GEOGRAPHY 2

(Paper 2) 10782/21

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE questions.

QUESTION 1: Settlement Geography (60)

QUESTION 2: Economic Geography (60)
QUESTION 3: Mapwork (30)
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2. Answer ALL THREE questions.
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
3. All diagrams are included in the ANNEXURE.
2021
4. Illustrate your answers with labelled diagrams, where possible.
10782 5. Leave a line open between sub-sections of questions answered.

GEOGRAPHY 6. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.

7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
PAPER 2 question paper. Number the answers in the CENTRE of the line.

8. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

TIME: 3 hours
10. You may use a magnifying glass.
MARKS: 150

11 pages + an annexure of 6 pages 11 The unit of measurement must be given in the final answer, where applicable,
e.g. 10 km, 4 °C, east.

SECTION B: MAPWORK AND APPLICATION

RESOURCE MATERIAL

1. An extract from topographic map 3318A & 3317BB SALDANHA BAY

2. Orthophoto map 3317BB 3&4&9 SALDANHA BAY

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

P.T.O. P.T.O.
 GEOGRAPHY 3 GEOGRAPHY 4
(Paper 2) 10782/21 (Paper 2) 10782/21

SECTION A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR QUESTION THREE
QUESTION 1: SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY
1. You are provided with an extract from the 1 : 50 000 topographical map 3318A &
3317BB SALDANHA BAY and an orthophoto map 3317BB 3&4&9 SALDANHA 1.1 Read the following statements and choose the appropriate word(s) in brackets to
BAY of a part of the mapped area. make the sentence TRUE. Write down only the question number (1.1.1 to 1.1.7)
and the correct answer in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.8 town.
2. You must return the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator
at the end of this examination session. 1.1.1 An urban settlement which provides goods and services to the
surrounding rural area is a (specialised/central place) town. (1)
3. Show ALL calculations and use the supplied formulae, where applicable. Marks
will be allocated for these. 1.1.2 An urban settlement which is situated at a pass through a mountain range
is called a (junction/gateway) town. (1)
4. Indicate the correct unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations e.g. m²
1.1.3 An urban settlement where one mode of transport is replaced for another
5. NO marks will be allocated for answers with incorrect units. is called a (break-of-bulk/junction) town. (1)

6. You may use a non-programmable calculator and a magnifying glass. 1.1.4 Urban settlements which develop around harbours are known as
(specialised/trade and transport) towns. (1)
7. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the
topographical map: 1.1.5 An urban settlement that develops mainly due to one activity is known as
a (specialised/trade and transport) town. (1)

1.1.6 An urban settlement, developing at intersections of important transport

ENGLISH AFRIKAANS routes is known as (trade and transport/junction) towns. (1)
Rifle range Skietbaan
Diggings Uitgrawings 1.1.7 An urban settlement that develops due to recreation is known as a
Sewage works Rioolwerke (gateway/specialised) town. (1)
(7 x 1) (7)

1.2 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D) next to the question number
(1.2.1 to 1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.9 A.

1.2.1

A town.
B hamlet.
C village.
D city. (1)

1.2.2

A megalopolis.
B world city.
C conurbation.
D metropolis. (1)

P.T.O. P.T.O.
 GEOGRAPHY 5 GEOGRAPHY 6
(Paper 2) 10782/21 (Paper 2) 10782/21

1.3 Refer to FIGURE 1.3 which shows a rural settlement issue.

1.2.3 A group of two or more adjacent metropolitan areas.
1.3.1 Identify the rural settlement issue illustrated in FIGURE 1.3. (1 x 1) (1)
A Conurbation
B Metropolis 1.3.2 State a pull factor that causes this rural settlement issue mentioned in
C Megalopolis QUESTION 1.3.1. (1 x 1) (1)
D City (1)
1.3.3 Identify the solution to the rural settlement issue illustrated in
1.2.4 An extended urban area consisting of several towns merging with the FIGURE 1.3. (1 x 1) (1)
suburbs of a central city.
1.3.4 Explain the negative economic impact of this rural settlement issue
A City mentioned in QUESTION 1.3.1 for a rural area. (2 x 2) (4)
B Conurbation
C Metropolis 1.3.5 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain strategies that
D Megalopolis (1) government can implement to encourage this solution mentioned in
QUESTION 1.3.3. (4 x 2) (8)
1.2.5 (15)

A isolated farmstead. 1.4 Refer to the article in FIGURE 1.4 on poor service delivery.
B village.
C hamlet. 1.4.1 Identify a basic service lacking in Lichtenburg that forced Clover to make
D town. (1) the decision to move the cheese factory. (1 x 1) (1)

