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Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC June 2025 Memo (English)
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- Question 1.1Rural and urban settlements8 marks
- Question 1.2Rural and urban settlements7 marks
- Question 1.3Rural and urban settlements15 marks
- Question 1.4Rural and urban settlements18 marks
- Question 1.5Rural and urban settlements15 marks
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Geography/P2 2 DBE/May/June 2025
SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
PRINCIPLES FOR MARKING GEOGRAPHY- NSC NOVEMBER 2024 AND SC/NSC
JUNE 2025
The following marking principles have been developed to standardise marking in all
provinces.
MARKING
• ALL questions MUST be marked, irrespective of whether it is correct or incorrect
• Where the maximum marks have been allocated for a particular question, place an M
over the remainder of the text to indicate the maximum marks have been achieved.
• Where a correct fact has been mentioned more than once in a specific response
• A clear, neat tick must be used:
R
o If ONE mark is allocated, ONE tick must be used:
o If TWO marks are allocated, TWO ticks must be used:
o The tick must be placed at the FACT that a mark is being allocated for
o Ticks must be kept SMALL, as various layers of moderation may take place
• Incorrect answers must be marked with a clear, neat cross:
o Use MORE than one cross across a paragraph/discussion style questions to
indicate that all facts have been considered
o Do NOT draw a line through an incorrect answer
o Do NOT underline the incorrect facts
For the following action words, ONE-word answers are acceptable: list, name, state,
identify
For the following action words, a FULL sentence must be written: describe, explain,
evaluate, analyse, suggest, differentiate, distinguish, define, discuss, why, how
The following action words need to be read within its context to determine whether a ONE-
word answer or FULL sentence is required: provide, what, tabulate and give
NOTE THE FOLLOWING
• If the numbering is incorrect or left out, as long as the sequence of answers to questions
is followed candidates can be credited
• Spelling errors if recognisable, award the marks provided the meaning is correct.
• Be sensitive to the sense of an answer, which may be stated in a different way
• In questions where a letter is the accepted response, but the learner writes the actual
answer- award marks.
• There will be additional guidelines for the marking of certain questions.
TOTALLING AND TRANSFERRING OF MARKS
• Each sub-question must be totalled
o Questions in Section A has five sub-sections, therefore five sub-totals per question
required. Section B has three sub-sections and three sub-totals.
o Sub-section totals to be written in the right-hand margin at the end of the sub-
section and underlined
o Sub-totals must be written legibly
o Leave room to write in moderated marks on different levels
• Total sub-totals and transfer total to top left-hand margin next to question number
• Transfer total to cover of answer book
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QUESTION 1
1.1.1 A (South Atlantic High) (1)
1.1.2 B (Kalahari High) (1)
1.1.3 B (South Indian) (1) 2
1.2.1 Melting snow
1.2.2 Mouth
1.2.3 Third order 2
1.3.1 Katabatic
1.3.2 1 occurs during the day while 2 occurs at night
1.3.3 into the valley and forms an inversion
Cold air rolls down
Air flows downslope
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1.4.1 Shape of front concave
Steep gradient of front
1.4.2 Warm air undercuts the cold air
1.4.3 Air behind the cold front is colder than the air in front. Cold air moves faster
than warm air ahead of it. Cold front catches
up with the warm front. 7
1.5.1 (a) A river that only flows all year round
(b) The river channel is wide
(c) Regularity of rainfall and the soil type over which the streams flow.
