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GEOGRAPHY P2

EXEMPLAR 2012

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 10

Geography/P2 2 DBE/2012 NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar


RESOURCE MATERIAL 1. 2. 3.

An extract from topographical map 3424BB HUMANSDORP. Orthophoto map 3424BB 1 HUMANSDORP. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by the school for their

own use.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Write your name in the space provided on the cover page. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper. You are supplied with a 1:50 000 topographical map 3424BB HUMANSDORP and an orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area. You must hand the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of this examination session. You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper. Show ALL calculations and the formulae where applicable. Marks will be allocated for this. You may use a non-programmable calculator. The following English terms or their Afrikaans translations are shown on the topographical map.

ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Diggings Uitgrawings Caravan Park Karavaanpark Sewage Works Rioolwerke River Mouth Riviermond Golf Course Gholfbaan Wetland Vlei



QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map 3424BB HUMANSDORP, 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 map reference of the topographical map north of Humansdorp is ... A

B C D

3325AA. 3424BD. 3324DD. 3424BA.

1.2 The topographical map number 3424 refers to … A

B C D

contours and isobars. isobars and contours. longitude and latitude. latitude and longitude.

1.3 The types of scales used on the topographical map are: (i)

(ii) (iii) (iv)

Ratio Fraction Word Line

Choose the correct combination: A

B C D

(i) and (ii) (ii) and (iii) (iii) and (iv) (i) and (iv)

1.4 The scale of the orthophoto map is … times larger than the scale of the

topographical map.

A

B C D

5 10 20 40

1.5 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is … metres. A

B C D

5 10 20 50



1.6 Contour lines, trigonometrical stations, spot heights and benchmarks

represent …

A

B C D

lines joining places of equal height. places of similar vegetation. altitude (height above sea-level). lines joining places of equal temperature.

1.7 The road on the topographical map that links Humansdorp with Jeffrey's Bay

is the …

A

B C D

R102. R330. N2. N12.

1.8 The exact height of T in block A5 on the topographical map is … metres. A

B C D

20 200 2 000 20 000

1.9 The human-made feature found at W in block A7 on the topographical map

is a …

A

B C D

dam wall bridge. railway. waterfall.

1.10 The feature found at 1 on the orthophoto map is a/an … A

B C D

cemetery. small dam. excavation. orchard.

1.11 The physical/natural feature found at X in block F4/5 on the topographical

map is a ...

A

B C D

dam. waterfall. marsh and vlei. river island.



1.12 The main method used to transport water to the agricultural land in block F3

on the topographical map is by means of …

A

B C D

wind pumps. pipelines. canals. furrows.

1.13 The feature marked 3-4 on the orthophoto map is a ... A

B C D

spur. valley. saddle. ridge.

1.14 The feature labelled 10 on the orthophoto map is a/an … A

B C D

house. industry. school. church.

1.15 The slope marked 5-6 on the orthophoto map is … A

B C D

concave. convex. terraced. even.

(15 x 1) [15] QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS 2.1 ∙

Calculate the straight-line distance along the N2 between benchmark 209 (A3/4) and the Plettenberg Bay exit point (A1) in kilometres. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

(3)



2.2

Give the following: 2.2.1 The compass direction between spot height 25 in block H6 and

trigonometrical station 124 in block H6/7 on the topographical map _________________________________________________________

(1)

2.2.2 The true bearing between spot height 25 in block H6 and

trigonometrical station 124 in block H6/7 on the topographical map _________________________________________________________

(1)

2.3

Which ONE, compass direction or true bearing, is a more accurate way of indicating direction? Give ONE reason for your answer. Answer: ________________________________________________________ Reason:________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

(2)

2.4 2.5

With the aid of a simple diagram, explain how the map 3424BB HUMANSDORP was named. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Give the exact coordinates of spot height 77 in block E2.

(8) (4)

2.6 By how much must the 3424BB HUMANSDORP topographical map be

enlarged to be the same size as reality? _____________________________________________________________

(1) [20]



QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION 3.1 You are a first-time hiker who is not very fit. You can choose to hike from

point 4 to point 3 or from point 6 to point 5. 3.1.1 Which ONE will you choose? _______________________________________________________ (1 x 2) 3.1.2 Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 3.1.1. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (1 x 3)

(2) (3)

3.2 Distinguish between the Krom River in block G2 and the Kamste River in

block E6 by indicating which one is perennial/permanent and which one is non-perennial/periodic. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ (1 x 2)

(2)

3.3 Indicate the flow direction of the Seekoei River running through Broadlands in

block D2 and give a reason for your answer. Direction: ______________________________________________________ Reason: ______________________________________________________ (2 x 2)

(4)

3.4 Give ONE piece of evidence from the topographical map to show that nature

conservation is a priority in the mapped area. _____________________________________________________________ (1 x 2)

(2)

3.5 No rivers flow through block B8. Name ONE method that farmers have used

to obtain water in the area. _____________________________________________________________ (1 x 2)

(2)



