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CAPRICORN SOUTH
PIETERSBURG CIRCUIT
GRADE 12
GEOGRAPHY – TERM 1
MAPWORK TASK PRE TASK
MARKING GUIDELINE
MARKS:60
DURATION: 1.5 Hours
THE QUESTION PAPER CONSIST OF 6 PAGES
RESOURCE MATERIAL
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1. An extract from topographic map 3224 BC GRAAF-REINET (SOUTH)
2. Orthophoto map 3224 BC 01 GRAAF-REINET
NOTE: The resource material must be provided by schools.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. You are provided with a 1:50 000 topographic map (3224 BC GRAAF-REINET)
and an orthophoto map (3224 BC GRAAF-REINET) of a part of the mapped area.
3.You may use the blank page at the end of this question paper for all rough work and
calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
4.Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be allocated for
these.
5. Indicate the unit of measurement or compass direction in the final answer of
calculations, e.g. 10 km; 2,1 cm; west of true north.
6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
7.You may make use of a magnifying glass.
8. The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area covered
by the orthophoto map.
MAP SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION N
Coordinates: 32°15’18’’S 24°32’26’’E
Graaff-Reinet lies 750 metres above sea level and is built on the banks of the Sundays River,
which rises a little further north on the southern slopes of the Sneeuberge, and splits into
several channels.
Graaf-Reinet has an average temperature of 18°C and is 3.8% lower than South Africa’s
averages. Graaf-Reinet typically receives about 87mm of rainfall and has 128 rainy days
annually.
The town is home to several tourist attractions. The town is also home to tourist sites such as
The Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park and the Reinet House Museum, a Cape
Dutch building, formerly the Dutch Reformed Church parsonage.
[Adapted from https://en,wikipedia.org/wiki/Graaf-Reinet]
1.1 MAP SKILLS AND CALCULATIONS
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1.1.1 Graaf Reinet is located in ___________ Province
A. Limpopo B. Western Cape C. KwaZulu Natal D.√ Eastern Cape 1 x1 (1)
1.1.2 The map located southwest of Graaf Reinet on the index sheet is __________
24°15’ 30’ 45’ 25°
3224 AB 3224 BA 3224 BB
3224 AD 3224 BC 3224 BD
3224 CB
A. 3224AB B.√ 3224CB C. 3224BB D. 3224AD 1 x 1 (1)
1.1.3 The value of the index contour in Block J6 on the Topographic map is ____
meters.
A. 700.3 B. 691 C.√ 700 D. 747 1 x 1 (1)
1.1.4 The direction of the excavation in Block H7 from Adendorp Golf Course in Block
F6 on the Topographic map is _____
A. Southeast B.Northwest C.√ North northwest D. South southeast 1x1 (1)
1.1.5 Calculate the area covered by the orthophoto map on the Topographic map in
km². Use the following Measurements: Length = 4.2cm ; Breadth = 3.8cm
Formula: Area = Length x Breadth
= (4.2cm x 0.5) x (3.8cm x 0.5)
= 2.1 km√ x 1.9 km√
= 3.99 km²√ 3 x 1 (3)
1.1.6 Why is the demarcated area of the orthophoto map smaller on the Topographic
map?
The topographic map scale is five times smaller than the orthophoto map scale√√
1x2
(2)
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1.1.7 Calculate the average gradient from Spot Height 1088 in Block D10 to the Bench
mark 737.8 in Block D9 on the Topographic map.
The Horizontal Distance (HD) between the two points is 2 250 meters.
Formula: Gradient = VI
HD
VI = 1088m – 737.8m
= 350.2m√
= 350.2
2 250√ (Substitution)
= 1: 6.42 √ 3 x 1 (3)
1.1.8 Explain why the gradient you calculated in QUESTION 1.1.5 could be regarded as
steep.
The gradient is less than 1:10
In 6.42 units height increase by 1, 6.42 is a small number it means that height is
gained fast so it is a steep area 1 x 1 (1)
1.1.9 Refer to Spot height 741 in Block H9 and Trig. Beacon 89 in Block C9 on the
Topographic map.
1.1.9.1 Determine the True bearing of Spot height 741 from Trig. Beacon 89.
178⁰√ (Range from 177⁰-179⁰) 1 x 1 (1)
1.1.9.2 Calculate the magnetic bearing of Spot height 741 from Trig. Beacon 89.
Formula: MB = True bearing (TB) + Magnetic declination
= 178⁰ + 25⁰07’West of True North√
= 203⁰07’√ 2 x 1 (2)
1.1.10 Calculate the vertical exaggeration of the slope between spot height 1088 in
Block D10 and Trig. Beacon 89 in Block C9 on the Topographic map. Use the following
information: Vertical scale: 1cm = 20m.
Formula: Vertical exaggeration = VS
HS
VS = 1cm = 20m x 100
= 2 000
= 1: 2 000√
HS= 1: 50 000√
=1 1
2 000 ÷ 50 000√ (Substitution)
=1 50 000
2 000 x 1
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= 50 000
2 000
= 25 times√ 4 x 1 (4) (20)
1.2 Map Interpretation
1.2.1 The ________ in Block H7 on the Topographic map shows that the area of Graaf
Reinet receives seasonal rainfall.
