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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
GEOGRAPHY P2
2017
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Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC June 2017 Memo (English)
Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 memorandum from the NSC June Exam 2017 (English), 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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- Question 2.5Map work7 marks
- Question 3.1Map work2 marks
- Question 3.2Rural and urban settlements8 marks
- Question 3.3Map work5 marks
- Question 3.4Economic geography of South Africa5 marks
- Question 3.5Geomorphology5 marks
- Question 4.1Map work1 marks
- Question 4.2Map work7 marks
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1: 50 000 topographical map
(2824DB KIMBERLEY), 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 Kimberley is a … town.
A farming
B mining
C recreation
D dormitory
B
1.2 2824 of the map index 2824DB indicates the …
A longitude and latitude.
B latitude and longitude.
C minutes south and minutes east.
D minutes east and minutes south. B
1.3 The map index/reference of the orthophoto map to the north-east of Kimberley
is …
A 2824 DB 21.
B 2824 DB 20.
C 2824 DB 22.
D 2824 DB 17.
D
1.4 The cultivated land in block G9 is situated in …
A the Western Cape.
B the Free State.
C the Northern Cape.
D North West B
1.5 The direction of 1 from 2 on the orthophoto map is …
A south-south-west.
B north-north-west.
C south-south-east.
D north-north-east. A
1.6 The actual distance of the arterial road from K in block I8 to L in block H9 is …
kilometres.
A 415
B 41,5
C 4,15
D 0,415
C
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1.7 The feature found at grid reference 28°36'54''S 24°51'30''E/28°36.9'S
24°51.5'E is/a …
A hiking trail.
B windmill.
C
D
open space.
cultivated land.
D
1.8 The closest town west of Kimberley is …
A Barkly West.
B Beaconsfield.
C Hopetown.
D Douglas.
A/D
1.9 The race course found in blocks I5 and I6 is located in the …
A industrial zone.
B residential zone.
C rural-urban fringe.
D commercial zone.
C
1.10 Feature 3 on the orthophoto map is a …
A shopping centre.
B factory.
C church.
D school.
A
1.11 Recreational area 1 on the orthophoto map is used for …
A horse racing.
B athletics.
C
D
swimming.
polo.
B
1.12 Line feature 5 on the orthophoto map is a …
A national route.
B main road.
C arterial route.
D secondary road.
C
1.13 Area M on the topographic map indicates a …
A shopping mall.
B heavy industrial area.
C
D
light industrial area.
outlying business district.
B/C
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1.14 The water supply source in block J8 is a …
A dam.
B river.
C windmill.
D furrow.
C
1.15 The dominant settlement pattern in block D2 is …
A clustered/nucleated.
B dispersed/isolated.
C circular.
D linear. B
(15 x 1) [15]
QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
2.1 State the direction in which the height is decreasing between trigonometrical
station 91, in block A3, and spot height 1176, in block A2. Give a reason for
your answer.
Linked Answer: Northwest/North North West
Reason: The height of trigonometrical station 91 is 1185.4 m and the height of
the spot height is 1176 m (1 + 1) (2)
2.2 Is the race course in block I6 visible from the diggings at P in block J4?
Give a reason for your answer.
Answer: No/It is not visible
Linked
Reason There is an obstruction/mine dump between the Race Course and
the diggings
Trigonometrical station 96 is located between the Race Course and
the diggings/shows higher lying ground in between
[Any ONE] (1 + 1) (2)
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2.3 Refer to demarcated area 4 on the orthophoto map. Calculate the surface
area of area 4 in km². Indicate the unit of measurement in your final answer.
Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Formula: Area = length (L) x breadth (B)
Length = 8 cm x 0.1 = 0.8 km Range: 0.79 km–0.81 km (7.9 – 8.1)
Breadth = 4 cm x 0.1 = 0.4 km Range: 0.39 km–0.41 km (3.9 – 4.1)
Area = 0.8 km x 0.4 km
= 0.32 km² Range: 0.31 km² – 0.33 (0.3321) km²
[Accept other formulas to calculate length and breadth. If the unit is not given
in the final answer, NO marks will be awarded for the final answer.] (5 x 1) (5)
2.4 Refer to trigonometrical station 76 in block D5 and spot height 1163 in
block F2.
2.4.1 Determine the magnetic bearing of spot height 1163 from
trigonometrical station 76 for 2017. The magnetic declination of
Kimberley for 2017 is 20º17' West of True north.
Formula:
Magnetic bearing = true bearing + magnetic declination
228º + 20º17' = 248º17'
Range: 227º - 229º (true bearing)
247º17' - 249º17' (magnetic bearing) (2 x 1) (2)
2.4.2 Why is the magnetic declination important in determining the current
magnetic bearing?
The magnetic declination either changes eastwards or westwards
over time/each year
We need the correct magnetic declination in order to get the correct
current magnetic bearing (2 x 1) (2)
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2.5 Refer to line N which runs from spot height 1171 in block B1 to the contour
line in block B4.
2.5.1 Calculate the average gradient between spot height 1171 and the
contour line. Indicate the unit of measurement in your final answer.
Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
vertical interval (VI)
Formula: gradient =
horizontal equivalent (HE)
VI = 1 200 m – 1 171 m = 29 m 7.9 cm x 0.5 km = 3.95 km
HE = 7.9 (7.8-8.0) cm x 500 m = 3 950 m 3.95 x 1 000 = 3 950 m
Range: 3 900 m to 4 000 m
Gradient = 29
3 950 (mark allocated for accurate substitution)
= 1
136,21
= 1 : 136,21
Range: 1 : 134.48 to 1 : 137.93 (5 x 1) (5)
2.5.2 With the aid of the topographic map and your answer to
QUESTION 2.5.1, explain why it would be easy to construct
transport routes in this area.
