Tswaing June P2 Pre-Exam

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June P2 Pre-exam 2024

MARKS: 120

QUESTION 1: RURAL SETTLEMENT.


1.1 Refer to the sketch below. 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 (1.1.1 to 1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.9 A.

1.1.1 The social advantage of settlement B is:


(i) There is more interaction with people.
(ii) There is competition for resources.
(iii) Protection is easier.
(iv) There is not enough space for everyone.
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (iii) and (iv)
D (i) and (iii)

1.1.2 The economic advantage of settlement C is that …


(i) farming can be done on a commercial scale.
(ii) it is very isolated.
(iii) farms can be mechanised to increase production.
(iv) there is no social interaction.
A (i) and (ii)
B (iii) and (iv)
C (i) and (iii)
D (iii) and (iv)
1.1.3 Settlement A is ... shaped and influenced by the …
A linear; road.
B straight, slope.
C long, road.
D crossroads, railway.

1.1.4 The physical factor influencing the site of a settlement is …


A relief.
B transport routes.
C distance from the market.
D job opportunities.

1.1.5 Rural settlements are predominantly associated with …


A primary activities.
B secondary activities.
C tertiary activities.
D quaternary activities.

1.1.6 The exact land on which a settlement is built is the …


A site.
B place.
C situation.
D area.

1.1.7 The position of a settlement in relation to the surrounding area is its …


A site.
B location.
C situation.
D area.
1.1.8 Wet-point settlements occur near …
A hills.
B spurs.
C lake.
D mountains.
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 (1.2.1 to
1.2.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.8 Y.

1.2.1

1.2.2

1.2.3

1.2.4

1.2.5

1.2.6

1.2.7
1.3

1.3.1

1.3.2

1.3.3

1.3.4

1.3.5
1.4 FIGURE 1.4: TYPES OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS

1.4.1 What evidence suggests that B is a dry-point settlement? (1x1) (1)


1.4.2 State TWO social advantages of living in settlement B. (2x1) (2)
1.4.3 Refer to settlement C.
(a) Identify the settlement shape at C. (1x1) (1)
(b) Suggest a reason for the elongated (long and narrow) shape of the
individual farms in settlement C. (1x2) (2)
(c) Explain why the farms at C are likely to experience soil erosion. (2x2) (4)
1.4.4 A decision was taken to upgrade the existing road in the village at B.
Explain how and why this decision would change the classification of the
village in the urban hierarchy. (2x2) (4)
1.5 FIGURE 1.5, a cartoon on the 1913 Natives Land Act in South Africa.

Refer to FIGURE 1.5, a cartoon on the 1913 Natives Land Act in South Africa.
1.5.1 Define the term land restitution. (1x2) (2)
1.5.2 What was the aim of the Natives Land Act, 1913 (Act 27 of 1913)? (1x1) (1)
1.5.3 When was the 1913 Natives Land Act repealed? (1x1) (1)
1.5.4 Explain why land restitution is suitably linked to the snail. (2x2) (4)
1.5.5 Write a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, outlining some of the
factors that have slowed down the process of land reform in South
Africa. (4x2) (8)
QUESTION 2: URBAN SETTLEMENT

2.1 FIGURE 2.1: STREET PATTERNS

Refer to FIGURE 2.1 on different street patterns. Match the descriptions below
with street patterns A, B or C. Choose the answer and write only the letter A, B
or C next to the question numbers (2.1.1 to 2.1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 2.1.8 A. You may choose the same letter more than once.

2.1.1 Commonly found in the oldest parts of South African cities


2.1.2 Transport routes radiate from a central point
2.1.3 Streets intersect at right angles and planning is made easy
2.1.4 Associated with ancient cities with ring roads as a feature
2.1.5 Associated with new urban developments
2.1.6 Can result in traffic congestion
2.1.7 Suburbs with this street pattern will have irregular roads for the smooth
flow of traffic
2.1.8 Not suitable for steep and hilly land
(8x1) (8)
2.2 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions by choosing a word/term
from the list below. Write only the word/term next to the question number (2.2.1–2.2.7)
in the ANSWER BOOK. You may use the same term more than once.

2.2.1 The zone on the outskirts of the urban area associated with high
pollution levels
2.2.2 The zone that the CBD expands into
2.2.3 A zone of mixed functions surrounding the CBD
2.2.4 The highest land value of all land-use zones
2.2.5 A land-use zone with factories that produce low levels of pollution
2.2.6 A zone that is a suitable location for an airport
2.2.7 A zone that is associated with golf estates
(7x1) (7)
2.3 Refer to the sketch below showing modern urban land-use zones and land-use.

2.3.1 Name the land-use zone labelled A that surrounds the CBD. (1x1) (1)
2.3.2 Name TWO areas in the sketch where businesses in the CBD are (2x1) (2)
relocating to.
2.3.3 Explain why the CBD is no longer attractive as a location for many (2x2) (4)
businesses.
2.3.4 B is a heavy industry located in the rural-urban fringe. Discuss TWO
factors that would have attracted a heavy Industry such as B to locate (2x2) (4)
in this land-use zone.
2.3.5 Suggest TWO reasons why urban planners allocate space for green
belts within a city. (2x2) (4)
2.4 FIGURE 2.4: URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUE

2.4.1 Define the concept environmental injustice. (1x2) (2)


2.4.2 State the environmental injustice evident in FIGURE 2.4.1 (1x1) (1)
2.4.3 Give evidence from the photograph to support your answer to (1x1) (1)
QUESTION 2.4.2.
2.4.4 Why is your answer to QUESTION 4.4.2 considered an environmental (2x2) (4)
injustice?
2.4.5 Discuss how this environmental injustice will affect the local community. (2x2) (4)
2.4.6 Explain how local authorities can develop sustainable solutions to
reduce the impact of this injustice issue on the environment. (2x2) (4)
2.5 Refer to the photograph below showing an informal settlement.

2.5.1 Identify ONE characteristic of an informal settlement visible in the (1x1) (1)
photograph.
2.5.2 Why do informal settlements like the one depicted in the photograph (1x2) (2)
develop?
2.5.3 With reference to the photograph, discuss TWO challenges experienced
by people living in this settlement. (2x2) (4)
2.5.4 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, suggest sustainable
strategies that the local municipality could implement to improve the
conditions of the people living in Informal settlements. (4x2) (8)

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