SECOND CHANCE MATRIC PROGRAMME
Learner Assistance Revision Booklet
GEOGRAPHY
GRADE 12
MAPWORK
2020
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Geography MAPWORK (SECOND CHANCE)
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2829AA EERAM
REFERENCE VERKLARING
National Freeway; National Route,
Arterial Route....
Main Road
Secondary Road; Bench Mark.
Other Road; Bridge...
Track and Hiking Trail
Railway; Station or Siding.
Other Railway; Tunnel......
Embankment; Cutting.
Power Line
.Nasionale Deurpad; Nasionale Roete
.. Hoofverkeersroete
.« Hoofpad
ekondére Pad; Hoogtemerk
Ander Pad; Brug
. Dowwe Pad en Voetslaanpad
Spoorweg; Stasie of Sylyn
. Ander Spoorweg; Tonnel
Opvulling; Deurgrawing
Kraglyn
..Beboude Gebied (Hoé, Lae Digtheid)
..Geboue; Murasie
.Poskantoor; Polisiestasie; Winkel
Plek van Aanbidding; Skool; Hotel
Draadheining; Muur
.Windpomp; Monument
* : Kommunikasietoring
Ee OWN) Mynhoop; Uitgrawing
Post Office; Police Statio:
Place of Worship; School; Hotel
Fence; Wall...
Windpump; Monument.....
Communication Tower...
Mine Dump; Excavation
Trigonometrical Station; Marine Beacon mn + .. Peilbaken; Seevaartbaken
Lighthouse and Marine Ligh * Nuurtoring en Seevaartlig
Cemetery; Grave..... Aue a + Begraafplaas; Graf
REFERENCE VERKLARING
International Boundary and Beacon.... SE Internasionale Grens en Baken
Provincial Boundary.
Protected Area.
Perennial Rive:
Perennial Water...
Non-perennial Rive:
Non-Perennial Water.....
Dry Water Course
Dry Pan....
Marsh and Vlei .... Moeras en Vlei
Pipeline (above ground) ny .. Pyplyn (bo die grond)
Water Tower; Reservoir; Water Poin eWT eR oF atertoring; Reservoir; Waterpunt
Coastal Rocks..... .. Kuslynrotse
Prominent Rock Outcrop. Prominente Klipbank
Erosion; Sand. - Erosie; Sand
Woodland Beboste Gebied
Cultivated Land... - Bewerkte Land
Orchard or Vineyard ..Boord of Wingerd
Recreation Ground. intspanningsterrein
Row of Trees.
...Provinsiale Grens
..Bewarings Gebied
tandhoudende Rivier
..Standhoudende Water
jie—standhoudende Rivier
Nie-standhoudende Water
Droé Loop
.Droé Pan
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TOPIC 1: MAP SKILLS
SCALE & HEIGHT
CAPS CONTENT
TOPOGRAPHIC /ORTHOPHOTO MAP SCALE
The scale of the topographic map used by the learners in South Africa is. The scale of
the Orthophoto map used by the learners in South Africa is. Maps are always smaller
than the area of the ground they represent. The size, by which actual distances on the
ground have been shrunk to draw proportionate maps, is known as the scale of the
map.
Scale is shown in THREE ways on map:
1. Word Scale
1 : 50 000 = 1 CM on the map represents 50 000 CM on the ground
1: 10 000 = 1 CM on the map represents 10 000 CM on the ground
NOTE: Orthophoto Map scale is 5 times larger than Topographical Map.
1 : 10 000 is 5 times larger than 1 : 50 000
2. Representative Fraction / Ratio: This is a numerical way of showing how greatly
ground distances have been reduced. It is also known as a numerical scale. This scale
is shown in two ways: e.g.
-
As a fraction, e.g: ___1 __
50 000
- As a ratio, e.g. 1:50 000
Orthophoto
map scale
Topograhical
map scale
2. Line Scale
RK
HEIGHT
Height is shown in FOUR ways on the map:
1. Trigonometrical Beacon
2. Spot Height
3. Contour Line
4. Bench Mark
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ACTIVITY
Use the following EXTRACT to answer the questions below.
