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GRADE 10
GEOGRAPHY P2
EXEMPLAR 2012
MEMORANDUM
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Geography Grade 10 P2 National Exemplar 2012 Memo (English)
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- Question 1.1Mapwork and GIS
- Question 1.2Mapwork and GIS
- Question 1.3Mapwork and GIS
- Question 1.4Mapwork and GIS
- Question 1.5Mapwork and GIS
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- Question 1.14Mapwork and GIS
- Question 1.15Mapwork and GIS15 marks
- Question 2.1Mapwork and GIS3 marks
- Question 2.2Mapwork and GIS2 marks
- Question 2.3Mapwork and GIS2 marks
- Question 2.4Mapwork and GIS8 marks
- Question 2.5Mapwork and GIS4 marks
- Question 2.6Mapwork and GIS1 marks
- Question 3.1Mapwork and GIS5 marks
- Question 3.2Mapwork and GIS2 marks
- Question 3.3Mapwork and GIS4 marks
- Question 3.4Mapwork and GIS2 marks
- Question 3.5Mapwork and GIS2 marks
- Question 3.6Water resources4 marks
- Question 3.7Water resources4 marks
- Question 3.8Mapwork and GIS2 marks
- Question 4.1Mapwork and GIS1 marks
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Geography/P2 2 DBE/2012
NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar – Memorandum
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map
3424BB HUMANSDORP, 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 map reference of the topographical map north of Humansdorp is ...
A 3325AA.
B 3424BD.
C 3324DD. C
D 3424BA.
1.2 The topographical map number 3424 refers to …
A contours and isobars.
B isobars and contours.
C longitude and latitude. D
D latitude and longitude.
1.3 The types of scales used on the topographical map are:
(i) Ratio
(ii) Fraction
(iii) Word
(iv) Line
Choose the correct combination:
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (iii) and (iv) D
D (i) and (iv)
1.4 The scale of the orthophoto map is … times larger than the scale of the
topographical map.
A 5
B 10
C 20 A
D 40
1.5 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is … metres.
A 5
B 10
C 20 A
D 50
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1.6 Contour lines, trigonometrical stations, spot heights and benchmarks
represent …
A lines joining places of equal height.
B places of similar vegetation.
C altitude (height above sea-level). C
D lines joining places of equal temperature.
1.7 The road on the topographical map that links Humansdorp with Jeffrey's Bay
is the …
A R102.
B R330.
C N2. C
D N12.
1.8 The exact height of T in block A5 on the topographical map is … metres.
A 20
B 200
C 2 000 B
D 20 000
1.9 The human-made feature found at W in block A7 on the topographical map
is a …
A dam wall
B bridge.
C railway. A
D waterfall.
1.10 The feature found at 1 on the orthophoto map is a/an …
A cemetery.
B small dam.
C excavation. B
D orchard.
1.11 The physical/natural feature found at X in block F4/5 on the topographical
map is a ...
A dam.
B waterfall.
C marsh and vlei. C
D river island.
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1.12 The main method used to transport water to the agricultural land in block F3
on the topographical map is by means of …
A wind pumps.
B pipelines.
C canals. D
D furrows.
1.13 The feature marked 3-4 on the orthophoto map is a ...
A spur.
B valley.
C saddle. B
D ridge.
1.14 The feature labelled 10 on the orthophoto map is a/an …
A house.
B industry.
C school. B
D church.
1.15 The slope marked 5-6 on the orthophoto map is …
A concave.
B convex.
C terraced. A
D even.
(15 x 1) [15]
QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS
2.1 Calculate the straight-line distance along the N2 between benchmark 209
(A3/4) and the Plettenberg Bay exit point (A1) in kilometres.
Distance = 8,6 cm x 0,5 km (Range: 8,4 cm to 8,8 cm)
= 4,3 km (3)
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2.2 Give the following:
2.2.1 The compass direction between spot height 25 in block H6 and
trigonometrical station 124 in block H6/7 on the topographical map
Southwest (1)
2.2.2 The true bearing between spot height 25 in block H6 and
trigonometrical station 124 in block H6/7 on the topographical map
40° (38° to 42°) (1)
2.3 Which ONE, compass direction or true bearing, is a more accurate way of
indicating direction? Give ONE reason for your answer.
