Geography Paper 2 (English)

November 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — Geography

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1.1.1he relative location of one place in relation to another place is referred to as ite

1.1.2The economic sector and economic function that dominate in rural settlements can be described as primary and unifunctional.

1.1.3The type of settlement illustrated below linear settlement dry point settlement

1.1.4Settlements along the coast gen shape. ircular ross

1.1.5The land use model below can be identified as multiple nuclei [Source: Examiner's own ketch

1.1.6The he number of people required for a business to make a profit. hreshold population

1.1.7The urban area below is shaped. [Source: Examiner's own sketch] stellar linear

1.1.8rbanis ation decreasing number of people that live in rural areas

1.2Select ONE term /concept for each of the following descriptions on the classification of settlements . Write only the term /concept

1.2.1settlement that is the smallest in a hierarchy

1.2.2settlement that is a continuous urban a rea made up of towns and cities

1.2.3A settlement t hat consists of a loose grouping of a few farmsteads

1.2.4settlement that consists of a major city with satellite towns

1.2.5settlement that offers large ariety of services and specialis ed functions

1.2.6small urban settlement that provides urban function s to the surrounding rural area

1.2.7settlement consisting of many conurbations (7 x 1\ (7\ Geography/P2 DBE/November 2021 NSC Copyright reserved

1.3.1 State an environmental factor that results in the movement of people from to

1.3How does rural urban migration give rise to rural depopulation? (1 x 2\ (2\

1.3What is the negative economic impact of rural urban migrati on on

1.3In a paragraph of appro ximately EIGHT lines explain why rural migrants experience difficulty in finding employment in area

1.5Refer to the info graphic on informal settlements [Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=infographic+shack+dwellers&tbm=isch&ved

1.5.4 How does the building material of informal settl ements increase vulnerability ( more at risk

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2.1The photographs below show TWO types of farming. Match the descriptions in QUESTIONS 2.1.1 to 2.1.7 with photographs or . Write only the letter

2.1.7Farming that produces a low yield per hectare Farming that focuses on food security in local communities Farming that is capital intensive and uses advanced technology Farming associated with monoculture

2.2.1 to 2.2 .8\the ANSWER BOOK, e.g.

2.2.9 D.

2.2.1 he GDP goods and services produced within a country in one year

2.2.2 The concept used to refer to products sold within South Africa. xport market mport market

2.2.3 there is a lack of food that gives rise to starvation. there is access to sufficient nutritious food. farmers experience drought and crop diseases.

2.2.4 is a physical factor that affects food security in South Africa. Research Trade HIV/Ai

2.2.5 TWO types of industries associated with bulk transport: (i\ biquitous (ii\ eavy

2.2.6 TWO types of industries generally associated wit h lower levels of air pollution: (i\ biquitous (ii\

2.2.7 is an example of a tertiary activity. Mining Motor vehicle assembly Transport

2.2.8 refer to the difference in va lue between imports and exports. Trade agreement

2.3.3How does the location of the coal mines in Mpumalanga increase the export costs of coal? (1 x 2\ (2\ Geography/P2 13 DBE/November 2021 NSC

2.3.4 Despite Mpumalanga having rich c oal reserves the coal industry face a bleak future. Quote

2.3.5Explain how the decrease in the mining of coal will have a negative economic impac t on Mpumalanga. (3 x 2\ (6\

2.4Refer to the infographic on the South western Cape core industrial region and the West C oast Spatial Development Initiative (SDI\ South

2.4.3The South western Cape core industrial region is dominated by light industries. (a\ (b\ Why does the South

2.5Refer to the extract based on the informal sector INFORMAL SECTOR IN D IRE SITUATION, YET CONTR IBUTES BILLIONS TO ECONOMY

2.5.1Define the concept informal sector (1 x 2\ (2\

2.5.2Give an example of an informal act ivity in the extract. (1 x 1\ (1\

2.5.3hy is the informal settlement considered part of a shadow economy? Quote from the extract (2 x 2\

2.5.4In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines suggest sustainable strategies that government and businesses could implement in order to strengthen the informal sector. (4 x 2\ (8\

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3.1.1The town closest to Ermelo by Breyton. Camden. Chrissie meer.

3.1.2he rough cross section between spot height 1738 and the (1 x 1\ (1\

3.1.3Give a reason for the intervisibility between spot height 1738 and the windpump. (1 x 2 (2\

3.1.4What is th e difference in height between spot height 1738 and the wind pump? (1 x 1\ (1\

3.1.5Calculate the distance between the spot height 1738 and the windpump in metres. Formula: Actual Distance

3.1.6Use the answers to QUESTION

3.14 and 3.1.5 to calculate the average gradient between spot height 1738 and the windpump.

3.1.7Determine the feature that is located at the following grid reference: 25 (1 x 1\

3.2MAP INTERPRETATION Refe r to the sew er age w orks

3.2.1he sew er age w orks are

3.2.2Wesselton is a res idential area located near the sew er age w orks. Why does the location of the

3.2.3Identify street patterns (plans\ and (2 x 1\ (2

3.2.4Why is street pattern (plan\ no longer popular in new developments? (1 x 2 (2

3.2.5The main economic activity at in block E5 on the orthophoto map is (secondary/tertiary\ (1 x 1\

3.2.6Explain why area was suitable for the development of the economic activity

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3.2.7How has the open cast mine in block D1 and E1 on the topographic map created an environmental injustice?

3.3GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS\ Refer to the spatial objects in block D1 and E1 on the topographic map.

3.3.1natural line feature (1 x 1\ (1\

3.3.2human made polygon feature (1 x 1\ (1 Refer to the image

3.3.3Define the concept remote sensing (1 x 2\ (2\

3.3.4Give ON E visible attribute of the open cast mine by referring to block D1 and

3.3.5Explain how this image of the open cast min would be more effective to

Topics Identified

GeomorphologyClimatologySettlementEconomic GeographyMapworkPopulation

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections60 + 60 + 30 = 150 marks

Key Information

Contact Number0200424104

Websitewww.sspcr.eurac.edu · www.google.com

Paper information

SubjectGeography

Year2021

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages18

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago5y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodNovember 2021

Days since exam1,814

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