1.5.2
Gauteng and the EasternCape
1.5.3 The cost of food production will increase at it is costly to buy purified water.
Farmers will have to buy more chemicals to purify water. Chemicals cost a lot
and this will increase production costs. It will be costly to purify water for use in
electricity generation. These costs M will be included in electricity prices. Costs
will increase the price of electricity during production. There will be less clean
water to generate hydro- electricity. 13
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SECTION A: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF
SOUTH AFRICA
QUESTION 1: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENT
1.1 1.1.1 Z (1)
1.1.2 Y (1)
1.1.3 Y (1)
1.1.4 Z (1)
1.1.5 Y (1)
1.1.6 Z (1)
1.1.7 Y (1)
1.1.8 Y (1) (8 x 1) (8)
1.2 1.2.1 C (1)
1.2.2 B (1)
1.2.3 D (1)
1.2.4 B (1)
1.2.5 B (1)
1.2.6 C (1)
1.2.7 B (1) (7 x 1) (7)
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1.3 1.3.1 ' The progress made is better than what politicians claim' (1) (1 x 1) (1)
Quote from
extract
1.3.2 Land restitution (1) (1 x 1) (1)
1.3.3 Willing-buyer-willing-seller (1) (1 x 1) (1)
1.3.4 Sellers want exorbitant amounts of money for their land (2)
Describe Buyers/Government do not have the budgets to buy the land (accept
challenges
associated examples) (2)
with land It is a long and drawn-out process (accept examples) (2)
redistribution
principle
Legal costs are expensive (accept examples) (2)
Seller not getting a fair price for their land (2)
Seller reluctant to sell their land (accept examples) (2)
Corruption with regards to the process (accept examples) (2)
[ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
1.3.5 There would be legal disputes between different groups of people
Explain (accept examples) (2)
TWO
social People don't have the necessary documentation (accept examples)
factors that (2)
delay land Poverty will create challenges for people (accept examples) (2)
restitution
in SA Lack of formal education (accept examples) (2)
Cultural values will hamper land exchange (accept examples) (2)
[ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
1.3.6 Landownership creates access to finance/loans (2)
Suggest There will be a shift to commercial farming (accept examples) (2)
how land
reform can Employment opportunities will be created (accept examples) (2)
provide Improves financial stability (accept examples) (2)
economic Reduced food prices for locals (accept examples) (2)
security in
rural areas Increase in multiplier effect/buying power (accept examples) (2)
Promotes infrastructure development (accept examples) (2)
[ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
1.4 1.4.1 Land in an urban area that is used for a specific purpose/function
(2)
[CONCEPT] (1 x 2) (2)
1.4.2 Different land-use zones have different requirements (accept
Why do examples) (2)
different
land-use Not all urban functions are compatible (2)
zones [ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
occur?
1.4.3 Close to a greenbelt (1)
Give TWO
factors in
Close to the rural-urban fringe (1)
sketch map Away from the heavy industrial zone (1)
that
influenced
Away from the CBD/transition zone (1)
location of [ANY TWO] (2 x 1) (2)
high-income
area
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1.4.4 (a) Located at the edge of the CBD (1)
State ONE Fragmented/irregular shape (accept examples) (1)
characteristic
of transition High land values (1)
zone B Mixed land-use (1)
Graffiti on the walls (1)
Social ills (accept examples) (1)
Old/dilapidated buildings (1)
Influx of foreigners/illegal immigrants (1)
Influx of students (1)
Poor infrastructure (accept examples) (1)
Informal traders/hawkers (1)
High level of pollution (1)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 1) (1)
Why does
the
transition (b) Area taken over by functions of the CBD (2)
zone not Invasion and succession (accept examples) (2)
completely
surround [ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
land-use
zone A
1.4.5 Urban sprawl is contained (2)
What is the Increases oxygen levels (2)
importance
of green Decreases carbon dioxide levels (2)
belts in Reduces pollution (accept examples) (2)
urban Natural habitats are maintained (accept examples) (2)
settlements
Biodiversity is increased (accept examples) (2)
Creates a buffer between land-use zones (2)
Natural food chains/food webs/ecosystems are maintained (2)
Decreases the heat island effect/temperatures (2)
Increases aesthetic appeal (accept examples) (2)
Increases property value (2)
Acts as flood control (2)
Provides recreational areas (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
1.4.6 ADVANTAGE
Why is the Shorter distance to employment (2)
location of
low-income Lower transport costs (2)
residential Industry provides goods (2)
area an Employment opportunities (2)
advantage
and Access to services from industrial area (accept examples) (2)
disadvantage Cheap land values/cheaper housing (2)
for Close to a greenbelt (accept examples) (2)
residents of