A. √ Windpump B. Cultivated land C. Other road D. Excavation (1)
1.2.2 Sondagsrivier in Block F7 flows (throughout the year/during the rainy season).
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x 1 (1)
1.2.3 Graaf-Reinet receives (seasonal/annual) rainfall. 1 x 1 (1)
1.2.4 Provide TWO pieces of evidence on the topographical map to support your
answer in QUESTION 1.2.3.
- Presence of non-perennial rivers.
- Presence of many windpumps.
- Presence of many resevoirs.
- Presence of furrows and canals. Any TWO 2 x 1 (2)
1.2.5 Refer to Kroonvale in Block C8 on the Topographic Map.
1.2.5.1 Mention the valley wind likely to affect Kroonvale at night.
Katabatic wind√ 1 x 1 (1)
1.2.5.2 Explain how the wind you mention in QUESTION 1.2.5.1 develops.
At night the slopes lose heat through terrestrial radiation√√. The air
becomes cold and dense and subside down the slope under the
influence of gravity. √√
2 x 2(4)
1.2.6 Refer to Spandauville in Block B5 and Zonnebloem in Block H6 on the
Topographic map.
1.2.6.1 Describe the difference in temperature between Spandauville and
Zonnebloem.
Spandauville will have a higher temperature than Zonnebloem.√√ 1 x 2 (2)
1.2.6.2 Use evidence from the topographic map to explain your answer in
QUESTION 1.2.6.1
Spandauville has high building density which absorbs heat and increase
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the temperature while Zonnebloem has vegetation which reduces
temperature.√√ 1 x 2 (2)
1.2.7 Refer to Block A2 and Block K10 on the Topographic map.
1.2.7.1 Define the concept drainage density.
The total length of rivers in a drainage basin divided by the total area of
drainage basin/ The number of rivers per unit area of drainage basin. √√
1
x 2 (2)
1.2.7.2 Compare the drainage density in Block A2 and K10.
Block A2 has a high drainage density while Block K10 has a low
drainage density.√√ 1 x 2 (2)
1.2.7.3 Mention ONE factor visible on the map that promoted the density in Block
K10.
Gentle gradient√/ The land is flat√ as the contours are far apart. 1 x 1 (1)
1.2.8 Refer to Block A1 and B2 on the Topographic map.
1.2.8.1 Identify the drainage pattern.
Dendritic pattern√ 1 x 1 (1)
1.2.8.2 Mention ONE characteristic of the drainage pattern mentioned in 1.2.8.1
It looks like the branches of a tree√/ Tributaries join the main stream at an
acute angle. √ 1 x 1 (1)
1.2.4.2 Describe the underlying rock structure associated with the drainage
pattern mentioned in QUESTION 1.2.8.1
It forms in areas with horizontally layered igneous and sedimentary rocks
that are uniformly resistant to erosion.√√ 1 x 2 (2)
1.2.5 Explain the importance of water features for the vegetation features in
Block H7.
The reservoirs store water for irrigation. √ 1 x 1 (1)
(24)
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1.3 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
1.3.1 The orthophoto map was developed from a/an (oblique/Vertical√) aerial
photograph. 1 x 1 (1)
1.3.2 Which GIS concept describes the clarity of information and features on the
orthophoto map.
A. Data layering B√. resolution C. buffering D. remote sensing1 x 1 (1)
1.3.3 Refer to Block A1 on the orthophoto map. You may also refer to the
topographic map.
1.3.3.1 Define the concept buffering.
Demarcating an area around a geographic feature√√. 1 x 2 (2)
1.3.3.2 Give evidence of buffering in Block A1.
There are recreational areas along Sondagsriver√√/there are trees along
Sondagsriver.√√ 1 x 2 (2)
1.3.3.3 Explain the importance of buffering in Block A1 for Sondagsriver.
The recreational areas restrict the expansion of Graaf-Reinet towards
Sondagsriver√√/ The trees filter the water flowing into the river√√/ The trees
reduce run-off and soil erosion along the river. √√ Any ONE 1 x 2 (2)
1.3.4 Refer to Block K1 on the Topographic map.
1.3.4.1 Mention the environmental injustice evident in Block K1.
Soil erosion. √ 1 x 1 (1)
1.3.4.2 Suggest TWO ways in which primary data can be collected to evaluate the
impact of the environmental injustice mentioned in QUESTION 1.3.4.1.
- The use of photographs√
- The use of satellite images√
- Physical measurements of the area affected. √ Any TWO 2x 1 (2)
1.3.4.3 Mention TWO data layers that a GIS specialist could study in order to develop a
plan to stop the environmental injustice in Block K1.
- Relief√
- Drainage√ 2 x 1 (2)
1.3.4.4 Explain ONE strategy visible in Block K1 that was used to manage this
environmental injustice.
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Walls were built to reduce soil erosion. √√ 1 x 2 (2)
1.3.4.5 Which type of vector data is the strategy mentioned in QUESTION 1.3.4.4?
Line feature√ 1 x 1 (1) (16)
