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SENIOR CERTIFICATE/
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

GEOGRAPHY P2

NOVEMBER 2020

MARKS: 75

TIME: 1½ hours

EXAMINATION
NUMBER:
CENTRE
NUMBER:

M In SM In DM In CM In IM In MC EA EX RM In
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
TOT

This question paper consists of 15 pages and

1 page for rough work and calculations.

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RESOURCE MATERIAL

1. An extract from the topographic map 2527CA RUSTENBURG (WEST)

2. Orthophoto map 2527 CA 15 TLHABANE

3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by schools for their own use.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your EXAMINATION NUMBER and CENTRE NUMBER in the spaces on

the cover page.

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

3. You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographic map 2527CA RUSTENBURG

(WEST) and an orthophoto map 2527 CA 15 TLHABANE of a part of the
mapped area.

4. You must hand the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator
at the end of this examination session.

5. You may use the blank page at the end of this question paper for all rough work
and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.

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

7. 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.

8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

9. You may make use of a magnifying glass.

10. The area demarcated in RED/BLACK on the topographic map represents the
area covered by the orthophoto map.

11. 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

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RUSTENBURG

Rustenburg was established in 1851 as a central place town to support a fertile farming
area producing citrus fruit, tobacco, peanuts, sunflower seeds, maize, wheat and
cattle. The area became a primary agricultural region with vast citrus estates due to the
favourable climate.

Rustenburg is home to the two largest platinum mines in the world and the world's
largest platinum refinery, which processes around 70% of the world's platinum.

Lately, the vast citrus estates in the region have been in constant decline due to
pollution from increased smelting and beneficiating processes by the mines.
(Beneficiation is when value is added to the raw materials.)

Rustenburg has a temperate climate. It has very warm summers and mild winters. Due
to the altitude, summers are not quite as hot as one might expect. Precipitation occurs
mainly in summer.

[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/rustenburg]

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 2527CA
RUSTENBURG (WEST) as well as the orthophoto map 2527 CA 15 TLHABANE.
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.

1.1 Rustenburg is situated in …

A Gauteng.
B Limpopo.
C the North West.
D the Free State.

1.2 The contour interval on the orthophoto map is … metres.

A 5
B 10
C 20
D 25

1.3 The map index of the topographic map, south-west of 2527CA RUSTENBURG,
is …

A 2527CC.
B 2526DD.
C 2527AC.
D 2526BD.

1.4 The grid reference/coordinates of trigonometrical station 256 in block C1 on the

topographic map is …

A 25°34'35"S 27°05'19"E.
B 27°05'35"S 25°34'19"E.
C 27°05'34"S 25°35'19"E.
D 25°34'23"S 27°05'33"E.

1.5 The approximate distance from K in block H10 on the topographic map along
the railway to Rustenburg in a south-easterly direction is … km.

A 1
B 1,5
C 2
D 2,5

1.6 Stream L in block B2 on the topographic map flows in a … direction.

A south-westerly
B northerly
C north-easterly
D southerly

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1.7 The climate of Rustenburg is mainly influenced by …

A altitude.
B fronts.
C the ocean.
D aspect.

1.8 At night the … wind influences the temperatures of Geelhoutpark (H8) on the
topographic map.

A anabatic
B katabatic
C onshore
D offshore

1.9 The N4 passes through a … in the Magaliesberg mountain range.

A ridge
B valley
C gorge
D gap

1.10 Land-use zone 1 on the orthophoto map is the … zone.

A transition
B commercial
C residential
D industrial

1.11 The physical expansion of Rustenburg in a westerly direction is mostly limited

by the ...

A cultivated lands.
B national road.
C mountain range.
D water features.

1.12 Rustenburg was originally classified as a … town.

A central place
B specialised
C break-of-bulk
D trade and transport

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1.13 The main activity within the Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment on
the topographic map is part of the … sector.

A primary
B secondary
C tertiary
D quaternary

1.14 The feature at 2 on the orthophoto map is a/an …

A industry.
B mall.
C school.
D station.

1.15 The vertical aerial photograph from which the orthophoto map was produced
was taken between …

A 06:00 and 07:00.

B 10:00 and 11:00.
C 14:00 and 15:00.
D 18:00 and 19:00.
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QUESTION 2: MAP CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES

2.1 Refer to the hiking trail in blocks A5 and B5 on the topographic map.

2.1.1 Determine the 2020 magnetic bearing (MB) of the hiking trail from
M to N in blocks A5 and B5 if the updated mean magnetic
declination (MD) is 17°40' west of true north. Show ALL
calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.

Formula:
Magnetic bearing = true bearing + magnetic declination

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(2 x 1) (2)

2.1.2 Explain why it is important to use the magnetic bearing instead of

the true bearing to determine direction on topographic maps.

_____________________________________________________

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(1 x 1) (1)

2.2 Refer to the orthophoto map and answer the questions on gradient.

2.2.1 Determine the average gradient of the slope for a truck that will
transport its cargo (goods) from the industries at 3 (1 160 m above
sea level) to the railway station at 4 (1 148 m above sea level) on
the orthophoto map. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded
for calculations.
vertical interval (VI)
Formula: Average gradient =
horizontal equivalent (HE)

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(5 x 1) (5)

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2.2.2 Fill in the correct values for X and Y in the space on the diagram
below with regard to the answer to QUESTION 2.2.1.

