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Gr.9 Geography Paper - Revision

Geography (Edward Homu Secondary School)

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Social Sciences: Geography grade 9 1 June 2023 Controlled test

JUNE 2023 CONTROLLED TEST

GRADE 9

SOCIAL SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY

MARKS :75 marks

LEARNER RESULT
TIME :120 minutes SECTION A
EXAMINERS : PLC Potchefstroom /35
SECTION B
:PLC Ikageng
/40
EXTERNAL MODERATOR : H.L.E Eybers TOTAL
LEARNER : ________________________________ /75

SCHOOL : ________________________________

CLASS : ________

DISTRICT : Dr. Kenneth Kaund

Instructions to the learner

1. Read ALL the instructions carefully.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided.
3. Write neatly and legibly.
4. Read sources carefully to assist you in answering questions.
5. Avoid rewriting sources when answering questions.

This question paper consists of 9 pages

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1:

FIGURE A: (Contour lines.)

1. Study FIGURE A and use your own knowledge to answer the questions below:

1.1. Name the height features used to show height on the map in FIGURE A. (1x2) (2)

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1.2. What is the contour interval in FIGURE A? _____________________________________________ (1x2) (2)

1.3. What do we call the bottom of a hill/ mountain? _________________________________________ (1x2) (2)

1.4. What is the height at the Label B? __________________________________________________ (1X2) (2)

1.5 What is the height at the Label A? ___________________________________________________ (1X2) (2

1.6. Match the words in COLUMN A with the descriptions in COLUMN B. Write only the letter of the correct answer
in the space provided E.g. (1.6.6. F) (3x1) (3)

COLUMN A COLUMN B ANSWER

1.6.1 Cartographer. A. The highest point of a hill or a mountain. 1.6.1

1.6.2 Contour interval. B. The difference in height between two contour lines that 1.6.2
follow one another

1.6.3 Summit. C. A person who creates maps. 1.6.3

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1.7 Arrange the following map scales from smallest to biggest, where 1 is the smallest and 7 is the
biggest. (6x1) (6)

1: 50 000 : ______
1:100 000: ______
1:100: ______
1:1000 000: ______
1:10: ______
1:200 000: ______

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QUESTION 2

FIGURE B: (Map of Jagersfontein)

(Taken from Chief Directorate Surveys and Mapping)

2. Study FIGURE B and use your own knowledge to answer the questions below:

2.1. Determine the co-ordinates in degrees and minutes of the Opencast Mine in block C3. (2x1) (2)

Latitude: _______________________ Longitude: __________________________

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2.2 Draw the symbol for a Police Station. (1x2) (2)

2.3 What is the direction of flow of the river in block D3, which contains the dam labelled X? (1x2) (2)

___________________________

2.4 Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 2.3. (1x2) (2)

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QUESTION 3

FIGURE C: (Topographical Map of Jagersfontein Map)

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(Taken from Chief Directorate surveys and mapping)

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Study FIGURE C and use your own knowledge to answer the question below: C
3.1 Write a paragraph differentiating between constructed and natural features. (8x1) (8)
In your paragraph mention the following:
• Define constructed features.
• Define natural features.
• TWO examples of constructed features.
• TWO examples of natural features.
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TOTAL SECTION A: 35
SECTION B:
QUESTION 1

FIGURE A: (Meaning of development)

Development is about countries, regions and how settlements change, progress and improve over time.
Development is a process not an event. Development includes things to do with money and wealth (Economic
development), health and happiness (Social development) and the state of environment (Environmental
development). People are responsible for making development happen and they are also responsible for preventing
development from happening.
(Taken from Platinum Social Science Learners book, Grade 9)

1. Study FIGURE A and use your own knowledge to answer the questions below:
1.1 Name the 3 aspects of development (3x1) (3)

1.2. Which two indicators are used to calculate the development of a country. (2X1) (2)

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1.3. Define the following concepts:

1.3.1. Development (1X2) (2)

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1.3.2. Basic needs (1X2) (2)
________________________________________________________________________

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1.4 State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. E.g. (1.4.5 True)

1.4.1 Quality of life and population growth rate are indicators of social development: ________________

1.4.2 The most common factor used to measure development of a country is GDP. ______________________

1.4.3 Countries with a high level of development are called Third World countries. _____________________

1.4.4 The level of development in countries in the same regions are often similar ____________________
(4x1) (4)
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1.5 Write the following acronyms in full?
1.5.1 GDP: (1x2) (2)
1.5.2 HDI: (1x2) (2)
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QUESTION 2

FIGURE B: Ways of measuring development

Country GDP in billions of US dollars GDP per capita in US dollars

China 6 000 4 430

Greenland 1 25 000
Germany 3 300 40 000
South Africa 360 7 200
Angola 85 4 450
United States 15 000 47 000

Taken from Solutions for all Social Sciences, Grade 9)

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2. Study FIGURE B and use your own knowledge to answer the questions below:

2.1. List the country that has the highest GDP. (1x1) (1)

2.2. Explain why you think the countries with the highest GDP are not always the same as those with the
highest GDP per capita. (1x2) (2)

2.3. Calculate the GDP per capita for Australia using these figures:
GDP US$ 1 200 billion: population 23 million. (1x2) (2)
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2.4 Define life expectancy. (1x2) (2)

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QUESTION 3
FIGURE C: (Historical factors: Colonisation)
From as early as the 1500s, most European countries like Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and
England started colonising areas in North America, South America, and Africa. Brazil and Mozambique were among
Portugal’s largest colonies. With this they took over good agricultural land and started mining raw materials like
diamonds and gold and sending it back to Europe.

The main aim of colonisation was to control the natural resources available in conquered countries. They would
use raw materials to manufacture goods and sell it back to colonies for profit. The colonial powers did not build
infrastructure in the colonies to the benefit of the countries that they colonized, but to make it easier to export the
raw materials for the benefit of the colonial power. By the 1970s most of the colonized countries have received their
independence but a lot of these countries still depended on these European countries.
(Adapted from Platinum Social Sciences Learners book, Grade 9)

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3. Study FIGURE C and use your own knowledge to answer the questions below:

3.1. With reference to natural resources, what was the aim of colonisation? (1x2) (2)

3.2. List TWO countries that were colonised. (2X1) (2)

3.3. Write a paragraph of 5 lines to explain why the process of underdevelopment occurred in
the colonised countries. Give attention to trade and natural resources. (5x1) (5)

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QUESTION 4

FIGURE D: (Impact of Trade on development)

Globalisation is a continuation of the unequal trading relationship that began under colonialism. Companies called
multinationals that operate in different countries used local raw materials and labour to produce goods in LEDCs.
The goods are sold at a higher price in the MEDCs.

(Taken from Platinum Social Sciences, Learners Book Grade 9)

4. Study FIGURE D and use your own knowledge to answer the question on the next page.
4.1 Explain the term Multinationals. (1x2) (2)
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4.2 Explain what Trade imbalances are and give an example. (3x1) (3)
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4.3. Name TWO reasons why development is different in each country. (2x1) (2)

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TOTAL SECTION B: 40 MARKS

GRAND TOTAL: 75 MARKS

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