education.gov.za NSC Examination Geography Question Paper 2017 : Department of Basic

Organisation : Department of Basic Education
Exam : National Senior Certificate Examinations
Document Type : NSC Sample Question Paper
Subject : Geography
Category : Grade 12
Year : 2017
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Education NSC Examination Geography Question Paper

Marks : 225
Time : 3 hours
** This question paper consists of 13 pages and a 10-page annexure.

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Instructions & Information

1. This question paper consists of FOUR questions.
2. Answer ANY THREE questions of 75 marks each.
3. All diagrams are included in the ANNEXURE.
4. Leave a line between the subsections of questions answered.
5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.

6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
7. Number the answers in the centre of the line.
8. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
9. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
10.Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except when you have to state, name, identify or list.
11.Write neatly and legibly.

Sample Question

Section A

CLIMATE, WEATHER AND GEOMORPHOLOGY :
Answer at least ONE question in this section. If you answer ONE question in SECTION A, you must answer TWO questions in SECTION B.

QUESTION 1 :
1.1 Refer to FIGURE 1.1 showing a synoptic weather map of southern Africa. Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.1.1 The synoptic weather map data was captured at (12:00/14:00).
1.1.2 The season represented by this synoptic weather map is (summer/winter).
1.1.3 Area A on the synoptic weather map is a (ridge/trough).
1.1.4 The weather system associated with the area at A creates (stable/unstable) weather conditions.
1.1.5 The wind at weather station B is a (NNE/SSW) wind.
1.1.6 The wind speed at weather station B is (20/10) knots.
1.1.7 The air pressure at the centre of the South Atlantic anticyclone is (lower/higher) than 1 032 hPa/mb.

1.2 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches the geomorphological description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–I) next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.2.9 J.
COLUMN A – COLUMN B :
1.2.1 Point along a river where two or more streams join together A drainage basin
1.2.2 A stream that joins the main river B watershed
1.2.3 A high-lying area which separates two streams within the same drainage basin C confluence
1.2.4 Entire area drained by a river system D source
1.2.5 Hierarchy of streams in a drainage basin E interfluve
1.2.6 High-lying areas that separate river systems into different drainage basins F river mouth
1.2.7 Point at which a river flows into the ocean G tributary
1.2.8 High-lying area where a river originates H stream orders
I non-perennial river
1.3 FIGURE 1.3 is a three-dimensional representation of a mid-latitude cyclone over the United States of America.
1.3.1 Name fronts A and B. (2 x 1) (2)
1.3.2 In what stage of development is this mid-latitude cyclone? (1 x 1) (1)
1.3.3 Give evidence in the diagram to prove that this mid-latitude cyclone occurs in the Northern Hemisphere. (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.4 Give a reason why front B is associated with a greater rainfall extent than front A. (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.5 Describe the likely weather conditions associated with the cloud type at front A. (2 x 2) (4)
1.3.6 Discuss TWO expected weather changes that could occur when the mid-latitude cyclone reaches the occlusion stage. (2 x 2) (4)

1.4 Study FIGURE 1.4 showing a cartoon on an urban heat island.
1.4.1 Complete the statement describing an urban heat island in A:
An urban heat island describes the phenomenon where … (1 x 1) (1)
1.4.2 Refer to B and give TWO reasons for the heat generated in the city. (2 x 1) (2)
1.4.3 What impact will the increased temperatures have on people living in the city? (2 x 2) (4)
1.4.4 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, provide sustainable methods that can be implemented in an attempt to control the temperature in the city.

1.5 FIGURE 1.5 shows the amount of water in a river in the dry season and the rainy season.
1.5.1 Name the type of river in the photograph. (1 x 1) (1)
1.5.2 Provide evidence from the photograph to support your answer to QUESTION 1.5.1. (1 x 1) (1)
1.5.3 Define the term water table. (1 x 1) (1)
1.5.4 Draw TWO labelled diagrams to show the different positions of the water table in the dry season and the rainy season. (2 x 2) (4)
1.5.5 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain the influence of precipitation and gradient on the amount of deposited material evident on the river bed. (4 x 2) 8)

Section B

RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS & SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Answer at least ONE question in this section. If you answer ONE question in SECTION B, you must answer TWO questions in SECTION A.

QUESTION 3 :
3.1 Indicate whether EACH of the statements below describes an URBAN or a RURAL settlement. Write only URBAN or RURAL next to the question numbers (3.1.1–3.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK.
3.1.1 Unifunctional settlement
3.1.2 Includes towns, cities, a metropolis and a megalopolis
3.1.3 Associated with secondary, tertiary and quaternary activities
3.1.4 Includes farmsteads, hamlets and villages
3.1.5 Displays a dispersed settlement pattern
3.1.6 Has a variety of functions, such as shops, schools and places of worship
3.1.7 Characterised by primary economic activities
3.1.8 Serves the role of a central place (8 x 1) (8)

3.2 Refer to FIGURE 3.2 and match the types of industries in the diagram with the statements below.
3.2.1 Industries that produce perishable goods
3.2.2 Industries that can be located anywhere and are not restricted by the location of markets or raw materials
3.2.3 Industries that can be located anywhere without an effect from factors such as resources or transport
3.2.4 Industries that process bulky raw materials
3.2.5 Industries located on the outskirts of the built-up areas because of noise and air pollution
3.2.6 Industries located between the source of the raw material and the market (customers)
3.2.7 Industries that occupy small spaces and can be located in the city centre

3.3 Refer to FIGURE 3.3 showing a satellite image of a rural settlement situated on the interior plateau in South Africa.
3.3.1 Identify the rural settlement pattern in FIGURE 3.3. (1 x 1) (1)
3.3.2 Give ONE reason for your answer to QUESTION 3.3.1. (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.3 Why is this type of settlement pattern associated with large-scale farming? (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.4 Why does this settlement pattern make farmers vulnerable (at risk) to farm attacks? (1 x 2) (2)
3.3.5 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, discuss the possible factors that would have influenced the location of this settlement. (4 x 2) (8)

QUESTION 4 :
4.1 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–H) next to the question number (4.1.1–4.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 4.1.8 I.
COLUMN A COLUMN B :
4.1.1 Increase in the number of people living in urban areas A urban morphology
4.1.2 Zone on the outskirts of the city where urban and rural land-use functions are mixed B urban sprawl
4.1.3 Ageing and deterioration of buildings in the inner city C rural-urban fringe
4.1.4 Formless expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural areas D urban profile
4.1.5 Internal structure of an urban area E urban growth
4.1.6 System of ranking settlements according to size and functions F urban blight
4.1.7 Increase in the size of urban areas G urban expansion
H urban hierarchy