3.6

Many people visit Jeffrey's Bay during the summer holiday. The huge number of visitors may lead to pollution of the ocean. Name ONE source of pollution by the visitors and ONE effect it will have on the ocean environment. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (2 x 2)

(4)

3.7 The Seekoei River can overflow its blanks during heavy rains. Give TWO

negative effects that may be experienced in the area adjacent to the river as it flows to the ocean. ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ (2 x 2)

(4)

3.8 Imagine you are a tourist information officer. You must compile a tourist

brochure for Humansdorp and the surrounding areas. Name ONE important attraction which you will include in the brochure. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (1 x 2)

(2) [25]

QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYTEMS 4.1 4.2

Write the acronym GIS in full. _____________________________________________________________ (1 x 1) Name any ONE component of a GIS. (1 x 2)

(1) (2)


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4.3 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a statement in COLUMN A.

Write only the letter (A–E) next to the number (1–4) below.

COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. The science of acquiring information

about the earth's surface without actually being in contact with it

2. A real world phenomenon of which the location and/or shape can be described in terms of a spatial reference system

3. Data described in terms of location or grid reference

4. The type of symbol cartographers use to describe roads, rivers and railways

A spatial data B points C lines D spatial objects E remote sensing

1 ____________________________________________________________ 2 ____________________________________________________________ 3 ____________________________________________________________ 4 ____________________________________________________________ (4 x 1)

(4)

4.4 Spatial data can be managed as points, lines or polygons. Name ONE line

feature in block A3. _____________________________________________________________ (1 x 2)

(2)

4.5 Name ONE attribute of the N2 running from west (block A1) to east

(block A10) across the topographic map.

______________________________________________________________ (1 x 2)

(2)

4.6 Why was GIS developed?

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (2 x 2)

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GRADE 10

GEOGRAPHY P2

EXEMPLAR 2012

MEMORANDUM

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

Geography/P2 2 DBE/2012 NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar – Memorandum


QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map 3424BB HUMANSDORP, 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 map reference of the topographical map north of Humansdorp is ... A

B C D

3325AA. 3424BD. 3324DD. 3424BA.

C

1.2 The topographical map number 3424 refers to … A

B C D

contours and isobars. isobars and contours. longitude and latitude. latitude and longitude.

D

1.3 The types of scales used on the topographical map are: (i)

(ii) (iii) (iv)

Ratio Fraction Word Line

Choose the correct combination: A

B C D

(i) and (ii) (ii) and (iii) (iii) and (iv) (i) and (iv)

D

1.4 The scale of the orthophoto map is … times larger than the scale of the

topographical map.

A

B C D

5 10 20 40

A

1.5 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is … metres. A

B C D

5 10 20 50

A



1.6 Contour lines, trigonometrical stations, spot heights and benchmarks

represent …

A

B C D

lines joining places of equal height. places of similar vegetation. altitude (height above sea-level). lines joining places of equal temperature.

C

1.7 The road on the topographical map that links Humansdorp with Jeffrey's Bay

is the …

A

B C D

R102. R330. N2. N12.

C

1.8 The exact height of T in block A5 on the topographical map is … metres. A

B C D

20 200 2 000 20 000

B

1.9 The human-made feature found at W in block A7 on the topographical map

is a …

A

B C D

dam wall bridge. railway. waterfall.

A

1.10 The feature found at 1 on the orthophoto map is a/an … A

B C D

cemetery. small dam. excavation. orchard.

B

1.11 The physical/natural feature found at X in block F4/5 on the topographical

map is a ...

A

B C D

dam. waterfall. marsh and vlei. river island.

C



1.12 The main method used to transport water to the agricultural land in block F3

on the topographical map is by means of …

A

B C D

wind pumps. pipelines. canals. furrows.

D

1.13 The feature marked 3-4 on the orthophoto map is a ... A

B C D

spur. valley. saddle. ridge.

B

1.14 The feature labelled 10 on the orthophoto map is a/an … A

B C D

house. industry. school. church.

B

1.15 The slope marked 5-6 on the orthophoto map is … A

B C D

concave. convex. terraced. even.

A

(15 x 1) [15] QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS 2.1

Calculate the straight-line distance along the N2 between benchmark 209 (A3/4) and the Plettenberg Bay exit point (A1) in kilometres. Distance = 8,6 cm 3 x 0,5 km 3 (Range: 8,4 cm to 8,8 cm) = 4,3 km 3

(3)



2.2

Give the following: 2.2.1 The compass direction between spot height 25 in block H6 and

trigonometrical station 124 in block H6/7 on the topographical map Southwest 3

(1)

2.2.2 The true bearing between spot height 25 in block H6 and

trigonometrical station 124 in block H6/7 on the topographical map 40° (38° to 42°) 3

(1)

2.3

Which ONE, compass direction or true bearing, is a more accurate way of indicating direction? Give ONE reason for your answer. Answer: True bearing 3 Reason: Gives exact location in degrees 3

(2)

