# Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 Eastern Cape June 2014 Memo > Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 memorandum from the Eastern Cape June 2014, 10 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, question paper linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-june-2014-grade-12-memo/3e5e39ef-52ce-4b52-8ae6-5c22194a00c9 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Geography - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2014 - Exam period: Eastern Cape June - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 10 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 Eastern Cape June 2014 Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-june-2014-grade-12-memo/3e5e39ef-52ce-4b52-8ae6-5c22194a00c9) ## About this document Geography · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape June · 2014. Memorandum, 10 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 Geography/P2 Common Test March 2012 NSC GEOGRAPHY P2 MEMORANDUM JUNE 2014 COMMON TEST NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MARKS: 75 N.B. This memorandum consists of 10 pages including this page. Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 2 Geography/P2 Downloaded from 2 hlayiso.comCommon Test June 2014 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS 1.1 The contour interval on the orthophoto map is … metres. A 10 B 5 C 20 B D 15 1.2 The topographical map scale is ... times smaller than the orthophoto map scale. A 5 B 10 C 15 A D 20 1.3 The direction of the Midmar dam from KuNtshoni in block F1 on the topographical map is … A north west. B north east. C south east. B D south west. 1.4 The type of road found in block D5 on the topographical is a/an … road. A other B national C secondary A D arterial 1.5 The method of transporting water to the woodlands in block E3 on the topographical is done by the use of … A canals. B wind pumps. C pipelines. D D furrows. 1.6 The stream order at A in block A1 on the topographic map is … A first order. B second order. C third order. C D fourth order. Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 3 Geography/P2 Downloaded from 3 hlayiso.comCommon Test June 2014 NSC – Memorandum 1.7 The geomorphological feature found between 6 and 7 on the orthophoto map is a … A valley. B spur. C saddle. A D watershed. 1.8 The height of the largest dam wall in block B11 is …metres. A 1080 B 1100 C 1060 C D 1040 1.9 The dams that found in the rural areas of Merrivale are mainly used for … A recreation. B domestic purposes C industrial purposes. D D irrigation. 1.10 The railway station in block A12 on the topographical map is indicated as label number … on the orthophoto map. A 4 B 5 C 8 C D 10 1.11 The Rifle Range in block D10 on the topographical map is situated in the … zone of Mpophomeni. A transitional B industrial C residential D D rural-urban fringe 1.12 The water feature labelled 3 on the orthophoto map is a ... A non-perennial river. B dry water course. C dam. C D non-perennial water. Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 4 Geography/P2 Downloaded from 4 hlayiso.comCommon Test June 2014 NSC – Memorandum 1.13 The man-made feature found in block A1 on the topographical is a/an … A river. B cultivated land. C firebreak. C D lookout tower. 1.14 The diggings in blocks E8 on the topographical is an example of a/an … economic activity. A primary B secondary C tertiary A D quartenary 1.15 The pattern of rural settlements at Glencall in block F4 on the topographical is … A isolated. B nucleated. C dispersed. C D uniform dispersed. [15] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 5 Geography/P2 Downloaded from 5 hlayiso.comCommon Test June 2014 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 2: GEOGRAPHICAL TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS 2.1 Calculate the straight line distance from spot height .1279 (Block F7) to the school (Block F8). Your answer must be in metres. Show all calculations. 3,0 x 0,5 x1000 = 1500m Range (1400 – 1600m) (3) 2.2 Calculate the difference in altitude between Mount Ashley (Block B5/C5) and spot height . 1079 (Block D5). 1381.7 – 1079 = 302,7  (2) 2.3 Write the scale of the orthophoto map as a word scale. One centimeter on the map represents 0,1 km on the ground.  (1) 2.3.1 Calculate the average gradient of spot height .1214 (Block A2) to spot height . 1067 (Block A3). Show all calculations. VI Gradient =  HE VI = 1214 – 1067 = 147 HE = 6,1 x 0,5 x 1000 = 3050  = 147/ 3050 = 3050/ 147 = 20.7 = 1: 20.7 Range (1: 19 – 1: 21) (5) 2.3.2 Interpret the above gradient in Question 2.3.1. For every 20.7m one walks horizontally the land rises by 1metre.  (2) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 6 Geography/P2 Downloaded from 6 hlayiso.comCommon Test June 2014 NSC – Memorandum 2.4 Refer to the spot height . 1288 (Block E2) from spot height . 1763 (Block F1) on the topographical map and answer 2.4.1 and 2.4.2. 2.4.1 Calculate the true bearing. 53 degrees  (Range 51– 55 degrees) (1) 2.4.2 Calculate the magnetic bearing for the year 2015. Difference in years = 2015 – 2002 = 13 years Mean Annual Change = 12′ x 13 years = 156 ′  MD for 2013 = 22 o 42′ + 156′ 22 198′ (198′ divided by 60 = 3 o18′) o = 22o + 3 o18′  = 25o 18′  Magnetic bearing = true bearing + magnetic declination = 53o + 25o 18′ = 78 o 18′  (6) [20] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 7 Geography/P2 Downloaded from 7 hlayiso.comCommon Test June 2014 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 3: APPLICATION OF THEORY/MAP AND PHOTO INTERPRETATION 3.1 Refer to the drainage pattern in block E2. 