GRADE 11 NOVEMBER 2020 GEOGRAPHY P1 EXEMPLAR - Modern Classroom

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 11

NOVEMBER 2020

MARKS: 150

TIME:

3 hours

GEOGRAPHY P1 EXEMPLAR

*IGEOGE1*

This question paper consists of 9 pages.

2

GEOGRAPHY P1

(EC/NOVEMBER 2020)

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. The question paper consists of three questions.

2. All diagrams are included in the ANNEXURE.

3. Where possible, illustrate your answers with labelled diagrams.

4. Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.

5. Start EACH question at the top of a new page of a NEW page.

6. Number the questions correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.

7. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.

8. In SECTION B you are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographic map (2527 BD HARTBEESPOORT DAM) and an orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area.

9. Show ALL calculations and use the formulae provided, where applicable. Marks will be allocated for these.

10. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations, for example 10 km; 2,1 cm.

11. You may use a non-programmable calculator and a magnifying glass.

12. The area demarcated in RED and BLACK on the topographic map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map.

13. Write neatly and legibly.

Copyright reserved

Please turn over.

(EC/NOVEMBER 2020)

GEOGRAPHY P1

3

SECTION A: THE ATMOSPHERE AND GEOMORPHOLOGY

QUESTION 1

1.1 Choose a term in COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A?I) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.8) in the

ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 J.

COLUMN A 1.1.1 Determines the amount of insolation A

that the earth receives

COLUMN B Mozambique

1.1.2 The force that causes air to move from B geostrophic a high pressure to a low pressure

1.1.3 Rotational force that deflects winds C offshore

1.1.4 Wind that brings heavy rains to India D latitude in summer

1.1.5 Wind that flows parallel to the lines of E pressure gradient the isobars

1.1.6 Wind that blows from the land to the F coriolis sea

1.1.7 Ocean current that originates at the G monsoon poles

1.1.8 Contact zone of polar air with warm H tropical air

I

front Benguela

(8 x 1) (8)

Copyright reserved

Please turn over

4

GEOGRAPHY P1

(EC/NOVEMBER 2020)

1.2 Refer to FIGURE 1.2 on tri-cellular air circulation. Match the descriptions below with one of the POLAR, HADLEY or FERREL cells. Choose the answer and write only the cell next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.2.8 POLAR. You may choose the same cell more than once.

1.2.1 Circulates air between 60?90 latitudes

1.2.2 Air rises near the equator and diverges polewards

1.2.3 Air circulation is in the mid-latitudes

1.2.4 Associated with tropical air mass circulation

1.2.5 Cold easterly winds originate in this cell

1.2.6 This cell generates the westerly wind belt

1.2.7 Trade winds originate in this cell

(7 x 1) (7)

1.3 FIGURE 1.3 is a representation of a F?hn wind.

1.3.1 Why is a F?hn wind an example of a regional wind?

(1 x 1) (1)

1.3.2 Name the side of the mountain at A, in the formation of F?hn winds. (1 x 1) (1)

1.3.3 Why does rain occur at A?

(1 x 1) (1)

1.3.4 Discuss why the air descending at B will be warm and dry. (2 x 2) (4)

1.3.5 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain the impact that

the descending air at B will have on people living on that side of the

mountain.

(4 x 2) (8)

1.4 Refer to FIGURE 1.4 which illustrates the La Ni?a process.

1.4.1 Why is the La Ni?a process described as a weather pattern? (1 x 1) (1)

1.4.2 State TWO pieces of evidence from FIGURE 1.4 that indicate that the

La Ni?a process is being illustrated.

(2 x 1) (2)

1.4.3 Discuss why the eastern half of Australia would receive heavy rain

during the La Ni?a process.

(3 x 2) (6)

1.4.4 Explain the economic impact that the La Ni?a process would have on

Africa.

(3 x 2) (6)

Copyright reserved

Please turn over.

(EC/NOVEMBER 2020)

GEOGRAPHY P1

5

1.5 Refer to FIGURE 1.5, an extract on desertification.

1.5.1 According to FIGURE 1.5, what is the main aim of the green belt

project?

(1 x 1) (1)

1.5.2 What is desertification?

(1 x 1) (1)

1.5.3 Quote a statement from the extract that lists possible natural causes

of desertification.

(1 x 1) (1)

1.5.4 Name TWO human activities that contribute to desertification. (2 x 1) (2)

1.5.5 Discuss how the planting of trees can `serve as a buffer zone' to

manage desertification.

(1 x 2) (2)

1.5.6 Besides afforestation (planting of trees), explain TWO other ways in

which desertification can be managed.

(2 x 2) (4)

1.5.7 Comment on the positive impact that the green belt project would

have on people living in this region.

(2 x 2) (4)

[60]

Copyright reserved

Please turn over

 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download