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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
GEOGRAPHY P2
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018
MARKS: 75
TIME: 1½ hours
EXAMINATION
NUMBER:
CENTRE
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Q1
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Geography Grade 12 P2 NSC Supplementary 2018 QP (Eng)
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NSC Supplementary Exam 2018
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1Map work
- Question 1.2Map work
- Question 1.3Map work
- Question 1.4Map work
- Question 1.5Map work
- Question 1.6Map work
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- Question 1.7Climate and weather
- Question 1.8Economic geography of South Africa
- Question 1.9Map work
- Question 1.10Map work
- Question 1.11Map work
- Question 1.12Rural and urban settlements
- Question 1.13Rural and urban settlements
- Question 1.14Geomorphology
- Question 1.15Geomorphology15 marks
- Question 2.1Map work5 marks
- Question 2.2Map work8 marks
- Question 2.3Map work7 marks
- Question 3.1Climate and weather7 marks
- Question 3.2Geomorphology6 marks
- Question 3.3Rural and urban settlements5 marks
- Question 3.4Geomorphology2 marks
- Question 3.5Economic geography of South Africa4 marks
- Question 3.6Rural and urban settlements2 marks
- Question 4.1Map work5 marks
- Question 4.2Map work5 marks
- Question 4.3Map work5 marks
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Geography/P2 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018
NSC
RESOURCE MATERIAL
1. An extract from topographical map 2627CD PARYS.
2. Orthophoto map 2627 CD 19 PARYS.
3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by schools for their own use.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your EXAMINATION NUMBER and CENTRE NUMBER in the spaces
on the cover page.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
3. You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographical map (2627CD PARYS) and
an orthophoto map (2627 CD 19 PARYS) of a part of the mapped area.
4. You must hand the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the
invigilator at the end of this examination session.
5. You may use the blank page at the back of this question paper for all rough
work and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
6. Show ALL calculations and use supplied formulae, where applicable. Marks
will be allocated for these.
7. Indicate the correct unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations.
NO marks will be allocated for answers with incorrect units.
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator and a magnifying glass.
9. The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area
covered by the orthophoto map.
10. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographical map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Aerodrome Vliegveld
Caravan Park Karavaanpark
Diggings Uitgrawings
Golf Course Gholfbaan
Gap Poort
Holiday Resort Vakansieoord
Island Eiland
Purification Plant Watersuiweringsaanleg
River Rivier
Sewage Works Rioolwerke
Woodlands Beboste Gebied
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NSC
GENERAL INFORMATION ON PARYS
Parys is a town in the Free State in South Africa. It is located on the banks of the
Vaal River approximately 115 km south of Johannesburg. The completion of the
railway line to Parys in 1905 suddenly made Parys more accessible to the public and
this, in turn, led to the growth of the town as a holiday resort and industrial centre.
Many artists have settled in the town and the variety of new, interesting shops and
attractions make it the ideal breakaway from Gauteng and other big centres. Parys lies
within the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site. The Vredefort Crater is the largest
verified impact crater on Earth. The Vredefort Dome was added to the list of
UNESCO World Heritage Sites for its geological interest.
PARYS .
Coordinates: 26°54'S 27°27'E
[Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parys, South Africa, Freestate]
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NSC
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographical map (2627CD
PARYS), as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area. Various options
are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and
write only the letter (A–D) in the block next to each question.
1.1 The provincial border found on the topographical map separates the Free State
and …
A Northern Cape.
B Gauteng.
C KwaZulu-Natal.
D Mpumalanga.
1.2 The topographical map index south-east of Parys is …
A 2727AB.
B 2727AD.
C 2627DC.
D 2727BA.
1.3 The difference in height between trigonometrical station 99 and
spot height 1532 in block B9 is … metres.
A 1 433
B 1 685,3
C 153,3
D 1 532
1.4 The true bearing of the windpump in block F4 from spot height 1474 in
block E6 is …
A 120°
B 240°
C 60°
D 200°
1.5 The general direction in which the non-perennial stream flows in block J8 is …
A south.
B east.
C north.
D west.
1.6 The grid reference/coordinates of the excavations in block J5 is …
A 26°56ʹ42ʺE 27°24ʹ30ʺS/26°56,7ʹE 27°24,5ʹS.
B 26°56ʹ30ʺS 27°24ʹ42ʺE/26°56,5ʹS 27°24,7ʹE.
C 26°56ʹ42ʺS 27°24ʹ30ʺE/26°56,7ʹS 27°24,5ʹE.
D 26°56ʹ30ʺE 27°24ʹ42ʺS/26°56,5ʹE 27°24,7ʹS.
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NSC
1.7 The area at P in block H7 has a higher temperature than area Q in block J3
due to the …
A artificial surfaces.
B aspect of slope.
C thermal belt.
D river's influence.
1.8 The major primary activity in the mapped area is …
A mining.
B forestry.
C fishing.
D farming.
1.9 The landform indicated by line 8 on the orthophoto map is a …
A gorge.
