Geography

Grade 7 Social Science - Assessment Term 1

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Class:  Total:  / 50

Instructions for the learner

1. Read the instructions carefully and answer all questions.

2. Use the number of marks as a guide to the detail needed in your answer.
3. Write neatly and legibly.
4. Have fun and try your best.

Question 1 - Multiple Choice [10]

1.1 The scale of a map: 

A) Weighs all the options.

B) Helps readers calculate the real distance between places shown on the map.

C) Shows how large the world is.

1.2 Lines of Longitude can also be called:

A) Tropics

B) Meridians

C) The equator

1.3 The equator divides the Earth into two halves called what?

A) Latitude

B) Longitude

C) Hemispheres

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1.4 In South Africa we live in:

A) The Tropic of Cancer.

B) The Tropic of Capricorn.

C) Neither

1.5 A map key:

A) A north direction arrow and the four cardinal points.

B) The distance between places.

C) Explains the symbols used on the map.

1.6 What principle does a compass operate on?

A) Gravitation

B) Magnetism

C) Electricity

1.7 The compass's role when integrated with maps is to:

A) Measure distance.

B) Provide temperature readings.

C) Show directional orientation.

1.8 Where is the compass icon usually located on a printed map?

A) Top

B) Bottom

C) Left-hand side.

1.9 A scale on a map tells you:

A) Which direction to take.

B) Ratio of the distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground.

C) The size of the map.

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1.10 To find the page for a street map one would use the:

A) Grid coordinates.

B) The scale.

C) Index

Question 2 - Answer True or False [5]

2.1 There are three types of map scales: a line scale, a word scale, and a ratio scale.

2.2 The equator is a line of latitude.

2.3 Equidistant means distance from the equator.

2.4 Lines of latitude run from west to east across the globe.

2.5 A street map has two features to help you: grid lines on the maps and an index.

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Question 3 [4]

Look at the four maps below and state whether they are large or small scale maps.

Large Small Large Small

Large Small Large Small

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Question 4 [4]

4.1 What is an equinox?  (3)

4.2 Explain a method that you could use to measure curved distances on a map. (1)

Question 5 [12]

Look at the map below and then answer the questions which follow:

212

DS

DT

DU

109 110 111 112

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5.1 Name the grid square where you would find: (5)

5.1.1 The Foot and Eye Clinic 

5.1.2 Bedford Gardens Hospital 

5.1.3 St Benedicts College 

5.1.4 Settlers Park 

5.1.5 Goldfields Kennel Club 

5.2 Draw the symbols for: (3)

5.2.1 A place of interest. 5.2.2 A hospital. 5.2.3 A fire station.

5.3 Locate the Hellenic Cyprus Club (DT 110) and give the compass direction to the (2)
following places:

5.3.1 Gillooly’s Farm. 

5.3.2 Bedfordview Community Centre. 

5.4 What would be the approximate distance on this map:  (2)



5.4.1 From the Flea Market World (DT 109) and Reddam Primary School (DU 109)?

5.4.2 Bedfordview Community Centre.

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Question 6 [5]

Look at the lines of latitude and longitude and then answer these questions:

6.1 Name the grid square where you would find: (3)

6.1.1 Johannesburg 

6.1.2 Cape Town 

6.1.3 Durban 

6.2 Name two places where lines of longitude meet. (2)

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Question 7 [10]

Look at the map of the world. Draw a line from each event to the country where it is
occurring on the map.

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5

Elections
in the USA Summer War Indian War
during Paris between Premier between
November Olympics Russia and League Israel and
2024. 2024. Ukraine. Cricket. Lebanon.

7.9 7.10
7.6 7.7 7.8
Where the
Sydney Dakar Home of
King of
Fireworks Rally in Bafana Home of the England
display. Argentina. Bafana. haka. lives.

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Grade 7 Social Science - Assessment Term 1 Memorandum
Question 1 - Multiple Choice [10]

1.1 The scale of a map:

A) Weighs all the options.

B) Helps readers calculate the real distance between places shown on the map.

C) Shows how large the world is.

1.2 Lines of Longitude can also be called:

A) Tropics

B) Meridians

C) The equator

1.3 The equator divides the Earth into two halves called what?

A) Latitude

B) Longitude

C) Hemispheres

1.4 In South Africa we live in:

A) The Tropic of Cancer.

B) The Tropic of Capricorn.

C) Neither

1.5 A map key:

A) A north direction arrow and the four cardinal points.

B) The distance between places.

C) Explains the symbols used on the map.

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1.6 What principle does a compass operate on?

A) Gravitation

B) Magnetism

C) Electricity

1.7 The compass's role when integrated with maps is to:

A) Measure distance.

B) Provide temperature readings.

C) Show directional orientation.

1.8 Where is the compass icon usually located on a printed map?

A) Top

B) Bottom

C) Left-hand side.

1.9 A scale on a map tells you:

A) Which direction to take.

B) Ratio of the distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground.

C) The size of the map.

1.10 To find the page for a street map one would use the:

A) Grid coordinates.

B) The scale.

C) Index

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Question 2 - Answer True or False [5]

2.1 There are three types of map scales: a line scale, a word scale, and a ratio scale.

True

2.2 The equator is a line of latitude.

True

2.3 Equidistant means distance from the equator.

False

2.4 Lines of latitude run from west to east across the globe.

False

2.5 A street map has two features to help you: grid lines on the maps and an index.

True

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Question 3 [4]

Look at the four maps below and state whether they are large or small scale maps.

Large Small x Large x Small

Large x Small Large x Small

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Question 4 [4]

4.1 What is an equinox?  (3)

An equinox happens when the Earth is not tilted towards or away from the Sun. This
means that the southern and northern hemispheres of the planet experience the same
amount of daylight and darkness. This is because the Sun is directly over the equator.

Question 5 [12]

5.1 Name the grid square where you would find: (5)

5.1.1 The Foot and Eye Clinic DT 110

5.1.2 Bedford Gardens Hospital DU 110

5.1.3 St Benedicts College DS 112

5.1.4 Settlers Park DT 109

5.1.5 Goldfields Kennel Club DS 111

5.2 Draw the symbols for: (3)

A triangle, A circle with a

A star.
coloured grey. cross in it.

5.2.1 A place of interest. 5.2.2 A hospital. 5.2.3 A fire station.

5.3 Locate the Hellenic Cyprus Club (DT 110) and give the compass direction to the (2)
following places:

5.3.1 Gillooly’s Farm. North

5.3.2 Bedfordview Community Centre. East

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5.4 What would be the approximate distance on this map:  (2)



5.4.1 From the Flea Market World (DT 109) and Reddam Primary School (DU 109)?

Use discretion here. Approximately 2.3 km.

5.4.2 Bedfordview Community Centre.

Use discretion here. Approximately 4.5 km.

Question 6 [5]

6.1 Name the grid square where you would find: (3)

6.1.1 Johannesburg 26° S, 28° E

6.1.2 Cape Town 34° S, 18° E

6.1.3 Durban 33° S, 28° E

6.2 Name two places where lines of longitude meet. (2)

North Pole South Pole

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Question 7 [10]

Look at the map of the world. Draw a line from each event to the country where it is
occurring on the map.

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5

Elections
in the USA Summer War Indian War
during Paris between Premier between
November Olympics Russia and League Israel and
2024. 2024. Ukraine. Cricket. Lebanon.

7.9 7.10
7.6 7.7 7.8
Where the
Sydney Dakar Home of
King of
Fireworks Rally in Bafana Home of the England
display. Argentina. Bafana. haka. lives.

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