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G08 ~ Social Sciences: Geography

Task 2: Term 1 tests 2

SOCIAL SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY

GRADE 8
TASK 2: TERM 1 TEST 2

EXAMINAR: S. Barnard TIME: 1½ hour

MODERATOR: S. Jordaan TOTAL: 70

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This test consists of TWO sections and SEVEN questions:

1.1 Section A: Short questions
1.2 Section B: Longer questions
2. Read through the whole test before you answer.
3. Answer all the questions.
4. Number your answers as indicated.
5. Write neatly and legibly.
6. Draw a line after each question.
7. Only use a blue ballpoint pen.

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1. Define the following terms:

1.1.1 Parallel
1.1.2 Longitude
1.1.3 Latitude
1.1.4 Co-ordinates
1.1.5 Greenwich meridian (5 x 2) = (10)

QUESTION 2

2. Choose the correct type of map from the word bank below to complete the following
sentences. Only write down the correct word/phrase next to the question number (2.1
– 2.5).

Elevation maps | Weather map | Atlas | Physical map | Population map |

Road map

2.1 A collection of maps.

2.2 Map that indicates the height of the land above or below sea level.
2.3 Map that indicates the number of people per square kilometre in a given
area.
2.4 Map that shows the natural features and roughness of the earth.
2.5 Map shows the expected temperatures. (5 x 1) = (5)

QUESTION 3

3. Are the following statements true or false? Only write down the correct
answer (true or false) next to the question number (3.1 – 3.5).

3.1 Time zone is a zone in a country where there is standard time.

3.2 The orbit is the normal path of a planet around a star or the sun.
3.3 The equator is also known as the 0-degree longitude.
3.4 Each degree on the longitude represents 30 degrees.
3.5 Another name for Tropic of Capricorn is the 23 ½ 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 S. (5 x 2) = (10)

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QUESTION 4

4. Complete the sentences by writing down the missing word/phrase in the open
space. Only write down the word/phrase next to the question number (4.1 –
4.5).

4.1 The Greenwich observatory runs through _____. (country).

4.2 A _____ represents the half of the earth.
4.3 _____ is a layer of gas that surrounds the Earth.
4.4 _____ is ‘n satellite-based navigation system.
4.5 In the morning the sun comes up in the _____. (5 x 1) = (5)

QUESTION 5

5. Match the descriptions in column B to the words/phrases in column A. Only

write down the correct letter (A – L) next to the question number (5.1 – 5.10),
e.g. 5.11 M.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
5.1 Scale A South African Standard Time
5.2 SAST B One 60th of a degree.
5.3 30 degrees East C Gathering of information from space.
5.4 1 : 50 000 D 21 March & 23 September
5.5 Minute E Tropic of Cancer
5.6 Satellite image F Ratio scale
5.7 Revolution G The earth rotates around its axis.
People that say what may happen to
5.8 Weather forecasters H the weather based on the information
they have available.
5.9 Day-and-night equinox I South Africa +2
The relationship between map
5.10 1 cm represents 0.5 km. J
distance and ground distance.
K Word scale
L Tropic of Capricorn
(10 x 1) = (10)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 40

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SECTION B

QUESTION 6

6.1 Name THREE types of information that can be seen or obtained from satellite
images. (3)

6.2 There is THREE types of map scales. Name and discuss the THREE types of map
scales. Tabulate your answer by using the table below.

Types of map scales Definition

(3 x 2 + 1) = (7)

6.3 Explain the difference between a small-scale map and a large-scale

map. (2 x 2) = (4)

6.4 Study the satellite images below. Name the type of satellite image and discuss
what the satellite image is used for. (3 x 2) = (6)

6.4.1 6.4.2

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QUESTION 7

7.1 By means of a sketch illustrate the SIXTEEN geographical directions. (5)

7.2 Study the picture below and name the letters (A to E). (5)

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TOTAL SECTION B: 30

GRAND TOTAL: 70

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