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GR 12 t3 Ss Geo Economic Geography of South Africa Test Memo

The document provides a memorandum for an economic geography exam in South Africa. It includes short questions testing knowledge of key terms and concepts. Long questions test understanding of topics like the economic activities and development in different regions of South Africa as well as factors influencing agriculture. There are also mapwork questions involving map calculations and map interpretation.

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GR 12 t3 Ss Geo Economic Geography of South Africa Test Memo

The document provides a memorandum for an economic geography exam in South Africa. It includes short questions testing knowledge of key terms and concepts. Long questions test understanding of topics like the economic activities and development in different regions of South Africa as well as factors influencing agriculture. There are also mapwork questions involving map calculations and map interpretation.

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

GEOGRAPHY
GRADE 12 TERM 3
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA

MEMORANDUM
SECTION A – ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
QUESTION 1 – SHORT QUESTIONS
1.1. Match the columns
1.1.1. D
1.1.2. F
1.1.3. E
1.1.4. A
1.1.5. C (5x2) (10)

1.2. Select the word


1.2.1. Gross Geographic Product
1.2.2. Transition zone
1.2.3. Gauteng
1.2.4. Informal
1.2.5. Platinum  (5x1) (5)

QUESTION 2 – LONG QUESITONS


2.1.
2.1.1. Central Business District  (1x1) (1)
2.1.2. Transport routes – most accessible part of the city.
Functional convenience attracts services
Resources – settlements originally build up where resources are; businesses
develop around these resources (any two) (2x2) (4)
2.1.3. Urban profile:
2.1.4. Horse-riding, golfing, rifle ranges, (any one suitable example). (1x2) (2)
2.2.
2.2.1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of all goods and services
produced in a country in a year. (1x2) (2)
2.2.2. Finance (1x1) (1)
2.2.3. Tertiary  (1x2) (2)
2.2.4. Large labour force – many people living in South Africa were/are unskilled
and need work
Availability of minerals – South Africa has many valuable minerals for export
Location of minerals – many minerals are located close to the surface,
reducing costs
Abundant coal – coal resources close to minerals means that electricity is readily
available
Capital – foreign investment and high income from early mining activities allows
for new mines to be opened
Government legislation – helps run mines safely, profitably and legally
(any two factors with discussion) (2x2) (4)

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2.2.5. Topography/relief – low hills favour crop farming and ranching


Rainfall & water – irrigation from lakes and rivers as well as water schemes
Climate – South Africa has a variety of climatic regions favouring growing
various crops.
(any two factors with discussion) (2x2) (4)
2.2.6. This statement is true – if farmers do not use correct methods, they will
experience low crop yields. This means there will be less food available
for South Africans, thus endangering food security in the country.  (2x2) (4)
2.3.
2.3.1. Spatial Development Initiative (1x1) (1)
2.3.2. Mining of minerals that can be exported contributes to the overall economy
Employment opportunities are generated.
It promotes international and domestic trade.
(any one with explanation) (1x2) (2)
2.3.3. Mining has often been criticised for having a negative environmental impact –
chemicals used in the mining process leach into the soil and water source
which is harmful to plants, animals and people.
Eco-tourism and game farm have a focus on environmental conservation;
they aim to protect the area and the animals within. Mining could be in direct
conflict with this focus. (2x2) (4)
2.3.4. Employment opportunities are created as mineworkers, builders. People can
work as tour guides, game rangers or other park workers.
Improved infrastructure can attract tourists to the area, leading to further job
opportunities and greater income. Improved services will benefit the
communities living in the areas. This leads to an overall improvement in the
standard of living for people in the area. (accept other suitable answers) (4x2) (8)
2.4.
2.4.1. Smaller settlements such as isolated farmsteads are much higher in number.
Larger settlements like cities are lower in numbers.  (2x2) (4)
2.4.2. Smaller settlements such as farmsteads and hamlets have much lower
populations. The larger the settlement, the higher the population.  (2x2) (4)
2.5.
2.5.1. Economic: jobs
Appropriate: food security; agrarian reform
Sustainable: Education; skills; green economy & conservation efforts
(one of each) (3x1) (3)
2.5.2. Food security means there is enough food in a country to feed the
whole population.  (1x2) (2)
2.5.3. Education a is extremely important as this is the only way people will be
able to get jobs and get themselves out of poverty.
Training farmers a as this is the key to ensuring high yields and food security
in the country.
(Accept other logical answers) (2x2) (4)

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GEOGRAPHY
GRADE 12 TERM 3
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA

SECTION B – MAPWORK
QUESTION 3 – MAP CALCULATIONS
3.1. Distance = 1 750 to 1 850 m a (3,5 to 3,7 cm)
Height = 1 188 – 1 600
= 128m
G = 1750/128
= 1:13,7 (accept answers between 1:13,7 and 1:14,5)  (3)
3.2. TB = 180 + 131 = 311⁰ (accept 309⁰ to 313⁰)
MD: 2014 – 2002 = 14 years
12 x 11 = 132’ W
24⁰16’ + 132’ = 26⁰28’W of TN
MB = 311⁰ + 26⁰28’
= 337⁰28’ (5)
3.3. Cross section:

QUESTION 4 – MAP INTERPRETATION


4.
4.1. The areas are higher income. Large residential blocks indicate large property sizes
large green areas close to the nature reserve and services such as hospitals.
(any one explanation) (2x2) (4)
4.2. Relief – The land is flat where the town has developed, allowing for building to
take place (other areas on the map show steep slopes)
Water source – there are many non-perennial rivers and several dams to provide
water for the town.
(accept other suitable answers) (2x2) (4)
4.3. Farming (1x1) (1)

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4.4. Table:

Name of pattern Underlying rock type

H1 Dendritic Uniformly resistant to erosion

N8 Trellis Folded rock with alternating


hardness

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