TYPE OF ASSESSMENT: MAPWORK TASK (2023)

MARKING GUIDELINE
SUBJECT : GEOGRAPHY

GRADE : 10

TERM : ONE

EXAMINER : JHB SOUTH

MODERATOR : JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL

TIME : 1 hour

TOTAL : 60

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION : 22 FEBRUARY 2023

TERM WEIGHTING : 40

SBA WEIGHTING : 20

NAME & SURNAME: _______________________________________ GRADE ______

QUESTION CONTENT Marker Moderator

MARKS
ONE Multiple choice questions 10

TWO Map calculations 20

THREE Application and interpretation 20

FOUR Geographical information system 10

Total 60

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 11 PAGES.

GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

RESOURCE MATERIAL

1. An extract from topographical map 2629DB ERMELO.

2. Orthophoto map 2629DB ERMELO.

3. NOTE: The resource material must be collected by the school for their own use.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your name in the space provided on the cover page.

2. Answer ALL the answers in the spaces provided in this question paper.

3. You are supplied with 1:50 000 topographical map 2629 DB and an orthophoto

map of a part of the mapped area.

4. You must hand in the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the

invigilator at the end of the session.

5. You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work and

calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.

6. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be awarded

to these.

7. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

8. The area demarcated in RED on the topographical map represents the area

covered by the orthophoto map.

2|Page
GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ERMELO

Ermelo is an educational, industrial, and commercial town in the 7,750 km² Gert
Sibande District Municipality in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is located 120 km east of
Johannesburg. It is both a mixed agriculture and mining region. Mixed farming, such
maize, and cattle, takes place within the district. Mining is important to the district within
the district. Mining is important to the district with anthracite, coal and torbanite being
mined

Question 1 Multiple-choice questions

1.1 The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map 2629DB Ermelo, as
well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area. Various options are provided as
possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answers and write only the letter (A-
D ) in the block next to the question.

1.1.1 Ermelo is in … province.

A Limpopo
B
C
Mpumalanga
Gauteng A
D KwaZulu Natal

1.1.2 Topographical map number 2629 refers to

A Contours and Isobars

B
C
Isobars and Contours
Longitude and Latitude D
D Latitude and Longitude

3|Page
GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

1.1.3 The types of scales used on the topographical map are…

I. Ratio
II. Fraction
III. Word
IV. Line

Choose the correct combination

A (i) and (ii)

B
C
(ii)
(iii)
and (iii)
and (iv) D
D (i) and (iv)

1.1.4 The scale of the orthophoto map is…times larger than the scale of the
topographical map.

A 5
B 10
C
D
20
40
A
1.1.5 The contour interval of the orthophoto map is … metres

A 5
B 10
C
D
20
50
A
1.1.6 Contour lines, trigonometrical stations, spot heights and benchmarks
represent…

A Lines joining places of equal height.

B Places of similar vegetation
C
D
Height above sea level
Lines joining places of equal temperature
C
1.1.7 The road on the topographical map that links Ermelo and Chrissiesmier
is the…

A R39
B
C
N2
N17
C
D N12

1.1.8 The exact height of spot height at point F in Block B1 on the

topographical map is…metres

A 1773.7
B 1738
C
D
1763.8
1707
B
4|Page
GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

1.1.9 The human-made feature found at G in Block B3 on the topographical

map is a …

A Monument
B Grave
C
D
Marine Beacon
Windpump
D
1.1.1 The feature found at F in Block B1 on the topographical map is a …
0

A Dam
B Reservoir
C
D
Water point
Water tower
B
(10x1) [10]

Question 2 Map Calculations

2.1 Refer to the topographical map 2629DB Ermelo

2.1.1 Calculate the straight-line distance between the spot height

1738 in Block B1 and the windpump in Block B1 in kilometres.

D=MD X S
1.6(1.7)(1)√ cm x 0,5
0,8(0,85)km(2)√√
(3x1) (3)

2.1.2 Give the following

(a) The compass direction from the spot height 1738 in Block B1
to the windpump in block B1.
NW(NNW)√
(1x1) (1)

(b) The true bearing from the spot height 1738 in Block B1 to the
windpump in Block B1.

300˚√ (1x1) (1)

5|Page
GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

(c) Which one, compass direction or true bearing, is a more

accurate way of indicating direction? Give one reason for your
answer.

