GEOGRAPHY Memo 1 (English)

Feb-March 2015 — Grade 12 / Matric — GEOGRAPHY

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1.1.1A (1\

1.1.2B (1\

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1.1.4B (1\

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1.1.6A (1\

1.1.7A (1\ (7 x 1\

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1.3.1The direction in which a slope faces The angle at which the sun s rays strike a slope (1\ [CONCEPT] (1 x 1\ (1\

1.3.2The rth facing facing slope receiving the direct rays of sunlight, in the Southern Hemisphere

1.3.3The area at A does not receive direct sunlight (2\ Area A is facing away from the sun s rays (2\ High lying area casts a shadow over slope A (2\

1.3.4Air in contact with slopes heated (2\ Air becomes light/less dense (2\ Air rises along the slope (2\ [ANY TWO] x 2\ (

1.3.5North facing slopes in the outhern emisphere receive more sunlight throughout the year (2\ rops that require direct sunlight would be more well suited at area D (2\ Descending cold air forms frost pockets on the valley floor(2\

1.4.1Summer (1\ (1 x 1\1\

1.4.2(1\ (1 x 1\1\

1.4.3The very low air pressure at the centre of the cyclone (992 hPa\ (2\ Very steep pressure gradient 4 isobars surrounding the area of low pressure are very close together (2\ The eye has developed(2\ [ANY ONE]

1.4.4Calm, with no winds (2\ No rain (2\ No clouds (2\ Low pressure

1.4.5A tropical cyclone requires high levels of evaporation (2\ atent heat to originate (2\ onvection currents of warm, moist, rising air can create cumulonimbus clouds (2\ [ANY ONE]

1.4.6Putting evacuation plans in place for getting people out of danger areas (2\ There must be rescue teams to rescue people from flooded areas (2\ A good forecasting system is essential to track and predict the path of a tropical

1.5.1A high lying area that separates two drainage basins (1\ (1 x 1\1

1.5.2iver are actively involved in eroding and depositing material over time, this will change the position of the watershed (2\

1.5.3The erosion of the stream occurs near the source and lengthens the river ( The erosion of the stream lengthens its course up stream and erodes through the watershed ( [ANY ONE] (1 x

1.5.4Flow down a steep slope (2\ Greater rainfall resulting in higher velocity and increased erosive power on the side of tributary C (2\ The tributary C flows on less resistant rocks with faults and joints (2\

1.5.5Correct diagram marks\ and any ONE correct label (2 marks\ (2 x 2\4\

1.5.6B (2\ Low lying river (2\ [ANY ONE] 1 x 2\ (2\

1.6.1Meander (1\ (1 x 1\1\

1.6.2Width (1\ and depth (1\ (2 x 1\2\

1.6.3Slip off slope (1\ (1 x 2\2\

1.6.4The boys do not understand the difference between the slopes on the river bend here the slip off slope is , it is shallow and where the undercut slope is , it

1.6.5Difference in the formation of slope A and B Slope A Undercut slope It is the undercut cut slope that is associated with fast flowing water (2\ ots of energy resulting in the process of lateral erosion (2\

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2.1.1

2.1.2

2.1.3Northwest /West of North West (1\

2.1.425 knots (1\

2.1.5BETWEEN 988 and 992 hPa (1\

2.1.68/8/Overcast (1\

2.1.7Rain (1\ 7 x 1\ (7\

2.2.1(1\

2.2.2(1\

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2.2.4(1\

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2.2.8(1\ (8 x 1\8\

2.3.1West to East Eastwards Easterly (1\ (1 x 1\1\

2.3.2It has both a cold and a warm front that are well developed (2\ The warm sector of the cyclone is visible behind the warm front (2\ The cold sector of the cyclone is visible behind the cold front (2\ Isobars are circular around the apex (2\

2.3.3The warm sector of air does not pass over South Africa (2\ The warm sector passes further south, over the ocean (2\ [ANY ONE (1 x 2\2\

2.3.4Occlusion process and associated weather An occlusion occurs when a cold front catches up with a warm front at the centre of the mid latitude cyclone (2\ This is due to the cold front moving faster than the warm front as it is cold and

2.4.1A zone between the warm moist air from the Indian Ocean and the old dry air from the Atlantic Ocean A zone between two air masses with different moisture content (1\ [CONCEPT [ANY ONE] (1 x 1\1\

2.4.2Warm, moist air onshore flow from Indian (warmer\ cean where levels of evaporation are higher (1\ Cold, less moist air onshore flow from the Atlant ic (colder\ cean where levels

