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GRADE 11
GEOGRAPHY P2
EXEMPLAR 2013
MARKS: 100
TIME: 1½ hours
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Geography/P2 2 DBE/2013
NSC – Grade 11 Exemplar
RESOURCE MATERIAL
1. An extract from topographical map 2829AC HARRISMITH.
2. Orthophoto map 2829AC 3 HARRISMITH.
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 supplied with a 1 : 50 000 topographical map 2829AC of
HARRISMITH and an orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area.
4. You must hand the topographical 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 question paper for all rough
work and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
6. Show ALL calculations and formulae where applicable. Marks will be
allocated for this.
7. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
8. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographical map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Diggings Uitgrawings
Caravan park Karavaanpark
Sewage works Rioolwerke
Golf course Gholfbaan
Wetland Vlei
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographical map 2829AC
HARRISMITH, 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 main agricultural activity around Harrismith is ...
A crop farming.
B fruit farming.
C cattle farming.
D chicken farming.
1.2 The recreational feature marked 1 on the orthophoto map is a …
A park.
B nature reserve.
C golf course.
D plantation.
1.3 Which town is approximately 60 km from Harrismith?
A Van Reenen
B Warden
C Witsieshoek
D Kestell
1.4 The Sterkfontein Dam is to the … of the town of Harrismith.
A south-west
B south-east
C south
D west
1.5 The map index to the south of 2829AC is …
A 2828DB.
B 2829CA.
C 2828BD.
D 2829CB.
1.6 The river in block C2 on the topographical map flows in a ... direction.
A south-easterly
B north-easterly
C southerly
D north-westerly
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1.7 The scale of the orthophoto map is … times larger than the scale of the
topographical map.
A 5
B 10
C 20
D 40
1.8 The road on the topographical map that links Harrismith to Warden and Van
Reenen is a/an … road.
A secondary
B main
C arterial
D national
1.9 11 on the orthophoto map is a/an …
A recreational area.
B residential zone (suburb).
C industrial area.
D cultivated land.
1.10 The feature labelled E on the topographical map is (a) …
A dry pan.
B dry lake.
C marsh and vlei.
D non-perennial river.
(10 x 2) [20]
QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS
2.1 Harrismith holds an annual marathon that involves contestants running via
Platberg. Study both the photograph of Platberg below and the area covered
by blocks A/B10, 11, 12 and 13 on the topographical map before answering
the questions that follow.
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2.1.1 Identify the landform named Platberg.
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(1 x 1) (1)
2.1.2 Identify the shape of the slope that the contestants will be running up
between points C and D (blocks A/B10) on the topographical map.
Explain your answer with reference to the contour lines on the map.
Slope
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Explanation
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(2 x 1) (2)
2.1.3 Calculate the average gradient of the slope between spot height
1797 and spot height 2263 in block A10 on the topographical map.
Show ALL calculations.
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(6 x 1) (6)
2.2 Calculate the area of land covered by the orthophoto map (indicated in red on
the topographic map) in km2. Show ALL calculations.
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(5 x 1) (5)
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2.3 Refer to the feature labelled Blokhuis (4) on the orthophoto map.
Draw a cross section of the feature from 2 to 3 on the axes below.
1 720
1 710
1 700
1 cm to 10 m
1 690
1 680
1 670
1 660
1 650
1 : 10 000
(12 x ½) (6)
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QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
3.1 Name TWO ways in which the residents of Harrismith and its surrounding
area can benefit from the Sterkfontein Dam.
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(2 x 2) (4)
3.2 Refer to Nuwejaarspruit in block G2 on the topographical map. Is this a
perennial or non-perennial river? Give ONE reason for your answer.
Type of river
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Reason
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(2 x 2) (4)
3.3 Harrismith is a very old town. Support this statement with ONE piece of
evidence from the map.
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(1 x 2) (2)
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3.4 Refer to the dominant/main primary activity practised in blocks H1 and H2.
3.4.1 Identify the dominant/main primary activity referred to above.
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.4.2 Explain how the environment is likely to be affected by this activity
named in QUESTION 3.4.1 in a negative way.
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.4.3 What can the local government of Harrismith do to beautify the area
affected by the primary activity named in QUESTION 3.4.1?
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.4.4 Name ONE other primary activity visible on the topographic map.
Also give the block reference number of the primary activity that you
have named.
Primary activity
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Block reference number
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(2 x 2) (4)
3.4.5 Named any ONE tertiary activity visible on the topographic map.
Also give the block reference number of the tertiary activity that you
have named.
Tertiary activity
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Block reference number
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(2 x 2) (4)
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3.5 Refer to the N3.
3.5.1 Why does the N3 NOT pass through Harrismith?
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.5.2 State ONE disadvantage for businesses of the N3 not passing
through Harrismith.
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.6 Refer to 3 on the orthophoto map.
3.6.1 Which slope element/form is found at 3?
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.6.2 Which slope element/form is absent on the slope between 3 and 4?
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.7 Refer to the orthophoto map.
3.7.1 What type of photograph is used to compile an orthophoto map?
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.7.2 Give ONE advantage of using an orthophoto map.
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(1 x 2) (2)
3.7.3 Was the photograph used to compile the orthophoto map taken
before or after midday (12:00). Give ONE reason for your answer.
Time
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Reason
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(2 x 2) (4)
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
4.1 Study the map below (FIGURE 4.1) which shows the path of the tornado that
tore through Harrismith a few years ago. Many data layers were used to draw
this map.
HARRISMITH
[Source: Goliger and Van Wyk]
FIGURE 4.1
4.1.1 Define the term data layering.
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(1 x 2) (2)
4.1.2 Name ONE data layer visible on the map (FIGURE 4.1).
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(1 x 2) (2)
4.2 Name the vehicle used to capture remote pictures of the Earth from outer
space.
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(1 x 2) (2)
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4.3 Study the photo (FIGURE 4.3) of the N3 that bypasses Harrismith and
connects Durban and Johannesburg.
[Source: Google]
FIGURE 4.3
4.3.1 Differentiate between spatial data and attribute data.
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(2 x 2) (4)
4.3.2 What type of spatial object (point, line or polygon) is the road?
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(1 x 2) (2)
4.3.3 Name ONE attribute that can be captured for the N3.
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(1 x 3) (3)
4.4 Explain how GIS could assist with the placement of a McDonalds restaurant
in/close to the town of Harrismith.
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(2 x 2) (4)
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4.5 Does the orthophoto map of Harrismith display a high or a low resolution? Give
ONE reason for your answer.
Resolution
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Reason
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(2 x 2) (4)
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TOTAL: 100
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