1.1 State the FOUR ways height is indicated on a map.
________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________ (4 x 1) (4)
1.2. State the THREE different types of scale:
________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________ (3 x 1) (3)
1.3 How many time larger is 1 : 10 000 than 1 : 50 000:
_______________________________________________ (1 x 1) (1)
1.4 Expree the scale 1: 50 000 as a word scale.
_______________________________________________ (1 x 1) (1)
RK
TOPIC 2: MAP CALCULATIONS
MAP CALCULATIONS CAPS CONTENT
Learners must be able to do the following calculation:
• Distance
• Area
• Gradient
• Vertical exaggeration
• Magnetic bearing
WEIGHTING AND TIME
Mapwork should be taught on a continuous base and should be integrated
with theory. One period per week should be spent on mapwork (about 60
minutes).
METHODOLOGY
Ensure that you carry your mapwork equipment to school in order to
practice the calculation skills regularly. You will need a pencil, ruler,
protractor and calculator at least. Ensure that you measure correctly and
accurately because it is of utmost importance. Ask your teacher the
measurement rules related to mapwork as you practice.
Group work can be very effective when learning mapwork. Make use of
the stronger learners to help you understand work more effectively.
Ensure that you have your own calculator and stationary.
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CALCULATIONS
The table below is a short summary of how to measure and do calculations.
CALCULATION FORMULA EXAMPLE
Distance = map distance x scale D = MD X Scale
= 3,5 cm X 0.5
DISTANCE (on
= 1.75 km
map)
D= MD X Scale
= 3,5 cm X 500
= 1750 m
DISTANCE = MAP DISTANCE X D = MD X Scale
SCALE
= 6,5 cm X 0.1
DISTANCE
= 0,65 km
(on orthophoto)
D = MD X Scale
= 6,5 cm X 100
= 650 m
GRADIENT = HEIGHT(H) HEIGHT (H)
DISTANCE (D) = 1515m – 1431m
= 84 m
DISTANCE (D)
GRADIENT
= 1.9cm x 500
= 950 m
G= H = 84 ÷ 84 .
D 950 ÷ 84
= 1: 11,3
Steep
For every 11,3m one walk
forward the land rises with
1m
3
RK
AREA = LENGTH X BREADTH
Length = 1,3 cm x 0,5
= 0,65 m
AREA (MAP)
Breadth = 7 cm x 0,5
= 350 m
A =LXB
= 0,65 km x 0,35 km
= 0,2275 km2
AREA = LENGTH X BREADTH
Length = 2,3 cm x 100
= 230 m
AREA
Breadth = 6,5 cm x 100
= 650 m
(ORTHPHOTO)
A =LXB
= 230 m x 650 m
= 149 500 m2
Vertical exaggeration of cross sections VS = 1cm rep 20m
VERTICAL
Change to ratio scale
VE = Vertical scale (VS)
Horizontal scale (HS) 1cm rep (20m x 100) = 2000cm
EXAGGERATIO
1: 2000
VS: given or read from cross section
HS: map or photo scale VE = 1 x 50 000
N
2000 x 1
= 25 times
MAGNETIC
Find the above information on the map.
Difference in years: 2020 – 2002 = 18 years
Mean Annual Change: 7’W
DECLINATION
Total change: 7’W x 18 years = 126’W
MD (2020): 16° 47’W + 126’W
16° 173’W
16° + 2° 53’W
18° 53’W
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1. Find the place from
where the
measurement must be
done.
2. Join the two places.
TRUE BEARING
3. Draw a north line at the
from point. Accuracy is
very important.
4. Place the protractor on
the place of departure
and measure the angle
in a clockwise direction
from true north.
ACTIVITY
Use the information from the map below to answer the following questions.
