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

GRADE 9

JUNE 2019

SOCIAL SCIENCES

MEMO

GEOGRAPHY

MARKS: 50

TIME: 90 minutes

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

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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,

gentle, metres

flat,

index,

height,

sea, widely, closeness,

1.1.1

The contour lines shows height¡Ì of the land above sea¡Ì level.

1.1.2

The contours are usually measured in metres¡Ì

1.1.3

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

index¡Ì lines

If the contour lines on the othophoto map or topographic map

are far apart, it shows that the area is flat. ¡Ì

1.1.4

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Study a contour map below and answer questions that follow

Source: Platinum ¨C 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¡Ì

What is the highest point of the map? 1600 metres¡Ì

What do we call the height feature with the number 1589?

Trigonometric Beacon (Trig beacon) ¡Ì

Letter ¡®G¡¯ shows a river that flows on the map. To which

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1.2.6

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direction does the river flows? To the south of the map. ¡Ì¡Ì

Give two reasons to support your answer in 1.2.4. The

highest point is in the northern part of the map. ¡Ì¡Ì The

angle at which the tributary joins the river at/ aroung ¡®D¡¯

indicates the flow of the river. ¡Ì¡Ì

Write the correct letter that indicate the following features on

the map.

a) Spur. ¡®D¡¯¡Ì

b) Flat land. ¡®F¡¯¡Ì

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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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1.3.2

1.3.3

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Calculate a direct distance in kilometres from Kroonstad to

Bultfontein using line scale. 146 km (141-151 km) ¡Ì¡Ì

Which province is found in the southern part of the Free State?

Eastern Cape¡Ì¡Ì

Write a paragraph of five lines to describe five economic

activities found in Bloemfontein

? The paragraph must include

? Engineering ¡Ì

? Furniture ¡Ì

? Paper and pulp ¡Ì

? Textiles ¡Ì

? Food processing ¡Ì

? Vehicle assembly ¡Ì

NB Any of the five activities

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