Geography Memo 2 (English)

May-June 2017 โ€” Grade 12 / Matric โ€” Geography

Memo 2017 Grade 12 English Geography Hub โ†’
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1.5The direction of from on the orthophoto map south south west north north west
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1.11creational area on the orthophoto map is used for horse racing athletics swimming
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1.13Are on the topographic map indicates shopping mall heavy industrial area. light industrial area. utlying business district
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2.1Linked State the direction in which the height is decreasing between trigonometrical station 91, in block and spot height 1176, in block Give a reason for your answer. Answer Northwest /North
2.2Linked Is the race course in block visible from the diggings at in block
0.81km (7.9
8.1Breadth = 4 cm x 0.1 = 0.4 km Range: 0.39 km
0.41km (3.9
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2.5Refer to line which runs from spot height 1171 in block B1 to the contour line in block
2.5Calculate the average gradient between spot height 1171 and the contour line. Indicate the unit of measurement in your f inal answer Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations. Formula:
8.0\ cm x 500 m = 3 950 Range: 3 900 m to 4 000 m Gradient = 29 3 950 (mark allocated for accurate substitution\ = 1 136,21 = 1 : 136,21 Range: 1 : 134.48 to 1 : 137.93
7.9cm x 0.5 km = 3.95 km
3.95x 1 000 = 3
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3.1Give evidence from the topographic map that indicates that imberley low rainfall. Non perennial water Non perennial rivers Dam
3.2Refer to land use zone at on the orthophoto map.
3.2Linked Identify land use zone . Give a reason for your answer. Answer: Central Business District (CBD\/ Commercial area Reason Tall
3.2The street pattern in the area around on the orthophoto map is unplanned irregular. Give evidence from the area around to prove the statement above
3.2Explain why it is imp ortant to maintain a large recreational a rea on the orthophoto map\, close to the centre of Kimberley. The vegetation absorbs carbon (greenhouse gases\ therefore reduces temperature/ decreases the heat island effect
3.3Refer to the orthophoto map.
3.3.1Linked Was the aerial photograph used produc the orthophoto map taken between 10:00 and 11:00 or between 13:00 and 14:00? Give
3.3.2Why is it ideal to take these aerial photographs as close to midday (12:00\ as possible? Shadows are limited/sho rt Shadows do not hide features [Any ONE (1 x 2\
3.4Refer to the De Beers ine in block . Use both the topographic map and
3.4.1Is the De Beers Mine open cast mine or shaft min Open cast (1 x 1\
3.4.2Discuss TW O negative social impacts that the type of mining
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3.5Refer to block
3.5.1Identify the drainag e pattern found in block Centripetal (1 x 1\ (1\
3.5.2Give a reason for your answer
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3.5.3Explain the impact that increased rainfall will have on the stream order of the streams in block he stream order will be higher /increase (if the rainfa
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4.1Which component of GIS is the orth photo map? Data (1 x 1\ (1\
4.2Answer the following questions with reference to d ata layering
4.2.1Define the term data layering It is the combination of different layers of information placed on top of each other (in o rder to make it more useful\ [Concept] (1 x 1\
4.2Name TWO data layer found in block Infrastructure roads , railway lines , power lines , hiking trail
4.2.3Explain TWO advantages of data layering. Different layers can be organ ised (for display\ Different layers can be linked to understand relationships between features Different layers can be compared between features
4.3Refer to block
4.3.1Is the information represented in block G2 raster data or vector data ector (1 x 1\ (1\
4.3.2Name the dominant polygon (area\ feature in block Kamfersdam olf Course Golf Course /Kamfersdam (1 x 1\ (1\ 11
4.3.3Name ONE attribute of the polygon (area\ feature, mentioned in
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4.4A businessman wants to build a shopping centre at in block Explain how the businessman can use GIS to determine if the site at is suitable for the building of the proposed shopping centre. The

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Sections15 + 20 + 25 + 15 = 75 marks

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SubjectGeography
Year2017
SessionMay-June
TypeMemo
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LanguageEnglish
Pages11
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