Geography Grade 11 P2 KwaZulu Natal June 2015 Paper & Memo

{ } “) Downloaded from hlayiso.com KZN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GREENBURY SECONDARY SCHOOL JUNE EXAMINATION 2015 GEOGRAPHY PAPER 2 _ EXAMINER: S.SINGH GRADE: 11 MODERATOR: D.RAMASAMI DATE:11/06/15 DURATION:1,5 HOURS MARKS: 75 NAME: GR/DIV INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION eNe aun This paper consists of 14 printed pages. Answer all questions in the spaces provided. ‘You are supplied with a 1: 50 000 topographical map 2930CA MERRIVALE and an orthophoto map 2930 CA MERRIVALE. You must hand both the maps to the invigilator at the end of the examination session. Show all calculations. You may use a non-programmable calculator. Write neatly and legibly. PAGE | OF 14

Downloaded from hlayiso.com POSITION OF MERRIVALE WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA N a upARWALE The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the topographical map. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Diggings Uitgrawings Rifle Range Skietsbaan Sewage Works Ricolwerke PAGE 2 OF 14

Downloaded from hlayiso.com QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map 2930 CA MERRIVALE,as well as the orthophoto map 2930 CA MERRIVALE as part of the mapped area. Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A-D) in space provided. 1.1. The contour interval on the orthophoto map is ..... metres. i A 10 B 5 Cc 20 D 15 1.2 The topographical map scale is .....times smaller than the orthophoto map scale. A 5 B 10 Cc 15 D- 20 1.3. The town of Merrivale is in the ..... province. A Gauteng B Kwazulu-Natal Cc Eastern Cape D Limpopo 1.4 The distance from Merrivale to Mooiriver using the N3 is... A 45km B 57km Cc 58km D 14km PAGE 3 OF 14

15 16. 1.7 1.8 1.9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com The map reference of the topographical map north of Merrivale A B Cc D The feature labelled 9 on the orthophoto map is a/an.... 2930CC | 2929DB 2930AC 2930CB A furrow B row of trees Cc orchard ( ) D river The type of road found in block D5 on the topographical map is a/an,.... road. A other B national Cc secondary D arterial The height of the largest dam wall in block B11 is ..... metres. A 1080 Bo 100) ~ ¢ Cc 1060 D 1074 The man-made feature found in block A1 on the topographical map is a/an..... A river B cultivated land Cc firebreak D lookout tower PAGE 4 OF 14

) 1.10 Ll 1.12 1.13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com The railway station in block A12 on the topographical map is indicated as label number ..... on the orthophoto map. The educational institution marked 5 on the orthophoto map Evidence of the extraction of underground water in block C11 is The altitude of the centre of the rifle range in block D10 is .... A 4 B 5 Cc 8 D 10 ja a/an...... A college B school Cc uttiversity D technikon indicated bya...... A dam B windpump Cc reservoir D furrow metres. A 1120 B 1100 Cc 1080 D 1060 PAGE 5 OF 14 [

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 1.14 The town of Merrivale is located to the ..... of Mpophomeni(E9). A ~ north B south Cc north west D north east 1.15 The farming activity being practised in area marked C in block B1 on the topographical map is..... A pastoral farming B fruit farming Cc crop cultivation ( ) D poultry farming {15} C: PAGE 6 OF 14

Downloaded from hlayiso.com QUESTION 2: GEOGRAPHICAL TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS. 2.1 Calculate the straight line distance frome 1279(block F7) to ®1388 (block E11) in metres, GB) 2.2 Write the scale of the orthophoto map as a word scale. (1) 2.3 Calculate the average gradient between ¢1214 (block A2) to #1067 (block A3). (5) 2.4 Explain the effect of this gradient on hikers if there was a hiking trail in the area. (2) PAGE 7 OF 14

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2.5 A cross section is drawn between points 1 and 2 on the orthophoto map.Assume that the vertical scale is 5mm represents 40m. Calculate the vertical exaggeration of the cross section. ) 2.6 Provide a reason why the vertical scale in a cross section is exaggerated. (1) 2.7 Refer to #1221 (A6) from @ 1079 (B8) on the topographical map and. answer question 2.7.1 and 2.7.2, 2.7.1 Calculate the true bearing. (2) 2.7.2 Calculate the magnetic bearing for the year 2002. (2) {20} PABE 8 OF 14 ©

Downloaded from hlayiso.com QUESTION 3: APPLICATION OF THEORY 3.1 Give TWO pieces of evidence from the topographical map. which indicates that Merrivale receives seasonal rainfall. (2) 3.2. Westward expansion of the town of Merrivale is limited. Give ONE reason to support this statement. (2) 3.3 Suggest a possible reason for the row of trees found in the area of Mpophomeni in block D8 on the topographical map. (2) 3.4 The landing strip in blocks D10/11 on the topographical map has a good location. Give TWO reasons to support this statement. (4) PAGE 9 OF 14

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 3.5 Merrivale has a good tourism potential.List any ONE significant feature from the map that may attract tourists to this area. (1) 3.6 The natural vegetation in the mapped area are prone to veld fires. Give ONE piece of evidence to support this statement. (2) 3.7. Discuss TWO negative impacts of the N3 passing through the town of Merrivale. (4) 3.8 Give ONE reason for the location of the Sewage Works in block E9. (2) PAGE 10 OF 14

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 3.9 A large part of the mapped area is covered by woodlands/ plantations.State TWO ways how this contributes to the economy of Merrivale. (4) 3.10 The Mthinzima River in block E9 on the topographical map is flowing in a north westerly direction. Give ONE piece of evidence from the map to support this statement. (2) {25} PAGE 11 OF 14

Downloaded from hlayiso.com QUESTION 4: GIS 4.1. Name TWO components of GIS, (2) 4.2 Define the term spatial resolution. (1) 4.3. Explain why the orthophoto map of Merrivale has a high spatial resolution. (2) 4.4 Refer to the topographical map and answer the questions, 4.4.1 Name ONE line object in Block F8. (1) 4.4.2 Identify ONE point feature in Block E9. (1) PAGE 12 OF 14

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4.5 Study the illustrations below. 4.5.1 Identify the two data storage formats of GIS. A PAGE 13 OF 14 2)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4.6 Several tourism attractions have been identified in Merrivale. These attractions will have a positive impact on the economy of Merrivale. 4.6.1 Mrs.Zungu, a business analyst wants to open a Bed and Breakfast in Merrivale. Explain how she would make use of GIS in order to ensure the success of her tourism business venture in Merrivale. ( ) 2x2 =(4) 4.6.2 State ONE disadvantage of obtaining data from a secondary source. C (2) {15} GRAND TOTAL : 75 GREENBURY SECONDARY SCHUUiL DEPARTMENT OF HSS PAGE 14 OF 14 H.0.D. MR D RAMASAMI “ai oh fesseone

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