• Topographic map – 2627 CD Parys
• Orthophoto map – 2627 CD 19 Paris
These are only suggested answers from the memorandums. Some information is repeated, I want
to show you the different ways the same information is asked. I encourage you to answer the
calculation/illustration questions.
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
CONTENTS
1. Geographical skills and techniques (Mapmaking): Mapmaking skills
The questions are based on the 1:50 000 topographic map 2627CD
PARYS as well as the 1:10 000 orthophoto map, 2627CD 19 PARYS,
which covers a part of the topographic mapped area p. 2
2. Topographic maps p. 5
3. Aerial photographs and orthophoto maps p. 7
4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) p. 8
5. Use of atlases p. 11
6. Fieldwork p. 12
7. Development p. 13 - 32
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1. Geographical skills and techniques (Mapmaking): Mapmaking skills
The questions are based on the 1:50,000 topographical map 2627CD PARYS as well as the
1:10,000 orthophoto map, 2627CD 19, which covers part of the topographical map. Gr 10 Nov SACAI
2019
• Parys is in the Free State
• The numbers 2627 at the top of the map refer to the 26˚ latitude line and the 27˚
longitude line.
• The projection used for this map is the Gauss Conform projection.
• The colour used on a topographic map for hydrologic features is blue.
• Two types of scales are used on the topographic map, representative and line scale.
• The best time of day to take vertical aerial photos is 11am.
• The main source of employment for Tumahole is possibly the industries.
• The topographic map scale is 5 times smaller than the orthophoto map scale.
• The contour interval on the orthophoto map is 5 meters
The questions are based on the 1:50 000 topographic map 2627CD PARYS as well as the
1:10 000 orthophoto map, 2627CD 19 PARYS, which covers a part of the topographic
mapped area.
Calculate, in km2 , the area (in RED) on the topographic map indicating the area covered by the
orthophoto map.
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Card interpretation
The role of the trees along the river bank in square G8
• This reduces the amount of runoff that enters the river directly during heavy rains.
• Tree roots stabilise the river banks
• Helps to reduce the rate of erosion against the river bank.
• It helps to cool rivers.
• Overhanging vegetation provides habitat that provides microbes, insects and
other food sources for fish and other aquatic life.
Sources of water for the cultivation found in square J1.
• Reservoir
• Windmill
• Dam
• Unsustainable river
Tourist attractions in and around Paris
• People can visit the Vredefort dome.
• Vaal River – can be used for recreational activities such as river rafting, kayaking
and fishing.
• Picking berries (on the berry farm).
• Visit the cheetah Centre and Game farms.
• Abseiling
• Diverse fauna and flora
Negative effects of tourism on Paris
• Town expands due to more people visiting the
area - this leads to the destruction of nature
and habitats are lost.
• Increased pressure on resources in the area.
• Loss of cultural identity of the city and the
community.
• Increase in the crime rate of Paris.
• Exploitation of animals to entertain tourists.
• Increase in traffic and area is congested.
• Increase in prices of goods and services.
• Businesses and people depend on tourism to earn an income.
• Increase in pollution.
The impact of sewage works in square H7 on the environment
• Leaking or overflowing sewage can pollute the water bodies.
• The sewage plant is located near the residential area and can cause the air to
stink.
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