SOCIAL SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY

GRADE 9 EXAMINATION

2016 NOVEMBER

MARKS: 100 TIME: 1 HOUR

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Question 1

1.1 Match the statements in column B with their correct definition from column A. Write only the
question number and the letter representing your answer e.g. 1.1.11 – K.

Column A Column B

1.1.1. Contour A. Conventional sign that appears as a blue line on a map

1.1.2. Altitude B. An example of a ratio scale
1.1.3. Bench mark C. A line that joins places of equal height
1.1.4. Aerial photograph D. A term that’s describes the rivers in a mapped area
1.1.5. Pipeline E. A photograph that shows height
1.1.6. Map co-ordinates F. The height above sea level
1.1.7. Drainage G. The relationship between distance on a map and the distance on the
1.1.8. Map scale ground
1.1.9. 1: 50 000 H. A height indicator found alongside a road
1.1.10. Orthophoto map I. A photographic image of the landscape
J. The latitude and longitude position on a map

(10x1=10)
1.2 Refer to the map extract below and then select the answer given in brackets. Write down only the
question number and your answer e.g. 1.2.11 – Geography.

1.2.1 The height indicator labelled A is a (trig. beacon/spot height).

1.2.2 The communication route at B is a (road/railway).
1.2.3 A (gentle/steep) slope is found at C.
1.2.4 (Water/sand) is pumped at feature D.
1.2.5 The v-shaped contour lines at E indicate a river (plain/valley) at E.
1.2.6 If the contour interval of this map is 20 metres the contour value of F is (1220/1260) metres.
1.2.7 The dotted line at E represents a (perennial/non-perennial) river.
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1.2.8 The mode of transport along the line at H is (railway/walking).
1.2.9 The area around B is (flat/hilly).
1.2.10 The dried up water feature at I is a (pan/swamp).
(10x1=10)
1.3 Refer to the 1: 50 000 topographic map extract and then answer the questions.

1.3.1 Locate the railway station found in block J4.

(a) Name this railway station.
(1x1=1)
(b) Give the direction of this railway station from the top of Majuba Hill (located in block H3).
(1x2=2)
1.3.2 Calculate the distance of the main road from block K4 to F5. Show all you working.
(3x1=3)
1.3.3 Give the height of the trig. beacon located close to 29° 53’ E.
(1x2=2)
1.3.4 Locate the triangle area in blocks G5, G6 and H5 and H6. It is in this area that there are sawmills.
(a) State whether the sawmill is a natural or constructed feature.
(1x2=2)
(b) Give one raw material for these sawmills.
(1x2=2)
1.3.5 Locate the Majuba Hill in blocks H2 and H3.
(a) Name the line of latitude that lies to the south of this hill.
(1x2=2)
(b) What does the monument labelled Majuba 1881 tell you about this hill.
(1x1=1)
(15)
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Question 2

2.1 Match the statements in column B with their correct term from column A. Write only the question
number and the letter representing your choice of answer e.g. 2.1.11 –K.

Column A Column B

2.1.1. Economic indicator of development A. Leads to high risk and political instability
2.1.2. Social indicator of development B. Gross Domestic Product
2.1.3. Environmental indicator of development C. Good education
2.1.4. Human Development Index D. Developing the present without destroying the
2.1.5. Colonialism environment for future development
2.1.6. Globalisation E. Life Expectancy
2.1.7. Industrial revolution F. Has a development score of 0 to 1
2.1.8. Helps fight HIV-AIDS G. Technological reason for development
2.1.9. Wars, civil unrests and protests H. Pollution levels
2.1.10. Sustainable development I. Unequal trading relationship between MEDC
and LEDC
J. Historical reason for differences in
development levels

(10x1=10)

2.2 Refer to the figure below and then select the answer from the choices given in brackets. Write only
the question number and the answer.

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 (a) (Weathering/erosion) is the process whereby rocks are worn away.
(b) (Carbonation/freeze thaw action) would be most common in the high mountains.
(c) The above river is an agent of (weathering/erosion).
(d) The flat plain alongside the river is formed by (deposition/erosion).
(e) The fine sediments found in the river are also known as river (sand/silt).
(f) A river delta is commonly found in the (upper/lower) course of the river.
(g) The beach found along the coast is formed by sand (transportation/deposition) of
the ocean.
(h) If a sand bar seals off the river from the ocean a river (lagoon/mouth) is formed.
(8x1=8)
2.3 Refer to the following figure showing soil erosion.

2.3.1 Provide a definition to the geographical term of soil erosion

(1x2=2)
2.3.2 The soil erosion in the above figure has more to do with human than physical factors.

(a) Evaluate the above statement using evidence form the above figure.
(3x2=6)
(b) Suggest ONE strategy people can take to minimise soil erosion along the
slope in the above figure.
(2x2=4)
(20)
(30)

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Question 3

3.1 Refer to the figure below showing the fish stock off South Africa shores.

Abalone
Totally
White steenbra
Makro shark Depleted
Southern Blue-fin tuna
Yellow-fin tuna
Soup-fin shark

Depleted
Prawns
Oysters
Albacone tuna
Bigeyetu na

(a) State whether fish as a food source is a renewable or non-renewable resource, giving a
reason for your answer.
(3x1=3)
(b) Provide the term which explains the depletion of fish species.
(1x2=2)
(c) Account for the depletion of South Africa’s fish species as listed in the above figure.
(3x2=6)
(d) Describe the impact of the loss of fish as a food source for South Africa.
(2x2=4)
(e) Describe, in a paragraph of no more than 8 lines, sustainable fishing strategies
that South Africa can adopt.
(4x2=8)
3.2 Refer to the figure below showing foods that are genetically modified.

