Geography Grade 10 P2 National November 2017 Memo (English)

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 NOVEMBER 2017 GEOGRAPHY P2 MARKING GUIDELINE MARKS: 75 This marking guideline consists of 11 pages.

2 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GENERAL INFORMATION ON GRAAFF-REINET Graaff-Reinet is a small town in the Eastern Cape with a population of around 36 000. This town is in the Sarah Baartman District and is one of the oldest towns in South Africa after Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Swellendam. Nature conservation is a priority in this area, the Camdeboo National Park almost surrounds Graaff-Reinet. It provides the visitor with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo. Space, nature and heritage combine to offer a Karoo tourism experience. Coordinates: 32°15′08″S 24°32′26″E / 32°15,1′S 24°32,4′E [Source: https://www.google.co.za/images] Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P2 3 QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographic map 3224 BA & BC GRAAFF-REINET, 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 The map code of the topographic map of Graaff-Reinet indicates that the town lies on the ... A 32ºE longitude and 24ºN latitude. B 32ºN longitude and 24ºE latitude. C 32ºS latitude and 24ºE longitude. C D 24ºS latitude and 32ºE longitude. 1.2 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is … A 20 m. B 10 m. D C 15 m. D 5 m. 1.3 The map scales that are evident on the topographic map is a … scale. A ratio and a word B ratio and a fraction C line and a ratio C D line and a word 1.4 The man-made feature at 6 on the orthophoto map is a … A golf course. B caravan park. C stadium. A D parking area. 1.5 Graaff-Reinet is in the … province. A Western Cape B Eastern Cape B C KwaZulu-Natal D North West 1.6 The scale of the orthophoto map is … than that of the topographic map. A 5 times larger B 5 times smaller C 10 times larger A D 10 times smaller Copyright reserved Please turn over

4 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) 1.7 The landform that is found at F in block F10 is a ... A conical hill. B cliff. C mesa. C D butte. 1.8 Feature labelled G in block I2 is a … A benchmark. B trigonometrical station. C spot height. B D reservoir. 1.9 The co-ordinates of the spot height 1076 in block G7 are … A 32º15ʹ27ʹʹS 24º36ʹ16ʹʹE. B 24º36ʹ16ʹʹS 32º15ʹ27ʹʹE. A C 32º15ʹ00ʹʹE 24º36ʹ00ʹʹS. D 32º16ʹ00ʹʹS 24º37ʹ00ʹʹS. 1.10 Development east of Kroonvale in block G4 is limited owing to … A a lack of transport. B non-perennial water. C steep terrain. C D churches. 1.11 The national route on the topographic map in block F3 is the … A R63. B N10. D C N7. D N9. 1.12 The altitude shown by the trigonometric station in block F4 is … A 13 m. B 88 m. C C 1217,3 m. D 1144 m. 1.13 The feature numbered 1 on the orthophoto map which acts as a windbreak is a… A wall. B road. C row of trees. C D reservoir. Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P2 5 1.14 The type of map projection used in the topographic map is: A Mercator B Gauss conform B C Polar stereographic D Central meridian 1.15 The major primary activity visible in block A3 is … A fishing. B mining. D C forestry. D farming. (15 x 1) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over

6 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) SECTION B: MAPWORK CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES QUESTION 2 2.1 Interpret the map scale on the topographical map into a word scale. (centimetres to metres) 1 cm on the map represents 500 m on the ground.  (Concept) (1 x 1) (1) 2.2 Calculate the actual straight-line distance in kilometres of the runway in block C3. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. Actual distance: Actual distance = Map distance x Map scale = 30 mm  x 50 000 mm  Alternative = 150 000 mm Map distance x Map scale 150 000 𝑚𝑚 = 100 000 𝑚𝑚 = 3 cm  x 0,5 km  = 1,5 km = 1,5 km  (Accept other mathematically correct paths that a learner may take to reach the correct answer.) (3 x 1) (3) 2.2 Use the information on the topographic map, to determine the magnetic declination for 2017. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. Difference in years = 2017 – 2009 = 8 years  󠅳 Mean annual change = 7ʹ 󠅳W  󠅳 Total change = 8 󠅳yrs 󠅳x 󠅳7ʹW 56ʹW 󠅳 Magnetic declination for 2017 = 25º07ʹW 󠅳+  󠅳 56ʹW 26º03ʹ 󠅳W 󠅳 of True North  (6 x 1) (6) 2.3 Calculate the average gradient on the orthophoto map between the trigonometric station 265 south of Graaff-Reinet and the spot height 806 south of Spandauville. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐥 (𝐕𝐈) Formula: Gradient = 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐇𝐄) VI = 806 m – 771,8 m = 34,2 m  󠅳 HE = 9 cm x 100 m  󠅳 = 900 m  󠅳 Gradient = VI/HE  󠅳 OR H/D  = 34,2 m/900 m = 26,3 𝟏 = 𝟐𝟔,𝟑 = 1 : 26,3  (5 x 1) (5) Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P2 7 2.4 Draw a simple cross-section from point A to point B. Use a vertical scale of 5 mm = 50 m. A B (3 x 1) (3) 2.5 Determine the true bearing of the windmill from spot height 813 in block B1. 101°  (2 x 1) (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

