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NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GEOGRAPHY P2
NOVEMBER 2024
MARKING GUIDELINES
SEPTEMBER 2019
MARKS: 150
DURATION: 3 HOUR
This marking guidelines consists of 11 pages.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1:
1.1 1.1.1 A (1)
1.1.2 C (1)
1.1.3 A (1)
1.1.4 C (1)
1.1.5 D (1)
1.1.6 B (1)
1.1.7 A (1)
1.1.8 D (1) (8 x 1) (8)
1.2 1.2.1 E (industrialisation) (1)
1.2.2 G (transnational corporations) (1)
1.2.3 A (globalisation) (1)
1.2.4 B (foreign trade) (1)
1.2.5 C (multiplier-effect) (1)
1.2.6 H (developed) (1)
1.2.7 D (sustainable development) (1) (7 x 1) (7)
1.3 1.3.1 An increase in the total of value of goods and services produced by a
country in one year (2)
[CONCEPT] (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.2 There would be an increase in the economy (1)
Indicates an increase in formal employment and formal business (1)
Policymakers and banks can make future positive plans to grow the
economy further (1)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 1) (1)
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1.3.3 It is a method of assessing the level of development of a country by
focusing on the quality of life and standard of living.
[CONCEPT] (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.4 Despite GDP growth there are still many people that live in
poverty/‘could I at least get something to eat’ (2) (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.5 Unequal distribution of wealth in a country (Gini-coefficient) (2)
GDP growth focuses on money and not on developing the
social capital in a country (2)
Social tension as the poor are marginalised (2)
Racial tension as minority groups are excluded from the
mainstream economy (2)
GDP growth depletes natural resources and robs people of
their livelihoods (2)
[ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
1.3.6 Improve the levels of literacy by making education more
accessible (2)
Introducing a variety of skills programs to make more people
employable in the formal and informal sectors (2)
Provision of services (accept examples) to improve the quality of
life (2)
Improving the Gender Inequality Index so that more women are
represented in politics, education and high-level jobs (2)
Improving food security in a country to reduce poverty (2)
[ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
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1.4 1.4.1 Globalisation is the increased connection between
countries around the world made possible by improved
transport and telecommunication systems and reduced
barriers to international trade. (1 x 2) (2)
1.4.2 The picture shows vaccine being administered
worldwide. (1 x 1) (1)
1.4.3 USA/America (1)
China (1) (2 x 1) (2)
1.4.4 Liberalisation of trade has been stimulated by
globalisation, so the continual international export and
import of goods has caused the virus to spread across
countries (2)
Globalisation has created a global workforce where
people move across international borders on a regular
basis, which can spread the disease (2)
Open borders in line with liberalisation of trade has
caused an influx of immigrants into countries which can
cause the disease to spread (2)
Tourism that stimulates economic growth has been
encouraged which causes the disease to spread (2
ANY ONE (1 x 2) (2)
1.4.5 It has encouraged the liberalisation of trade / flow of
international commodities (2)
Borders have become more open allowing free movement
of ideas (2)
Global governance like the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
have integrated developing countries into world trading and
economic systems (2)
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Globalisation has enabled the formation of trading blocs (2)
Multinational corporations operate globally creating jobs and
generating profits (2)
Production has been stimulated and countries have expanded
their economies (2)
A global workforce has facilitated an exchange of skills (2)
ANY FOUR (4 x 2) (8)
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1.5
1.5.1 Rural (1) (1 x 1) (1)
1.5.2 Veronica is in a position to employ other villagers thereby
raising their standard of living (2)
Her increased income also means that she can support the
local businesses to a greater extent (2) (2 x 2) (4)
1.5.3 Has a better house (2)
All her children are enrolled in school (2)
She spends less time collecting water (2)
ANY TWO (2 x 2) (4)
1.5.4 Treadle pump is easy to use (2)
Saves time and labour so larger areas can be cultivated (2)
Easy to transport (2)
Light enough for both males and females (2)
Produced locally (2)
ANY THREE (3 x 2) (6)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 X (1)
2.1.2 X (1)
2.1.3 X (1)
2.1.4 X (1)
2.1.5 X (1)
2.1.6 X (1)
2.1.7 Y (1)
2.1.8 X (1) (8 x 1) (8)
2.2 2.2.1 B (1)
2.2.2 C (1)
2.2.3 D (1)
2.2.4 C (1)
2.2.5 A (1)
2.2.6 B (1)
2.2.7 D (1) (7 x 1) (7)
2.3
2.3.1 Logging (1)
Ranching (1)
Mining (1)
Agriculture (1)
ANY ONE (1 x 1) (1)
2.3.2 Wind (1)
Floods (1)
Rains (1)
ANY TWO (2 x 1) (2)
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2.3.3 Loss of natural habitat (2)
Loss of trees (2)
Endanger species (2)