2.4

With the aid of a simple diagram, explain how the map 3424BB HUMANSDORP was named. 34°S 24°E 25°E

34 refers to latitudinal position 3 24 refers to longitudinal position 3 First B refers to big block B 3 Second B refers to small block B in big block B 3 Humansdorp is the largest settlement on the topographic map 3

(8)

35°S

A A

A A

B

B B

B

C

C

C D D

D

D

A

D

B

C C

33 for grid

3 for position of map



2.5 Give the exact coordinates of spot height 77 in block E2.

34°04'11″S 33 24°46'15″E 33

(4)

2.6 By how much must the 3424BB HUMANSDORP topographical map be

enlarged to be the same size as reality? 50 000 times 3

(1) [20]

QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION 3.1 You are a first-time hiker who is not very fit. You can choose to hike from

point 4 to point 3 or from point 6 to point 5. 3.1.1 Which ONE will you choose? 4 to 3 33 (1 x 2) 3.1.2 Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 3.1.1. Steepness of slope more or less the same throughout 4 to 3 333 Slope steeper at 5 than starting point at 6 333 [Any ONE] (1 x 3)

(2) (3)

3.2 Distinguish between the Krom River in block G2 and the Kamste River in

block E6 by indicating which one is perennial/permanent and which one is non-perennial/periodic. Krom River is perennial/permanent 3 Kamste River is non-perennial/periodic 3 (1 x 2)

(2)

3.3 Indicate the flow direction of the Seekoei River running through Broadlands in

block D2 and give a reason for your answer. Direction: East Reason: The dam wall is to the east of the river 33 OR The height of the land decreases to the east 33 [Any ONE] (2 x 2)

(4)

3.4 Give ONE piece of evidence from the topographical map to show that nature

conservation is a priority in the mapped area. The area has a lot of woodlands 33 Many rows of trees 33 [Any ONE] (1 x 2)

(2)



3.5 No rivers flow through block B8. Name ONE method that farmers have

introduced to obtain water in the area. They use a water reservoir 33 Underground water from wind pump33 [Any ONE] (1 x 2)

(2)

3.6

Many people visit Jeffrey's Bay during the summer holiday. The huge number of visitors may lead to pollution of the ocean. Name ONE source of pollution by the visitors and ONE effect it will have on the ocean environment. Source: Litter e.g. plastics and bottles 33 Effects: Spoil the environment 33 Plastics trap seabirds and animals 33 If plastic is swallowed by the seabirds and ocean animals, it blocks their digestive systems and they starve to death 33 Plastics do not break down easily 33 [Any ONE effect] (2 x 2)

(4)

3.7 The Seekoei River can overflow its blanks during heavy rains. Give TWO

negative effects that may be experienced in the area adjacent to the river as it flows to the ocean. Destruction of houses 33 Damage to infrastructure such as roads, bridges and electricity supplies 33 Outbreak of water-borne diseases 33 Loss of life 33 Destruction of the ecosystem 33 Destruction of animals' habitats 33 The nature reserve might be destroyed 33 High costs to rebuild the infrastructure 33 [Any TWO – Accept other reasonable answers] (2 x 2)

(4)

3.8 Imagine you are a tourist information officer. You must compile a tourist

brochure for Humansdorp and the surrounding areas. Name ONE important attraction which you will include in the brochure. Jeffrey's Bay 33 Caravan park 33 Sea Lion Point/Seekoeipunt 33 Claptons Beach 33 Paradise Beach 33 Foulkes Point 33 Water activities at dams 33 Krom River Holiday Resort 33 Marina Martinique 33 [Any ONE] (1 x 2)

(2) [25]



QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYTEMS 4.1 4.2

Write the acronym GIS in full. Geographic Information Systems 3 (1 x 1) Name any ONE component of a GIS. Hardware 33 Software 33 User 33 Data 33 Processes 33 [Any ONE] (1 x 2)

(1) (2)

4.3 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a statement in COLUMN A.

Write only the letter (A–E) next to the number (1–4) below.

COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. The science of acquiring information

about the earth's surface without actually being in contact with it

2. A real world phenomenon of which the location and/or shape can be described in terms of a spatial reference system

3. Data described in terms of location or grid reference

4. The type of symbol cartographers use to describe roads, rivers and railways

A spatial data B points C lines D spatial objects E remote sensing

1 E 3 2 D 3 3 A 3 4 C 3 (4 x 1)

(4)


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4.4 Spatial data can be managed as points, lines or polygons. Name ONE line

feature in block A3. N2 33 Fence 33 Hiking trail 33 [Any ONE] (1 x 2)

(2)

4.5 Name ONE attribute of the N2 running from west (block A1) to east

(block A10) across the topographic map.

Has a tarred surface 33 Has many lanes 33 [Any ONE] (1 x 2)

(2)

4.6 Why was GIS developed?

For collecting, 33 analysing, 33 managing, 33 modelling 33 and presenting 33 geographic data 33 [Any TWO] (2 x 2)

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