2023 GRADE 10 TEST 1 SEKHUKHUNE EAST DISTRICT

SEKHUKHUNE EAST DISTRICT -DISTRICT ON THE RISE

DISTRICT BASE LINE ASSESSMENT

GEOGRAPHY TEST TERM 1
(MEMO)
MARKING GUIDELINE
GEOGRAPHY
GRADE 10

MARKS: 60

THIS MARKING GUIDELINE CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES

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QUESTION 1

1.1

1.1.1 A Troposphere √ (1x1) (1)

1.1.2 B Stratosphere √ (1x1) (1)
1.1.3 D Thermosphere √ (1x1) (1)
1.1.4 C Mesosphere √ (1x1) (1)
1.1.5 B Stratosphere √ (1x1) (1)
1.1.6 B Stratosphere √ (1x1) (1)
1.1.7 A Troposphere √ (1x1) (1)

(7X1) (7)

1.2

1.2.1 C ozone depletion√

1.2.2 G Dobson units√

1.2.3 A stratosphere√

1.2.4 E chemical compounds√

1.2.5 F reducing plant growth√

1.2.6 D chloroflurocarbons√

1.2.7 H cataracts√

1.2.8 B skin cancer √

(8x1) (8)

1.3

1.3.1 Pretoria/Johannesburg/Kimberley/Mahikeng √ 1x1 = 1

1.3.2 Cape Town or Durban √ 1x1 = 1
1.3.3 Kimberley = 15 ⁰C √
Durban = 7,2⁰C √ 2x1 = 2
1.3.4 The Warm Agulhas ocean current flows along the coast √√ so there is little difference
between summer and winter temperature. √√ 1x2 = 2
1.3.5 It is closest to equator √ 1x1 =1
1.3.6 MARITIME CLIMATE
Moderate temperatures √√
Warm days and cool nights √√
Small diurnal range
Warm summers and cool winters
CONTINENTAL CLIMATE
Extreme temperatures √√
Hot days and cold nights √√

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Large diurnal range √√

Hot summers and cold winters √√
[MUST MAKE REFERENCE TO BOTH MARITIME AND CONTINENTAL
CLIMATE. IF REFERENCE IS MADE TO ONLY ONE ASPECT THEN A
MAXIMUM OF 3X2 = 6 MARKS MUST BE AWARDED]
4x2=8
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1.4

1.4.1 isobars √√ (1X2) (2)

1.4.2 4 hPa √√ (1X2) (2)

1.4.3 winter √√ (1X2) (2)

1.4.4 > The presence of H symbol/ sign inland ( Kalahari high pressure cell) √ √

> The date on the map /chart ( 2022-06-06 ) √ √ (2X2) (4)

1.4.5 Mid – latitude cyclone √ (1X1) (1)

1.4.6

> Air temperature : 180 C √

> Wind direction : NW ( north west ) √

> Wind speed : 10 knots √

> Cloud cover : 3

/4 OR 6
/8 √ (4X1) (4)

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1.5

1.5.1 To protect living organisms on Earth from the harsh – harmful rays from the sun. √√

[ACCEPT OTHERS] (1x2) (2)

1.5.2 MARK any TWO amongst answers below:

Effects of ozone depletion on humans Effects of ozone depletion on the environment

Skin cancer √√ Altered weather patterns √√

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Eye cataracts √√ Increase in surface temperatures √√

Lowering of immune system, resulting in increased Change in life cycle of plants, disrupting food
illness in people and animals √√ chains √√

Increase in incidence of malaria √√ Possible dying out of microscopic organisms that

form the basis of the food chain √√

[ ACCEPT OTHERS ] (2X2) (4)

1.5.3 Chlorofluorocarbons [CFCs] √ (1x1) (1)

1.5.4 > The banning of CFCs √√

> Replacing CFCs with hydrofluorocarbons [HFCs] √√

> Limit travelling by car to reduce smog. √√

> Avoid using pesticides and fertilizers. √√

> Use environmentally friendly products and materials (paints, adhesives and cleaning products) √√

[ ACCEPT OTHERS ] (2X2 ) (4)

1.5.5 GLOBAL WARMING: is an overall increase in Earth’s temperature caused by natural and human

Activities which increases greenhouse gases, √√ whereas

CLIMATE CHANGE : is the change in weather patterns as a result of an increase in gases and

dust particles emitted into the atmosphere. √ √ (2x2) (4)

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[TOTAL: 60 MARKS]