GRADE 9 JUNE 2019 SOCIAL SCIENCES M E M O - Voortrekker Afstandsleer

[Pages:8]GRADE 9 JUNE 2019 SOCIAL SCIENCES

M E M O

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 height of the land above sea level.

1.1.2 The contours are usually measured in metres

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

1.1.4 If the contour lines on the othophoto map or topographic map are far apart, it shows that the area is flat. (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

1.2.4

What is the contour interval of this map? 50 metres What is the highest point of the map? 1600 metres What do we call the height feature with the number 1589? Trigonometric Beacon (Trig beacon) Letter `G' shows a river that flows on the map. To which

(1x1) (1x1)

(1x1) (1x2)

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1.2.5 1.2.6

direction does the river flows? To the south of the map. Give two reasons to support your answer in 1.2.4. The highest point is in the northern part of the map. The angle at which the tributary joins the river at/ aroung `D' indicates the flow of the river. Write the correct letter that indicate the following features on the map.

a) Spur. `D' b) Flat land. `F'

(1x4)

(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. 146 km (141-151 km) Which province is found in the southern part of the Free State? Eastern Cape

(1x2) (1x2)

1.3.3

Write a paragraph of five lines to describe five economic activities found in Bloemfontein

The paragraph must include Engineering Furniture Paper and pulp Textiles Food processing Vehicle assembly

NB Any of the five activities

(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 goods and services produced 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: Development which provides for

the needs of the present generation from the earh's

resources while still allowing future generations to meet

their needs

2.2.2 Life expectancy: The average age at which people die in a

particular country.

2.2.3 Development: A process of change and improvement that

helps people to have a better quality of life

Paragraph question

(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 don't get

People eat balance diet, high

enough food to eat intake of protein

Types of jobs

It is mainly farming. There is high unemployment

It is mainly manufacturing and services

Infant mortality

Population growth

Many babies die before they are one year old. Large number of children die before the age of five Population grow rapidly. Population often double in less than 30 years

There are not many deaths of babies and young children

Population grow very slow. People have smaller families.

Education

Children often do not finish secondary school. There is lower levels of literacy

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

(5x2) (10)

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2.4 Study the case study and answer a question 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.

There is improvement in life expectancy, from 58 years in 1959 to 77years in 2010

By 2010, 100% of people in Cuba reached high school level

94% of people in Cube have access to water 95% of people have proper toilets All Cuban people have have free health care,

education nd social grants in 2010 (5x1) (5) (15)

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