GR 10 GEOGRAPHY TEST TWO

GEOGRAPHY

TEST TWO

GRADE 10

SEPTEMBER 2023

MARKS: 60

TIME: 1 HOUR

This question paper consists of 7 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Answer the paragraph questions in the form of a paragraph.

3. ALL diagrams are included in the QUESTION PAPER.

4. Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.

5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this

question paper.

6. Do NOT write in the margins of your ANSWER BOOK.

7. Where possible, illustrate your answers with labelled diagrams.

8. Write clearly and legibly.

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1.1 Refer to the diagram below to answer the questions that follows. Various options are
provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the correct answer and
write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.8) in the ANSWER
BOOK, e.g. 1.1.9 D.

Source: examiners own scketch

1.1.1 A region with low population density due to extremely hot and dry conditions

A W
B X
C Y
D Z

1.1.2 Regions with dispersed pattern…

A Z and Y
B W and Y
C X and Z
D X and W

1.1.3 A linear settlement region where people settle along the river to access water…
A W
B X
C Y
D Z
1.1.4 A densely populated region due to economic opportunities…
A W
B X
C Y
D Z

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1.1.5 Sparsely populated region due to hot, humid climate and thick forest…
A W
B X
C Y
D Z
1.1.6 Densely populated regions…
A X and Z
B W and Y
C X and W
D W and X
1.1.7 Sparsely populated region due to desert…
A W
B X
C Y
D Z
(7x1) (7)

1.2 Complete the statements in COLUMN A with the options in COLUMN B. Write down
only Y or Z next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g.,
1.2.9Y.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 The number of males for each female... Y Sex ratio
Z Sex structure
1.2.2 People who do not work and rely on others for Y Economically active
support Z Economically dependent
1.2.3 Rate at which the population is increasing or Y Natural population increase
. decreasing Z Doubling time
1.2.4 Society rely mainly on agriculture and people Y Stage 2 of demographic .model
are not well educated Z Stage 1 of demographic model
1.2.5 Shows how people are spread over the area. Y Population density
Z Population distribution
1.2.6 Based on the relief, climate, water supply and Y Social factors
vegetation Z Natural factors
1.2.7 The average number of years a person is likely to Y Total fertility rate
live. Z Life expectancy

1.2.8 The movement of people from rural areas to Y Rural- urban migration
urban Z Urbanisation

(8x1) (8)

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1.3 Study the pyramids below showing the population structure of Ukraine before and
after the Ukraine-Russia war then answer the questions that follows.

Source: Google images

1.3.1 Define the term population pyramid (1x2) (2)

1.3.2 What is the total population of Ukraine for 2020 (1x1) (1)

1.3.3 Account for the decrease in population of Ukraine in 2023 (1x2) (2)

1.3.4 Identify the age group and gender which is mostly affected by the war in
Ukraine as evident in the pyramids. (2x1) (2)

1.3.5 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines discuss how the war will influence the
birth rate, death rate, life expectancy and the total overall population of Ukraine.
(4x2) (8)

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1.4 Study the infographic bellow showing over population in South Africa and answer the
questions that follow.

By Sonia Madaan
Overpopulation is the state whereby the human population rises to an extent exceeding
the carrying capacity of the ecological setting. In an overpopulated environment, the
numbers of people might be more than the available essential materials for survival such
as transport, water, shelter, food, or social amenities. This regularly contributes to
environmental deterioration, worsening in the quality of life, or even the disintegration of
the population. South Africa population has been growing fast despite being hit by the
HIV/AIDS pandemic in the early 1990 and COVID 19 pandemic recently. The decline in
mortality rates, medical breakthroughs, and increased birth rates, populations will always
increase and eventually give rise to overpopulation.

Source: Google images

1.4.1 What is South Africa’s estimated population for 2023? (1x1) (1)

1.4.2 Identify two pandemics from the infographic that have affected South African
population in recent history. (2x1) (2)

1.4.3 Explain how the pandemics identified in question 1.4.2 have affected life expectancy
in South Africa. (1x2) (2)

1.4.4 Account for the continued increase in South Africa’s population despite the two
pandemics. (1x2) (2)

1.4.5 Discuss TWO negative impacts that the rapid increase in population have on the
natural resources of South Africa. (2x2) (4)

1.4.6 Suggest any TWO strategies that can be put in place to manage the population
growth in South Africa. (2 x 2) (4)

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1.5 Study the two infographic sources below about migration and answer the questions
that follow.

South Africa: Floods and Landslides - Apr 2022

Severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rainfall on 11-13 April caused the death of 448
people, destroyed over 12,000 houses in the south-east part of South Africa. It also severely
damaged infrastructures: roads, health centres, schools. Approximately 40,000 people were
forced to flee from their places.

Source: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2022-000201-zaf

1.5.1 ‘’Approximately 40,000 people were forced to flee from their places.’’

What type of migration is stated above? (1x1) (1)

1.5.2 Would you consider the reasons for migration mentioned in the infographic as push
or pull factors? (1x1) (1)

1.5.3 Give a reason for your answer to question 1.5.2 (1x2) (2)

THE BRAIN DRAIN DUE TO EMIGRATION.

Skilled South Africans of all races are leaving the country in a new wave of emigration. A
worldwide survey has singled out South Africa as the country second only to Russia in
which well-educated people are least likely to stay. Several travel agencies and international
removal companies said the increase in the number of people leaving the country backed
the findings of the survey.

Reasons given by emigrants included a drop in the standard of education and health
services, affirmative action, crime, and the falling value of the rand. People have also
expressed fears that the land-grab fiasco in Zimbabwe could also happen here.

Source: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2022-000201-zaf

1.5.4 Explain the concept ‘’brain drain’’. (1x2) (2)

1.5.5 Quote ONE reason from the infographic that explains why professional people are
leaving South Africa? (1x1) (1)

1.5.6 Describe TWO consequences the brain drain will have on the economic and skills
level of South Africa. (2x2) (4)

1.5.7 How can the government of South Africa reduce emigration (migration) of
professionals from South Africa to other countries? (2x2) (4)

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GRAND TOTAL: 60

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