2.4Line Thunderstorm/ Squall ( (1 x

2.4.4Eastern side (2\ (1 x 2\2\

2.4.5Warm, less dense and moist air comes from the orth st (A\2\ Collides with cold, dry air mass from the outh est (B\2\ arm, moist air east of the moisture front rises (2\

2.4.6Hail (damage to crops\ (2\ Lightning (start fires\ (2\ Heavy rainfall (2\ Flooding (2\ Soil oversaturated (2\ [ANY TWO] (2 x 2\4\

2.5.1Total area drained by a river and its tributaries (1\ [CONCEPT] (1 x 1\1\

2.5.2

2.5.3Impermeable rock (2\ Steep gradient (2\ Lack of vegetation (2\ Heavy rainfall (2\ Saturated soil (2\ Low evaporation rate (2\ [ANY T x 2\ (

2.5.4(a\ Increase (2\ (1 x 2\2\ (b\ Higher rainfall increase the number of tributaries to the main river(2\ More first order streams form (2\ Stream order of rivers lower down increases (2\

2.6.1Lower course (1\ (1 x 1\1\

2.6.2Mouth (1\ (1 x 1\1\

2.6.3The slope is gentle (2\ There is a reduction in the energy and velocity of the river (2\ Stream load exceeds the carrying capacity (2\ When the stream enters the sea, it stops flowing (2\ Immediate deposition occurs (2\

2.6.4Large stream load (2\ Limited tidal activity (2\ It is near the sea (mouth\ and the river is able to deposit its load (2\ cean currents not able to remove sediments from the river mouth (2\

2.6.5The delta forms fertile land for farming especially crops like rice (2\ The delta provides plenty of water for fishing and aquaculture which can feed families and provide an income (2\ Flat land for farming/mechanisation (2\

3.1.1Village (1\

3.1.2There is a larger threshold population (1\

3.1.3Farmstead (1\

3.1.4City (1\

3.1.5Megalopolis (1\

3.1.6Offers many high order functions (1\

3.1.7(1\

3.1.8Town (1\ (8 x 1\8\

3.2.1(1\

3.2.2(1\

3.2.3(1\

3.2.4(1\

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3.2.7E (1\ (7 x 1\7\

3.3.1Circular/round (1\ 1 x 1\ (1\

3.3.2Access to the villag e is restricted when the river floods (2\ Not all cultivated areas have access to the river (2\ Quality of roads affects transport (2\ Farmer bound to communal decisions (2\ (2 x 2\4\

3.3.4Implementation of land reform policies (2\ Provision of farming subsidies by the government (2\ Improved rural infrastructure and service delivery (2\ Land tenure to be designed for eventual ownership (2\

3.4.1The management of how the land is used (1\ [CONCEPT] (1 x 1\1\

3.4.2Rules and regulations must be set by local authorities (1\ Zoning permits must be issued by regulatory bodies of land management councils within municipalities ( [ANY ONE] (1 x 2\2

3.4.3Creates a more aesthetically pleasing environment (2\ Green belts r egulate the amount of carbon di oxide and increases the amount of oxygen (2\ Recreational areas for health and rejuvenation(2\ [ANY TWO]

3.4.4Open Space Zones and Community use facility zones (2\ Open space zones and esidential zones (2\ Industrial zones and ransport zones (2\ [ANY ONE] (1 x 2\2\

3.4.5Parks and recreational areas are common in both zones (2\ Family use for relaxation and recreation (2\ Buffer for noise and pollution (2\ For movement of raw materials and finished products (2\ [ANY ONE]

3.4.6ransport zones enable people to reach their places of work (2\ The population requiring public transport is constantly increasing (2\ Transport zones enable access to all other zones (2\ Transport zones enable the movement of goods and services (2\

3.5.1Western Cape (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

3.5.2To attract investment outside the major metropolitan areas whe re there is potential for economic growth and job creation (2\ (1 x 2\2\ 11

3.5.3It has a rich reserve of oil and gas (2\ It is located along the West oast and enables trade relation with orth and South America (2\ Harbour that has expanded due to availability of iron ore. (2\ Saldan

3.5.4Direct links to nternational ports and airports (2\ World class infrastructure especially designed to attract tenants (2\ Government incentive schemes (2\ Reduced taxes and exemptions for some activities or products (2\

3.5.5Reduced electricity costs (2\ Reduced pollution rates (2\ Healthy environments (2\ [ANY TWO] (2 x 2\4\

