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Memorandum, 10 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 PREPARATORY EXAMINATION 2017 MARKING GUIDELINES GEOGRAPHY (P2) (10782) 10 pages ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10782/17 GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PREPARATORY EXAMINATION GEOGRAPHY (Second Paper) MEMORANDUM QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 2529 AB GROBLERSDAL topographic map, 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 Groblersdal is situated in … province. A Mpumalanga B Limpopo C KwaZulu-Natal B D Gauteng 1.2 The origin of Groblersdal is due to the … in the area. A transport network B fertile soil C irrigation scheme C D flat land 1.3 The orthophoto map code north of 2529 AB 18 is … A 2529 AB 23. B 2529 AB 13. C 2529 AB 19. B D 2529 AB 17. 1.4 The contour lines at 1 on the orthophoto map indicates a ... gradient. A convex B concave C gradual D D steep 1.5 The grid reference of the excavation site point R in Block J5 is … A 25°11.1ʹS 29°23.5ʹE / 25°11ʹ6ʺS 29°23ʹ30ʺE. B 25°11.3ʹS 29°23.7ʹE / 25°11ʹ18ʺS 29°23ʹ42ʺE. C 25°11.1ʹE 29°23.5ʹS / 25°11ʹ6ʺE 29°23ʹ30ʺS. A D 25°11.3ʹE 29°23.7ʹS / 25°11ʹ18ʺE 29°23ʹ42ʺS. 2 ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10782/17 1.6 The straight-line distance from the benchmark 929.9, point M in Block J6 to the hospital, point N in Block I6 on the topographic map, is … km. A 19 B 3,8 C 1,9 C D 38 1.7 The general direction of flow of the Lepele River in Block K8 is ... A north. B northeast. C south. A D southwest. 1.8 The landform at line 2 on the orthophoto map illustrates a … A spur. B valley. C neck. A D saddle. 1.9 The stream order of the river at point O in Block B9 is … A 1. B 2. C 3. C D 4. 1.10 The drainage pattern of the river in C8 on the topographic map is … A rectangular. B trellis. C dendritic B D radial. 1.11 The major land-use zone found in Block J6 is the … A industrial zone B residential area C rural-urban fringe C D commercial zone 1.12 The dominant shape of the rural settlement at Vin Kol in Block I8 is … A linear. B crossroad. C dispersed. A D clustered. 3 ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10782/17 1.13 the street pattern indicated as 3 on the orthophoto map is … a grid-iron. b planned irregular. c radial. B d unplanned irregular 1.14 The type of mining used to extract minerals at the Blue Ridge Mine in Block K11 is … A dredging. B open cast. C fracking D D shaft.. 1.15 The main primary activity that is taking place in Block E5 is … A forestry. B Crop farming. C fishing. B D mining. (15 x 1) (15) [15] QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 2.1 2.1.1 Calculate the area of the demarcated area at 4 on the orthophoto map in km². Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. Formula: Area = length x breadth = (9.5 √ cm x 0.1 km)(4.1 √ cm x 0.1 km) (9.4 cm - 9.6 cm) (4 cm - 4.2 cm) = 0.95 √ km x 0.41 √ km = 0.39 km² √ [Range: 0.378 km² – 0.40 km²] (5 x 1) (5) 2.1.2 Why does the demarcated area on the orthophoto map look larger than the same area on the topographic map? Orthophoto map’s scale is larger than the scale of the topographic map √ Orthophoto map’s scale is 5 times larger than the scale of the topographic map √ 1:10 000 is a larger scale than 1:50 000 √ (Any ONE) (1 x 1) (1) 4 ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10782/17 2.2 2.2.1 (a) Calculate the average gradient between spot height 1179 in Block A9 and Trigonometrical station 97 in Block A11 on the topographic map. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. vertical interval (VI) Formula : Gradient = horizontal equivalent (HE) VI = 1 402 m – 1179 m VI = 1 402 m – 1 179 m = 223 m √ = 223 m √ HE = 5 √ cm x 500 m OR HE = 5 √ cm x 50 000 [Range: 4.9 cm – 5.1 cm] 100 = 2 500 m √ = 2 500 m √ [Range 2 450 m – 2 550 m] G = 223 √ G = 223 √ 2 500 2 500 [Mark allocated for correct substitution] = 1 = 1 11.21 11.21 = 1:11.21 / 1 in 11.21 √ = 1:11.21 / 1 in 11.21 √ [Range: 10.98 – 11.44] (5 x 1) (5) (b) The average gradient, that you calculated in QUESTION 2.2.1 (a) is steep. Give a reason to support this statement. For every 1 unit vertically we move 11.21 units horizontally √ HE is below 20 √ Small ratio