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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
GEOGRAPHY P2
2015
MARKS: 75
TIME: 1½ hours
EXAMINATION
NUMBER:
CENTRE
NUMBER:
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Geography Grade 12 P2 NSC June 2015 Question Paper (English)
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- Question 2.1Map work7 marks
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- Question 3.1Climate and weather3 marks
- Question 3.2Economic geography of South Africa9 marks
- Question 3.3Geomorphology3 marks
- Question 3.4Rural and urban settlements5 marks
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Geography/P2 2 DBE/2015
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RESOURCE MATERIAL
1. An extract from topographical map 3319CB WORCESTER
2. Orthophoto map 3319 CB 15 WORCESTER
3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by schools for their own use.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your EXAMINATION NUMBER and CENTRE NUMBER in the spaces
on the cover page.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
3. You are supplied with a 1 : 50 000 topographical map 3319CB of
WORCESTER and an orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area.
4. You must hand the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the
invigilator at the end of this examination session.
5. You may use the blank page at the back of this question paper for all rough
work and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
6. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be
allocated for these.
7. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
8. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographical map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Aerodrome Vliegveld
Brickworks Steenmakery
Caravan Park Karavaanpark
Church Square Kerkplein
College Kollege
Diggings Uitgrawings
Golf Course Gholfbaan
Gorge Kloof
Holiday Resort Vakansieoord
Karoo Botanical Gardens Karoo Botaniese Tuin
Prison Tronk
Race Track Renbaan
Rifle Range Skietbaan
Sewage Works Rioolwerke
Show Grounds Skougronde
Weir Stuwal
Yacht Club Seiljagklub
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON WORCESTER
Worcester is located 120 km north-east of Cape Town along the N1 Highway. The
town experiences more extreme temperatures than neighbouring Cape Town, as
oceanic influences are blocked by the Du Toitskloof and Slanghoek Mountain Ranges.
The Worcester wine route forms part of the Breede River Valley. Worcester's wine
lands are traditionally planted on the fertile flood plains of the Breede River, a hot and
dry area with a low annual rainfall.
In conjunction with the Breedekloof district, the wine route in Worcester is the largest
grape producing region in the Western Cape. It accounts for nearly 20% of the
country's national vineyards and produces close to 27% of South Africa's total volume
of wine and spirits. Over 50% of the country's export table grapes are also produced
here.
[Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worcester, Western_Cape]
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographical map 3319CB
WORCESTER, 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 Worcester is situated in the ...
A Northern Cape.
B Western Cape.
C Eastern Cape.
D Free State.
1.2 The direction of trigonometrical station 112 at L in block D5 from the monument
at Church Square at M in block G9 is …
A south-west.
B east-south-west.
C north-north-west.
D north-west.
1.3 Which TWO types of scales are being used on the topographical map?
A Fraction and word scale
B Word and ratio scale
C Ratio and line scale
D Line and fraction scale
1.4 The scale of the orthophoto map is ... than the scale of the topographical map.
A 5 times larger
B 5 times smaller
C 10 times larger
D 10 times smaller
1.5 The map index (reference) of the map to the south-west of Worcester is …
A 3319CD.
B 3319CC.
C 3319DC.
D 3319CA.
1.6 The coordinates of trigonometrical station 59 at N in block I5 is ...
A 19°22'38''S 33°40'41''E/19°22,6'S 33°40,7'E.
B 33°39'47''S 19°22'38''E/33°39,8'S 19°22,6'E.
C 19°21'38''E 33°40'47''S/19°21,6'E 33°40,7'S.
D 33°40'41''S 19°22'38''E/33°40,7'S 19°22,6'E.
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1.7 The length of the disused rifle range in block H7 is ... metres.
A 0,9
B 900
C 90
D 9
1.8 The feature hindering physical development of the urban area in block I9
is/are …
A the sewage works.
B a steep gradient.
C a marsh and vlei.
D the dam.
1.9 The landform at 1 on the orthophoto map is a …
A valley.
B spur.
C koppie.
D saddle.
1.10 The human-made feature at 2 on the orthophoto map is a …
A monument.
B golf course.
C cemetery.
D stadium.
1.11 The settlement pattern at 3 on the orthophoto map is …
A clustered.
B isolated.
C linear.
D circular.
1.12 The land-use zone in block H7 on the topographical map is ...
A commercial.
B industrial.
C residential.
D a rural-urban fringe.
1.13 The stream channel pattern at O in block K11 is ...
A meandering.
B laminar.
C rock-controlled.
D braided.
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1.14 The brickworks in block E3 on the topographical map is an example of a …
activity.
A quaternary
B tertiary
C secondary
D primary
1.15 The purpose of the weir in block K10 on the topographical map is to …
A reduce the flow of the water.
B create a walkway across the river.
C create a recreational facility.
D rechannel the water.
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QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
2.1 Refer to spot height 534 and trigonometrical station 123 in block D11 on the
topographical map and answer the questions that follow.
