TYPE OF ASSESSMENT: MAPWORK TASK EXAMPLER (2024)

SUBJECT : GEOGRAPHY

GRADE : 10

TERM : ONE

EXAMINER :

MODERATOR :

TIME : 1.5 hour

TOTAL : 60

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION : FEBRUARY 2024

TERM WEIGHTING : 40

SBA WEIGHTING : 20

NAME & SURNAME: _______________________________________ GRADE ______

QUESTION CONTENT Marker Moderator

MARKS
1 Multiple Choice Questions 10

2 Map Calculations 18

3 Application and Interpretation 20

4 Geographical Information Systems 12

TOTAL 60

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 12 PAGES, INCLUDING THE DETACHABLE ROUGH PAPER.

RESOURCE MATERIAL
GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK EXAMPLER 2024 GRADE 10

1. An extract from topographical map 2331 CC PHALABORWA.

2. Orthophoto map 2331 CC 18 PHALABORWA.
3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by the school for their own use.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your name in the space provided on the cover page.
2. Answer ALL the answers in the spaces provided in this question paper.
3. You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographic map (2331 CC PHALABORWA)
and an orthophoto map (2331 CC 18 PHALABORWA NORTH) of a part of the
mapped area..
4. You must hand in the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the
invigilator at the end of the session.
5. You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work and
calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
6. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be awarded
to these.
7. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
8. The area demarcated in RED on the topographical map represents the area
covered by the orthophoto map.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON PHALABORWA

Phalaborwa is a town in Limpopo, South Africa. It is located near the confluence of
the Ga-Selati River and the Olifants River, along the Western border of the Kruger
National Park in the Lowveld. Tourism and wildlife play dominant roles in the life of
this town. Attractions, such as the Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondavels,
God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and river cruises on the Olifants River,
make Phalaborwa an important tourist destination in this province. This area, also
known as the Valley of the Olifants, has the highest winter temperatures in South
Africa. The rainfall is low and the average winter temperatures range from 9 °C to
26 °C. During summer the average temperatures vary from 20 °C to 33 °C with
occasional heavy rainfall. The highest recorded temperature was 50 °C in
December 2018
[Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalaborwa]

Question 1 Multiple-choice questions

1.1 The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map 2331 CC Phalaborwa, as
well as the orthophoto map (2331 CC 18) of a part of the mapped area. Various options are
provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answers and write only the
letter (A-D ) in the block next to the question.

1.1.1 The province situated directly south of Phalaborwa is … province.

A Limpopo
B Mpumalanga
C Gauteng
D KwaZulu Natal

1.1.2 What is the map index south east of 2331 CC?

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A 2431AB
B 2331CB
C 2330DD
D 2430BB

1.1.3 The types of scales used on the topographical map are…

(i) Ratio
(ii) Fraction
(iii) Word
(iv) Line

Choose the correct combination

A (i) and (ii)

B (ii) and (iii)
C (iii) and (iv)
D (i) and (iv)

1.1.4 The line on the map joining places with equal height.

A Isobar line
B Isotherm line
C Isohyet line
D Contour line

1.1.5 The contour interval of the topographical map is … metres

A 5
B 10
C 20
D 50

1.1.6 The feature marked F on the topographical map is…

A Perennial river.
B Non perennial river.
C Perennial water.
D Non perennial water.

1.1.7 The true bearing of spot height 421(J) in BLOCK C4 from spot height
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445 (I) in BLOCK A4 on the topographic map is …

A 12˚
B 191˚
C 90˚
D 270˚

1.1.8 The grid below illustrates the mapped area of the topographic map of
2331CC Phalaborwa with each block illustrating an orthophoto
covering this area. The orthophoto map 2331 CC 18 Phalaborwa
(North) covers the ____ block in the grid.