this area DISADVANTAGE
(refer to High levels of pollution (accept examples) (2)
sketch) A relocation threat due to expansion (of industrial area) (2)
Lack of aesthetic appeal (accept examples) (2)
[ANY TWO - MUST MENTION ONE ADVANTAGE AND ONE
DISADVANTAGE] (2 x 2) (4)
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1.5 1.5.1 83 (1) (1 x 1) (1)
1.5.2 Workers arrive late/decrease in production (2)
How does Loss of jobs/reduction in salary (2)
traffic
congestion Deliveries are delayed (accept examples) (2)
negatively Decrease in available market (2)
impact the Decrease in profits (accept examples) (2)
economy of
city of CT Businesses may close (accept examples) (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
1.5.3 It becomes more expensive/not affordable (accept examples) (2)
Why would
the
Preference for private transport (accept examples) (2)
improvement It may not service/reach all areas (2)
in public
transport not
[ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
benefit all
commuters
1.5.4 (Construct) ring roads (2)
PARAGRAPH (Construct) bypass roads (2)
Suggest (Create) One-way streets (2)
infrastructural
developments
Synchronise traffic lights (2)
associated Dedicated lanes (accept examples) (2)
with roads
that the
Directional lane changes (accept examples) (2)
municipality Increase the number of lanes (accept examples) (2)
of CT can put
in place to
Efficient road maintenance (accept examples) (2)
reduce traffic Automated sensor traffic lights (accept examples) (2)
congestion Improve / redesign intersections/traffic circles (2)
(Display) electronic signage (accept examples) (2)
[ANY FOUR] (4 x 2) (8)
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QUESTION 2: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA
2.1 2.1.1 D (1)
2.1.2 A (1)
2.1.3 B (1)
2.1.4 B (1)
2.1.5 D (1)
2.1.6 C (1)
2.1.7 A (1) (7 x 1) (7)
2.2 2.2.1 Light (1)
2.2.2 Market orientated (1)
2.2.3 Ubiquitous (1)
2.2.4 Heavy (1)
2.2.5 Raw material orientated (1)
2.2.6 Footloose (1)
2.2.7 Break- of- bulk- point (1)
2.2.8 Light (1) (8 x 1) (8)
2.3 2.3.1 Gauteng (1) (1 x 1) (1)
2.3.2 Less land available (accept examples) (2)
Give a Poor grazing land (accept examples) (2)
reason for
the low [ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
production
2.3.3 Difference in commercial and subsistence farming (2)
Suggest Cultural practices (accept examples) (2)
TWO
human- Different breeding management programs (2)
made Amount of cattle used for production of milk (2)
factors that Difference in urban population (2)
caused a
difference Human preference for beef (2)
in the Difference in education/skills (accept examples) (2)
amount of [ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
beef
production
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2.3.4 Contributes to the GDP (accept examples) (2)
PARAGRAPH
Explain the Stimulates the export trade (accept examples) (2)
importance of
the
Enables foreign capital to flow into the country (2)
contribution of Supplies the domestic market (accept examples) (2)
beef
production to Provides employment (accept examples) (2)
the SA
economy
Supplies raw materials (accept examples) (2)
Reduces beef imports/food security (2)
Stimulates the tertiary sector/multiplier effect (accept examples) (2)
Stimulates the growth of rural areas (2)
Develops infrastructure (accept examples) (2)
New skills are developed (accept examples) (2)
[ANY FOUR] (4 x 2) (8)
2.4 2.4.1 9,8 (%) (1) (1 x 1) (1)
2.4.2 It creates formal employment (2)
How does Multiplier effect (2)
foreign
investment It increases industrial development (accept examples) (2)
increase It increases production of goods (2)
the SW Increases the amount of services (2)
Cape’s
contribution It increases development in infrastructure (2)
to the GDP Skills development/education (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
2.4.3 Agricultural products are available (accept examples) (2)
Why is Availability of raw materials (accept examples) (2)
investment
in light Development of link industries (accept examples) (2)
industries [ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
common
2.4.4 Improves the standard of living (accept examples) (2)
How does the
creation of It relieves poverty (accept examples) (2)
jobs in the SW
Cape impact
Allows for upskilling (2)
positively on Reduces crime (2)
the people of
the region [ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
2.4.5 ROADS AND HARBOURS
Explain the
positive
Transportation of raw materials (2)
impact of Transportation of finished goods (2)
road
infrastructure
Suitable locations for break-of-bulk-industries (2)
and harbours Facilitate the bulk export/import of goods (accept examples) (2)
on the
industrial
growth ROADS
Facilitate the transport of workers (2)
Dense network of roads increase accessibility (2)
HARBOURS
Container facilities for storage (2)
[ANY TWO - MUST EXPLAIN A FACTOR ON THE ROAD AND
THE HARBOUR] (2 x 2) (4)
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2.5 2.5.1 '… there are over two million informal businesses' (1)
