# Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC June 2012 Memo (English) > Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 memorandum from the NSC June 2012 (English), 8 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, question paper linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-hg-english-june-2012-memo/5064d67e-4853-4e6a-ba44-2a3a4c8caad1 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Geography - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2012 - Exam period: NSC June - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 8 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Geography](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/geography) › [Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC June 2012 Memo (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-hg-english-june-2012-memo/5064d67e-4853-4e6a-ba44-2a3a4c8caad1) ## About this document Geography · Grade 12 · NSC June · 2012 · English. Memorandum, 8 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 DBE/2012 SCE — Memorandum basic education Department: Basic Education REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION GEOGRAPHY P2 HIGHER GRADE 2012 MEMORANDUM MARKS: 100 This memorandum consists of 8 pages. BBUC: Copyright reserved ### Page 2 Geography/HG/P2 2 SCE QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS DBE/2012 The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map 3227CD KING WILLIAM'S TOWN, as well as the 1:10 000 orthophoto map 3227CD14 KING WILLIAM'S TOWN. 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 number (1.1-1.10). J The mean annual change in the magnetic declination on the topographical map is... A 7' eastwards. B 23°12' west. Cc 7' westwards. D =. 23°42! east. 1.2 The contour interval on the topographical map is ... metres. A 10 B20 Cc 50 D 60 1.3 The two types of scale shown on the topographical map are the ... A _ ratio scale and word scale. B__ Richter scale and line scale. C_ word scale and line scale. D line scale and ratio scale. 1.4 The drainage pattern found in block F7 is ... A atrellis. B radial. C dendritic. D rectangular. 1.5 The primary activity found in block C10 on the topographical map is ... A __ orchards and vineyards. : B mining. i DEPARTMENT OF BASIC C fishing. EDUCATION D excavations. Copyright reserved Please turn over tf e CY¥vY BYY DvvY C¥v D/B G ### Page 3 Geography/HG/P2 3 SCE 1.6 The orthophoto number 3227 refers to ... A longitude and contour lines. B latitude and longitude. C latitude and contour lines. D contour lines and isobars. DBE/2012 BYY 1.7 The recreational facility found in block E10/E11 on the topographical map is a... A golf course. B horse riding club. C caravan park. Avy D model aircraft club. 1.8 The type of slope south of Kwa Jubisa in block J4 leading to the farmland is a .. slope. A _ horizontal B terrace C concave Cv D convex 1.9 An aerial photograph which shows contour lines, spot heights, trigonometrical stations and other labelled features, is called a/an ... A oblique aerial photograph. B topographical map. C orthophoto map. cvy D vertical aerial photograph. 1.10 The index of the map sheet northwest of King William's Town is ... - -_ C 3327BA. BYY D 3327AA. (10 x 2) [20] DEPART MERE; Fe é NT OF BASIE EDUCAT) roa ASHES | ‘enter mraae, i 0611 | AG 110 | PUBL E EX; ae i CARINAT! NATIONS} Copyright reserved 7 fl Please turn over al ae ### Page 4 Geography/HG/P2 4 DBE/2012 SCE QUESTION 2: MAPWORK TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS _ Locate trigonometrical station 77 at X in block I 2 and benchmark 557.0 at Q in block I 4 when answering the questions below. 2.1.1 What is the direction of trigonometrical station 77 from benchmark Q? West South West/West/South WestvV (1x2) @ 2.1.2 Measure the true bearing of benchmark Q from trigonometrical station 77. (78°-82°) VV _ (2) 2.1.3 Calculate the average gradient between benchmark Q and trigonometrical station 77. Gradient=VI Vv oH Rise HE D Run Yo Fe sey HE = 56mm v x 50 000 | 2800 ¥ = 1:52,04vv (6) [Range 1:50 to 1:54] 2.1.4 You are travelling to Grahamstown from King William's Town on the N2 and stop at benchmark Q. Is benchmark Q@ and trigonometrical station 77 intervisible? Explain your answer. Yes” V There is no relief obstruction between these points VV (2x2) (4) _) Give the approximate height of the runway at the Bisho Airport in block E2/3, F2. 