A
B
C
D

1.1.9 The altitude of J in BLOCK C4 is most clearly indicated on the

topographic map by

A Spot height
B Bench mark
C Contour line
D Trigonometrical station

1.1.10 The orthophoto map is produced from a … which is a type of ‘remote

sensing’

A vertical aerial photographs

B Low oblique aerial photos
C horizontal terrestrial photograph
D high oblique aerial photos
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Question 2 Map Calculations

2.1 Refer to the topographical map 2331CC Phalaborwa

2.1.1 (a) Determine the exact location (coordinates) for spot height
499 in BLOCK E4 on the topographical map

(1x2) (2)
2.1.2 Give the following:

(a) The compass direction of the spot height 445 (I) in BLOCK
A4 from the spot height 421 (J) in BLOCK C4 on the
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topographic map
(1x1) (1)

(b) The true bearing of spot height 445 (I) in BLOCK A4 from
spot height 421 (J) in BLOCK C4 on the topographic map is.

(1x2) (2)

(c) Which one, compass direction or true bearing, is a more

accurate way of indicating direction? Give one reason for
your answer.

Answer:
________________________________________________

________________________________________________ (1x1) (1)

Reason:

________________________________________________ (1x2) (2)

2.1.3 Using the True Bearing from 2.1.2 (b) above, calculate the
present day Mean Magnetic Bearing.

MEAN MAGNETIC BEARING = TRUE BEARING + MEAN MAGNETIC DELINATION

Annual Change: __________________

Difference in years: ___________________

Present Day Mean Magnetic Declination: ______________

Mean Magnetic Bearing: ________________ (6x1) (6)

2.2 Calculate the actual straight line distance of the landing strip in
BLOCKS B4 and C4, in kilometres. Show ALL calculations. Marks will
be awarded for calculations
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(4x1) (4)

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Question:3 Application and interpretation

3.1 Refer to the seasonal rainfall graph and the topographic map of Phalaborwa..

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3.1.1 In which season is the rainfall experienced in Phalaborwa.

The lowest:
_________________________________________________ (1x1) (1)

The highest:
_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________ (1x1) (1)

3.1.2 What is the evidence on topographical map that Phalaborwa

experiences a seasonal rainfall?

_________________________________________________ (2x1) (2)

3.1.3 Give the direction of the river marked G in BLOCK A4 on the

topographical map, and give reason for your answer

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________ (1+2) (3)

3.1.4 Account for the location of the sewerage works in BLOCK D2 on

the topographical map.

_____________________________________________________

(1x2) (2)

3.2 Refer to the orthophoto map

3.2.1 Identify the lanforms at 7 & 8 on orthophoto map.

(2x2) (4)

3.2.2 Identify feature 6 on orthophoto map. Give ONE reason why

feature 6 appears larger than the same feature represented on the
topographical map.

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(2+2) (4)

3.2.3 Refer to the blue R in BLOCK B3 and state its…..

Name:______________________________________________ (1x1) (1)

Function: _____________________________________________

(1x2) (2)

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Question: 4 Geographic Information Systems

4.1 Refer to the photograph showing GIS Components

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4.1.1 Identify the components of GIS labelled C and D

(2x1) (2)

4.2 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a statement in COLUMN

A. Write only the letter (A-E) next to the number (4.2.1-4.2.4), e.g. 4.2.4: F
COLUMN A Answers COLUMN B

4.2.1 This data has got points, A Attribute Data

lines and polygons

4.2.2 Getting data about the earth’s B Spatial data

surface from a distance e.g.
satellite images

4.2.3 Information about the location C Vector data

and shapes of geographic
features and the relationships
between them

D Raster data

E Remote sensing

(3x1)(3)
4.3 Refer to the topographical map BLOCK A2 to answer the questions below:
4.3.1 Identify ONE Point, Line and Polygon feature found in BLOCK A2
Point feature: ___________________________________ (1)
Line feature: ____________________________________ (1)
Polygon feature: _________________________________ (1)

4.3.3 Explain TWO measures the people of Phalaborwa can benefit from the use of GIS in the
prevention of future flooding
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
(2X2) (4)
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