EKURHU
LENI NORTH
DISTRICT
th
5 June 2018
Grade 9 Examination
Subject : Social Sciences
Discipline : Geography
Date : 5th June 2018
Mark Allocation : 50
Time Allocation : 1 HOUR
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All the questions must be answered
2. Write neatly and legibly
3. Number correctly
4. Learners must not rewrite the sources as answers
5. Answer in the folio pages
6. This question paper has 4 pages including cover page
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QUESTION 1: MAPWORK
1.1 SHORT QUESTIONS
Refer to SIZZLEVILLE 3418DA topographical map (page5). Various options are
provided as answers for the statements below. Choose the answer and write
ONLY the capital letter (A – D) next to the question number (1.1.1 – 1.1.5).
For example, 1.1.6 C.
1.1.1 The scale of the topographic map is:
A 1:50 000
B 1:10 000
C 1: 500 000
D 3418DA
1.1.2 The contour/ vertical interval on the topographic map is:
A 20 m
B 100 m
C5m
D 50 m
1.1.3 Landform E resembles a ...
A conical hill/ hill
B spur
C river valley
D ridge
1.1.4 Spotheight 68 is located at:
A 34˚ 02‘50 “ S ; 18˚ 17 ‘ 15 “ W
B 34˚ 02‘02 “ S ; 18˚ 17 ‘ 25 “ E
C 32˚ 03‘50 “ S ; 19˚ 42 ‘ 30 “ E
D 18˚ 02‘25 “ S ; 34˚ 02 ‘ 02 “ E
1.1.5 The height at the trigonometrical station at 34˚ 02`30 “ S ; 18˚15`35 “ E is… .
A 1278 m
B 34 m
C 1260 m
D 1270 km (5 x 1)(5)
QUESTION 2: MAPWORK (3418DA SIZZLEVILLE)
2.1 Study the map 3418 DA Sizzleville.
2.1.1 Name one difference between the topographical map and a satellite image.
(2x1)(2)
2.1.2 Calculate the direct distance between the trigonometrical station 34 and
spotheight point 68 in metres. SHOW ALL THE CALCULATIONS. (5 x 1)(5)
Identify the features at:
2.1.3 A
2.1.4 B
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2.1.5 C
2.1.6 D (4 x 1)(4)
2.2
2.2.1 Name the direction from trigonometrical station 34 to height point 68.(1 x 1)(1)
2.2.2 Identify the man-made feature at P. (1 x 1)(1)
2.2.3 Name the perennial river situated between B and D. (1 x 1)(1)
2.2.4 Provide the coordinates for the graveyard in degrees and minutes. (2 x 2)(4)
2.2.5 Identify the landforms at:
A. Spot height 68
B. Symbol F (2 x 1)(2)
Subtotal: 25
QUESTION 3: DEVELOPMENT
3.1 Match the term in COLUMN B with its definition in COLUMN A. Write only the
number (3.1.1 – 3.1.5) with its corresponding capital letter. For example 3.1.6 G
COLUMN A COLUMN B
3.1.1 Things that are useful and are used by A Infrastructure
humans
3.1.2 Facilities such as transport, services and B Life expectancy
communication devices that help a country
3.1.3 The total value of all goods and services that a C Resources
country produces in one year
3.1.4 How long a person can expect to live D HDI (Human
Development Index)
3.1.5 A combination of BBP, education and health E Development index
care
F GDP
(5)
3.2 Refer to the diagram, which addresses various development issues.
3.2.1 How does high GDP influence the child mortality? (2x1)(2)
3.2.2 Interpret the term fertility rate. (1x2)(2)
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3.2.3 Explain in your own words what you understand under the entry:
“Fertility rate decreases faster when child mortality is low” (2x2)(4)
[8]
3.3 Refer to the world map. Write down the question numbers (3.3.1 – 3.3.4). Read
the descriptions next to the numbers and write ONLY LEDC or MEDC next to each
number. For example 3.3.5 MEDC
3.3.1The countries to the North of the world map
3.3.2 South America is political unstable
3.3.3 Australasia has a low death rate
3.3.4 Countries with a high birth rate such as Africa (4)
QUESTION 4: PARAGRAPH QUESTION
4.1 Write a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines and explain how the
improvement of certain factors in a country may lead to a developing country
growing into a developed country. Discuss the following FOUR factors:
4.1.1. Education
4.1.2. Health care
4.1.3. Research
4.1.4. Political stability (4x2)(8)
Subtotal [25]
GRAND TOTAL [50]
4
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