NAME OF DISTRICT

GRADE 10

ECONOMICS
CONTROLLED TEST 2

14 SEPTEMBER 2023

MARKS: 100

TIME: 1H 30 minutes

This question paper consists of 9 pages.

Economics Grade 10 Controlled Test 2 14 September 2023

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer THREE questions as follows:

SECTION A: COMPULSORY
SECTION B: Answer ONE of the TWO questions.
SECTION C: Answer ONE of the TWO questions.

2. Answer the questions in full sentences and the format, content and the
context of your responses must comply with the cognitive requirements
of the questions.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used

in this question paper.

4. Write the question number above each answer.

5. Read ALL the questions carefully.

6. Start EACH question on a NEW page.

7. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.

8. Use only black or blue ink.

9. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.

10. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)

QUESTION 1

1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following

questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) next
to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example
1.1.6 C.

1.1.1 In early societies every household aimed at producing all the goods
and services that they needed for their up keep, this was called…

A opportunity cost
B alternatives
C choices
D self-sufficiency
(2)
1.1.2 An essential element for barter trade is …

A money
B wants
C surpluses
D shortages (2)

1.1.3 Formal meetings between union representatives and employers is

…
A collective bargaining
B bargaining council
C workplace forums
D CCMA (2)

1.1.4 The difference between birth and the death rates is …

A population rate
B fertility rate
C mortality rate
D natural growth rate (2)

1.1.5 The quality of labour depends on …

A death rate
B birth rate
C education
D employment (2)
(5X2) (10)

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1.2 Choose a description in COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A–G) next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.6) in the
ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.2.2 A

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1.2.1 Majorification A when human labour is replaced with

machinery

1.2.2 Life expectancy B mechanism bringing together buyers and

sellers

1.2.3 Population C the number of years a person can be

pyramid expected to live for, based on the current
demographics

1.2.4 Mass production D shows the population’s age composition.

1.2.5 Market E manufacturing of large quantities of

standardized products

1.2.6 Mechanisation F bringing democracy into the workplace

G using money to buy goods and services.
(6 x 1) (6)

1.3 Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term
next to the question number(1.3.1-1.3.4)in the ANSWER BOOK

1.3.1 A population with different racial groups, cultures, religions and

languages

1.3.2 A method of trading whereby a commodity is exchanged for

another commodity of the same value.

1.3.3 Citizens leaving the country to become citizens of another country

1.3.4 The improvement in the standard of living of the people

(4x1) (4)

TOTAL SECTION A: 20

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SECTION B
Answer ONE of the two questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK.

QUESTION 2: GROWTH, DEVELPOMENT &GLOBALISATION ; LABOUR RELATIONS

40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES

2.1 Answer the following short questions

2.1.1 Name any TWO labour unions found in South Africa (2)

2.1.2 How can an increased income lead to the development of industries? (2)

2.2 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow

Source: adapted from Wall Street Mojo

2.2.1 Identify the economic system shown above (1)

2.2.2 Name any other economic system. (1)

2.2.3 Briefly describe the term economic system (2)

2.2.4 Explain the role of government in trade (2)

2.2.5 How does the government finance infrastructure in an economy? (4)

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2.3 Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.

2.3.1 Identify the market wage from the graph above (1)

2.3.2 What will be the labour surplus at a wage of R600? (1)

2.3.3 Briefly describe the term labour market (2)

2.3.4 Explain the effect of an increase in population on the supply curve (2)
2.3.5 How will an increase in employment affect the economy? (4)

2.4 Discuss the functions of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration. (8)

2.5 Why should the nation be encouraged to save? (8)

(40)

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QUESTION 3: POPULATION & LABOUR FORCE; LABOUR RELATIONS
40 MARKS – 30 MINUTES

3.1 Answer the following short questions

3.1.1 Name TWO courts of law provided by the Labour Relations Acts (2)

3.1.2 How can migration affect population growth? (2)

3.2 Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow
The official unemployment rate was 32,9% in the first quarter of 2023.
The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) indicate that the number of
employed persons between the ages 15 - 64 increased by to 16,2 million in the first
quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
The number of unemployed persons increased to 7,9 million during the same quarter.
Additionally, the number of people who were not economically active for reasons other
than discouragement decreased to 13,2 million.
Source:adapted from trading economics

3.2.1 Identify the age range that represents the economically active population from (1)
the information above

3.2.2 Name the institution that publishes employment figures in South Africa (1)

3.2.3 Briefly describe the term unemployment (2)

3.2.4 Explain social problems caused by unemployment (2)

3.2.5 Suppose there are 38,1 million people of working age (15–64) in the country (4)
and of this number, 6,1 million are unemployed
Use the information above to calculate unemployment rate. Show all
calculations

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3.3 Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

Source: adapted from Google images

3.3.1 Identify the percentage increase demanded by the workers in the image (1)
above

3.3.2 Name an act that regulates organisational rights of trade unions and (1)
employers

3.3.3 Briefly describe the term strike (2)

3.3.4 Explain arbitration in dispute resolution (2)
3.3.5 Examine the purpose of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (4)

3.4 Discuss age composition and geographic distribution in terms of SAs labour force. (8)

3.5 Examine the impact of HIV/AIDS on labour force. (8)

TOTAL SECTION B (40)

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SECTION C
Answer one question from this section

STRUCTURE OF ESSAY MARKS

Introduction Max. 2
The introduction is a lower order response:
• A good starting point would be to define a concept or key word that
appears in the question.
• Do not include any part of the question in your introduction.
• Do not repeat any part of the introduction in the body.
• Avoid saying in the introduction what you are going to discuss in the
body.

Body Max. 26
Main part: Discuss in detail/In-depth discussion/ Examine /Critically
discuss/Analyse/Compare/ Evaluate/Distinguish/ Differentiate/
Explain/Assess/Debate
Additional part: Give own opinion/Critically discuss/Evaluate/ Critically Max. 10
evaluate/Draw a graph and explain/Use the graph given and explain/Complete
the given graph/Calculate/Deduce/Compare/ Explain/ Distinguish/Interpret/Briefly
debate/How?/Suggest

Conclusion Max. 2
Any relevant higher order conclusion that should include:
• A brief summary of what has been discussed / analysed without
repeating facts already mentioned in the body;
• An opinion or value judgment on the facts discussed;
• Additional support information to strengthen the discussion / analysis;
• A contradictory viewpoint with motivation, if so required; and
• Recommendations.

TOTAL 40
QUESTION 4: ECONOMIC GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT & GLOBALISATION

• Discuss in detail industrial development. (26)

• What are the effects of globalisation on the economy? (10)

QUESTION 5: POPULATION & LABOUR FORCE

• Discuss in detail the South African population size (26)

• How can the government control population growth? (10)

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