Date: MARCH 2025
Time: 1 HOUR
Marks: 55
Grade: 9
Subject: SOCIAL SCIENCE - GEOGRAPHY
Paper: 2
Name and Surname:
General instructions for the writing of exams:
1. Quickly scan through your entire paper.
2. Read the question twice before you begin.
3. Make sure to answer ALL questions.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
5 If you struggle too much with a question, move on to the next one and
return once you have answered all the other questions.
6. If the question calls for a longer answer, plan before you start writing.
7. For any answer longer than 1-2 words, always write in full sentences.
8. Make sure every point you make refers to the central question.
9. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation to the best of your ability.
10. If you make a mistake, cross it out clearly with a single, neat line and write
the correct answer instead.
11. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
12. Present your answers according to the instructions for each question.
Good luck with your exam!
Pg 1/6 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 9 Subject: SS- Date: MARCH
GEOGRAPHY 2025
, QUESTION 1
1.1 Match the description in column B with the description in column A.
Only write down the correct letter next to the question number.
Example: 1.1.6 - G
1.1. Natural A These are man-made elements such
1 Features as roads, buildings, bridges, and
railways that are shown on
topographic maps.
1.1. Steeo slope B are shown by widely spaced contour
2 lines.
1.1. Constructed C These include elements like rivers,
3 Features mountains, valleys, forests, and lakes
that occur naturally on the landscape
1.1. Gentle Slopes D A set of values that show the exact
4 position of a feature on a map, often
given in latitude and longitude or grid
references.
1.1. Coordinates E indicated by closely spaced contour
5 lines,
(5 x 1)
1.2 State whether the following statements are true or false.
1.2.1 Contour lines connect points of equal elevation in a map.
1.2.2 Precipitation refers to any form of water that falls from
the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, or hail, and is
used to describe the total amount of moisture an area
receives over some time.
1.2.3 A spur is a ridge that extends out from a mountain or hill.
1.2.4 The direction of the contour lines' V-shape indicates the
direction of water flow.
1.2.5 Aerial photos cannot show elevation changes
(5 x 2)(10)
Pg 2/6 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 9 Subject: SS- Date: MARCH
GEOGRAPHY 2025
Time: 1 HOUR
Marks: 55
Grade: 9
Subject: SOCIAL SCIENCE - GEOGRAPHY
Paper: 2
Name and Surname:
General instructions for the writing of exams:
1. Quickly scan through your entire paper.
2. Read the question twice before you begin.
3. Make sure to answer ALL questions.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
5 If you struggle too much with a question, move on to the next one and
return once you have answered all the other questions.
6. If the question calls for a longer answer, plan before you start writing.
7. For any answer longer than 1-2 words, always write in full sentences.
8. Make sure every point you make refers to the central question.
9. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation to the best of your ability.
10. If you make a mistake, cross it out clearly with a single, neat line and write
the correct answer instead.
11. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
12. Present your answers according to the instructions for each question.
Good luck with your exam!
Pg 1/6 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 9 Subject: SS- Date: MARCH
GEOGRAPHY 2025
, QUESTION 1
1.1 Match the description in column B with the description in column A.
Only write down the correct letter next to the question number.
Example: 1.1.6 - G
1.1. Natural A These are man-made elements such
1 Features as roads, buildings, bridges, and
railways that are shown on
topographic maps.
1.1. Steeo slope B are shown by widely spaced contour
2 lines.
1.1. Constructed C These include elements like rivers,
3 Features mountains, valleys, forests, and lakes
that occur naturally on the landscape
1.1. Gentle Slopes D A set of values that show the exact
4 position of a feature on a map, often
given in latitude and longitude or grid
references.
1.1. Coordinates E indicated by closely spaced contour
5 lines,
(5 x 1)
1.2 State whether the following statements are true or false.
1.2.1 Contour lines connect points of equal elevation in a map.
1.2.2 Precipitation refers to any form of water that falls from
the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, or hail, and is
used to describe the total amount of moisture an area
receives over some time.
1.2.3 A spur is a ridge that extends out from a mountain or hill.
1.2.4 The direction of the contour lines' V-shape indicates the
direction of water flow.
1.2.5 Aerial photos cannot show elevation changes
(5 x 2)(10)
Pg 2/6 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 9 Subject: SS- Date: MARCH
GEOGRAPHY 2025
