NATIONAL SENIOR

CERTIFICATE

GRADE 10

Marking Guidelines

PRACTICAL TASK 2022

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RESOURCE MATERIAL

1. An extract from topographic map 3224 BA and BC GRAAFF-REINET

2. Orthophoto map 3224 BC 1 GRAAFF-REINET

3. NOTE:The resource material must be collected by the schools for their own
use.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your NAME in the space provided on the cover page.

2. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.

3. You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographic map (3224 BA and BC

GRAAFF-REINET) and an orthophoto map (3224 BC 1 GRAAFF-REINET)
of a part of the mapped area.

4. You must hand in the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the
invigilator at the end of this examination session.

5. You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work.
DO NOT detach this page from the question paper.

6. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be

awarded for these.

7. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations. Ensure

that units are maintained throughout ALL your calculations and final answer.

8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

9. The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area
covered by the orthophoto map.
 GENERAL INFORMATION ON GRAAFF-REINET

Graaff-Reinet is a small town in the Eastern Cape with a population of around 36 000. This
town is in the Sarah Baartman District and is one of the oldest towns in South Africa after
Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Swellendam.

Nature conservation is a priority in this area, the Camdeboo National Park almost surrounds
Graaff-Reinet. It provides the visitor with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem
of the Karoo. Space, nature and heritage combine to offer a Karoo tourism experience.

Coordinates: 32°15′08″S / 32°15,1′S

24°32′26″E 24°32,4′E
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographic map 3224 BA & BC GRAAFF-REINET,
as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area. Various options are provided as possible
answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) in the block next
to each question.

1.1 The map code of the topographic map of Graaff-Reinet indicates that
the town lies on the ...
A 32ºE longitude and 24ºN latitude
B
C
32ºN longitude and 24ºE latitude.
32ºS latitude and 24ºE longitude.
C
D 24ºS latitude and 32ºE longitude.

1.2 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is …

A 20 m.
B 10 m. D
C 15 m.
D 5m

1.3 The map scales that are evident on the topographic map is a … scale.
A ratio and a word
B ratio and a fraction C
C line and a ratio
D line and a word

1.4 Graaff-Reinet is in the … province.

A Western Cape
B Eastern Cape B
C KwaZulu-Natal
D North West

1.5 The scale of the orthophoto map is … than that of the topographic map.
A 5 times larger
B 5 times smaller A
C 10 times larger
D 10 times smaller
1.6 Feature labelled G in block I2 is a …
A benchmark.
B trigonometrical station. B
C spot height.
D reseviour.

1.7 The national route on the topographic map in block F3 is the …

A R63.
B N10. D
C N7.
D N9.

1.8 The altitude shown by the trigonometric station in block F4 is …

A 13 m.
B 88 m. C
C 1217,3 m.
D 1144 m.

1.9 The major primary activity visible in block A3 is …

A fishing
B mining. D
C forestry.
D farming.

1.10 The man-made feature at 6 on the orthophoto map is a …

A golf course.
B caravan park A
C stadium
D parking
(10 X 1) (10)
 QUESTION 2 : MAPWORK CALCULATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
2.1 Interpret the map scale on the topographical map into a word scale.
1 cm on the map represents 500 m on the ground. (Concept)  (2 x 1) (2)
2.2 Calculate the actual straight-line distance in kilometres of the runway in block C3.
Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Actual distance = Map distance x Map scale
100 000
= 3 cm x 50 000 
100 000

= 1,5 km 

Alternative
Map distance x Map scale

= 3 cm  x 0,5 km  = 1,5 km 
(3 x 1) (3)
(Accept other mathematically correct paths that a learner may take to reach
the correct answer.)

2..3 Use the information on the topographic map, to determine the magnetic declination
for 2017. Show ALL calculations. Marks will be awarded for calculations.

