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Geography/P2 2 DBE/November 2025
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of TWO sections.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS (60)
QUESTION 2: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA (60)
SECTION B
QUESTION 3: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (30)
2. Answer ALL THREE questions.
3. ALL diagrams are included in the question paper.
4. Leave a line between the subsections of questions answered.
5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
7. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
8. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
9. Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except when you have to state, name, identify or
list.
10. Units of measurement MUST be indicated in your final answer, e.g. 25 tons,
10 years, 50% and 45 m.
11. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
12. You may use a magnifying glass.
13. Write neatly and legibly.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR SECTION B
14. A 1 : 50 000 topographical map 2529CC eMALAHLENI (WITBANK) and a
1 : 10 000 orthophoto map 2529 CC 15 eMALAHLENI (WITBANK) are provided.
15. The area demarcated in RED/BLACK on the topographical map represents the
area covered by the orthophoto map.
16. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be allocated for steps in calculations.
17. You must hand in the topographical and orthophoto map to the invigilator at the
end of this examination session.
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SECTION A: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC
GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA 2025
QUESTION 1: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS
1.1 Complete the statements in COLUMN A with the options in COLUMN B. Write
only the letter (Y or Z) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.7) in the
ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.8 Z.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.1.1 Settlements are classified as rural, based Y the number
on … of functions
Z the total
population
1.1.2 The actual physical position where a rural Y site
settlement is located Z situation
1.1.3 A loose grouping of farmsteads is called a … Y town
Z hamlet
1.1.4 A … has mostly rural functions and some Y farmstead
urban functions. Z village
1.1.5 The pattern of the settlement below is … Y nucleated
Z dispersed
KEY
Settlement
1 : 30 000
Road
[Source: Examiner's own sketch]
1.1.6 The sketch below depicts a … settlement. Y wet-point
Z dry-point
KEY
River
Settlement
Contour line
[Source: Examiner's own sketch]
1.1.7 The shape of the settlement below is … Y linear
Z round
KEY
River
Settlement
[Source: Examiner's own sketch]
(7 x 1) (7)
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1.2 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions
based on concepts and classification of urban settlements. Choose the answer
and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.8) in
the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.9. D.
1.2.1 A … trade and transport town/city is shown in the photograph below.
[Source: m/place/South-Africa/Urban-settlement]
A gap
B junction
C break-of-bulk-point
D specialised
1.2.2 Plettenberg Bay in the photograph below is classified as a/an … urban
settlement and its dominant economic function is …
[Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=plettenberg+bay&oq=pl&gs_lcrp=EgZja]
(i) gateway
(ii) specialised
(iii) tourism
(iv) mining
A (i) and (iii)
B (i) and (iv)
C (ii) and (iii)
D (ii) and (iv)
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1.2.3 A … provides mostly low-order goods and services to the surrounding
rural population.
A city
B metropolis
C conurbation
D town
1.2.4 … is the maximum distance that people will travel to buy goods or
obtain services.
A Sphere of influence
B Range
C Market
D Threshold population
1.2.5 … refers to the uncontrolled growth of urban areas.
A Rate of urbanisation
B Urban growth
C Urban sprawl
D Level of urbanisation
1.2.6 The cartoon below depicts the negative impact of …
KEY
Building
Tree
[Source: https://www.cartoonmovement.com/collection/]
A urban blight.
B urban renewal.
C counter-urbanisation.
D urban expansion.
1.2.7 … is a process whereby an increasing percentage of a country's
population lives in urban rather than rural areas.
A Urbanisation
B Population growth
C Urban growth
D Rural-urban migration
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Refer to the table below based on the level and rate of urbanisation in
South Africa.
1.2.8 The level (%) of urbanisation in 2022 AND the rate (%) of urbanisation
in 2024 is … and …
YEAR LEVEL (%) RATE (%)
2020 67,35 0,55
2021 67,85 0,50
2022 0,49
2023 68,82 0,48
2024 69,30
[Adapted from STATISTA.COM]
(i) 68,34
(ii) 69,34
(iii) 0,51
(iv) 0,47
A (i) and (iii)
B (i) and (iv)
C (ii) and (iii)
D (ii) and (iv) (8 x 1) (8)
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1.3 Refer to the graph below showing the percentage of rural population in South
Africa from 2017 to 2024 and the extract on land restitution.
PERCENTAGE OF RURAL POPULATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
[Adapted from https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/South-Africa/rural_population_percent]
MOLETELE CITRUS FRUIT FARM SHOWCASING THE SUCCESS OF
A LAND RESTITUTION PROGRAMME IN LIMPOPO
The Moletele community opted to take their land back and this has resulted in
a successful land restitution programme. The newest agricultural technology
and rows of well-maintained citrus trees at Moletele Farm in Hoedspruit are
clear indicators of this success.
