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GEOGRAPHY P2
NOVEMBER 2018
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RESOURCE MATERIAL
1. An extract from topographic map 2930CB PIETERMARITZBURG.
2. Orthophoto map 2930 CB 8 PIETERMARITZBURG.
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 provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographic map (2930CB
PIETERMARITZBURG) and an orthophoto map (2930 CB 8 PIETERMARITZ-
BURG) of a part of the mapped area.
4. You must hand the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at
the end of this examination session.
5. You may use the blank page at the end of this question paper for all rough work
and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
6. Show ALL calculations and use the formulae provided, where applicable. Marks
will be allocated for these.
7. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations, e.g.
10 km; 2,1 cm.
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
9. You may use a magnifying glass.
10. The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area
covered by the orthophoto map.
11. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographic map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Aerodrome Vliegveld
Diggings Uitgrawings
Canal Kanaal
Firebreak Brandgordel
Golf Course Gholfbaan
Hiking Trail Staproete
Hospital Hospitaal
River Rivier
Sewerage Works Rioolwerke
Waterworks Waterwerke
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON PIETERMARITZBURG
Pietermaritzburg (umGungundlovu) is the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal. This second-
largest city in the province was founded in 1838. It is a regionally important industrial
hub, well-known for processing aluminium, timber and dairy products. It has an
estimated population of around 500 000 (including neighbouring townships).
Pietermaritzburg is situated along the N3 national road, the main route between the
Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging conurbation and the harbour city of Durban, some
90 kilometres from Pietermaritzburg. The Oribi airport is situated just
outside Pietermaritzburg and has a regular scheduled service to the OR Tambo
International Airport in Johannesburg.
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[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pietermaritzburg]
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map (2930CB
PIETERMARITZBURG) 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 Pietermaritzburg is the capital city of …
A Mpumalanga.
B KwaZulu-Natal.
C Free State.
B
D Limpopo.
1.2 The harbour closest to Pietermaritzburg is …
A Richards Bay.
B Port Elizabeth.
C Durban.
C
D Cape Town.
1.3 If you travel along the N3 in a north-westerly direction you will reach the
town/city of …
A New Hanover.
B Donnybrook.
C Merrivale.
D
D Harrismith.
1.4 The true bearing of spot height 1031 (K) in block B6 from trigonometrical
station 263 (J) in block D7 on the topographic map is …
A 341°.
B 161°.
C 140°.
A
D 19°.
1.5 The economic activity at U in block A12 is a ... activity.
A primary
B secondary
C tertiary B
D quaternary
1.6 The land-use zone at 1 on the orthophoto map is the …
A CBD.
B transition zone.
C green belt. C
D rural-urban fringe.
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1.7 The human-made feature at 2 on the orthophoto map is a …
A veterinary clinic.
B townhouse complex.
C shopping centre. C
D office park.
1.8 The slope at line 3 on the orthophoto map is …
A concave.
B convex.
C stepped. D
D uniform.
1.9 The main human-made factor that influenced the site of the farmstead at L in
block B9 on the topographic map is …
A the other road.
B a market.
C a reservoir. A/C
D flat land.
1.10 The stream/drainage pattern that dominates area M in block B10 and block
B11 on the topographic map is a … pattern.
A centripetal.
B radial.
C rectangular. D
D trellis.
1.11 The dominant street pattern in block G2 on the topographic map is …
A radial.
B unplanned irregular.
C grid iron. B/D
D planned irregular.
1.12 The feature controlling the amount of water flowing through the canal in
block H8 on the topographic map:
A Bridge
B Buildings
C Weir C
D Slope
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1.13 Swartkop in block F1 on the topographic map is a …
A butte.
B mesa.
C pointed butte. A
D conical hill.
1.14 The general direction of flow of the river in the valley represented by the curved
line 4 on the orthophoto map:
A North
B West
C East B
D South
1.15 The distance between T in block A12 and New Hanover on the topographic map
is … kilometres.
A 0,2
B 22
C 20,2
C
D 2
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QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
2.1 A tourist visiting Town Hill in Pietermaritzburg requires specific information
regarding its location.