3.1.1 Identify the drainage pattern. Dendritic  (1 x 1) (1) 3.1.2 Explain how the drainage pattern in QUESTION 3.1.1 is formed. Forms in areas of igneous and sedimentary rocks that have a uniform resistance to erosion.  (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 In which direction does the Nguklu river (D7/8) on the topographical map flow. Give ONE piece of evidence from the map to support this statement. Direction: North/north-east  Reason: Contour readings decrease in a north/ north east direction. Dam walls are facing north west. Spot height readings are decreasing in a north easterly direction. (1 + 2) (3) 3.3 Refer to the farming area of Happy Valley in block D11. 3.3.1 Identify the type of farming practiced here. Crop farming  (1 x 1) (1) 3.3.2 Is the type of farming at Happy Valley commercial or subsistence. Give a reason for your answer. Type: Commercial Reason: Farming on a large scale Large farm size Many farm dams Farm boundaries Roads constructed through farms for transportation of agricultural products (1 + 2) (3) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 8 Geography/P2 Downloaded from 8 hlayiso.comCommon Test June 2014 NSC – Memorandum 3.3.3 Suggest ONE factor that favoured this type of farming. Rivers provide irrigation water Flat land favours the use of machinery Fertile soil on the flood plain reduces the intensive use of artificial fertilisers Surrounding hills protect farms against strong winds (1 x 2) (2) 3.4 The industrial area of Merrivale is located in a valley in the vicinity of the area labelled 10 on the orthophoto map. Explain TWO ways how this location may impact on the health and environment of the people living in the area especially during winter. Cold air drain down the valley sides resulting in temperature inversion.  Thermal belt that forms over valley traps pollutants.  People living in the valley may suffer from various respiratory and skin problems.  Occurrence of smog in the valley will affect visibility and may cause accidents.  Possibility of acid rain can damage property and plants.  (2 x 2) (4) 3.5 The landing strip in block D10/11 on the topographical map has a good location. Give TWO reasons to support this statement. Away from the built up area  Flat land  Relatively cheaper land  (2 x 2) (4) 3.6 Extreme precaution has been taken to protect the woodlands/plantations. Provide TWO pieces of evidence from the topographical map to support this statement. Fire break to control fires  Numerous dams to provide water for irrigation purposes and to extinguish fires  Fire watch towers  (2 x 2) (4) 3.7 Merrivale has a good tourism potential. Give any ONE significant feature found on the map that may attract tourists to the area. Midmar dam  Caravan park  Woodlands  Farmlands  (1 x 1) (1) [25] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 9 Geography/P2 Downloaded from 9 hlayiso.comCommon Test June 2014 NSC – Memorandum QUESTION 4: MAP PROJECTION AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 4.1 Explain the difference between the following components of GIS. a) Hardware: The physical equipment that GIS requires to operate. Example the computer, printer keyboard, tower, monitor etc. (1 x 1) (1) b) Software: The computer programme that stores, analyses and displays geographic information.  (1 x 1) (1) 4.2 Refer to the topographical map and answer the questions. 4.2.1 Name ONE line object in Block F8. Hiking trail, power line, other road, river  (1 x 1) (1) 4.2.2 Identify ONE point feature in Block E9. School  building (1 x 1) (1) 4.3 “GIS has a wide variety of users. South Africa recently held its “Elections”. The IEC (Independent Electoral Commission) successfully made use of different layers of data to achieve its task. 4.3.1 Define the term data layering. Placing one map on top of another to see the relationship between different sets of data. (Concept) (1 x 1) (1) 4.3.2 Suggest ONE type of data layer that was used in locating voting stations. Map of SA, showing the 9 provinces.  Population statistics of each province. The distribution of rural and urban people . The various voting districts. (1 x 1) (1) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 10 Geography/P2 Downloaded from 10 hlayiso.comCommon Test June 2014 NSC – Memorandum 4.3.3 All voters had be registered as voters in advance (well before) the day of voting”. Provide the term for the following description. Voter registration captured on a predetermined agreed format to facilitate quick and easy checking of registered voters. Data integration  (1 x 2) (2) 4.3.4 Name the instrument used by “Census Enumerators” to locate places they were not familiar with. GPS – Global Positioning System (1 x 1) (1) 4.3.5 Provide ONE reason why the IEC did not use only secondary sources to update their database on voter registration. Data on previous voter registration may be inaccurate (may not include births and deaths).  Data may not be reliable.  Data may be obsolete Data may be outdated  (1x 2) (2) 4.4 State TWO advantages of using GIS in investigations and planning. 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