NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
GEOGRAPHY P1
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 20 pages.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: CLIMATE AND WEATHER (60)
QUESTION 2: GEOMORPHOLOGY (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 2930CA MERRIVALE and a 1 : 10 000
orthophoto map 2930 CA 5 MERRIVALE 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 session.
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SECTION A: CLIMATE AND WEATHER AND GEOMORPHOLOGY
QUESTION 1: CLIMATE AND WEATHER
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 Lines that join places of equal atmospheric pressure on a synoptic
weather map are known as …
A isolines.
B isotherms.
C isohyets.
D isobars.
1.1.2 The wind direction represented by the station model below is …
A north-west.
B south-west.
C south-east.
D north-east.
1.1.3 Which ONE of the station models below shows drizzle as a form of
precipitation?
A B
C D
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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
GEOGRAPHY P1
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
This question paper consists of 20 pages.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
,Geography/P1 2 DBE/November 2022
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: CLIMATE AND WEATHER (60)
QUESTION 2: GEOMORPHOLOGY (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 2930CA MERRIVALE and a 1 : 10 000
orthophoto map 2930 CA 5 MERRIVALE 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 session.
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NSC
SECTION A: CLIMATE AND WEATHER AND GEOMORPHOLOGY
QUESTION 1: CLIMATE AND WEATHER
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 Lines that join places of equal atmospheric pressure on a synoptic
weather map are known as …
A isolines.
B isotherms.
C isohyets.
D isobars.
1.1.2 The wind direction represented by the station model below is …
A north-west.
B south-west.
C south-east.
D north-east.
1.1.3 Which ONE of the station models below shows drizzle as a form of
precipitation?
A B
C D
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