Geography Grade12 2023 May/June Paper2 SECTION A 2.1

QUESTION 2: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA
2.1 The questions below are based on industries. Various options are provided as
possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write
only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (2.1.1 to 2.1.8) in the
ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 2.1.9 D.
This is how your instructions will be in the exam,for this activity, just select the correct answer.
2.1.1 Manufacturing is an example of an activity in the … economic sector.

2.1.2 Light industries generally locate …

2.1.3 An iron and steel plant is an example of a … industry.

2.1.4 The sketch below illustrates a/an … industry.

2.1.5 A bakery is an example of a …industry.

2.1.6 The illustration below is an example of a … industry.

2.1.7 An oil refinery is an example of a/an … industry.

2.1.8 Heavy industries are characterised by …
(i) high levels of air pollution.
(ii) their location on small areas of land.
(iii) their location close to bulk transport.
(iv) low levels of noise pollution.

2.3.4 How will climatic factors reduce maize production?

1.2.6 The threshold population of a grocery store is …

2.2.7 Difference in value between a country’s imports and exports

2.4 Refer to the infographic on the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region
and the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) below.

2.4.1 Name the type of transport infrastructure indicated on the map,
which favours the location of the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core
industrial region.

1.2.3 Range refers to the … to buy a product.

2.2 Choose the term/concept from COLUMN B that matches the statement in
COLUMN A. Write only Y or Z next to the question numbers (2.2.1 to 2.2.7) in
the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 2.2.8 Y.

This is how your instructions will be in the exam, for this activity, just select the correct answer.

2.2.1 An exchange of goods and services between countries

2.3 Refer to the infographic on maize farming in South Africa below.

2.3.2 Refer to the graph. Compare the amount of maize produced to the amount that is exported.

1.2.4 The range of a high-order good is …

2.2.2 Unfavourable trade balance

2.3.3 Why does South Africa have a large domestic (local) market for maize?

1.2.5 … refers to the minimum number of customers needed to make a business profitable.

2.2.3 Goods which are brought into a country

2.3 Refer to the infographic on maize farming in South Africa below.

2.3.1 Name the main maize-producing province (A) in South Africa.

1.2 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.9 D.
This is how your instructions will be in the exam.For this activity, just select the correct answer.

1.2.1 A central place town …

2.2.7 The economic disadvantage of importing goods:

1.2.2 A is classified as a low-order good compared to B because A …

2.2.8 An advantage of South Africa having a favourable balance of trade:
(i) Foreign capital decreases
(ii) Jobs are created
(iii) Retrenchment of workers
(iv) Stimulates economic growth

1.1.7 The result of well-managed land reform

2.2.4 The contractual arrangement between countries relating to their trade relationship is known as a …

QUESTION 2: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA
2.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the
word(s) next to the question numbers (2.1.1 to 2.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 2.1.8 Mining
This is how your isntructions will be in the exam.For this activity, just select the correct answer.

2.1.1 Mining is an example of a (primary/secondary) economic activity.

1.1.2 The site of a settlement

2.2.5 Goods that are exchanged within a country is known as … trade.

2.1.2 The price of minerals fluctuates in the mining industry due to the
(foreign exchange/foreign investment) rate.

1.1.3 Purpose of land reform in South Africa

2.2.6 The type of trade shown on the map is … trade.

2.1.3 (Geothermal gradient/Unskilled labour) is an example of a physical factor that affects mining.

1.1.4 Ensures communal land rights of farm workers

2.2.3 Countries that are dominated by the tertiary sector reflect a/an …
(i) highly skilled labour force.
(ii) poorly skilled labour force.
(iii) efficient transport system.
(iv) variety of mining activities

2.1.4 Platinum is an example of a (renewable/non-renewable) resource.

1.1.5 Government allocates land to previously disadvantaged people

2.2 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (2.2.1 to 2.2.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 2.2.9 D.

This is how your instructions will be int he exam. For this activity, just select the correct answer.

2.2.1 The tertiary sector is also referred to as the … sector.

2.1.5 Platinum is mined in South Africa in the (Western Cape/North West).

1.1.6 Challenge associated with land reform

2.2.2 An example of an activity in the tertiary sector is …

2.1.6 Platinum is used as a raw material in the production/generation of (power/jewellery).

SECTION A: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS AND THE ECONOMIC
GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AFRICA
QUESTION 1: RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENTS
1.1 Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches the statement in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (Y or Z) next to the question numbers
(1.1.1 to 1.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.8 Y.

This is how your instructions will be in the exam. For this activity, just select the correct answer.

1.1.1 The function of a rural settlement

2.4 Refer to the infographic on the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region
and the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) below.

2.4.2 The (primary/secondary) sector dominates the economy of the Port
Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region.

2.1.7 (Labour unrest/Labour availability) in South Africa impacts negatively on the production of platinum.

2.2.4 Benefit of international trade

2.4 Refer to the infographic on the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region
and the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) below.

2.4.3 Name ONE major company in the extract that has invested in the
Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region.

1.2.7 The area from which a settlement draws its customers is its …

2.2.5 Activities of the tertiary sector

2.4 Refer to the infographic on the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage core industrial region
and the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) below.

2.4.4 Quote TWO headlines from the timeline of the Coega-related
newspaper headlines to show that diversification of industries is
taking place.

1.2.8 The sphere of influence of a city is greater than a village because it has a …

(i) population of 1 000.
(ii) smaller radius.
(iii) population of 100 000.
(iv) larger radius.

2.2.6 An efficient public transport system