GEOGRAPHY Memo 2 (English)

Feb-March 2015 — Grade 12 / Matric — GEOGRAPHY

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1.2The orthophoto map index/reference of the orthophoto map north west of 2528DA 16 CULLINAN is 2528DA 11. 2528DD 22. 2528A D 12. 2528CB 15.

1.3The photograph was taken at/during the 12:00. afternoon. morning. night.

1.4Cullinan is situated in North est Mpumalanga Limpopo Gauteng

1.5Feature on the orthophoto map is a /an mine dump. dam. excavation. cutting.

1.6The slope represented by the line running from on the orthophoto map is a ... slope. concave convex steep terraced

1.7The natural feature at on the orthophoto map is a ... spur. valley. saddle. gap.

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1.14What type of mining technique is practi ed at the mine in block Opencast mining Drilling Shaft mining Dredging

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2.1Calculate the magnetic bearing of spot height 1464 at point in block from spot height 1429 a t point in block for the year 2015. Show ALL calculations. Marks

2.2Refer to spot height 1508 at point and spot height 1516 at point on the orthophoto map, and answer the following questions. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.

2.2.1Calculate the average gradient between points and VI = 1 516 m 1 508 m VI = 1 516 m 1 508 m = 8 m = 8 m

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2.2.3Give

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2.3Determine the intervisibility of point from point on the orthophoto map. Give ONE reason for your answer. Intervisibility: Point 1 is visible from point 2 Reason:

2.4Give the grid reference/coordinat es of spot height 1429 at point in block on the topographic map. / 25 ;28 (2 x 1\ (2\ [20]20

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3.1Refer to the area from n block F1 to in block and answer the following questions.

3.1.1Identify the landform between and Valley (1 x 1\ (1\

3.1.2State the type of wind that will occur at the landform identified in

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3.1.3Give a possible reason why no farming activities are found at in block Frost will damage the crops in winter The river can cause flooding [Any ONE] (1 x 2\ (2\

3.2Refer to the rivers in blocks H1 and H2 and blocks H3 and H4 on the

3.2.1State the direction of the flow of the river found in blocks H1 and West (1 x 1\ (1\

3.2.2State the direction of the flow of the river found in blocks H3 and East (1 x

3.2.3Explain the difference in the direction of the flow of the rivers identified in QUESTIONS 3.2.1 and 3.

2.2Ridge/high lying area forms watershed separating the river systems (1 x

3.3The golf course at point on the orthophoto map can be considered to be greenbelt area. Besides recreational use, explain TWO other positive eff ects it will have on the residential area at point reate a buffer zone between residential area

3.4Infrastructure is important for mining. Refer to the Premier Diamond Mine on the orthophoto map to answer the following questions. State TWO forms of infrastr ucture used by the Premier Diamond Mine. Roads

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3.4.3Evaluate the impact the Premier Diamond Mine on the urban expansion of Cullinan. It will limit urban expansion towards the west (1 x 2\

3.5Find the refuse dump in block E2 and

3.5.1Identify the land use zone in which the refuse dump is situated. Rural urban fringe (1 x 1\ (1\ 10

3.5.2Why is the refuse dump located in the land use zone which you

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3.5.3What has t he local government done to improve the aesthetic appeal appearance \ of the area surrounding the refuse dump? The local government planted trees (1 x 2\ (2\

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4.1Refer to the area demarcated in RED on the topographic map and answer the following questions relating to remote sensing.

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4.1.2Would an environmentalist use active or passive remote sensing? Active remote sensing (1 x 1\ (1\

4.1.3How would remote sensing assist environmentali sts to evaluate the impact of the Premier Diamond Mine on the natural environment? Could analyse the impact mining is having on the removal of vegetation by checking spatial areas

4.1.4Explain ONE measure that the Premier Diamond Mine could use by implementing GIS to limit the negative impact it has on the natural environment. Use buffering to limit the area where mining can be done

4.2.1Define the term attribute data Further information about an area in addition to its location [Concept] (1 x

4.2.2State TWO attributes of the river in block H5 and It has non perennial tributaries It flows in a northerly direction It flows over a flat surface The river takes a winding course

4.2.3State ONE use of the river in blocks and Water for farming It is used as a furrow For domestic use [Any ONE] (1 x 1\

4.3Data manipulation refers to data that is processed and converted into useful information. A primary source/data is manipulated to create a secondary source/data.

4.3.1Is the orthophoto map an example of a primary or a secondary source? Secondary (1 x 1\ (1\

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Topics Identified

GeomorphologyClimatologySettlementEconomic GeographyMapwork

Mark Allocation

Total75 marks

Sections15 + 20 + 25 + 15 = 75 marks

Paper information

SubjectGEOGRAPHY

Year2015

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages11

Downloads3

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