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1.1Answer the following questions based on the weather station model below

1.1.7Write down the air temperature at the weather station. From which direction is the wind blowing? What is the wind speed in knots Does the cloud cover indicate

1.2Study the drainage pattern in FIGURE 1.2 . Indicate to which drainage pattern each of the following descriptions refers. Write only the answer next to the question number (1.2.1

1.2.8\ in the ANSWER BOOK. You may use the same answer more than once.

1.2.8

1.3Study the information and satellite image on t ropical yclone Haruna in FIGURE 1.3 and answer the questions that follow.

1.3.1Name the centre of the tropical cyclone labelled on the satellite image. (1 x 1\ (1\

1.3.2State the direction in which the clouds are turning /rotating around the centre of the tropical cyclone. (1 x 1\ (1\

1.3.3What was the lifespan (time of existence\ of ropical yclone Haruna? (1 x 1\ (1\

1.3.4How many tropical cyclones, including Haruna, have Mozambique already experienced for the season? (1 x 2\ (2\

1.3.5Give ONE reason why t ropical yclone Haruna weakened when it moved over Madagascar. (1 x 2\ (2\

1.3.6Evaluate why the impact of tropical cyclone is more severe in a country like Mozambique than in developed countries. (4 x 2\ (8\

1.4Study F IGURE 1.4 which shows the micro climate of a city.

1.4.1Which areas in the city experience the highest and lowest temperatures respectively? (2 x 1\ (2\

1.4.2Define the term urban heat island. (1 x 1\ (1\

1.4.3State ONE difference between an urban heat island and a pollution dome. (1 x 2\ (2\

1.4.4Give ONE reason why a pollution dome forms. (1 x 2\ (2\

1.4.5Discuss TWO factors, evident in FIGURE 1.4, that cause cities to record higher temperatures than the surrounding rural area. (2 x 2\ (4\

1.4.6If you were an urba n planner, describe how you would sustainably decrease the impact of urban heat islands. (2 x 2\ (4\

1.5FIGURE 1.5 is a sketch of a river system.

1.5.1Name the high ridge labelled (1 x 1\ (1\

1.5.2What purpose does the high ridge \ serve? (1 x 2\

1.5.3Explain TWO natural factors that could influence the stream flow of the river system. (2 x 2\ (4\

1.5.4Explain the formation of the delta at in FIGURE 1.5. (2 x 2\ (4\

1.5.5State TWO advantages of farming in area (2 x 2\ (4\

1.6Read the case study on the Umgeni River in FIGURE 1.6.

1.6.1Name the human activity that is polluting the Umgeni River. (1 x 1\ (1\

1.6.2What evidence suggests that the Umgeni River is dirty? (1 x 2\ (2\

1.6.3State the negative impact of the dirty water on the quality of life of people living in the area. (2 x 2\ (4\

1.6.4Suggest strategies that could be put in place to reduce the negative impact of humans on the Umgeni River. (4 x 2\ (8\ [75] QUESTION75

2.1Refer to FIGURE 2.1 showing two pressure cells in the Southern H emisphere. Indicate whether the descriptions below refer to pressure cell or . Write only the answer next to the question number (2.1.1

2.1.8\ in the ANSWER BOOK. You may use the same answer more than once.

2.1.8An example of a high pressure cell Air co nverges into the pressure cell This pressure cell dominates the l and in winter over South Africa Air diverges from this cell Associated with clear skies and

2.2Refer to FIGURE 2.2 showing fluvial landforms and answer the questions that follow.

2.2.1Name the outer bank of the river labelled (1 x 1\ (1\

2.2.2Does the inner bank ( \ of a river experience more EROSION or more DEPOSITION (1 x 1\ (1\

2.2.3Name the fluvial feature labelled (1 x 1\ (1\

2.2.4What is feature called after it dries up? (1 x 1\ (1\

2.2.5Name the stream channel pattern labelled (1 x 1\ (1\

2.2.6feature form ed by EROSION or DEPOSITION (1 x 1\ (1\

2.2.7Is feature generally found in the UPPER or LOWER course of a river? (1 x 1\ (1\

2.3Study the synoptic weather map in FIGURE 2.3 and answer the questions that follow

2.3.1Identify the THREE pressure systems labelled and respectively. (3 x 1\ (3\

2.3.2Explain why high pressure cell limits rainfall over the interior of the country during winter months. (2 x 2\ (4\

2.3.3What evidence on the synoptic weather map suggests that high pressure cell is ridging? (1 x 2\ (2\

2.3.4Evaluate the negative impact of the cyclone labelled on the economy of South Africa. (4 x 2\ (8\

2.4FIGURE 2.4 is based on valley climates.

