# Geography Grade 12 P2 NSC November 2023 Question Paper (Eng)

> Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 question paper from the NSC November Exam 2023 (English), 18 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Exam period: NSC November Exam
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                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                    GRADE 12

                                GEOGRAPHY P2

                                NOVEMBER 2023

MARKS: 150

TIME: 3 hours

                     This question paper consists of 18 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.       This question paper consists of TWO sections.

         SECTION A
         QUESTION 1: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS (60)
         QUESTION 2: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA (60)

         SECTION B
         QUESTION 3: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (30)

2.       Answer ALL THREE questions.

3.       ALL diagrams are included in the QUESTION PAPER.

4.       Leave a line between the subsections of questions answered.

5.       Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.

6.       Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
         question paper.

7.       Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.

8.       Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.

9.       Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except when you have to state, name, identify
         or list.

10.      Units of measurement MUST be indicated in your final answer, e.g. 1020 hPa,
         14 °C and 45 m.

11.      You may use a non-programmable calculator.

12.      You may use a magnifying glass.

13.      Write neatly and legibly.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR SECTION B

14.      A 1 : 50 000 topographical map 3325DC & DD & 3425BA GQEBERHA (PORT
         ELIZABETH) and a 1 : 10 000 orthophoto map 3325 DC 23 GQEBERHA
         (PORT ELIZABETH) are provided.

15.      The area demarcated in RED/BLACK on the topographical map represents the
         area covered by the orthophoto map.

16.      Show ALL calculations. Marks will be allocated for steps in calculations.

17.      You must hand in the topographical and orthophoto map to the invigilator at the
         end of this examination.
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SECTION A:           RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS AND THE ECONOMIC
                     GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA

QUESTION 1:          RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS

1.1       Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches the statement in
          COLUMN A. Write only the letter (Y or Z) next to the question numbers
          (1.1.1 to 1.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.8 Y.

                          COLUMN A                                COLUMN B
          1.1.1       The function of a rural          Y   multifunctional
                      settlement                       Z   unifunctional
          1.1.2       The site of a settlement         Y   the exact land occupied by a
                                                           settlement
                                                       Z   the location of a settlement in
                                                           relation to its surroundings
          1.1.3       Purpose of land reform in        Y   increases access to water
                      South Africa                     Z   decreases poverty
          1.1.4       Ensures communal land            Y   land tenure
                      rights of farm workers           Z   land redistribution
          1.1.5       Government allocates land to     Y   land restitution
                      previously disadvantaged         Z   land redistribution
                      people
          1.1.6       Challenge associated with        Y   willing buyer/seller clause
                      land reform                      Z   more commercial farmers
          1.1.7       The result of well-managed       Y   equal access to land
                      land reform                      Z   unequal access to land
                                                                                    (7 x 1)      (7)

1.2       Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
          Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
          numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.9 D.

          1.2.1       A central place town …

                      A   offers high-order goods and services.
                      B   offers only rural functions.
                      C   services the surrounding rural area.
                      D   services only the urban area.

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          1.2.2        A is classified as a low-order good compared to B because A …

                     [Source: https://www.google.com/low/high-order goods]

                       A   is a luxury item and not needed daily.
                       B   has a lower price and is consumed regularly.
                       C   is non-perishable and not consumable.
                       D   has a higher price and is purchased less often.

          1.2.3        Range refers to the … to buy a product.

                       A   minimum distance travelled
                       B   minimum customers required
                       C   maximum distance travelled
                       D   maximum customers required

          1.2.4        The range of a high-order good is …

                       A   small due to its daily use.
                       B   large due to its daily use.
                       C   small due to its high cost.
                       D   large due to its high cost.

          1.2.5        … refers to the minimum number of customers needed to make a
                       business profitable.

                       A   Central place
                       B   Threshold population
                       C   Range of goods
                       D   Sphere of influence

          1.2.6        The threshold population of a grocery store is …

                       A   low because it has more high-order goods.
                       B   high because it has more low-order goods.
                       C   high because it has more high-order goods.
                       D   low because it has more low-order goods.

