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EKURHULENI NORTH
DISTRICT
13 NOVEMBER 2018
th

Grade 8 Examination
Subject : Social Sciences
Discipline : Geography
Date : 13th November 2018
Mark Allocation : 75
Time Allocation : 1 ½ Hours

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Write your name and class.

2. All the questions must be answered on the spaces provided.
3. Write neatly and legibly.
4. Learners must not rewrite the sources as answers.
5. The paper consists of two questions and 9 pages

Name and Surname: _______________________________________ Class: ________

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QUESTION 1: SETTLEMENT

1. Answer the following questions:

1.1. Give the meaning of the term settlement.
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1.2. Differentiate between the following activities:
Primary activity:
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Secondary activity:
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Tertiary activity:
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1.3. Match the following terms with the correct descriptions. Write the
correct letter in the Column provided
Term Description Answer
Column
1.3.1 CBD A. designs and implements the developments of 1.3.1 ___
urban areas.
1.3.2 Oblique B. somebody who moves from one place to 1.3.2 ___
another.
1.3.3 Rural-urban C. farmers live close together 1.3.3 ___
fringe
1.3.4 Heavy industry D. facilities that need large spaces, such as golf 1.3.4 ___
courses, airports
1.3.5 Nucleated rural E. needs large areas of flat lands 1.3.5 ___
settlement
1.3.6 Migrant F. photograph taken from an angle. 1.3.6_____
___
1.3.7 Town planner G. commercial zone 1.3 7____

(7x1)(7)

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1.4. Study FIGURE 1.4 A and 1.4 B below and answer the questions that follow:

FIG 1.4 A

1.4.1 Identify 3 land use FIG 1.4 A in the above settlement

a) ______________________________________________________ (1)
b) _______________________________________________________ (1)
c) _______________________________________________________ (1)

1.4.2 Every settlement has its own landmarks (natural or man-made). There are
TWO specific features or landmarks in the above settlement that makes it special.
Which are those?

a) ___________________________________________________________ (1)
b) ___________________________________________________________ (1)

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FIG 1.4 B

1.4.3 Is the above settlement rural or urban?

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1.4.4 Suggest the reason for the location of this settlement
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1.5. Study FIGURE 1.5 below which is classified into high and low-income areas
and answer the following questions:

1.5.1 Explain TWO differences between high income areas and low income
areas.
a) ____________________________________________________________
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 b) ____________________________________________________________
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1.6. Study FIGURE 1.6 below and answer the following questions:

FIGURE 1.6

http://forte.euforic.co/push-pull-factors/migration-ppt-video
1.6.1. Define the term rural-urban migration.

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1.6.2. Write a paragraph of not more than 8 lines. Discuss ONE PULL- and ONE
PUSH factor and the 3 social issues/effects/impact they will have on the
population in the urban areas. (5x1)(5)
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[Total marks 30]

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QUESTION 2: (TRANSPORT)
Study the FOUR pictures below and answer the following questions:
Susan went to her local shopping centre and bought the following items.
FIGURE 2.1

2.1 Select TWO items from FIGURE 2.1 above that may have involved
international trade. Write down the alphabet letter of the item.
___________ ___________ (2x1)(2)
2.2 Match the best type of transport from FIGURE 2.2 below with the
goods in FIGURE 2.1. Answer by giving the correct alphabet letter e.g 5- E
(4x1)(4)
FIGURE 2.2

1 ________ 2 _________

3 _________ 4 _________

2.3 Choose the type of transport to match the statement below. Write
only the number in FIGURE 2.2 above e.g. 5 in the provided space. 4x1)(4)
a) Transport long distances across the world and is relatively cheap. ________
b) Transport light and very valuable goods. _________
c) Transport of perishable goods such as frozen or chilled food. _________
d) Need to transfer the goods straight to the users/traders. __________

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2.4.1 The common form of transport on land is by road. Name TWO advantages
of road transport. (2x2)(4)
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2.4.2 Name TWO disadvantages of road transport. (2x2)(4)

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2.5 Transport issues in South Africa: Study the following picture and answer the
questions below:

2.5.1 Which transport problem is illustrated/ shown in this picture? (2)

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2.5.2 What negative effects does this transport problem have? Mention 3. (3x2)(6)
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2.5.3 Which kind of vehicle can you see the most? (1)
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2.5.4 How will an increase in the number of people commuting in their own cars
impact on the transport problem illustrated? (2x1)(2)
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2.6 Public transit strategies

2.6.1 Below are different public transit strategies. If you were the Mayor of
Ekhurhuleni Metro, which is affected by transport issues which TWO strategies will
you invest in, represent your choice by indicating with letter and give TWO reasons
to support your choice.
A B

C D

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2.7 Durban Harbour: Study the following picture and answer the question below

2.7.1 What natural feature makes Durban the main import- and export
location in South Africa? _______________________________ (1x2)(2)

2.7.2 Explain the difference between import and export. (2x2)(4)

Import:________________________________________________________
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Export:________________________________________________________
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2.7.3. What is trade? (1x1) (1)
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2.7.4 In a paragraph of approximately 6-8 lines, discuss the importance of
trade. Mention the following when answering the question. (5x1)(5)
Economic advantages of trade.
Why is it necessary to buy goods from other countries?
Why is transport so important to trade?
How does transport help with large cargo?
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[subtotal 45 marks] [GRAND TOTAL 75 MARKS]

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