# Geography Grade 11 P2 KwaZulu Natal June 2015 Paper & Memo

> Grade 11 Geography Paper 2 question paper and memo from the KwaZulu Natal June 2015, 18 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: 2015
- Exam period: KwaZulu Natal June
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 18

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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

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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.

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POSITION OF MERRIVALE WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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QUESTION 2: GEOGRAPHICAL TECHNIQUES AND
CALCULATIONS.

2.1 Calculate the straight line distance frome 1279(block F7) to
®1388 (block E11) in metres,

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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)

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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.

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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)
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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)

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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)

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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)
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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)

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4.5 Study the illustrations below.

4.5.1 Identify the two data storage formats of GIS.

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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.
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(2)
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GRAND TOTAL : 75
GREENBURY SECONDARY SCHUUiL
DEPARTMENT OF HSS

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