Geography Memo 2 (English)
May-June 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — Geography
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1.1Hermanus is situated in the Northern Cape the
1.2orographic. convection. frontal. advection.
1.3contour line. benchmark. spot height. trigonometrical station.
1.4The general direction of flow of the Leeurivier (river\ in block C9 on the northerly southerly
1.5The distance from to
1.6The true bearing from the place of worship to the school on the orthophoto
1.7Man made feature communication tower.
1.8The orchards and vineyards at in block C10 on the topographic map are most likely frost resistant
1.9The high lying area at in block D7
1.10The main characteristic of the streams in block D8 on the topographic map:
1.11The dominant stream pattern in block H8 radial. rectangular. trellis.
1.12The main activity that causes an environmental injustice in block B5 on the Geography/P2 DBE/ 2021 NSC /SC
1.13The main factor that influenced the dispersed pattern of the settlement at on gradient. protected area.
1.14The physical (natural\ features responsible for the linear shape of the built up areas in blocks J10 K9 and K10
1.15New Harbour at activity. primary secondary
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2.1Refer to the topographic map. Calculate the magnetic declination for 2021. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. Clearly indicate the direction in relation to true north in the final answer.
2.2Refer to the topographic map.
2.2.1Calculate the average gradient from trigonometrical station 31 ( in block to benchmark 36.4 (
2.2.2(a\
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2.3The block below represents a vertical and horizontal scale, as well as the heights of the contour lines from to on the orthophoto map. Use t he block below for ALL answers to
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2.3.1(a\ ndicate the height of on the vertical scale of the above cross
2.3.2Calculate the vertical exaggeration of the cross section drawn in
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3.1Refer to the topographic map.
3.1.1Does the mapped area generally receive seasonal or annual rainfall? Answer: Seasonal rainfall (1 x 1\ (1\
3.1.2Give TWO pieces of evidence from the topographic map to support
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3.2Refer to the topographic map. Hermanus is located between the ocean and a high lying area (mountain\ A southerly wind blows during the day.
3.2.1Is the southerly wind offshore or onshore Answer: Onshore (1 x 1\ (1\
3.2.2 Exp lain your answer to QUESTION
3.2.1 The wind lows from the sea/ ocean to the
3.3Refer to the Botrivier (river\ from b lock C6 to block D4 on the topographic map.
3.3.1In which stage (course\ of development is the Botrivier (river\ Lower course (Accept Old/Plain stage\ (1 x 1\ (1\
3.3.2Give ONE piece of evidence from the topographic map to support
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3.3.3How did the geomorphological process in this stage (course\of the river influence the crop farming in the area? Deposition of fertile alluvial soil in this stage of the river promotes crop farming The flat area/flood plain promoted deposition
3.4.1Identify the land use zone between Hawston and Fisherhaven in blocks H3 and H4 on the topographic map. Rural
3.4Give ONE piece of map evidence to support your answer to
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3.5Refer to on the orthophoto map
3.5.1 Identify the street plan (pattern\ Radial cobweb Accept
3.5State ONE advantage of the street plan (pattern\t There are fewer intersections
3.5.3 How did the street plan (pattern develop? Street plan developed around a central (focal\ point
3.6Refer to 10 on the orthophoto map which is an industrial area.
3.6.1 Are the industries heavy or light industries Answer: light (1 x 1\ (1\
3.6.2
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4.1The following information of the Klei Dam at block G8 on the
4.1.1Is the Klei Dam at in block G8 a point, line or polygon feature Answer: polygon
4.1.2State whether the following are spatial data or attribute data (a\ The depth of
4.1.3Explain the importance of determining the depth of the Klei Dam at for farming activities in the area. The water holding ca pacity is more in the deeper dam/greater volume of water More water available in a deep dam for the farmers to use
4.2Refer to the enlarged insert of block F4 from the topographic map showing combination of different
4.2.1What is data layer A layer represents a certain/ specific theme or spatial geographical feature
4.2.2Use the topographic map and identify the data layer that has been omitted ( left out from the insert.
4.2.3What is the importance of the data layer identified in
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4.3Refer to blocks D4 and D5 on the topographic map. The quality of water in the identified blocks could be affected by human activities. How would a GIS specialist use data querying to evaluate the quality of water in this area?
Topics Identified
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GeomorphologyClimatologySettlementEconomic GeographyMapwork
Mark Allocation
Total75 marks
Sections15 + 20 + 25 + 15 = 75 marks
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SubjectGeography
Year2021
SessionMay-June
TypeMemo
PaperPaper 2
LanguageEnglish
Pages16
Downloads2
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