PROVINCE OF KWAZULU-NATAL

EFFINGHAM SECONDARY SCHOOL

MARCH STANDARDISED TEST 2017

SOCIAL SCIENCES [GEOGRAPHY]

Examiner: A Ellan Moderator: R.I Boodhoo

Marks: 50 Grade : 9 Duration : 1 hour

Name of Candidate: ______Grade 9 ___

Instructions to Candidate.

  1. Answer all questions in the space provided. This paper consists of SIX (6) question and EIGHT 8 Pages
  2. Write your name and surname at the top of this paper.
  3. You are supplied with a 1:50 000 topographical map.

(Kimberly ).

  1. A non-programmable calculator may be used.

LEVELS

Question / Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Total / Time
1 / 6 / 6 / 10 min
2 / 1 / 7 / 8 / 10 min
3 / 11 / 11 / 10 min
4 / 7 / 5 min
5 / 4 / 6 / 15 min
6 / 8 / 10 min
Total / 18 / 24 / 8 / 50 / 60 min
%age / 36 / 48 / 16 / 100 / 1 hour

SECTION A : MAPWORK [30 minutes]

Refer to the 1:50 000 topographical map of Kimberley (attached) to answer the following questions:

QUESTION 1 : MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Various possible options are provided as answers for the following questions. Write only the letter (A – D) next to the question number (1.1 – 1.10) in the block provided on the right hand side of the page.

1.1 The contour interval of the topographical map is _____ metres

  1. 10
  2. 20
  3. 40
  4. 5

1.2The TWO types of scales shown on the topographical map are the ……

  1. line scale and word scale
  2. word scale and ratio scale
  3. ratio scale and line scale
  4. line scale and Richter scale

1.3 The N12 which crosses the mapped area in a North -South West

direction is a …

  1. Secondary Road
  2. National Route
  3. Arterial Route
  4. Main Road

1.4What natural feature is found at grid block J16 on the topographic

map.

  1. Reservoir
  2. Spur
  3. Dam Wall
  4. Marsh & Vlei

1.5In the topographical map the unit used to show height is:

  1. Metres
  2. Kilometres
  3. Centimetres
  4. Millimetres

1.6Two ways how height is shown in grid block I 18 is :

  1. Contour lines and Trignometrical beacon.
  2. Contour lines and bench mark.
  3. Contour lines and spot height.
  4. Spot height and Trignometrical beacon.

1.7 The recreation activity in Block J7 is

  1. Golf Course
  2. Sewage Works
  3. Railway Station
  4. D Mine Dump

QUESTION2: MAPWORK TECHNIQUES AND CALCULATIONS

2.1 Write the scale of the topographical map as a word scale.

______1

2.2 Calculate the straight line distance between trig beacon 365

(block O14) and Trignometrical beacon 65 (block O15) in metres

Show all calculations. 5

2.3 Calculate the difference in height between trig beacon 365

(block O14) andTrignometrical beacon 65 (block O15) in metres .

Show all calculations. 2

QUESTION3: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION / APPLICATION OF THEORY

3.1 The mapped area receives seasonal rainfall. Quote two pieces of

evidence from Map to support this statement. 2

3.2 The predominant primary economic activity in the town of Kimberley

is: 1

A.Livestock farming

B.Crop farming

C.Fruit farming

DMining Answer :______

3.3State a reason (evident on the map) to support your answer in 3.2. 1

3.4Kimberley is located on a relatively flat ground. Give a reason from

the topographic map to support this statement. 1

3.5 Identify the predominant land-usein L22 :

______1

3.6State the grid blocks in which you will find the following: 2x1=2

3.6.1 Race Course ( East of Kimberly) : ______

3.6.2 De Beers Mine (centre of the town of Kimberley) ______

3.7 With reference to settlement patterns, state whether the following

settlement are nucleated or dispersed.

3.7.1 Kleinplaas (O14) ______

3.7.2 Roodepan (H14) ______

2x1 = 2

Section B : Theory ( Development ) [ 30 Minutes]

Question 4: Development 4.1 Match the Definitions in Column A with the terms in Column B.

COLUMN A / ANSWERS / COLUMN B
4.1.1 Government services provided for
citizens. / A. HDI
4.1.2A Latin phase which means “for each
head” / B. Census
4.1.3An increase in the amount or value of
goods and services. / C. Adult
literacy
4.1.4Total value of goods and services
produced by a country in a certain year / D Economic
growth
4.1.5Percentage of adults that can read and
write. / E. GDP
4.1.6An official count of all people who live in a
country / F Social
welfare
4.1.7Measurement of Development using
Social wellbeing as an indicator / G. Per Capita

7x1=7

Question 5: Measuring Development

Study the table below showing differences in development around the world in 2010 and answer the questions set.

Country / GDP per capita in US$ / Population:
Birth rate per 1000 / Health :
Infant mortality / Education:
Literacy level (%) / % of population in urban area
USA / 47 284 / 14 / 7 / 99 / 82
Japan / 33 805 / 8 / 2 / 99 / 66
Brazil / 11 239 / 19 / 22 / 90 / 86
Kenya / 1 600 / 36 / 54 / 73 / 22
Ethiopia / 1 016 / 43 / 36 / 36 / 17

5.1 Which one of the countries list above can be considered as most

developed? ______1

5.2 Which of one the countries in the above tablewould you consider as least

developed? ______1

5.3 Give a reason for your choice in 5.2 1

______

______

5.4 In which country is the GDP the highest? ______1

5.5 Give a possible reason for the for the low level of education in Ethiopa 1

______

______

5.6 Suggest a possible reason for the difference in infant mortality between

Kenya and Japan. 1

______

______

______

5.7 Human development index measures development by taking the elements

of human well being into account. State any two of these elements that is

used as indicators of development. 2

i ______

ii ______

5.8 Why do you think some people are of the belief that Gross Domestic

Productwas not a true indicator of development. 2

______

______

______

______

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Question 6: Factors affecting Development

Read the extract below and answer the following question.

Education is central to development. Education can significantly improve people’s lives. It helps people, society and the world as a whole. There is a strong relationship between levels of education and overall level of development within a country.

6.1 Discuss how education is responsible for bringing about the improvement in

the development of a country. 4x2=8

HINT:

  • Your answer must be written in Paragraph form between 8- 10 lines in length.
  • Have a clear argument
  • Discuss at least 4 different reasons

Total: 50 Marks

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