Geography English P1

November 2012 — Grade 12 / Matric — Geography

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1.1The main agricultural activity around Harrismith is crop farming fruit farming cattle farming chicken farming

1.2e recreational feature marked on the orthophoto map is a park. nature reserve. golf course. plantation

1.3

1.4Which town is approximately 60 km from Harrismith Van Reenen Warden Witsieshoek Kestell

1.5The Sterkfontein is to the of the town of Harrismith. south west south east south

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1.8The land use zone numbered on the orthophoto map is recreational area. rural urban fringe. residential area. plantation.

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1.10The feature label on the topographical map is (a\ perennial water. perennial water mars h and vlei. perennial river.

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2.1Harrismith holds an annual marathon that involves contestants running via Platberg. Study both the photograph of Platberg below and the area covered

2.1.2Identify the shape of the slope that the contestants will be running between points (block A/B10 \ on the topographical map. xplain your answer

2.1.3Calculate the average gradient of the s lope between spot height 1797 and spot height 2263 in block A10 on the topographical map. Show ALL calculations.

2.1.4Comment on the level of difficulty of this slope for a contestant ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (1 x 1\ (1\

2.1.5Explain why a zig zag foot path (blo A11 \ has been cut over Platberg. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

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3.1The Sterkfontein Dam forms an important part of the Tugela Vaal Scheme. Refer to the diagram below ( FIGURE 3.1 \ as well as the dam on the topographical map to answer the questions that follow. FIGURE 3.1

3.1.1Describe the difference in position of the Sterkfontein Dam in relation to the Spioenkop, Driel, Woodstock and Killburn Dams. ______________________________________________________ ________ ______________________________________________

3.1.2The Sterkfo ntein Dam has an ideal location for the storage of water. Give O NE reason to support this statement. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

3.1.3Name TWO ways in which the re sidents of Harrismith and its surrounding area can benefit from the Sterkfontein Dam. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

3.3Identify the drainage pattern in blocks E/F3 and and give evidence from the map to support your answer. ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

3.4Refer to Nuwejaarspruit in block G2 on the topographical map.

3.4.1Is this a perennial or non perennial river? ___________________________________________ ___________ (1 x 2\ (2\

3.4.2Nuwejaarspruit is in its middle course, changing to the lower course. Give TWO pieces of evidence from the map to support this statement. ______________________________________________________ ___________________________

3.5Harrismith is a very old town that developed in the colonial era. Support this statement with ONE piece of evidence from the map. ______________________ ________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

3.6Refer to the dominant primary activity practiced in blocks and

3.6.1Identify the dominant primary activity referred to above. ______________________________________________________ (1 x 2\ (2\ 12

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3.7Refer to the N3.

3.7.1Why does the N3 NOT pass through Harrismith? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ________ x 2\

3.7.2What is the disadvantage for businesses of the N3 not passing through Harrismith? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (1 x 2\ (2\

3.8Refer to Wil gerpark on the orthophoto map.

3.8.1Wilgerpark developed much later than the original town of Harrismith. Give ONE reason from the orthophoto map to support this statement. ______________________________________________________ ____________________

3.8.2Wilgerpark is a high income residential area. Give ONE piece of evidence from the topographical map to support your answer. ______________________________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________

3.8.3Give ONE disadvantage of the location of Wilgerpark. ______________________________________________________ (1 x 2\ (2\ [40] 1240

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4.1Study the map below ( FIGURE 4.1 which shows the path of the tornado that tore through Harrismith a few years ago. Many data layers were used to draw this map. [Source: Goliger en Van Wyk] FIGURE 4.1

4.1.1Define the term data layering (overlaying\ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (1 x 2\ (2\

4.1.2Name TWO data layers visible on the map ( FIGURE 4. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (2 x 2\ (4\

4.1.3GIS is useful in disaster management. Explain how it would have assisted the local authorities with planning after the tornado struck. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

4.2Study the photo FIGURE 4.2 of the N3 that bypasses Harrismith and connects Durban and Johannesburg. [Source: Google] FIGURE 4.2

4.2.1Differentiate between atial data and attribute data ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

4.2.2What type of spatial object (point, line or polygon\ is the road? ______________________________________________________ (1 x 2\ (2\

4.2.3Give ONE attribute that can be captured for the N3. _____________________________________ _________________ (1 x 2\ (2\

4.3If a vehicle with a global positioning system (GPS\ approaches Harrismith, how can the GPS assist the driver to find the hospital numbered on the orthophoto map? ____________________________________________________

Topics Identified

GeomorphologySettlementMapwork

Mark Allocation

Total2012 marks

Sections20 + 40 + 20 = 80 marks

Paper information

SubjectGeography

Year2012

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages12

Downloads10

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago14y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayMonday

Exam periodNovember 2012

Days since exam5,100

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