Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
Time: 1 HOUR
Marks: 55
Grade: 8
Subject: SOCIAL SCIENCES – GEOGRAPHY
Question paper: 2
Name and Surname:
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Read all instructions carefully before answering the questions.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. Write neatly and legibly.
4. For multiple-choice questions, write only the letter (A–D or A–O) next to the relevant
question number.
5. You may answer in blue or black ink.
6. Do not use correction fluid. Draw a single line through errors.
7. The total mark allocation for each question is indicated in brackets (e.g., (5)).
8. Ensure that your final answers are clear.
9. Manage your time effectively to complete the paper within the given period.
Topics in this question paper
• Rural and urban settlements
• Economic activities in settlements
• Central Business District (CBD) characteristics
• Aerial photographs: oblique vs vertical
• Urbanisation and related social problems in South Africa
• Ashanti Kingdom and West African history
• Trade, taxation, gold, and salt in West Africa
• Symbols of Ashanti power (Golden Throne, Soul, Akan people, Kumasi)
• Land use zones in cities
• Industrial location and shopping centres
• Agricultural land and food provision to cities
• Impact and causes of urbanisation
• Colonisation of the Gold Coast by the British
• Advantages and disadvantages of colonialism
Pg 1/ 6 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: GEOGRAPHY Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, QUESTION 1
Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers.
1.1 Which of the following is an example of a rural settlement?
A. City Centre (CBD)
B. Remote farmhouse
C. Shopping center
D. Industrial area
1.2 What economic activity is most often associated with rural settlements?
A. Mining, agriculture and forestry
B. Banking and insurance
C. International trade
D. High-level computer software development
1.3 The central business district (CBD) in a city is best characterised by:
A. Large factories and warehouses
B. High concentration of offices, shops and services
C. Vast agricultural land
D. Low-density residential areas
1.4 What is the most important difference between oblique and vertical aerial
photographs?
A. Vertical photos show the landscape from the side, oblique photos from
above
B. Oblique photos show the landscape from an angle, vertical photos directly
from above
C. Both show exactly the same perspective
D. Oblique photos can only show natural features, vertical only man-made
ones
1.5 Which social problem is related to rapid urbanisation in South Africa?
A. Excess agricultural land available to farmers
B. Housing shortage and inadequate services
C. Decline in urban population
D. Reduction of economic opportunities
(5 x 1)(5)
Pg 2/ 6 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: GEOGRAPHY Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
Time: 1 HOUR
Marks: 55
Grade: 8
Subject: SOCIAL SCIENCES – GEOGRAPHY
Question paper: 2
Name and Surname:
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Read all instructions carefully before answering the questions.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. Write neatly and legibly.
4. For multiple-choice questions, write only the letter (A–D or A–O) next to the relevant
question number.
5. You may answer in blue or black ink.
6. Do not use correction fluid. Draw a single line through errors.
7. The total mark allocation for each question is indicated in brackets (e.g., (5)).
8. Ensure that your final answers are clear.
9. Manage your time effectively to complete the paper within the given period.
Topics in this question paper
• Rural and urban settlements
• Economic activities in settlements
• Central Business District (CBD) characteristics
• Aerial photographs: oblique vs vertical
• Urbanisation and related social problems in South Africa
• Ashanti Kingdom and West African history
• Trade, taxation, gold, and salt in West Africa
• Symbols of Ashanti power (Golden Throne, Soul, Akan people, Kumasi)
• Land use zones in cities
• Industrial location and shopping centres
• Agricultural land and food provision to cities
• Impact and causes of urbanisation
• Colonisation of the Gold Coast by the British
• Advantages and disadvantages of colonialism
Pg 1/ 6 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: GEOGRAPHY Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, QUESTION 1
Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers.
1.1 Which of the following is an example of a rural settlement?
A. City Centre (CBD)
B. Remote farmhouse
C. Shopping center
D. Industrial area
1.2 What economic activity is most often associated with rural settlements?
A. Mining, agriculture and forestry
B. Banking and insurance
C. International trade
D. High-level computer software development
1.3 The central business district (CBD) in a city is best characterised by:
A. Large factories and warehouses
B. High concentration of offices, shops and services
C. Vast agricultural land
D. Low-density residential areas
1.4 What is the most important difference between oblique and vertical aerial
photographs?
A. Vertical photos show the landscape from the side, oblique photos from
above
B. Oblique photos show the landscape from an angle, vertical photos directly
from above
C. Both show exactly the same perspective
D. Oblique photos can only show natural features, vertical only man-made
ones
1.5 Which social problem is related to rapid urbanisation in South Africa?
A. Excess agricultural land available to farmers
B. Housing shortage and inadequate services
C. Decline in urban population
D. Reduction of economic opportunities
(5 x 1)(5)
Pg 2/ 6 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 8 Subject: GEOGRAPHY Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
