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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
GEOGRAPHY P2
HIGHER GRADE
2012
EXAMINATION
NUMBER
CENTRE
NUMBER
GEOGRAPHY HG: Paper 2 MARKS: 100
5021E
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Geography Grade 12 P2 NSC June 2012 Question Paper (English)
Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 question paper from the NSC June 2012 (English), 11 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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- Question 1.1Map work
- Question 1.2Map work
- Question 1.3Map work
- Question 1.4Map work
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- Question 1.10Map work20 marks
- Question 2.1Map work11 marks
- Question 2.2Map work2 marks
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- Question 3.1Map work6 marks
- Question 3.2Map work4 marks
- Question 3.3Map work4 marks
- Question 4.1Map work2 marks
- Question 4.2Map work6 marks
- Question 4.3Map work4 marks
- Question 4.4Map work2 marks
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Geography/HG/P2 2 DBE/2012
SCE
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read these instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. The questions in this question paper are based on the 1:50 000 SA
topographical map 3227CD KING WILLIAM'S TOWN, as well as the
1:10 000 SA orthophoto map 3227CD 14 KING WILLIAM'S TOWN as part of
the mapped area.
3. Write your EXAMINATION NUMBER and your CENTRE NUMBER in the
spaces provided on the cover page.
4. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
5. You must use the blank page at the back of the question paper for all rough
work and calculations.
6. Some questions can only be answered if the topographical map and the
orthophoto map are studied together.
7. You MUST hand the topographical map as well as the orthophoto map to the
invigilator on completion of this question paper. The maps become the
property of the school.
8. A glossary of some of the English and Afrikaans words and their translations
appears on the next page.
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GLOSSARY
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(SOME OF THESE TERMS MAY APPEAR ON THE MAPS)
ENGELS
Caravan park
Golf course
Furrow
Drive-in theatre
Airport
Show grounds
Waterfall
Sewage disposal works
AFRIKAANS
Karavaanpark
Golfbaan
Voor
Inryteater
Lughawe
Skouterrein
Waterval
Rioolwerke
LOCATION OF MAPPED AREA IN SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
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).
1.1
1.2
1.3
14
1.5
The mean annual change in the magnetic declination on the topographical
map is ...
A __ 7'eastwards.
B= _23°12' west.
C_ 7' westwards.
D = _23°12' east.
The contour interval on the topographical map is ... metres.
A 10
B 20
Cc 50
D- 60
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.
The drainage pattern found in block F7 is ...
A atrellis.
B radial.
C dendritic.
D rectangular.
The primary activity found in block C10 on the topographical map is ...
orchards and vineyards.
mining.
fishing.
excavations.
lwheks 2
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1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
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The orthophoto number 3227 refers to ...
A
B
Cc
D
The recreational facility found in block E10/E11 on the topographical map is a ...
A
B
c
D
longitude and contour lines.
latitude and longitude.
latitude and contour lines.
contour lines and isobars.
golf course.
horse riding club.
caravan park.
model aircraft club.
The type of slope south of Kwa Jubisa in block J4 leading to the farmland is a
... Slope.
uaODDY
horizontal
terrace
concave
convex
An aerial photograph which shows contour lines, spot heights, trigonometrical
stations and other labelled features, is called a/an ...
A
B
Cc
D
oblique aerial photograph.
topographical map.
orthophoto map.
vertical aerial photograph.
The index of the map sheet northwest of King William's Town is ...
0NOWDY
3227DA.
3227CA.
3327BA.
3327AA .
(10 x 2)
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QUESTION 2: MAPWORK TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS
2.1 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?
(1 x 2) (2)
2.1.2 Measure the true bearing of benchmark Q from trigonometrical
station 77.
(1 x 2) (2)
2.1.3 Calculate the average gradient between benchmark Q and
trigonometrical station 77.
(6)
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.
(2x2) (4)
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2.2 Give the approximate height of the runway at the Bisho Airport in block E2/3,
F2.
(1x 2)
2.3 Give ONE reason for the site chosen for the construction of Bisho Airport.
(1 x 2)
2.4 Identify the feature found at grid reference 32°55'42"S; 27°21'50"E.
(1 x 2)
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
U
Vv
(3 x 2)
3.2 In which direction is the Buffalo River flowing? Give a reason for your answer.
Answer:
(1x 2)
Reason:
(1 x 2)
3.3 Identify the natural landform/feature W in block G8 and flow feature Y in block
E/F1:
Ww
Y
(2 x 2)
Corse ug Goa
(2)
(2)
(2)
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(6)
(2)
(4)
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3.4
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Rainfall in the mapped area is seasonal. Give THREE pieces of evidence
from the topographical map to prove this statement.
(3 x 2)
QUESTION 4: LAND-USE AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
4.1 Identify the type of road entering the mapped area from East London.
(1x 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
M
N
fo}
(4x 2)
4.3 Fort Hill in block D10 is high income residential area. Give TWO reasons from
the topographical map to prove this statement.
(2 x 2)
4.4 Refer to the industrial area Schornville in block E9/10. Identify THREE factors
Cop esoved NAN 4 Pesotum ove
on the topographical map that will attract tourists to the town.
(3 x 2)
(6)
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(2)
(4)
(6)
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4.5 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.
(3 x 2) (6)
46 The dominant type of activity being practised over the mapped area is
commercial farming. Give TWO reasons to prove this statement.
(2 x 2) (4)
4.7 Towns and cities can be divided into three main categories on the basis of the
type of factor that determines their location.
4.7.1 What type of town can King William's Town be classified as?
(1x 2) (2)
4.7.2 Give a reason for your answer.
(1x2) (2)
4.8 Why are several recreation grounds found on the banks of the Buffalo River?
(1 x 2) (2)
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.
(1x 2) (2)
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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.
(1x2) (2)
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TOTAL: 100
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