Contours lines are very far apart
Gentle slope/ flat land/ gentle gradient
No obstructions evident
In this area for every 1 unit vertically the horizontal distance is
136.21 /The average gradient is 1:136,21
[Any TWO] (2 x 1) (2)
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QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 Give evidence from the topographic map that indicates that Kimberley has a
low rainfall.
Non-perennial water
Non-perennial rivers
Dam
Irrigation being implemented/wind pump
Furrows to transport water
Sparse vegetation
Limited agricultural activity
Reservoirs
Dry pan visible on the map
[Any TWO] (2 x 1) (2)
3.2 Refer to land-use zone at 6 on the orthophoto map.
3.2.1 Identify land-use zone 6. Give a reason for your answer.
Linked Answer: Central Business District (CBD)/ Commercial area
Reason: Tall buildings in the area
The Market Square and Town Hall are situated in area 4
High building density
Most accessible area
Historical buildings/Monument/Alexander Mcgregor
Memorial Museum
[Any ONE] (2 x 1) (2)
3.2.2 The street pattern in the area around 6 on the orthophoto map is
unplanned irregular.
Give evidence from the area around 6 to prove the statement above.
The roads have been haphazardly (no order) arranged
The roads have many intersections at different angles
The roads have no focal point
Maze of streets
Plots are not regular in shape and size
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
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3.2.3 Explain why it is important to maintain a large recreational area
(7 on the orthophoto map), close to the centre of Kimberley.
The vegetation absorbs carbon (greenhouse gases) therefore
reduces temperature/ decreases the heat island effect
The vegetation absorbs carbon therefore reduces the air pollution
from the factories in the area
Green areas create a buffer which reduces noise pollution
It has an aesthetic appeal and encourages relaxation
It maintains the biodiversity of the area
Protects indigenous vegetation
Habitat for animals/birdlife
Attracts tourists
[Any TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
3.3 Refer to the orthophoto map.
3.3.1 Was the aerial photograph used to produce the orthophoto map
taken between 10:00 and 11:00, or between 13:00 and 14:00? Give
a reason for your answer.
Answer: Between 10:00 and 11:00
Linked Reason: The shadows from the high rise buildings fall to the
southwest (1 + 2) (3)
3.3.2 Why is it ideal to take these aerial photographs as close to midday
(12:00) as possible?
Shadows are limited/short
Shadows do not hide features
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
3.4 Refer to the De Beers Mine in block J2. Use both the topographic map and
the orthophoto map to answer the questions below.
3.4.1 Is the De Beers Mine an open-cast mine or a shaft mine?
Open cast (1 x 1) (1)
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3.4.2 Discuss TWO negative social impacts that the type of mining
mentioned in QUESTION 3.4.1, had on the people living in
Kimberley.
Greater health risks/respiratory problems due to the mine dust and
chemicals/polluted air affects the health of people
People had to move or relocate as the mine/mine dumps
expanded
Acid mine drainage pollutes the groundwater which is used by
people
Sides of mines may collapse posing a danger for inhabitants
Explosions in mine may cause damage/noise to nearby
property/people
Unsightly appearance of the open cast mine detracts from the
aesthetic appeal of the area
[Any TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
3.5 Refer to block I10.
3.5.1 Identify the drainage pattern found in block I10.
Centripetal (1 x 1) (1)
3.5.2 Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 3.5.1.
Streams flow from all directions into a (non-perennial) water
source (1 x 2) (2)
3.5.3 Explain the impact that increased rainfall will have on the stream
order of the streams in block I10.
The stream order will be higher/increase (if the rainfall increases)
(1 x 2) (2)
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.1 Which component of GIS is the orthophoto map?
Data (1 x 1) (1)
4.2 Answer the following questions with reference to data layering:
4.2.1 Define the term data layering.
It is the combination of different layers of information placed on top
of each other (in order to make it more useful)
[Concept] (1 x 1) (1)
4.2.2 Name TWO data layers found in block D2.
Infrastructure roads, railway lines, power lines, hiking trail
National route
Drainage dam
Topography Relief contour lines
Settlement houses, buildings
[Any TWO] (2 x 1) (2)
4.2.3 Explain TWO advantages of data layering.
Different layers can be organised (for display)
Different layers can be linked to understand relationships between
features
Different layers can be compared between features
Information can easily be manipulated
Information becomes more useful towards sorting/analysing a
specific query/decision
[Any TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
4.3 Refer to block G2.
4.3.1 Is the information represented in block G2 raster data or
vector data?
Vector (1 x 1) (1)
4.3.2 Name the dominant polygon (area) feature in block G2.
Kamfersdam Golf Course/ Golf Course /Kamfersdam (1 x 1) (1)
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4.3.3 Name ONE attribute of the polygon (area) feature, mentioned in
QUESTION 4.3.2.
Kamfersdam/Golf Course
Name of the golf course/Kamfersdam
A grassed area
Club house
Drainage and watering from the reservoir
Area covered in km²/m²/size
Membership information
Type of vegetation and animal life
Names of transport routes nearby
The number of holes on the golf course
Recreational area
[Any ONE] (1 x 1) (1)
4.4 A businessman wants to build a shopping centre at O in block J3. Explain
how the businessman can use GIS to determine if the site at O is suitable for
the building of the proposed shopping centre.
The future growth of the city in the direction of the shopping centre
The topography of the surrounding area for future expansion
Accessibility of the site/Availability of transport/roads/rail
The drainage/geology appropriate in the area
The type and amount of products the market requires
Crime rate in the area
The demographic structure (economic status/size/age structure/sex) of the
surrounding area
The size of the population/market of the area
[Any TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
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