GEOGRAPHY
PAPER 2
GRADE 12
NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018

RESOURCE MATERIAL 

1. An extract from topographical map 2627CD PARYS. 
2. Orthophoto map 2627 CD 19 PARYS. 
3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by schools for their own use. 

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 

1. Write your EXAMINATION NUMBER and CENTRE NUMBER in the spaces  on the cover page.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper. 
3. You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographical map (2627CD PARYS) and  an orthophoto map (2627 CD 19 PARYS) of a part of the mapped area.
4. You must hand the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the  invigilator at the end of this examination session. 
5. You may use the blank page at the back of this question paper for all rough  work and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
6. Show ALL calculations and use supplied formulae, where applicable. Marks  will be allocated for these. 
7. Indicate the correct unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations.  NO marks will be allocated for answers with incorrect units.
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator and a magnifying glass. 
9. The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area  covered by the orthophoto map.
10. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the  topographical map:
    ENGLISH
    • Aerodrome 
    • Caravan Park 
    • Diggings 
    • Golf Course 
    • Gap
    • Holiday Resort 
    • Island 
    • Purification Plant 
    • River 
    • Sewage Works 
    • Woodlands 

QUESTIONS 

QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS 
The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographical map (2627CD  PARYS), as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area. Various options  are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and  write only the letter (A–D) in the block next to each question. 
1.1 The provincial border found on the topographical map separates the Free State and … 

1. Northern Cape.
2. Gauteng.
3. KwaZulu-Natal.
4. Mpumalanga. 

1.2 The topographical map index south-east of Parys is … 

1. 2727AB. 2
2. 727AD.
3. 2627DC.
4. 2727BA. 

1.3 The difference in height between trigonometrical station 99 and  spot height 1532 in block B9 is … metres. 

1. 1 433
2. 1 685,3
3. 153,3
4. 1 532 

1.4 The true bearing of the windpump in block F4 from spot height 1474 in  block E6 is … 

1. 120°
2. 240°
3. 60°
4. 200° 

1.5 The general direction in which the non-perennial stream flows in block J8 is … 

1. south.
2. east.
3. north.
4. west.  

1.6 The grid reference/coordinates of the excavations in block J5 is …  

1. 26°56ʹ42ʺE 27°24ʹ30ʺS/26°56,7ʹE 27°24,5ʹS.
2. 26°56ʹ30ʺS 27°24ʹ42ʺE/26°56,5ʹS 27°24,7ʹE. 
3. 26°56ʹ42ʺS 27°24ʹ30ʺE/26°56,7ʹS 27°24,5ʹE. 
4. 26°56ʹ30ʺE 27°24ʹ42ʺS/26°56,5ʹE 27°24,7ʹS.

1.7 The area at P in block H7 has a higher temperature than area Q in block J3 due to the … 

1. artificial surfaces.
2. aspect of slope.
3. thermal belt.
4. river's influence. 

1.8 The major primary activity in the mapped area is … 

1. mining.
2. forestry.
3. fishing.
4. farming. 

1.9 The landform indicated by line 8 on the orthophoto map is a … 

1. gorge.
2. spur.
3. valley.
4. poort. 

1.10 The national highway (N1) becomes … Street where it passes through the  town of Parys. 

1. Sciffier
2. Allenby
3. Breë
4. Eike  

1.11 The man-made feature at 10 on the orthophoto map is a/an … 

1. mine dump.
2. excavation.
3. dam.
4. quarry. 

1.12 The main reason for the linear-shaped settlement at S in block I5 is the … 

1. road.
2. fence.
3. boundary.
4. river. 

