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Grade 12 Economic Geography of South Africa

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Grade 12 Geography economic geography questions come from the economic section of the NSC Paper 2. They cover economic sectors, trade, mining and agriculture, spatial development initiatives and industrial regions, and the informal sector. Many questions are built around a graph, map or infographic, so read the figure first and answer from what it shows.

Worked example

Refer to the graph in the figure. Compare the amount of maize produced to the amount that is exported.

Answer

More maize is produced than is exported.

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Economic Geography of South Africa

Question 1 of 3

Mining is an example of a (primary/secondary) economic activity.

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  • 2
    Platinum is an example of a (renewable/non-renewable) resource.
  • 3
    Platinum is mined in South Africa in the (Western Cape/North West).
  • 4
    Platinum is used as a raw material in the production/generation of (power/jewellery).
  • 5
    (Labour unrest/Labour availability) in South Africa impacts negatively on the production of platinum.

Common mistakes

  • Classifying an activity by its product instead of by its economic sector.
  • Giving a general economic claim without quoting the figure or extract the question asks for.

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Aligned to CAPS Grade 12 Geography — Economic Geography of South Africa. Curriculum source: CAPS for the FET Phase, Department of Basic Education.

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