# Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 Gauteng Mock 2016 Question Paper > Grade 12 Geography Paper 2 question paper from the Gauteng Mock Exam 2016, 16 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-geography-p2-10782-preperatory-2016-question-paper/ee6bf431-8abc-4aa7-b3b0-d71ea3e6d47f - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Geography - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2016 - Exam period: Gauteng Mock Exam - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 16 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Geography](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/geography) › [Geography Grade 12 Paper 2 Gauteng Mock 2016 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-geography-p2-10782-preperatory-2016-question-paper/ee6bf431-8abc-4aa7-b3b0-d71ea3e6d47f) ## About this document Geography · Grade 12 · Gauteng Mock Exam · 2016. Question paper, 16 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PREPARATORY EXAMINATION 2016 10782 GEOGRAPHY SECOND PAPER TIME: 1½ hours MARKS: 75 NAME AND SURNAME: QUESTION NUMBER Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 TOT MARKER MODERATOR MARK SCORED TOTAL 15 20 25 15 75 This question paper consists of 15 pages and 1 page for rough work and calculations. 3 P.T.O. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 2 (Second Paper) 10782/16 GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PREPARATORY EXAMINATION – 2016 GEOGRAPHY (Second Paper) TIME: 1½ hours MARKS: 75 RESOURCE MATERIAL 1. An extract from the topographic map 2829DB LADYSMITH 2. Orthophoto map 2829 DB 6 LADYSMITH 3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by schools for their own use. INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Write your name in the space 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 topographic map 2829DB LADYSMITH and an orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area. 4. You must hand the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of the examination session. 5. You may use the blank page at the end of this question paper for all rough work and calculations. DO NOT detach this page from the question paper. 6. Show ALL calculations, where applicable. Marks will be allocated for these. 7. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 8. The area demarcated in BLACK on the topographic map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map. 9. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final step of your calculation. P.T.O. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 3 (Second Paper) 10782/16 10. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the topographic map. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Furrow Voor Golf course Gholfbaan Landing strip Landingstrook Refuse dump Vullisstortingsterrein Rifle range Skietbaan River Rivier Sewage disposal works Rioolverwyderingswerke Sewage works Rioolwerke P.T.O. ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 4 (Second Paper) 10782/16 GENERAL INFORMATION ON LADYSMITH NAMIBIA [Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladysmith] Ladysmith is located on the banks of the Kliprivier in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, about 26 km from the Van Reenen’s pass. The central business district and a large part of the residential areas are located within the flood basin of the river. Important industries in the area include food processing, textile and tyre production in the nearby town of Steadville. P.T.O. ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 5 (Second Paper) 10782/16 QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographic map 2829DB LADYSMITH, 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 correct answer and write only the letter (A – D) in the block next to each question. 1.1 Ladysmith is situated in … A Mpumalanga. B the Free State Province. C KwaZulu-Natal. D the Eastern Cape. 1.2 The map index west of Ladysmith is … A 2829DC. B 2829DA. C 2829BC. D 2829DD. 1.3 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is … metres. A 5 B 10 C 15 D 20 1.4 The grid reference of the Trigonometrical Station 98 in block H10 is … A 28°37ʹ55ʺS 29°54ʹ58ʺE / 28°37.9ʹS 29°54.9ʹE. B 28°37ʹ56ʺS 29°54ʹ30ʺE / 28°37.9ʹS 29°54.5ʹE. C 28°37ʹ06ʺS 29°54ʹ42ʺE / 28°37.1ʹS 29°54.7ʹE. D 28°37ʹ56ʺS 29°54ʹ58ʺE / 28°37.9ʹS 29°54.9ʹE. 1.5 The actual distance from the Trigonometrical Station 330 in block D7 to the Trigonometrical Station 117 in block A10 on the topographic map is … km. A 6,30 B 13,90 C 6,80 D 13,6 1.6 The land-use zone marked 1 on the orthophoto map is a … A low income residential area. B heavy industrial area. C high income residential area. D light industrial area. P.T.O. ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 6 (Second Paper) 10782/16 1.7 The contour lines marked K (in block I2) on the topographic map illustrates a … A spur. B valley. C neck. D hill. 1.8 The service rendered at 7 on the orthophoto map is a … A church. B school. C hospital. D hotel. 1.9 The recreational area marked 2 on the orthophoto map is a … A casino. B swimming pool. C park. D stadium. 