2.4.1Name the wind label led (1 x 1\ (1\

2.4.2Explain why wind occurs at night. (2 x 2\ (4\

2.4.3A temperature inversion has formed at . With reference to FIGURE 2.4, assess the impact that this is likely to have on the health of people living in the valley. (2 x 2\ (4\

2.4.4Give TWO reasons why area is not suitable for the planting of all types of crops. (2 x 2\ (4\

2.5FIGURE 2.5 illustrates two drainage basins.

2.5.1Define the term drainage basin. (1 x 1\ (1\

2.5.2Define the term drainage density. (1 x 1\ (1\

2.5.3Which drainage basin, or , has a greater drainage density? (1 x 2\ (2\

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2.5.5Discuss TWO factors that could result in a drainage basin having a high drainage density. (2 x 2\ (4\

2.5.6Explain the impact of urban development at points the drainage density of drainage basin (2 x 2\ (4\

2.6FIGURE 2.6 illustrates river capture.

2.6.1Is river or river the captor stream? (1 x 1\ (1\

2.6.2Name the features of river capture that developed at points x 1\

2.6.3Give TWO possible reasons why the tributary of river eroded through the watershed. (2 x 2\ (4\

2.6.4Write a short paragraph in which you explain the impact of river capture on the sustainability of the river as an ecosystem. (4 x 2\ (8\ [75]75

3.1Refer to settlements to in FIGURE 3.1. Indicate to which settlement each of the following descriptions refers . Write only the letter (A E\ next to the question number (3.1.1

3.1.7\ in the ANSWER BOOK. You may use the same answer more than once.

3.1.7Settlements locate close to a source o f water because water is scarce Farmsteads that are dispersed/isolated Farmst eads that follow a linear shape

3.2Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A I\ next to the question number (3.2.1

3.2.8\ in the ANSWER BOOK. You may use each answer only ONCE. COLUMN A COLUMN B

3.2.8Goods sold within South Africa s borders The extraction of raw materials from nature Linked to innovation, research and development Exchange of goods and services Goods sold outside South Africa

3.3FIGURE 3.3 shows a simple urban land use model.

3.3.1Which urban land use model does FIGURE 3.3 show? (1 x 1\ (1\

3.3.2Identify the land use zone at (1 x 1\ (1\

3.3.3Discuss TWO factors that would have influenced the location of land use zone (2 x 2\ (4\

3.3.4Describe the location of the rural urban fringe. (1 x 2\ (2\

3.3.5Although the inner city area is dilapidated (buildings are in a poor state\, it still has very high property values. Explain why the dilapidation does not impact on property values. (4 x 2\ (8\

3.4Refer to the case study in FIGURE 3.4 based on urbanisation in South Africa.

3.4.1Define the term urbanisation. (1 x 1\ (1\

3.4.2What proportion of South Africans live in urban areas in 2011 (1 x 1\ (1\

3.4.3Give TWO possible reasons for the high growth rate in urbanisation in South Africa as mentioned in the case study. (2 x 2\ (4\

3.4.4What is the term used to describe the decreasing number of people left in rural areas? (1 x 2\ (2\

3.4.5Briefly discuss the negative aspects of urbanisation for cities in South Africa. (3 x 2\ (6\

3.5Refer to FIGURE 3.5 showing the contribution of economic activities to the GDP.