between VI and HE √ (Any ONE) (1 x 1) (1) 5 ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10782/17 2.2.2 Below is a free-hand (rough) cross-section from spot height 1179 in Block A9 to Trigonometrical Station 97 in Block A11. Use the sketch to answer the following questions. (a) Indicate the secondary road on the above sketch. (1 x 1) (1) (b) Give a reason, evident on the cross-section or topographic map, for the position of the secondary road. The gradient in this area is relatively gentle √ It is cheaper to construct the secondary road in this region √ (Any ONE) (1 x 1) (1) 2.3 2.3.1 Calculate the magnetic declination of Groblersdal for the present year. Difference in years: = 2017 – 2014 = 3 years √ Mean annual change: = 4ʹ W √ Total change: = 3 x 4ʹ = 12ʹ W √ Magnetic declination for 2017: = 17°16ʹ W + √ 12ʹ W = 17°28ʹ W √ (5 x 1) (5) 2.3.2 State the importance of calculating the current magnetic declination in order to determine the magnetic bearing of an area. If you don’t calculate the current magnetic declination your magnetic bearing won’t be for the current year √ (Any ONE) (1 x 1) (1) [20] 6 ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10782/17 QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION 3.1 Refer to the valley in Blocks I1 and 2 and J1 and 2 on the topographic map 3.1.1 Identify the wind that will develop in the valley during the day. Anabatic wind √ (1 x 1) (1) 3.1.2 Explain the main factor that is responsible for the formation of the wind, identified in QUESTION 3.1.1. The slopes are heated and this causes the air above the slope to heat and rise up the slope √√ (1 x 2) (2) 3.1.3 Explain TWO factors that influenced the site of Oude Stad in Block I1. Flat land which makes construction and farming easier √√ Next to the canal for water supply √√ Fertile soil √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) 3.2 Refer to Block C7 and D7 on the topographical map to answer the following questions. 3.2.1 Identify the stream channel pattern labelled P in Blocks C7 and D7. Meander √ (1 x 1) (1) 3.2.2 Give TWO physical reasons from the topographic map that would have influenced the development of this stream channel pattern. Gradual slope √ Velocity of river slows down √ Deposition of material on the inside curve of meander√ (Any TWO) (2 x 1) (2) 3.2.3 The stream channel pattern identified in QUESTION 3.2.1, and the physical reasons (answer to QUESTION 3.2.2), are characteristics of which stage of the river? Middle stage √ (1 x 1) (1) 7 ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10782/17 3.3 Refer to Groblersdal in Block H5 and Motetema in Block D9. 3.3.1 Give TWO points of evidence that both Groblersdal and Motetema are central place towns. Schools, √ hospital / clinic, √ church, √ recreation, √ shop, √ police station,√ college √ (Any TWO) (2 x 1) (2) 3.3.2 (a) Which settlement, Groblersdal or Motetema, is a higher order sevice centre? Groblersdal √ (1 x 1) (1) (b) Using the medical facilities available in Groblersdal and Motetema give a reason for your answer for your answer to QUESTION 3.3.2 (a). Groblersdal has a hospital and clinic and Motetema only has a clinic √√ (1 x 2) (2) 3.4 Refer to the Krokodildrif farm in Blocks D6 and D7. 3.4.1 Is small-scale or large-scale farming being practised at Krokodildrif? Large-scale farming. √ (1 x 1) (1) 3.4.2 Give TWO points of evidence from the topographic map to support your answer to QUESTION 3.4.1. Large area cultivated √ Irrigation / dams / furrow / canal √ Variety of crops √ Many roads lead into the town / accessibility √ Many dwellings imply large labour force √ (Any TWO) (2 x 1) (2) 3.5 Is conservation taking place in the area covered by the topographic map? Give a reason for your answer. Answer: Yes √ Reason: There is a protected area in the south eastern section of the map. √ √ (1 + 2) (3) 8 ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10782/17 3.6 Refer to the dams in Blocks A3 and A4. 