Loss of depth of species (2)
Extinction of ethnic tribes (2)
ANY ONE (1 x 2) (2)
2.3.4 Loss of vegetation which helps land to retain water and
top soils / provides rich nutrients to sustain environment (2)
Increase in run-off as vegetation does not protect soil (2)
Silting of dams due to sedimentation in streams effects waterways
and fish/species (2)
Desertification created due to removal of trees due to run-off (2)
Gullies created due to removal of trees due to run-off (2)
ANY TWO (2 x 2) (4)
2.3.5 Contour ploughing (2)
Crop rotation (2)
Rotational grazing (2)
Increase vegetation cover (2)
Plant groundcover between row crops (2)
Protect grasslands (2)
Drainage basin management (2)
Conserving rivers and wetlands (2) Public education (2)
ANY THREE (3 x 2) (6)
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2.4
2.4.1 Eskom (1) (1 x 1) (1)
2.4.2 Job losses (1)
Halve the GDP (1) (2 x 1) (2)
2.4.3 Failure to build new power stations to keep up with
economic growth (1)
Reduced production from ageing/faulty equipment (1)
Mismanagement and corruption (1)
No renewable energy to supplement the grid (1)
ANY TWO (2 x 1) (2)
2.4.4 The private sector can generate its own power and sell the excess
back to the grid. (2) (1 x 2) (2)
2.4.5 Large amounts of money have been invested in coal mines/power
stations (2)
They provide jobs and contribute to the GDP (2) (2 x 2) (4)
2.4.6 Degradation/alteration of the land occurs because of mining (2)
Biodiversity is reduced (2)
Habitats of ecosystems are destroyed (2)
Methane (greenhouse gas) is released that contributes to global
warming (2)
Acid mine drainage cause water pollution (2)
ANY TWO (2 x 2) (4)
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2.5 2.5.1 It is an energy source that can naturally replenish
itself (2)
[CONCEPT] (1 x 2) (2)
2.5.2 Lowers the demand and use of fossil fuels (1) (1 x 1) (1)
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2.5.3 It is a threat to wildlife e.g. birds (2)
Destroys ecosystems (2)
Destruction of habitats (2)
Removing natural vegetation/deforestation is required to set
up wind farms (2)
It is not aesthetically pleasing/visual pollution (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
2.5.4 Located at latitudes that receive enough sunlight to cause
pressure differences (2)
The coastline provides enough windy areas for its energy to be
harnessed (2)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 2) (2)
2.5.5 It is cheaper as it only requires wind to work (2)
Creates jobs in the setting up and maintenance of
wind turbines (2)
People learn skills that could be put to use in other sectors
of the economy (2)
Maintenance costs are minimal (2)
It is affordable for homeowners and businesses to set up
their own power grids (2)
Farmers can rent out land to wind farms (2)
It is a green source of energy which saves the country on
fines for excessive carbon emissions (2)
[ANY FOUR] (4 x 2) (8)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 120
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SECTION B
QUESTION 3: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
3.1. MAP SKILLS AND CALCULATIONS
3.1.1 B (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 Smaller (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.1.3 A= L x B
L = 4.2 cm x 100 = 420 🗸 m
B = 3.8 cm x 100= 380 m
A = 420 m x 380 m 🗸
= 159 600m² 🗸 (3 x 1) (3)
3.1.4 The difference in years: 2024 – 2014 = 10 years 🗸
Mean annual change: 5' 🗸 W
Total change: 10 x 5' W = 50' 🗸 W
Magnetic declination for 2024: 18°23' WTN + 🗸 50' W = 18°73ʹ WTN
= 19°13’ WTN 🗸 (5 x 1) (5)
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3.2 MAP INTERPRETATION
3.2.1 C (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.2.2 C (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.2.3 It cannot be renewed or replenished (1 x 2) (2)
3.2.4 There are diggings (2)
There is open cast mine (2)
There are excavations (2)
There is mine dump (2)
ANY ONE (1 x 2) (2)
3.2.5 Solar energy (1)
Wind energy (1) (2 x 1) (2)
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3.2.6 Afforestation (2)
Planting vegetation (2)
Efficient waste management (2)
Education and awareness campaigns (2)
ANY TWO (2 x 2) (4)
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3.3 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM.
3.3.1 D (1) (1 x 1) (1)
3.3.2 Describes characteristics of features/ descriptive information. (2) (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.3 It is a national road, or it is the N11 (1)
Tar road (1)
Runs through an urban area/Middleburg (1)
[ANY ONE] (1 x 1) (1)
3.3.4 They need to analyse where the industrial areas are found
in relation to the rivers/other water sources (2)
Take aerial photographs and compare changes in water
quality of the river (water colour, water temperature, water
density, algae …) (2)
Take river samples to determine if mining activities are
polluting water source (2)
Remotely sensed data valuable tool in monitoring water
quality in different water sources (2)
[ANY TWO] (2 x 2) (4)
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SECTION B TOTAL : 30
GRAND TOTAL : 150
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