1.2.6 The smallest urban settlement is the 1.4.2 Give TWO possible causes for poor service delivery in a town like
Lichtenburg. (2 x 2) (4)
A megalopolis.
B town. 1.4.3 Describe the social impact of the relocation of Clover from Lichtenburg to
C metropolis. Durban on the inhabitants of Lichtenburg. (2 x 2) (4)
D city. (1)
1.4.4 Explain strategies that can be put in place to improve service delivery in
1.2.7 The largest rural settlement, Lichtenburg. (3 x 2) (6)
(15)
A town.
B village. 1.5 Refer to FIGURE 1.5 showing an image of an informal settlement.
C farmstead.
D hamlet. (1) 1.5.1 Define the concept informal settlement. (1 x 2) (2)

1.2.8 As 1.5.2 The settlement illustrated in FIGURE 1.5 is informal. Give a piece of
evidence from the photograph to support this statement. (1 x 1) (1)
A isolated farmstead.
B village. 1.5.3 Describe TWO social problems with living in informal settlements.
C town. (2 x 2) (4)
D hamlet. (1)
(8 x 1) (8) 1.5.4 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain how municipalities
could improve the living conditions of people residing (living) in the
informal settlement. (4 x 2) (8)
(15)
[60]

P.T.O. P.T.O.
 GEOGRAPHY 7 GEOGRAPHY 8
(Paper 2) 10782/21 (Paper 2) 10782/21

QUESTION 2 2.2 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A I) next to the question number (2.2.1 to 2.2.8) in the
2.1 Read the following statements on types of industries and match the industry with ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 2.2.9 J.
the statement below. Write only the correct answer next to the question number
(2.1.1 to 2.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 2.1.8 Import industry.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
Raw material orientated industries; Footloose industries; Bridge industries; 2.2.1 Total value of goods and services A Economic trade
Ubiquitous industries; Market orientated industries; Heavy industries; produced in a country in a year by
Light industries; Link industries citizens and non-citizens B Primary sector

2.1.1 Industries located between the source of raw materials and the customer (1) 2.2.2 All activities consisting of processing of C Quaternary services
raw materials
2.1.2 Industries located next to the source of supply of materials used to D Gross Domestic
produce goods (1) 2.2.3 Total value of all finished goods and Product

2.1.3 Industries that produce a lot of pollution and are located near bulk in a given financial year, irrespective of E Balance of trade
transport networks (1) their location
F Gross National
2.1.4 Industries are located anywhere where there is a market available, e.g. 2.2.4 The knowledge-orientated economic Products
Telkom (1) sectors such as technology
G Tertiary sector
2.1.5 Industries that can be located anywhere (1) 2.2.5 Economic concept that involves the
buying and selling of goods and services H Secondary sector
2.1.6 Industries producing less pollution and handling small amounts of raw
materials e.g. a bakery (1) 2.2.6 Unprocessed materials used in the I Raw materials
manufacturing sector
2.1.7 Industries located close to the consumer (1)
(7 x 1) (7) 2.2.7 The servicing sector in the economy

2.2.8 The difference in value between a

country imports and exports

(1 x 8) (8)

2.3 Refer to the newspaper article in FIGURE 2.3 on food security in South Africa.

2.3.1 Define the concept food security. (1 x 2) (2)

2.3.2 Identify a climatic challenge (problem) indicated in Figure 2.3 that

reduces food security. (1 x 1) (1)

2.3.3 Explain how lack of jobs decreases food security. (2 x 2) (4)

2.3.4 Some of the food products shown in FIGURE 2.3 have been genetically
modified (foods produced from organisms that have had changes
introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering).
Explain how genetically modified foods promote food security. (2 x 2) (4)

P.T.O. P.T.O.
 GEOGRAPHY 9 GEOGRAPHY 10
(Paper 2) 10782/21 (Paper 2) 10782/21

2.3.5 Small-scale farming is considered by government as a solution to SECTION B: MAPWORK AND APPLICATION
food insecurity. Give TWO reasons to support this statement. (2 x 2) (4)
(15) QUESTION 3

2.4 Refer 4. The questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map (3318A & 3317BB
SALDANHA BAY) as well as the orthophoto map (3317BB 3&4&9 SALDANHA BAY),
2.4.1 The coal reserves in South Africa were (increasing/decreasing) from FIGURE 3.1 general information on Saldanha Bay, FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3 in the
2011 to 2019. (1 x 1) (1) ANNEXURE.

