# Geography Grade 10 P2 Eastern Cape November 2018 QP (Eng) > Grade 10 Geography Paper 2 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2018 (English), 13 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr10-qp-nov-2018-eng/d90bb94e-d14e-40dd-a3e3-86b98dc67169 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Geography - Grade: Grade 10 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2018 - Exam period: Eastern Cape November - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 13 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10) › [Geography](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10/geography) › [Geography Grade 10 P2 Eastern Cape November 2018 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr10-qp-nov-2018-eng/d90bb94e-d14e-40dd-a3e3-86b98dc67169) ## About this document Geography · Grade 10 · Eastern Cape November · 2018. Question paper, 13 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GRADE 10 ____ NAME: SURNAME: NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 NOVEMBER 2018 GEOGRAPHY P2 MARKS: 75 TIME: 1½ hours MARKS HOD CLUSTER PROVINCIAL TOTAL MOD. Q1 15 MARKS Q2 20 Q3 24 75 75 Q4 16 This question paper consists of 13 pages, including 1 page for rough work and calculations. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) RESOURCE MATERIAL 1. An extract from the topographical map 3126 DD QUEENSTOWN. 2. Orthophoto map 3126DD 13 QUEENSTOWN 3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by the schools for their own use. INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Write your NAME in the space provided 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 topographic map (3126 BB QUEENSTOWN) and an orthophoto map (3126 DD 13 QUEENSTOWN) of a part of the mapped area. 4. You must hand in the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of this examination session. 5. You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work. DO NOT detach this page from the question paper. 6. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be awarded for these. 7. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations. Ensure that units are maintained throughout ALL your calculations and final answer. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 9. The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map. 10. A glossary of some of the English and Afrikaans words and their translations appears below. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Landing strip Vliegveld Furrow Voor Caravan Park Karavaanpark Canal Kanaal Sewerage works Rioolwerke Golf Course Gholfbaan Excavation Uitgrawing Nature reserve Natuurreservaat Rifle Range Skietbaan Aerodrome Vliegveld Ravine Kloof Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) GEOGRAPHY P2 3 GENERAL INFORMATION ON QUEENSTOWN Queenstown, now Komani[2], is a town in the middle of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, roughly halfway between the smaller towns of Cathcart and Sterkstroom. It is currently the commercial, administrative and educational centre of the surrounding farming district. Its former nickname, "Rose Capital of South Africa", comes from the large gardens and open places for flowers, (especially roses), in and around the town. Coordinates: 31° 54′ 0″ S, 26° 53′ 0″ E [Source: https://www.google.co.za/images] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 3126DD QUEENSTOWN, 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 (1.1–1.15). 1.1 The map code of the topographic map of Queenstown indicates that the town lies on the ... A 31º E longitude and 26º N latitude. B 31º E longitude and 26º S latitude. C 31º S latitude and 26º E longitude. D 31º N latitude and 26º E longitude. 1.2 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is … A 20 m. B 10 m. C 15 m. D 5 m. 1.3 The map scales that are evident on the topographic map is a … scale. A ratio and a word B ratio and a fraction C line and ratio D line and word 1.4 The index number of the map sheet northwest of Queenstown is … A 3126 DD. B 3126 DD. C 3125 CC. D 3126 DA. 1.5 Queenstown is in the … province. A Eastern Cape B Western Cape C KwaZulu-Natal D North West 1.6 The scale of the orthophoto map is ... than that of the topographic map. A 5 times larger B 5 times smaller C 10 times larger D 10 times smaller Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) GEOGRAPHY P2 5 1.7 The landform that is found at K in block I5 on the topographic map is a… A spur. B valley. C cliff. D flat-topped mountain. 