Mean magnetic declination 16° 3’ West of True North
(2018). Mean annual change 5’ Westwards (2016 -2017)
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2.1 Calculate the straight line distance distance between spot height 2197 on
Loskop and spot height 2293 on Platberg. SHOW ALL CALCULATIONS.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________ (2 x 1) ( 2)
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2.2 Write the scale 1 : 50 000 as a word scale.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2)
2.3 State the map code/index of EERAM.
___________________________________________________________ (1 x 1) (1)
2.4 Calculate the vertical exaggeration on the topographical map if the vertical scale is 1
cm represents 100m. SHOW ALL CALCULATIONS
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ (5 x 1) (5)
2.5 Calculate the area of the above extract of EERAM in km2. SHOW ALL
CALCULATIONS.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ (5 x 1) (5)
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2.6 Calculate the magnetic declination for the current year (2020). SHOW ALL
CALCULATIONS.
Difference in years: ________________________________________
Annual change: ________________________________________
Total change: ________________________________________
MD (2020): ________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________ (5 x 1) (5)
SUBTOTAL: 20 MARKS
TOPIC 3: MAP INTERPRETATION
MAP INTERPRETATION CAPS CONTENT
Map interpretation cover all theory related to the 1: 50 000 topographic
map series of South Africa. All theoretic content can be assessed in the
mapwork exam paper.
WEIGHTING AND TIME
Map interpretation should be included weekly as consolidation activities on the
theory taught that can be related to topographic maps.
METHODOLOGY
Learners should use variety of topographic maps to their disposal from
previous exams to understand and interpret theory on the maps. Map and
photo interpretation is a skill that can be improved substantially with
enough practice. Always study the map and ask yourself questions like:
✓ What is this? (identify, name, label, give, describe, list) ✓
Why is it here? (Explain spatial relations.)
✓ How did it develop / form? How will it change / affect …. ✓
What is its function?
✓ What does it tell us about the climate, geomorphology, and
economy of the area?
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LANDFORMS AND OTHER MAP INTERPRETATION EXAMPLES.
The shape of the contour lines
indicate that Koffiebus is a hill.
3.1. Identify the stream pattern that
will flow from a hill.
___________________(1 x 1) (1)
3.2 Study the shape of the
contour lines and determine the
type of landform that Teebus is?
____________________________
___________________ (1 x 2) (2)
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3.3 Sanctuary Peak is a hill. Side A
has a high drainage density
compared to side B. State TWO
A possible reasons for the high density
on side A.
__________________________________
__________________________________
B
__________________________________
__________________________________
________________________ (2 x 1) (2)
3.4 State the direction that
Elandsriver is flowing in.
___________________ (1 x 1) (1)
3.5 Provide the term used to describe
feature 2.
_______________________ (1 x 1) (1)
3.6 Calculate the stream order at point
2.
___________________ (1 x 1) (2)
3.7 State ANY ONE importance of the
marsh and vlei for the cultivated land.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
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3.8 State the course of the river
shown in the diagram.
B
____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
3.9 Is slope A an undercut or slip-off
slope?
A ____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
C
3.10 Graaf water is a central place
town. Support this statement with
evidence from the map.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
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3.11 Line A is a valley floor. State
the type of precipitation that will
occur at the valley floor during a
winters night.
B __________________________ (1 x 1) (1)
3.12 Draw a simple diagram
A showing katabatic winds in this
valley.
C
(3 x 1) (3)
3.12 Identify the economic activity
on the map.
_____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
3.13 Explain why this area is suited
for this economic activity.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________(2 x 2) (4)
3.14 What is the function of the rows
of trees in this area?
_____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
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3.15 How far is Hopetown from
Kimberley?
_____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
3.16 Identify the land use zones at
A
A: __________________________
B B: __________________________
D C: __________________________
D: __________________________
C (4 x 1) (4)
3.17 What transport method is used
to transport raw materials in this
area.
_____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
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3.18 Identify street pattern A.
