GEOGRAPHY
GRADE 10
MAPWORK
Date: 15 May 2024 Total: 50 marks
Time: 60 min Formal Assessment
NAME:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:
1. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided on the question paper.
2. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present your work neatly.
3. Carefully study the 1:50 000 topographical map extract 2828 CB CLARENS (EXTRACT).
4. The map has grid lines with markings A to I and 1 to 8 that may be used to identify locations.
5. The topographical map, and your completed answer script must be handed to the teacher after
class.
6. On page 2 there is a glossary of words. This will help you understand what the words in bold in
the questions are asking you to do. There is also a translation of some words appearing on the
maps.
7. A ruler and a calculator may be used.
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GLOSSARY
WORD MEANING
Analyse Separate: examine and interpret critically.
Calculate Work out using figures
Describe List the main characteristics of something. Give an account of.
Identify Give the essential characteristics of. To name.
List Write an itemized series of concise statements.
Name To state something. To identify. List. Give. Mention.
State To present information plainly without discussion.
Suggest To propose an explanation or solution.
Translation of words
English to Afrikaans
Diggings Delwery
Furrow Voor
Nature reserve Natuurreservaat
Canal Kanaal
Sewage works Rioolwerke
Clinic Kliniek
Purification plant Watersuiweringsaanleg
Caravan park Karavaanpark
Aerodrome Vliegveld
Golf course Gholfbaan
Picnic place Piekniekplek
Rifle range Skietbaan
Yacht club Seiljagklub
Hexagon Seshoek
Location map: Location of Clarens in South Africa
The town of Clarens is situated in the foothills of
the Maluti Mountains in close proximity to the
Golden Gate National Park and the mountain
kingdom of Lesotho. Clarens is an artist's haven
with many well-known artists who either live in or
frequent the town on a regular basis. The village
is surrounded with scenic views. The mild climate
makes for the ideal weekend getaway for city
dwellers from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and
Durban. These cities are all approximately 300
km from Clarens – a comfortable 3 to 4 hours’
drive away.
E Clarens is known for its Beer Festival and Cherry
picking festival.
The town is known as the 'Jewel of the Free
State' – rich in beauty, with an aura of peace and
tranquillity.
Refer to the location map above, as well as the topographical map extract to answer the following
questions.
QUESTION 1: Atlas use, map projections and map orientation and techniques
1.1 State two ways in which the scale has been presented on the map of Clarens?
(2)
1.2 State the contour interval used in this map
(1)
1.3 The map code for Clarens is 2828CB, fully explain what this means.
(3)
1.3.1 Draw a rough sketch of a 16 square grid to show the map reference 2828CB.
(4)
1.3.2 Provide the map reference of the topographic map sheet to the north-east of 2828CB
CLARENS.
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1.4 1.4.1 Identify the country labelled D on the location map.
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1.4.2 Name the province labelled C on the location map.
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1.4.3 What is the capital city of the province in which Clarens is located?
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1.5 Across the bottom of the topographical map is a border.
1.5.1 Identify the type of border.
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1.5.2 Name the two areas separated by this border.
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1.5.3 Name the river that creates this border.
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1.5.4 Conventional symbols can be classified into three categories. Name and provide an
example of each one. Use the correct colour for the symbols.
(9)
1.5.5 Identify the type of road in block H2
(1)
1.6 Name the ocean labelled E.
(1)
1.6.1 Is the ocean mentioned in 1.5.1 cold or warm?
(1)
1.6.2 Provide the name of the ocean current found at E.
(1)
1.6.3 Identify two ways of showing height used in block G2.
(2)
1.6.4 Calculate the distance in km from the intersection of the R712 and the R711 in Clarens (A4) to
Golden Gate.
(5)
1.6.2 If you left the intersection in Clarens at 7:30 and were travelling at a speed of 100km/hr, what
time would you arrive at Golden Gate? (3)
1.7 Calculate the area named Photograph 1that is marked in green located at the south eastern
corner of the map.
Calculation
(3)
1.8 Use a grid square of 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm to calculate the area of the irregular shape of Schaapplats
marked by the black border near the central part of the map.
Calculation
(5)
