2025
TOPAZ SECONDARY SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
SOCIAL SCIENCES (GEOGRAPHY)
TERM 1 TEST 1
GRADE 9
TIME: 1HR
TOTAL: 50 MARKS
EXAMINER: MS NGWENYA
MODERATOR: MS NKUNA
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. The question paper comprises of one (1) section:
Namely: section A: Geography: map skills [50 marks].
2. The question paper consists of three (3) questions of five (5) pages.
3. Number your questions according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
4. Write your name, grade, and date in your answer sheet.
5. Use programmable calculators were applicable.
6. Write neatly and legibly.
1|Page
, SECTION A: GEOGRAPHY
MAP SKILLS
Question 1:
1.1. Concept of contour lines, models and landscape feature.
Study figure 1 and answer questions that follow:
Figure1
1.1.1 Define contour lines? (2)
1.1.2 Explain contour interval? (2)
1.1.3 What is the contour interval in figure 1? (2)
1.1.4 Name the height of the contour line at B? (2)
1.1.5 The thick dark brown contour lines called?
(2)
(10)
2|Page
TOPAZ SECONDARY SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
SOCIAL SCIENCES (GEOGRAPHY)
TERM 1 TEST 1
GRADE 9
TIME: 1HR
TOTAL: 50 MARKS
EXAMINER: MS NGWENYA
MODERATOR: MS NKUNA
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. The question paper comprises of one (1) section:
Namely: section A: Geography: map skills [50 marks].
2. The question paper consists of three (3) questions of five (5) pages.
3. Number your questions according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
4. Write your name, grade, and date in your answer sheet.
5. Use programmable calculators were applicable.
6. Write neatly and legibly.
1|Page
, SECTION A: GEOGRAPHY
MAP SKILLS
Question 1:
1.1. Concept of contour lines, models and landscape feature.
Study figure 1 and answer questions that follow:
Figure1
1.1.1 Define contour lines? (2)
1.1.2 Explain contour interval? (2)
1.1.3 What is the contour interval in figure 1? (2)
1.1.4 Name the height of the contour line at B? (2)
1.1.5 The thick dark brown contour lines called?
(2)
(10)
2|Page
