# Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC June 2014 Memo (English) > Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 memorandum from the NSC June 2014 (English), 9 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, question paper linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-sg-english-june-2014-memo/47d72b43-43a7-42de-84ec-ca41dd82a05d - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Geography - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2014 - Exam period: NSC June - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 9 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Geography](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/geography) › [Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC June 2014 Memo (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-sg-english-june-2014-memo/47d72b43-43a7-42de-84ec-ca41dd82a05d) ## About this document Geography · Grade 12 · NSC June · 2014 · English. Memorandum, 9 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 RTT NT TTT basic education Department: 4 (th) 3 Basic Education . a” REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 75 SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION GEOGRAPHY P2 STANDARD GRADE 2044 MEMORANDUM MARKS: 75 This memorandum consists of 8 Pages, ; seat Bete S 0G, oe i o6/ of [20t¢y ; Please turn over ### Page 2 Geography/SG/P2 2 DoE/May- Jun./2013 Senior Certificate Examination QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS Refer to the 1: 50 000 topographical map 2827DD and the 1: 10 000 orthophoto map 2827DD 13 of FICKSBURG (attached) to answer the following questions. Various options are provided as possible answers to the following statements. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A-D) in the block next to the question number (1.1-1.10). 1.1 The natural feature that forms the international boundary labelled J on the topographical map of Ficksburg is a ... A mountain range. B road. Cc river. D railway line. 1.2 The international boundary found on the topographical map is between ... A South Africa and Swaziland. B South Africa and Lesotho. Cc South Africa and Mozambique. D South Africa and Botswana. 1.3 The type of scale shown on the orthophoto map is a ... scale. A word B line c ratio D Richter 1.4 The direction of Rondekop, labelled K on the topographical map, from the town of Ficksburg is ... A south-west. B south-east. Cc north-east. D north-west. 1.6 The word scale of the topographic map is ... A 1cm represents 0,01 km. B 14cm represents 100 m. c 1 cm represents 1 000 m. D 1 cm represents 0,5 km. 1.6 An orthophoto map is a ... aerial photograph which has contour lines and other labelled features drawn onto it. A high oblique B low oblique Cc horizontal D vertical Copyright reserved ### Page 3 Geography/SG/P2 3 DoE/May- Jun./2013 Senior Certificate Examination 1.7 The number 28 in the map reference number 2827 refers to ... A longitude. B contour lines. Cc latitude. D isobars. 1.8 The feature labelled 4 on the orthophoto map is a ... A spur. B valley. Cc saddle. D butte. 1.9 The contour interval on the topographical map is ... metres. A 10 B 5 c 30 D 20 1.10 The type of slope labelled 2 on the orthophoto map is a ... slope. A terraced B gentle Cc steep D concave (10 x 2) Copyright reserved [20] ### Page 4 Geography/SG/P2 4 DoE/May- Jun./2013 Senior Certificate Examination QUESTION 2: MAPWORK TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS 2.1 Calculate the length of the rifle range in block D4 on the topographical map in metres. Show ALL calculations. Distance = Distance on a map x scale v 100 =(0,8 cmv x 500)v Range (0,7 - 0,9 cm) = 400 mv Range (350 m-450 m) (4) NB (Accept other formulas and units) 2.2 Study the sketch below which indicates a cross-section between spot height 1625 in block B2 and spot height 1679 in block A2 and answer the questions that follow. +700f; 1680 1660 crass 1640 1620 1600 B 1580 beeps eth 2.2.1 Identify the feature B on the cross section. Valley/Non-perennial river/River ~~ (1x 2) (2) 2.2.2 Is the slope at C steep or gentle? Steep. ~ (1x 1) (1) Copyright