# Geography Grade 12 P2 NSC June 2015 Question Paper (English) > Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 question paper from the NSC June Exam 2015 (English), 14 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-june-july-2015-eng/90a29d76-0c13-4c3a-aaf4-dcc507df39d4 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Geography - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2015 - Exam period: NSC June Exam - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 14 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 2015 Question Paper (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-june-july-2015-eng/90a29d76-0c13-4c3a-aaf4-dcc507df39d4) ## About this document Geography · Grade 12 · NSC June Exam · 2015. Question paper, 14 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 SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION GEOGRAPHY P2 2015 MARKS: 75 TIME: 1½ hours EXAMINATION NUMBER: CENTRE NUMBER: QUESTION NUMBER Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 TOT MARKER MODERATOR MARK SCORED TOTAL 15 20 25 15 75 This question paper consists of 13 pages and 1 page for rough work and calculations. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 2 DBE/2015 SCE 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 3 DBE/2015 SCE 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] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 4 DBE/2015 SCE 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 5 DBE/2015 SCE 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 6 DBE/2015 SCE 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. (15 x 1) [15] 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 7 DBE/2015 SCE 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 8 DBE/2015 SCE 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) [20] 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 9 DBE/2015 SCE 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 10 DBE/2015 SCE 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 11 DBE/2015 SCE 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) [25] 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 12 DBE/2015 SCE 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 13 DBE/2015 SCE 4.4.2 Explain why buffering around the Karoo Botanical Gardens is important. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ (2 x 2) (4) [15] TOTAL: 75 Copyright reserved ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Geography/P2 DBE/2015 SCE ROUGH WORK AND CALCULATIONS (Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.) 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