3.6.1 State the main agricultural product for which the dams supply water. Grapes / fruit√ (1 x 1) (1) 3.6.2 Explain the importance of these dams to this agricultural product in the mapped area. It supplies water during the winter season when the area receives very little rainfall. √√ Is a water resource for times of drought √√ (Any ONE) (1 x 2) (2) [25] QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) 4.1 Refer to the orthophoto and topographic maps 4.1.1 Define the term resolution. It refers to the degree of detail and accuracy of an image √ (Concept) (1 x 1) (1) 4.1.2 Does the orthophoto or topographic map show raster data? Give a reason for your answer. Map: Orthophoto map √ Reason The orthophoto map is an image / photo √√ The orthophoto map is made up of pixels √√ Topographic map is made up of points, lines and polygons √√ (Any ONE reason) (1 + 2) (3) 4.1.3 In order to improve the quality of the orthophoto map would you use a 6 or a 16 megapixel camera? Give a reason for your answer. Camera: 16 megapixel √ Reason: It has more digital blocks / megapixels which makes the image clearer √√ (1 + 2) (3) 9 ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10782/17 4.2 Refer to Q in Blocks H6 and I7. 4.2.1 Define the concept buffering. To indicate an imaginary zone of interest / protective boundary around an area.√ (Concept) (1 x 1) (1) 4.2.2 Give ONE reason why the area next to the Lepelle (Olifants) River, indicated as Q on the topographic map, was buffered. To indicate the area that will be flooded after heavy rain √√ To indicate boundaries where no activity can take place due to chances of flooding √√ To limit the effect of pesticides / insecticides / fertilizer on the river √√ (Any ONE) (1 x 2) (2) 4.3 The farmer decides to use data manipulation on his farm situated in Blocks C7/8 to D7/8 to assist him in practising sustainable farming methods. 4.3.1 Explain the term data manipulation. When different layers of data are standardized and integrated to use to study a specific problem / query √ (Concept) (1 x 1) (1) 4.3.2 Evaluate how data manipulation will assist the farmer in Blocks C7/8 to practise sustainable farming methods. The farmer will evaluate the gradient, √√ drainage density √√ and soil profile (data layers) √√ to decide what product, type of farming and farming methods to use to gain maximum use of the area √√ (Any TWO) (2 x 2) (4) [15] TOTAL: 75 10 ## Related documents - [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 - [Geography P2 May June 2017 Memo Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-may-june-2017-memo-afr/72436cd8-d57e-4f4f-9f26-1dc7cd2ce326) — Geography · Memo · 2017 · Afr - [Grade 12 NSC Geography P1 Preparatory 2017 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-geography-p1-preparatory-2017-question-paper/d13a6739-748f-4c3e-a691-c03fb1ad130c) — Geography · QP · 2017 - [2017 KZN June P2 Errata](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2017-kzn-june-p2-errata/ba458053-fedf-469e-b065-091c766f8901) — Geography · Errata · 2017 - [Geography P2 May June 2017 Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-may-june-2017-afr/f012c241-aded-4c7e-abe0-eb05d080d393) — Geography · QP · 2017 · Afr ## More from Grade 12 Geography - [Geography P1 (Afrikaans) June 2025 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p1-afrikaans-june-2025-question-paper/a52dca5e-efc4-4060-84c3-24f7269a2a79) — QP · 2025 · Afr - [Geography P2 (English) June 2025 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p2-english-june-2025-question-paper/ba0a3969-240a-4bba-bdb6-7d02a7f80205) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [Geography Grade 12 NSC P1 QP September 2025 KZN](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-grade-12-nsc-p1-qp-september-2025-kzn/b87141de-a060-4504-8e9a-a5a35821df42) — QP · 2025 - [Geography Grade 12 NSC P2 QP September 2025 KZN](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-grade-12-nsc-p2-qp-september-2025-kzn/50385845-0827-427a-b5e1-25ab349d4e0f) — QP · 2025 - [Geography P1 May-June 2025 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/geography-p1-may-june-2025-eng/bbabb3ad-00bf-45d9-aa3b-76a0d89ca2b6) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [Gr 12 Geography P2 (Afrikaans) 2024 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-geography-p2-afrikaans-2024-possible-answers/e19dd834-ffaf-4fe6-a8a4-9ee8f8597c29) — Memo · 2024 · Afr ## 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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