2.4.2 Quote evidence from the map which indicates that transport is
becoming a challenge to the coal mining industry. (1 x 1) (1) 3.1 TOPOGRAPHIC AND ORTHOPHOTO MAP TECHNIQUES

2.4.3 Give evidence from the article which emphasises the negative impact Refer to the topographical map and the orthophoto map.
of coal mining on the environment. (1 x 1) (1)
Four options are given for the questions below. Choose the correct answer and
2.4.4 Discuss the significance of coal mining on the economy of the write only the letter (A D) next to the question number (3.1.1 to 3.1.3) in the
country. (2 x 2) (4) ANSWER BOOK, E.g. 3.1.4 E.

2.4.5 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain the social 3.1.1 What is the direction of the lighthouse I in block D5 from Diazville J in
challenges that will be experienced if the trend mentioned in block A1?
QUESTION 2.4.1 continues. (4 x 2) (8)
(15) A Northeast
B Southeast
C Northwest
2.5 Refer to FIGURE 2.5 showing a core industrial region in South Africa. D Southwest (1)

2.5.1 Name the core industrial region located in the province that is 3.1.2 The co-ordinates for the wind pump at H block A1 are
depicted on the map. (1 x 1) (1)
A 17°54'45''S 32°59'50''E.
2.5.2 Identify TWO industries from FIGURE 2.5 that are related to B 32°59'50''E 17°54'45''S.
agriculture. (2 x 1) (2) C 32°59'20''S 17°54'40''E.
D 32°59'54''S 17°54'12''E. (1)
2.5.3 How does the harbour contribute to the development of the core
industrial region, mentioned in QUESTION 2.5.1? (2 x 2) (4) 3.1.3 F in block C2 to spot height 72 G in block C1

2.5.4 Explain how a lack of mineral raw materials negatively impacted

industrial activities in the core industrial region mentioned in A 249°.
QUESTION 2.5. (2 x 2) (4) B 63°.
C 120°.
2.5.5 Explain how the core industrial region, mentioned in QUESTION D 243°. (1)
2.5.1, positively impacted the economic development of Western
Cape Province. (2 x 2) (4) 3.1.4 Refer to the topographical map extract as well as the orthophoto map extract.
(15)
Calculate the area of 5 on the orthophoto map in m².
[60]
Formula: length x breadth (5 x 1) (5)
TOTAL SECTION A: 120
3.1.5 Which gradient is steeper, 1 : 10 or 1 : 90? Give a reason for your answer
(2 x 1) (2)
(10)

P.T.O. P.T.O.
 GEOGRAPHY 11
(Paper 2) 10782/21

3.2 Refer to the topographical map and the orthophoto map to answer the following
questions.

3.2.1 Refer to the topographic map and the general information on Saldana Bay.

(a) Is the Saldanha Bay IDZ situated on the east or west coast?
(1 x 1) (1)
(b) Identify the topography factor that influenced the site of the
Saldanha Bay IDZ. (1 x 1) (1)

(c) Explain the impact that ONE of these site factors had on the
economic growth of Saldanha Bay. (1 x 2) (2)

(d) Explain how environmental impacts caused by the development of

the Saldanha Bay IDZ affects the inhabitants of Saldanha Bay.
(1 x 2) (2)

3.2.2 Refer to blocks A3 and A4.

(a) The major land-use zone in block A3 is the (rural-urban fringe/
transition zone). (1 x 1) (1)

(b) State an agricultural activity that is found in the land-use zone

mentioned in QUESTION 3.2.2 (a). (1 x 1) (1)

(c) Explain the location of the land-use zone mentioned in

QUESTION 3.2.2 (a). (1 x 2) (2)

(d) Suggest a reason for the situation of the sewage works in the land-
use zone mentioned in QUESTION 3.2.2 (a). (1 x 2) (2)
(12)

3.3 Refer to both the topographical map and the orthophoto map.

3.3.1 The orthophoto map is an example of data gathered through remote sensing.

(a) Define the concept remote sensing. (1 x 2) (2)

(b) How did remote sensing assist developers in determining the site of
Saldanha Bay as an IDZ? (1 x 2) (2)

3.3.2 Refer to the Saldanha Bay IDZ on the topographic map.

(a) State the data layer that creates better access for imports and
exports and give an example of the data layer from the topographic
map. (2 x 1) (2)

(b) Explain how this data layer mentioned in QUESTION 3.3.2 (a),
improved exports and imports to the Saldanha Bay IDZ. (1 x 2) (2)
(8)

TOTAL SECTION B: 30
TOTAL: 150

END