NATIONAL

SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

GEOGRAPHY P2

NOVEMBER 2017

MARKS: 75

TIME: 1½ hours

EXAMINATION
NUMBER:
CENTRE
NUMBER:

M In SM In DM In CM In IM In MC EA EX RM In
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
TOT

This question paper consists of 15 pages and

1 page for rough work and calculations.

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RESOURCE MATERIAL

1. An extract from topographical map 2627CD PARYS

2. Orthophoto map 2627 CD 19 PARYS

3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by schools for their own use.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your EXAMINATION NUMBER and CENTRE NUMBER in the spaces

on the cover page.

2. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.

3. You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographical map (2627CD PARYS) and
an orthophoto map (2627 CD 19 PARYS) of a part of the mapped area.

4. You must hand the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the
invigilator at the end of this examination session.

5. You may use the blank page at the back of this question paper for all rough
work and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.

6. Show ALL calculations and use supplied formulae, where applicable. Marks
will be allocated for these.

7. Indicate the correct unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations.

NO marks will be allocated for answers with incorrect units.

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

9. The area demarcated in RED on the topographical map represents the area
covered by the orthophoto map.

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

ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Aerodrome Vliegveld
Caravan Park Karavaanpark
Diggings Uitgrawings
Golf Course Gholfbaan
Gap Poort
Holiday Resort Vakansieoord
Island Eiland
Purification Plant Watersuiweringsaanleg
River Rivier
Sewage Works Rioolwerke

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON PARYS

Parys is a town in the Free State in South Africa. It is located on the banks of the
Vaal River approximately 115 km south of Johannesburg. The completion of the
railway line to Parys in 1905 suddenly made Parys more accessible to the public and
this, in turn, led to the growth of the town as a holiday resort and industrial centre.
Many artists have settled in the town and the variety of new, interesting shops and
attractions make it the ideal breakaway from Gauteng and other big centres. Parys lies
within the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site. The Vredefort Crater is the largest
verified impact crater on Earth. The Vredefort Dome was added to the list of
UNESCO World Heritage Sites for its geological interest.

PARYS .

Coordinates: 26°54'S 27°27'E

[Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parys, South Africa, Freestate]

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographical map (2627CD
PARYS), 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 answer and
write only the letter (A–D) in the block next to each question.

1.1 The major industrial region closest to Parys is the … industrial region.

A Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage
B Durban-Pinetown
C Western Cape
D Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging

1.2 The topographical map northwest of Parys is situated between the following
lines of latitude:

A 27°00'S and 27°15'S

B 26°30'S and 26°45'S
C 26°00'S and 27°00'S
D 26°15'S and 26°30'S

1.3 The height of the index contour line in block D5 is … metres.

A 1 500
B 1 400
C 1 600
D 1 530

1.4 A human factor limiting further expansion of Parys in a north-westerly direction

is the …

A permanent river.
B international boundary.
C provincial boundary.
D steep gradient.

1.5 The windpump K in block I2 is situated next to the river, because this area has
a … water table.

A high dry season

B high wet season
C low dry season
D low wet season

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1.6 The feature at 26°49'48"S 27°21'54"E/26°49,8'S 27°21,9'E:

A Hiking trail
B Perennial water
C Cultivated land
D Secondary road

1.7 The location of the woodlands in block B9 was influenced by the …

A katabatic flow.
B anabatic flow.
C thermal belt.
D aspect of slope.

1.8 The section of the Vaal River in the mapped area shows characteristics typical
of the …

A middle and lower courses.

B upper course only.
C upper and lower courses.
D lower course only.

1.9 The landform at line 4 on the orthophoto map is a …

A spur.
B valley.
C ridge.
D gap.

1.10 The plots of land in block F9 have elongated (long and narrow) shapes.
The most important reason for this shape is to have access to (the) …

A water.
B fertile soil.
C flat land.
D fuel.

1.11 The road at 3 on the orthophoto map is …

A another road.
B an arterial route.
C a secondary road.
D a main road.

1.12 The cultivated land at 5 on the orthophoto map can be identified by its …

A darker tone.
B smooth texture.
C shadow.
D shape.

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1.13 Refer to the surrounding area at 15 on the orthophoto map. The vertical aerial
photograph used to produce the orthophoto map was taken between …

A 12:00 and 14:00.

B 14:00 and 16:00.
C 10:00 and 12:00.
D 08:00 and 10:00.

1.14 The settlement pattern at L in block D2 is …

A circular.
B linear.
C clustered.
D dispersed.

1.15 The natural water purification feature in blocks J2 and J3 is a …

A windpump.
B cultivated land.
C marsh and vlei.
D excavation.

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QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES

2.1 Refer to blocks D3 and E3.

2.1.1 Calculate the vertical interval (VI) between M and spot height 1 395 in
metres. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for
calculations.

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(1 x 1) (1)

2.1.2 Calculate the horizontal equivalent (HE) between M and spot

height 1 395 in metres. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded
for calculations.