          1.2.7        The area from which a settlement draws its customers is its …

                       A   threshold population.
                       B   sphere of influence.
                       C   service area.
                       D   maximum range.

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        1.2.8        The sphere of influence of a city is greater than a village because
                     it has a …

                                                [Source: https://www.google.com/search?sphere of influence]

                       (i)      population of 1 000.
                       (ii)     smaller radius.
                       (iii)    population of 100 000.
                       (iv)     larger radius.

                       A       (i) and (ii)
                       B       (ii) and (iii)
                       C       (ii) and (iv)
                       D       (iii) and (iv)                                                     (8 x 1)      (8)

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1.3       Refer to the extract and graph below based on rural depopulation.

               DEPOPULATION IN THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

                                              [Source: Examiner's own sketch]

          Villages in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality in the remote Eastern Cape
          cover thousands of hectares along the N2 (national route). Extreme social
          and economic poverty exist in these villages. This is a common problem in
          many other parts of rural South Africa. The Alfred Nzo District Municipality is
          the most impoverished (poor) rural region in the country, where more than
          65% of the people live below the poverty line and 70% of the population is not
          economically active.
          These extreme social and economic conditions are made worse by limited
          access to services, especially water, healthcare and education. Fewer
          economic activities have a negative social and economic impact on the area.
          Rural settlements are no longer an attractive option for rural dwellers.
                                                                      [Adapted from mg.co.za]

          1.3.1      What evidence on the graph indicates that rural depopulation has
                     been taking place since 2020?                              (1 x 1)            (1)

          1.3.2      Name TWO social services in the extract that are lacking in the
                     Alfred Nzo District.                                     (2 x 1)              (2)

          1.3.3      Give TWO possible reasons for the lack of social services in the
                     Alfred Nzo District.                                      (2 x 2)             (4)

          1.3.4      Why do rural settlements experience a negative economic impact
                     as a result of rural depopulation?                      (2 x 2)               (4)

          1.3.5      Suggest sustainable measures that could be implemented by
                     municipalities of rural areas to reduce this negative economic
                     impact.                                                  (2 x 2)              (4)

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1.4       Refer to the extract, photograph A and sketch B based on commercial
          decentralisation.

                          CBD DECENTRALISATION HERE TO STAY

          A central business district (CBD) is the original commercial business centre of
          a city. There are now many outlying business districts (OBD) caused by
          commercial decentralisation. Apart from the physical expansion of urban
          settlements that made CBDs more difficult to reach, the causes for growing
          decentralisation of businesses include high rents, crime, pollution and the lack
          of parking.

          Well-located decentralised nodes remain sought-after for businesses looking
          for secure premises for their companies, park-like surroundings and sufficient
          parking facilities. Office parks, neighbourhood shopping centres and regional
          shopping centres are often close to sought-after residential areas (suburbs)
          which provide a customer base.

                                      [Adapted from Deccan Chronicle by GA Rice, in International
                                                           Encyclopaedia of Human Geography]

                              [Source: https://www.google.com/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZivd3Zv_1RXZ2VGag]

          1.4.1      Define the concept commercial decentralisation.                     (1 x 2)      (2)

          1.4.2      State ONE factor evident in the CBD (photograph B) that
                     encourages commercial decentralisation.          (1 x 1)                         (1)

          1.4.3      How do high rentals and crime (mentioned in the extract) lead to
                     increasing commercial decentralisation?                   (2 x 2)                (4)

          1.4.4      Explain why neighbourhood shopping centres are an attractive
                     option for the location of businesses.               (2 x 2)                     (4)

          1.4.5      How can the increase in the number of neighbourhood shopping
                     centres have a negative impact on businesses in the CBD? (2 x 2)                 (4)

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1.5       Refer to the source below on the influence of public transport systems on
          traffic congestion.

               THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT ON TRAFFIC CONGESTION

          The use of public transport is encouraged because it reduces traffic
          congestion.

