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TOM NEWBY SCHOOL EXAMINATION
Subject Geography Examiner MISS M ALBERTYN
Date June 2019 Total marks 50 ÷ 2 = 25
Grade 4 Duration 1½ hours
Moderator MRS M FOURIE
Special instructions/
Equipment
This Exam has been compiled using notes and information contained in the Tom Newby School book. The marking
memorandum has been compiled accordingly. While alternative responses will be given due acknowledgement, the official
memorandum will be considered a priority document to ensure uniformity of marking.
Name: Surname: Class:
Instructions:
1. This paper is made up of two sections:
Section A: Questions (32 marks) and
Section B: Mapwork (18 marks).
2. Write your answers on the question sheet.
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SECTION A: QUESTIONS [32]
1. Give 2 examples of service jobs. [2]
____________________________ (1) _________________________ (1)
2. Complete the following sentences by filling in the correct words: [3]
2.1 The sun rises in the a) _____________ (½) and sets in the b) __________ (½).
2.2 A key on a map is a list of a) _____________ (1) with their b) _______________(1).
2.3 ____________ (1) settlements have a low population density.
3. Read the list of jobs in the block below. [4]
Nurse Taxi driver Tractor driver Hairdresser Baker Plough fields
Banker Cow milker Car guard Factory worker Fruit picker
Which of these jobs would normally be done on a farm?
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4. Look at the pictures below to complete the table. [5]
A. B.
C.
Picture This is a picture of… Natural or human-made
1.
2.
3.
5. Below is a side view of a cup and saucer. Draw the plan view of the picture. [3]
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6. Look at the picture below carefully and answer the questions that follow. [6]
State whether the following statements are true or false. Write only the word true or
false.
6.1 This is a picture of a village. _____________ (1)
6.2 There are rubbish bins for people to use. _____________ (1)
6.3 There are no taxis in this picture. _______________(1)
6.4 This road has no pavements for the people to walk on. ___________(1)
6.5 There is an arrow for cars that are turning to the right. ____________(1)
6.6 The road is made of gravel. _____________(1)
7. What do you call a settlement that is smaller than a town but bigger than a farm? (1)
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8. Read the stories below to find out how each of the children’s basic needs is met.
Complete the table. [8]
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Basic Need Alex Aya
Water
Shelter
Food
Energy
SECTION B: MAPWORK [18]
Use the grid map to answer the questions that follow.
9. Give the grid reference of the following: [3]
9.1 the church ___________(1)
9.2 the police station ___________(1)
9.3 the clinic ____________(1)
10. What would you be buying if you went to the shop in B2? (1)
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11. What would you be doing if you went to the building in A2? (1)
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12. What landmark would you find in A3? (1)
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13. Name a natural landmark found in C3. (1)
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14. Use the 8 compass points. Imagine you are at the school. What direction is each of
the following from you? (3)
14.1 the hairdresser _______
14.2 the Spar _______
14.3 the police station _______
15. Name the road that lies to the west of the garage.(1)
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16. Give clear directions from the church to the police station. Include at least one
landmark on the way.(5)
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17. Design a symbol for the following: [2]
17.1 the library(1) 17.2 the furniture store (1)
PLEASE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.
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Grade 4 Geography Exam June 2019
Performance Analysis
(For teacher use only)
Name and Surname: _______________________________ Class: ______
Section A (32)
Question Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Possible Mark 2 3 4 5 3 6 1 8
Learner Mark
Section B (18)
Question Number 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Possible Mark 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 5 2
Learner Mark