1.8 The feature marked R on the topographic map is a … A rift valley. B gorge. C mountain pass. D gap. 1.9 The grid reference / co-ordinates of trigonometrical station 184 in block H1 is … A 31º57’40” S / 26º48’40” E. B 31º58’40” E / 26º48’16” S. C 31º59’30” S / 25º48’44” E. D 34º02’40” E / 24º48’16” S. 1.10 The altitude shown by the trigonometrical station in block E7 is … A 1 100 m. B 199,0 m. C 1 121,7 m. D 349 m. 1.11 The type of river marked L in Block H9 is a … A perennial river. B non-perennial river. C dry water course. D dry pan. 1.12 Which route would a motorist use to travel to Whittlesea from Queenstown? A National road B Arterial road C Secondary road D Other road Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) 1.13 The height of the road shown on the topographic map in block F9 is 1 169,2 metres which is indicated by a … on the map. A spot height B trigonometrical station C contour line D bench mark 1.14 Refer to block G10 on the topographic map. To travel to East London from Queenstown, a motorist would take a(n) … direction. A easterly B southerly C south easterly D south westerly 1.15 How many kilometres would a motorist travel from block J1 on the topographic map to Whittlesea? A 48 km B 26 km C 32 km D 20 km (15 x 1) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) GEOGRAPHY P2 7 SECTION B: MAPWORK CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES QUESTION 2 2.1 Draw a line scale for this word scale: 1 cm represents 10 km (Your line scale should show 100 km.) (2 x 1) (2) 2.2 Calculate the demarcated straight line distance in kilometres between number 7 and number 8 on the orthophoto map. (4 x 1) (4) 2.3 Name the features at each of the following co-ordinates: (a) 31°53’00” S 26⁰ 51’30” E: (b) 31°55’10” S 26⁰ 56’10” E: (2 x 1) (2) 2.4 Determine the true bearing from spot height 1496 to spot height 1414 in block A5. True bearing = (2 x 1) (2) 2.5 Use the information in QUESTION 2.4 above. Calculate the magnetic bearing for 2018. The present magnetic declination is 27°12’. Magnetic bearing = (5 x 1) (5) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) 2.6 Draw a simple cross section from A to B on the landform below. Use a vertical scale of 1 cm = 1 m. A B (3 x 1) (3) 2.7 Name the landform that is depicted by the cross section in QUESTION 2.6. (1 x 2) (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) GEOGRAPHY P2 9 QUESTION 3: MAP AND PHOTO APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION 3.1 Provide TWO pieces of evidence from the map to prove that agriculture takes place in block G1. (2 x 1) (2) 3.2 Identify the following on the map: 3.2.1 Recreational place in block D6/E6. 3.2.2 Tourist attraction site in block C3. (2 x 1) (2) 3.3 Refer to slope no. 2 on the orthophoto map: 3.3.1 Identify the slope of the land marked by no. 2 on the orthophoto map. (1 x 1) (1) 3.3.2 Suggest a reason for your answer in QUESTION 3.3.1. (1 x 2) (2) 3.4 Write down the height of the contour line marked 5 on the orthophoto. (1 x 1) (1) 3.5 Refer to the Ngcobo River in block J9. 3.5.1 In which direction does the Ngcobo River flow? (1 x 1) (1) 3.5.2 Suggest ONE reason to support your answer in QUESTION 3.5.1. (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) 3.6 Refer to block H1 on the topographic map. Name FOUR sources/methods that farmers use to obtain water to irrigate their fields. (4 x 1) (4) 3.7 Orthophotomap. 3.7.1 Choose the correct answer between brackets: The orthophoto map is derived from a (high oblique/vertical aerial) photograph. (1 x 1) (1) 3.7.2 What evidence is there on the map to support your answer in QUESTION 3.7.1? (1 x 1) (1) 3.8 Suggest ONE reason why the site on the map is suitable for building a town like Queenstown. (1 x 1) (1) 3.9 Refer to the topographic map in block E1 and G1. State how the authorities provide water to Queenstown and surroundings. (3 x 2) (6) [24] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) GEOGRAPHY P2 11 QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) 4.1 Define the term geographic information systems. (1 x 1) (1) 4.2 Refer to block D6 on the topographic map and identify the dam. FIGURE 4.2 below is an extract of a satellite image showing Berry dam and surroundings in Queenstown. FIGURE 4.2 [Source: https://www.google.com/maps] Choose the correct term between brackets. 4.2.1 The satellite image in FIGURE 4.2 is data from (ground survey / remote sensing). 4.2.2 The satellite image mainly displays (attribute / spatial) data. 4.2.3 The satellite image is in a (raster / vector) format. 4.2.4 The image consists of (pixels / points, lines, polygons). (4 x 1) (4) 4.3 Define remote sensing. (1 x 1) (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) 4.4 Compare Berry dam on the satellite image with the same dam in block D6 on the topographic map. Mention TWO advantages of using the satellite image. (2 x 1) (2) 4.5 List any FOUR examples of data layers from the satellite image. You may also refer to blocks D5, D6 and D7 on the topographic map. (4 x 1) (4) 4.6 Mention any FOUR components of GIS. (4 x 1) (4) [16] TOTAL: 75 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2018) GEOGRAPHY P2 13 ROUGH WORK AND CALCULATIONS (NOTE: Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.) 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