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2 GEOGRAPHY (EC/JUNE 2022)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of FOUR questions.
QUESTION 1: Climate and Weather (40)
QUESTION 2: Geomorphology (40)
QUESTION 3: Settlement (40)
QUESTION 4: Geographical Skills and Techniques (30)
2. Answer all FOUR questions.
3. All diagrams are included in the QUESTION PAPER.
4. Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
6. Number the questions 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 when you have to state, name, identify
or list.
10. Units of measurement MUST be indicated in your final answer, 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 QUESTION 4
14. A 1 : 50 000 extract of the topographic map 2820CB AUGRABIES and a
1 : 10 000 orthophoto map 2820CB 7 AUGRABIES are provided.
15. The area demarcated in RED/BLACK on the topographic map 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 the orthophoto map to the invigilator at
the end of this examination session.
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QUESTION 1: CLIMATE AND WEATHER
1.1 The sketch below illustrates the cross-section and weather characteristics of a
mid-latitude cyclone in its mature stage.
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
(1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.6 D.
1.1.1 The area at A will be impacted by … in the southern hemisphere.
A the cold front
B the warm front
C both the cold and warm front
D neither the cold nor warm front
1.1.2 The air mass at B originated from the … winds.
A westerly
B equatorial
C polar
D trade
1.1.3 When the cold front joins the warm front the mid-latitude cyclone is in
the … stage.
A wave
B frontal
C occlusion
D warm sector
1.1.4 Air pressure will … from A to B.
A increase
B decrease
C stagnate
D back
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1.1.5 A list of reasons as to why the cold air/sector moves faster than the
warm air/sector is provided below:
(i) The cold air behind the cold front
(ii) The cold air is denser
(iii) Stronger pressure gradient
(iv) Heavy rainfall at the warm front
Which ONE of the following combinations are the reasons why the cold
front moves faster than the warm front?
A (i) and (ii)
B (iii) and (iv)
C (i) and (iii)
D (ii) and (iv) (5 x 1) (5)
1.2 Choose the correct letter from those given in brackets. Write only the letter
(A or B) next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1 The wind at (A/B) blows during the day.
1.2.2 Wind (A/B) is a katabatic wind.
1.2.3 A high pressure develops on the valley floor during the development of
wind (A/B).
1.2.4 Frost resistant crops at X were planted due to the influence of
wind (A/B).
1.2.5 Wind (A/B) is associated with temperature inversions. (5 x 1) (5)
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1.3 Refer to the infographic (FIGURE 1.3) on major tropical cyclone zones.
1.3.1 How many tropical cyclones developed in the western North Pacific
Ocean? (1 x 1) (1)
1.3.2 Give TWO reasons for the path/movement of tropical cyclones in the
southern hemisphere. (2 x 1) (2)
1.3.3 State evidence from the map that links the occurrence of Eloise
around Southern Africa. (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.4 Why was Eloise regarded as a tropical storm and not a tropical
cyclone when it made landfall in South Africa? (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.5 Explain the importance of Coriolis force in the development of
tropical cyclones. (2 x 2) (4)
1.3.6 Comment on the negative impact of the increased rainfall of Eloise
on the infrastructure of certain provinces in South Africa. (2 x 2) (4)
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FIGURE 1.3
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1.4 FIGURE 1.4 is a typical South African winter synoptic weather map.
1.4.1 Determine the isobaric pressure of isobar A. (1 x 1) (1)
1.4.2 Account for the position of anticyclones B and C in the season
represented by the synoptic weather map. (1 x 2) (2)
1.4.3 The position of the Kalahari High causes very little chance of rainfall
during winter. Draw a labelled cross profile from D to E to illustrate
the reasons for this lack of clouds and rainfall in winter. (4 x 1) (4)
1.4.4 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain the
differences in humidity/moisture levels experienced at weather
stations F and G. (4 x 2) (8)
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FIGURE 1.4
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QUESTION 2: GEOMORPHOLOGY
2.1 Indicate whether each of the statements in COLUMN A applies to X ONLY or
Y ONLY of the terms/concepts in COLUMN B. Write X ONLY or Y ONLY next
to the question numbers (2.1.1 to 2.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example
2.1.6 X.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
2.1.1 Ground water that feeds a river X Runoff
Y Base flow
2.1.2 Hard rock that does not allow water to pass X Porous
through Y Impermeable
2.1.3 The point where two tributaries meet X Confluence
Y River system
2.1.4 The area where rainfall accumulates near a river X Source
Y Catchment
2.1.5 The highest level of ground water X Water table
Y Sheet flow
(5 x 1) (5)
2.2 The FIGURE below illustrates river systems before and after river capture.
Choose the correct term/concept between brackets to make the statements
TRUE. Write only the term/concept next to the question numbers
(2.2.1 to 2.2.5) in your ANSWER BOOK, for example 2.2.6 river capture.