Answer: True bearing
Reason: Gives exact location in degrees (2)
2.4 With the aid of a simple diagram, explain how the map
3424BB HUMANSDORP was named.
34°S 24°E 25°E
A B A B for position of map
A B
C D C D
for grid
A B A B
C D
C D C D
35°S
34 refers to latitudinal position
24 refers to longitudinal position
First B refers to big block B
Second B refers to small block B in big block B
Humansdorp is the largest settlement on the topographic map (8)
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2.5 Give the exact coordinates of spot height 77 in block E2.
34°04'11″S 24°46'15″E (4)
2.6 By how much must the 3424BB HUMANSDORP topographical map be
enlarged to be the same size as reality?
50 000 times (1)
[20]
QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 You are a first-time hiker who is not very fit. You can choose to hike from
point 4 to point 3 or from point 6 to point 5.
3.1.1 Which ONE will you choose?
4 to 3 (1 x 2) (2)
3.1.2 Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 3.1.1.
Steepness of slope more or less the same throughout 4 to 3
Slope steeper at 5 than starting point at 6
[Any ONE] (1 x 3) (3)
3.2 Distinguish between the Krom River in block G2 and the Kamste River in
block E6 by indicating which one is perennial/permanent and which one is
non-perennial/periodic.
Krom River is perennial/permanent
Kamste River is non-perennial/periodic (1 x 2) (2)
3.3 Indicate the flow direction of the Seekoei River running through Broadlands in
block D2 and give a reason for your answer.
Direction: East
Reason: The dam wall is to the east of the river OR
The height of the land decreases to the east
[Any ONE] (2 x 2) (4)
3.4 Give ONE piece of evidence from the topographical map to show that nature
conservation is a priority in the mapped area.
The area has a lot of woodlands
Many rows of trees
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
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3.5 No rivers flow through block B8. Name ONE method that farmers have
introduced to obtain water in the area.
They use a water reservoir
Underground water from wind pump
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
3.6 Many people visit Jeffrey's Bay during the summer holiday. The huge number
of visitors may lead to pollution of the ocean. Name ONE source of pollution by
the visitors and ONE effect it will have on the ocean environment.
Source: Litter e.g. plastics and bottles
Effects: Spoil the environment
Plastics trap seabirds and animals
If plastic is swallowed by the seabirds and ocean animals, it blocks
their digestive systems and they starve to death
Plastics do not break down easily
[Any ONE effect] (2 x 2) (4)
3.7 The Seekoei River can overflow its blanks during heavy rains. Give TWO
negative effects that may be experienced in the area adjacent to the river as
it flows to the ocean.
Destruction of houses
Damage to infrastructure such as roads, bridges and electricity supplies
Outbreak of water-borne diseases
Loss of life
Destruction of the ecosystem
Destruction of animals' habitats
The nature reserve might be destroyed
High costs to rebuild the infrastructure
[Any TWO – Accept other reasonable answers] (2 x 2) (4)
3.8 Imagine you are a tourist information officer. You must compile a tourist
brochure for Humansdorp and the surrounding areas. Name ONE important
attraction which you will include in the brochure.
Jeffrey's Bay
Caravan park
Sea Lion Point/Seekoeipunt
Claptons Beach
Paradise Beach
Foulkes Point
Water activities at dams
Krom River Holiday Resort
Marina Martinique
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
[25]
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYTEMS
4.1 Write the acronym GIS in full.
Geographic Information Systems (1 x 1) (1)
4.2 Name any ONE component of a GIS.
Hardware
Software
User
Data
Processes
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
4.3 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a statement in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A–E) next to the number (1–4) below.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. The science of acquiring information A spatial data
about the earth's surface without actually
being in contact with it B points
2. A real world phenomenon of which the C lines
location and/or shape can be described
in terms of a spatial reference system D spatial objects
3. Data described in terms of location or E remote sensing
grid reference
4. The type of symbol cartographers use to
describe roads, rivers and railways
1 E
2 D
3 A
4 C (4 x 1) (4)
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4.4 Spatial data can be managed as points, lines or polygons. Name ONE line
feature in block A3.
N2
Fence
Hiking trail
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
4.5 Name ONE attribute of the N2 running from west (block A1) to east
(block A10) across the topographic map.
Has a tarred surface
Has many lanes
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
4.6 Why was GIS developed?
For collecting, analysing, managing, modelling and
presenting geographic data
[Any TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
[15]
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