8 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) SECTION C QUESTION 3: MAP AND PHOTO APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION 3.1 What is the altitude of the following features? 3.1.1 National road in block 12: 786,9 m  3.1.2 Spot height D in block B11: 1 132 m 3.1.3 Conical Hill in Block A12: 1 415,5 m (3 x 2) (6) 3.2 Choose the correct slope between the brackets. The type of slope that is found between points 2 and 3 on the orthophoto map is (concave, convex, uniform) Concave slope  (1 x 1) (1) 3.3 The area in block C4 on the topographic map may be described as dry with seasonal rainfall. Give TWO pieces of evidence to support this statement. Many reservoirs  Many non-perennial streams  Many windmills  Lack of vegetation Many man made dams  (Any 2 x 2) (4) 3.4 Where do the farmers in block B3 obtain their water supply? Mention ONE source. Non-perennial streams/rivers  Furrows  Reservoirs  Underground at windmills  (Any 1 x 1) (1) 3.5 Graaff-Reinet has attractive landforms that are associated with igneous intrusions. Name THREE of these landforms that appear on the topographic map. Mesas  Buttes  Conical hills  (3 x 1) (3) 3.6 What contour arrangement in block C3 shows that the area chosen for the aerodrome was a suitable one for landing airplanes? The contour lines are spaced further apart  (1 x 1) (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P2 9 3.7 Study the photograph below. It shows a typical Karoo landscape similar to the landscape in the topographic map and orthophoto map that you are using. A B C D 3.7.1 Is the picture above a horizontal, oblique or vertical photograph? Horizontal  (1 x 1) (1) 3.7.2 Is the landscape in the photograph a natural, an agricultural or a built- up environment? Natural  (1 x 1) (1) 3.7.3 The landform in block 12 and the landform in block I12 and J12 are represented by A and B respectively on the photograph above. Identify landforms A and B. A: Pointed Butte  B: Mesa  (2 x 1) (2) 3.7.4 Identify the slope types labelled C and D on the photograph. C: Convex  D: Concave  (2 x 1) (2) 3.8 Is Spandaukop in block H2 a protected area? Support your answer. Answer: Yes  (1) Support: It is part of the Camdeboo National Park that is bounded by a green border  󠅳 Conservation is a priority in this area.  (Any 1 x 2) (3) [25] Copyright reserved Please turn over

10 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) QUESTION 4: (GIS) 4.1 Write GIS in full. Geography Information Systems  (1 x 1) (1) 4.2 Identify point and line features in block C4. Point feature: Spot height/Trees/Reservoirs Line feature: Track,  Hiking Trail,  Runway  󠅳 (Any 2 x 1) 4.3 Between the orthophoto map and the topographic map, which one was first captured by remote sensing techniques? Orthophoto map  (1 x 1) (1) 4.4 Remote sensing is any technology that can capture information about a place or an object from a distance. One can create maps of a place without being specifically at the place. 4.4.1 Give ONE advantage of remote sensing. One can monitor phenomena like cyclones and tornadoes without endangering 󠅳one’s 󠅳life  󠅳 Remote sensing can assist with disaster management.  󠅳 It helps cartographers to measure the earth and create more accurate maps.  (Any other ONE logical answer that responds geographically to the question). (Any 1 x 2) (2) 4.4.2 From the list below identify with a cross (X) examples of remotely sensed data. Data Remotely Sensed Remotely Sensed Data Data Yes No 1. Satellite image X 2. Rock types X (2 x 1) (2) 4.5 List any TWO key components of GIS. Components: Hardware  Software  Data  People  Method  (Any 2 x 1) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/NOVEMBER 2017) GEOGRAPHY P2 11 4.6 A B C Legend Primary school Secondary school N Play school Main road You are a businessman and you are given three places to choose from, to start a tuckshop business that will serve lunch for schools in Lubanzini. Locations are shown in the map above. 4.6.1 Using the knowledge that you have gained from GIS, and choose a suitable area from A, B or C? B (1 x 1) (1) 4.6.2 Provide TWO reasons for your choice in QUESTION 4.6.1. Many schools in area B are close to each other  There is a road that is cutting through area B  There are three different types of schools with a larger variety of needs  (Any 2 x 2) (4) [15] TOTAL: 75 Copyright reserved Please turn over