GEOHIG111

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)

GRADE 11
MID-YEAR EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1
(THEORY)
(NSC11-15)
D10055629-4-A

TIME: 09H00 – 12H00 TOTAL: 225 MARKS

DURATION: 3 HOURS DATE: 11 JUNE 2013

This question paper consists of 11 pages.

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This question paper consists of TWO questions. Answer BOTH questions.

QUESTION MARKS
1 114
2 111
TOTAL MARKS: 225

Note: Addendum A is attached at the back of the question paper.

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ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS (225 MARKS)
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QUESTION 1

1.1 Choose the correct option for each of the following. Write only the
question number and your chosen answer. For instance, if you
think that the correct answer for number 1.1.1 is A., then write it as
1.1.1 A.

1.1.1 The pressure gradient force causes wind to blow from a

relatively ____ pressure to a relatively _____ pressure.

A. low … high
B. high … low
C. high … high
D. low … low

1.1.2 The Coriolis effect is greatest when the wind speed is:

A. high
B. low
C. zero
D. fluctuating

1.1.3 The Coriolis effect is greatest towards the:

A. equator.
B. poles.
C. east.
D. west.

1.1.4 The Coriolis force controls the _____ of the wind.

A. direction
B. speed
C. rotation
D. revolution

1.1.5 Geostrophic winds occur when the Coriolis force is _____

the pressure gradient force and the air moves _____ to
the isobars.

A. opposite; diagonal
B. in the same direction as; parallel
C. equal; parallel
D. in the same direction as; diagonal (5 × 2 = 10)

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1.2 Which of the following statements are TRUE or FALSE? Write

down only the question number and the correct answer.

1.2.1 Mesas are larger than buttes.

1.2.2 A cap rock is found on top of a conical hill.

1.2.3 Basaltic plateaus are formed by volcanism.

1.2.4 All hilly landscapes are ideal for farming.

1.2.5 Horizontal layers usually consist of sedimentary rock. (5 × 2 = 10)

1.3 Figure 1.3 in Addendum A shows a synoptic map. Answer the

questions set on it:

1.3.1 Name the oceans at X and Y. (2 × 1 = 2)

1.3.2 Identify the types of pressure cells at A, B, C, E and F

respectively. (5 × 2 = 10)

1.3.3 Name the climatic feature at D. (2)

1.3.4 Name the type of pressure system associated with D.

Use evidence from the map to explain your answer. (2 × 2 = 4)

1.3.5 Give the wind direction at point W on the map. Use

evidence from the map to explain the reason for this wind
direction. (3 × 2 = 6)

1.3.6 Give the wind direction at Cape Town, marked S on the

map and explain this wind direction. (3 × 2 = 6)

1.3.7 Does this map show summer or winter conditions? Use

evidence from the map to support your answer. (3 × 2 = 6)

1.3.8 South Africa is experiencing berg wind conditions on this

specific day. Briefly explain why this statement is correct. (3 × 2 = 6)

1.3.9 Name FOUR other winds around the world which are
similar to South Africa's berg winds. (4 × 2 = 8)

1.4 Study Figure 1.4 in Addendum A on slope forms and answer the
questions that follow:

1.4.1 What is a slope? (2 × 1 = 2)

1.4.2 Identify the characteristics of slope elements at A, B, C

and D on the diagram. (4 × 2 = 8)

1.4.3 What is found between the elements at C and D? (2)

1.4.4 Name the dominant geomorphological processes at A. (2)

1.4.5 Explain why deposition cannot occur at B. (2)

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1.4.6 Which of the slope elements would have the following

shapes?

A. concave
B. convex (2 × 2 = 4)

1.4.7 At which of the slope elements A, B, C or D would the

contours be the closest together? Give a reason for your
answer. (2 × 2 = 4)

1.5 Refer to Figure 1.5 in Addendum A and answer the questions

that follow.

