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GRADE 10
NOVEMBER 2018
GEOGRAPHY P2
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Geography Grade 10 P2 National November 2018 Memo (English)
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2 GEOGRAPHY P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2018)
RESOURCE MATERIAL
1. An extract from the topographical map 3126 DD QUEENSTOWN
2. Orthophoto map 3126DD 13 QUEENSTOWN
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 (3126 BB
QUEENSTOWN) and an orthophoto map (3126 DD 13 QUEENSTOWN) 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 RED 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
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2018) GEOGRAPHY P2 3
GENERAL INFORMATION ON QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown, now Komani[2], is a town in the middle of the Eastern Cape Province of South
Africa, roughly halfway between the smaller towns of Cathcart and Sterkstroom. It is currently
the commercial, administrative and educational centre of the surrounding farming district.
Its former nickname, "Rose Capital of South Africa", comes from the large gardens and open
places for flowers, (especially roses), in and around the town.
Coordinates: 31° 54′ 0″ S, 26° 53′ 0″ E
[Source: https://www.google.co.za/images]
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 3126DD
QUEENSTOWN, 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 (1.1–1.15).
1.1 The map code of the topographic map of Queenstown indicates that the town
lies on the ...
A 31º E longitude and 26º N latitude
B 31º E longitude and 26º S latitude
C 31º S latitude and 26º E longitude
D 31º N latitude and 26º E longitude C
1.2 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is …
A 20 m.
B 10 m.
C 15 m. B
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 friction
C line and ratio C
D line and word
1.4 The index number of the map sheet northwest of Queenstown is …
A 3126 DD.
B 3126 DD.
C 3125 CC. D
D 3126 DA.
1.5 Queenstown is in the … province.
A Eastern Cape
B Western Cape
C KwaZulu-Natal A
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
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1.7 The landform that is found at K in Block I5 on the topographic map is
a…
A spur.
B valley.
C cliff. A
D flat-topped mountain.
1.8 The feature marked R on the topographic map is a …
A rift valley.
B gorge.
C mountain pass. B
D gap.
1.9 The grid reference / co-ordinates of trigonometrical station 184 in block H1 is
…
A 31º57’40” S / 26º48’40” E.
B 31º58’40” E / 26º48’16” S.
C 31º59’30” S / 25º48’44” E. A
D 34º02’40” E / 24º48’16” S.
1.10 The altitude recorded at the trigonometrical station in block E7 is …
A 1 100 m.
B 199,0 m.
C 1 121,7 m. C
D 349 m.
1.11 The type of a river marked L in Block H9 is a …
A perennial river.
B non-perennial river.
C dry water course. B
D dry pan.
1.12 Which route would a motorist use to travel to Whittlesea from Queenstown?
A National road
B Arterial road
C Secondary road B
D Other road
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1.13 The height of the road shown on the topographic map in block F9 is
1 169,2 metres which is indicated by a … on the map.
A spot height
B trigonometrical station
C contour line D
D bench mark
1.14 Refer to block G10 on the topographic map. To travel to East London from
Queenstown, a motorist would take a(n)… direction.
A easterly
B southerly
C south easterly C
D south westerly
1.15 How many kilometres would a motorist travel from block J1 on the topographic
map to Whittlesea?
A 48 km
B 26 km
C 32 km D
D 20 km
(15 x 1) [15]
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2018) GEOGRAPHY P2 7
SECTION B: MAPWORK CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
QUESTION 2
2.1 Draw a line scale for this word scale:
1 cm represents 10 km (Your line scale should show 100 km.)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
I I I I I I I I I I I√
Kilometres √
(2 x 1) (2)
2.2 Calculate the demarcated straight line distance in kilometres between number
7 and number 8 on the orthophoto map.
Measured map distance is 4,5 cm
4,5 cm √ x 0,1 √
√
= 0,45 km √
(4 x 1) (4)
2.3 Name the features at each of the following co-ordinates:
(a) 31°53’00” S 26⁰ 51’30” E:
Excavated land /excavation √
(b) 31°55’10” S 26⁰ 56’10” E:
Wind pump / windmill √
(2 x 1) (2)
2.4 Determine the true bearing from spot height 1496 to spot height 1414 in block
A5.
True bearing = 52⁰ √√ (51⁰ - 53⁰ )
(2 x 1) (2)
2.5 Use the information in QUESTION 2.4 above. Calculate the magnetic bearing
for 2018.
The present magnetic declination is 27°12’.