          In South Africa, the most common form of public transport is the use of
          minibus taxis. Although public transport (e.g. minibus taxis and buses) plays a
          valuable role in reducing the number of private vehicles on the road, it is
          associated with a number of challenges. These challenges are associated
          with economic injustices to commuters*.
          Glossary:
          *commuters: people who travel from home to work daily
                                                                  [Source: Examiner's own sketch]

          1.5.1       According to the source, which type of transport would create the
                      most traffic congestion?                                   (1 x 1)             (1)

          1.5.2       Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 1.5.1.                  (1 x 2)      (2)

          1.5.3       How can improved public transport systems decrease traffic
                      congestion?                                        (2 x 2)                     (4)

          1.5.4       In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain why the use
                      of public transport such as minibus taxis and buses could be an
                      economic injustice (concern) to commuters.                 (4 x 2)             (8)
                                                                                                     [60]

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QUESTION 2: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA

2.1       Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the
          word(s) next to the question numbers (2.1.1 to 2.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK,
          e.g. 2.1.8 Mining.

          2.1.1      Mining is an example of a (primary/secondary) economic activity.

          2.1.2      The price of minerals fluctuates in the mining industry due to the
                     (foreign exchange/foreign investment) rate.

          2.1.3      (Geothermal gradient/Unskilled labour) is an example of a physical
                     factor that affects mining.

          2.1.4      Platinum is an example of a (renewable/non-renewable) resource.

          2.1.5      Platinum is mined in South Africa in the (Western Cape/North
                     West).

          2.1.6      Platinum is used as a raw material in the production/generation of
                     (power/jewellery).

          2.1.7      (Labour unrest/Labour availability) in South Africa impacts
                     negatively on the production of platinum.            (7 x 1)                  (7)

2.2       Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
          Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
          numbers (2.2.1 to 2.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 2.2.9 D.

          2.2.1      The tertiary sector is also referred to as the … sector.

                     A   informal
                     B   service
                     C   health
                     D   transport

          2.2.2      An example of an activity in the tertiary sector is …

                     A   mining for gold.
                     B   manufacturing wine.
                     C   foreign exchange.
                     D   canning beans.

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          2.2.3      Countries that are dominated by the tertiary sector reflect a/an …

                     (i)      highly skilled labour force.
                     (ii)     poorly skilled labour force.
                     (iii)    efficient transport system.
                     (iv)     variety of mining activities.

                     A       (i) and (ii)
                     B       (ii) and (iv)
                     C       (i) and (iii)
                     D       (iii) and (iv)

          2.2.4      The contractual arrangement between countries relating to their
                     trade relationship is known as a …

                     A       trade agreement.
                     B       balance of payment.
                     C       trade strategy.
                     D       balance of trade.

          2.2.5      Goods that are exchanged within a country is known as … trade.

                     A       international
                     B       regional
                     C       domestic
                     D       provincial

          2.2.6      The type of trade shown on the map is … trade.

                             [Adapted from https://www.freepik.com/colorful-world-map]

                     A       national
                     B       regional
                     C       domestic
                     D       international

          2.2.7      The economic disadvantage of importing goods:

                     A       Creation of local employment
                     B       Production suffers locally
                     C       Goods become cheaper
                     D       Growth of local industries

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         2.2.8       An advantage of South Africa having a favourable balance of trade:

                     (i)     Foreign capital decreases
                     (ii)    Jobs are created
                     (iii)   Retrenchment of workers
                     (iv)    Stimulates economic growth

                     A       (i) and (ii)
                     B       (iii) and (iv)
                     C       (i) and (iii)
                     D       (ii) and (iv)                                                     (8 x 1)      (8)

2.3       Refer to the infographic on maize farming in South Africa below.

                                MAIZE FARMING IN SOUTH AFRICA
More than 10 million tons of maize grain is produced in South Africa annually on
approximately 3,1 million hectares (ha) of land. Half of the production consists of white maize
for human food consumption. Maize needs 450 to 600 mm of rainfall per season, which is
mainly acquired from the soil moisture reserves. The challenges in maize production include
variations in environmental and climatic conditions, poor soils, labour issues and low-yielding
seeds among others.

