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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2015
GEOGRAPHY P2
MEMORANDUM
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Geography Grade 12 P2 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 Memo (English)
Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2015 (English), 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2015
Questions in this paper
- Question 1.1Map work
- Question 1.2Map work
- Question 1.3Map work
- Question 1.4Map work
- Question 1.5Map work
- Question 1.6Map work
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- Question 1.7Map work
- Question 1.8Map work
- Question 1.9Map work
- Question 1.10Map work
- Question 1.11Rural and urban settlements
- Question 1.12Rural and urban settlements
- Question 1.13Map work
- Question 1.14Map work
- Question 1.15Map work15 marks
- Question 2.1Map work1 marks
- Question 2.2Map work2 marks
- Question 2.3Map work6 marks
- Question 2.4Map work8 marks
- Question 2.5Map work1 marks
- Question 2.6Map work1 marks
- Question 3.1Map work6 marks
- Question 3.2Economic geography of South Africa2 marks
- Question 3.3Economic geography of South Africa5 marks
- Question 3.4Economic geography of South Africa4 marks
- Question 3.5Rural and urban settlements6 marks
- Question 3.6Rural and urban settlements2 marks
- Question 4.1Map work3 marks
- Question 4.2Map work2 marks
- Question 4.3Map work2 marks
- Question 4.4Map work8 marks
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2 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The following statements are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 2726 DC
ODENDAALSRUS, as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area.
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following statements.
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) in the block next to
each statement.
1.1 The orthophoto map only depicts the … part of the topographic map.
A south-eastern
B northern
B
C north-eastern
D south-western
1.2 The rows of trees, in block A1, found close to the mines are used as …
A demarcations of farmland.
B protection for the riverbanks.
D
C plantations.
D windbreaks.
1.3 An orthophoto map is a … aerial photograph which has contour lines and
other labelled features drawn on it.
A high oblique
B low oblique
D
C horizontal
D vertical
1.4 When travelling in a southerly direction on the R30 from Odendaalsrus, in
block B2, the next central place settlement will be ...
A Theunissen.
B Virginia.
A
C Welkom.
D Bloemfontein.
1.5 The mean annual change of the magnetic declination from 1995 to 2000
was …
A 14' west.
B 4' east.
C
C 5' west.
D 5' east.
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1.6 The true bearing from trigonometrical station 345, in block F1, to the
Yacht Club, in block I2 is …
A 163°.
B 74°.
A
C 343°.
D 170°.
1.7 The main means of transporting water, in block H3/D2, from the mines to
the dams on the topographic map is by …
A furrows and windpumps.
B canals and windpumps.
C
C pipelines and furrows.
D windpumps.
1.8 The area marked 1 on the orthophoto map is …
A mining area.
B non-perennial water.
B
C mine dump.
D recreational area.
1.9 The aerodrome in block I2 on the topographic map is found in the ...
A CBD.
B rural-urban fringe.
B
C residential area.
D recreational area.
1.10 The feature marked 2 on the orthophoto map is a/an ...
A minedump.
B embankment.
A
C cemetery.
D holiday resort.
1.11 The settlement of Odendaalsrus, in block B3, originally developed as a …
settlement.
A mining.
B farming.
A
C resort.
D junction.
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1.12 The residential area marked A on the topographic map shows a … street
pattern.
A grid-iron
B radial
D
C concentric
D irregular
1.13 The natural feature marked B on the topographic map in block G2 is a …
A dry pan.
B perennial river.
D
C non-perennial river.
D marsh and vlei.
1.14 The road connecting Odendaalsrus with Virginia, via Welkom, is a …
A national road.
B main road.
C
C arterial road.
D other road.
1.15 What recreational facility is found at the co-ordinates
27°54'10"S 26°42'45"E/27°54,2'S 26°42,8'E on the topographic map?
A Diggings
B Horse riding club
D
C Caravan park
D Phakisa motor racing track
(15 x 1) (15)
TOTAL SECTION A: 15
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) GEOGRAPHY P2 5
SECTION B
QUESTION 2: MAPWORK TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS
2.1 If you were travelling SSE (south south east) on a train (5 on orthophoto
map), would Oudensdaal be to your east or west?
West
(1 x 1) (1)
2.2 Are points 4 to 5 on the orthophoto map intervisible?
Give a reason for your answer.
No./Points are not intervisible
There are buildings/vegetation (trees) in-between.
(2 x 1) (2)
2.3 Calculate the area of the demarcated (marked off) region on the
topographical map, which illustrates the area covered by the orthophoto
map, in square kilometres (km²).
Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
AREA = L x B
[Allow for 2 mm]
L= (or 11,0 x 0,5) (10,8 – 11,2)
B= (or 5,6 x 0,5) (5,4 – 5,8)
= 5,5 km x 2,8 km
= 15,4 km² (Range = 14,58 – 16,24 km²)
[No units in final answer – no marks.]
(6 x 1) (6)
2.4 Calculate the average gradient from spot height 1341, in block C4, to spot
height 1357, in D6. Use the straight-line distance between the two spot
heights.
Show ALL the calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Gradient = VI/HE
VI = 1 357 – 1 341 = 16 m
HE = 8,6 cm x 50 000 ÷ 100 [8,5 cm – 8,7 cm]
= 4 300 m [4 250 m – 4 350 m]
Gradient = 16 m ÷ 4 300 m
= 1 : 268,75
[Range: 265,63 – 271,88]
(6 x 1) (6)
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2.4.1 Is the gradient that you calculated in QUESTION 2.4 steep or
gentle?