B spur.
C valley.
D poort.
1.10 The national highway (N1) becomes … Street where it passes through the
town of Parys.
A Sciffier
B Allenby
C Breë
D Eike
1.11 The man-made feature at 10 on the orthophoto map is a/an …
A mine dump.
B excavation.
C dam.
D quarry.
1.12 The main reason for the linear-shaped settlement at S in block I5 is the …
A road.
B fence.
C boundary.
D river.
1.13 Parys can be regarded as a/an … settlement.
A mining
B gap
C educational
D bridge
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1.14 The drainage pattern in block J3 is a … pattern.
A trellis
B dendritic
C rectangular
D radial
1.15 Where the stream in block J8 flows into the dam at X, it is a …-order stream.
A first
B second
C third
D fourth
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NSC
QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
2.1 Calculate, in km2, the area highlighted in RED on the topographical map, which
indicates the area covered by the orthophoto map. Show ALL calculations.
Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Formula: Area length breadth
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(5 x 1) (5)
2.2 Refer to lines 11–12 on the orthophoto map, which loosely follow a hiking trail.
2.2.1 Calculate the average gradient between 11–12. Show ALL
calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
vertical interval (VI)
Formula: Gradient
horizontal equivalent (HE)
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(5 x 1) (5)
2.2.2 Give evidence from the orthophoto map to show that the average
gradient calculated in QUESTION 2.2.1 is NOT a true reflection of the
real landscape.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(2 x 1) (2)
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2.2.3 The hiking trail is recommended for novice (first-time) hikers. Give ONE
reason evident in your answer to QUESTION 2.2.1 to support this
statement.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
2.3 Refer to the information about the magnetic declination of Parys found on the
topographical map.
2.3.1 Calculate the magnetic declination of Parys for 2018. Show ALL
calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Difference in years: ______________________________________
______________________________________
Mean annual change: ______________________________________
Total change: ______________________________________
______________________________________
Magnetic declination for 2018: ______________________________
______________________________
(5 x 1) (5)
2.3.2 Compare the magnetic declination for 2018 to the magnetic declination
for 2011 and indicate which one is bigger.
________________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
2.3.3 Give ONE reason for your answer to QUESTION 2.3.2.
________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
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NSC
QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 Refer to block B2.
3.1.1 State the climatological factor that affected the location of the
woodlands (plantation) in block B2
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(1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 Explain how the climatological factor stated in QUESTION 3.1.1
benefits the growth of the trees in the woodlands.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(2 x 2) (4)
3.1.3 Evaluate how topography influenced the location of the woodlands in
block B2.
________________________________________________________
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.2 Refer to the meander and slopes 13 and 14 on the orthophoto map.
3.2.1 Name the slopes of meanders 13 and 14 respectively.
Slope 13: ________________________________________________
Slope 14: ________________________________________________
(2 x 1) (2)
3.2.2 Explain how slope 13 could have increased the size of Grooteiland.
________________________________________________________
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.2.3 Discuss why the geomorphological activity at slope 14 may cause the
inhabitants of the settlements along the river to take precautionary
measures to protect their properties in the future.
________________________________________________________
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(1 x 2) (2)
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3.3 Refer to the street patterns at P and at T in blocks H7 and I9.
3.3.1 Name the predominant street patterns at P and T.
P: ______________________________________________________
T: ______________________________________________________
(2 x 1) (2)
3.3.2 Would area P or area T experience more traffic congestion?
Give a reason for your answer.
Answer: _________________________________________________
Reason: _________________________________________________
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(1 + 2) (3)
3.4 Refer to blocks E1, F1 and F2 on the topographical map. Explain the role of the
trees found along the banks of the Vaal River.
_______________________________________________________________
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.5 The Vredefort Dome and Crater are tourist attractions associated with the town
of Parys. Evaluate the positive economic impact of the Vredefort Dome and
Crater on the economy of Parys.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(2 x 2) (4)
3.6 Refer to industrial area U in block I8.
3.6.1 Is industrial area U a heavy or light industrial zone?
________________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
3.6.2 Give ONE reason for your answer to QUESTION 3.6.1.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.1 Refer to the protected area in block H7.
4.1.1 Is the process during which an area is demarcated known as data
layering or buffering?
________________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
4.1.2 Give reasons, evident on the topographical map, for the location of the
protected area.
________________________________________________________
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(2 x 2) (4)
4.2 Attribute data provides useful information in a GIS.
4.2.1 Define the term attribute data.
________________________________________________________
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(1 x 1) (1)
4.2.2 Discuss TWO attributes that influenced the location of the hospital in
block G9.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(2 x 2) (4)
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4.3 Refer to the orthophoto map.
4.3.1 The orthophoto map has a medium resolution. Does this mean that the
orthophoto map has a high level of clarity?
________________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
4.3.2 Explain your answer to QUESTION 4.3.1.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(1 x 2) (2)
4.3.3 Suggest ways in which data manipulation can improve the quality of
the orthophoto map.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(1 x 2) (2)
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