NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT GRADE 9

NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT GRADE 9

SOCIAL SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY NOVEMBER 2016

MARKS: 75 TIME: 2 hours

This question paper consists of 10 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE (3) questions. 2. ALL questions are compulsory. 3. Always refer to sources when answering questions. 4. An extract from the topographical map 3126DD Queenstown and orthophoto

map 3126DD 13 Queenstown is needed to answer Question 1. 5. This resource material must be handed back to the school after the

examination. 6. Write neatly and legibly. 7. Pocket calculators may be used.

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QUESTION 1: MAP SKILLS

1.1 Use the 1: 50 000 topographical and orthophoto maps of 3126DD Queenstown to answer the following questions. Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question number e.g. 1.1.9. C.

1.1.1 The number 31 in the map/reference number of the topographical map of Queenstown refers to ...

A line of latitude. B line of longitude. C minutes (") in the line of latitude. D seconds (") in the line of longitude.

1.1.2 Queenstown is situated in ...

A North West. B Eastern Cape. C Limpopo. D Kwazulu Natal

1.1.3 Feature 2 on the orthophoto map is a/an...

A hiking trail. B soccer field. C park. D golf course.

1.1.4 The contour interval on the orthophoto map is ............... metres. A 5 B 10 C 15 D 20

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1.1.5 The natural feature found at line 7 to 8 on the orthophoto map is a ...

A mesa B valley C butte D gap

1.1.6 Feature 3 on the orthophoto map is a .................

A factory. B shopping centre. C civic centre. D school

1.1.7 The sewage works in Block E4 is a ... economic activity.

A primary B secondary C tertiary D none of the above

1.1.8 The height of the trigonometrical beacon in Block A8 on the topographic map is ...

A 198 m B 1 180 m C 1 198, 2 m D 1169 m

(8 x 1) (8) [8]

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1.2 Refer to the topographic and orthophoto map and answer the following questions.

1.2.1 Give a possible reason why no farming activities are found at T in Block B3.

(1 x 2) (2)

1.2.2 State the direction of the flow of the Klaas Smits River found

between Blocks G1 and J6 on the topographic map.

(1 x 2) (2)

1.2.3 "Water is an important natural resource for all humans". Refer to the topographic map and name TWO measures that people in the area have taken to manage water shortages. (2 x 2) (4)

1.2.4 Give TWO reasons why it is important that water is preserved

by taking measures as mentioned in Question 1.2.3.

(2 x 2) (4)

1.2.5 Find the rifle range in Blocks G7. Give ONE reason why the

rifle range is situated there.

(1 x 1) (1)

1.2.6 Calculate the distance of the R67 road (in Block J1 only)

on the topographical map in kilometres. Show all your

calculations.

(4)

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TOTAL QUESTION 1: 25

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