_____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
B
3.19 State ONE advantage and ONE
disadvantage of this pattern
metioned in QUESTION 3.18.
_____________________________
_____________________________
A _____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________ (2 x 2) (4)
3.20 Identify settlement pattern B.
_____________________ (1 x 1) (1)
3.21 State ONE advantage and
ONE disadvantage of the
settlement pattern mentioned in
QUESTION 3.20.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________ (2 x 2) (4)
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TOPIC 4: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CAPS CONTENT
Learners must know the concepts in GIS as set out in the additional notes
below.
PLEASE NOTE:
You are also expected to be able to do the following.
• Developing a 'paper GIS' from existing maps, photographs and other
sources of information on layers of tracing paper
You need to be able to apply the concepts to new situations:
• Identify and interpret concepts by using given data such as satellite
images, topographic maps, orthophoto maps, aerial photographs,
pictures and statistics indicated on graphs and tables
WEIGHTING AND TIME
About 8 hours should be used for GIS, but is should be integrated with
mapwork and theory through the year.
METHODOLOGY
They concepts of GIS is often just given to learners to study. Learners
cannot make sense of the concept in this way. Today GIS is used around
us daily. There is a GIS map system on most smart phones, in shopping
centres to find your way in our cars when we drive on the television to
show where news events are taking place.
Use these examples to understand the concepts of GIS but always refer
back to topographic maps and orthophoto maps, as this is what you will
face in the final exams.
You do not need a computer to understand basic GIS concepts.
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CONCEPTS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
GIS: It is a tool used for capturing, analysing and displaying data.
Remote sensing: Observations from a distance.
Resolution: Refer to detail and clarity of an image.
Pixels: the small squares making up a photograph.
Spatial data: Describe the shape and location of geographical features
using coordinates.
Attribute data: Data that is descriptive.
Vector data: Features shown by line, points and polygons.
Raster data: Features shown by shapes.
Data layering: Combining different layers of data
Buffering: Creation of an off-limit zone
Data Manipulation: Change data to make it more useful
Querying: Investigate the data and find answers about specific datasets
Data standardisation: To make the data similar to other data set.
Data sharing: Make data available for other users to access..
Data security: To ensure that data is safe from tampering
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COMPONENTS OF GIS
There are FOUR components of GIS:
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Data
4. User
FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS
Capture, Store, Update, Manipulate and Analyse Spatially referenced
data
SOURCES OF INFORMATION FOR GIS
Aerial photos
Satellite images
Survey data
Census data
Fieldwork
APPLICATION OF GIS BY THE
✓ Government: census, elections, planning, budgeting,
research, problem solving.
✓ Private sector: used to improve productivity and solve any
geographical query.
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ACTIVITY
Answer the following questions
4.1 Study the figure below and answer the following questions.
B
A
4.1.1 Point A is a example of Remote Sensing. Define the term Remote Sensing.
____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________(1 x 1) (1)
4.1.2 Feature B is a component of GIS. State this component.
_____________________________________________________ (1 x 1) (1)
4.2 The figure below shows a block on the topographical map. Study it and
answer the following questions.
Name the type of vector data used to indicate the road R33
(N.B: Vector data is either: point data OR line data OR polygon data)
_____________________________________________________ (1 x 1) (1)
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3.2 Use the block to draw paper GIS in each of the blocks below.
POLICE STATION ARTERIAL ROUTE CEMETERY
(3 x 1) (3)
2.2 Define the following terms:
Database:
______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ (1 x 1) (1)
Data Layering:
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________ (1 x 1) (1)
Data manipulation:
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________ (1 x 1) (1)
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4.4 An urban and regional planner wants to study building density in the maps
below. She/He decides to use an orthophoto map instead of a topographical
map. Discuss TWO reasons why an orthophoto map is ideal for the study of
building density.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________ (2 x 2) (4)
EXTRACT OF ORTHOPHOTO MAP
EXTRACT OF TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP
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