NATIONAL SENIOR
CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
GEOGRAPHY
TASK 4
CONTROLLED TEST
18 AUGUST 2022
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY of SA
MARKS: 60
TIME: 1 HOUR
This question paper consists of 7 pages.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of ONE question with 5 sub- sections.
2. Answer ALL sub- sections
3. All diagrams are included in the question paper.
4. Leave a line open between sub-sections.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
6. Illustrate your answers with labelled diagrams, where possible.
7. Write neatly and legibly.
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Select ONE term/concept for each of the following descriptions. Write only the
term/concept next to the question number (1.1.1 to 1.1.7) in the ANSWER
BOOK, e.g. 1.1.8 Local trade.
Ubiquitous; Footloose; Light; Raw material-orientated ;Market-orientated ;Heavy
;Large scale ; Bridge;
1.1.1 Industries located in between the source of raw material and the
customer.
1.1.2 Industries located on the outskirts of settlement because of high
levels of noise and air pollution.
1.1.3 Industries like sugar mill which locates close to sugar plantations.
1.1.4 Industries whose location is not determined by access to markets or
raw materials.
1.1.5 This industry is associated with clothing or food processing.
1.1.6 These industries locate close to customers.
1.1.7 Industries that can be located anywhere and are not restricted by
the location of markets or raw materials. (7 x 1) (7)
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1.2 Refer to the infographic below on the Economic sectors, and choose the
correct word from those given in brackets. Write only the word next to the
question number (1.2.1 - 1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1 The (secondary/tertiary) sector refers to the provision of
services.
1.2.2 The economic growth in the primary sector declined due to
the decrease in (agriculture/mining).
1.2.3 The service sector that has shown the biggest growth is
(mining/finance).
1.2.4 The growth in trade is linked to a growth in
(manufacturing/agriculture).
1.2.5 After extraction, value is added to raw materials in the
(secondary/tertiary) sector.
1.2.6 The sector to which tourism makes a contribution is the
(secondary/tertiary) sector.
1.2.7 The (secondary/tertiary) sector contributes the least to the
SA’s economy.
1.2.8 (manufacturing/transport) is one example of the tertiary
sector. (8 x 1) (8)
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1.3 Refer to the graph on the supply and demand of sugar cane and answer the
questions that follows.
1.3.1 In which year was supply for sugar cane lower than its demand?
(1 x 1) (1)
1.3.2 State the physical factors contributing to this lower supply of sugar
cane. (2 x 1) (2)
1.3.3 Identify the relationship between the supply and demand of sugar
cane from 2015 to 2018. (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.4 Name any ONE link industry which may benefit from sugar cane
farming. (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.5 Discuss the economic factors hindering the production of sugar in
South Africa. (2 x 2) (4)
1.3.6 Explain the importance of sugar cane farming to the local
community. (2 x 2) (4)
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1.4 Study the infographic below showing Maputo Corridor and answer the questions
that follow.
THE MAPUTO DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR SDI
The Maputo Development Corridor
runs from Witbank in Mpumalanga,
through Nelspruit, to the capital of
Mozambique, Maputo. The
transport rout offers the shortest link
from Gauteng, the industrial heart of
South Africa, to an export harbor.
One hundred and thirty investment
opportunities have been identified
for infrastructure provision and for
agriculture, mining, energy,
chemicals and manufacturing.
The main infrastructure projects are the N4 Maputo Corridor toll road, costing R1,5
billion, the upgrading of the railway line from Ressano Garcia to Maputo, the upgrading
of the Maputo port (including the dredging of the harbor to make it deeper) and the
upgrading of telecommunication.
[Source: Google]
1.4.1 What was the main aim of the Maputo Corridor? (1 x 1) (1)
1.4.2 Name TWO projects associated with the Maputo Development
Corridor. (2 x 1) (2)
1.4.3 The establishment of the Maputo Development Corridor will address
the problem of industrial centralization in Gauteng. Explain this
statement. (2 x 2) (4)
1.4.4 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, outline the economic
advantages for communities living along the Maputo Development
Corridor. (4 x 2) (8)
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1.5 Refer to the extract based on Dube Trade Port IDZ.
DUBE TRADE PORT IDZ
[Source: Google]
1.5.1 In which province is Dube trade port located. (1 x 1) (1)
1.5.2 Name any TWO development zones surrounding Dube trade port.
(2 x 1) (2)
1.5.3 Which are the main sectors that would benefit from Dube trade port
operations. (2 x 1) (2)
1.5.4 Discuss the factors that favors the development of the Dube Trade
Port IDZ. (2 x 2) (4)
1.5.5 Outline the economic impact of the Dube Trade Port IDZ to the local
community?
(3 x 2) (6)
TOTAL: 60
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