The lime-producing farm in Hoedspruit is a joint venture project of the Moletele
communal property association (holding a 51% stake) and the established
commercial fruit producer Komati Fruit Group.
A total of 30 permanent and 60 temporary jobs have already been created. The
programme transfers skills to the workforce and community. Proceeds are
given to thousands of families in the Moletele community.
A bursary scheme makes it possible for profits to be used in the education of
children in the community. The restitution programme includes profit sharing.
This makes it possible to invest back into the business.
[Adapted from https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/lime-farm-in-hoedspruit]
1.3.1 According to the graph, state the rural population percentage of
South Africa for 2024. (1 x 1) (1)
1.3.2 Give the general trend in the rural population (percentages) as
depicted between 2017 and 2024 in the graph. (1 x 1) (1)
1.3.3 Explain the social impact that the general trend (answer to
QUESTION 1.3.2) will have on the rural community. (2 x 2) (4)
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Refer to the extract on land restitution.
1.3.4 What is land restitution? (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.5 According to the extract, which option (model) of land restitution
applied to the Moletele community? (1 x 1) (1)
1.3.6 Suggest strategies that can be implemented after land restitution has
taken place to reduce rural depopulation (as indicated in the graph).
(3 x 2) (6)
1.4 Refer to the urban profile depicting urban land-use zones and the photographs
showing urban land-use below.
KEY
A – Industrial zone
B – Residential zone
C – Transition zone
D – CBD
E – Rural-urban fringe
A B1 C D C B2 E [Source: Examiner's own
sketch]
[Source: https://www.google.com/search?sca_
[Source: https://www.google.com/search?sca
esv=cdd70d77cbc6b9e0&sxsrfnzrVfFWOSM]
_esv=cdd70d77cbc6b9e0]
1.4.1 What is an urban land-use zone? (1 x 2) (2)
1.4.2 Name TWO urban land-use zones where commercial functions are
mainly found. (2 x 1) (2)
Refer to the urban profile showing land-use zones and photographs that show
examples of land use in these zones.
1.4.3 (a) Give evidence that the land use in B2 is a high-income
residential area. (2 x 1) (2)
(b) Is the land use at A a heavy or a light industry? (1 x 1) (1)
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1.4.4 Explain TWO economic reasons why this land use (answer to
QUESTION 1.4.3 (b)) is located on the outskirts of the urban area, as
indicated in the urban profile. (2 x 2) (4)
1.4.5 Why is the land use at B2 not located close to the land use at A?
(2 x 2) (4)
1.5 Refer to the extract and photograph below on urban blight/decay.
URBAN BLIGHT/DECAY IN WYNBERG, CAPE TOWN
Over the past decade, business owners have felt helpless as they watched on
as the buildings and services in the area have gradually deteriorated. They
have tried to get the municipality of Cape Town to take action, but their cries
seem to have gone unheard as the issue of urban blight/decay remains
unresolved.
Leif Petersen, co-director for Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation, whose
offices are along the road (shown in the photograph), said that Ebor Road has
been in a state of decay for more than a decade. The living conditions in the
buildings are terrible – there are illegal water and electricity connections and
people sleeping in squalor (filth).
'A small, committed group of business owners, including ourselves, have
invested time, effort and money in our attempts to implement urban renewal.'
[Source: https://www.iol.co.za/weekend-argus/news/wynberg-business-owners-helpless-as-
urban-decay-sets-in]
1.5.1 What evidence in the photograph suggests that urban blight/decay
has taken place? (1 x 1) (1)
1.5.2 State TWO social causes of urban blight/decay. (2 x 1) (2)
1.5.3 Suggest possible reasons why the municipality of Cape Town has not
attended to this issue of urban blight/decay in Wynberg. (2 x 2) (4)
1.5.4 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain the positive
impact of urban renewal on the economy of Wynberg. (4 x 2) (8)
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QUESTION 2: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA
2.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions on
primary economic activities. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D)
next to the question numbers (2.1.1 to 2.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 2.1.9 D.
QUESTIONS 2.1.1 to 2.1.4 are based on sugar cane farming in
KwaZulu-Natal.
2.1.1 … is a positive social factor of sugar cane production in
KwaZulu-Natal.
A Earning foreign exchange
B Provision of employment
C Stimulation of industrial production
D Contribution to the GDP
2.1.2 … is/are a negative economic factor hindering sugar cane farming in
KwaZulu-Natal.
