The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map (2729BD VOLKSRUST) as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area - NSC Geography - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 2
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The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map (2729BD VOLKSRUST) as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area. Various options are pr... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographical map (2729BD VOLKSRUST) as well as the orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area - NSC Geography - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 2
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1.1 The map index/reference of the orthophoto map to the south of Volksrust is …
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The correct reference for the orthophoto map to the south of Volksrust is C: 2729 BD 8 in Mpumalanga. This is determined by identifying the correct map index on the provided topographical map.
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1.2 The true bearing of 2 in the centre of the sewerage works from trigonometrical station 152 at point 1 on the orthophoto map is …
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The true bearing from station 152 at point 1 to point 2 is A: 127°. This can be verified by using the protractor method on the orthophoto map.
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1.3 The feature causing environmental problems at 3 on the orthophoto map is …
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The environmental issue at location 3 is identified as B: River erosion, highlighting the geographical impact of waterways in the mapped area.
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1.4 The feature at 4 on the orthophoto map is/an …
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The feature located at point 4 can be identified as C: purification plant, which is crucial for water treatment in the area.
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1.5 The stream order of the river at K in block A6 on the topographical map is …
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The stream order number for the river at point K is determined to be B: 2, indicating its classification in the river order system.
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1.6 If you follow the N11 in a southerly direction, you will cross the provincial border into …
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Traveling south along the N11 leads to crossing into A: KwaZulu-Natal province.
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1.7 The stream pattern that dominates the area covered by blocks A9/10 and B9/10 is …
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The dominant stream pattern in the specified blocks is B: radial, which can be observed through hydrological analysis.
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1.8 The dominant street pattern at L in blocks D3/4 on the topographical map is a … pattern.
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The street pattern observed at point L is classified as C: gridiron, which reflects organized urban planning.
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1.9 The type of farming at 27°24′30″S 29°53′30″E / 27°24.5′S 29°53.5′E is … farming.
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The farming type in this geographical area is identified as C: dairy farming, supported by the local agricultural ecosystem.
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1.12 A factor responsible for the location of the industrial area at O in block D4 on the topographical map is …
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A significant factor for the industrial area’s location is C: transport, which is vital for economic activity and accessibility.
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1.13 The land-use zone in block D2 on the topographical map in which Jubapark is situated, is known as the …
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The land-use zone identified in block D2 is B: commercial zone, indicating the area’s primary economic function.
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1.14 Which natural feature assists in purifying the water before it reaches the dam in block D9?
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The natural feature that facilitates water purification is B: Marsh and vlei, which play an essential role in maintaining water quality.
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1.15 Volksrust is an example of a … town.
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Volksrust serves as an example of a D: recreational town, catering to tourism and local activities.