reserved — ### Page 5 Geography/SG/P2 5 DoE/May- Jun./2013 Senior Certificate Examination 2.2.3 (a) Is Aand D intervisible? Yes. vv (4x2) (2) (b) Motivate your answer to QUESTION 2.2.3(a). There are no obstructions in between. ~~ [Concept] (1x 2) (2) 2.3 Calculate the current magnetic declination for 2014 of the topographical map. Show ALL calculations. Difference in years = 2014 - 2010 = 4 yearsv Mean annual change =4 x 4' =16'" MD for 2014 21°54" +r 16° 21°70" w of TN 22°10" w of TN” wo (4) [15] Copyright reserved : )- ### Page 6 Geography/SG/P2 6 DoE/May- Jun./2013 Senior Certificate Examination QUESTION 3: RELIEF AND DRAINAGE 3.1 Give ONE piece of evidence from the topographical map which indicates that the farmers in Ficksburg practise irrigation. Numerous small dams. vv Presence of wind pumps. vv Presence of furrows for irrigation. -v Reservoir. vv Cultivated land next to rivers. vv [Accept the map symbol] (Any ONE) (1x 2) (2) 3.2 Identify the river feature labelled L on the topographical map. Meander/slip-off slope/convex slope/curve in a river/river bend vv (1x2) (2) 3.3 With reference to the section of the Meulspruit (stream) in block F2 and the Meulspruit Dam in Block E2/E3 on the topographical map, answer the questions that follow. 3.3.1 In which general direction does the Meulspruit (stream) flow? Give ONE reason to support your answer. Answer: South-westwards/South/SSW ~~ (1x 2) (2) Reason: The contour heights decrease south-westwards, vv The spot heights decrease south-westwards. “- Most tributaries join the main river at acute angles south-westerly, “v Position of the dam wall suggests that Meulspruit is flowing south/SSW/south-westerly. ~ (1x2) (2) 3.3.2 State TWO factors that favour the location of the Meulspruit Dam labelled M on the topographical map. Mountain sides form the natural dam walls. “~~ High altitude reduces the evaporation rate, vv Surrounded by a large catchment area providing good water Supply. vv Steep gradient provides natural water pressure. “’ Sparsely populated therefore less pollution. -v Narrow valley make construction of short dam wall possible. ~~ (Any TWO) (2x 2) (4) 3.4 State the physical factor hindering (preventing) the north-westward expansion of the town of Ficksburg. Mountains/Mpharane/Mesa.-- Hills/Steep slope. ~~ Rivers. vv (2) Greenbelt. v (ANY ONE) (1x2) [14] Copyright reserved =__- ### Page 7 Geography/SG/P2 7 DoE/May- Jun/2013 Senior Certificate Examination QUESTION 4: SETTLEMENTS AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES Refer to the topographical map and the orthophoto map to answer the questions that follow. 41 Refer to the area of Ficksburg and Megheleng on both the topographical and the orthophoto maps. 4.11 Which of the two settlements is the most recent one to develap? Megheleng. ~~ (1x2) 4.12 Give ONE piece of evidence from the map to support your answer to QUESTION 4.1.1. Megheleng has planned irregular street pattern. vv Megheleng has more open spaces. vv Ficksburg has a grid street pattern. vv Ficksburg has more trees. vv Ficksburg has more tertiary services. vv Ficksburg has a more developed infrastructure. vv (Any ONE) (1 x 2) 4.2 4.2.1 Identify the urban functional zone on the topographical map, where the sewage works in block F6 is situated. Rural-urban fringe vv (1 x 2) 4.2.2 Give ONE reason for the location of the sewage works. Away from built up area — odour (smell). vv Flat land.vv Near river for the discharge of treated affluents. vv Water is available for the treatment of sewage. vv Lower fand. vv Cheaper land. vv (1x2) 4.3 Several green areas are found to the north and north-west of the town of Ficksburg. State TWO advantages of these areas to the town. Prevents uncontrolled urban expansion/Urban sprawl. vv Reduces overall temperatures. vv Attracts tourists. vv Habitat for wildlife. -~ Reduces pollution/Purification of the air./Lungs of city vv Windbreaks. vv Recreation/Golf. vv Beautification/Aesthetic appeal. vv Cherry Festival. vv Conservation purposes. vv (Any TWO) ; (2 x 2) Copyright reserved (2) (2) (2) (2) (4) ### Page 8 Geography/SG/P2 8 DoE/May- Jun./2013 Senior Certificate