Magnetic bearing = True Bearing √ + Magnetic Declination √
= 52⁰ √ + 27⁰ 12’ √
= 79⁰ 12’ √
(5 x 1) (5)
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2.6 Draw a simple cross section from A to B on the landform below. Use a vertical
scale of 1 cm = 1 m.
A B
√ √
√
√
(Any THREE)
(3 x 1) (3)
2.7 Name the landform that is depicted by the cross section in QUESTION 2.6.
Gorge / Valley √√
(1 x 2) (2)
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QUESTION 3: MAP AND PHOTO APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 Provide TWO pieces of evidence from the map to prove that agriculture takes
place in block G1.
Cultivated lands √
Wind pump for water source √
(2 x 1) (2)
3.2 Identify the following on the map:
3.2.1 Recreational place in block D6/E6.
Golf course √
3.2.2 Tourist attraction site in block C3.
Lawrence De Lange Nature Reseve √
(2 x 1) (2)
3.3 Refer to slope no. 2 on the orthophoto map:
3.3.1 Identify the slope of the land marked by no. 2 on the orthophoto map.
Gentle slope √
(1 x 1) (1)
3.3.2 Suggest a reason for your answer in QUESTION 3.3.1.
The contours are far apart from each other √ √ / it is a flat area.
(1 x 2) (2)
3.4 Write down the height of the contour line marked 5 on the orthophoto.
1 220 metres √
(1 x 1) (1)
3.5 Refer to the Ngcobo River in block J9.
3.5.1 In which direction does Ngcobo River flow?
South Easterly direction √
(1 x 1) (1)
3.5.2 Suggest ONE reason to support your answer in QUESTION 3.5.1.
Contour lines that show higher altitude are on the North Western
direction √√
Dam walls that are in Ngcobo River are in the South to South western
direction √√
(Any ONE)
(1 x 2) (2)
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3.6 Refer to block H1 on the topographic map. Name FOUR sources/methods that
farmers use to obtain water to irrigate their fields.
Windmills √
Reservoirs √
Furrows √
Dams √
Rivers √
(4 x 1) (4)
3.7 Orthophotomap.
3.7.1 Choose the correct answer between brackets:
The orthophoto map is derived from a (high oblique/vertical aerial)
photograph.
vertical aerial √
(1 x 1) (1)
3.7.2 What evidence is there on the map to support your answer in
QUESTION 3.7.1?
Only the top side of the buildings appear on the orthophoto map. √
(1 x 1) (1)
3.8 Suggest ONE reason why the site on the map is suitable for building a town like
Queenstown.
Gentle surface / Flat surface √
Along transport route √
(Any ONE)
(1 x 1) (1)
3.9 Refer to the topographic map in block E1 and G1. State how authorities provide
water in Queenstown and surroundings.
Reservoirs on the map √√
Dams on the map √√
Wind pumps and rivers √√
(3 x 2) (6)
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.1 Define the term geographic information systems.
It is a computer system used to capture, store, analyse and manipulate
spatially referenced data√
(Concept)
(1 x 1) (1)
4.2 Refer to block D6 on the topographic map and identify the dam. FIGURE:4.2
below is an extract of a satellite image showing Berry dam and surroundings in
Queenstown.
FIGURE 4.2 [Source: https://www.google.com/maps]
Choose the correct term between brackets:
4.2.1 The satellite image in FIGURE 4.2 is data from (ground survey / remote
sensing).
remote sensing √
4.2.2 The satellite image mainly displays (attribute / spatial data).
spatial data √
4.2.3 The satellite image is in a (raster / vector) format.
raster format √
4.2.4 The image consists of (pixels / points, lines, polygons).
pixels √
(4 x 1) (4)
4.3 Define remote sensing.
Capturing information using sensor with a camera or satellite at a distance
from the object without being in direct contact with the source.√
(Concept)
(1 x 1) (1)
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4.4 Compare Berry dam on the satellite image with the same dam in block D6
on the topographic map. Mention TWO advantages of using the satellite
image.
It provides accurate data √
Provides real time data √
(2 x 1) (2)
4.5 List any FOUR examples of data layers from the satellite image. You may
also refer to blocks D5, D6 and D7 on the topographic map.
Vegetation data layer √
Relief data later √
Road data layer √
Water data layer √
(4 x 1) (4)
4.6 Mention any FOUR components of GIS.
Hardware √
Software √
Data √
People √
Methods (Processes) √
(Any FOUR)
(4 x 1) (4)
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