Difference in years = 2017 – 2009

8 years 

Mean annual change = 7ʹ W 

Total change = 8 yrs x 7ʹW
56ʹW 

Magnetic declination for 2017 = 25º07ʹW + 56ʹW

26º03ʹ W of True North (5 x 1) (5)

2.4 Calculate the Area covered by orthophoto in a topographic map. Show ALL your
calculations in 𝑘𝑚2. Marks will be awarded for calculations.
Area = Length x Breath

= (11 cm x 0.5) x (9.4cm x 0.5)

= 5,5 km x 4.7 km

= 28.85 𝑘𝑚2 (5 x 1)(5)
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QUESTION 3 : MAP AND PHOTO APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION

3.1 What is the altitude of the following features?

3.1.1 National road in block 12
786,9 m

3.1.2 Spot height at D in block B11

1132 m 

3.1.3 Conical hill in block A12

1415,5 m (3 x 2) (6)

3.2 Choose the correct slope between the brackets. The type of slope that is found
between points 2 and 3 on the orthophoto map is (concave, convex, uniform)
Concave slope  (1 x 1)(1)

3.3 The area in block C4 on the topographic map may be described as dry with
seasonal rainfall

3.3.1 Give TWO pieces of evidence to support this statement.

Availability of Non-perennial rivers. 

Furrows to transfere water. 

Reserviours to store water. 

Windpump to extract water from groundwater. 


Lack of vegetation 

Man-made non perennial water 
(Any Two) (2 x 2) (4)

3.4 Where do the farmers in block B3 obtain their water supply? Mention ONE source
Non-perennial streams/rivers 

Furrows 

Reservoirs 

Underground from windmills 

(Any one) (1 x 2)(2)

3.5 Refer to block D4 on the topographic map

3.5.1 Is the relief in block D4 gentle or steep?

Gentle (1 x 1)(1)

3.5.2 Motivate your answer to question 3.5.1 above.

Contour lines are far apart (2 x 1)(2)

3.6 Study the photograph below. It shows a typical Karoo landscape similar to the
landscape in the topographic map and orthophoto map that you are using.

3.6.1 Is the picture above a horizontal, oblique or vertical photograph?

Horizontal  (1 x 1) (1)

3.6.2 Is the landscape in the photograph a natural, an agricultural or a built-up

environment?

Natural  (1 x 1) (1)

3.6.3 The landform in block 12 and the landform in block I12 and J12 are represented
by A and B respectively on the photograph above. Identify the letter that
represents a Messa and a letter that represents a Butte in the photograph.

Letter A represents a Butte 

Letter B represents a Messa  (2 x 1) (2)
 3.6.4 How does the shape of the convex slope marked C differ from the shape of
the slope concave slope marked D in the photograph?

C Convex has a dome shape 

D Concave has a basin shape  (2 x 1) (2)

3.7 Refer to block H2 on the topographic map

3.7.1 Is Spandaukop in block H2 a protected area? Support your answer.
Yes  (1 x 1)(1)

3.7.2 Support your answer in question 3.1.7 above

It is part of the Camdeboo National Park that id bounded by a green border  (1 x 2)(2)
Conservation is a priority in this area 

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 QUESTION 4: (GIS)

4.1 Write GIS in full

Geographic Information Systems (1 x 1)(1)

4.2 Identify point feature and line features in block C4

Point features: Spot height Trees Reseviour

Line feature: Tracks and hiking trails, Runway (2 x 1)(2)

4.3 Refer to figure 4.3 below of a satellite image

4.3.1 Choose the correct term between brackets

(a) The satellite image is data from (ground survey / remote sensing).
Remote sensing 

(b) The satellite image mainly displays (attribute / spatial) data

Spatial data 

(c) The satellite image is in a (raster/vector) format

Raster format 

(d) The image consists of (pixels/points, lines, and polygons).

Pixels  (4x1)(4)

4.2 Mention any THREE components of GIS

Hardware,  Software, Data, People, Methods  (3 x 1)(3)
(10)

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