GEOGRAPHY

Dear Grade 12 Geography learner ÀÀ Mining as an economic activity

ÀÀ Secondary and tertiary sectors Strategies for industrial
Subject Requirements: development
You will need a DBE approved textbook, topographic maps and a ÀÀ The importance and challenges of the informal sector
variety of photographs including an orthophoto map of the same
area, non-programmable calculator, protractor, compass, pencil, ruler Map work and GIS
and erasers. While studying, make full use of pictures, photographs, ÀÀ Map work skills and calculations
satellite images and statistics, diagrams and maps. ÀÀ Application of theory on topographical and orthophoto maps
ÀÀ Aerial photographs and orthophoto maps
As Geographers you will be asking the following questions on each ÀÀ Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
of the sections below.
ÀÀ What is it like? Assessment
ÀÀ Where is it? School-based assessment consists of four main sections:
ÀÀ Why is it there? ÀÀ One research project
ÀÀ What does it look like? ÀÀ One Assignment map work
ÀÀ How did it happen? ÀÀ Two controlled tests
ÀÀ What impact does it have? ÀÀ Examination
ÀÀ How should it be managed for the mutual benefit of humanity
and the natural environment? The external examination consists of two question papers
You must be able to answer the questions above in each of the PAPER 1 – CLIMATE AND WEATHER AND
sections below. GEOMORPHOLOGY
Marks allocation: 150
Integrate map work and geographical information systems (GIS) Time allocation: 3 hours
where applicable with topographical maps and a variety of Question 1: Climate and weather (60 Marks)
photographs including orthophoto maps of the same area. ÀÀ Short objective questions (15 marks)
ÀÀ 3 questions of 15 marks each on climate and weather
Content Checklist: NB. One paragraph question of 8 marks in any of the three sub-
Below is a checklist you should use to ensure that you have covered questions
the Grade 12 Geography content in full. Question 2: Geomorphology (60 Marks)
Climate and weather ÀÀ Short objective questions (15 marks)
ÀÀ Mid latitude cyclones ÀÀ 3 questions of 15 marks each on climate and weather
ÀÀ Tropical cyclones NB. One paragraph question of 8 marks in any of the three sub-
ÀÀ Subtropical anticyclones (high pressure cells) questions
ÀÀ Valley climates and urban climates Question 3: Mapwork (30 Marks)
ÀÀ Synoptic weather maps ÀÀ Map skills and calculations (10 marks)
ÀÀ Map interpretation (12 marks)
Geomorphology ÀÀ GIS (8 marks)
ÀÀ Drainage systems in South Africa: Concepts, types of rivers,
drainage patterns and density, stream orders and laminar- and PAPER 2 – RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS AND
turbulent flow ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA
ÀÀ Fluvial processes: River profiles, fluvial landforms, river grading, Marks allocation: 150
rejuvenation of rivers, river capture(stream piracy) and Time allocation: 3 hours
superimposed and antecedent streams Question 1: Rural and urban settlement (60 Marks)
ÀÀ Catchment and river management ÀÀ Short objective questions (15 marks)
Rural settlement and urban settlement ÀÀ 3 questions of 15 marks each on climate and weather
ÀÀ Concept of settlement NB. One paragraph question of 8 marks in any of the three sub-
ÀÀ Site and situation questions
ÀÀ Classification of settlements according to size, complexity and Question 2: Economic Geography of South Africa (60 Marks)
function ÀÀ Short objective questions (15 marks)
ÀÀ 3 questions of 15 marks each on climate and weather
Rural settlements NB. One paragraph question of 8 marks in any of the three sub-
ÀÀ Factors influencing the following: site and situation questions
ÀÀ Classification according to pattern and function Question 3: Mapwork (30 Marks)
ÀÀ Different shapes of settlement: Round, linear, T-shaped and ÀÀ Map skills and calculations (10 marks)
cross-road ÀÀ Map interpretation (12 marks)
ÀÀ Land use in rural settlements ÀÀ GIS (8 marks)
ÀÀ Rural settlement issues: rural-urban migration, depopulation,
rural development strategies and social justice issues Tips for Success:
ÀÀ The ability to interpret maps and diagrams helps you to
Urban settlements understand and remember work and gain extra marks in written
ÀÀ Origin of urban settlements: urbanisation questions.
ÀÀ Factors influencing: site, situation and shape ÀÀ Candidates should remember not to expect the same diagrams
ÀÀ Classification of urban settlements according to function in the examinations as those in text books, although similar
ÀÀ Urban hierarchies: Concepts, lower/higher order functions and diagrams could be supplied in the final examinations.
services
ÀÀ Urban structure and pattern: Internal structure, land use zones,
urban profile, factors influencing morphological study of cities,
models of urban structure and changing urban patterns in South
Africa.
ÀÀ Urban settlement issues: Recent urbanisation patterns in South
Africa, Urban issues related to rapid urbanisation.
ÀÀ Growth of informal settlements and issues
Economic Geography of South Africa
ÀÀ Structure of the economy
ÀÀ Agriculture as an economic activity

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