1.10 The stream channel pattern labelled M (in block G7) on the topographic map is a … pattern. A meandering B rock-controlled C braided D trellis 1.11 Identify the drainage pattern labelled N (in block G1) on the topographic map. A Dendritic B Trellis C Deranged D Parallel 1.12 The underlying rock structure at N (in block G1) on the topographic map is made up of … A rocks of uniform resistance. B an alternate layer of hard and soft rock. C jointed igneous rocks. D folded rocks. P.T.O. ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 7 (Second Paper) 10782/16 1.13 Ladysmith is an example of a / an … town. A central place B satellite C educational D industrial 1.14 The structural landform at P (in block D7) on the topographic map is a … A mesa. B butte. C ridge. D cuesta. 1.15 The type and pattern of the settlement at Q (in block G9) on the topographic map is a/an … A urban nucleated settlement. B urban dispersed settlement. C rural dispersed settlement. D rural nucleated settlement. (15x1) (15) [15] P.T.O. ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 8 (Second Paper) 10782/16 QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 2.1 Calculate the magnetic bearing from spot height 995 in block J8 to Trigonometrical Station 125 in block H8 on the topographic map for the present year. Formula: Magnetic bearing = Magnetic declination + True bearing True bearing: __________________________________________________ Difference in years: _____________________________________________ Mean annual change: ___________________________________________ Total change: __________________________________________________ Magnetic declination for 2016: _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Magnetic Bearing: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ (6x1) (6) 2.2 Calculate the area covered by the orthophoto map on the topographic map in kilometres. (Use the area highlighted in black on the topographic map.) Show all calculations. Indicate the correct unit in your final answer. Formula: Area = length x breadth ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (5x1) (5) P.T.O. ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 9 (Second Paper) 10782/16 2.3 Locate points 3 and 4 on the orthophoto map. 2.3.1 Calculate the average gradient between point 3 and point 4 on the orthophoto map. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. vertical interval (VI) Formula: Gradient  horizontal equivalent (HE) _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (5x1) (5) 2.3.2 Draw a free-hand cross-section sketch from point 3 to point 4 in the box below. 3 . .4 (1x1) (1) P.T.O. ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 10 (Second Paper) 10782/16 2.3.3 State the shape of the slope formed between points 3 and 4 on the orthophoto map. ____________________________________________________________ (1x1) (1) 2.3.4 Determine the intervisibility from point 3 to point 4. Give a reason for your answer. Answer: _____________________________________________________ Reason:_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ (2x1) (2) [20] P.T.O. ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 11 (Second Paper) 10782/16 QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION 3.1 Refer to FIGURE 3.1 below showing the urban heat island between points U and V on the topographic map. FIGURE 3.1: URBAN HEAT ISLAND OF LADYSMITH TEMPERATURE °C HOSPITAL SHOWGROUNDS CBD STATION RIVER RIVER U V 28°34' Examiner’s own sketch 3.1.1 Define the term urban heat island. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (1x1) (1) 3.1.2 Refer to point R in block D2 on the topographic map. (a) What is the temperature at R? ___________________________________________________ (1x1) (1) (b) Describe ONE factor at point R that could influence the development of the urban heat island. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ (1x2) (2) P.T.O. ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 12 (Second Paper) 10782/16 3.1.3 Explain how the green belts at S (in block D3) on the topographic map will impact on the development of the heat island and give a reason for your answer. Answer: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Reason: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ (2x2) (4) 3.2 Refer to blocks E5 and E6 on the topographic map. 3.2.1 Non-perennial rivers flowing on the east side of Steadville result in flash floods which could have a devastating effect on the settlement of Steadville in Block E5. State TWO factors evident on the topographic map, which could contribute to this devastating effect. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ (2x1) (2) 3.2.2 Suggest TWO possible solutions that the people living in Steadville could implement to prevent or minimise this problem. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ (2x2) (4) P.T.O. ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 13 (Second Paper) 10782/16 3.3 Refer to residential areas 5 and 6 on the orthophoto map. 3.3.1 Name the street patterns found in residential areas 5 and 6. Area 5: _________________________________________________ Area 6: _________________________________________________ (2x1) (2) 3.3.2 Which street pattern, 5 or 6, will reduce traffic congestion? Give a reason for your answer. Answer: ________________________________________________ Reason: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ (1 + 2) (3) 3.3.3 Ladysmith is a fast growing town, but urbanisation is hindered in the South West. Identify ONE physical factor that hinders the expansion of the town’s boundaries to the South West. