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VHEMBE WEST DISTRICT
GRADE 8
SOCIAL SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1
TERM 1 TEST
MARCH 2023
MARKS: 50
DURATION: 1 HR 30 MIN
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Read the instructions.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Write in neat and legibly handwriting.
4. Start each question in a new page.
This question paper consist of 5 pages including the cover page.
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QUESTION 1
Various options are provided as answers. Choose the correct answer and write the
letter(A-D) next to the question number e.g. 1.1 A
1.1 The point where latitude and longitude lines meet.
A. Degree
B. Point
C. Coordinates
D. Squares
1.2 …. is the most important line of longitude
A. Greenwich Meridian
B. Equator
C. Latitude
D. Arcs
1.3 The relationship between the distance on the map and the same distance on
the ground
A. Scale
B. Map
C. Line
D. Word
1.4 Solstices are associated with (2)
A. Summer and spring
B. Winter and autumn
C. Spring and autumn
D. Summer and winter
1.5 Someone who studies the weather and weather conditions.
A. Climatologist
B. Meteorologist
C. Cartographer
D. Planner
1.6 Equinox means
A. Equal day and night
B. When day has the longest hours
C. Different in day and night
D. Rotation of earth
1.7 1: 50 000 represent
A. 1cm on the map represent 50 cm on the ground
B. 1cm on the map represent 50 000 km on the ground
C. 1cm on the map represent 50 000 cm on the ground
D. 1cm on the map represent 5 km on the ground
7x2 (14)
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QUESTION 2
Study FIGURE 2 and answer the question that follow.
1: 50 000
FIGURE 2: Grid map showing coordinates. Ranby et al.,2013
2.1 Define the term Alpha numeric grid.
1x2 (2)
2.2 Identity the type of scale displayed on the map.
1x1 (1)
2.3 Which hemisphere is illustrated by FIGURE1?
1x1 (1)
2.4 Identify the degree of the line of latitude in FIGURE1
1x2(2)
2.5 How many minutes in one degree?
1x1 (1)
2.6 Determine the grid references of the following letters.
A. A
B. C
C. D
3x2 (6)
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QUESTION 3
Study the map below and answer the questions that follow.
FIGURE 3: Gauteng and parts of surrounding provinces
Platinum Social Sciences Learner book page 26
3.1 Is the map illustrate regional, local or world map? Give a reason
for your answer.
1 + 2 (3)
3.2 Give THREE main scale of maps in an atlas.
3x1 (3)
3.3 Identify TWO types of scale shown on the map.
2x1 (2)
3.4 Identify ONE province surround Gauteng province.
1x1 (1)
3.5 Give the latitude and longitude coordinates of Randfontein. 1x2 (2)
3.6 Identify the settlement at the following location.
26° 5’ S; 27°45’ E
1x2 (2)
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QUESTION 4
FIGURE 3: Revolution of the Earth around the sun
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Adapted from: https://za.pinterst.com
4.1 Identify the hemisphere illustrated by FIGURE 3.
1x2 (2)
4.2 Identify the letter which indicates Equinox.
1x2 (2)
4.3 Mention the dates of the occurrence of Equinox.
2x2 (4)
4.4 Identify the letter which indicates Solstice.
1x2 (2)
4.5 Explain how summer solstice occurs.
2x1 (2)
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