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