Grade 8 Social Sciences (Geography) 2022 June Controlled Test
GEOGRAPHY
PAPER 1
MID YEAR CONTROLLED TEST
JUNE 2022
GRADE 8
MARKS: 75
DURATION: 2HRS
Name ____________________________Surname __________________________
Class _________
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Grade 8 Social Sciences (Geography) 2022 June Controlled Test
SOCIAL SCIENCES: GEOGRAPHY
GRADE 8
JUNE 2022
TIME ALLOCATION: 1 H 30 TOTAL: 75
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This paper consists out of TWO compulsory sections.
2. Number your answers correctly according to the numeric system on the
question paper.
3. Study all the resources and texts thoroughly as it contains clues that will assist
you in answering some of the questions.
4. The mark allocation at each question will be an indication on how to answer
the specific question.
5. Write neatly and legible.
6. Leave a line open after each answer.
7. This paper consists out of 10 pages, including the cover page.
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Section A: (Map skills)
Question 1 [6]
1.1 Choose correct answer from the options provided below by circling the option
of the correct answer
1.1.1 How many degrees of longitude are there on the earth? (1)
A 180
B 120
C 90
D 360
1.1.2 What is the main cause of the earth having day and night? (1)
A The earth’s revolution around the sun
1
B The earth’s tilt at 26 °
2
C The earth’s rotation on its axis
D Hemispheres
1.1.3 Which of the following map scales is the smallest? (1)
A 1:200
B 1:500
C 1:10000
D 1:1000000
1.1.4 Universal time refers to (1)
A The time taken at the International Date Line
B The time taken at the Greenwich Meridian
C The time taken at any line of longitude
D The time taken at 30° E of the Greenwich Meridian
1.1.5 The model of the earth which is Spherical (1)
A Atlas
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B Map
C Index
D Globe
1
1.1.6 The line of latitude in the southern hemisphere which is at 23 ° is called (1)
2
A Tropic of Cancer
B Tropic of Capricon
C Arctic Circle
D Antarctic Circle
Question 2 [18]
2.1 Use the following map of South Africa below to answer the questions that
follow
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2.1.1 Match column A with column B by only filling A to E in the last column (5)
Column A Column B Answer
2.1.1 Equator A It shows the relationship between distance on the map
and distance on the ground
2.1.2 Coordinates B It shows the names of the places which are on the atlas
and the names are listed alphabetically
2.1.3 Map C It is a reduced representation of an area on a paper
2.1.4 Index D Numbers indicating the lines of latitude and longitudes
that cross each other
2.1.5 Scale E It divides the earth into Northern hemisphere and
Southern hemisphere
2.2 List two different types of scales
(A) _________________________________ (1)
(B) _________________________________ (1)
2.3. State the line of longitude which passes at Christiana town found in block B2 (2)
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2.4. State the line of latitude which passes at Kamieskroon town found in block A2 (2)
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2.5 Identify the ocean next to Cape Town. (1)
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2.6 Next to which ocean do we find Durban? (1)
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2.7 In which province do we find Bela-Bela? (1)
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2.8 Use the line scale on the map to calculate straight line distance between
Stellenbosch and George (4)
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Question 3 [11]
3.1 Study the following image to answer the questions that follow
3.1.1 Identify the one factor that cause different seasons on earth. (1)
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3.1.2 Identify the events which occur in the Southern Hemisphere during the
following dates (4)
3.1.2.1 March 21 _______________________________________
3.1.2.2 September 21 ______________________________________
3.1.2.3 December 21 ______________________________________
3.1.2.4 June 21 _________________________________________
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3.2 Discuss how an equinox occurs in 5-8 lines. Explain with respect to equator,
length of day and night, both hemispheres and dates. (6)
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Section B : Climatic regions
Question 4 [19]
4.1 Refer to the source below and answer the questions that follow
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4.1.1 Outline the difference between weather and climate. (2)
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4.1.2 Name any TWO elements of weather (2)
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
4.1.3 How does the distance from the equator affect temperature at any place? (2)
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4.2 Refer to the table showing average temperatures of Port Nolloth, Kimberley
and Durban
Place Highest temperature Lowest temperature Temperature range
Kimberley 33°C -4°C 37°C
Durban 28°C 10°C 18°C
Port Nolloth 24°C 9°C 15°C
4.2.1 Which town between the three is the warmest in summer? (1)
__________________________
4.2.2 Which town has the coldest weather in winter? (1)
__________________________
4.2.3 Mention five (5) factors that influence temperature and rainfall on Earth? (5)
(A) ___________________________________________________________
(B) ___________________________________________________________
(C) ___________________________________________________________
(D) ___________________________________________________________
(E) ____________________________________________________________
4.2.4 Explain in your own words why temperatures in Kimberley are generally
more extreme than temperatures in Durban and Port Nolloth. (6)
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Question 5 [7]
5.1 Refer to the figure showing climate graph for Cape Town in South Africa and
answer the questions
5.1.1 State the average maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in Cape
Town. (2)
(A) Average minimum temperature ________________
(B) Average maximum temperature _______________
5.1.2 During which season does Cape Town receive most of its rain? (1)
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5.1.3 What type of climate does Cape Town have? (1)
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5.1.4 Which month does Cape Town receive the least rainfall? (1)
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5.1.5 List other two (2) regional climate types occurring in South Africa. (2)
(A) __________________________________________________
(B) __________________________________________________
Question 6 [14]
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6.1 Study the physical map of South Africa below and answer the questions based
on it
6.1.1 Identify the ocean current which flows in the southern coast of South
Africa (1)
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6.1.4 In a paragraph of 8 lines explain why the west coast is colder. (8)
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6.1.5 Briefly explain why the eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western
coast. Use 5 to 8 lines. (5)
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Grand total: 75 marks
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