[Source: Examiner]
2.2.1 (River A/River B) flows over softer rock.
2.2.2 A knickpoint will develop at C because of (vertical/headward) erosion.
2.2.3 The high lying area at D, is called the (interfluve/watershed).
2.2.4 Stream E is known as a (misfit/captured) stream.
2.2.5 (Paired terraces/wind gap) might develop at F. (5 x 1) (5)
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2.3 Refer to the diagram of a drainage pattern.
[Source: coolgeography.co.za]
2.3.1 Identify the drainage pattern evident in the sketch. (1 x 1) (1)
2.3.2 State TWO characteristics of the underlying rock structure of the
drainage pattern named in QUESTION 2.3.1. (2 x 1) (2)
2.3.3 Determine the stream order at A. (1 x 2) (2)
2.3.4 Describe the relationship between stream order and the volume of
water. (1 x 2) (2)
2.3.5 Housing development is planned in the demarcated area labelled B.
In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain the influence of
this development on the stream order, as well as the water table.
(4 x 2) (8)
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2.4 The FIGURE shows an ungraded longitudinal profile of a river.
[Source: sageography.co.za]
2.4.1 Name the stream flow that will dominate the upper course. (1 x 1) (1)
2.4.2 Describe the difference in the shape of the river channels in the upper
and the middle course. (2 x 1) (2)
2.4.3 Refer to the slope from A to B of the ungraded longitudinal profile:
(a) What is a knickpoint? (1 x 2) (2)
(b) Why is there an absence (non-appearance) of knickpoints in the
lower course of the river? (1 x 2) (2)
(c) How will the knickpoints (in the sketch) be removed to cause the
longitudinal profile to eventually become graded? (1 x 2) (2)
2.4.4 Explain how the gentle gradient in the lower course and the sea
promotes the development of the delta at C. (3 x 2) (6)
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QUESTION 3: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS
3.1 The photographs below classify different rural settlements. Match the
descriptions in QUESTIONS 3.1.1 to 3.1.5 with photographs A, B or C in the
ANSWER BOOK, for example 3.1.6 A.
[Source: opentext.wsu.edu]
3.1.1 Settlement that reduces the distance to be travelled to the centre.
3.1.2 Developed due to extensive farming.
3.1.3 Settlement that developed along a road/river.
3.1.4 Settlement that has the most social disadvantages.
3.1.5 Fragmentation of the farming land hinders intensive commercial
farming. (5 x 1) (5)
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3.2 The following questions refer to the characteristics of street patterns. Various
options are provided as possible answers to the questions. Choose the correct
answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers
(3.2.1 to 3.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 3.2.6 D.
3.2.1 The … street pattern consists of roads moving from a central point.
A grid
B irregular
C radial
D rectangular
3.2.2 The street pattern where fewer intersections than the other street
(patterns) can be found, is the … street pattern.
A rectangular
B grid
C irregular
D radial
3.2.3 The street pattern that is the costliest to build:
A Radial
B Rectangular
C Grid
D Irregular
3.2.4 Advantages of the irregular street pattern are:
(i) Easy to plan
(ii) Accommodates topography
(iii) Improves traffic flow
(iv) Subdividing of plots is easier
Choose the correct combination:
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (iii) and (iv)
D (i) and (iv)
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3.2.5 Disadvantages of the grid street pattern are:
(i) There is a lot of wasted space
(ii) Very difficult to layout
(iii) It increases the chances of accidents happening
(iv) Monotonous and old
Choose the correct combination:
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (iii) and (iv)
D (i) and (iv) (5 x 1) (5)
3.3 Refer to the hierarchy of urban settlements in the sketch.
[Source: Examiner’s own sketch]
3.3.1 Define the concept urban hierarchy. (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.2 What will hinder (prevent) the town from expanding in a northerly
direction? (1 x 1) (1)
3.3.3 Will more specialised goods be found at city A, rather than city B?
(1 x 1) (1)
3.3.4 Explain your answer to QUESTION 3.3.3. (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.5 Refer to the shopping centre.
(a) Is the new shopping centre a regional or neighbourhood shopping
centre? (1 x 1) (1)
(b) Comment on the suitability of the location for the shopping centre
(answer to QUESTION 3.3.5 (a)). (2 x 2) (4)
(c) Explain the impact of this shopping centre (answer to
QUESTION 3.3.5 (a)) on the threshold population of CITY A.
(2 x 2) (4)
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3.4 Refer to the infographic based on urban decay.
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently added his voice to calls to address the
severe decay of historical inner cities in most of the country’s major cities and
towns. Inner-city renewal was important, he indicated, as part of the economic
recovery process, especially since the Covid-19 lockdown had compounded the
country’s economic crisis.
[Adapted from https://www.news24.com/citypress/voices/reversing-inner-city-decay-20201129.]
