NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT GRADE 6
NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT
GRADE 6
SOCIAL SCIENCES (GEOGRAPHY) QUESTION PAPER NOVEMBER 2017
MARKS: 40 TIME: 1 hour NAME: ___________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: _________________________________________________________ AREA OFFICE: ____________________________________________________ DISTRICT: ________________________________________________________
This question paper consists of 8 pages.
Total Marks __________
40
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Instructions to the learners. 1. Read all instructions carefully. 2. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided. 3. The test duration is 1 hour. 4. Write neatly and legibly.
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QUESTION 1: CLIMATE AND VEGETATION AROUND THE WORLD
1.1 Refer to Source 1A to answer the questions that follow. Source 1A: A world map showing the distribution of major tropical rainforests.
B
C A SOUTH AMERICA
[Taken from: Viva Social Sciences, Gr 6]
1.1.1 In which regions are most tropical rainforests situated?
_______________________________________________________ (1)
1.1.2 What is the name of the continent where most of the tropical rainforests are located? _____________________________________________ (1)
1.1.3 Are there any tropical rainforests in South Africa?
Yes or No: _____________________________
(1)
1.1.4 Briefly describe the climatic conditions of where tropical rainforests survive. ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
(2)
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1.1.5 Big companies benefit from deforestation. Is this statement True
or False?
_____________________________________________________
(1)
1.1.6 Explain why deforestation is a bad thing. Give ONE reason.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(2)
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1.2 Study Source 1B and 1C to answer the questions that follow. Source 1B: Climate graphs of tropical rainforests and coniferous forests.
Source 1B
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Source 1C: Climate graphs of coniferous forests.
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Source 1C
[Taken from: Day?By-Day Social Sciences, Gr 6.]
1.2.1 Compare the climate of places A and B by completing the table below. Include units of measurement.
Conditions
Place A
(a) Highest temperature
(b) Lowest rainfall
(c) Hemisphere
Place B
(6 x 2) (12) [12]
TOTAL QUESTION 1: 20
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QUESTION 2: POPULATION
2.1 Study Source 2A and answer the questions that follow. Source 2A: Sources showing population distribution
SOURCE 2 A
[Adapted from: Solutions Social Sciences, Gr 6.]
2.1.1 How many people are in grid A2?
____________________________________________________
(1)
2.1.2 Which grid has more people?
______________________________________________________
(1)
2.1.3 What is the population density for B3? ______________________________________________________ (2)
2.1.4 Define the term "population distribution". ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
(2)
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2.2 Read Source 2B and answer questions below. Source 2B: Reasons for rural - urban migration.
2.2.1 Name TWO push factors that cause people to move from rural areas.
__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
(2)
2.2.2 State ONE factor that attracts people to move to urban areas.
____________________________________________________
(1)
2.2.3 What type of jobs are in urban areas? Name only TWO.
1:__________________________ 2:_____________________
(2)
2.2.4 Which areas (rural or urban) have a highest population distribution?
Give a reason for your answer.
Answer:_____________________________________________________
Reason _____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ (2) [7]
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2.3 Read Source 2C and answer the questions that follow. Source 2C: A Case study of Tokyo
Tokyo has started as a fishing village. Tokyo's location next to the coast helped the city to become
an important trading centre. Three main rivers pass through Tokyo. There is a flat land for building next to the river The climate is mild with plenty of rain. There is a farmland close to the city. Good transport links move workers in and out of a city.
[Taken from Social Sciences Solutions for all, Gr 6]
2.3.1 Is Tokyo a rural or an urban area? ___________________________ (1)
2.3.2 Explain how the location next to the coast helped Tokyo to grow.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
(2)
2.3.3 Name and explain TWO problems that Tokyo may experience if more people flock into the city?
1. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
(2)
2. _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
(2)
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TOTAL QUESTION 2: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 40
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