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Geography Grade 11 P1 Eastern Cape November 2017 Memo (Eng)

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Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 NOVEMBER 2017 GEOGRAPHY P1 MARKING GUIDELINE This marking guideline consists of 13 pages.
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 GEOGRAPHY P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) SECTION A: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – THE ATMOSPHERE AND GEOMORPHOLOGY QUESTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 B√ 1.1.2 G√ 1.1.3 D√ 1.1.4 A√ 1.1.5 C√ 1.1.6 F√ 1.1.7 E√ (7 x 1) (7) 1.2 1.2.1 Crest √ 1.2.2 Talus √ 1.2.3 Pediment √ 1.2.4 Knickpoint √ 1.2.5 Escarp √ 1.2.6 Escarp √ 1.2.7 Crest √ 1.2.8 Escarp √ (8 x 1) (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P1 3 1.3 1.3.1 A – Ferrell / Mid-Latitude cell √ B – Hadley / Tropical cell √ (2 x 1) (2) 1.3.2 Occurs within the mid-latitudes, between 30° and 60° north and south √ Air sinks at 30° and rises at 60° in this cell √ (Any ONE) (1 x1) (1) 1.3.3 The ITCZ is situated over the Tropic of Cancer. √√ (1 x 2) (2) 1.3.4 (a) Tropical easterlies / Trade winds √ (1 x 1) (1) (b) In the southern hemisphere, deviation of winds is to your left as air moves from a high pressure to a low pressure √√ OR In the northern hemisphere, deviation of winds is to your right as air moves from a high pressure to a low pressure √√ (Any ONE) (1 x 2) (2) 1.3.5 The wind originates in the southern hemisphere, with deviation to the left, as it crosses the equator it deviates to the right √√ (1 x 2) (2) 1.3.6 (a) ITCZ √ (1 x 1) (1) (b) Heavy moisture laden tropical easterlies converge at the ITCZ/equatorial low. √√ Intensive heating causes rapid rising of air and subsequent condensation and the formation of clouds with a large vertical extent. √√ (2 x 2) (4) 1.4 1.4.1 Isobars √ (1 x 1) (1) 1.4.2 1020 hPa √ (1 x 1) (1) 1.4.3 C – Saddle√ D – Low pressure √ (2 x 1) (2) 1.4.4 ITCZ has moved southwards, because the south Atlantic and south Indian high pressure systems are close to the land √ Interior of the country experience high temperatures √ (2 x 1) (2) 1.4.5 (a) South √ (1 x 1) (1) (b) Pressure gradient established√√, because of the high pressure over the ocean and low pressure over the land √√ As air starts to move from high to low, √√ Coriolis force starts to influence the direction. √√ The wind starts to deflect to the left √√ according to Ferrell’s law √√ and thus causes southerly winds instead of westerly winds at the weather stations √√ (Any FOUR – Explanation is important) (4 x 2) (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 GEOGRAPHY P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) 1.5 1.5.1 Horizontally layered sedimentary rock √ (1 x 1) (1) 1.5.2 It is steep and terraced. √√ (1 x 2) (2) 1.5.3 The slopes consists of alternating soft and hard layered rock √√ The harder layers are difficult to erode and cause steep cliffs √√ The softer layers are easier to erode and cause more gentler slopes. √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) 1.5.4 (a) Headward erosion √ (1 x 1) (1) (b) The layers under the top layer are less resistant √√ Repeated undercutting into the softer layers will eventually cause the harder upper layer to tumble in √√ Repetitive undercutting and tumbling in, will eventually form a gorge √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) 1.5.5 The river is too deep for any use in agriculture √√ The steep slopes make the construction of dams possible if the water can be directed to other areas √√ (Any ONE) (1 x 2) (2) 1.6 1.6.1 Laccolith √ (1 x 1) (1) 1.6.2 It consists of massive igneous rocks √ It has a mushroom shape √ It is connected to the magma chamber through a pipe √ (2 x 1) (2) (a) Exfoliation √ (1 x 1) (1) (b) Expansion during the day and contraction during the night √√ Repeating of this process, will later cause the top layers of the rock to slide off √√ (2 x 2) (4) 1.6.4 In stage 1, a massive amount of magma moves to the surface, and the pressure of this movement is causes the layered rocks to bend upwards. √√ In stage 2, the molten magma solidifies and causes a laccolite √√ During stage 3, the upper softer layers are being removed through weathering and erosion. √√ In stage 4, the upper softer layers have been eroded away and exposes this hard resistant dome to the earth’s surface. √√ (4 x 2) (8) [75] Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P1 