Geography Memo 2 (English)

November 2022 — Grade 12 / Matric — Geography

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1.1.1A (1\

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1.1.4D (1\

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1.2.7(1\ (7 x 1\ (7\ .3. .3.1 Policy to bring about equitable distribution and access to land (2\

1.3.5The change to commercial farming would create more employment opportunities (2\ Increase in food production would alleviate poverty (2\ Employment would decrease poverty (2\ There would be m

1.4.1Tall buildings (1\ High ensity of buildings (1\ [ANY ONE] (2 x 1\ (2

1.4.2CBD (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

1.4.3Increases (2\ (1 x 2\ (2\

1.4.4It is the future expansion of the CBD ( invasion and succession \2\ Homeowners can still get high prices for dilapidated buildings (2\ Landlords in the transition zone are hesitant to renovate (2\ [ANY TWO]

1.4.5Greater accessibility (2\ They are located in high population density areas (markets\ (2\ Along main roads with a constant flow of traffic (2\ Lower land values (2\ Lower rental costs (2\

1.5.1A settlement that has limited planning and infrastructure (2\ No formal ownership of the land (2\ and that is occupied illegally (2\ An informal structure with different building materials (2\

1.5.2Rapid urbanisation' (1\ government fail ure to deliver adequate housing'

1.5.3 ocate n ear water sources e.g. rivers (2 n low lying areas (2

1.5.4Poor accessibility to inform al settlements (2\ ake longer to reach the informal settlement in times of emergency

1.5.5Informal settlements should be relocated to higher lying areas (2\ Ade quate services should be provided to informal settlements (2\ An efficient drainage system should be installed (2\ Provide strong

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2.3.3To make a comparison of food security across countries (1 x 2\ (2

2.3.4People were unable to work reducing food production /industry (2\ Due to u nemployment people could not purchase food (2\ Borders close

2.1.1B (1\

2.1.2B (1\

2.1.3D (1\

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2.1.8B (1\ (8 x 1\ (8\

2.2.1Market orientated industries (1\

2.2.2Bridge industries (1\

2.2.3Heavy industries (1\

2.2.4Footloose industries (1\

2.2.5Light industries (1\

2.2.6Raw material ori entated industries (1\

2.2.7Ubiquitous industries (1\ (7 x 1 (7\

2.3.1When nutritious food is accessible to the people of a country [CONCEPT] (1 x 2

2.3.223,6% (1\ (1 x 1\ (1 Geography/P2 DBE/Novemb r 2022

2.3.5Incentiv es can increase productivity on farms (2\ Technical s upport for small scal e farmers will increase production (2\

2.4.1Decreased (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

2.4.2101 (1\ (1 x 1\ (1

2.4.3China (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

2.4.4Witwatersrand has the largest gold reef deposit (2\ Gold de posits are closer to the surface (2\ Lower geothermal gradient

2.4.5Strike action (2\ abour disputes (2\ ecreased foreign investment in the mines (2\ Certain m ines have had to close down permanently (2\

2.4.6n increase in unemployment will reduce buying power (2\ educe market and business profits will decrease (2\

2.5.1Focus sed industrial development area that create jobs and promote exports , close to major transport routes with international links (2\

2.5.2It is the largest Greenfield airport development (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

2.5.3Harbour (1\ N2 (1\ King Shaka International Airport (1\

2.5.4Access to improved telecommunication services (2\ Available infr astructure (2\ Airport provides industries with access to local and international markets

2.5.5A variety of industries would expose labourers to a variety of skills (2\ Technical s pecialists from other countries would transfer skills to the local labour force (2\ Local labour

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3.1MAP SKILLS AND CALCULATIONS

3.1.15m (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

3.1.2(1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

3.1.3(a\9 (1\ (b\ (1\

3.1.4Formula: radient = Vertical Interval (VI\ Horizontal Equivalent (HE\ HE = 4,5(1\ x 500 m = 2250 (1\ (range: 4,4

3.1.5ore gentle (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

3.2MAP INTERPRETATION

3.2.1Dispersed (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

3.2.2Flat land (1\ Next to the r iver (1\ Fertile soil (1\ [ANY ONE] (1 x 1\ (1\

3.2.3Low income (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

3.2.4Small plots/houses (2 Low cost housing/RD P housing project (2\ Houses of similar design (2 High density (2 Evidence of backyard shacks (2

3.2.5Contour lines are close together (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

3.2.6It resulted in an irregular street pattern (2\ (1 x 2\ (2 (1\ (for correct substitution\ Geography/P2 DBE/Novemb

3.2.7Access to roads (1\ Available labour (1\ Easy access to markets(1\ Close proximity to airport (1\ [ANY ONE (1 x 1\ (1

3.2.8Provision of water (1\ Tourism/recreational activities ( 1\ [ANY ONE] (1 x 1\ (1

3.2.9Provision of water Water will promote industrial development (2\ Water will encourage agriculture (2\ Tourism/Recreation Recreational activities will attract locals and tourists (2\ Multiplier effect (2\

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3.3GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS\

3.3.1(a\ated land (1\ (b\ver (1\ (2 x 1\ 2\

3.3.2Vector (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\

3.3.3\rees on the banks of the river (1\ Vacant land between the river and the industries /cultivated land (1\ [ANY ONE] (1 x 1\

3.3.4(a\ind Shaka International Airport (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\ (b\he gradient/land is gentle. (1\ (1 x 1\ (1\ TOTAL SECTION B: 30 GRAND TOTAL:

Topics Identified

GeomorphologySettlementEconomic GeographyMapworkPopulation

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections60 + 60 = 120 marks

Paper information

SubjectGeography

Year2022

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages9

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago4y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2022

Days since exam1,449

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