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TYPE OF TASK: MAPWORK TASK (2024)

SUBJECT : GEOGRAPHY

GRADE : 11

TERM : ONE

EXAMINER : GAUTENG NORTH

MODERATOR : TSHWANE SOUTH

TIME : 1½ hour

TOTAL : 60

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION : 04 MARCH 2024

TERM WEIGHTING : 25%

SBA WEIGHTING : 20%

This task consist of 11 pages

NAME AND SURNAME OF LEARNER: _______________________

SCHOOL NAME: ___________________________________

CLASS: _____________
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RESOURCE MATERIAL

1. An extract from the topographic map 3126DD QUEENSTOWN

2. Orthophoto map 3126DD 1 NOOITGEDACHT

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your NAME and SURNAME on the top of your answer sheet.

2. Answer ALL the questions on the paper provided to you.

3. You are provided with a 1: 50 000 topographic map (3126DD QUEENSTOWN)

and an orthophoto map (3126DD 1) of a part of the mapped area.

4. You must hand over the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the
supervisor / teacher at the end of this examination session.

5. Show ALL calculations and formulas, where applicable. Marks will be awarded
for this.

6. Indicate the correct unit of measure in the final answer of all calculations. No
marks will be awarded for answers with no / incorrect units.

7. You may use a non-programmable calculator and magnifying glass.

8. The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area
covered by the orthophoto map.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON QUEENSTOWN

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The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the topographical
map:

ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Diggings Uitgrawings
River Rivier
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE AND CALCULATIONS

1.1 The questions below are based on the 1: 50 000 topographic map 3126DD Queenstown 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 correct answer and write only the
letter (A – D) in the block next to each question.

1.1.1 Queenstown is situated in … province

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A. Gauteng
B. Mpumalanga
C. Eastern Cape
D. North-west

1.1.2 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is... and on the topographical map
is…

i. 10m
ii. 20m
iii. 30m
iv. 40m

A A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. i and iv
D. iii and iv

1.1.3 The size of the orthophoto map is different from the size on the topographic
map because the scale of the orthophoto map is …

A A. 5 times larger
B. 5 times smaller
C. 20 times larger
D. 20 time smaller

1.1.4 …….. aerial photos are used to create the orthophoto map.

B A. Horizontal
B. Vertical
C. Satellite
D. Oblique

1.1.5 The co-ordinates of the spot height 1493 in block C4 is …

D A. 26⁰47’ 23”S; 31⁰48’41”E

B. 26⁰48’23”E; 31⁰47’ 41”S
C. 27⁰48’23”E; 33⁰47’ 41”S
D. 31⁰47’ 41”S; 26⁰48’23”E

1.1.6 The number 11 on the Orthophoto map represents …

B A. Sport field
B. Dam
C. Cultivated land
D. Orchards

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1.1.7 The height of the Dam wall J in block A3 is…

A. 2.5km
B. 1400m
C. 1569m
D. 1485m

1.1.8 The type of slope represented from 6 to 7 on the orthophoto map is…

D
D

The alpha-numeric reference for the ruins at F on the topographical map is …

1.1.9
A. E4
B. D3
C. E3
D. E2

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1.1.1 The source of water available for farming in block E5 on the topographical
0 map is a ……..

C A. furrow.
B. canal.
C. river.
D. reservoir.

(10 x 1) [10]
TOTAL QUESTION 1: 10

QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS

2.1.1 Refer to the topographical map to determine the following:

The direction of the arrow pointing at the dam at J in block A3 from the arrow
pointing to the River at H in block B5

WNW or West North West (1 x 1) (1)

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2.1.2 Refer to the information on the topographical map.

Determine the current magnetic bearing of the dam at J in block A3 from the
River at H in block B5

Difference in years: 7 Years

Total annual change: 10’ Westwards

Magnetic declination: 26o25’

+ 70’
o
=27 35’ West of True North

True Bearing: 180o + 105o=285o

Magnetic bearing: 27o35’

+ 285o
312o 35’
(7 x 1) (7)
2.1.3 Why is it importance to calculating magnetic declination for the present year.

