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TOM NEWBY SCHOOL
Test
Subject Geography Examiner Miss Miller
Date June 2022 Total marks 25 marks
Grade 4 Duration 1 hour
Moderator Mrs Steyn
Special instructions/ None
Equipment
This assessment has been compiled using notes and information contained in the Tom
Newby School resource material. The marking memorandum has been compiled
accordingly. While alternative responses will be given due acknowledgement, the official
memorandum will be considered a priority document to ensure uniformity of marking.
Name: Surname: Class:
Instructions:
o This paper consists of FOUR questions.
o There are a total of EIGHT pages.
o Section A: Settlements.
o Section B: Mapwork.
o Read the questions carefully before answering.
o Take note of the mark allocation and answer accordingly.
o Work neatly.
o Think carefully.
o Take a deep breath, relax and good luck!
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Section A: Settlements [10]
Question 1: [10]
Complete the following sentences: (3)
1.1 Urban areas usually have tall buildings made from cement and bricks while rural
building are usually_____________________________________________________
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1.2 People who work in rural areas normally wear old working clothes while people who
work in urban areas usually wear __________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
1.3 Some advantages of working in an urban environment are that there are many jobs,
lots of entertainment and good hospitals. One advantage of living in a rural area is
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
1.4 Use full sentences to explain each of the following terms:
1.4.1 Employer (1)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
1.4.2 Farm (1)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
1.4.3 Footpath (1)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
1.5 List two basic needs that people have. For each basic need that you have chosen,
explain why it is so important.
1.5.1 Need________________________________ (2)
Explanation:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
1.5.2 Need________________________________ (2)
Explanation:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Section B: Mapwork [15]
Question 2: [6]
2.1 Which South African province is…
2.1.1 the biggest? (1)
2.1.2 the smallest? (1)
2.2.1 What is an enclave? (1)
2.2.2 Give ONE example of an enclave in South Africa. (1)
2.3 Colour in the province win which you live. (1)
2.4 Draw the symbol that is used to show the location of a zoo on a map. (1)
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Question 3: [4]
Match the plan view in column B with the side view in Column A. Fill in the correct letter in
the table provided below.
Column A: Side view Column B: Plan view
3.1
A
3.2
B
3.3 C
3.4 D
Answer Grid: (4)
3.1 ________ 3.2 ________ 3.3 ________ 3.4 ________
Question 4: [5]
Minenhle has to walk from her house to the comic bookstore. Her friend has drawn her the
map below, but she does not understand it. Describe the route that Minenhle must use and
remember to include at least 2 landmarks.
Use the rubric below as a guideline.
Level Description Marks
1 Uses evidence partially with little to no understanding with 0-1
partial or no relevance to topic.
2 Uses evidence in a basic understanding to a great extent to the 2-3
topic with no further explanation.
3 Uses sufficient and relevant evidence effectively which shows 4-5
great understanding of the topic given
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Grade 4 Geography Test
June 2022
Performance analysis
Name:______________________________________________ Class:______________
For teacher use only:
Question 1 2 3 4
Possible mark 10 6 4 5
Learner’s mark
Moderated mark
Possible total 25
Learner’s total
Moderated total
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