A Floods
B Lack of access to capital
C Shortage of large-scale farmers
D Crime
2.1.3 TWO advantages of sugar cane farming for the economy of South
Africa is/are … and …
(i) contributing to the gross domestic product (GDP)
(ii) fluctuating prices
(iii) development of infrastructure
(iv) retrenchment of workers
A (i) and (iv)
B (ii) and (iv)
C (i) and (iii)
D (iii) and (iv)
2.1.4 Climatic factors that favour KwaZulu-Natal as the highest producer of
sugar cane in South Africa is/are … and …
(i) high temperatures
(ii) low rainfall
(iii) high rainfall
(iv) low temperatures
A (i) and (ii)
B (iii) and (iv)
C (i) and (iii)
D (ii) and (iv)
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QUESTIONS 2.1.5 to 2.1.8 are based on gold mining in South Africa.
2.1.5 The province that produces the most gold in South Africa is …
A Limpopo.
B Mpumalanga.
C KwaZulu-Natal.
D Gauteng.
Refer to the graph below showing the number of people employed in
gold mines in South Africa between 1995 and 2025 to answer
QUESTIONS 2.1.6 to 2.1.8.
NUMBER OF PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN GOLD MINES
FROM 1995 TO 2025
400 000
350 000
Number of people
300 000
250 000
200 000
150 000
100 000
50 000
1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025
Years
[Adapted from www.google.com/IMGRESS?imgurl=https%3a%2f%fwww.sa]
2.1.6 The number of people employed in South African gold mines
decreased the most between …
A 1995 and 2000.
B 2000 and 2005.
C 2005 and 2010.
D 2010 and 2015.
2.1.7 A physical (natural) factor causing employment numbers to decrease
in South African gold mines is/are …
A threats of nationalisation.
B depletion of gold in mines.
C unskilled labourers.
D less foreign investment in mines.
2.1.8 An economic factor that has caused employment numbers to
decrease from 2015 onwards is/are …
A HIV and Aids.
B fluctuating prices of gold.
C environmental degradation.
D strikes and protests. (8 x 1) (8)
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2.2 Complete the statements in COLUMN A with the options in COLUMN B. Write
only the letter (Y or Z) next to the question numbers (2.2.1 to 2.2.7) in the
ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 2.2.8 Y.
Use the table below of the contributions (%) made to the gross domestic
product (GDP) during 2024 to answer QUESTIONS 2.2.1 to 2.2.4.
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY PERCENTAGE (%)
CONTRIBUTION TO
THE GDP
Transport 11
Agriculture 2,9
Mining 8,4
General government services 10,6
Electricity and gas 2,8
Construction 3
Trade, catering and accommodation 14,7
Manufacturing 15
Finance and real estate 31,7
[Adapted from https://intergest.co.za/exploring-south-africas-economic-potential/]
COLUMN A COLUMN B
2.2.1 … is a secondary economic activity. Y Transport
Z Manufacturing
2.2.2 Primary economic activities Y 8,4%
accounted for … of the gross Z 11,3%
domestic product (GDP).
2.2.3 … makes the largest contribution to Y Finance and real estate
the tertiary sector. Z Construction
2.2.4 The … sector was the greatest Y secondary
contributor to the gross domestic Z tertiary
product (GDP) in 2024.
2.2.5 The sketch below illustrates … Y balance of trade
Z domestic trade
Imports Exports
2.2.6 A factor that advantages Y trade tariffs
international trade Z well-developed
infrastructure
2.2.7 … is an economic benefit of Y Access to foreign
international trade. currencies
Z Closing down of local
industries
(7 x 1) (7)
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2.3 Refer to the infographic below on food security and small/large-scale farming.
FOOD SECURITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Large-scale farming
South Africa has a complex food security
situation, with millions of people experiencing
food insecurity. In 2024, 25,8% of households
faced moderate to severe food insecurity.
Both large-scale and small-scale farming are
important contributors to food security in
South Africa. However, large-scale farmers
are often seen as the main drivers of national
food security. They can contribute to food
security in the region through increased
production of agricultural products.
Small-scale farming
Small-scale farmers are important drivers of
household food security. The government
has implemented programmes to support
small-scale farmers, including financial
assistance, training and market access.
Despite these efforts, food insecurity remains
a challenge for many South Africans.