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(2 x 1) (2)

2.1.3 Using the information in QUESTIONS 2.1.1 and 2.1.2, calculate the
average gradient between M and spot height 1 395. Show ALL
calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.

vertical interval (VI)

Formula: Gradient =
horizontal equivalent (HE)

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2.1.4 Would the gradient calculated in QUESTION 2.1.3 result in a low or

high stream velocity? Give a reason for your answer.

Answer: ________________________________________________

Reason: ________________________________________________

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2.2 Refer to line 6 to 7 on the orthophoto map.

Scale: 1 cm represents 10 m

1400 m

1405 m

1405 m

1380 m

2.2.1 Use the marked-off points below the horizontal axis of the
cross-section to complete the cross-section between 6 and 7 above.
Some heights have been included to assist you. (4 x 1) (4)

2.2.2 Indicate the position of the Pelgrimsrus farmstead on the completed

cross-section in QUESTION 2.2.1. (1 x 1) (1)

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2.2.3 Calculate the vertical exaggeration of the cross-section drawn in

QUESTION 2.2.1. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for
calculations.

vertical scale (VS)

Formula: Vertical exaggeration =
horizontal scale (HS)

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(4 x 1) (4)

2.3 Refer to the orthophoto map and the topographical map.

2.3.1 The magnetic declination of the orthophoto map for 1980 is

given as 17°50ʹ west of True North. Is the magnetic declination of the
orthophoto map bigger or smaller than the magnetic declination
indicated on the topographical map?

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(1 x 1) (1)

2.3.2 Give a reason for the difference in the magnetic declination between
the topographical map and the orthophoto map.

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(2 x 1) (2)

2.3.3 Why is it important for a hiker to correct the magnetic declination?

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(1 x 1) (1)
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QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION

3.1 Refer to blocks E4 and F3.

3.1.1 Name the drainage pattern in this area.

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(1 x 1) (1)

3.1.2 Refer to the topographical map and explain why the drainage pattern
named in QUESTION 3.1.1 developed.

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(1 x 2) (2)

3.1.3 Is the drainage density of this area high or low? Give ONE reason for
your answer.

Drainage density: ________________________________________

Reason: ______________________________________________

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(1 + 2) (3)

3.2 Refer to the farmstead at O in block G2.

3.2.1 Is the farmstead at O a wet-point settlement or a dry-point

settlement? Give a reason for your answer.

Answer: _______________________________________________

Reason: ________________________________________________

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3.2.2 Name and explain ONE human-made factor that influenced the
choice of site for the farmstead.

Human-made factor: ______________________________________

Explanation: ___________________________________________

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3.3 Refer to blocks G9 and G10, which is the rural-urban fringe of Parys.

3.3.1 Name ONE activity/service in block G9 and/or block G10 that is found
in the rural-urban fringe.

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(1 x 1) (1)

3.3.2 Explain why the activity/service named in QUESTION 3.3.1 is located

in the rural-urban fringe.

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(1 x 2) (2)

3.4 Although West End (W) in block H7 is situated close to the CBD, it
experiences much lower average temperatures than expected.

3.4.1 Give and explain ONE reason for the statement above.

Reason: ________________________________________________

Explanation: _____________________________________________

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(1 + 2) (3)

3.4.2 Describe ONE climatological disadvantage for people living in

West End.

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3.5 The mapped area receives seasonal rainfall. Give TWO points of evidence in
the topographical map to substantiate (support) this statement.

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(2 x 1) (2)

3.6 Parys is a popular holiday resort.

3.6.1 Give ONE reason why Parys became a popular holiday destination.

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(1 x 1) (1)

3.6.2 Explain the positive impact of Parys as a popular holiday destination

on the local economy.

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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)

4.1 Parys is located in the Vredefort Crater. Geologists are conducting research
and collecting data on an on-going basis.

4.1.1 Is the data that is collected considered to be primary or secondary

data?

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(1 x 1) (1)

4.1.2 Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 4.1.1.

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(1 x 2) (2)

4.1.3 Explain how remote sensing can further assist the geologists with
their research.

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(2 x 2) (4)

4.2 Refer to block J8. Buffering plays an important role in protecting settlements
from being flooded.

4.2.1 Define the term buffering.

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(1 x 1) (1)

4.2.2 There is no evidence of buffering taking place between the Vaal River
and Parys in blocks G7 and G8. Give a reason from the topographical
map to support this statement.

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4.2.3 Explain why no buffering takes place between the Vaal River and
Parys in blocks G7 and G8.

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(1 x 2) (2)

4.3 Refer to the rough sketch below, an exaggerated version of block F8.
(The examiner's sketch of block F8 is not drawn to scale).

1
2

....
..
1
2

Reference:

1 – Orchards and vineyards

2 – Cultivated lands

4.3.1 NO data standardisation is taking place in the sketch.

Give a reason to substantiate (support) this statement.

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4.3.2 Standardise the data in the sketch below, using the acceptable
standardised conventional signs (map symbols) for a 1 : 50 000
topographical map.

(2 x 1) (2)
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ROUGH WORK AND CALCULATIONS

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