GRADE 4
SOCIAL SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY
JUNE 2024
MARKS: 25 TIME: 40 MINUTES
School’s Name: __________________________________________________________________
Learner name and surname: ___________________________________________________
Grade 4 ________________
Marks: Section A: _________ Section B: ________ Total: ____________
15 15 25
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This question consists of two sections.
2 SECTION A: PLACES WHERE PEOPLE LIVE: 10 Marks
3 SECTION B: MAP SKILLS – 15 Marks
4. Read each question carefully.
5. Write neatly and eligibly.
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Social Sciences: Geography 2 FS/June 2024
Grade 4
SECTION A: PLACES WHERE PEOPLE LIVE
QUESTION 1: People and Places
SOURCE A and B: PLACES PEOPLE LIVE IN
Study the sources below and with your background knowledge answer the following questions:
Source A Source B
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1.1 Study source A and complete the statement by writing the correct answer from the
brackets:
1.1.1 Source A is an example of (village/city) _______________________ (1)
1.1.2 Explain at least ONE way how people in this settlement meet their needs (shelter,
water, and food).
(1)
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1.1.3 Name a job a person can do in source A ______________________ (1)
1.2 Study Source B and answer the questions that follow:
1.2.1 How do people in this settlement get water? give a reason for your answer.
(1)
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1.2.2 We get energy from wood, coal gas, paraffin, and the sun: Use your own words to
explain what energy is.
_________________________________________________________________ (1)
1.2.3 In source B the roads are made of (gravel/tar). ___________________ (1)
1.2.4 Source B has a building with this symbol representing a hospital, what is a
(1)
hospital used for? ____________________________________________
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Social Sciences: Geography 3 FS/June 2024
Grade 4
QUESTION 2: Landmarks and Explaining the Way
SOURCE C: MAP
Study source C, the Map below and answer the following questions:
2.1 Explain how you would get from Elm Court, marked A to the Supermarket, marked (3)
B. Use left, right, and straight, landmarks and street names in the explanation.
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Section A: 10
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Social Sciences: Geography 4 FS/June 2024
Grade 4
SECTION B: MAP SKILLS
QUESTION 3.1: Symbols and keys
SOURCE D: A Community Map
Study the source D, the map below, use the keys found on the map and your knowledge
to answer the following questions:
Source adapted from Maryvale College
3.1.1 State whether the statement below is true or false: (1)
A map key is like a secret code that helps us understand maps better._______
3.1.2 Look at the map key to identify where the bank is, and mention what is found north (1)
of the bank. _______________________________________________________
3.1.3 What is the direction of the police from the bank? _______________________ (1)
3.1.4 Symbols are simple pictures or letters.
Use the map below to create a key for the following items found on the map: (2)
Key
School
Trees
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Social Sciences: Geography 5 FS/June 2024
Grade 4
QUESTION 3.2: Grid reference
Source E: Map Grid
Study the Map below, the Map grid and answer the following questions.
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3.2.1 In your own words what is a grid reference? (1)
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3.2.2 What is the grid reference where Lake Street and Elm Street connect?
________________________________________________________________ (1)
3.2.3 What will you find in grid D2?
______________________________ (1)
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Social Sciences: Geography 6 FS/June 2024
Grade 4
QUESTION 4: A map of South Africa
Source F: A map of South Africa showing provinces
Study source F, A map of South Africa and your knowledge to answer the following
questions:
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4.1 In your own words define a coastline (2)
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4.2 What is the name of your province? (1)
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4.3 Write a paragraph about provinces surrounding the Free State (4)
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LEVEL DESCRIPTORS MARKS
The paragraph does not have a topic sentence, main points, or a conclusion.
The main idea is not clear.
1 0-1
The paragraph does not respond to the question.
There are no supporting points discussed.
There is an attempt to write a paragraph with a topic sentence/ main points/conclusion.
Details support the main idea but there are no follow-up sentences.
2 2-3
The paragraph responds to the question.
There are two supporting points discussed.
The main idea/topic sentence is a clear restating of the topic.
Details support more about the topic. Follow-up sentences provide additional support.
3 The paragraph responds directly and adequately to the question. 3-4
The paragraph discusses three or more points
The conclusion is summing up the topic and tying the details together.
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Section B: 15
TOTAL 25
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