# Geography Grade 12 P2 NSC June 2014 Question Paper (English) > Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 question paper from the NSC June 2014 (English), 13 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-hg-english-june-2014-qp/5eec9ee1-ce2f-49cf-ab92-40efc1b4eee9 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Geography - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2014 - Exam period: NSC June - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 13 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 P2 NSC June 2014 Question Paper (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-hg-english-june-2014-qp/5eec9ee1-ce2f-49cf-ab92-40efc1b4eee9) ## About this document Geography · Grade 12 · NSC June · 2014 · English. 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 1 100 SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION GEOGRAPHY P2 HIGHER GRADE 2014 EXAMINATION NUMBER CENTRE NUMBER MARKS: 100 TIME: 1½ hours This question paper consists of 11 pages, 1 page for rough work, 1 topographical map and 1 orthophoto map. Copyright reserved 3 Please turn over ### Page 2 Geography/HG/P2 2 DBE/2014 SCE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Answer ALL the questions. 2. The questions in this paper are based on the 1 : 50 000 SA topographical map 2827DD FICKSBURG and the 1 : 10 000 SA orthophoto map 2827DD 13 of a section of the mapped area. 3. Write your examination number and the centre number in the spaces provided on the FRONT page of the question paper. 4. Answer ALL questions ON this question paper. 5. Use the LAST page of this question paper for ALL rough work. 6. Some questions can only be answered if the topographical map and the orthophoto map are studied together. 7. On completion of this question paper, the question paper as well as the topographical map and orthophoto map must be returned to the invigilator. The maps become the property of the school. 8. A glossary of some of the English and Afrikaans words and their translations appears below. GLOSSARY ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Cemetery Begraafplaas Diggings Uitgrawings Golf course Gholfbaan Hospital Hospitaal Sewage works Rioolwerke Showgrounds Skougronde Rifle range Skietbaan Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Geography/HG/P2 3 DBE/2014 SCE QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS Refer to the 1 : 50 000 topographical map 2827DD and the 1 : 10 000 orthophoto map 2827DD 13 of FICKSBURG to answer the following questions. 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 the question number (1.1–1.10). 1.1 The natural feature that forms the international boundary labelled J on the topographical map of Ficksburg is a ... A mountain range. B road. C river. D railway line. 1.2 The international boundary found on the topographical map is between … A South Africa and Swaziland. B South Africa and Lesotho. C South Africa and Mozambique. D South Africa and Botswana. 1.3 The benchmark reading along the R26 in block A8 on the topographical map is … A 1 625,0 m. B 1 616,5 m. C 1 614,7 m. D 1 621,7 m. 1.4 The direction of Rondekop, labelled K on the topographical map, from the town of Ficksburg is … A south-west. B south-east. C north-east. D north-west. 1.5 The ratio scale of the orthophoto map indicates that 1 cm on the map represents …on the ground. A 0,01 km B 0,1 km C 1 000 m D 10 m Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Geography/HG/P2 4 DBE/2014 SCE 1.6 An orthophoto map is a … aerial photograph which has contour lines and other labelled features drawn onto it. A high oblique B low oblique C horizontal D vertical 1.7 The topographical map number 2827 refers to the… A longitude and latitude. B latitude and longitude. C contour lines and isobars. D longitude and contour lines. 1.8 The grid reference of the highest point of Rondekop in block F3 is … A 28°53'37"S 27°50'8"E. B 27°50'24"E 28°53'15"S. C 28°53'20"E 27°50'20"S. D 27°50'24"S 28°53'15"E. 1.9 The feature labelled 1 on the orthophoto map is a … A spur. B valley. C saddle. D butte. 1.10 The type of slope labelled 2 on the orthophoto map is a … slope. A terraced B gentle C steep D concave (10 x 2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Geography/HG/P2 5 DBE/2014 SCE QUESTION 2: MAPWORK TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS 2.1 Calculate the length of the rifle range in block D4 on the topographical map in metres. Show ALL calculations. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (4) 2.2 Measure the true bearing of trigonometrical station 188 on Stafford's Hill in block D6 from spot height 1738 on Kristalkop in block D7. ______________________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) 2.3 Study the sketch below which indicates a cross-section between spot height 1625 in block B2 and spot height 1679 in block A2 and answer the questions that follow. 2.3.1 Identify the following features: (a) The man-made feature at A _________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) (b) The natural feature at B _________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Geography/HG/P2 6 DBE/2014 SCE 2.3.2 Calculate the vertical exaggeration for a cross-section drawn on a topographical map with a vertical scale of 1 cm = 20 m. VS Use the following formula: VE  HS ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (4) 2.3.3 Explain the importance of vertical exaggeration. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) 2.4 Calculate the area of block E5 in km². Show ALL calculations. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (4) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Geography/HG/P2 7 DBE/2014 SCE QUESTION 3: RELIEF AND DRAINAGE 3.1 Give THREE pieces of evidence from the topographical map which indicate that the farmers in Ficksburg practise irrigation. