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1 pics: er s name and surname: mate and vegetation around the world : Grade 6 pulation why people live ol: Grade 6 Geography 40 where they do Examination Total mark: 40 Date: 26 November 2015 Time: 1 hour Instructions: This paper consists of 8 pages. Ensure that you write your name, surname and class on this paper Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 1
2 Look at the mark allocation before you attempt to answer questions. Answer all the questions. Write neatly. Good luck! SECTION A: POPULATION WHY PEOPLE LIVE WHERE THEY DO 20 MARKS Question 1 [6 marks] 1.1 Refer to Annexure A The picture of an island and answer the questions below a. What does a single dot on the map represent? (1) b. How many people live in district C? (1) c. Which district has the highest population density? (1) d. Which district has the most even population distribution? (1) e. Why do you think New Town developed? (1) f. Give one reason why so few people live in District D. (1) Question 2 [2 marks] 2015 Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 2
3 Population distribution is the way people are spread over an area. Use dots to show these distributions. even distribution densely populated (2) Question 3 [4 marks] Size of province Free State KwaZulu Natal Limpopo (in square kilometres) Total population Population density (per square kilometre) The table above compares three of South Africa s provinces. Look at these tables and decide which of the statements are true and which are false. 3.1 Limpopo is the smallest in area of three provinces Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 3
4 3.2 Limpopo has the second highest population density of the three provinces. 3.3 More people live in KwaZulu Natal than in Free State and Limpopo put together. 3.4 Based on these numbers, more people live in the bigger provinces than in the smaller provinces. (1x4=4) Question 4 [2 marks] 4.1 Why do people move from rural areas to towns and cities/urban areas? (1) 4.2 Gauteng is the smallest province yet the highly populated province in South Africa. Explain why Gauteng is densely populated. (1) Question 5 [6 marks] 5.1 Carefully study the bar graph below then answer the following questions. Pop ulati Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 4
5 on aver age per squ are kilo metr e Eastern Cap e Free Stat e Gaut eng Kwa Zulu- Nata l Limp opo Mpu mala nga Nort hern Cap e Nort h West West ern Cap e Population density averages for each province (a) is the most densely populated province in South Africa. (b) Why do you think most people want to live in the densely populated province? (c) is the thinly populated province in South Africa. (d) Do you think South Africa s population is evenly distributed throughout the country? [Give a reason for your answer] 5.2 Give the meaning of the following terms: a. population distribution b. population density 2015 Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 5
![SECTION B: CLIMATE AND VEGETATION AROUND THE WORLD (20 MARKS) Question 6 [4 marks] The table below shows temperatures for hot, mild and cold climates.](/docs-images/83/88433255/images/6-0.jpg "It shows what the temperatures are usually like in winter and summer.")
6 SECTION B: CLIMATE AND VEGETATION AROUND THE WORLD (20 MARKS) Question 6 [4 marks] The table below shows temperatures for hot, mild and cold climates. It shows what the temperatures are usually like in winter and summer. Climate Winter temperatures Summer temperatures Cold Under 0º C Under 0ºC to 20ºC Mild 0º C to 20º C 20ºC to 30º C Hot 20º C to 30º C 20º C to over 30º C Choose mild, cold, or hot to complete these sentences a) The summer temperatures of cold climates are usually the same as the winter temperatures of climates. (1) b) The summer temperatures of mild climates are usually the same as the winter temperatures of climates (1) c) Winter temperatures of climates are usually under 0ºC. (1) d) Summer temperatures of climates are usually 20ºC to over 30ºC. (1) Question 7 [3 marks] Study the picture below and answer the following questions. 7.1 Which plants are usually found in this climate? a. Plant with short roots 2015 Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 6
7 b. Plants that have spikes c. Plants that require a lot of water (1) 7. 2 Wildlife found in this biome include a. Camels b. Cattle c. Horse (1) 7.3 The hottest desert in Africa is the (1) Question 8 [4 marks] 8.1 Explain these terms: climate and weather a. climate : b. weather: (1x2=2) 8.2 State whether each of these sentences describe weather or climate. a. It is cold and dry in winter. b. It warm and windy today. (1x2=2) Question [5 marks] Match these words and their meanings. Write your answers in the small boxes below. Write the number only. Words Meanings a. coniferous 1 Water that comes out of the air b. Hibernate 2 A place in the desert where the water table rises to the ground level c. Oasis 3 Removing trees without planting new ones 2015 Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 7
8 d. Deforestation 4 Trees that have cones and thin needles for leaves e. Precipitation 5 To sleep in the winter months a b c d. d e Question 10 [4 marks] 10.1 How do coniferous forest animals like Arctic fox, Hawk, caribou, wolf, beaver etc survive in their cold environment? Give 2 valid facts (1x2=2) 10.2 What are the adaptations that help coniferous trees survive in cold climates? Give 2 valid facts (1x2=2) 2015 Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 8
9 Annexure A : The picture of an island 2015 Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 9
10 Source: Platinum Social Sciences Learners Book 2015 Grade 6 Geography Exam Page 10
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