GEOGRAPHY - Unity In Diversity

[Pages:8]GRADE 9 JUNE 2019 SOCIAL SCIENCES

GEOGRAPHY

MARKS: 50 TIME: 90 minutes

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of TWO sections. 2. Answer BOTH sections of 50 marks each. 3. Write clearly and legibly

SECTION A: MAP SKILLS

QUESTION 1

1.1 Fill in the missing words. Choose from the list of words provided.

Possible words: larger, flat, index, height, sea, widely, closeness, gentle, metres

1.1.1 The contour lines shows ___________________ of the land above ______________________ level.

1.1.2 The contours are usually measured in _______________ (unit)

1.1.3 The dark (thick) contour lines on the tpographic map are called ________________________ lines

1.1.4 If the contour lines on the othophoto map or topographic map are far apart, it shows that the area is ____________________ (5x1) (5)

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1.2 Study a contour map below and answer questions that follow

Source: Platinum ? Social Sciences grade 9, page 23

1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3

What is the contour interval of this map? _________________ What is the highest point of the map? ____________________ What do we call the height feature with the number 1589? ___ __________________________________________________

(1x1) (1x1)

(1x1)

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1.2.4 Letter `G' shows a river that flows on the map. To which

(1x2)

direction does the river flows? _________________________

1.2.5 Give two reasons to support your answer in 1.2.4. _________

__________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________ (1x4)

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1.2.6 Write the correct letter that indicate the following features on

the map.

a) Spur. ________________

b) Flat land. _____________

(2x1)

(11)

1.3 Study the map of the Free State Province and answer questions ths follow

Source: South African Map Skills, page 62

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1.3.1 1.3.2

Calculate a direct distance in kilometres from Kroonstad to Bultfontein using line scale. ___________________________ Which province is found in the southern part of the Free State? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

(1x2) (1x2)

1.3.3 Write a paragraph of five sentences(facts) to describe five economic activities found in Bloemfontein. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (5x1) __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (9)

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SECTION B: DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

QUESTION 2

2.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer. Make an `X' next to the correct answer

2.1.1

___________ is not one of development indicators to measure development. A Social indicators B Political indicators C Environmental indicators D Economic indicators

2.1.2

The Human Development Index (HDI) is an indicator that includes_____________ A Less Economically Developed Countries B Level of crime in a country C Life expectancy of a particular country D More Economically Developed Countries

2.1.3

GDP is the total value of all the ___________ in a country A money available B employment opportunities available C trading that took place D goods and services produced

2.1.4

One of the following is not an example of social indicators in development A the number of doctors for every 1000 people B the availability of safe, clean drinking water C levels of air and water pollution D how long people usually live

(4x1) (4)

2.2 Define the following concepts 2.2.1 Sustainable development: ____________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ 2.2.2 Life expectancy: ____________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ 2.2.3 Development: ______________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (3x2) (6)

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2.3 Study the extract as a background information to assist you in completing the table below

Source: Platinum ? Social Sciences grade 9, page 33

LEDCs

MEDCs

Diet

People eat balance diet, high

intake of protein

Types of jobs

It is mainly farming. There is high unemployment

Infant mortality

There are not many deaths of babies and young children

Population Population grow rapidly.

growth

Population often double

in less than 30 years

Education

Most people have 12 years of schoolong. There is high levels of literacy

(5x2) (10)

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Study the case study and answer a question

2.4 Case study: Development of Cuba

Source: Solutions for all, Social Sciences, grade 9, page 45

Write a paragraph to describe how Cuba has developed in time. Your paragraph should cover: life expectancy, education, water access, toilet access and wealth in cuba. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

(5x1) (5) (15)

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