# Geography Grade 10 P2 Eastern Cape November 2019 QP (Eng) > Grade 10 Geography Paper 2 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2019 (English), 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-qp-gr10-nov-2019-eng-d/49e95b7c-51d9-47c2-b79d-e5830fd9c0ef - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Geography - Grade: Grade 10 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2019 - Exam period: Eastern Cape November - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 16 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10) › [Geography](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10/geography) › [Geography Grade 10 P2 Eastern Cape November 2019 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-qp-gr10-nov-2019-eng-d/49e95b7c-51d9-47c2-b79d-e5830fd9c0ef) ## About this document Geography · Grade 10 · Eastern Cape November · 2019. Question paper, 16 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE NOVEMBER 2019 GRADE 10 GEOGRAPHY P2 SURNAME: NAME: MARKS: 75 *XGEOE2* TIME: 1½ hours MARKS HOD CLUSTER PROVINCIAL TOTAL MOD. Q1 15 MARKS Q2 20 Q3 25 75 75 Q4 15 This question paper consists of 14 pages, including 1 page for rough work and calculations. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) RESOURCE MATERIAL 1. An extract from the topographical map 2730 DD VRYHEID. 2. Orthophoto map 2730DD 2 VRYHEID EAST. 3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by the schools for their own use. INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Write your NAME in the space provided 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 (2730DD VRYHEID) and a 1 : 10 000 orthophoto map (2730DD 2 VRYHEID EAST) of a part of the mapped area. 4. You must hand in the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of this examination session. 5. You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work. DO NOT detach this page from the question paper. 6. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be awarded for these. 7. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations. Ensure that units are maintained throughout ALL your calculations and final answer. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 9. The area demarcated in BLACK on the topographic map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map. 10. A glossary of some of the English and Afrikaans words and their translations appears below. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Landing strip Vliegveld Furrow Voor Caravan Park Karavaanpark Canal Kanaal Sewerage works Rioolwerke Golf Course Gholfbaan Excavation Uitgrawing Nature reserve Natuurreservaat Rifle Range Skietbaan Aerodrome Vliegveld Ravine Kloof Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 3 GENERAL INFORMATION ON VRYHEID The town of Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal Province lies southward along the R33 in the valley at the foot of the Zungwini Mountain. It is the centre of coal mining and cattle farming in the district and being an old town with a historical past, there are a number of national monuments in the town. Decisive battles were fought in the vicinity during the Anglo Boer War. Coordinates: 27° 46′ 3″ S, 30° 47′ 9″ E [Source: https://www.google.co.za/images] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 2730DD VRYHEID, 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 correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) in the block next to each question (1.1–1.15). 1.1 The type of scale shown on the orthophoto map is a ... A line scale. B ratio scale. C word scale. D Richter scale. 1.2 The contour interval on the topographic map is … A 20 m. B 10 m. C 15 m. D 20 km. 1.3 The 1 : 50 000 scale of the topographic map is ... than that of the orthophoto map. A 5 times smaller B 5 times larger C 50 times smaller D 50 times larger 1.4 The index number of the map sheet southwest of Vryheid on the topographic map is … A 2730 BB. B 2731 CC. C 2730 BA. D 2731 AA. 1.5 The distance of the line labelled D on the topographical map is ... A 2,1 km. B 0,21 km. C 21 km. D 210 km. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 5 1.6 The height of an index contour line labelled Y, in block D6 on the topographic map is ... A 1 120 m. B 1 100 m. C 1 200 m. D 1 050 m. 1.7 The man-made feature found at grid reference 27⁰48′35′′S / 30⁰47′40′′E is a(n) ... A dam. B valley. C excavation. D mine dump. 1.8 The evidence that mining has taken place in block F1 is the presence of … A a river. B roads. C mine dumps. D excavations. 1.9 The land-use in block A6 is for the following activities: A Mining and fishing B Diggings and excavation C Cultivation and diggings D Dams and diggings 1.10 The altitude shown by the trigonometrical station in block G2 is … A 365 m. B 1 190 m. C 365 km. D 1 218,3 m. 1.11 The true bearing of trigonometrical beacon number 103 in block D4 from trigonometrical beacon number 381 in block B5 is … A 300°. B 067°. C 275°. D 090°. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) 1.12 If you travel south-westerly on main road R33 from the police station in block C2 in Vryheid along Route 33 on the topographic map, you are going to ... A Hlobane. B Paulpietersberg. C Kingsley. D Tinta Drift. 1.13 The area in block E1 is largely covered by ... A buildings. B woodlands. C dams. D sports fields. 1.14 Refer to both the orthophoto and topographic map. The feature labelled 7 on the orthophoto map is a ... A police station. B school. C hotel. D hospital. 