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TYPE OF TASK: MAPWORK TASK (2023)

SUBJECT : GEOGRAPHY

GRADE : 12

TERM : TWO

EXAMINER : EKHURELENI SOUTH

MODERATOR : TSHWANE SOUTH

TIME : 1 hour

TOTAL : 60

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION : March 2023

TERM WEIGHTING : 100

SBA WEIGHTING : 20

This task consist of 11 pages

Map work task Grade 12 Term 2 2022

RESOURCE MATERIAL

1. An extract from the topographic map 2629 DB ERMELO

2. Orthophoto map 2629 DB 5 ERMELO

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.

2. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be allocated
for these.

3. Indicate the unit of measurement or compass direction in the final answer of

calculations, e.g. 10 km; 2,1 cm; west of true north.

4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

5. The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area
covered by the orthophoto map.

6. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographic map:

ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Diggings Uitgrawings
River Rivier
Cemetery Begraafplaas
Protected Natural Environment Beskermde Natuurlike Omgewing
Technical College Tegniese Kollege

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ERMELO

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QUESTION 1 – MULTIPLE CHOICE AND CALCULATIONS

1.1 The questions below are based on the 1: 50 000 topographic map 2629 DB
ERMELO as well as the orthophoto map 2629 5 ERMELO. 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. (4 x 1) (4)

1.1.1 The province located west of ERMELO is …

A. Gauteng.
B. Limpopo.
C. North West.
D. Free state

1.1.2 The contour interval on the topographic map is … metres.

A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 25

1.1.3 The map index of the topographic map, north-west of 2629 DB ERMELO, is …

A. 2629 BC
B. 2629 DD
C. 2629 DA
D. 2629 BD

1.1.4 The coordinates of F in block B1 on the topographic map is …

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A. 26°31'35"S 29°55'28"E.
B. 29°55'28"S 26°31'35"E.
C. 26°31'35"E 29°55'28"S.
D. 29°55'28"E 26°31'35"S.

1. Refer to spot height 1738, F in block B1 and windpump, G in block B3 on the

2 topographic map.

1.2.1 Using the information on the topographic map, determine the magnetic (7 x 1) (7)
bearing of spot height 1738, F in block B1 from wind pump, G in block
B3 on the topographic map for 2020. Show ALL calculations. Mark will
be awarded for calculations.

Formula: MB = True Bearing (TB) + Magnetic Declination (MD)

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1.2.2 Why does the magnetic declination change over time? (1 x 2) (2)
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1.2.3 The sketch below represents a rough cross-section between spot height 1738, F in
block B1 and wind pump, G in block B3 on the topographic map.

(a) Calculate the average gradient between spot height 1738 and the (5 x 1) (5)
wind pump.

Formula: Average gradient = Vertical interval (VI)

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Horizontal equivalent (HE)

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(b) Is there indivisibility between spot height 1738 and the windpump? (2 x 1) (2)
(Yes/No). Give a reason for your answer

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QUESTION 2 - APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION

2. The questions below are based on the 1: 50 000 topographic map 2629 DB
1 ERMELO as well as the orthophoto map 2629 5 ERMELO. 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.

2.1.1 Land use marked 6 block E5 on the orthophoto map …… (1 x 1) (1)

A. school.
B. university
C. hospital.
D. hotel.

2.1.2 The river flowing in block D3 on the topographic map is flowing in (1 x 1) (1)
a … direction.

A. Western
B. Southerly
C. Northerly
D. Easterly

2.1.3 The predominant land use in Block E 5 on the topographic map is … (1 x 1) (1)

A. Primary Activity
B Secondary Activity

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C Tertiary Activity
D Quaternary

2. Refer to H in block C4 and I in block B5 on the topographic map.

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2.2.1 Identify the street patterns in H and I respectively. (2 x 1) (2)

H - __________________________________________

I - ___________________________

2.2.2 Based on the street patterns identified in QUESTION 2.2.1 above, which (1 x 1) (1)
area H or I is older?
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2.2.3 Provide ONE reason for your answer to QUESTION 2.2.2. (1 x 2) (2)
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2.2.4 Give an advantage of the street pattern H in block C4. (1 x 2) (2)

ADVANTAGE: _______________________________________________________
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2. Refer to the predominant primary activity in block C2 on the topographic map.

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2.3.1 Identify the predominant primary activity in block C2. (1 x 1) (1)

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2.3.2 Provide evidence from the topographic map that suggests that this area (2 x 1) (2)
is a suitable site for the primary activity mentioned in QUESTION 2.3.1
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2.3.3 What role does the row of tress play in the predominant primary activity
in block C4? (1 x 2) (2)
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2. Refer to the temperature graph below, showing the temperature difference between area I
4 block B5 and area F, block B1 on the topographic map

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2.4.1 Determine which letter, A of B the temperature of area I represents on (1 x 1) (1)

the graph.

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2.4.2 Provide a reason, evident on the topographic map, for your answer to (1 x 2) (2)
QUESTION 2.4.1

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2.4.3 Suggest measures that can be put in place to reduce the temperature (1 x 2) (2)
differences between area I and area F.

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2. Refer to the sewage works in block A3.

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2.5.1 Identify the land use zone in which the sewage works is located. (1 x 1) (1)
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2.5.2 Discuss the negative effects the location of the sewage works will have (2 x 2) (4)
on the nearby residential area.
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QUESTION 3 – GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

3.1 The following diagram shows the components of GIS.

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3.1.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following (2 x 1) (2)
questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A – D) in the
box next to each question.

(a) Component A in the illustration above is…

A software
B hardware
C people
D processes

(b) Component B in the illustration above is…

A. software
B hardware
C data
D methods

3.2 Refer to block E1 on the topographic map.

3.2.1 Differentiate between the raster and vector data. (2 x 1) (2)

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3.2.2 Identify a polygon feature in block E1. (1 x 1) (1)

Polygon:
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3.2.3 Refer to the image, of a portion of the topographic map, below and (1 x 1) (1)
draw the symbol of the point feature that is used to extract ground
water

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Drawing:

3.2.4 What is the importance of the point feature identified in QUESTION (1 x 2) (2)
3.2.3 to agriculture in this area?
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3.3 Refer to diagram A and diagram B below.

Diagram A:

Diagram B:

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3.3.1 Resolution refers to the detail to which a map depicts the location (1 x 1) (1)
and shape of geographic features. Which image A or B, has a better
resolution?

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3.3.2 Give a reason for this difference in resolution between Image A and (1 x 2) (2)
Image B.

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3.4 Refer to the settlement of Wesselton in block A4 on the topographic map.

3.4.1 The river that runs along the north-eastern part of the town of (2 x 2) (4)
Wesselton poses a flood threat to the town. Suggest TWO ways in
which the local municipality can use GIS to reduce the impact of a
flood.

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TOTAL : 60

ROUGH WORK

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