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TOM NEWBY SCHOOL EXAMINATION
Subject Geography Examiner Mrs P Singh
Date June 2019 Total marks 50
Session 1 Duration 1 Hour
Grade 5 Moderator Mrs M Fourie
Special Answer in full sentences.
instructions/ Write all the answers on the question paper, in the
Equipment spaces provided.
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:____________________ Grade 5: ____
Instructions:
1. This paper is made up of 8 questions (50 marks)
2. Write your answers on the question sheet.
SECTION A [50]
Question 1 (5)
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentences.
1.1 The _______________________________ is an imaginary line that divides the earth
into a top half and a bottom half.
1.2 The top half of the earth is called ___________________________.
1.3 The largest continent is ___________________________________.
1.4 North, South, East and West are called ______________________.
1.5 There are ____________________ continents.
Question 2 (5)
State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, correct the statement.
2.1 Lagos is found in Egypt.
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2.2 Pretoria is the legislative capital.
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2.3 The Great Wall of China is a world famous border.
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2.4 The outline of a country is called an irregular line.
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2.5 The capital city of Zimbabwe is Harare.
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Question 3 (5)
Multiple choice – underline the correct answer.
3.1 Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the ____________________ mountain in Africa.
a. widest
b. lowest
c. highest
d. longest
3.2 Mount Kenya is actually an old _______________________.
a. river
b. volcano
c. pyramid
d. forest
3.3 Which desert can be found in 12 African countries?
a. Namib
b. Kalahari
c. Karoo
d. Sahara
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3.4 What does a relief map show?
a. mountains and valleys
b. rivers and lakes
c. mountains and rivers
d. valleys and lakes
3.5 What is the name of the map that shows natural and man-made features?
a. climatic maps
b. political maps
c. topographical maps
d. economic maps
Question 4 (10)
Match the word in column A with the meaning or phrase in column B. Write down only the
letter in the block below.
Column A Column B
4.1 Great Karoo a. Is a land that is much bigger than the surrounding area.
b. The smaller of two valleys in the Western Cape that are
4.2 Lowveld
found between mountain ranges.
4.3 Namaqualand c. Are usually formed by rivers.
d. Found along the west coast next to the cold Atlantic
4.4 Kalahari
ocean.
4.5 Little Karoo e. The name of a desert.
4.6 Highveld f. High lying plateau in the centre of South Africa.
4.7 Valleys g. Are found along coastlines.
4.8 Rivers and h. A large valley found between the Swartberg and
waterfalls Nuweveldberg mountains.
i. Found on the eastern part of South Africa, about 800m
4.9 Capes and bays
above sea level.
4.10 Mountain j. Flows from the mountains to the sea.
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10
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Question 5 (6)
Provide a good definition for the following words:
5.1 Coastal plain
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5.2 Plateau
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5.3 Escarpment
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Question 6 (4)
Use the map to answer the following questions.
B
C
6.1 Write down the names for the continents marked:
A. ____________________ B.______________________ C. ____________________
6.2 What is the name of the smallest continent?
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Question 7 (5)
Use the map to answer the following questions.
7.1 List the two landlocked countries in Africa.
a. _________________________________ (1)
b. _________________________________ (1)
7.2 Name any two islands which you can see on the map.
a. _________________________________ (1)
b. _________________________________ (1)
7.3 If you were in Mauritius and you wanted to visit your mother in Morocca, in what
direction would you travel?
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Question 8 (10)
Answer the following questions.
8.1 If you were a farmer and had the choice of living on a mountain or in a valley. Which
one would you choose and why? (1)
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8.2 After learning how places got their names, if you could change the name of Tom
Newby School:
a. What would you change the name to? (1)
b. Give a reason as to why you chose the name. (1)
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8.3 If you could live on a continent other than Africa, which continent would you choose?
Give a reason for your answer. (2)
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8.4 If you could change the name of any continent, what would you change the name to?
Write the name of the continent and the name you would change it to. (1)
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8.5 Why do you think most people live in the northern hemisphere? (1)
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8.6 Your parents tell you that you have to move to the desert.
a. Write down one thing that you think you could enjoy about living in the desert. (1)
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b. Suggest one thing to your parents that would make your house in the desert more
comfortable for you to live in. Give a reason why. (2)
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Grade 5 Geography Exam June 2019
Performance Analysis
(For teacher use only)
Name and Surname: _______________________________ Class: ______
Question Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Possible Mark 5 5 5 10 6 4 5
Learner Mark
Question Number 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6
Possible Mark 1 2 2 1 1 3
Learner Mark