1.15 The water extraction feature in block A3 on the topographic map is a ... A weir. B wind pump. C dam. D furrow. (15 x 1) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 7 SECTION B: MAPWORK CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES QUESTION 2 2.1 Refer to the orthophoto map. 2.1.1 Measure and calculate the distance between points 1 and 2 in kilometres. (2 x 1) (2) 2.2 Calculate the area on the orthophoto map (also indicated by a black rectangular box on the topographic map). Use the formula: AREA = LENGTH X BREADTH (5 x 1) (5) 2.3 Refer to block G3 on the topographic map. Identify trigonometrical beacon number 60 and spot height 1395. 2.3.1 Is the slope between the two features named above steep or gentle? (1 x 1) (1) 2.3.2 Support your answer in QUESTION 2.3.1 above. (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) 2.3.3 Work out the difference in height between trigonometrical beacon number 60 and spot height 1395. (2 x 1) (2) 2.4 Calculate the magnetic declination of the map for the present year. (5 x 1) (5) 2.5 Refer to the contour lines below which depict a landform found in blocks F4/5 on the topographic map (between spot heights 1274 in F4 and 1368 in F5) to answer the questions that follow. 2.5.1 Draw a simple free-hand (not to scale) cross section of the landform shown by the contour lines from A to B. (2 x 1) (2) 2.5.2 Name the landform illustrated in your cross section above. (1 x 1) (1) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 9 QUESTION 3: MAP AND PHOTO APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION 3.1 Refer to block D4 on the topographic map. 3.1.1 Name the activity that is practised at A. (1 x 1) (1) 3.1.2 Describe how the activity named in QUESTION 3.1.1 above can be hazardous (harmful) to the environment and people’s activities. (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Refer to the table below together with the topographic map to answer the questions that follow. VRYHEID WEATHER BY MONTH / WEATHER AVERAGES January February March August September October November December April May June July Avg. Temperature 21 21 20 18,1 15,2 12,8 12,8 15 16,9 18,7 19,6 20,6 (°C) Precipitation / 148 123 100 43 22 11 13 20 43 92 122 149 Rainfall (mm) 3.2.1 What was the mean monthly temperature for June? (1 x 1) (1) 3.2.2 State the month in which Vryheid receives its highest rainfall. (1 x 1) (1) 3.2.3 Calculate the mean annual temperature range for Vryheid. (2 x 1) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) 3.2.4 Vryheid receives less than average rainfall. Provide TWO pieces of evidence from the map showing that Vryheid receives seasonal rainfall. (2 x 1) (2) 3.3 Refer to the topographic map. 3.3.1 Name any recreational activity in block C2. (1 x 1) (1) 3.3.2 Identify any ONE tourist attraction on the Vryheid mapped area. (1 x 1) (1) 3.4 Name the feature labelled 6 on the orthophoto map. (1 x 1) (1) 3.5 Refer to the Klipfontein Dam on the topographic map. 3.5.1 Mention the main river that supplies the dam with water. (1 x 1) (1) 3.5.2 A man was canoeing in the Klipfontein Dam moving from Inkamana (block D5) towards the damwall (block D6). Determine the direction the man was heading in. (1 x 2) (2) 3.5.3 Suggest TWO possible ways in which Inkamana (block D5) and the neighbouring settlements would benefit from the Klipfontein Dam. (2 x 1) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 11 3.5.4 Give ONE reason why people at Inkamana would consider the dam as a threat to their lives during flooding. (1 x 2) (2) 3.6 Refer to the landform in block B/C6. 3.6.1 The feature represented by the contour lines crossed by line E is a (spur / valley). (1 x 1) (1) 3.6.2 Support your answer to QUESTION 3.6.1 above. (1 x 2) (2) 3.7 Refer to the orthophoto map. 3.7.1 Choose the correct answer from the options between brackets: The orthophoto map is derived from a (high oblique / vertical aerial) photograph. (1 x 1) (1) 3.7.2 Describe the difference between an oblique and a vertical photograph. (2 x 1) (2) [25] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) 4.1 Refer to FIGURE 4.1 below which shows parts of a GIS component system and how it operates to answer the following questions. FIGURE 4.1 4.1.1 Define the term geographical information systems (GIS). (1 x 1) (1) 4.1.2 Name any FOUR components of GIS. (4 x 1) (4) 4.1.3 From FIGURE 2 above, name any ONE hardware device that is used for: (a) Capturing information into the system (b) Storing information in the system Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) GEOGRAPHY P2 13 (c) Connecting the system to a network (3 x 1) (3) 4.2 Explain the importance of using GIS in today’s fast changing world. (1 x 2) (2) 4.3 Refer to block D3 on the topographic map. 4.3.1 State ONE example of each of the following types of features, found in block D3: (a) Area (polygon) feature (b) Line (arc) feature (c) Point (node) feature (3 x 1) (3) 4.4 Refer to the area on the top north-western part of the orthophoto map. Explain why it would be wise for the surveyors to use remote sensing in collecting data from that area. (1 x 2) (2) [15] TOTAL: 75 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com  ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) ROUGH WORK AND CALCULATIONS (NOTE: Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.) 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