[Adapted from
[Source: https://www.google.co.za/search?q=food+security+
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/advantages- in+south+africa+and+ small and
small-scale-farming] +large+scale+farming]
MAJOR CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY SMALL- AND LARGE-SCALE FARMERS IN
SOUTH AFRICA
Access to farming
equipment/technology
Access to finance
Access to
arable land
Percentage
Large-scale farmers Small-scale farmers
[Adapted from https://www.google.co.za/search?q=+LARGE+scale+farming&sca_esv=25add6e16aa71730]
2.3.1 Define the concept food insecurity. (1 x 2) (2)
2.3.2 According to the extract, what percentage of households suffered
from food insecurity in 2024? (1 x 1) (1)
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2.3.3 What evidence in the photograph on large-scale farming suggests
that it would have a positive impact on food production? (1 x 2) (2)
2.3.4 Refer to the graph. Identify TWO economic challenges that small-
scale farmers would more likely experience than large-scale farmers.
(2 x 1) (2)
2.3.5 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain how these
economic challenges identified in your answer to QUESTION 2.3.4
can have a negative impact on food production. (4 x 2) (8)
2.4 Refer to the extract and map below on the Dube Trade Port Industrial
Development Zone (IDZ).
DUBE TRADE PORT (IDZ) ATTRACTS INVESTMENTS FROM
THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
The Dube Trade Port (IDZ) has seen positive economic investments in
August 2024 as major automotive (car) companies pledged investment and
have set up business in this industrial development zone (IDZ).
The automotive industry would join the electronic, high-value manufacturing,
food processing and fibre optics sectors at the Dube Trade Port (IDZ).
Auto Investment Holdings Group and Mahindra (South Africa) revealed a new
assembly plant. Construction of the new assembly plant is expected to be
completed in 2025. The company would expand its staff to complement the
growing production volumes, as they currently have 90 staff on the assembly
line.
Ogihara South Africa is a new joint venture between Toyota Tsusho Africa,
Ogihara (Thailand) Corporation and Toyota South Africa Motors. They have
pledged a R1,2 billion investment among themselves. These companies are
building a facility at the Dube Trade Port (IDZ) to manufacture parts for their
current and future vehicles.
[Adapted from www.moneyweb]
Durban-Pinetown
The Dube Trade Port (IDZ) is
Industrial Region
DUBE TRANSPORT located in the same vicinity as
the King Shaka International
30 km
Airport, 30 minutes from
OCEAN Africa's busiest cargo port,
Durban Harbour, and
DURBAN HARBOUR
34 minutes (41 km) from the
Durban-Pinetown industrial
TOYOTA SA 22 km region.
[Source: sciencedirect.com]
2.4.1 In which province is the Dube Trade Port (IDZ) located? (1 x 1) (1)
2.4.2 Quote evidence from the extract that indicates that the Dube Trade
Port (IDZ) has a variety of manufacturing industries. (1 x 2) (2)
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2.4.3 According to the extract, why is the Dube Trade Port classified as an
industrial development zone (IDZ)? (1 x 2) (2)
2.4.4 How did the proximity (distance) to the airport and harbour favour the
location of the automotive plants in the Dube Trade Port (IDZ)?
(2 x 2) (4)
2.4.5 Explain how the variety of manufacturing industries in the Dube Trade
Port (IDZ) would have a positive impact on the economy of the
province. (3 x 2) (6)
2.5 Refer to the infographic below on the informal sector.
GIVE THE INFORMAL SECTOR A
BREAK
Informal traders are part of the
informal sector. Everyone in town has
become familiar with the sight of
Vegetables informal traders on the main road in
Fruit Richards Bay. Most of these informal
traders are women without any other
income other than selling their goods
next to the road.
Richard's Bay – informal trader on main road However, during the December
holidays, which is normally peak
NUMBER OF INFORMAL TRADERS IN season for informal traders, the
RICHARDS BAY CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT municipality fined all of these traders
(CBD) FOR 2024 R300 each for selling goods without
MONTH NUMBER OF permits. As it is the only income for
INFORMAL
TRADERS
some of the informal traders, their
January 35 income will now take a huge knock.
February 22 Selling fruit/vegetables/cooked food
March 38 only twice a week will not cover
April 24
monthly bills, and some of them are
May 22
faced with hard times ahead.
