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NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
TERM 1 SBA MAPWORK TASK
GEOGRAPHY
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 60
This question paper consists of 08 pages
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Resource material provided are: 1:50 00 topographic map 2930 CA
MERRIVALE and 1; 10 000 orthophoto map 2930 CA 5 MERRIVALE
2. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable as marks will be
awarded for these
3. Indicate the unit of measurement or compass direction in the final answer of
calculations e.g. 2km, 5 cm, west of true north
4. The area demarcated in RED and BLACK on the topographic map
represents the area covered by the orthophoto map
5. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on
the topographic map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Diggings Delwery
Mooi River Mooirivier
Sewarage Works Rioolwerke
Nature Reserves Natturreservaat
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QUESTION 1: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
GENERAL INFORMATION ON MERRIVALE
Coordinates:29˚31 'S;30˚14'E
Merrivale is a town in Umgungundlovu District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. The town is
145km north-west of Durban and 5km south-east of Howick.
Merrivale experiences warm wet summers and dry winter seasons. The temperatures
between winter and summer range from 5˚ C and 32˚ C. The topography within the
surroundings of Merrivale varies in elevation from1018 metres to 2308,8 metres above sea
level. [Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merrivale]
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QUESTION 1
1.1 MAPWORK SKILLS AND CALCULATIONS
Refer to the topographical map and the orthophoto map. Various options are provided as
feasible answers to the following questions. Choose the answers and write only the letter (A-
D) next to the question numbers(1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in your answer book., for example 1.1.11 D
1.1.1 D (1X1) (1)
1.1.2 D (1X1) (1)
1.1.3 A (1X1) (1)
1.1.4 B (1X1) (1)
1.1.5 B (1X1) (1)
1.1.6
1 C
2 A
3 D (3X1) (3)
1.1.7
(a) A Oblique aerial photograph
B Vertical aerial photograph
(b) At A, the camera lens is directed at an inclination to the ground (at (2X2) (4)
30 ˚)
At B, the camera lens is directed towards the ground(90˚)
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(c) Provide ONE advantage and disadvantage of each photograph. (2x1) (2)
Oblique aerial photograph Vertical aerial photograph
They are more realistic. Visually Easier to interpret. Can be used as maps.
informative representation of the earth Scale is relatively consistent throughout
surface the entire frame.
Features in the background are often Covers a relatively small area. Difficult to
small. Features in the background can recognize ground features
be hidden.
Refer to the orthophoto map
1.1.7 (a) Calculate a straight line distance in metres from point 6 to point 7 (2x1) (2)
on the orthophoto map. Show ALL calculations.
Distance
9cm√
9cmX0.1= 0.9kmX 1000m =900m√ OR 9cmX100=900m
1mark for the correct measurement
1mark for measurement if correct measurement indicated
(b) Find the true bearing from point 6 to point 7. Show ALL (2X1) (2)
calculations
True bearing
90˚+38˚√=128˚√
1mark for the correct measurement
1mark for the correct answer
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1.2 MAP INTERGRATION
1.2.1 Merrivale experiences warm wet summers and dry winter
seasons. Provide at least two map evidence that Merrival
receives seasonal rainfall (2x2) (4)
Availability of numerous dams
Availability of non-perennial/ periodic rivers
Presence of furrows
Reservoirs
1.2.2 (b) Northwest (1x1) (1)
1.2.3 Give TWO reason evident from the map for your answer (2x2) (4)
The gradient is gentle towards SW
The tributaries join the main stream at an acute angle.
1.2.4 Refer to the orthophoto map
(a) Is the average temperature lower in block E5 or in block (1X1) (1)
in D3
In block E5
(b) Substantiate your answer (1X2) (2)
Evidence of woodland in block E5.
Trees give shade.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide
1.2.5 Was the aerial photograph used to produce the orthophoto map (1+2) (3)
taken between 09;00 and 10:00 or 14:00 and 15:00. Provide
map evidence for your answer.
Between 09;00 and 10;00
Shadows from the highest fall to southwest
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1.2.6 Study the table below on Africa’s weather and climate and answer the
question that follow:
TOWN MAXIMUM MINIMUM
TEMPERATURE (˚C) TEMERATURE (˚C)
Pretoria 24 4
Johannesburg 21 3
Nelspruit/Mbombela 30 9
Polokwane 25 5
Mafikeng 24 6
Bloemfontein 21 3
Kimberley 21 6
Cape Town 19 12
East London 25 13
Durban 25 10
(a) Pretoria (1x1) (1)
(b) Gauteng (1x1) (1)
(c) 24˚C - 4˚C = 20˚C 1 mark for the answer for the correct (1x1) (1)
substitution
(d) 25˚C - 10˚C = 15˚C 1 mark for the answer for the correct (1x1) (1)
substitution
1.2.7 Dams (1+2x2)(5)
Water in a dam is used for irrigation.
Communities use water for domestic use. Dam can be used for
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1.3 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Refer to the area of orthophoto map in block B5
1.3.1 Buffering (1x2) (2)
1.3.2 Study the extract from 2930 CA 5 Merrivale ortho – rectified image
(a) Yes (1x2) (2)
(b) Map shows detailed information/ More pixels have been (1x2) (2)
used.
Features on the orthophoto map are clear.
1.3.3 By adding more descriptive labels. (2x2) (4)
Creating an accurate map
Orthophoto map must be lighter for features to be identified
Making it smaller so features can be clearer
1.3.4. 29˚34'17.8"S (2X1) (2)
30˚12"46.8"E
1.3.4 (a) Remote sensing refers to the process of collecting data (1x2) (2)
from a distance (without physical contact)
(b) Provides data instantly. (1X2) (2)
Provides data without physically present.
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