To calculate the position of true north

To orientate the map
True North changes
To get accurate direction
[Any ONE]
(1 x 2) (2)

2.1.4 (a) Calculate the difference in height between 6 and 7 on the orthophoto
map

1567-1420=147m

(1 x 1) (1)
(b) Calculate the distance in meters from 6 to 7 on the orthophoto map
= 9,6cm x 100
=960m
(2 x 1) (2)

(c) Calculate the average gradient from 6 to 7 on the orthophoto map

VI
HE

147
960

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=1:6.53

(2 x 1) (2)

TOTAL QUESTION 2 [15]

QUESTION 3: MAP AND PHOTO INTERPRETATION

3.1 Use the map reference on the topographic map and the orthophoto to locate the
following features and answer the following questions

3.1.1 (a) What time of the day will be the best to take an aerial photograph

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10:00 or 14:00

10:00

(1 x 1) (1)
(b) Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 3.1.1 a
There are no clouds
The sky is clear with no cloud cover
[Any One]

(1 x 2) (2)

3.1.2 Refer to the altitude as a factor that influences temperature in Queenstown

Explain the difference in temperature between trigonometrical station 270

in block B2 and the spot height 1257 in block E2

Temperature drops with altitude at the DALR of 1oC per 100m, This
means that the higher you go, the colder it becomes OR the lower
you go, the warmer it becomes

(1 x 2) (2)

3.1.3 (a) Name the river that stretches from block A1 to block E1

Lesseyton river
(1 x (1)
1)
(b) What is the general direction in which the river mentioned in
QUESTION 3.1.3 a is flowing.

South

(1 x 2) (2)
(c) State ONE advantage of the river named in question 3.1.3 a for
farmers in Queenstown

River provides water for irrigation

Water for livestock
Water daily domestic activities for the farmer
Increases crop yield
[Any One]
(1 x 2) (2)

3.1.3 Give evidence from the topographic map that Queenstown’s annual(yearly)
rainfall is low

Many dams
Non Perennial rivers
Dry pans

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[Any One]
(1 x 2) (2)
3.1.4 Suggest sustainable strategies that was implemented in the mapped area
to prepare for periods of droughts

There are reservoirs

There are many Dams
Wind pumps to extract ground water
[Any Two]

(2 x 2) (4)
3.1.5 Refer to the general information of Queenstown

(a) Describe the winter climate of Queenstown

Winters are short, cold, dry and windy

(1 x 2) (2)

(b) Give a climatological reason for the climate mentioned in QUESTION

3.1.5 (a)

Queenstown lie next to the Indian ocean which is influenced by

the warm Mozambique current.
The warmer currents brings about warm, wet conditions (almost
all year around) which result in shorter winter season
(1 x 2) (2)
TOTAL QUESTION 3 [20]

QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Refer to the diagram below illustrating different types of photographs and answer the questions
that follow

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SOURCE: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Vertical-a-and-oblique-b-aerial-
photography_fig14_233792689

4.1. Identify the types of photographs at A and B respectively.

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A: Vertical Aerial Photograph

B: Oblique Aerial photograph

(2 x 1) (2)

4.1. Is the orthophoto of Nooitgedacht an example of vector or raster data

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Rater Data

(1 x 1) (1)

4.1. Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 4.1.2

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It is a representation of geographical features using pixels/grid cells
(1 x 2) (2)

4.1. Identify the GIS process that was used to capture the photos in QUESTION
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Remote Sensing
(1 x 1) (1)

4.1. Describe the process mentioned in QUESTION 4.1.4

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Ability capture data of spatial features/objects from a distance
(concept)
(1 x 2) (2)

4.1. Give an example of each of the following Vector data from the topographical
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Point symbol: windpump, tree, buildings, reservoir

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Polygon: Cultivated land, Dry pan, dam

[Leaner MUST refer to ONE point feature and ONE polygon in the
block]

(2 x 1) (2)

TOTAL QUESTION 4 [10]

GRAND TOTAL 60

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ROUGH WORK AND CALCULATIONS

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