Geography P2 Grade 12 Exam: South Africa

Considering the influence of map scale on feature representation, how does the level of detail depicted on the 1:50 000 topographical map of Humansdorp compare to that of the orthophoto map covering a portion of the same area?

Given Humansdorp's role as a gateway to Jeffreys Bay and its location within the Cacadu municipal district, which of the following best describes the functional relationship between these towns?

Assuming that the population density distribution depicted in Figure 1 correlates with service availability, how would you expect the accessibility of public transportation to vary across Humansdorp?

Considering the street pattern of Wavecrest in block B11, which of the following urban planning principles does it most likely reflect, and what are the potential implications for traffic flow and pedestrian movement?

Given that aerial imagery and topographical maps can reveal land use patterns, what inferences can be made about the economic activities in the mapped area if large sections of it show crop farming as the major primary activity?

If the river in block D8 is used for irrigation, what potential impacts could alterations to its natural flow regime (e.g. damming or excessive water extraction) have on downstream ecosystems and agricultural practices, assuming a southerly flow direction?

Considering the natural limitations at location X, what long-term strategies could be implemented to promote sustainable economic development while mitigating the challenges posed by non-perennial streams and their associated water scarcity?

Given the coastal location of P in block B11, what are the potential long-term implications of rising sea levels and increased storm intensity on the stability and ecological integrity of the coastal feature found there, assuming it is a sandy beach?

Considering the influence of provincial boundaries on regional planning and resource management, how could the location of Humansdorp within the Eastern Cape impact its access to economic opportunities and development initiatives compared to a similar town in a different province?

Assuming the feature labelled '1' on the orthophoto map is incorrectly classified as 'diggings' instead of 'sewage works', what potential environmental and public health consequences could arise from this misidentification within the context of urban planning and resource management?

Considering the contour patterns and spot heights around locations 5 and 6 on the orthophoto map, what inferences can be made about the hydrological characteristics of the slope formed between these points, and what potential implications exist for surface runoff and groundwater recharge?

Assuming magnetic declination changes over time, what long-term implications might this have for navigation and orientation using the topographical map, and how could these changes be accounted for in practical applications?

Considering the principles of map generalization and scale, how does the selection of features and level of detail represented on the 1:50 000 topographical map influence the determination of gradient compared to using higher-resolution data sources, and what potential errors could arise from these limitations?

Considering the implications of visual obstruction and landscape perception, what factors could influence the accuracy of visibility analysis based on cross-sections, and how might these factors be incorporated into more sophisticated spatial analysis techniques?

Assuming that Kleinriviermond (Klein River mouth) is prone to flooding, which is less likely to minimize the risks of the negative impacts of flooding?