(a) Give the aim of using genetically modified foods as listed in the figure.
(1x2=2)
(b) Discuss why there is resistance to eating genetically modified food.
(2x2=4)
(c) Justify why genetically modified farming is not a sustainable farming
approach.
(2x2=4)
(d) Name ONE sustainable farming approach that can be used to produce more
food.
(1x2=2)

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 SOCIAL SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY
GRADE 9 EXAMINATION
2016 NOVEMBER

MEMORANDUM

Question 1

1.1
1.1.1 C
1.1.2 F
1.1.3 H
1.1.4 I
1.1.5 A
1.1.6 J
1.1.7 A
1.1.8 G
1.1.9 B
1.1.10 E 10 x 1 = 10

1.2
1.2.1 spot height
1.2.2 road
1.2.3 steep
1.2.4 water
1.2.5 valley
1.2.6 1220
1.2.7 non-perennial
1.2.8 walking
1.2.9 flat
1.2.10 pan 10 x 1 = 10

1.3
1.3.1 (a) Majuba

(b) SE

1.3.2 13cm x 0.5km = 6.5 km (5 – 8 km)

1.3.3 1760.5 m

1.3.3 (a) Constructed

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 (b) trees

1.3.4 (a) 27° 29’ S

(b) Historical- cemetery- battlefield 15

Question 2

2.1
2.1.1 B
2.1.2 E
2.1.3 H
2.1.4 F
2.1.5 J
2.1.6 I
2.1.7 G
2.1.8 C
2.1.9 A
2.1.10 D 10 x 1 = 10

2.2
(a) Weathering
(b) Freeze thaw action
(c) erosion
(d) deposition
(e) silt
(f) lower
(g) deposition
(h) lagoon 8x1=8

2.3

2.3.1 The removal of more soil than that can be replaced

2.3.2 (a) Human:

- removal of trees/vegetation
- building on a steep hill
- improper drainage of hill
- covering soil with concrete or tar 3x2=6

(b) Stabilize the bank

Plant more vegetation
Put in better drainage
Don’t build on steep slopes 2x2=4

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Question 3

3.1 (a) Renewable provided it is used wisely and not over fished

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 (b) Over-fishing

(c) Being depleted because of:

- modern fishing methods make it easier to catch fish

- modern methods of bigger nets
- bigger fishing fleets
- fishing factories out at sea
- increase in world population needing food
- lack of patrol of fishing grounds 3x2=6

(d) Less fish as food source

- increase lack of food
- food insecurity rises
- fish becomes more expensive to eat
- move over to other food sources which may be more expensive
- ANY REASONABLE ANSWER 2x2=4

(e) TWO sustainable fishing strategies

- establish fishing quotas to limit the number of fish caught
- introduce laws that limit fishing and have fines
- establish marine conservation areas to protect fishing areas
- ban trawling and monitor all fishing vessels
- have awareness campaigns
- produce consumer posters highlighting endangered species
ANY REASONABLE ANSWER 4x2=8

3.2
(a) To increase the crop yield so as to feed more people

(b) Resistance to GMO

- unsure of the impacts
- not enough information about side effects
- distrust of the idea of changing genes and eating it
ANY REASONABLE ANSWER 2x2=4

(c) It is a scientific approach to farming

It can serious side effects on the environment
The farmer has to keep buying GMO seeds
ANY REASONABLE ANSWER 2x2=4

(d) Rotational cropping

Better soil management such as using compost instead of artificial fertilisers
Allow ecosystem to take care of pests and predators 1x2=2

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  ANALYSIS GRID FOR COGNITIVE DEMAND  
  GRADE 9   100
  Geography Year End Exam 2016 30% 50% 20%  
  30 19 31 14 6 0  

Remembering

Understanding

Evaluating
Analysing

Creating
Applying
   
  LOWER MIDDLE HIGHER  

Total mark
Quest nr

Mark

ACTION VERB 30 50 20
  Test values

  How are you doing? 30 50 20 100 Test total correct

  1.1 Match 10 5 5         10 Correct
  1.2 Select 10 5   5       10 Correct
  1.3.1 Name 1     1       1 Correct
    Give 2     2       2 Correct
  1.3.2 Calculate 3   1 2       3 Correct
  1.3.3 Give 2 1   1       2 Correct
  1.3.4 State 2 2           2 Correct
    Give 2 2           2 Correct
  1.3.5 Name 2     1 1     2 Correct
    What 1 1           1 Correct
  2.1 Match 10 5 5         10 Correct
  2.2 Select 8 4 4         8 Correct
  2.3.1 Provide 2   2         2 Correct
  2.3.2 Evaluate 6         6   6 Correct
    Suggest 4     2 2     4 Correct
  3.1 State 3 1 2         3 Correct
    Provide 2 2           2 Correct
    Account 6     3 3     6 Correct
    Describe 4     4       4 Correct
    Describe 8     4 4     8 Correct
  3.2 Give 2     2       2 Correct
    Discuss 4     4       4 Correct
    Justify 4       4     4 Correct
    Name 2 2           2 Correct
                    0 Correct
                    0 Correct
                    0 Correct
                    0 Correct
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30 50 20 100
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  30 19 31 14 6 0  
Note
  : Lower order is correct Test total: 100
   
  Middle order is correct  
   
  Higher order is correct  
                       

HIGHER
20%
LOWER
30%

LOWER
MIDDLE

HIGHER

MIDDLE
50%

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