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ (1x1) (1) 3.4 3.4.1 Identify the tertiary land-use indicated at T (in block E4) on the topographic map. _______________________________________________________ (1x1) (1) 3.4.2 Explain how poor maintenance of the land-use at T will influence the water quality of the Kliprivier in block E4. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (1x2) (2) 3.4.3 Explain why this tertiary activity developed in the rural-urban fringe. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (1x2) (2) [25] P.T.O. ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 14 (Second Paper) 10782/16 QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) 4.1 Due to the Kliprivier flowing through Ladysmith, flooding is a real possibility. Data layering assists in analysing the flood risk in Ladysmith. 4.1.1 What is data layering? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (1x1) (1) 4.1.2 Identify THREE data layers that can assist you in analysing the flood risk along the banks of the Kliprivier in blocks D1 and D2. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (3x1) (3) 4.1.3 State ONE GIS process that you would use to limit the risk of floods. _______________________________________________________ (1x1) (1) 4.1.4 Explain how you would use the process mentioned in Question 4.1.3 to reduce the impact of floods. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (2x2) (4) P.T.O. ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GEOGRAPHY 15 (Second Paper) 10782/16 4.2 The following is a freehand-sketch map of the area covered by the orthophoto map. Examiner’s own sketch (Sketch is not drawn to scale) 4.2.1 Use both the orthophoto and topographic maps and label the following features ON THE SKETCH MAP by using the symbols in the key supplied. Key: A – Rose Park B – Wagon Bridge (2x1) (2) 4.2.2 State the spatial position of Rose Park from Wagon Bridge. _________________________________________________________ (1x1) (1) 4.2.3 The topographic map was used to draw the sketch map. It is not possible to identify the density of the buildings. However, when using the orthophoto map, we can identify the density of the buildings. (a) An orthophoto map consist of pixels. What type of data is a pixel? ______________________________________________________ (1x1) (1) (b) Explain how this type of data can assist you in identifying the density of the buildings. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (1x2) (2) [15] TOTAL: 75 END ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ROUGH WORK AND CALCULATIONS (NOTE: Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.) ## Related documents - [2016 KZN June P2](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2016-kzn-june-p2/3d318249-f780-43a0-a7e4-f30563af00ad) — Geography · QP · 2016 - [Geography P2 May June 2016 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-may-june-2016-eng/12d84d31-ef22-4d22-85e7-1d8b126a7518) — Geography · QP · 2016 · Eng - [Gr12 Geography P2 (Afrikaans) SEP 2022 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr12-geography-p2-afrikaans-sep-2022-question-paper/4d239679-2288-4e40-8882-b8e27f965853) — Geography · QP · 2022 · Afr - [Grade 12 NSC Geography P2 Preparatory 2017 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-geography-p2-preparatory-2017-question-paper/f10c44af-c6b5-46ce-8b6c-6feb8886e190) — Geography · QP · 2017 - [Grade 12 NSC Geography P2 (Afrikaans) Preparatory 2017 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-geography-p2-afrikaans-preparatory-2017-question-paper/4ad8597c-c5bb-4d9d-9fae-73ba178541c8) — Geography · QP · 2017 · Afr - [GEOGRAFIE P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT2016 Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geografie-p2-gr12-memo-sept2016-afr/b537ad57-18aa-4f62-a562-8a94b1629ddf) — Geography · Memo · 2016 · Afr ## More from Grade 12 Geography - [Geography P1 (Afrikaans) June 2025 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p1-afrikaans-june-2025-possible-answers/164c2c1c-f5c3-4207-9e0d-0dc315f4a347) — Memo · 2025 · Afr - [Geography Grade 12 NSC P2 MEMO September 2025 Gauteng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-grade-12-nsc-p2-memo-september-2025-gauteng/d3fb5096-88f5-455c-a06f-c49c6b862f25) — Memo · 2025 - [Geography P1 Nov 2025 MG Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-geography-2025-nsc-november-exam-memorandum-paper-1-english/bd1f5042-1bf6-4063-bb55-02ca7ad72f19) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [GEOGRAPHY P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT2024 Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-gr12-memo-sept2024-afrikaans/27e1dff3-4bfc-418a-bfa5-07cebbe45d62) — Memo · 2024 · Afr - [Gr 12 Geography (English) June 2024 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-geography-english-june-2024-possible-answers/7e728632-059d-401a-ba75-fd45632f6091) — Memo · 2024 · Eng - [Gr 12 Geography P1 (English) 2024 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-geography-p1-english-2024-possible-answers/f6778823-8699-4877-bfdd-c56c292e94c7) — Memo · 2024 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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