581-599 mv Vv (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved the Please turn over ### Page 5 Geography/HG/P2 5 DBE/2012 2.3 2.4 SCE Give ONE reason for the site chosen for the construction of Bisho Airport. Flat land or gentle slopev Vv No high lying areas or mountainsvY¥ Away from built-up areasV ¥ Reducing the effect of noise and air pollution to avoid accidentsv V (Any ONE) (1 x2) (2) Identify the feature found at grid reference 32°55'42"S; 27°21'50"E. Dam/Perennial waterv ¥ (1x2) (2) [20] QUESTION 3: RELIEF AND DRAINAGE 3.1 Study the section of the Buffalo River between R and S$ on the topographical map and identify the following fluvial (river) features: T flood plain’ Y U braided stream/ meander / straight stream channel’ V V meander/slip-off slopev ¥ (3x2) (6) 3.2 In which direction is the Buffalo River flowing? Give a reason for your answer. Answer: Buffalo river is flowing in a southerly /south-easterly direction’ ¥ (x2) @) Reason: Dam wall is built downstream/spot heights indicate VV river flowing from high (eg «366 in block C9) to low’ v altitude(eg «316 in block 115) Vv Contour head points upstream’ ¥ Tributaries point with acute angle pointing downstream V¥ (Any ONE) (x2) (2) 3.3 Identify the natural landform/feature W in block G8 and flow feature Y in block E/F1: W spur/ridgeyv ¥ ; | BEPARTME MENT OF SAS? vv TOFS. (4) Y marsh and viei EDUCATION" ASIC | (2 x 2) H | Copyright reserved ft 7a Please turn over ra a) ee ### Page 6 Geography/HG/P2 6 DBE/2012 SCE 3.4 Rainfall in the mapped area is seasonal. Give THREE pieces of evidence from the topographical map to prove this statement. Non-perennial streamsv V Presence of large number of farm dams./ Storage damsVvV Presence of reservoirs / water towersv ¥ Presence of wind pumpsVv Cultivated land near riversV Lack of natural vegetation’ V (6) (Any THREE) (3 x 2) [20] QUESTION 4: LAND-USE AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES 44 Identify the type of road entering the mapped area from East London. National road/National freeway/N2 VV (1 x 2) (2) 4.2 Identify the land use below by referring to both the orthophoto map and the topographical map. Letters L, M, N and O have been printed on the orthophoto map. Identify the land use found at: L cemetery/graveyardv¥ M university/educational/ Ford Hare UniversityWY N excavationsv ¥ fe) reservoir’ ¥ (4x 2) (8) 4.3 Fort Hill in block D10 is high income residential area. Give TWO reasons from the topographical map to prove this statement. Large stands/plotsV ¥ Large housesv ¥ Close to the recreational areav V More trees visible/ GreenerywvV Away from the industriesV Vv Scenic viewW¥ (Any TWO) (4) 4.4 Refer to the industrial area Schornville in block E9/10. Identify THREE factors on the topographical map that will attract tourists to the town. Visiting the factory shopv¥ Tours to factoriesv V [Accept any other] (Any THREE) (8 x 2) (6) Please turn over ch EF Copyright reserved ### Page 7 Geography/HG/P2 Zz DBE/2012 45 46 AT 48 SCE The town of King William's Town has a good tourist potential. Identify and name THREE features found on the topographical map that will attract tourists to the town. House of Steven BikovV Golf coursev¥ \ Fort Murrayv¥ 9012 -08- 11 Dam/ Laing Damvv : River’ ¥ PRIVATE BAG Presidential Residencev ¥ enema eee TTPO TTS Air strip — (with motivation) VV [PUBLIC EXAMINA) a (Any THREE) (3 x 2) (6) The dominant type of activity being practised over the mapped area is commercial farming. Give TWO reasons to prove this statement. Row of trees/Wind breaksV V Irrigation takes place (windpump, dams) VV Large farmsv¥ Name of farmsv ¥ Farm boundariesv ¥ EstatesV ¥ Good infrastructurev V (4) (Any TWO) (2 x 2) Towns and cities can be divided into three main categories on the basis of the type of factor that determines their location. 4.7.4 What type of town can King William's Town be classified as? Central place town’ ¥ (1 x 2) (2) 4.7.2 Give a reason for your answer. The town provides a range of urban services to surrounding areav V [Concept] (1 x 2) (2) Why are several recreation grounds found on the banks of the Buffalo River? During times of floods they will act as a buffer between the river and the houses VV The land is also flat on the banks of the river making it easy to construct recreation facilitiesV ¥ Water for irrigation’ Y Close to water for recreational activities like swimming, fishing, canoeing, etc. vv {Accept others] (2) (Any ONE reason) (1 x 2) Copyright reserved fe Please turn over an ue ### Page 8 Geography/HG/P2 8 DBE/2012 SCE 4.9 The railway shows a higher level of detour than the roads on the east of the map. Give a possible reason for this. The railway line requires a gentle gradient thus there is a greater detour to avoid the high lying areasv V Roads can be built on steeper gradientsV V Railway lines follow the contours VV (Any ONE) (1 x 2) (2) 4.10 Most of the built-up area to the west of King William's Town on the topographical map has developed recently. Give ONE piece of evidence to prove this statement. 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