                                                                SOUTH AFRICAN MAIZE PRODUCTION TRENDS
                                                                               (1 000 TONS)

                                                   TONS

                                     Main maize-
                                     producing
                                     province

                              [Adapted from
        https:/www.google.com/Maize farming]

          2.3.1      Name the main maize-producing province (A) in South Africa.
                                                                               (1 x 1)                      (1)

          2.3.2      Refer to the graph. Compare the amount of maize produced to the
                     amount that is exported.                                (1 x 2)                        (2)

          2.3.3      Why does South Africa have a large domestic (local) market for
                     maize?                                                 (2 x 2)                         (4)

          2.3.4      How will climatic factors reduce maize production?                       (2 x 2)       (4)

          2.3.5      Explain the economic importance of maize production to the South
                     African economy.                                          (2 x 2)                      (4)

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2.4          Refer to the infographic on the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region
             and the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) below.

           PORT ELIZABETH-UITENHAGE
              INDUSTRIAL REGION

       While the automotive sector continues
       to dominate, the Coega Industrial
       Development Zone holds the key
       to expanding and diversification of
       the industries* of the Port Elizabeth-
       Uitenhage core industrial region.

       The long-term presence of Volkswagen
       and Isuzu has been uplifted by a
       multi-phase R11 billion investment by
       Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) at the
       industrial development zone (IDZ).
       Glossary:
       *diversification of the industries: allowing a
       greater variety of industries to locate in this area

               [Adapted from globalafricannetwork.com]

                     TIMELINE OF COEGA-RELATED NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

                                        [Adapted from https://www.googlr.com/search?q=images Port Elizabeth]

          2.4.1         Name the type of transport infrastructure indicated on the map,
                        which favours the location of the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core
                        industrial region.                                        (1 x 1)                   (1)

          2.4.2         The (primary/secondary) sector dominates the economy of the Port
                        Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region.               (1 x 1)                   (1)

          2.4.3         Name ONE major company in the extract that has invested in the
                        Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region.       (1 x 1)                      (1)

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          2.4.4        Quote TWO headlines from the timeline of the Coega-related
                       newspaper headlines to show that diversification of industries is
                       taking place.                                             (2 x 1)                  (2)

          2.4.5        How would this diversification of industries benefit the labour force
                       in the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region?       (2 x 2)              (4)

          2.4.6        Explain why the Coega Industrial Development Zone would be an
                       attractive location for investment by overseas companies. (3 x 2)                  (6)

2.5       Refer to the extract and graph on the informal sector below.

                                           INFORMAL SECTOR

          The vast majority of informal sector operators (73%) earn well below the
          income tax (personal tax paid to the government) threshold of R79 000 per
          annum, set by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

          In addition, many informal sector workers, particularly those in retail, pay VAT
          (tax paid for goods purchased). However, unlike their counterparts in the
          formal sector, they are not able to claim these amounts back from the tax
          authorities.

          Permits allow people to trade legally. However, the legal requirement of
          encouraging informal traders to obtain permits has been met with reluctance
          (not wanting).

          The informal sector is worth supporting because it makes up a large part of
          the workforce. Further, while earnings are often very low in the informal
          sector, this type of employment is particularly important in keeping
          households above the poverty line.

                     [Adapted from The Conversation, Rhodes University, Mike Rogan/Caroline Skinner]

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          2.5.1      According to the graph, what percentage of South Africa's
                     population is classified as the informal sector?  (1 x 1)                    (1)

          2.5.2      Give economic reasons that have led to such a large informal
                     sector in South Africa.                               (2 x 1)                (2)

          2.5.3      Explain the economic importance of the informal sector.        (2 x 2)       (4)

          2.5.4      In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, suggest strategies
                     that could be implemented to improve the informal sector. (4 x 2)            (8)
                                                                                                  [60]

                                                                  TOTAL SECTION A:                120

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SECTION B

QUESTION 3:          GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

           GENERAL INFORMATION ON GQEBERHA (PORT ELIZABETH)

Coordinates: 33°57'S; 25°36'E

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is a major seaport (harbour) and a densely populated city in
the Eastern Cape in South Africa. It lies at Algoa Bay in the Indian Ocean.

