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Grade 9 Geography June Exam 2023

This document is a Grade 9 Geography examination paper for the Mopani West District, dated June 2023, with a total of 75 marks and a duration of 2 hours. It includes instructions for answering questions based on provided topographic and orthophoto maps, covering topics such as map skills, development concepts, and differences between LEDCs and MEDCs. The paper consists of multiple questions requiring map analysis, definitions, and explanations related to geographical development.

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Grade 9 Geography June Exam 2023

This document is a Grade 9 Geography examination paper for the Mopani West District, dated June 2023, with a total of 75 marks and a duration of 2 hours. It includes instructions for answering questions based on provided topographic and orthophoto maps, covering topics such as map skills, development concepts, and differences between LEDCs and MEDCs. The paper consists of multiple questions requiring map analysis, definitions, and explanations related to geographical development.

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MOPANI WEST DISTRICT

GRADE 9

GEOGRAPHY
JUNE 2023

MARKS: 75
TIME: 2 HOURS

This question paper consists of 6 pages.

1
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer all the questions.


2. You are supplied with 1:50 000 topographic map 2629DD ERMELO and an
orthophoto map 2629DB 5 ERMELO of the mapped area.
3. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculation
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Write neatly and legibly.

2
QUESTION 1: MAP SKILLS
1.1 Refer to both the provided 1:50000 TOPOGRAPHIC MAP 2629DB ERMELO and
the ORTHOPHOTO MAP 2629DB 5 ERMELO to answer the following questions.
1.1.1 State the Alpha numeric grid reference of the following:
(A) Cassim Park (2)
(B) Nederland Park (2)
1.1.2 State four height clues on topographic map (4)
1.1.3 Which map has a larger scale? 1:50 000 or 1:10 000? (1)
1.1.4 Provide a reason for your answer in question 1.1.3 (2)
1.1.5 What is the contour interval of the orthophoto map? (1)
1.1.6 Explain the difference between a natural feature and a constructed
feature. (2)
1.1.7 Give two constructed features in block C2 (2)
1.1.8 Give one natural feature in block A1 (1)
1.1.9 Define the following concepts:
(A) Contour lines (2)
(B) Gradient (2)
1.1.10 Is the gradient steep or gentle in block E2? (2)
1.1.11 Give a reason for your answer in question 1.1.10 (2)

QUESTION 2

2.1 Refer to both the provided 1:50000 TOPOGRAPHIC MAP 2629DB ERMELO and
the ORTHOPHOTO MAP 2629DB 5 ERMELO to answer the following questions.

2.1.1 Give the co-ordinates of the letter H (2)


2.1.2 What type of scale is being used on the topographic map? (2)
2.1.3 What is the contour interval of the topographic map? (1)
2.1.4 Calculate the distance between the Reservoir in block B1 and Reservoir
in block B2. Write your answer in km. (4)
[35]

3
QUESTION 3
3.1 Refer to Photo A and B below and answer the questions that follow.

3.1.1 Explain what is development (2)


3.1.2 Does photo A show economic or social development? Give reasons for your
answer. (3)
3.1.3 Explain how development may have improved this family’s life. (2)
3.1.4 Do you think development can benefits everybody in the same way as the
family in photo A? Give reasons for your answer. (3)
3.1.5 What aspects of development can you see in photos A and B? (2)
3.1.6 Refer to the two photos to explain the difference between economic and social
development. (4)
(16)

4
QUESTION 4
4.1 Refer to Photo A and B below and answer the questions that follow.

4.1.1 What does MEDC and LEDC stand for? (2)


4.1.2 Explain why South Africa is classified as a LEDC. (2)
4.1.3 Tabulate five (5) differences between LEDCs and MEDCs. (10)
(14)
QUESTION 5
5.1 Look at the photograph below.

5
5.1.1 Write one sentence about ways that each of the following factors may have
held back development.
(a) historical factors (2)
(b) unfair trading relationship (2)
(c) education (2)
5.2
5.2.1 Each of the following terms is an aspect of alternative approaches to
development.
Explain the meaning of each term.
(a) Sustainable (2)
(b) Empowering (2)
(10)
[40]

TOTAL MARKS: 75

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