Examination 44 Give TWO reasons why temperature inversion will be strongly developed over the CBD of Ficksburg during winter. Ficksburg is situated in a valley. vv Strong katabatic/downslope/gravity winds occur due to deep valley. vv Cold air accumulates on valley floor pushing warmer air upwards. vv Development of smog will promote inversion conditions. vv (2x 2) (4) 45 Environmental damage has taken place at 4 on the orthophoto map. Name the type of primary activity that is responsible for this damage. Quarry/Excavation.vv Diggings.vv Mining.vv (1x2) (2) 4.6 Refer to the settlement of Avondzon located north-east of Ficksburg in block B10/C10 on the topographical map. 46.1 Identify the settlement pattern of Avondzon. Nucleated/Clustered. vv Dispersed/lsolated.vv (1x2) (2) (Accept both) 4.6.2 State ONE advantage of this settlement pattern. Nucleated Safety/security. vv Sharing of ideas, vv Sharing of equipment. -v Easy to be provided with services. vv Social contact. vv Dispersed Work in isolation. vv Can use own initiative. vv Mechanisation. vv Higher productivity. vv Do not share in profits. -v [DO NOT accept disadvantages] (Accept other reasonable responses) (Any ONE) (1x2) (2) Copyright reserved a ### Page 9 Geography/SG/P2 9 DoE/May- Jun/2013 Senior Certificate Examination 4.7 State TWO problems that the area of Ficksburg may experience, as it is located close to the customs post. Influx of foreigners. ~~ Crime increase/Drug smuggling. vv Pollution (noise and land).v~ Overcrowding/Too many people. vv Increase in traffic/Congestion/Traffic jams. ~ Strain on service delivery.““ {Accept other reasonable response) {2 x 2) (4) [26] GRAND TOTAL:: 75 Copyright reserved oD ## Related documents - [GEOGRAPHY P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT2022 English final](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr12-memo-sept2022-english-final/57ac52ac-ffc4-4d97-8460-a4cc10495c09) — Geography · Memo · 2022 · Eng - [GEOGRAPHY P2 MEMO GR12 SEPT 2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-memo-gr12-sept-2020-english/1446b8af-f9eb-47bd-bf4b-728b36d8b686) — Geography · Memo · 2020 · Eng - [GEOGRAPHY P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT2018 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr12-memo-sept2018-english/6e0709f3-f6fc-4b76-a7ca-db96b67a35ef) — Geography · Memo · 2018 · Eng - [GEOGRAFIE P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT2014 .FINAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geografie-p2-gr12-memo-sept2014-final/b94397cc-6620-4447-ae33-790d68ecb017) — Geography · Memo · 2014 - [Geography P2 Nov 2014 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-nov-2014-memo-afr/bc703aa9-2752-416b-b4e1-a2861f77d21d) — Geography · Memo · 2014 · Afr - [Geography P2 (English) June 2025 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-english-june-2025-question-paper/ba0a3969-240a-4bba-bdb6-7d02a7f80205) — Geography · QP · 2025 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Geography - [Geography Grade 12 NSC P1 QP September 2025 KZN](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-grade-12-nsc-p1-qp-september-2025-kzn/b87141de-a060-4504-8e9a-a5a35821df42) — QP · 2025 - [Geography Grade 12 NSC P2 QP September 2025 KZN](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-grade-12-nsc-p2-qp-september-2025-kzn/50385845-0827-427a-b5e1-25ab349d4e0f) — QP · 2025 - [Geography P1 May-June 2025 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p1-may-june-2025-eng/bbabb3ad-00bf-45d9-aa3b-76a0d89ca2b6) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [HARTBEESPOORT DAM1 D FINAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/hartbeespoort-dam1-d-final/f3569cb0-ade1-40df-81a0-ce8310309dd4) — QP · 2023 - [2023 GAU June QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2023-gau-june-qp/f50ff343-2787-464c-b8a6-0321cf90253e) — QP · 2023 - [Geography P1 (English) QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p1-english-qp/cc0a9c5e-7556-4aa2-a8c6-caf4da66af7f) — QP · 2023 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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