3.5.1Which economic activity contributed the highest percentage to the GDP? (1 x 1\ (1\

3.5.2What was the percentage contribution of the activity mentioned in

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3.5.3Discuss any TWO natural factors that limit agricultural development in South Africa. (2 x 2\ (4\

3.5.4Discuss the importance of agriculture for economic development South Africa. (2 x 2\ (4\

3.5.5Incorrect farming methods have a negative impact on food security in South Africa. Explain this statement. (2 x 2\ (4\ 10

3.6Read the extract on the Maputo Development Corridor in FIGURE 3.6 and answer the questions that follow

3.6.1What does the abbreviation SDI stand for? (1 x 1\ (1\

3.6.2Name ONE development project associated with the Maputo Development Corridor. (1 x 1\ (1\

3.6.3How does the Maputo Development Corridor contribute to the economy of South Africa? (1 x 2\ (2\

3.6.4The establishment of the Maputo Development Corridor will address the problem of industrial centralisation in Gauteng. Explain this statement. (2 x 2\ (4\

3.6.5Outline the economic advantages for communities living along the Maputo Development Corridor. (4 x 2\ (8\ [75] QUESTION75

4.1Refer to the settlement hierarchy in FIGURE 4.1 that shows the classification of different types of settlements. Choose the correct answer from those given in brackets in the statements below. Write only the answer next to the

4.1.8\ in the ANSWER BOOK.

4.1.8The isolated farmhouse is a single/multiple\ building (s\ The number of settlements (increases/decreases\ as you move the settlement hierarchy from the isolated farmstead to the conurbation. The size of the population (increases/decreases\ as you move

4.2Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (4.2.1

4.2.7\ in the ANSWER BOOK.

4.2.1Which ONE of the following economic activities is associated with the tertiary sector? Mining Forestry Retail Agriculture

4.2.2

4.2.3

4.2.4

4.2.5The sector of the economy that is not regulated and registered for taxes is the ... sector. formal tertiary informal primary

4.2.6

4.2.7

4.3Refer to FIGURE 4.3 which shows an informal settlement.

4.3.1Informal settlements are known by different names throughout the world. Give an example of ONE such a name. (1 x 1\ (1\

4.3.2State the trend in the development of informal settlements. (1 x 1\ (1\

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4.3.4Excluding the trend

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4.4Read the article on a social justice issue in FIGURE 4.4.

4.4.1Explain what is meant by the term social justice (1 x 1\ (1\

4.4.2Name the social justice issue that the story captures. (1 x 1\ (1\

4.4.3Why is the word emphasis ed in the article? (1 x 2\ (2\

4.4.4Name the law that secures the rights of people who live under insecure conditions on land owned by others. (1 x 2\ (2\

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4.4.6Discuss any TWO problems that the government experienc with land reform. (2 x 2\ (4\ 13

4.5Refer to FIGURE 4.5 on informal trade.

4.5.1When is trade considered to be informal? (1 x 1\ (1\

4.5.2Give ONE point of evidence from FIGURE 4.5 that it represents informal trade. (1 x 1\ (1\

4.5.3State TWO negative conditions that informal traders have to cope with on a daily basis. (2 x 2\ (4\

4.5.4With reference to FIGURE 4.5, describe how local authorities can improve the working space of informal traders. x 2\ (4\

4.5.5Name ONE negative implication of the informal sector for the South African economy. (1 x 2\ (2\

4.5.6Despite the negative implication named

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4.6Refer to FIGURE 4.6, a map showing the Gauteng (PWV\ Industrial Region.

4.6.1Refer to insert and select the letter ( \ that represents the Gauteng (PWV\ Industrial Region. (1 x 1\ (1\

4.6.2Name the main primary activity that stimulated the growth of Gauteng (PWV\ as the major industrial region in South Africa. (1 x 1\ (1\

4.6.3Discuss THREE problems that developed as a result of an over concentration of industries in the Gauteng (PWV\ Industrial Region. (2 x 2\ (4\

4.6.4Despite the problems associated with industrial development in the Gauteng (PWV\ Industrial Region, industrial development in this region is important for economic development in South Africa as a whole. Discuss this statement.

Topics Identified

GeomorphologyClimatologySettlementEconomic GeographyMapworkPopulation

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Total75 marks

Sections75 + 75 + 75 + 75 = 300 marks

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