1.13 Parys can be regarded as a/an … settlement. 

1. mining
2. gap
3. educational
4. bridge

1.14 The drainage pattern in block J3 is a … pattern. 

1. trellis
2. dendritic
3. rectangular
4. radial 

1.15 Where the stream in block J8 flows into the dam at X, it is a …-order stream. 

1. first
2. second
3. third
4. fourth (15 x 1) [15]

QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 
2.1 Calculate, in km², the area highlighted in RED on the topographical map, which  indicates the area covered by the orthophoto map. Show ALL calculations.  Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Formula: Area =length ×breadth 
(5 x 1) (5) 
2.2 Refer to lines 11–12 on the orthophoto map, which loosely follow a hiking trail.  
2.2.1 Calculate the average gradient between 11–12. Show ALL  calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.  
Formula: Gradient =      vertical interval (VI)        
                                horizontal equivalent (HE) (5 x 1) (5) 
2.2.2 Give evidence from the orthophoto map to show that the average  gradient calculated in QUESTION 2.2.1 is NOT a true reflection of the  real landscape.  (2 x 1) (2)
2.2.3 The hiking trail is recommended for novice (first-time) hikers. Give ONE  reason evident in your answer to QUESTION 2.2.1 to support this  statement. (1 x 1) (1) 
2.3 Refer to the information about the magnetic declination of Parys found on the  topographical map.  
2.3.1 Calculate the magnetic declination of Parys for 2018. Show ALL  calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.  

Difference in years: ______________________________________  

Mean annual change: ______________________________________ 

Total change: ______________________________________ 

Magnetic declination for 2018: ______________________________  (5 x 1) (5)

2.3.2 Compare the magnetic declination for 2018 to the magnetic declination  for 2011 and indicate which one is bigger. (1 x 1) (1) 
2.3.3 Give ONE reason for your answer to QUESTION 2.3.2. (1 x 1) (1) [20]

QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION 
3.1 Refer to block B2. 
3.1.1 State the climatological factor that affected the location of the  woodlands (plantation) in block B2 (1 x 1) (1) 
3.1.2 Explain how the climatological factor stated in QUESTION 3.1.1  benefits the growth of the trees in the woodlands.  (2 x 2) (4) 
3.1.3 Evaluate how topography influenced the location of the woodlands in  block B2.  (1 x 2) (2) 
3.2 Refer to the meander and slopes 13 and 14 on the orthophoto map. 3.2.1 Name the slopes of meanders 13 and 14 respectively. 

Slope 13: ________________________________________________ 

Slope 14: ________________________________________________ (2 x 1) (2) 

3.2.2 Explain how slope 13 could have increased the size of Grooteiland.  (1 x 2) (2) 
3.2.3 Discuss why the geomorphological activity at slope 14 may cause the  inhabitants of the settlements along the river to take precautionary  measures to protect their properties in the future.  (1 x 2) (2)
3.3 Refer to the street patterns at P and at T in blocks H7 and I9. 
3.3.1 Name the predominant street patterns at P and T. 

P: ______________________________________________________ 

T: ______________________________________________________ (2 x 1) (2) 

3.3.2 Would area P or area T experience more traffic congestion? Give a reason for your answer. 

Answer: _________________________________________________ 

Reason: _________________________________________________ (1 + 2) (3) 

3.4 Refer to blocks E1, F1 and F2 on the topographical map. Explain the role of the  trees found along the banks of the Vaal River.   (1 x 2) (2) 
3.5 The Vredefort Dome and Crater are tourist attractions associated with the town  of Parys. Evaluate the positive economic impact of the Vredefort Dome and  Crater on the economy of Parys.  (2 x 2) (4) 
3.6 Refer to industrial area U in block I8. 
3.6.1 Is industrial area U a heavy or light industrial zone?  (1 x 1) (1) 
3.6.2 Give ONE reason for your answer to QUESTION 3.6.1.  (1 x 1) (1) [25]

QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) 
4.1 Refer to the protected area in block H7.  
4.1.1 Is the process during which an area is demarcated known as data  layering or buffering?  (1 x 1) (1) 
4.1.2 Give reasons, evident on the topographical map, for the location of the  protected area.  (2 x 2) (4) 
4.2 Attribute data provides useful information in a GIS.  
4.2.1 Define the term attribute data. (1 x 1) (1) 
4.2.2 Discuss TWO attributes that influenced the location of the hospital in  block G9. (2 x 2) (4)
4.3 Refer to the orthophoto map. 
4.3.1 The orthophoto map has a medium resolution. Does this mean that the  orthophoto map has a high level of clarity? (1 x 1) (1) 
4.3.2 Explain your answer to QUESTION 4.3.1.   (1 x 2) (2) 
4.3.3 Suggest ways in which data manipulation can improve the quality of  the orthophoto map. (1 x 2) (2) 

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