2.1.1 Calculate the difference in height between spot height 534 and
trigonometrical station 123.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
2.1.2 Is the average gradient between spot height 534 and
trigonometrical station 123 gentle or steep? Give evidence from the
map to support your answer.
Answer: _______________________________________________
Reason: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
(1 + 1) (2)
2.1.3 Determine whether there is intervisibility between spot height 534
and trigonometrical station 123. Give a reason for your answer.
Answer: _______________________________________________
Reason: _______________________________________________
______________________________________________
(1 + 1) (2)
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2.1.4 Two cross-sections are drawn between spot height 534 and
trigonometrical station 123 on the topographical map. One cross-
section has a vertical exaggeration of 2 times and the other one a
vertical exaggeration of 25 times. Which ONE of the two cross-
sections would give you a clearer idea of the profile of the
landscape? Give a reason for your answer.
Answer: _______________________________________________
Reason: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
(1 + 1) (2)
2.2 Refer to benchmark 201.8 in block G3 and benchmark 262.2 in block F9 on
the topographical map and answer the questions that follow.
2.2.1 Determine the true bearing of benchmark 201.8 from
benchmark 262.2.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
2.2.2 Calculate the magnetic declination of the topographical map
for 2015. Use the steps below to answer the question. Show ALL
calculations.
Difference in years: ____________________________________________
Mean annual change: __________________________________________
Total change: ________________________________________
Magnetic declination 2015: ____________________________________
(5 x 1) (5)
2.2.3 Calculate the magnetic bearing of benchmark 201.8 from
benchmark 262.2 on the topographical map. Show ALL
calculations.
Formula: Present magnetic bearing = true bearing +
present magnetic declination
_____________________________________________________
(2 x 1) (2)
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2.3 Calculate the area (in m²) of the demarcated orchards and vineyards,
labelled 4 on the orthophoto map. Show ALL calculations.
Formula: Area = Length (L) x Breadth (B)
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
(5 x 1) (5)
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QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 Study the table below showing temperatures for the area M in block G9 and
area P in block G4 on the topographical map and answer the questions that
follow.
M P
Average summer temperature 21 ºC 19 ºC
3.1.1 What is the difference in temperature between M and P?
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 Give a reason for the difference in temperature between M and P.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
(1 x 2) (2)
3.2 Many vineyards are found in the south-western section of the topographical
map.
3.2.1 Name the main industry related to these vineyards.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
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3.2.2 Explain how the climate of this region positively influences the
industry mentioned in QUESTION 3.2.1.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
(1 x 2) (2)
3.2.3 Give TWO reasons why the section south-west on the
topographical map is farmed intensively.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(2 x 1) (2)
3.2.4 Give TWO positive economic impacts of this intensive type of
farming on the local economy.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(2 x 2) (4)
3.3 Refer to Audenberg Ridge Peaks (blocks B10, 11 and 12) on the
topographical map and answer the questions that follow.
3.3.1 Name the physical feature formed by Audenberg Ridge Peaks,
separating the two drainage basins.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
3.3.2 Identify the drainage pattern north of Audenberg Ridge Peaks found
specifically in block B12.
______________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
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3.3.3 Name the underlying rock structure associated with the drainage
pattern mentioned in QUESTION 3.3.2.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
3.4 Examine the street pattern found at area 5 on the orthophoto map.
3.4.1 Identify the street pattern at 5.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
3.4.2 Give ONE advantage of the street pattern at 5.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
3.4.3 Give ONE disadvantage of the street pattern at 5.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
3.4.4 Give ONE possible reason for the choice of the street pattern at 5.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 2) (2)
3.5 The orthophoto was taken in 1988 and the topographical map was printed in
2007. Zweletemba (G12 on the topographical map and 7 on the orthophoto
map) shows urban expansion.
3.5.1 Define the term urban expansion.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
3.5.2 Give the direction in which urban expansion has occurred.
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
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3.5.3 What is the name given to the newly developed area after urban
expansion took place?
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
3.5.4 Explain how this urban expansion has negatively affected the
surrounding natural environment.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 2) (2)
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.1 Define the term geographical information systems.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
4.2 Data can be shown as raster or vector data.
4.2.1 Define the terms raster data and vector data.
Raster data: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Vector data: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
(2 x 1) (2)
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4.2.2 Which ONE of the two maps, the topographical map or the
orthophoto map, is an example of raster data? Give a reason for
your answer.
Answer: ______________________________________________
Reason: _____________________________________________
______________________________________________
(1 + 1) (2)
4.3 Refer to block G5 and answer the following questions:
4.3.1 Define the term data layering.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(1 x 1) (1)
4.3.2 Name THREE data layers that encouraged the farmer to place his
farm in that specific area (block G5).
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(3 x 1) (3)
4.4 Refer to the Karoo Botanical Gardens in blocks E9/10.
4.4.1 Name and explain the GIS process that was used to stop urban
development in the Karoo Botanical Gardens.
GIS process: _________________________________________
Explanation: _________________________________________
__________________________________________
(1 + 1) (2)
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4.4.2 Explain why buffering around the Karoo Botanical Gardens is
important.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(2 x 2) (4)
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