Final Grade 9 QP Geo

GRADE 9
TERM 3: GEOGRAPHY TEST

2024
LEARNER NAME: __________________________________________ GRADE: 9____

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Answer all questions on this question paper.
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_ Q u e s ti o n 1 :
Choose the correct terms from the table below. Write the answers in the spaces provided. (5)
Physical Chemical Biological Erosion Deposition
weathering weathering weathering
1.1 Process of rocks breaking apart without changing their composition. (1)
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1.2 When rainwater reacts with mineral grains in rocks to form new minerals (clay). (1)
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1.3 Weakening and breaking apart of rocks by plants and animals. (1)
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1.4 Process that wears away the riverbed and banks. (1)
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1.5 Process whereby material is transported by a river and deposited. (1)
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Q u e s ti o n 2 :
Place the following statements in the correct columns below. (10)
● breaking down of rocks, soil and minerals. No movement of material.
● Movement of soil, mud and rocks.
● Laying down of eroded material.
● Physical, chemical and biological.
● Water, wind, ice and gravity.
● Water, wind and ice.
● Results in small particles of rock and soil.
● Landforms are created by removal of rock and
soil. ● Landforms are built up by deposited material.
WEATHERING EROSION DEPOSITION
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Q u e s ti o n 3
3.1 Study the river structure below and fill in the labels. (3)
1 - ________________________________
2 - ________________________________
3 - ________________________________
3.2 Explain what happens at each river division. (7)
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2–
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3–
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3.3 Draw and label the formation of an OX-BOW LAKE (10)
DRAWINGS
LABELS
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Q u e s ti o n 4
Highlight or underline the correct word in each sentence below. (10)
4.1 Ocean waves result in (erosion/deposition).

4.2 Cliffs form in a similar way as (waterfalls/alluvial fans).
4.3 Caves, arches and stacks are formed by (wave erosion/weathering).
4.4 A beach is a common (deposition/erosion) feature.
4.5 Glaciers cause (abrasion/hydrolysis).
4.6 Wind erosion causes (carbonation/abrasion).
4.7 A feature of wind erosion is a (cirque/mushroom rock).
4.8 Sand dunes are formed by (erosion/deposition).
4.9 The yardang is a feature of (wave erosion/wind erosion).
4.10 Deltas are (rectangular/triangle) shaped deposits.
Q u e s ti o n 5 :
Explain how agriculture contributes to soil erosion. (5)
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TOTAL: 50 M ARKS
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GRADE 9

TERM 3: GEOGRAPHY TEST

LEARNER NAME: ______________________________________ GRADE: 9

WEATHERING EROSION DEPOSITION

3.2 Explain what happens at each river division. (7)

Highlight or underline the correct word in each sentence below. (10)

4.1 Ocean waves result in (erosion/deposition).

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