5 QUESTION 2 2.1 2.1.1 low √ 2.1.2 Indian √ 2.1.3 Tropic of cancer √ 2.1.4 June to September √ 2.1.5 southwest √ 2.1.6 tropical √ 2.1.7 macro √ 2.1.8 floods √ (8 x 1) (8) 2.2 2.2.1 tectonic activity √ 2.2.2 bad lands √ 2.2.3 conical hill √ 2.2.4 basalt plateau √ 2.2.5 butte √ 2.2.6 mesa √ 2.2.7 cap rock √ (7 x 1) (7) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 GEOGRAPHY P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) 2.3 2.3.1 A – Chinook √ B – Föhn √ (2 x 1) (2) 2.3.2 windward √ (1 x 1) (1) 2.3.3 On the windward side of the mountains, condensation occurs and moisture is released in the form of precipitation √√ As the wind rises and moves over the mountain, more moisture is released and eventually becomes drier √√ On the leeward side, descending air causes the last available moisture to evaporate as it heats up √√ With descending air on the leeward side, there is no condensation √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) 2.3.4 Chinook The warm air melts the snow during winter √√ This allows for agricultural activities to proceed as water is available √√ It also causes more pleasant working conditions during the colder months √√ Melting snow may also cause floods √√ Föhn The intense heat over central Europe makes people lazy and sick √√ The physical dehydration of people influences production negatively √√ Droughts / dry up agricultural land √√ Fires on agricultural land √√ (Any FOUR – Conditions on both continents must be discussed) (4 x 2) (8) 2.4 2.4.1 Maritime tropical air √ (1 x 1) (1) 2.4.2 The mT air of Port Nolloth is influenced by cold waters √ The mT air of Durban is influenced by warm waters √ (2 x 1) (2) 2.4.3 Cold currents reduce temperatures and rainfall √√ Warm currents cause higher temperatures and rainfall √√ (2 x 2) (4) 2.4.4 During July the ITCZ moves northwards and the apparent direct sunrays are in the northern hemisphere, therefore temperatures are lower √√ During January the ITCZ moves southwards and the direct sunrays are over tropic of Capricorn, hence the higher temperatures √√ (2 x 2) (4) 2.4.5 Bloemfontein is situated inland, with the land influencing the temperature √√ Land heats up quicker than water and also releases heat faster √√ Land’s albedo effect is very low, and therefore absorbs most of the heat √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P1 7 2.5 2.5.1 A – Cuesta √ B – Homoclinal ridge / Hogsback √ (1 + 1) (2) 2.5.2 (a) Retreat of the scarp slope without the height decreasing (1 x 1) (1) (b) Westerly/westwards √ (1 x 1) (1) (c) Undercutting will occur at the less resistant rocks, which is on the eastern side of the landforms √√ (1 x 2) (2) 2.5.3 Cuestas Cuestas have a gentler dip slope √√ Agricultural activities are possible if contour ploughing is practiced √√ Settlements can develop, because infrastructure, like roads, railway lines, power lines, etc. can be constructed √√ Homoclinal ridge/Hogback Homoclinal ridges have a very steep dip slope √√ Normal human activities are either impossible or very difficult and expensive √√ Dip slopes of homoclinal ridges are sometimes used for forestry purposes √√ (Any FOUR) (4 x 2) (8) 2.6 2.6.1 Soil creep √ (1 x 1) (1) 2.6.2 Leaning poles / fences √ Curved growth pattern of trees √ Broken retaining wall √ Terraced slope √ (Any TWO) (2x 1) (2) 2.6.3 (a) 1cm per year √ (1 x 1) (1) (b) Wetting and drying of the sand grains √√ Heating and cooling of the sand grain √√ (2 x 2) (4) (c) Higher rainfall will increase movement, as extensive expanding and contracting will take place √√ The steeper the slope, the faster soil will move down the slope √√ (2 x 2) (4) 2.6.4 Steeper slopes can be sprayed or covered with cement √√ Retaining walls can be built to stabilise a slope √√ Highly fractured rocks can be solidified by emplacing rock bolts on to it √√ Drainage pipes could be inserted into the slope to allow for quicker draining of the water out of the soil √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) [75] Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 GEOGRAPHY P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) SECTION B: DEVELOPMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES QUESTION 3 3.1 3.1.1 E√ 3.1.2 G√ 3.1.3 A√ 3.1.4 H√ 3.1.5 C√ 3.1.6 I√ 3.1.7 B√ 3.1.8 D√ (8 x 1) (8) 3.2 3.2.1 Parent rock √ 3.2.2 R-horizon √ 3.2.3 C-horizon √ 3.2.4 O-horizon √ 3.2.5 A-horizon √ 3.2.6 R-horizon √ 3.2.7 Rainfall √ (7 x 1) (7) 3.3 3.3.1 Human Development Index √ (1 x 1) (1) 3.3.2 GDP/Capita √ Literacy (Education) √ Life Expectancy √ (Any ONE) (1 x 1) (1) 3.3.3 (a) Developed countries – Y √√ Developing countries – X √√ (2 x 2) (4) (b) The Gini-coefficient refers to the unequal distribution of wealth in countries, therefore only concentrates on economic development. √√ The HDI combines social and economic indicators to differentiate between developed and developing countries √√ Both indicators provide a number out of I, but the HDI indicates a number nearest to 1 as more developed, whereas the Gini’s nearest to 1, indicates very poor and unequal distribution of wealth √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P1 9 3.3.4 The population is still young and is an economic burden to the country √√ Youth cannot enter into work sectors √√ High population growth will put more pressure on human and natural resources √√ Overcrowded schools leads to poor education and low skills levels, which have a negative influence on productivity in the future √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) 3.4 3.4.1 The balance between a country’s imports and exports √ (Concept) (1 x 1) (1) 3.4.2 (a) The box of the imports is bigger √ The person is struggling to hold on to exports, implying that less exports occur √ (Any ONE) (1 x 1) (1) (b) Quotas √ Embargoes √ Subsidies for farmers to produce more products √ Tariffs on goods √ (Any TWO) (2 x 1) (2) 3.4.3 Better trade relationships will be established √√ No restrictions on certain goods √√ Products will be exported at a fair price to other countries √√ More production of agreed products to the world market √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) 3.4.4 It will build stronger international relationships √√ Countries will earn foreign exchange √√ Improved employment opportunities √√ Better industrialisation and import replacement √√ It will reduce poverty √√ Trade helps with capacity building √√ Infrastructure will be developed and upgraded √√ Multiplier effect will take effect, where one development will lead to the development of other sectors √√ (Any FOUR) (4 x 2) (8) 3.5 3.5.1 Lighting √ (1 x 1) (1) 3.5.2 Population increase will increase energy consumption √ (1 x 1) (1) 3.5.3 More households use electricity √√ Bigger percentage of South Africa’s households are connected to the electrical grid √√ (Any ONE) (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 GEOGRAPHY P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) 3.5.4 More financial expenses on the expansion of the energy grid and the building of power stations √√ Pressure on current energy supply causes load shedding, which retards economic growth √√ Extraction of more coal will exhaust the resource much quicker, with job losses and decrease in exports √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) 3.5.5 Switch off lights in rooms where nobody is around √√ Shower rather than bath √√ Decrease the hot water cylinder setting by 5ºC √√ Use heaters only when necessary, instead wear warm cloths √√ Use solar power panels √√ Change the bulbs to higher efficiency, lower watt bulbs √√ Don’t make the water kettle too full, only boil the amount needed √√ Wash clothes in cold water rather than hot water √√ Use the washing line rather than the tumble dryer √√ Use few ornamental lights √√ Open the fridge door less √√ (Any FOUR) (4 x 2) (8) 3.6 3.6.1 Thermal energy/ Use of coal √ (1 x 1) (1) 3.6.2 The resource being used by the industries is a non-renewable resource. √√ (1 x 2) (2) 3.6.3 (a) Carbon dioxide √ Carbon monoxide √ Nitrogen oxide √ (Any ONE) (1 x 1) (1) (b) Global warming √ Acid rain √ (2 x 1) (2) 3.6.4 People continually use a non-renewable resource √√ Extracting the resource causes environmental harm √√ Ecosystems and habitat are destroyed √√ The gasses being emitted cause climate change √√ Biodiversity is destroyed √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) 3.6.5 It is a huge provider of employment √√ South Africa has a lot of coal reserves and it earns foreign exchange √√ Coal forms the basis of other industries like soap manufacturing, Sasol, etc. √√ It is relatively cheap to extract and cheap to generate power, therefore industries pay lower prices for energy compared to other parts of the world. √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) [75] Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P1 11 QUESTION 4 4.1 4.1.1 Core-periphery model √ 4.1.2 Sustainable development model √ 4.1.3 