3.6.1PWV/ Gauteng industrial region (1\ (1 x 1\1\

3.6.2The mines provide raw materials for local industries (2\ Mines also require equipment and other materials that they source from local industries (2\

3.6The location along the coastline enables break bulk points (2\ Enables trade and transportation of goods to countries to the east and west of South Africa (2\ [ANY ONE] (1 x 2\2\

3.6.4Inland location of PWV Labour Gauteng has a growing pool of skilled, semi skilled and unskilled labour (2\ Energy Resources of

4.1.1Planned rregular (1\

4.1.2Grid iron /Grid/Block (1\

4.1.3Easy to layout and subdivide street blocks (1\

4.1.4Sizes of properties vary (1\ More modern and aesthetically pleasing (1\ Alleviates traffic congestion (1\ [ANY ONE]

4.1.5Most accessible area of the urban settlement (1\ Highest land values are found in the CBD (1\ [ANY ONE]

4.1.6Land values decrease with distance from the CBD and pro perties grow in horizontal extent (1\ In the CBD land values are higher, so vertical space has to be maximised (1\ [ANY ONE]

4.1.7High (1\ x 1\ (7\

4.2.1Electricity (1\

4.2.24 + 5 = 9% (1\

4.2.3Tertiary (1\

4.2.4Manufacturing (1\

4.2.5Tertiary (1\

4.2.6Developing (1\

4.2.7Finance, nsurance, eal state and b usiness ervices (1\

4.2.8Service Sector (1\ (8 x 1\ (8\ 13

4.3.1A settlement that provides urban goods and services to a surrounding area (1\ [CONCEPT] (1 x 1\1\

4.3.2Trade of farm products (1\ (1 x 1\1\

4.3.3The smaller the central place, the more the number of central places (2\ The larger the central place, the less the number of central places (2\ [ANY ONE] (1 x 2\2\

4.3.4High rder ervices are more expensive and specialised (like pecialist octors\ and people need to and are willing to travel further distances to take advantage or benefit from such a service (2\ Low rder

4.3.5(a\ The higher the order of service, the higher the threshold population (2\ The lower the order of service, the lower the threshold population (2\ [ANY ONE] (1 x 2\ (2\ (b\ f a high order service is established in an area with a low threshold

4.4.1Hoyt Sector Model (1\ (1 x 1\1\

4.4.2Low income residential (1 x 1\1\

4.4.3At A it is higher because the demand for land is higher (2\ t is more accessible (2\ Higher rentals because it has a commercial function (2\ [ANY TWO] x 2\ (

4.4.4High levels of noise (2\ High pollution levels (2\ [ANY ONE] (1 x 2\2\ 14

4.5.1G8 (1\ (1 x 1\1\

4.5.2They are eating like gluttons (1\ Huge variety and large portions of food are being consumed (1\ More and more food is being carried in (1\ [ANY ONE] (1 x 1\1\

4.5.3They are all rich, irst orld or more economically developed countries (1\ They all come from the Global North (1\ They have all politically strong and global leaders (1\ [ANY TWO] (2 x 1\2\

4.5.4Poorer, less developed countries are more prone to natural hazards and disasters (like drought, floods, pests, climate change etc.\ and thus grow enough food less successfully as compared to richer, more advanced

4.5.5GM Crops are said to be the solution to poor, struggling countries as GM foods are more nutritious (2\ GM crops are more resilient to pests and climate change (2\ Higher yields can be attained from GM crops (2\

4.6.1Decentralisation is the process whereby a government or business moves industr ies to locations on the periphery or to areas of ec onomic significance, where resources and labour needs can be met ( [CONCEPT

4.6.2A growth point is a geographical area identified as a potential area for economic development and growth(1\ [CONCEPT] (1 x 1\1\

4.6.3Too many people wit hout the appropriate skills (1\ Not enough employment opportunities (1\ [ANY ONE] (1 x

4.6.4So that people living in the homelands could have employment opportunities (2\ People living in the homelands could work and live in the same place (2\ To stimulate economic activity /growth in the homelands (2\

4.6.5IDZs result in economic development he government wanted to integrate races (2\ ndustries are located mo re close to resources and raw materials (2\ Focus on supply

Topics Identified

GeomorphologyClimatologySettlementEconomic GeographyPopulation

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Total225 marks

Sections75 + 75 + 75 + 75 = 300 marks

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SubjectGEOGRAPHY

Year2015

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages15

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