SECTION B
QUESTION 3: GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
GENERAL INFORMATION ON MBOMBELA
MBÓMBELA
Coordinates: 25°27'57"S 30°59'07"E
City Mbombela is situated in the eastern part of South Africa and is the capital of
of
Mpumalanga Province. The city is built on the fertile, flat valley floor of the Umgwenya
(Crocodile) River where there is ample water supply from the river. The city serves as a
gateway to some of the best eco- and adventure activities in Southern Africa with its
moderate climate.
[Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbombela]
The following English term and their translations are shown on the topographic map:
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS
Aerodrome Vliegveld
Canal Kanaal
Diggings Uitgrawings
Furrow Voor
Golf course Gholfbaan
Sewerage works Rioolwerke
Show grounds Skougronde
Waterfall Waterval
Weir Studam
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3.1 MAPWORK SKILLS AND CALCULATIONS
Refer to the topographical map and the orthophoto map. Four options are
qiven for the questions below. Choose the correct answer and write only the
letter (A-D) next to the question numbers (3.1.1 to 3.1.3) in the ANSWER
BOOK e.g. 3.1.4 A.
3.1.1 Mbombela is situated in the ... Province.
A North West
B Mpumalanga
Gauteng
D Free State (1x 1) (1)
3.1.2 The true bearing from spot height 873 in block E4 to the
trigonometricalstation in block E5 is ...
A 24°.
B 50°.
204°
D 180°. (1x 1) (1)
3.1.3 The co-ordinates for the communication towerat F in block D3 is ...
A 25°28'25" E 30°57'55" S.
B 25°2825" S 30°57"55" S.
C 25°28'24" S 30°57"54" E.
D 25°31"36" S 30°5855" E. (1 x 1) (1)
3.1.4 Calculate the magnetic declination of the topographical map for
2022. Use the steps below to answer the question. Show ALL
calculations. Clearly indicatethe direction in relation to true north in
your final answer.
Difference in years
Mean annual change
Total change
Magnetic declination2022 (5 x 1) (5)
3.1.5 Determine the magnetic bearing for 2022 from spot height 873 in
block E4 to the trigonometricalbeacon in block E5.
Formula:
Magnetic bearing = True bearing (TB) + Magnetic declination
(MB) (2 x 1) (2)
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3.2 MAP INTERPRETATION
Referto the topographic map and the orthophoto map.
3.2.1 The settlement at G in block E1, experiences low temperatures
during the night due to ...
A anabatic winds.
B katabatic winds.
fog.
aspect. (1x 1) (1)
3.2.2 The Umgwenya River in block C5, is an example of a ... river.
A permanent
B exotic
periodic
D episodic (1x 1) (1)
3.2.3 Referto the orthophoto map.
(a) Is the average temperaturehigher at 1 or 2? (1x 1) (1)
(b) Give TWO reasons for your answer to QUESTION 3.2.3(a).
(2 x 2) (4)
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3.2.4 Refer to the fluvial landform at H on the topographic map and the
photograph below.
(a) If one stood at the viewing point X (in the photograph) looking at
the waterfal, would one be looking towards J or K on the
topographic map? (1x 1) (1)
(b) How does this waterfall the photograph
in hinder the
construction of a bridge at J on the topographic map? (1x 2) (2)
(c) The waterfall willmigrate (move) in a southerly direction.
Substantiate this statement with evidence from the topographic
map. (1 x 2) (2)
3.3 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS(GIS)
Refer to the topographic map.
3.3.1 Is the demarcated area in blocks B5 and C5 an example of raster or
vector data? (1x 1) (1)
3.3.2 Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 3.3.1. (1x 1) (1)
3.3.3 Give evidence from the demarcated area that proves that the farmer
considered the infrastructure data layer for the location of this farm.
(1x 2) (2)
3.3 4 Why is the location of this farm considered to be p0or river
management? (2 x 2) (4)
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