Rostow’s model √ 4.1.4 Core-periphery model √ 4.1.5 Rostow’s model √ 4.1.6 Sustainable development model √ 4.1.7 Core-periphery model √ (7 x 1) (7) 4.2 4.2.1 Renewable √ 4.2.2 Non-renewable √ 4.2.3 Renewable √ 4.2.4 Renewable √ 4.2.5 Renewable √ 4.2.6 Non-renewable √ 4.2.7 Non-renewable √ 4.2.8 Non-renewable √ (8 x 1) (8) 4.3 4.3.1 Process where community members come together to take collective action to enhance development √ (Concept) (1 x 1) (1) 4.3.2 Socio-economic development of impoverished communities √ Significantly improves the well-being of households in rural communities √ (2 x 1) (2) 4.3.3 It is presented to many households throughout Southern Africa √√ All community members are invited to attend √√ Training covers several modules on homestead agriculture and food security √√ (Any ONE) (1 x 2) (2) 4.3.4 Monitoring makes sure that the skills acquired are correctly implemented √√ It makes sure that participants in the programmes can confront any challenge √√ (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 GEOGRAPHY P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) 4.3.5 It helps with agricultural expansion √√ It centres around the development of human resources √√ It enhances organising and develops administrative skills √√ Helps with the understanding of health care and health services √√ Helps with nation building √√ It improves infrastructure and modern technology usage √√ It increases the standard of living and empowers women √√ (Any THREE) (3 x 2) (6) 4.4 4.4.1 Multilateral √ (1 x 1) (1) 4.4.2 More than one organisation (different people) are providing aid √ (1 x 1) (1) 4.4.3 The aid only provides a temporary solution to the problem, but does not have a long-term benefit for the community √√ (1 x 2) (2) 4.4.4 (a) Humanitarian aid √ (1 x 1) (1) (b) The picture depicts a very dry environment, therefore aid during drought-stricken times √√ (1 x 2) (2) 4.4.5 It can increase the rate of economic growth √√ Helps with the development of resources and provision of energy √√ Encourages and helps to implement appropriate technical systems √√ Provides employment in new industries √√ Reduces the need for certain imported goods √√ Helps with agricultural production through the use of modern technology √√ Provides primary health care like the provision of injection programs and the training of nurses √√ Helps with family planning √√ Provides students with bursaries to study abroad √√ Provides technical assistance to governments that implement development programs √√ Can also help to protect human rights and dignity √√ (Any FOUR) (4 x 2) (8) 4.5 4.5.1 Wind energy √ (1 x 1) (1) 4.5.2 It kills birds √ It’s not always available √ (2 x 1) (2) 4.5.3 No coal or water is being used √√ No emissions of greenhouse gasses, thus it does not contribute to global warming √√ There are no poisonous or dangerous waste products √√ The area beneath the windmills can be used for the cultivation of crops √√ Farmers can get rental money from the wind power utility company √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over
Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P1 13 4.5.4 (a) When more environmentally friendly energy sources is used to generate electricity √√ (1 x 2) (2) (b) New machinery has to be manufactured, which leads to increased job opportunities √√ Non-conventional energy can be generated in smaller areas and regions, uplifting the economy of remote areas √√ Increased usage of non-conventional energy will lower the price of fossil fuel, which might benefit South Africa √√ (3 x 2) (6) 4.6 4.6.1 When we use the resource in such a way that future generations can also benefit from the same resource √ (Concept) (1 x 1) (1) 4.6.2 Recycle is when a resource is used to make other products, whereas Reuse refers to the use of a resource more than once without destroying it √√ (1 x2) (2) 4.6.3 Creates job opportunities and self-employed opportunities √√ New machines and facilities broaden the skills and knowledge levels of workers √√ Less use of products, save a lot of money for individuals, which can be used somewhere else. √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) 4.6.4 It reduces landfill waste √√ Conserves natural resources √√ Saves forests and other natural habitats √√ Reduces energy consumption √√ Decreases pollution and global warming √√ (Any FOUR) (4 x 2) (8) [75] GRAND TOTAL: 225 Copyright reserved Please turn over

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