat farming and wine production.
S. -MALMESBURY a
[Source: http.//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/malmesbury]
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Vals
1.2,
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
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QUESTION ONE
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
The following questions are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map, as well as
the orthophoto map. Various options are provided as possible answers to the
following questions. Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided..
The contour interval of the topographic and the orthophoto map,respectively, is ...
A) The same
B) 5m and 20m respectively
C) 20m and 5m respectively
D) 1000m
The map projection used on the topographic map is ...
A) Gauss Conform Projection
B) Central Meridian Projection
C) Mercator
D) Universal Transverse.
The scale of the topographic is ..... the/than the orthophoto map.
A) Smaller
Larger
Same as
None of the above
B
Cc
D
The scale of the orthophoto map means that 1cm represents.....
A) 0.5 km
B) 0.1km
C) 1cm
D) 1000cm
The river at J on the topographic map a/an .....
A) Permanent river
B) Seasonal river
C) Episodic river
D) Exotic river
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1.6.
Lets
1.8.
1.9.
1.10.
1.11.
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The transport route to Klipheuwel, in a Southerly direction is a/an ...
A) Secondary road
B) National road
C) Main road
D) Arterial route
The orthophoto map is covering a...... area than the topographic map.
A) Smaller
B) Larger
C) Same
D) All of the above
The linear feature passing through J on the topographic map is a/an
A) Water pipeline
B) Power line
C) Provincial boundry
D) Oil pipeline
The orthophoto map is an example of a/an ...aerial photograph.
A) Vertical
C) Oblique
C) High oblique
D) Low oblique
The grid reference of Malmesbury is
A) 33°E, 18°S
B) 33°S, 18°E
C) 33°N, 18°W
D) 33°W, 18°N
Malmesbury is found in the ....
A) Northern Cape
B) Eastern Cape
C) Western Cape
D) None of the above
The cardinal direction of P from O on the topographic map is
A) South
B) West
C) South East
D) East of South East
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1.13. Malmesbury receives most of it’s rainfall in ....
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Autumn
1.14. The closest town/city to Malmesbury via road is
A) Klipheuwel
B) Cape Town
C) Paarl
D) None of the above
1.15. The shadows on the orthophoto map in the afternoon will point ....
A) South west
B) South east
C) South
D) East
(15x 1) [15]
QUESTION TWO
MAP CALCULATIONS
2.1. Calculate the average gradient between points O and P on the topographic map.
(4)
2.2, Calculate the straight line distance in metres, of the line marked 3 on the orthophoto map.
(2)
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2.3. Calculate the area in kms, using the topographic map, of the part that is covered on the
orthophoto map.
(3)
2.4. State the grid reference of the reservoir labeled Q [B5]. Marks will be allocated for
seconds and direction.
latitude
ongitude (4)
2.5. Calculate the vertical exaggeration of a cross section drawn from the Topographic map..
Use the vertical scale of 2cm represents 50m.
(4)
2.6. Calculate the true bearing of the reservoir at Q [B5] from spot height 317 [D8] on the
topographic map.
(3)
[20]
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QUESTION 3
MAP AND PHOTO INTERPRETATION
3.1.1. Identify the natural linear feature, indicated by the green circles in | 12 and state it's
function.
(2)
3.1.2. Name two features which suggest that Malmesbury and the surrounding areas are
keen on protecting the environment. .
3.2. Refer to the topographic map and orthophoto map to answer the questions below:
3.2.1. Provide two pieces of evidence to suggest that farming in C9 is commercial.
(2)
3.2.2. State two factors that favour farming in The area demarcated around T.
(2)
3.2.3. Explain why the railway line is more winding than the roads..
. (2)
3.3.1. Identify the recreational activity found in the NW corner of Malmesbury...
(2)
3.3.2. State two measures implemented to overcome the problem of low rainfall in the area.
(2)
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3.3.3. Refer to the topographic map and orthophoto map and identify the land use/ feature.
L [area]
1
5
6 (8)
3.4.1. Identify the feature represented by 3 on the orthophoto map. Give evidence from
the map to support your answer
(3)
[25]
QUESTION 4
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
4.1. Give two advantages of GIS maps over normal paper maps.
(2)
4.2. State ways in which GIS can be used by a town planner
a)
(2)
b)
_ (2)
4.3.. Define the following and give an example of each.
Polygon:
(2)
Raster data:
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4.4. Explain why resolution is important when using GIS images.
(2)
4.5. Differentiate between active and passive remote sensing.
(2)
4.6. Name the instrument used in remote sensing.
(1)
[15]
TOTAL = 75
ROUGH WORK
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
17.
1.8.
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
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GEOGRAPHY P2 — NOV 2018
MEMO
B 19. A
A 1.10. B
A 1.11. €
B 1.12. D
B 1.13. B
c 1.14. A
A 1.15. B
B [15]
G= vl : HE v or VIFHE
= 162—120m :6.3+2km [6.2-6.4]
=42mv :3.15km = [3.1—3.2]
= :3150m [3100 — 3200] v
=42+42 23150442
=1 :75 Vv (73.81 - 79.19] [4]
MD =8.6 Vv [8.5 - 8.7]
GD =MD+10[x0.1]
=8.6+10km
= 0.86km
= 860m Vv [850m — 870m] (2]
A=LxB V
L=7.4+2=3.7km — [3.65km—3.75km]
B=7.4£2=3.7km — [3.65km—3.75km]
A=3.7x3.7km V
=13.69km v [13.32km — 14.06km] [3]
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2.4. Lat=33°22’47”v Sv [45” -49”]
Long = 18° 37’ 56 v” Ev [54” —58”]
2.5. VE=VSxHS Vv
=2cm rep 50m x 1:50000 v
= 1cm rep 25m x 1:50000
=1:2500x1:50000 v
= 50000 = 2500
=20times v
2.6. 180° + 129° vv = 309° v
3.1.1. Row of trees V— windbreaker, oxygen V
3.1.2. Riverlands Nature Reserve V
Pella Nature Reserve Vv
3.2.1. Large Farms v
Fruit Farming v
Roads on farms
3.2.2. Flatland v
Presence of rivers V
3.2.3. Railway lines constructed around obstacles. vv
3.3.1. Golf course vV
3.3.2. Windpumps v, Dams V, Reservoirs
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3.3.3. L—Refuse dump vv
1—Prison vv
5 —Sewage works vv
6— Orchard and vineyards vv [8]
3.4.1. Valley vv - the v of the contours point towards higher altitude Vv [3]
River flows in valleys
4.1. Mapsare durable v
User can select the information he/she needs to use V
Easy to change information [2]
4.2. Identify vacant plots vv
Check topography vv [4]
4.3. Polygon — Object that can be referenced by two lines of latitudes and two
Lines of longitude. V eg. Golfcourse V [2]
Raster Data — Information represented by grid cells or pixels. V
eg. orthophoto map V [2]
4.4. It allows the user to see features clearly. [2]
4.5. Active RS — Sending out a signal and receiving images. V
Passive RS — Capturing the natural radiation of the earth. V [2]
4.6. Satellite Vv (1]
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