ABEL MOTSHOANE SECONDARY SCHOOL
SOCIAL SCIENCES
GEOGRAPHY
EXAMINATION
GRADE 9
NOVEMBER 2024
MARKS : 75
TIME : 1 ½ HOUR
EXAMINER : Mr T.K Ringane
INTERNAL MOD : Mr Kgatla
This question paper consists of 10 pages including the cover
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
• This question paper consists of THREE questions.
• Answer ALL the questions
• Each question should start on a NEW PAGE
• SKIP a line after each response.
• Number your answers according to the numbering that is used
in this question paper.
• Write Neatly and legibly
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: MAPWORK
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1.1 Refer to the Tafelberg 3125CA 1:50 000 map and answer the following questions.
Various options are provided as answers for the following statements. Choose the
answer and write only the letter (A – D) next to the question number (1.1.1 – 1.1.5) in the
block next to each statement.
1.1.1 The scale of the map is ...
(1)
A. 1:10 000
B. 1:50 000
C. 1:5 000
D. 1: 20 000
1.1.2 Spot heights, bench-marks, trigonometrical stations and contour lines represent …
on the topographical map. (1)
A. Lines joining places of equal height.
B. Altitude (height) above sea level.
C. The height of features such as mesas.
D. The gradient of the area.
1.1.3. The height of point A is ...
(1)
A. 1220 m
B. 1143 m
C. 1437 m
D. 1400 m
1.1.4 The contour interval of the topographic map is ...
(1)
A. 5m
B. 10 m
C. 15 m
D. 20 m
1.1.5 The landform at point A is a ...
(1)
A. Cliff
B. Rounded Mountain
C. Valley
D. Spur
1.2 Study the following drawing below
Choose from one of the following list of words to describe the features labelled 1
– 6 on the sketch
Steep concave slope; flat or gentle slope; cliff/vertical drop; terraced/stepped slope;
gentle concave slope; convex slope
(6)
QUESTION 2: DEVELOPMENT AND SURFACE FORCES THAT SHAPE THE
EARTH.
2.1 What does the HDI stand for?
(2)
2.2 What is the meaning of HDI
(2)
2.3 How do we measure Development
(2)
2.4 There are three indicators of development used to calculate HDI:
the purchase power of individuals, education level and life expectancy
A. Which indicator of development is the most important to you?
(1)
2.6 "To have a high standard of living does not necessarily mean that you have good
quality of life"
A. Explain the difference between quality of life and standard of living (2)
2.7 Match column A with Column B. Write only the correct letter next to the correct
number on your answer sheet.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
2.7.1. Exfoliation A. Dropping or deposition
2.7.2. Frost shattering B. rock formed when molten rock (magma)
cools
2.7.3 Biological weathering C Wearing away
2.7.4. Erosion D. a process in which rocks are broken up
when water in the cracks freezes and
expands.
2.7.5. Deposition E. Weathering by people, plants and
animals.
2.7.6. Ingneous rock F. peeling off in layers
(6)
2.8 Use the words provided in the list below to match the process shown in the
diagram. Write only the letter and the word selected. E.g. A Lower course
Levee, oxbow lake, delta, meander, erosion, deposition, nek, lower course, upper
course.
2.8.1. A is a feature that forms when a loop is cut off from the bend of a (1)
river.
2.8.2. B develops when gravel and silt accumulates on the banks of a river (1)
resulting in the bank being raised.
2.8.3. Flat land next to the river and is sometimes flooded is called C. (1)
2.8.4. This occurs on the outer bend of a river where the water flow the (1)
fastest.
2.8.5. The pattern of the river at E is a __________ (1)
2.8.6. In which stage of the river is this pattern found? (1)
2.9. Use the Sketch below to help find the correct word in the brackets.
2.9.1. Along this coast (erosion/deposition) is taking place. (1)
2.9.2. B is a (cave /arch). (1)
2.9.3. C is a (stump/stack) (1)
TOTAL
MARKS :SECTION A [35]
SECTION B
QUESTION 3: RESOURCE USE AND SUSTAINABILTY
3.1
3.1.1 Define the concept natural resource.
(2)
3.1.2 Distinguish between a renewable resources and Non- renewable resources (4)
3.1.3 Copy the table below in your answer sheet and place each of the following
Resources in the correct column:
Trees, Lobster, Coal, Sunglight, Flowers, Diamonds, Oil, Soil, Gold, Water
Renewable Non-renewable
(4)
3.1.4 What will happen when people use resources unwisely?
(2)
3.1.5 Names some ways how people use resources unwisely.
(2)
3.2. Read the source below and answer the questions that follow:
EFFECTS OF UNWISE USE OF RESOURCES: OVER-FISHING THE OCEANS
Look at the cartoon below showing over-fishing and answer the questions that
follows:
Source: https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=over-fishing&FORM=HDRSC2
3.2.1 What is overfishing
(2)
3.2.2 Why do you think over-fishing is an unwise use of the natural resource (2)
3.2.3 What is the penguin complaining about?
(2)
3.2.4 in paragraph of 1-6 lines discuss reasons why over-fishing occurs. (6)
3.3. Read the source below and answer the questions that follow:
Food security in SA declining - study
2013-08-06 13:22
Pretoria - More than half of South Africans do not have regular access to enough food,
according to a study released by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on
Tuesday.
Overall, 45.6% of the population were food secure, said Professor DemetreLabadarios.
He was speaking at the release of the SA national health and nutrition examination
survey - also known as SANHANES-1 - in Pretoria.
Hunger
The food trends status in South Africa is classified under three sections - food secure,
at risk of hunger, and experiencing hunger.
"Measuring food security is not easy," Labadarios said.
"On a total national level, two out four households in the country are food secure, that is
45.6%.
"Regarding the food insecure, which is those that experience hunger, one out of four
households experience hunger. The Western Cape, Gauteng, and the Northern Cape
have low levels [of food insecurity] in comparison to other provinces."
Labadarios said that while 26% of the population experienced hunger, 28.6% were
living at the risk of being hungry.
The number of citizens living "at the risk of hunger" had risen from 25% in the previous
survey in 2008.
According to the 2012 study, the Eastern Cape, followed by Limpopo, had the highest
numbers of citizens experiencing food insecurity. Food security was at its highest in the
Western Cape.
In comparison to the social attitudes survey done in 2008, national food security had
declined from 48% to 45.6%.
The SANHANES-1 survey was compiled by a research consortium comprising the
HSRC and the Medical Research Council, and was financed by the health department
and the United Kingdom department for international development.
- SAPA
3.3.1. Define the term food security. (2)
3.3.2. What does Pro Labordarios mean when says 45, 6% of the population is
food secure? (2)
3.3.3 Which provinces have the highest number of people experiencing food
insecurity? (2)
3.3.4. What do you think could have caused the food insecurity in South Africa.?
(2)
3.3.5. What solutions can you offer that will help solve the food insecurity?
(2)
3.4. Write a paragraph on the causes of overgrazing and provide methods
that can be used to prevent the land from being overgrazed.
(4)
GRAND TOTAL: [75 MARKS]