2.1.1 State the topographic map index/code of Pietermaritzburg.
2930CB (1 x 1) (1)
2.1.2 Determine the grid reference/co-ordinates of Town Hill at point N
in block F7 on the topographic map.
29°35'06''S 30°21'17''E /29°35,10'S 30°21,30'E
(Latitude: 05'' - 07'') (Latitude: 0,08' - 0,14')
(Longitude: 16'' - 18'') (Longitude: 0,28' - 0,33') (2 x 1) (2)
2.1.3 The tourist wants to hike the Voortrekker Wagon Hiking Trail in block F6
using a compass. Calculate the magnetic declination for 2018. Show ALL
calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. Clearly indicate the
unit of measurement in your final answer.
Difference in years: 2018 – 2016 = 2 years
Mean annual change: 9' W
Total change: 2 x 9' = 18' W
Magnetic declination for 2018: 24o45' W + 18' = 25 o03' W (5 x 1) (5)
[GIVE MARKS FOR CORRECT INFORMATION NEEDED TO
DETERMINE FINAL ANSWER, EVEN IF NOT ACCORDING TO THE
STIPULATED GUIDELINE]
2.2 Refer to the Voortrekker Wagon Hiking trail in block F6 on the topographic map.
2.2.1 State the orthophoto map index/code that a tourist will use when hiking
the Voortrekker Wagon Hiking Trail.
2930 CB 7 (1 x 1) (1)
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2.2 Calculate the average gradient between contour line O (height 820 m) and
the trigonometrical station at P on the topographic map. Show ALL
calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
vertical interval (VI)
Formula: Average gradient =
horizontal equivalent (HE)
VI = 1057,9 m – 820 m VI = 1057.9 m – 820 m
= 237,9 m = 237,9 m
HE = 3,9 cm x 500 HE = 3,9 cm x 50 000
100
Range for measurement [3,8 cm – 4 cm]
= 1 950 m OR = 1 950 m
Range for HE [1 900 m – 2000 m]
237,9 237,9
= (One mark for =
1 950 1 950
correct
237,9 substitution) 237,9
G= G=
1 950 1 950
1 1
= / 1 : 8,2 / 1 in 8,2 = / 1 : 8,2 / 1 in 8,2
8,2 8,2
Range for final answer [1 : 7.9 – 1 : 8.41] (5 x 1) (5)
2.2.3 Describe the curved route followed by the Voortrekker Wagon Hiking Trail
from its start at O to the trigonometrical station at World's View.
The trail follows the winding path of the spur
The trail follows the more gentle route/The trail avoids the very steep
slopes
It is an easier route to hike along
It avoids the difficult route of hiking through valleys and over spurs
The trail follows the low lying area
The trail goes uphill and it is easier to follow a winding route
The slope is uneven resulting in a winding route
It goes generally NW/N
It passes through a woodland area
It passes by perennial water/dam
It passes by the river
It passes the reservoir
There are monuments that it passes by
There is a lookout tower towards the end of the trail
[Any TWO] (2 x 1) (2)
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2.3 Refer to benchmark 1060.9 at Q in block D4 and spotheight 1106 at R in block
C6 found on the topographic map. The cross-sections below represent the area
between Q and R.
X
Q R
Y
Q R
2.3.1 Match cross-sections X and Y with the vertical exaggerations below.
25 times: Y
6,25 times: X (2 x 1) (2)
2.3.2 Explain how the vertical exaggeration of cross-sections would make
interpretation of the landscape easier.
The shape of the features on the landscape is more clear when the
vertical exaggeration is increased
To represent the topography of the landscape
To emphasize vertical features which are too small to identify relative to
the horizontal scale
By increasing the vertical exaggeration the topography and gradient can
be seen more clearly
Specific features are more recognizable/clearer
Without vertical exaggeration the cross-section would be flat
A larger exaggeration creates a clearer impression of the landscape
Height differences between features can be clearly identified
Y is clearer than X
[Any TWO] (2 x 1) (2)
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QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 The bottom of the valley at area M on the topographic map experiences frost
during the early hours of the morning in winter.