3.4.1 What is urban decay? (1 x 2) (2)
3.4.2 According to president Ramaphosa, what has compounded the
country’s economic crisis? (1 x 1) (1)
3.4.3 State TWO pieces of evidence from the photograph that indicates that
urban decay has taken place. (1 x 2) (2)
3.4.4 How can inner-city renewal help with economic recovery in South Africa?
(1 x 2) (2)
3.4.5 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain the major causes
of urban decay in South African cities. (4 x 2) (8)
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON AUGRABIES
Co-ordinates: 28°35'S; 20°20'E
Augrabies is a small town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, situated on
the south bank of the Orange River about 100 kilometres downstream from Upington.
It is located on the R359 road just outside the Augrabies Falls National Park, which
contains the Augrabies Falls which the town is named after.
[Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augrabies,_Northern_Cape]
The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographic and orthophoto maps:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Holiday resort Vakansie-oord
Island Eiland
National park Nasionale park
Mission station Sendingstasie
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4.1 MAP SKILLS AND CALCULATIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (4.1.1 to 4.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 4.1.6 A.
4.1.1 The feature found at grid location 28°36'13''S; 20°20'27''E is/a …
A spot height.
B orchards and vineyards.
C row of trees.
D ruin. (1 x 1) (1)
4.1.2 Augrabies is situated:
(i) In the Western Cape Province
(ii) In the Northern Cape Province
(iii) Upstream of Upington
(iv) Downstream of Upington
Choose the correct combination:
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (ii) and (iv)
D (i) and (iii) (1 x 1) (1)
4.1.3 Choose the likely rough cross-section from 6 to 7 on the orthophoto
map.
(1 x 1) (1)
4.1.4 Determine the magnetic bearing from trigonometrical station 74 (block
E4) to spot height 652 (block C5) in 2022. Show ALL calculations.
Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Formula: Magnetic bearing = True bearing + Magnetic declination
(3 x 1) (3)
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4.1.5 The vertical interval is 4 m of the gradient of line 8 on the orthophoto
map.
(a) What is the horizontal equivalent (HE) of line 8? (2 x 1) (2)
(b) Calculate the average gradient of line 8, by using the information
in QUESTION 4.3.1(a).
Vertical Interval (VI)
Formula: Average Gradient =
Horizontal Equivalent (HE)
(2 x 1) (2)
4.2 MAP INTERPRETATION
4.2.1 The general wind direction in the area covered by block B4 in the
topographic map is …
A south-west.
B south-east.
C north-west.
D north-east. (1 x 1) (1)
4.2.2 The islands indicated by G on the topographic map, was caused by …
and …
(i) silting
(ii) braiding
(iii) erosion
(iv) weathering
Choose the correct combination:
A (i) and (ii)
B (i) and (iii)
C (iii) and (iv)
D (i) and (iii) (1 x 1) (1)
4.2.3 The type of settlement according to size and complexity at F in block
E1 on the topographic map, is/a …
A hamlet.
B town.
C dispersed.
D nucleated. (1 x 1) (1)
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4.2.4 Refer to the fluvial landform found between blocks B1 and C3 on the
orthophoto map.
(a) Identify this fluvial landform. (1 x 1) (1)
(b) Describe the slopes of this landform (answer to
QUESTION 4.2.4(a) by referring to the evidence on the
orthophoto map. (1 x 2) (2)
(c) Will the Augrabies Waterfall at 9, retreat in a south easterly or
north westerly direction? Give a reason for your choice.
(1 + 1) (2)
4.2.5 Refer to the settlement at H on the topographic map.
(a) Identify the pattern of the settlement at H. (1 x 1) (1)
(b) What is the shape of this settlement at H? (1 x 1) (1)
(c) Explain ONE factor that influenced the pattern of this
settlement at H. (1 x 2) (2)
4.3 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.3.1 The data layers found in block A4 on the orthophoto map is:
(i) Drainage
(ii) Infrastructure
(iii) Relief/Topography
(iv) Transport
Choose the correct combination:
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (iii) and (iv)
D (i) and (iii) (1 x 1) (1)
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4.3.2 Refer to the diagram shown below, which illustrates a GIS process.
[Source: https://www.google.com/search?qgis&rlz=1C1GCEU]
(a) Name the GIS process illustrated at A. (1 x 1) (1)
(b) Explain the GIS process you named in QUESTION 4.3.2(a).
(1 x 2) (2)
4.3.3 Name the polygon phenomenon in block E2 on the topographic map.
(1 x 1) (1)
4.3.4 Is the polygon phenomenon named in QUESTION 4.3.3, raster or
vector data? (1 x 1) (1)
4.3.5 Comment on the importance of the polygon phenomenon (mentioned
in QUESTION 4.3.3) for the residents of the Brabeesmond Settlement.
(1 x 2) (2)
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