Geography Grade 12 LP March Test 2026 Paper & Memo

Geogrérgmasioaded from Stanmorephysics.com LimpopoDoE/March 2026 Gr1 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE MARKS: 60 TIME: 1% hours This question paper consists of 8 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Geogrdgmasioaded from Stanmorephysics.com Limpopo DoE 2026 Grade 12 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of FIVE sub-questions. SUB-QUESTIONS 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4: CLIMATE AND WEATHER SUB-QUESTIONS 1.2 and 1.4: GEOMORPHOLOGY. Answer ALL the questions. All diagrams are included in the question paper. Leave a line between the subsections of questions answered. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so. Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except when you have to state, name, identify or list. Units of measurement MUST be indicated in your final answer where suitable, e.g. 1 020 hPa, 149 C and 45 m. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Geogrdgmesioaded from Stanmorephysics.com Limpopo DoE 2026 Grade 12 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A—D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.8 D. 1.1.4 Copyright reserved Mid-latitude cyclones occur between ... north and south of the equator. A_ 5° and 25° B- 30° and 60° C 0° and 5° D- 60° and 90° The wind belt that drives the mid-latitude cyclones is referred to as the... A easterlies. B _.. polar easterlies. C trade winds. D_ westerlies. Why does air in a mid-latitude cyclone rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere ... A_ Air moves directly toward the low-pressure center without deflection. The Coriolis force deflects moving air to the right Friction is stronger than the Coriolis force at high altitudes The pressure gradient force causes clockwise rotation. ui, The front below is a... = _ wy 008 A Cold B Occluded C Warm D_ Stationary Please turn over

Gounonded from Stanmorephysics.com LimpopoDoE/March 2026 1.1.5 Mid-latitude cyclone below is in the ... stage. [Source: https://www. le.com/search?q=mid-latitude| A Initial B Wave C Mature D = Occluded 1.1.6 The weathe: itions experienced behind a cold front are a/an A decrease in temperature. B d decrease in temperature. Cc increase in temperature. D d increase in temperature. d by the station model below is ... N@: A North-west B_ South-west C_ North-east D_ South-west (7x1) (7) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Gousloeded from Stanmoreph y: 12 ics.com Limpopo DoE 2026 1.2 Refer to the sketch below based on river profiles. Complete the statements in COLUMN A with the options in COLUMN B. Write only Y or Z next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.2.9 Y. V-shaped Valleys Middle Course Fluvial Deposition [Source:shutterstock.com COLUMN A COLUMN B 12-1 Cross profile of a river shows ... Y: Aside view of the river 5 Z: — Aview of the river from one river bank to the other bank Y: Lateral erosion Z: Vertical erosion Y: — Floodplain farming. Z: Waterfall 1.2.4 Fluvial deposi Y: Deltas formation of ... Z: Rapids 1.2.5 The volume of water in the upper | Y: — High course is ... Z: Low 1.2.6 | The source of arivercanbe found | Y: Uppercourse in the ... Z: Lower course 1.2.7. The area drained by ariverandits | Y: Riversystem tributaries is known as the ... Z: Drainage basin 1.2.8 V-shaped valleys in the upper] Y: Vertical erosion course is caused by ... Z: Lateral erosion Copyright reserved (8x1) (8) Please turn over

Gousloeded from Stanmoreph Sics.com Limpopo DoE 2026 rade 12 1.3 Refer to the extract on the development of Tropical Cyclone Dzudai. Tropical cyclone Dzudai developed over the Indian Ocean on 10 January 2026. The system rapidly intensified, and by January 12 it had strengthened into a Category 4— equivalent tropical cyclone, producing sustained winds of approximately 130 mph (209 km/h). After reaching peak intensity, Dzudai weakened quickly, dropping to a Category 1-equivalent cyclone where it remained for about 24 hours. On January 15, the storm reorganized, redeveloped a well-defined eye, and regained strength, with maximum sustained winds of around 110 mph (177 km/h). As Dzudai continued traveling southwestward over the Indian Ocean, environmental conditions became less favorable. The cyclone steadily weakened, and by January 17 its winds decreased to approximately 65 mph (105 km/h). Dzudai maintained this intensity for several days before finally dissipating on January 21, 2026. (Source:https://satlib.cira.colostate.edu/event/tropical-cyclone-dudzai/) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Gousloeded from Stanmoreph Sics.com Limpopo DoE 2026 rade 12 1.3.1..How many tropical cyclones occurred before tropical cyclone Dzudai? (1x1) (1) 1.3.2. With reference to the satellite image showing the eye, in which hemisphere did the tropical cyclone Dzudai developed? (1x1) (1) 1.3.3. Give evidence from the satellite image to support your answer in QUESTION 113.2. (1x 1)(1) 1.3.4. Discuss possible factors that caused tropical cyclone Dzudai to weaken and dissipate after landfall. (2 x 2) (4) 1.3.5. In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, discuss the possible negative economic impact of tropical cyclone Dzudai to Mauritius (especially at Port Louis and Port Mathurin) (4 x 2) (8) [15] 1.4 Refer to diagram below showing a pollution dome. [Source: shutterstock.com 1.4.1 Define the concept pollution dome. (1 x 2) (2) 1.4.2 At night, the pollution dome is lower in elevation (height) than during the day. Explain why this occurs. (2x2) (4) 1.4.3 (Frost / smog) is the environmental problem that results from a pollution dome, which develops close to the surface in a city. (1x1) (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Gounonded from Stanmorephysics.com LimpopoDoE/March 2026 1.4.4 Explain how the environmental problem mentioned in QUESTION 1.4.3 as the answer develops. (1x2) (2) 1.4.5. Air pollution reduces the amount of a city’s clean air at night. Explain this statement. (1x2) (2) 1.4.6 Discuss TWO sustainable strategies that can be implemented in cities to minimize the effects of industries on the pollution dome. (2x2) (4) [15] 1.5. Refer to the drainage patterns illustrated in sketches A and B below. A B x > ‘al 4, [Adapted from https://www.google.com/search?+drainage+tpattern&tbm j <i | 3 1:51 Identify drainage patterns in sketches AandB. (2 x 1) (2) 1.5.2 State the underlying rock structure and rock type on which the drainage pattern in A developed. (1 x 2) (2) 1.5.3 Explain how the underlying rock structure influenced the drainage pattern in A. (1 x 2) (2) 1.5.4 The drainage density in B is (high/low). (1.x 1) (1) 1.5.5 Determine the stream order at X in B. (1 x 2) (2) 1.5.6 Explain the relationship between stream order and drainage density in B. (1 x 2) (2) 1.5.7 Explain how the slope (gradient) and permeability of underlying rock influence the drainage density in B. (2 x 2) (4) [15] GRAND TOTAL: 60 Copyright reserved