1.5.1 Define the term drought. (2 × 1 = 2)

1.5.2 What effects will droughts have on the economy of a

country? (5 × 2 = 10)

1.5.3 Give FOUR suggestions about how man can reduce the
impact of droughts. (4 × 2 = 8) [114]

QUESTION 2

2.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

Write only TRUE or FALSE for your answer.

2.1.1 Air moves clockwise around a low pressure cell in the

Southern Hemisphere.

2.1.2 Air rises and cools at a high pressure cell in the Southern
Hemisphere.

2.1.3 Air pressure is measured in hectoPascals.

2.1.4 Most transfer of heat across the earth is due to the ocean
currents.

2.1.5 Descending air at the equator is responsible for the ITCZ.

2.1.6 Air pressure decreases with an increase in altitude.

2.1.7 The Tropical cell is also known as the Hadley cell.

2.1.8 The doldrums appear at the equator.

2.1.9 The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs

in December.

2.1.10 The Polar Cell is a high pressure cell. (10 × 1 = 10)

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2.2 Choose a description in Column B that matches a term in Column

A. Write down only the question number and the correct answer,
e.g. 2.2.1 B.

Column A Column B
2.2.1 batholith A. mushroom-shaped intrusion pushing overlaying
strata upward
2.2.2 sill B. wall-like intrusion cutting vertically across rock
layers
2.2.3 loccolith C. chimney-shaped intrusion
2.2.4 pipe D. saucer-shaped intrusion
2.2.5 dyke E. largest intrusive form, usually granite
2.2.6 lopolith F. horizontal rock formed as magma spread
between layers

(6 × 2 = 12)

2.3 Study Figure 2.3 in Addendum A on global circulation patterns

and answer the questions on it.

2.3.1 Name the pressure systems at 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. (4 × 2 = 8)

2.3.2 Name the wind belts that develop at 5, 6 and 7

respectively. (3 × 2 = 6)

2.3.3 Name the circulation cells at 9, 10 and 11 respectively. (3 × 2 = 6)

2.3.4 At which number would one find the ITCZ? (2)

2.3.5 The cell at number 10 is drawn incorrectly. Briefly

describe the correct circulation pattern at the cell
numbered 10. (4 × 2 = 8)

2.3.6 Write a paragraph explaining why the pressure and wind

systems shown do not remain in the same locations all
year round. (3 × 2 = 6)

2.3.7 Give TWO differences between the pressure cells that

exist at 1 and 2. (2 × 2 = 4)

2.3.8 The cell at X is responsible for severe conditions over

India during winter. Identify this condition and explain how
it comes about. (5 × 2 = 10)

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2.4 Study the cartoon in Figure 2.4, Addendum A and answer the
questions on it.

2.4.1 Define the term mass movement. (2)

2.4.2 Identify the type of mass movement depicted in this

cartoon. (2)

2.4.3 Would you describe this movement as fast or slow? Give

a reason for your answer. (2 × 2 = 4)

2.4.4 What effects could mass movement have on the people

living in the area? (4 × 2 = 8)

2.4.5 What suggestions would you make to prevent people

being killed while walking in the mountain? (3 × 2 = 6)

2.5 Study the diagram in Figure 2.5, Addendum A and answer the
questions that follow:

2.5.1 Identify the landforms at A, B, C, D and F. (5 × 2 = 10)

2.5.2 Write down TWO letters of TWO landforms associated

with horizontal strata. (2 × 1 = 2)

2.5.3 Write down TWO letters of TWO landforms associated

with inclined strata. (2 × 1 = 2)

2.5.4 As a farmer, evaluate the agricultural significance of the

landscape depicted. (3 × 1 = 3) [111]

GRAND TOTAL: 225 MARKS

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ADDENDUM A

FIGURE 1.3 – SYNOPTIC WEATHER CHART

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FIGURE 1.4

FIGURE 1.5

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FIGURE 2.3

FIGURE 2.4

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FIGURE 2.5

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