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (3 x 2) (6) 3.2 Identify the river feature labelled L on the topographical map. _____________________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) 3.3 Answer the following questions with reference to the section of the Meulspruit (stream) in block F2 and the Meulspruit Dam in Block D2/E2/E3 on the topographical map. 3.3.1 In which general direction does the Meulspruit (stream) flow? Give ONE reason to support your answer. Answer: ____________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) Reason: ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Geography/HG/P2 8 DBE/2014 SCE 3.3.2 State THREE physical factors that have favoured the location of the Meulspruit Dam labelled M on the topographical map. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (3 x 2) (6) 3.4 State the physical factor hindering (preventing) the north-westward expansion of the town of Ficksburg. _______________________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Geography/HG/P2 9 DBE/2014 SCE QUESTION 4: SETTLEMENTS AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES Refer to the topographical map and the orthophoto map to answer the questions that follow. 4.1 The residential area of Meqheleng, labelled N on the topographical map, shows characteristics of a low-income residential area. Give TWO reasons to support this statement. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (2 x 2) (4) 4.2 4.2.1 Identify the urban functional zone on the topographical map, where the sewage works in block F6 is situated. ____________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) 4.2.2 Give TWO reasons for the location of the sewage works. _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (2 x 2) (4) 4.3 Several green areas are found to the north and north-west of the town of Ficksburg. State TWO advantages of these areas to the town. _____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Geography/HG/P2 10 DBE/2014 SCE 4.4 Inhabitants of the area often choose a particular type of terrain for the siting of their dwellings, for example mountain tops. Refer to the settlement Avondzon in blocks B10/C10. 4.4.1 Identify the type of rural settlement pattern at Avondzon. ____________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) 4.4.2 Name the climatological factor that has influenced the position of this rural settlement. _____________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) 4.4.3 With reference to the factor identified in QUESTION 4.4.2, explain the position of these dwellings. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ (2 x 2) (4) 4.5 The residential area of Meqheleng, labelled N on the topographical map, displays an irregular street pattern. State TWO advantages of this type of street pattern. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (2 x 2) (4) 4.6 Farming is an important economic activity in Ficksburg. Explain any TWO factors that have favoured this type of activity in this area. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Geography/HG/P2 11 DBE/2014 SCE 4.7 Environmental damage has taken place at 4 on the orthophoto map. Name the type of primary activity that is responsible for this damage. ______________________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) 4.8 Refer to the central area of Ficksburg in block E5 on the topographical map. State ONE advantage of the R26 bypassing the town of Ficksburg. ____________________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) 4.9 Give TWO possible reasons why people from the neighbouring country might visit Ficksburg. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (2 x 2) (4) 4.10 State ONE problem that the town of Ficksburg may experience, as it is located close to the customs post. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ (1 x 2) (2) [40] GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved ### Page 13 Geography/HG/P2 DBE/2014 SCE ROUGH WORK Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [GEOGRAPHY P2 GR12 QP SEPT2018 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr12-qp-sept2018-english/bcc61d35-ac9f-4bd1-af49-9ae6fe6241f0) — Geography · QP · 2018 · Eng - [GEOGRAPHY P2 JUNE 2014 GRADE 12 D](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-june-2014-grade-12-d/e9bef058-ddd9-49ed-a639-8c6b1032052d) — Geography · QP · 2014 - [GEOGRAPHY P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT2022 English final](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr12-memo-sept2022-english-final/57ac52ac-ffc4-4d97-8460-a4cc10495c09) — Geography · Memo · 2022 · Eng - [GEOGRAPHY P2 MEMO GR12 SEPT 2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-memo-gr12-sept-2020-english/1446b8af-f9eb-47bd-bf4b-728b36d8b686) — Geography · Memo · 2020 · Eng - [GEOGRAPHY P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT2018 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr12-memo-sept2018-english/6e0709f3-f6fc-4b76-a7ca-db96b67a35ef) — Geography · Memo · 2018 · Eng - [GEOGRAFIE P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT2014 .FINAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geografie-p2-gr12-memo-sept2014-final/b94397cc-6620-4447-ae33-790d68ecb017) — Geography · Memo · 2014 ## More from Grade 12 Geography - [Geography Grade 12 NSC P2 MEMO September 2025 Gauteng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-grade-12-nsc-p2-memo-september-2025-gauteng/d3fb5096-88f5-455c-a06f-c49c6b862f25) — Memo · 2025 - [Geography P1 Nov 2025 MG Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-geography-2025-nsc-november-exam-memorandum-paper-1-english/bd1f5042-1bf6-4063-bb55-02ca7ad72f19) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [Gr 12 Geography (English) June 2024 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-geography-english-june-2024-possible-answers/7e728632-059d-401a-ba75-fd45632f6091) — Memo · 2024 · Eng - [Gr 12 Geography P1 (English) 2024 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-geography-p1-english-2024-possible-answers/f6778823-8699-4877-bfdd-c56c292e94c7) — Memo · 2024 · Eng - [Geography P1 (English) QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p1-english-qp/cc0a9c5e-7556-4aa2-a8c6-caf4da66af7f) — QP · 2023 · Eng - [2023 KZN Prelim P1 Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2023-kzn-prelim-p1-memo/2556a9a4-272d-4f3d-91da-8232c4b2e6b3) — Memo · 2023 ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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