Downloaded from Stanmorephysics.com REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA es LIMPOPO, PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 | MARKS: 60 These marking guidelines consist of 4 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Bownloaded from Stanmorephysics.com Limpopo DoE/March 2026 Marking guidelines QUESTION 1 1. B(1) 2 D(1) 3 B(1) 4 A(1) 5 D(1) 6 A(1) 7 A(1) (7 x 1) (7) 1 Z(1) 2 Y(1) 3 Y(1) 4 Y(1) 1.2.5 Z(1) 1.2.6 Y (1) 1.2.7 Z(1) 1.2.8 Y(1) (8 x 1) (8) 1.3.1 3 (1) Sa j (1.x 1) (1) 1.3.2 Southern Hemisphere (1) (1 x 1) (1) 1.3.3 Winds blow in a clockwise direction in the Southern hemisphere (1) (1 x1 ) (1) 1.3.4 Greater friction over the land that slow down the wind speed (2) Loss of moisture supply over the land (2) Air cools down when entering temperate latitudes over the land (2) Drier air enters the system which reduces the amount of condensation (2) [ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4) 1.3.5 Flooding will destroy roads and bridges disrupting trade and movement of goods (2) Coastal flooding will disrupt port facilities delaying shipments that will increase costs (2) Exports industries will face delays, reducing foreign earnings (2) Power lines /electricity substations, and transformers will be damaged causing costly outages which will affect businesses (2) Flooding can destroy pipelines, treatment plants, and sewage systems, requiring expensive repairs (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Bownloaded from Stanmorephysics.com Limpopo DoE/March 2026 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.4.4 1.4.5 Marking guidelines Job losses lead to unemployment (2) Costly insurance claims (2) Cell towers and telephone lines may be damaged, affecting business operations leading to loss of income (2) Hotels and resorts will be flooded leading to cancellation of bookings (2) Coastal flooding will disrupt fisheries and aquaculture leading to food insecurity (2) (4.x 2) (8) [ANY FOUR] Pollution dome: a dome-shaped layer of polluted air that forms above a city when pollutants from vehicles, industries and other human activities become trapped over a city. (2) (1 x 2) (2) [CONCEPT] At night the Earth’s surface cools rapidly, causing the air near the ground to become cooler and denser. (2) Temperature inversion forms where warmer air lies above the cooler air preventing vertical air movement oy a Pollutants are trapped near the surface causing pollution dome to be at lower level during the night. (2) (2 x 2) (4) [ANY TWO] Smog (1) (1x 1) (1) Pollutants from vehicles, industries and power stations accumulate under the pollution dome (2) Due to air being unable to circulate, these pollutants build up near the ground and form smog (2) (1 x 2) (2) [ANY ONE] At night, temperature inversion traps polluted air close to the ground and prevents it from mixing with cleaner air above. (2) This causes pollutants to accumulate, reducing the amount of clean air available (1 x 2) (2) [ANY ONE] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Bownloaded from Stanmorephysics.com Limpopo DoE/March 2026 Marking guidelines 1.4.6 Use cleaner energy sources such as solar, wind or natural gas to reduce the amount of pollutants (2) Install pollution control technology such as filters and scrubbers in chimneys to reduce harmful gases released into the atmosphere (2) (2 x 2) (4) 1.5 1.5.1 A- Rectangular pattern (1) B- Dendritic pattern (1) (2 x 1) (2) 1.5.2 A- developed on igneous rock that has joints and cracks (1) (1x 1) (1) 1.5.3 Streams develop right angle bends where the joints meet (2) (1 x 2) (2) 1.5.4 High (1) (1x 1) (1) 1.5.5 3 order (1) (1x 1) (1) drainage density (2) (1 x 2) (2) 1.5.6 The higher the stream order, the higher ‘ if 1.5.7 Slope (gradient): steeper th promers surface run-off leading to formation of many tributaries that re igh drainage density (2) Rock with low permeability (impermeable rock) prevent water infiltration and promotes surface run-off that results in high drainage density. (2) (2 x 2) (4) GRAND TOTAL : 60 Copyright reserved