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Learner’s Mark
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Social Science – June examination
DATE: ___ June 2023
DURATION: 90 Minutes
TOTAL: 25
GRADE 8
Geography
Term 2
Term 1
NAME AND SURNAME: ____________________________
EXAMINER: Mrs. S. Arlow
MODERATOR: Mrs. R. Jankie
HOD STAMP:
HOD SIGNATURE: _____________________
SUB – DISTRICT: RUSTENBURG
DISTRICT: BOJANALA
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This document consists of 8 pages including the front cover.
Instructions
1. Read all questions carefully before answering.
2. Answer all questions on the folio paper.
3. Number your answers according to the numbering system used in the
question paper.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
5. Use a pencil for drawings.
Learner’s Performance Level
Learner’s
Mark
SECTIONS
Level 1- 0%-29%
Section A
35
Level 3- 40%-49%
Section B
40
Level 4- 50%-59%
TOTAL
75
Level 2- 30%-39%
Level 5- 60%-69%
Level 6-70%-79%
Level 7- 80%-100%
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SECTION A – MAPS AND GLOBES
QUESTION 1
Provide the definition for the following terms
6.2 Contour Line
(1)
1.2 Latitude
(1)
1.3 Equinox
(1)
1.4 South African Standard Time
(1)
(4 x 1) (4)
[4]
QUESTION 2
Refer to FIGURE 2.1 illustrating the Earth in orbit around the sun and answer the
questions that follow.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1 Name the Earth’s movement at A.
(1)
2.2 State how long the Earth takes to complete this movement once around the
sun.
(1)
2.3 Name the Earth’s movement at B
(1)
2.4 State how long the Earth takes to complete this movement.
(2)
2.5 Explain why, at any given time, only half of the Earth is in sunlight.
(2 x 1) (2)
2.6 Explain why temperatures are higher in summer than in winter.
(2 x 2) (4)
[11]
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QUESTION 3
Refer to FIGURE 3.1 below, illustrating world time zones and answer the following
questions.
FIGURE 3.1
Source: https://www.quora.com/Is-it -possible-that-a- planet-could-be-so-big-thattwo-different-time-zones-would-be-more-than-a-few-days-apart
3.1 Is the time earlier or later to the east of the Greenwich Meridian?
(1 x 2) (2)
3.2 What time will it be in South Arica if it is 12pm in Greenwich?
(1 x 2) (2)
3.3 Calculate the time difference between South Africa and South
America.
(1 x 2) (2)
3.4 When it is 8am in Western Australia, what time would it be in South
Africa?
(1 x 2) (2)
3.5 If your friend phones, you at midnight in Japan, what time will it be in South
Africa?
(1 x 2) (2)
[10]
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QUESTION 4
Refer to FIGURE 4.1 below, illustrating The International Date Line and answer the
questions that follow.
FIGURE 4.1
Source: https://maritimesa.org/grade-10/international-date-line/
4.1 What line of longitude does the International Date Line follow?
(1 x 2) (2)
4.2 Correct the statement below. Write out your corrected statement.
Places just west of the line are a day earlier than places just east of the
line.
(1 x 2) (2)
4.3 How many degrees of longitude has the International Date Line been adjusted
where it is 5° south of the equator (near Tahiti)?
(1 x 2) (2)
4.4 Explain why Tonga and American Samoa have the same time, but different
date.
(2 x 2) (4)
[10]
TOTAL SECTION A: 35 MARKS
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SECTION B – CLIMATE REGIONS
QUESTION 5
Refer to the information about Port Nolloth and Durban and to FIGURE 5.1 below
illustrating ocean currents of South Africa to answer the questions that follow.
1= Port Nolloth:
2= Durban:
Average summer temperature: 19ºC
Average winter temperature: 12ºC
Total rainfall: 60mm
Average days with fog: 96
Average summer temperature: 25ºC
Average winter temperature: 20ºC
Total rainfall: 1000mm
Figure 5.1
5.1 Name the ocean currents labelled C and D.
(2 x 1) (2)
5.2 Calculate the average yearly temperature for Durban and Port Nolloth. (2 x 1) (2)
5.3 How does ocean current C affect the temperature and the total yearly rainfall of
Port Nolloth?
(2 x 2) (4)
5.4 Explain how ocean current D affects Durban’s rainfall.
(2 x 2) (4)
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5.5 Draw THREE (3) diagrams illustrating the different types of rain we receive in
South Africa and identify a place in South Africa where it would likely occur.
(15)
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QUESTION 6
Study the climate graphs below and answer the questions that follow.
6.1 Identify the kinds of climate shown on each graph A, B and C above.
(3 x 1) (3)
6.2 Write one sentence to describe the general characteristics of each climate type.
Focus on temperature and precipitation.
(3 x 2) (6)
6.3 Explain the difference between weather and climate.
(2 x 2) (4)
[13]
TOTAL FOR SECTION B: 40 MARKS
TOTAL FOR EXAMINATION: 75 MARKS