Gentle
(1 x 1) (1)
2.4.2 Explain your answer to QUESTION 2.4.1.
For every 252,98 – 258,93 travelled along the ground, you rise
by 1 m.
[Wrong answer in QUESTION 2.4.1 – no mark for QUESTION
2.4.2]
(2 x 1) (2)
2.5 Explain why the Gert Combrink Dam in block B/C 3 appears larger on the
orthophoto map, marked 12, than on the topographic map.
Orthophoto has a larger scale (1 : 10 000) as compared to the
topographical map (1 : 50 000) – 5 times larger scale.
OR
Topographical map has a smaller scale (1 : 50 000) as compared to the
orthophoto map (1: 10 000).
(1 x 1) (1)
2.6 State the contour interval of the orthophoto map.
5m
(1 x 1) (1)
TOTAL SECTION B: 20
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SECTION C
QUESTION 3: MAP INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
3.1 The sketch map below represents part of the area covered by the
topographical map. Study the topographical map and then indicate the
features, referred to in (3.1.1–3.1.4) as accurately as possible on the
sketch map.
Reference Verwysing
River -------- Rivier
Roads Paaie
Railway Spoorweg
Built-up areas Beboude gebied
3.1.1 The reference number of the topographic map.
Reference no: 2726 DC (ODENDAALSRUS)
(1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 Indicate on the sketch trigonometrical station Δ286 (block C5) with
the letter C and give its height.
C = (ON THE SKETCH) 1 360 m
(2 x 1) (2)
3.1.3 Give the destination of the main arterial road leading south east
marked D.
D = Welkom
(1 x 1) (1)
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3.1.4 Identify the human activity at the following places:
E = Golf course/Recreation
F = Slimes dam
(2 x 1) (2)
3.2 Give ONE piece of evidence, in block A2, from the topographical map that
supports the fact that gold mining takes place in the area.
Freddies Gold Mine (A2)
[Any ONE – Accept other – must name mining.]
(1 x 2) (2)
3.3 Locate Free State Geduld Mine, in blocks E3 and E4.
3.3.1 List THREE services or facilities that support this mine.
Roads
Railways/Service rail
Slime dams
Settlements
Hostels
Sewerage works
Recreational areas
Shops
Cemetery
[Any THREE]
(3 x 1) (3)
3.3.2 Over recent decades, gold has declined in importance. What
impact has this had on the economy of Odendaalsrus?
The town may suffer economically.
People lose their jobs.
Less money to spend in the town.
[Any ONE – Accept other reasonable answers.]
(1 x 2) (2)
3.4 Explain TWO environmental impacts of gold mining in the area.
Environmental damage – scarring of the landscape
Disruption of ecosystems
Air/water pollution
[Any TWO – But not health related responses]
(2 x 2) (4)
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3.5 Identify the types of rural/urban land uses at 9, 10 and 11 on the orthophoto
map. Give a reason for the choice of the original site in each case.
SITE TYPE CHOICE OF SITE
9 CBD Flat/Accessible
Rural urban fringe /
10 Recreation
cheap land
Close to railway + roads /
11 Industry
Flat land
(6 x 1) (6)
3.6 Refer to the R30 arterial road, in block H3, on the topographic map.
State ONE advantage of the R30 bypassing the town of Welkom.
Reduces traffic congestion
Reduces overcrowding
Reduces air/noise pollution
Reduces accidents
[Any ONE]
(1 x 2) (2)
TOTAL SECTION C: 25
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SECTION D
QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.1 State THREE processes when working with GIS.
Data input
Data storing
Data manipulation
Data analysis
Data information
Data management
Data application
[ANY THREE – Accept other]
(3 x 1) (3)
4.2 Data storage in GIS should be in a form of …
1. vector.
2. raster.
(2 x 1) (2)
4.3 There are hundreds of data-collecting satellites orbiting earth.
4.3.1 Define the term remote sensing.
Refers to the observation of the earth from a distance using
satellites to gather information without having direct contact with
the area.
[CONCEPT]
(1 x 1) (1)
4.3.2 Satellites gather data by using a/an (active/passive) system.
(Choose the correct word.)
passive
(1 x 1) (1)
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4.4 Another new mining development is planned for the Odendaalsrus. A GIS
specialist has been called in to assist the mining developers with
conducting an EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) for the project.
4.4.1 Evaluate why a GIS analysis would be beneficial.
Need spacial queries:
Direction questions – Where on the map?
Position in relationship to town
Distance questions – Mine not to close to nature reserves
Marsh and wetland
Topography questions – Pollution in the area
Rock type/drainage of area
[ANY TWO – Accept other reasonable answers applicable to the
answer.]
(2 x 2) (4)
4.4.2 Identify the TWO layers that a specialist would use for this study.
Geological rock structure/Ground
Undergroundwater/Rivers/Drainage
Relief layers/Mine dump/Relief altered
Infrastructure – Roads/Railway layers/Degradation
Economic activities
Power lines
[ANY TWO – Accept other answer related to negative impact of
mining.]
(2 x 1) (2)
4.4.3 Motivate each of the answers given in QUESTION 4.4.2.
Geological rock structure – Sinkholes
Undergroundwater/Rivers – Groundwater and rivers polluted
Relief layers – Relief altered/environmental despolation/
landscape scarred
Infrastructure – Roads/railway layers – altered routes
(2 x 1) (2)
TOTAL SECTION D: 15
GRAND TOTAL: 75
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