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THE KENMONT SCHOOL

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SP: SOCIAL SCIENCE
Total: 50
GRADE 7
TERM 4: GEOGRAPHY TEST
2022

LEARNER NAME: __________________________________________ GRADE: 7A____

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Answer all questions on this question paper.
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Section A: Population concepts and factors affecting birth and death rate
Question 1:
1.1 Multiple choice questions - Circle/underline or highlight the correct answer below. (5)
1.1.1 Population growth depends on the: (1)
a. People dying on a daily basis.
b. People being born on a daily basis.
c. The migration of the people.
d. All of the above.

1.1.2 The number one killer disease that affect the population of the world is: (1)
a. Smallpox
b. Tubercolosis
c. HIV/AIDS
d. Flu

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 1.1.3 Most people migrate because of: (1)
a. Job opportunity around the world.
b. Being bored.
c. Feel like migrating.
d. Run away from Ebola.

1.1.4 Developed countries have a lot of elderly people because: (1)

a. They have good health services/ medication and equipment.
b. They deserve to be there.
c. They are well cared for.
d. The elderly die of a variety of sicknesses.

1.1.5 Which country in Africa is the best developing country from these below? (1)
a. Ethiopia
b. Zimbabwe
c. South Africa
d. Ghana

1.2 Read the case study below and answer the following questions. (10)

Scientific developments
People have a better chance of living longer because of scientific development. Medicine has been
developed and healthcare is improved by scientific developments. These are new ways that scientists
have developed to make our lives better, like health services, living conditions, and general things we
need in our everyday life. There has been a decrease in death rate and infant mortality all over the
world due to scientific developments. Discoveries have led to technological advances that helped to
improve lives.
Here are some scientific developments:
For a long time people thought diseases were spread by bad smells. Science has helped us to
understand diseases and this has made it easy to treat and control diseases. Vaccinations and
medicinal drugs helped to control diseases. Immunization has also been used in many countries to
prevent their babies from dying.

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In 1860 a French scientist named Louis Pasteur proved that diseases are spread through air and in
water by germs. Pasteurization has been named after him. i.e. a process that kills germs in fresh milk.
In the past many patients died during after operations; but after a process of washing hands and
changing clothes before assisting the next patient was introduced the death rate dropped in Vienna
hospital (Austria). John Lister, a surgeon, began to clean and sterilize everything used during
operations – patients’ skin, surgeon’s hands, instruments, sewing threads and cotton wool. This was
done with the use pf antiseptics. Today, antiseptics such as Dettol and Savlon are used. Death rate in
Lister’s surgery fell from 50% to 5% in two years. Later surgeons wore special sterile gowns and
masks instead of their ordinary clothes. Rubber gloves were invented in 1890.

1.2.1 In your own words, explain the term ‘scientific developments’. (2)
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1.2.2 Name THREE scientific developments from the article. (3)
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1.2.3 How have these developments affected the world population? (1)
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1.2.4 What is pasteurization? (1)
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1.2.5 What caused the death rate in Vienna (Austria) to drop? (1)
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1.2.6 What caused the infant mortality rate to decrease? (1)
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1.2.7 Name ONE disease you were immunized against as a baby. (1)
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Section B: Natural Resources and Conservation in South Africa
Question 2:
2.1 Match the terms in the table with the statements below. (5)
Natural resources Deforestation Landfill space Conservation Eco-tourism

2.1.1 Anything that people get and use from nature. (1)
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2.1.2 The action of clearing a wide area of trees. (1)
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2.1.3 A piece of land used for dumping waste. (1)
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2.1.4 Protection of the environment and certain animal species. (1)
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2.1.5 Tourism that uses nature as the main attraction. (1)
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2.2 Place the following words in the correct column below. (5)
 Gold
 Sunlight
 Silver
 Air
 Soil
Renewable resources Non-renewable resources

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2.3 Study the pie graph below and answer the questions that follow. (25)

2.3.1 List the water-use activities shown on the pie chart from biggest to smallest. (6)
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2.3.2 Fill in the missing information in the table below using the pie chart above. (5)
SECTOR ACTIVITY % OF
WATER
USAGE
a. Digging up gold, diamonds & coal. 3.3%

Industrial b. 11.3%

Livestock watering & nature Protecting & preserving animals and pieces c.
conservation of nature

d. Making electricity 4.3%

Municipal/Domestic e. 17.8%

2.3.3 a. Which sector uses the most water? (1)

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b. Why do you think they use the most water? (1)
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2.3.4 Which sectors listed on the pie graph use water in each of these ways? (7)
a. To water crops.
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b. To cool machinery in factories.
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c. To water gardens.
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d. To cook supper for the family.
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e. For animals to drink.
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f. To cool the drills used by miners.
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g. For cooling towers at power stations.
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2.3.5 Which sector/sectors can re-use its water? Explain, using 5 simple points. (5)
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