June 42
[Adapted from
July 35 https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-
August 29 observer/opinion-give-vendors-a-break]
September 46
October 49
November 58
December 60
[Adapted from https://www.researchgate.net/figure/
Busiest-Trading-Months-for-Informal-Traders]
2.5.1 What is the informal sector? (1 x 2) (2)
2.5.2 Why is the informal trader in the photograph found on the main road?
(1 x 1) (1)
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2.5.3 State TWO challenges that this informal trader is likely to experience
with the type of goods being sold. (2 x 1) (2)
2.5.4 Refer to the table. Account for the large number of informal traders
during the month of December. (1 x 2) (2)
2.5.5 How will the municipality of Richards Bay benefit by issuing permits
to informal traders? (2 x 2) (4)
2.5.6 What can the municipality of Richards Bay provide to the informal
traders with the money collected from the issuing of permits? (2 x 2) (4)
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SECTION B
QUESTION 3: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
GENERAL INFORMATION ON eMALAHLENI (WITBANK)
eMALAHLENI
N
Coordinates: 25°50'S; 29°10'E
eMalahleni (previously known as Witbank) is a city situated on the Highveld of
Mpumalanga, South Africa.
eMalahleni is in a coal mining area. Opencast mining is mainly used to extract coal. This
type of mining involves digging near the surface to extract coal seams. There are a
number of power stations, as well as a steel mill nearby which all require coal.
The farmland surrounding eMalahleni is being bought by investors, coal mining
companies and real estate developers to accommodate the rapid growth of the city,
which is good for local businesses and residents. The region experiences highly polluted
air due to the coal mining and power stations.
[Source: https://en.wikipedia.org.Witbank]
The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographical map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Cemetery Begraafplaas
Diggings Uitgrawings
Golf course Gholfbaan
Open-cast mine Oopgroefmyn
River Rivier
Subsiding ground Insakkende grond
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3.1 MAP SKILLS AND CALCULATIONS
Refer to the topographical map.
3.1.1 You would be driving in a/an … direction on the main road from F in
block C3 to Valley Glen in block A5.
A north-easterly
B north-westerly
C south-easterly
D south-westerly (1 x 1) (1)
Refer to the orthophoto map.
3.1.2 Calculate the area of the demarcated feature 6 in blocks B4, C3 and
C4 in m².
Use the following information:
Measured breadth (orthophoto map distance) = 1,8 cm
Formula: Area = Length (L) x Breadth (B) (4 x 1) (4)
3.1.3 Why is the measurement of the breadth on the topographical map
smaller than that on the orthophoto map? (1 x 1) (1)
Refer to the topographical map.
3.1.4 Calculate the magnetic declination of eMalahleni (Witbank) for 2025.
Use the following information:
Difference in years: 11
Mean annual change: 5' W (3 x 1) (3)
3.1.5 Why is it important to calculate the current magnetic declination?
(1 x 1) (1)
3.2 MAP INTERPRETATION
3.2.1 Match the information in COLUMN A with the features in COLUMN B
on the orthophoto map. Write only the letter (A–C) next to the
question numbers (3.2.1(a) and 3.2.1(b)), e.g. 3.2.1(c) D.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
(a) 6 A golf course
(b) 7 B school and recreation area
C old diggings
(2 x 1) (2)
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Refer to the street pattern around 8 in block D4 on the orthophoto map.
3.2.2 Explain how this street pattern will create challenges for commuters
(people travelling to and from work). (1 x 2) (2)
Refer to the cemetery at G in block D2 on the topographical map.
3.2.3 Identify the land-use zone in which the cemetery is located. (1 x 1) (1)
3.2.4 Why is this land-use zone (answer to QUESTION 3.2.3) a suitable
location for the cemetery? (1 x 2) (2)
Refer to the opencast mining taking place at H in block D1 on the topographical
map and the general information.
3.2.5 Identify ONE type of transport infrastructure found at the opencast
mine. (1 x 1) (1)
3.2.6 What mineral is mined at the opencast mine? (1 x 1) (1)
Refer to the industries at I in block C3 on the topographical map.
3.2.7 State a physical (natural) factor that makes this a suitable location.
(1 x 1) (1)
3.2.8 What are the economic advantages of these industries for the local
population? (1 x 2) (2)
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3.3 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Vegetation
layer
A
+
… layer Non-
perennial
B water
=
Data layering
C
[Source: Examiner's own sketch]
Refer to block E3 on the topographical map.
3.3.1 What is data layering? (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.2 Name the data layer at B (in the sketch above) as it is represented on
the topographical map. (1 x 1) (1)
3.3.3 Redraw layer C in the sketch above in your ANSWER BOOK. Apply
the data layers of A and B to the sketch. (3 x 1) (3)
Refer to the open space in blocks E3/E4 on the topographical map.
3.3.4 The open space indicates that buffering is taking place in order to limit
urban development. Name TWO pieces of evidence on the
topographical map that supports the need for this buffering. (2 x 1) (2)
TOTAL SECTION B: 30
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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