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GRADE 5

SOCIAL SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY


JUNE CONTOLLED TEST 2023
MARKS: 30
DURATION: 60 MINUTES
EXAMINER: HLALELE D.M
MODERATOR: DLAMINI J.L

Learner: ________________________________

Instructions:
 Write neatly and legibly
 Read your questions carefully before answering.
 Answer all questions.

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SECTION A: 10 MARKS
MAP SKILLS (AFRICA)

QUESTION 1

1) Choose the correct word from those given in brackets to complete the
sentences below.

WRITE ONLY the correct words in the spaces provided.

1.1. An (ocean/ island) is a land that is completely surrounded by water.

1.2. A country that is entirely surrounded by land is called a (landlocked/


government).

1.3. (Antarctica/ Africa) is the second largest continent in the world.

1.4. South Africa has two (2) capital cities which is (Cape Town and Pretoria/
Cape Town and Botswana).

1.5. (Mount Kilimanjaro/ Thabana Ntlenyana) is highest mountain in Africa.

1x5= 5 Marks

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QUESTION 2
2. Study the map of Africa and answer the question that follows.

2.1. Which lake is closest to the equator? Choose Victoria, Tanganyika or


Malawi. (1)
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2.2. Which is the largest river in Africa (1)


________________________________________________________________

2.3. In which ocean do the Niger and Congo rivers flow? (1)
________________________________________________________________

2.4. Is the Namibia desert in the Northern or Southern hemisphere? (1)


________________________________________________________________

2.5. Name any country that has a river as a border. (1)


________________________________________________________________
1x5= 5 Marks
TOTAL SECTION A: 10 MARKS
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SECTION B: 20 MARKS
Physical features of South Africa

QUESTION 3

3. Look at the following pictures of physical features and choose the kind
of physical feature from the list below and write it below that picture.

Waterfalls Mountain rangers Valley Mountain peak

PICTURE A PICTURE B

3.1. __________________ 3.2. __________________

PICTURE C PICTURE D

3.3. ____________________ 3.4. ___________________

1X4 = 4 MARKS

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QUESTION 4

4. Look at the diagram carefully and label a-c in the spaces provided.

4.1. a - ________________________________________________________
4.2. b - ________________________________________________________
4.3. c - ________________________________________________________

2x3= 6 Marks

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QUESTION 5

5. Fill in the table below by identifying the location of the following physical
features. Write the province where each is found.

PHYSICAL FEATURES PRONVINCES

5.1. Waterberg

5.2. Ukhahlamba- Drakensberg

5.3. Augrabies Falls

5.4. Table Mountain

5.5. Algoa Bay

1x5= 5 Marks

QUESTION 6

PARAGRAPH WRITING

6. Write a paragraph where you evaluate the benefits of people who settle in
flat areas and valleys to do their human activities.

(5)
INTRODUCTION

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Supporting sentences:
________________________________________________________________
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Conclusion/ concluding statement.


________________________________________________________________
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MARKING GUIDELINE FOR PARAGRAPH WRITING

LEVELS MARKS
OBTAINED

1  Question properly introduced. 0 – 1 marks


 Question inadequately addressed or not at all.

2  Question has been answered to a certain 2 – 3 marks


extent.
 Content adequately covered and relevant.

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3  Question has been fully concluded. 5 marks
 A planned and structured.

5 Marks
TOTAL SECTION B: 20 MARKS
GRAND TOTAL: 30 MARKS
GOOD LICK!!!

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