# Geography Grade 11 P2 Eastern Cape November 2019 QP (Eng) > Grade 11 Geography Paper 2 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2019 (English), 24 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr11-qp-nov-2019-eng-d/d378197d-fa0c-4e78-a632-880b41409ee5 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Geography - Grade: Grade 11 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2019 - Exam period: Eastern Cape November - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 24 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 11](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11) › [Geography](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11/geography) › [Geography Grade 11 P2 Eastern Cape November 2019 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr11-qp-nov-2019-eng-d/d378197d-fa0c-4e78-a632-880b41409ee5) ## About this document Geography · Grade 11 · Eastern Cape November · 2019. Question paper, 24 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 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 NOVEMBER 2019 GEOGRAPHY P2 MARKS: 75 TIME: 1½ hours NAME: MARKS HOD CLUSTER PROVINCIAL Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 TOTAL MOD. MARKS 75 75 *IGEOGE2* This question paper consists of 17 pages, including a page for rough work and calculations. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) RESOURCE MATERIAL 1. An extract from topographic map 2828 CB CLARENS. 2. Orthophoto map 2828 CB 4 CLARENS. 3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by 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 (2828 CB CLARENS) and an orthophoto map (2828 CB CB 4 CLARENS) of a part of the mapped area. 4. You must hand the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of this examination session. 5. You may use the blank page at the end 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 the formulae provided, where applicable. Marks will be allocated for these. 7. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations, e.g. 10 km; 2,1 cm. 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 topographic map: ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Aerodrome Vliegveld Golf course Gholfbaan Diggings Uitgrawings Hospital Hospitaal Sewerage works Rioolwerke Shaft Skag Slimes dam Slykdam Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 3 GENERAL INFORMATION ON CLARENS The town of Clarens is situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in close proximity to the Golden Gate National Park and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. The town is known as the ‘Jewel of the Free State’ – rich in beauty, with an aura of peace, tranquility and the local municipality has encouraged community-development projects to help the local people. Clarens is an artist's haven with many well-known artists who either live in or frequent the town on a regular basis. The village is surrounded by scenic views. The mild climate makes for the ideal weekend getaway for city dwellers from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Durban. These cities are all approximately 300 km from Clarens – a comfortable 3 to 4 hours’ drive away. The temperature averages 13,9 °C and an average rainfall of 764 mm. [Adapted from ] Coordinates: 28°31ʹS 28°25ʹE [Source: Examiner’s map] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 2828 CB CLARENS, 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 Label A on the location map (page 3) indicates … A Free State. B Gauteng. C Lesotho. D KwaZulu-Natal. 1.2 The map reference of the topographic map sheet to the south-west of 2828 CB CLARENS is … A 2828AD. B 2828BC. C 2828CC. D 2828DA. 1.3 The Townlands Dam labelled 1 on the orthophoto map is to the … of the town of Clarens. A south-west B south-east C south D west 1.4 The primary economic activity at B in block F6 is a(n) … A sportsfield. B dam. C excavation. D non-perennial river. 1.5 The human-made feature 2 on the orthophoto map is a … A dam. B reservoir. C building. D water tower. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 5 1.6 The buildings at 3 on the orthophoto map represent a … A shopping mall. B church. C school. D clinic. 1.7 The feature labelled C in block D8 on the topographic map is a(n) … A sand. B erosion. C marsh and vlei. D dry pan. 1.8 The number 2828 on the topographic map refers to … A latitude and longitude. B longitude and latitude. C latitude. D longitude. 1.9 A human feature found at 28° 31' 24" S and 28° 25' 32" E is a … A cemetery. B place of worship/church. C clinic. D school. 1.10 The difference in height between trigonometric station 8 in block A8 and Mount Zion spot height 1892 in block B7, is … m. A 1884 B 557 C 900 D 557,5 1.11 The rows of trees found on Braamhof farm, in block C2, are used as … A demarcation. B windbreaks. C plantations. D firebreak. 1.12 Feature D on the topographic map is a(n) … A embankment. B mine dump. C excavation. D cutting. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) 1.13 The slope represented by the line running from 4 to 5 on the orthophoto map is a ... slope. A convex B terrace C uniform D concave 1.14 The feature between 6 and 7 is a … A pass. B gorge. C saddle. D ridge. 1.15 An orthophoto map is a … aerial photograph which has contour lines and other labelled features drawn on it. A high oblique B low oblique C horizontal D vertical (15 x 1) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 7 QUESTION 2: MAPWORK CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 2.1 Refer to the trigonometric station 8, in block A8, and spot height 2169, in block A7. 