3.1.1 Name the local/tertiary wind that is responsible for the formation of frost.
Katabatic/Downslope/Gravitational wind
Mountain wind
[Any ONE] (1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 Explain how the wind mentioned in QUESTION 3.1.1 causes frost.
The slopes cool down resulting in the air in contact with the slopes cooling
down
The cooler air becomes heavy and dense
Cooler air subsides down the valley slopes
Cooler air accumulates on the valley floor/trapped by inversion layer
The cold subsiding air cools the temperature to below freezing point
[Any TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
3.2 Refer to slope 5 (low-income residential area) and slope 6 (high-income
residential area) on the orthophoto map.
3.2.1 Explain how aspect of slope influenced the site of the high-income
residential area at 6.
Slope 6 is a north/northeast facing slope and experiences the direct rays
of the sun (making it warmer) (1 x 2) (2)
3.2.2 Give ONE reason, evident on the orthophoto map, which influenced the
location of the low-income residential area at slope 5.
Next to the road for transport
Access to place of work
South facing slope has cheaper land
In comparison to slope 6 slope 5 is more gentle therefore it is cheaper/
easier to build on
Close to railway line
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
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3.2.3 Suggest how natural vegetation could have influenced the land values of
residential areas 5 or 6.
The vegetation creates aesthetic appeal/beauty/scenery at 6 which
increases the land value
OR
Lack of vegetation at 5 reduces the aesthetic appeal and decreases land
values
Vegetation creates cleaner (absorbing carbon) air this area attracts more
residents and increases land values
Vegetation lowers temperature on this north facing slope which is hot
during summer
[Any ONE. THE REASONS MUST REFER TO THE RELEVANT
ESIDENTIAL AREA SELECTED] (1 x 2) (2)
3.3 Refer to Mabane River and the Gordon Falls in block H2 on the topographic
map. Directly upstream of the Gordon Falls the river meanders and directly
downstream of Gordon Falls, the river follows a straight path. Explain the
reasons for the difference in the stream channel patterns of the Mabane River,
as mentioned above.
Upstream of the Gordon Falls the wider space between the contour lines shows
the river flows on level ground/slower velocity (speed) making it meander
OR
Upstream of the Gordon Falls the landscape is flatter/slower velocity (speed)
which allows the river to meander
As the water flows over the waterfall it becomes more energetic, due to a
steeper gradient/higher velocity (speed) resulting in a straight course
downstream of the Gordon Falls
OR
Rejuvenation downstream of the Gordon Falls result in vertical erosion therefore
a narrower river valley results in a straightened pattern (2 x 2) (4)
[ANSWER MUST BE QUALIFIED. FULL EXPLANATION]
3.4 Is the shopping mall at 7 on the orthophoto map a neighbourhood shopping
centre or a regional shopping centre? Give a reason for your answer.
Answer: Regional shopping centre
Reason: Next to national freeway (N3) for accessibility/Near main road
(R56) intersection with the N3
It is on the outskirts of the city resulting in less congestion and
more accessibility
The size of the building is large
Space available for expansion
Close to middle and high income customers
There are many roads linking the shopping mall for accessibility/
larger sphere of influence/range
Potentially many clients/large threshold population
Large parking space
[Any ONE] (1 + 2) (3)
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3.5 Are the industries at Willowton at 8 on the orthophoto map market-orientated or
raw material-orientated? Give a reason for your answer.
Answer: Market orientated
Reason: It is situated close to market/customers/consumers/suburbs
No evidence of raw material in the vicinity of Willowton
The good transport networks around Willowton creates accessibility to
the markets
The proximity close to the service line
[Any ONE] (1 + 2) (3)
3.6 The quarry at S in block D4 on the topographic map is situated next to the
residential area of Leonard. Suggest ONE social justice and ONE social
injustice that the people of Leonard could experience due to the quarry.