The residential area is on flat land, with an industrial sector at North End. Gqeberha is
characterised by a large number of green belts.

The Coega Industrial Development Zone is located close to Gqeberha. It has a world-
class infrastructure which provides for the increased accessibility of services and
industries to the rest of the world.

                                       [Source: https://www.google.com/search?q Port Elizabeth]

The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographical map:

ENGLISH                                AFRIKAANS
International airport                  Internasionale lughawe
River                                  Rivier
Bridge                                 Brug
Furrow                                 Voor
Golf course                            Gholfbaan
Firebreak                              Voorbrandstrook

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3.1       MAP SKILLS AND CALCULATIONS

          3.1.1      The scale of the orthophoto map:

                     A   1 cm represents 100 m
                     B   1 cm represents 100 cm
                     C   1 m represents 500 m
                     D   1 cm represents 500 cm                                 (1 x 1)       (1)

          3.1.2      The coordinates of the stadium at F in block B4 on the
                     topographical map is approximately …

                     A   33°56'19''S and 25°37'00''E.
                     B   33°55'19''S and 25°35'00''E.
                     C   33°56'19''S and 25°36'00''E.
                     D   33°57'19''S and 25°34'00''E.                           (1 x 1)       (1)

          Refer to the orthophoto map.

          3.1.3      Calculate the distance of the runway in metres (m) between 6 and
                     7 on the orthophoto map.

                     Formula: Actual distance = Map distance x Map scale        (2 x 1)       (2)

          3.1.4      Why does the runway between 6 and 7 appear larger on the
                     orthophoto map as compared to the topographical map? (1 x 1)             (1)

          3.1.5      Refer to the topographical map. Use the information below to
                     calculate the magnetic declination for 2023.

                     Difference in years: 2023 – 2021 = 2 years                 (4 x 1)       (4)

          3.1.6      What is the purpose of calculating the magnetic declination (MD)
                     for the current year?                                      (1 x 1)       (1)

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3.2        MAP INTERPRETATION

           Refer to the photographs (Y and Z) below of residential areas in Gqeberha
           (Port Elizabeth).

                             Y                                           Z

                                                          [Source: https://www.google.com/search?
                                                                                        qWalmer]

          3.2.1      (a) Which photograph, Y or Z, matches the residential area G on
                         the topographical map?                                (1 x 1)              (1)

                     (b) Give evidence from the topographical map to support your
                         answer to QUESTION 3.2.1(a).                      (1 x 2)                  (2)

          Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) has a number of green belts.

          3.2.2      (a) Give an example of ONE type of green belt on the topographical
                         map.                                                    (1 x 1)            (1)

                     (b) How do green belts reduce environmental injustices in
                         Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?                      (1 x 2)                    (2)

          Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is characterised by light and heavy industries.

          3.2.3      (a) Give evidence from the topographical map that North End, H in
                         blocks A4 and B4, is a heavy industrial area.         (1 x 1)              (1)

                     (b) Identify the human-made feature that would limit the North End
                         industrial area, H, from expanding towards the north.    (1 x 1)           (1)

                     (c) How would employment opportunities created by industrial area
                         H be of economic benefit to the local area?            (1 x 2)             (2)

          Refer to the topographical map and the orthophoto map.

          3.2.4      Why is the airport located in the rural-urban fringe of Gqeberha
                     (Port Elizabeth)?                                          (1 x 2)             (2)

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3.3       GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)

          Refer to block D2 on the topographical map.

          3.3.1      Give evidence that buffering is taking place in block D2.     (1 x 1)     (1)

          3.3.2      What is the purpose of buffering in this block?               (1 x 2)     (2)

          Refer to block B1 on the topographical map.

          3.3.3      What is a data layer?                                         (1 x 2)     (2)

          3.3.4      Identify the transport data layer in block B1.                (1 x 1)     (1)

          Refer to I in block B1.

          3.3.5      Why would the transport data layer (answer to QUESTION 3.3.4)
                     cause traffic congestion?                             (1 x 2)             (2)

                                                                       TOTAL SECTION B:        30
                                                                          GRAND TOTAL:         150

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