4.1 Match each of the descriptions below with either a high-order or a low-order central place - NSC Geography - Question 4 - 2019 - Paper 1
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4.1 Match each of the descriptions below with either a high-order or a low-order central place.
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4.1.1 high-order central place
4.1.2 low-order central place
4.1.3 high-order central place
4.1.4 low-order central place
4.1.5 high-order central place
4.1.6 low-order central place
4.1.7 high-order central place
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4.2.1 Transport is an example of the ... sector.
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C tertiary sector
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4.2.2 The sector is linked to research and development.
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C tertiary sector
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4.2.3 The value of goods and services produced within the boundaries of a country is its ...
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A gross domestic product.
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4.2.4 Products that are sold overseas, are sold on the ... market.
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B export
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4.2.5 Value-added goods are produced in the ... sector.
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B secondary sector
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4.2.6 Sugar cane farming is an example of ... farming.
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C large-scale commercial
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4.2.7 When an industry is situated close to a mineral source, it is known as an ... industry.
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A raw-material orientated
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4.2.8 The process whereby industries migrate from core industrial regions to peripheral industrial regions:
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D Decentralisation
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4.3.1 Define the term rural depopulation.
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Rural depopulation is the decreasing number of people in rural areas.
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4.3.2 Quote TWO pieces of evidence from the passage that indicates the social effects of rural depopulation.
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'The churches close... communities lose their identity.'
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4.3.3 (a) Suggest ONE possible reason why farms get bigger.
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Consolidation of smaller economic farm units.
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4.3.3 (b) Discuss how 'bigger farms' could increase rural depopulation.
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Bigger farms often lead to mechanization, resulting in fewer jobs and driving people away in search of employment elsewhere.
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4.3.4 In a paragraph of approximately EIGHT lines, explain how land reform could reduce rural depopulation in South Africa.
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Land reform can create opportunities for subsistence and commercial farming, providing food security and employment. By redistributing land, rural communities can sustain themselves economically, encouraging residents to stay in their areas.
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4.4.1 What is an informal settlement?
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An informal settlement is an unplanned residential area where people lack adequate services and legal rights to the land.
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4.4.2 State TWO basic needs that people who live in most informal settlements do not have easy access to.
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Clean water
Sanitation
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4.4.3 Describe the area in which the appearance of settlement A differs from the appearance of the formal settlement at B.
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Settlement A typically shows high-density housing with poorer infrastructure, while settlement B is characterized by well-planned roads and services.
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4.4.4 Name TWO factors that influenced the location of this informal settlement.
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Availability of land
Proximity to employment opportunities
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4.4.5 Explain how the people living in A can benefit from settlement B.
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People from A could access job opportunities in B, reduce transport costs, and benefit from better infrastructure and services.
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4.5.1 Why does South Africa have to export maize?
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To earn foreign capital and meet local maize prices for sustainable production.
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4.5.2 In which years did South Africa experience its lowest and highest maize production?
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Lowest – 2016; Highest – 2017.
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4.5.3 Suggest a possible reason for the demand for South African maize by foreign countries.
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Stable demand and competitive prices in the international market.
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4.5.4 The trend shown in the infographic is an erratic (inconsistent) production of maize over the years. Give a possible reason for this.
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Factors such as droughts and climatic shifts lead to inconsistent yields.
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4.5.5 Explain what impact low maize production can have on the economy of South Africa.
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It can lead to increased food prices, higher import costs, and reduced export revenue.
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4.5.6 Suggest possible strategies that the South African government could adopt to ensure a more stable production of maize.
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Investing in agricultural research, improving irrigation systems, and supporting farmers through subsidies.
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4.6.1 How much is Durban-Pinetown in terms of industrial output in South Africa?
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2nd in terms of industrial output.
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4.6.2 Quote evidence from the passage to show that secondary economic activities made a big contribution to the GDP.
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The manufacturing sector is geared for export, comprising nearly a third of South Africa's national exports.
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4.6.3 Which industry describes the production of manufacturing sectors in KwaZulu-Natal's economic growth?
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Diversified manufacturing sector.
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4.6.4 Discuss reasons why the Durban-Pinetown Industrial Region is best for the building and repairing industry.
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It has a skilled labor force, access to raw materials, and proximity to major markets.
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4.6.5 In approximately EIGHT lines, discuss the positive impact of the Durban-Pinetown Industrial Region on the economic development in KwaZulu-Natal.
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The region has created numerous employment opportunities, contributing to higher living standards. Investments in infrastructure and services have bolstered the local economy, enhancing trade activity and supporting local businesses.