'… informal sector accounts for more than 50% of the workforce' (1)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 1) (1)
2.5.2 Products are cheaper (in the informal sector) (2)
Products are more expensive (in the formal sector) (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
2.5.3 Quality of life improves (accept examples) (1)
Give TWO Improves standard of living (1)
ways in
which It provides them with employment (1)
informal Decreases poverty (1)
trading has Access to services/facilities (1)
a positive
social Reduces crime (1)
impact on Convenient (1)
the lives of [ANY TWO] (2 x 1) (2)
people
2.5.4 They lack the capacity to create jobs (2)
Why is the gov
forced to use Unable to attract enough foreign investment (accept examples) (2)
trade in the
informal sector
Limited budget to create formal employment (accept examples) (2)
to address Number of people looking for jobs exceeds the availability of jobs
unemployment
(2)
Many people lack education/skills for formal jobs (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
2.5.5 Limited access to basic facilities (accept examples) (2)
Describe the
poor
Located in high crime areas (accept examples) (2)
conditions Adverse weather conditions (accept examples) (2)
under which
informal
Harassed by the authorities (accept examples) (2)
traders work Limited access to basic services (accept examples) (2)
[ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
2.5.6 Formal businesses would have less profits/close (accept
Explain the examples) (2)
negative
economic Results in decreased employment opportunities (in formal
impact of businesses sector) (2)
the The tax base of the country would be reduced (accept examples)
increasing
number of (2)
informal Budgets for government sectors would decrease (2)
traders in Increased purchase of cheap/counterfeit goods (2)
SA
[ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 120
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SECTION B
QUESTION 3: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
3.1 3.1.1 A (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 VI = 209 – 204 = 5 (1) m
Av gradient HE = 10,3 x 100 = 1030 (1) m
5
1030 (1) (correct substitution)
= 1 : 206 (1) (4 x 1) (4)
3.1.3 33˚55(1)' 55''S; 22˚25'43 (1)''E (Range 40'' - 45'') (2 x 1) (2)
3.1.4 (0,9 x 500 m) (0,8 x 500 m)
Area 450 (1) m x 400 (1) m
= 180 000 m² (1) (3 x 1) (3)
3.2.1 high (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.2.2 It is close to the golf course (1)
Give Close to the golf estate (accept examples) (1)
evidence
for high Close to the recreational facilities (1)
income Larger plot size/few houses/low density (1)
area It is in the rural-urban fringe (1)
Area has aesthetic appeal (1)
Located away from the CBD (1)
Located away from heavy industrial area (1)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 1) (1)
3.2.3 Sewage works (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.2.4 It is away from the built-up/residential area (accept examples) (2)
Give a reason
why the rural- Land is cheaper in this zone (2)
urban fringe is
a suitable
Large open spaces (2)
location for Gentle ground or slope (2)
human-made
feature Located at the lowest point (2)
Located close to a river (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
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3.2.5 Golf courses (accept examples) (1)
Give TWO
pieces of
Holiday resort (1)
evidence for Track and hiking trails (1)
George
being a
Parks (accept examples) (1)
tourist Woodlands (1)
destination
(refer to
Sports grounds (1)
area Showgrounds (1)
covered by
George)
Dirt bike track (1)
Recreational areas (1)
Perennial/non-perennial water/perennial/non-perennial
streams/marshes and vlei (1)
Landing strip (1)
Golf estate (1)
Katrivier Nature reserve (1)
Horse riding club (1)
Cape Garden Route Botanical Gardens (1)
Monuments (accept examples) (1)
Witfontein forest (1)
[ANY TWO] (2 x 1) (2)
3.2.6 Trees (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.2.7 Rough texture (2)
Reason for Dark (black) tone (2)
feature 10
Reference is Woodland (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
3.2.8 Transport routes (accept examples ) (1)
Identify Flat land/gentle relief (1)
TWO
factors that Labour supply (1)
influenced Power lines (1)
the Water supply (1)
location of
industries Markets (1)
Available land (1)
[ANY TWO] (2 x 1) (2)
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3.1 3.3.1 Raster (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.3.2 It is an image/photograph (2)
Reason It is made up of pixels / grid cells (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.3 Topography/relief (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.3.4 Difficult to build on (2)
How does
layer limits
More expensive to build on (2)
dev [ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.5 1 B (1)
2 A (1) (2 x 1) (2)
TOTAL SECTION B: 30
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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