2.1.1 Identify the landform between the two heights. (1 x 1) (1) 2.1.2 Calculate the difference in height between the two points. (1 x 1) (1) 2.2 Refer to the line that runs from 8 to 9 on the orthophoto map. 2.2.1 Calculate the average gradient of the slope between contour 1780 (8) and spot height 2202 (9). Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. vertical interval (VI) Formula: Gradient = horizontal equivalent (HE) (5 x 1) (5) 2.2.2 (a) Would you describe the gradient you have calculated in QUESTION 2.2.1 as steep or gentle? (1 x 1) (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) (b) Explain your answer to QUESTION 2.2.2 (a). (1 x 1) (1) 2.3 Refer to the feature labelled Mount Zion between line 11 and 12 on the orthophoto map. 2.3.1 What is the highest point of Mount Zion? (1 x 1) (1) 2.3.2 Use the contour lines below on the horizontal axis of the cross-section to complete the cross-section between 11 and 12 below. Some heights have been included to assist you. (2 x 1) (2) 2.3.3 Write the vertical scale of the cross-section as a ratio. (1 x 1) (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 9 2.4 Calculate the magnetic bearing of trigonometrical station 175 (block C5) from the spot height 1768 (block C4) for the year 2019. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. Formula: Magnetic bearing = True bearing + Magnetic Declination (TB + MD) 2.4.1 True Bearing = (1 x 1) (1) 2.4.2 Magnetic Declination for 2019 The difference in years: Mean annual change: Total change: Magnetic declination for 2019: (5 x 1) (5) 2.4.3 Therefore the magnetic bearing for 2019: (1 x 1) (1) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION 3.1 Refer to the table below, the information on Clarens (on page 3) and the topographic map to answer the questions that follow. Average monthly precipitation (mm) for Clarens Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 122 95 91 59 29 11 12 19 34 83 105 104 3.1.1 Name the season that experiences the lowest precipitation. (1 x 1) (1) 3.1.2 Calculate the average annual rainfall (mm) for Clarens. (1 x 1) (1) 3.1.3 Given the above rainfall data and Clarens location, suggest ONE reason why there are many non-perennial streams in the area. (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 11 3.2 Study both the photograph of the mountain range outside Clarens below and the area covered by blocks A6/7 on the topographic map before attempting the questions below. 1._______________ 2._______________ 3._______________ 4._______________ 5._______________ 3.2.1 Next to the photograph, label the slope elements (1–5) using the list below: cliff; pediment; talus; crest; knickpoint See photograph 1–5. (5 x 1) (5) 3.2.2 Give ONE topographic map evidence why the slope element 5 is much more suited for the construction of 712 main road. (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) 3.3 Refer to the blocks C7 and C8 on the topographic map. 3.3.1 In which general direction is the Little Caledon River flowing? Give TWO reasons for your answer. Answer: Reasons: (1 + 2 x 2) (5) 3.3.2 What type of a river is the Little Caledon River in block D8? (1 x 1) (1) 3.4 Rock falls occur in blocks H3 and I2 on the topographic map. Describe TWO factors that have increased rock falls in this area. (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 13 3.5 Refer to blocks H7 and H8 on the topographic map in which an NGO has been contracted to improve rural development. 3.5.1 Identify the main economic activity found in blocks H7 and H8. (1 x 1) (1) 3.5.2 State and explain ONE way in which the aid agency can improve on the economic activity mentioned in QUESTION 3.5.1. Statement: Explanation: (1 + 2) (3) [25] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) 4.1 Which data storage model, vector or raster, comes closest to the topographic map, as we know it? (1 x 1) (1) 4.2 Differentiate between vector and raster data. Vector: Raster: (2 x 1) (2) 4.3 Answer the following on spatial resolution. 4.3.1 Define the term spatial resolution. (1 x 1) (1) 4.3.2 Does the orthophoto map or the topographic map have a higher spatial resolution? (1 x 1) (1) 4.4 A number of different GIS maps for Clarens are shown in FIGURE 4.4 (A–C) together with a key, FIGURE 4.4 (D) on page 15. 4.4.1 With reference to FIGURE 4.4 (A–C), explain the GIS concept of overlaying. (1 x 1) (1) 4.4.2 With reference to FIGURE 4.4 (D), what is attribute data? (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 15 4.4.3 Identify the type of symbol used in GIS with reference to FIGURE 4.4 A–C. Complete the table below by placing a tick in the correct box, indicating the type of symbol used in a GIS for the features listed below: Symbol Roads Schools(S) Land-use Point Line Polygon (Area) (3 x 1) (3) FIGURE 4.4 A Clarens: Roads and Rivers FIGURE 4.4 B Clarens: Land-use FIGURE 4.4 C Clarens: Buffer zones FIGURE 4.4 D Clarens: Key Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 16 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) 4.5 The Department of Human Settlements (Housing) wants to build low cost housing in Clarens. 4.5.1 Suggest TWO data layers the department would need to consider in order to select the best site (position) for this housing project. (2 x 1) (2) 4.5.2 Provide any ONE reason for the choice of the layer in your answer to QUESTION 4.5.1. (1 x 2) (2) [15] TOTAL: 75 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 17 ROUGH WORK-AND CALCULATIONS (NOTE: Do not detach this page from the question paper.) 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