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 ... 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 map index reference is 2729 BD 18 in Mpumalanga (C).
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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 is 242° (B).
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1.3 The feature causing environmental problems at 3 on the orthophoto map is/an ...
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The feature causing environmental problems is Land degradation from Industrialisation (D).
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1.4 The feature at 4 on the orthophoto map is/an ...
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The feature at 4 is a purification plant (C).
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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 is 3 (C).
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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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You will cross into KwaZulu-Natal (A).
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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 is radial (B).
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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 dominant street pattern is planned irregular (D).
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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 type of farming is crop farming (B).
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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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The factor is transport (C).
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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 is the commercial zone (B).
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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 assisting in purification is Trees (C).
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1.15 Volksrust is an example of a ... town.
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