Answer:
(1x1) (1)

True Bearing√

Reason:

Gives exact location in degrees√√

(1x2) (2)

2.1.3 With the aid of s simple diagram, explain how the map
2629DB Ermelo was named.

AA AB BA BB

AC
AAD BC
BBD
CA CB DA DB/////
//////////
CC CCD DC D DD

26 Refers to latitudinal line√(1)

29 refers to longitudinal line√(1)
D refers to big block D√(1)
B refers to small block B in the big block D√(1)
Ermelo is the largest settlement on the topographical map√(1)
One Mark for correct diagram√(1)
(7x1) (7)
One Mark for correct position of the map√(1)

6|Page
 GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

2.1.4 Give the exact coordinates of spot height 1738 in Block B1 on

the topographical map

26°31'35"S√√, 29°55'28"E√√ (2x2) (4)

2.1.5 By how much must the 2629DB Ermelo topographical map be

enlarged to be the same size as reality.

50 000 times√

(1x1 ) (1)

[ 20 ]

Question:3 Application and interpretation

3.1 Refer to the topographical map 2629DB Ermelo.

3.1.1 Give the general flow direction of the river in Block D3 on the
topographical map. Provide One reason for your answer.

Flow direction: (1x1)

(1)
Northerly√

Reason:
The position of the dam wall faces north direction√√

(1x2)
(2)

3.1.2 What is the name of the dam found in Blocks B2/C2 on the
topographical map

Nooitgedacht dam√ (1x1)

(1)

3.1.3 Identify TWO primary economic activities taking place in Block C2

on the topographical map.

Farming√

Fishing√ (2x1)
(2)

7|Page
GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

3.1.4 Account for the location of the sewerage works in Block A3 on the
topographical map.

Its far away from built- up Area because it produces bad odour
which is not good for people √√
OR
Learner might say it is close to Wesselton which can decrease the
property value of Wesselton (accept any reasonable answer√√ (1x2)
(2)

3.1.5 Draw a symbol representing an excavation on the topographical

map.
√√

(1x2)
(2)

3.1.6 Imagine you are a tourist information officer. You must compile a tourist
brochure for Ermelo and the surrounding areas. Identify THREE important
attractions on a topographical which you will include in the brochure

John Vorster Park(1); De Bruin Park(1); George Botha Park(1); Nederland Park(1);
Nooitgedacht Dam(1); Cassim Park(1); Wesselson(1)

ANY THREE (3x1)

(3)

3.2 Refer to the orthophoto map 2629DB 5 Ermelo

3.2.1 Cassin Park in Blocks E1 and E2 is located on the gentle slope on

the orthophoto map. Give One reason to support the statement.

Contour lines are far apart from each other√√

(1x2)
(2)

3.2.2 It is evident from the orthophoto that the map was taken in the
afternoon. Give ONE reason visible on the orthophoto map to
support the statement.

The position of the shadow of many features on the photo is in the

eastern side. √√ (SE) (1x2)
(2)

8|Page
GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

Identify the landform in Block A4 on the orthophoto map. Give

3.2.3 ONE reason for your answer.

Landform: (1x1)
(1)
A Valley√

Reason: (1x2)
The contour lines form the V-Shape√√ (2)

[20]

Question: 4 Geographic Information Systems

4.1 Refer to the photograph of GIS

4.1.1 Define the concept geographical information systems

A computer-based technology and method for collecting,

analyzing, managing, modelling and presenting geographical
data for a wide range of users.√√

(1x2) (2)

9|Page
GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

4.2 Choose a term from Column B that matches a statement in Column A.

Write only the letter (A-E) next to the number (4.2.1-4.2.4), e.g. 4.2.1: F

Column A Column B

4.2.1: The science of acquiring information A spatial data E√

about the earth’s surface without
4.2.1
being in contact with it.
B points
4.2.2: A real world phenomenon of which D√
the location and/or shape can be
4.2.2
described in terms of spatial C lines
reference system.
D spatial objects
4.2.3 Data described in terms of location of
A√
grid references. 4.2.3
4.2.4 The type of symbol cartographers E remote sensing
used to describe roads, rivers and
C√
railways.
4.2.4
(4X1) (4)
(4x1)(4)
4.3 Refer to the topographical map

4.3.1 Spatial data can be managed as points, lines or

polygons. Identify and draw TWO-line features in
Block E5

Identifying

Road√ (2x1) (2)

Power line√
Track and Hiking Trail√
Any TWO

Drawing

Road √

Power line
√
(2x1) (2)

Track and Hiking Trail [10]

-------------------------------------------√
ANY TWO TOTAL 60

10 | P a g e
GEOGRAPHY MAPWORK TASK GRADE 10

Rough paper

11 | P a g e