NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
GEOGRAPHY P2
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 19 pages.
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NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of TWO sections.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS (60)
QUESTION 2: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA (60)
SECTION B
QUESTION 3: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (30)
2. Answer ALL THREE questions.
3. ALL diagrams are included in the QUESTION PAPER.
4. Leave a line between the subsections of questions answered.
5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
7. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
8. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
9. Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except when you have to state, name, identify
or list.
10. Units of measurement MUST be indicated in your final answer,
e.g. 1 020 hPa, 14 °C and 45 m.
11. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
12. You may use a magnifying glass.
13. Write neatly and legibly.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR SECTION B
14. A 1 : 50 000 topographic map 2931CA VERULAM and a 1 : 10 000 orthophoto
map 2931 CA 11 VERULAM are provided.
15. The area demarcated in RED/BLACK on the topographic map represents the
area covered by the orthophoto map.
16. Marks will be allocated for steps in calculations.
17. You must hand in the topographic and orthophoto map to the invigilator at the
end of this examination.
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NSC
SECTION A: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS AND THE ECONOMIC
GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA
QUESTION 1: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.9 D.
1.1.1 Rural settlements are associated with … activities.
A primary
B secondary
C tertiary
D quaternary
1.1.2 A dispersed settlement pattern develops when there is …
A one dominant water source.
B an abundance of water.
C a narrow river valley.
D communal ownership of land.
1.1.3 An advantage of a rural nucleated settlement:
A Sharing of farm equipment
B Large, commercial plots of land
C Making independent decisions
D Making large profits
1.1.4 A … is the location of a settlement in relation to the surrounding
area.
A gap
B site
C bridging point
D situation
1.1.5 A dry-point settlement is located … water because water is …
A far from; scarce.
B far from; a threat.
C near; a threat.
D near; scarce.
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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
GEOGRAPHY P2
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 19 pages.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
,Geography/P2 2 DBE/November 2022
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of TWO sections.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS (60)
QUESTION 2: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA (60)
SECTION B
QUESTION 3: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (30)
2. Answer ALL THREE questions.
3. ALL diagrams are included in the QUESTION PAPER.
4. Leave a line between the subsections of questions answered.
5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
7. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
8. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
9. Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except when you have to state, name, identify
or list.
10. Units of measurement MUST be indicated in your final answer,
e.g. 1 020 hPa, 14 °C and 45 m.
11. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
12. You may use a magnifying glass.
13. Write neatly and legibly.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR SECTION B
14. A 1 : 50 000 topographic map 2931CA VERULAM and a 1 : 10 000 orthophoto
map 2931 CA 11 VERULAM are provided.
15. The area demarcated in RED/BLACK on the topographic map represents the
area covered by the orthophoto map.
16. Marks will be allocated for steps in calculations.
17. You must hand in the topographic and orthophoto map to the invigilator at the
end of this examination.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
, Geography/P2 3 DBE/November 2022
NSC
SECTION A: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS AND THE ECONOMIC
GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA
QUESTION 1: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.9 D.
1.1.1 Rural settlements are associated with … activities.
A primary
B secondary
C tertiary
D quaternary
1.1.2 A dispersed settlement pattern develops when there is …
A one dominant water source.
B an abundance of water.
C a narrow river valley.
D communal ownership of land.
1.1.3 An advantage of a rural nucleated settlement:
A Sharing of farm equipment
B Large, commercial plots of land
C Making independent decisions
D Making large profits
1.1.4 A … is the location of a settlement in relation to the surrounding
area.
A gap
B site
C bridging point
D situation
1.1.5 A dry-point settlement is located … water because water is …
A far from; scarce.
B far from; a threat.
C near; a threat.
D near; scarce.
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