Y _______

X ________
(2 x 1) (2)

2.2.3 Why will it be easy for the truck to transport its cargo over the
calculated gradient?

_____________________________________________________

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(1 x 1) (1)

2.3 Refer to the line drawn from spot height 1461 in block C1 to the ruin at O in
block C2 on the topographic map.

2.3.1 Complete the rough cross-section below from spot height 1461 in
block C1 to the ruin at O in block C2.

(3 x 1) (3)

2.3.2 Is the ruin at O in block C2 intervisible from spot height 1461 in

block C1? Answer YES or NO. Give a reason for your answer.

Yes OR No: ___________________________________________

Reason: ____________________________________________

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(1 + 1) (2)

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2.3.3 Calculate the vertical exaggeration (VE) of the cross-section

between spot height 1461 in block C1 and the ruin at O in
block C2 if the vertical scale is 1 cm represents 20 m.

Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.

vertical scale (VS)

Formula: Vertical exaggeration =
horizontal scale (HS)

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(4 x 1) (4)
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QUESTION 3: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION

3.1 The temperature graph below illustrates the general temperature change
during the day from spot height 1614 (P) in block 6 to the technical college
(Q) in block 10 on the topographic map.
Temperature increase

6 10

3.1.1 The general trend of the change in temperature from P to Q is

(increasing/decreasing)

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(1 x 1) (1)

3.1.2 Give a reason from the topographic map to explain the difference in
temperature at P and Q.

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(1 x 2) (2)

3.1.3 Identify and explain ONE strategy that could be implemented by the
local municipality in block 10.

Identification: __________________________________________

Explanation: __________________________________________

__________________________________________
(1 + 2) (3)

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3.2 Refer to the river system in block C7.

3.2.1 Identify the drainage pattern of the river system in block C7.

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(1 x 1) (1)

3.2.2 State the underlying rock structure associated with the drainage
pattern identified in QUESTION 3.2.1.

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(1 x 1) (1)

3.2.3 Determine the stream order of the river system at point R.

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(1 x 2) (2)

3.3 Refer to the stream flowing southwards in block G4.

3.3.1 In which stage of the fluvial cycle is the stream in block G4?

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(1 x 1) (1)

3.3.2 Give ONE piece of evidence from block G4 to support your answer
to QUESTION 3.3.1.

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(1 x 1) (1)

3.4 Refer to blocks C10 and G7 on the topographic map.

3.4.1 Identify the street plans (patterns) at S in block C10 and at T in

block G7.

Street plan S: _________________________________________

Street plan T: _________________________________________

(2 x 1) (2)

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3.4.2 State TWO advantages of street plan (pattern) T in block G7.

Street plan T: _________________________________________

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(2 x 1) (2)

3.4.3 Give evidence from the topographic map for the development of
the street plan (pattern) at T.

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(1 x 2) (2)

3.5 Refer to the mining activities of Townlands Platinum Mines on the orthophoto
map and topographic map.

3.5.1 Give ONE reason evident on the topographic map that indicates
that mining at Townlands Platinum Mines is practised on a large
scale.

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(1 x 1) (1)

3.5.2 Explain how mining activities at Townlands Platinum Mines caused

an environmental injustice in the area.

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(1 x 2) (2)

3.5.3 Discuss the positive impact that Townlands Platinum Mines has on
the economic development of Rustenburg.

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(2 x 2) (4)
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QUESTION 4: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)

4.1 COMPONENTS OF GIS

4.1.1 Identify the components A and B.

A: ___________________________________________________

B: ___________________________________________________
(2 x 1) (2)

4.1.2 Why is component B important in GIS processes?

_____________________________________________________

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(1 x 2) (2)

4.2 Two locations (blocks F10 and H7 on the topographic map) have been
identified for the development of a new cemetery. A GIS specialist has been
appointed by the local municipality to recommend the best site for this
development.

4.2.1 Which of the TWO locations (block F10 or block H7) will be most
suitable for the development of the new cemetery?

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(1 x 1) (1)

4.2.2 Identify TWO data layers that can be used in deciding on the new
location for the cemetery.

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(2 x 1) (2)
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4.2.3 Give a reason for your choice of ONE of the data layers identified in
QUESTION 4.2.2.

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(1 x 2) (2)

4.3 Refer to block J1 on the topographic map.

4.3.1 What is vector data?

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(1 x 1) (1)

4.3.2 Give ONE natural line feature that the farmer used to determine the
site of the cultivated land in block J1.

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(1 x 1) (1)

4.3.3 Agricultural activity in block J1 on the topographic map is confined

along the river.

(a) Draw the symbol of the point feature that is used to

extract ground water to increase water supply for
agriculture, on the enlarged illustration of block J1 below.
This feature must be 40 mm southwest of the Broodskraal
settlement (V).

(2 x 1) (2)

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(b) Explain the advantage of this specific location of the point

feature drawn in QUESTION 4.3.3(a) for farming in the
area.

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(1 x 2) (2)
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ROUGH WORK AND CALCULATIONS

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