Social justice: The quarry could create employment for people of Leonard,
improving their quality of life
It could create the multiplier effect which will create more
employment
Create more services (examples) in the area
People can afford basic needs due to employment
Better infrastructure as new roads will be built
[Any ONE]
Social injustice: Various forms of pollution is generated from quarrying
The health of the people (respiratory illnesses) affected by the
dust (air pollution) from the quarry
The people's hearing could be affected due to the noise
pollution caused by dynamite explosions in the quarry
Water table is polluted (water pollution) reducing quality of
water for people
Land values will decrease due to a decrease in the aesthetic
appeal
Safety risk for children playing around quarry
Vibrations from explosives may damage houses
Expensive to repair infrastructure (4)
[Any ONE] (2 x 2 [25]
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.1 Refer to block D8 on the topographic map.
4.1.1 Name the type of vector data used in block D8 to indicate the secondary
road.
Line (1 x 1) (1)
4.1.2 Explain the relevance of using vector data on the topographic map.
Standardising data is easier because you can use a reference/key to refer
to features on a map
The use of vector data on a topographic map makes map interpretation
more user friendly
To obtain data/information in one glance (quicker)
Topographic maps are electronic versions of reality and symbols, like
lines, point and polygons are used to represent real spatial features
The use of vector data on a topographical map makes it easy to do data
layering
Vector data provides true shapes and distances of spatial features
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
4.2 Refer to the topographic map and orthophoto map.
4.2.1 Is scale an example of attribute or spatial data?
Attribute data (1 x 1) (1)
4.2.2 Explain the relevance of scale when facing a geographical query/problem,
e.g. a possible veld fire in block D8 on the topographic map.
Scale allows you to determine the actual extent of the veld fire
Scale allows you to determine the actual area effected by the veld fire
Scale will allow rescue workers to determine the actual distance they
have to travel in order to assist
Determine the number of water tanks to be used
Larger scale allows to see more detail
To determine the positioning of the fire breaks/buffering
Determine the number of fire fighters to be deployed
Can determine the distance to the nearest water source/dam
Can determine the gradient which the rescue workers will face so they
can prepare themselves
Can determine the distance between the fire and building structures
Planning of possible evacuation routes
[Any ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
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4.2.3 How can the scale of the topographic map and orthophoto map be
manipulated in order to make data integration of these two maps easier?
Adjust the scale of the topographic map to make it the same (enlarge the
scale) as the orthophoto map
Adjust the scale of the orthophoto map to make it the same (reduce the
scale) as the topographic map
Adjust the scale of the orthophoto map and the topographic map to a
common scale (2)
[Any ONE] (1 x 2)
4.3 Refer to the topographic map and orthophoto map. The statistics below refer to
selected suburbs in Pietermaritzburg and the percentage (%) increase in crime
levels from 2015 to 2016.
PERCENTAGE (%) INCREASE IN CRIME LEVELS
TYPE OF CRIME SUBURBS
Townhill Mountain Rise Plessislaer
(F7) (F1) (I6)
Housebreaking 18,6% 11,3% 23,4%
Car hijacking 100% 177,8% 36,4%
[Adapted from SAPS crime statistics 2015–16 by Theuns Kruger, Graphic 24]
4.3.1 Name ONE way in which the data above could have been collected.
Information from police station
Surveys/Questionnaires/interviews/fieldwork
National crime stats
Statistics SA/Census
Internet (1)
[Any ONE] (1 x 1)
4.3.2 Is the information in the table above primary data or secondary data?
Secondary data (1 x 1) (1)
4.3.3 Which type of crime has shown the highest percentage increase in these
suburbs?
Car hijacking (1 x 1) (1)
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4.3.4 Explain why it is important for the well-being of the community of
Pietermaritzburg to analyse these statistics.
It can assist with identifying the frequency of crime
It can help police with regard to the deployment of officers
Identify crime hotspots
Implement strategies/possible solutions such as a neighbourhood
watch/crime protection forums
Deployment of police
Develop precautionary measures/security to improve safety (accept
examples)
It can help insurance companies to correctly validate their crime related
insurance policies
To help prospective property buyers to identify crime hotspots
Important to analyse statistics to put contingency plans in place
Identification of patterns and trends to catch perpetrators
Crime preventions can focus on the more prevalent (common) type of
crimes
To determine which time of day crime is the highest and lowest
[Any TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
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