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    This geography test assesses students' knowledge of key geographic concepts through multiple choice and short answer questions. The test covers topics like river systems, landforms, climate zones, and international borders. It instructs students to answer questions concisely using specific geographic terms and to reference the provided map for location questions about the Gariep-Orange River system in southern Africa. The test aims to evaluate students' understanding of fundamental geographic concepts in preparation for their next term of study.

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    Social Science

    Geography – Cycle Test


    Term Two
    30
    2021

    Examiner: Mr. Morrison Total: 30 marks


    Moderator: Mrs H. Hendrikse Time: 60 minutes
    Name
    Grade: 5
    :

    Parents/Signature: Date:

    Instructions:
    1. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
    2. Please write neatly and clearly.
    3. Good luck!

    Question 1 (8)

    Answer the following questions by filling in the missing words from the block below

    escarpment plateau coastal plain river system

    delta North pole equator waterfall

    1. A large area of flat land, quite high above sea level is called the
    _______________________
    2. The main river and all its tributaries are together called a __________________________
    3. The __________________________ is the area near to the coast
    4. The ________________________ is an area of steep slopes
    5. Some rivers separate into several smaller streams at the river mouth which forms a
    fan shaped area called a ______________________
    6. ______________________ is the farthest North
    7. The imaginary line that divides the earth into north and south is called the
    ______________________
    8. When water flows and suddenly drops from high ground to low ground, this is called a
    _________________________
    Question 2 Give one word for the following statements: (5)

    1. A place where a river starts. ______________________________________


    2. A place where a river flows into the sea. ______________________________
    3. A large land mass on Earth. ______________________________________
    4. Specific area where river and steam join one another is called the ____________ area.
    5. A dent in the coastline is called a _________________.

    Question 3 Match column A to column B by writing the correct letter in column C (9)

    Column A Column B Column C


    1. Highveld a. Dutch word for seal 1-
    2. Great Karoo b. It is a large, semi-dry, sandy area 2-
    3. Human activity c. Famous during spring when the area is 3-
    covered with colourful flowers.
    4. Little Karoo d. Johannesburg is found in this area 4-
    5. Kalahari desert e. One of south Africa’s largest river systems 5-
    6. Gariep- Orange f. These are the things that people do 6-
    7. Namaqualand g. found south of the escarpment and north of 7-
    the Little Karoo
    8. Robben h. located between the Langeberg Mountains 8-
    and Outeniqua Mountains
    9. Lowveld i. located between the Lebombo and 9-
    Drakensberg mountains

    Question 4 Use the map on page 21 of the Atlas and answer the following questions.
    (8)

    1. Which country is the source of the Gariep-Orange River? (E6- E7) (1)
    ________________________________
    2. State the direction the Gariep-Orange River flows, from the source to the mouth (1)
    ________________________________ (E7-E1)
    3. Name the ocean that the Gariep-Orange River flows into? __________________(1)
    4. Which man-made feature do you find on the Gariep-Orange River?_______________(1)
    5. The Caledon River is one of the tributaries of the Gariep-Orange River. Name the other
    big tributary. ___________________________________(1) (E3)
    6. The Gariep-Orange river forms the international border between two countries.
    Name the two countries __________________and _________________(2)
    7. The Thabana Ntlenyana mountain peak is how high? ________________(1)
    Total: 30

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