This page has every Geography Grade 10 Term 4 paper we have, from 2012 to 2021: 13 question papers and 11 memos in 56 PDFs. Files are in English and Afrikaans. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.
Geography Grade 10 Term 4 papers by year
| Year | Exams | Papers | PDFs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | November | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | November | 4 | 16 |
| 2019 | November | 2 | 10 |
| 2018 | November | 2 | 10 |
| 2017 | November | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 | Exemplar | 2 | 10 |
Topics that come up most in Geography Grade 10 Term 4
Counted from the questions in the papers on this page: how many papers each topic appears in, and its average marks.
Paper 1 (2 papers)
| Topic | Papers | Average marks |
|---|---|---|
| Geomorphology | 2 | 60 |
Paper 2 (4 papers)
| Topic | Papers | Average marks |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple-Choice Questions | 4 | 15 |
| Map and Photo Application and Interpretation | 3 | 25 |
| Population | 2 | 60 |
| Water Resources | 2 | 60 |
| Geographic Information Systems (Gis) | 2 | 16 |
| Application and Interpretation | 1 | 25 |
| Map Calculations | 1 | 20 |
| Geographic Information Sytems | 1 | 15 |
Geography Grade 10 Term 4 2021 question papers and memos
Geography Grade 10 Term 4 2020 question papers and memos
November 2020 Paper 1
150 marks · 3 hours · 10 pages · 3 questions
What is in this paper (3 questions)
- Q1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 60 marks
- Q2 Geomorphology2.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 60 marks
- Q3 3.1.1 Choose the correct word/phrase between brackets. 30 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of THREE questions.
- Answer ALL the questions in this question paper. 3 Answer QUESTION 3 (MAPWORK) on the spaces provided in this question paper. Detach QUESTION 3 from the question paper and attach it to your ANSWER BOOK. 4 Use the following material: An extract from the topogra
- All diagrams are included in the ADDENDUM.
- Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Number the answers in the centre of the line.
- Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
- Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
- Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except where you have to state, name, identify or list.
- Write neatly and legibly.
November 2020 Paper 1
150 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 3 questions
- Question Paper (English)
- Question Paper (English), version 2
- Question Paper (Afrikaans)
- Question Paper (Afrikaans), version 2
- Memo (English)
- Memo (Afrikaans)
What is in this paper (3 questions)
- Q1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 60 marks
- Q2 Geomorphology2.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 60 marks
- Q3 3.1.1 Choose the correct word/phrase between brackets. 30 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of THREE questions.
- Answer ALL the questions in this question paper. 3 Answer QUESTION 3 (MAPWORK) on the spaces provided in this question paper. Detach QUESTION 3 from the question paper and attach it to your ANSWER BOOK. 4 Use the following material: An extract from the topogra
- All diagrams are included in the ADDENDUM.
- Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Number the answers in the centre of the line.
- Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
- Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
- Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except where you have to state, name, identify or list.
- Write neatly and legibly.
November 2020 Paper 2
150 marks · 3 hours · 10 pages · 3 questions
What is in this paper (3 questions)
- Q1 Population1.1 Match the term/concept in COLUMN B with the correct description in COLUMN A. 60 marks
- Q2 Water Resources2.1 Refer to FIGURE 2.1, showing the water cycle. 60 marks
- Q3 3.1.1 Refer to the information of the magnetic declination at the bottom of the 30 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of TWO sections. SECTION A is theory and SECTION B is mapwork.
- Answer ALL questions in this question paper.
- All diagrams are included in the ADDENDUM.
- Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Number the answers in the centre of the line.
- Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
- Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
- Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except where you are asked to state, name, identify or list.
- Please refer to the topographical map and orthophoto map to answer QUESTION 3 (Mapwork).
- Show ALL calculations and formulas, where applicable. Marks will be awarded for this.
- Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of the calculations. Make sure that the units in ALL your calculations and final answer are retained.
- You may use a non-programmable calculator.
November 2020 Paper 2
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 3 questions
- Question Paper (English)
- Question Paper (English), version 2
- Question Paper (Afrikaans)
- Question Paper (Afrikaans), version 2
- Memo (English)
- Memo (Afrikaans)
What is in this paper (3 questions)
- Q1 Population1.1 Match the term/concept in COLUMN B with the correct description in COLUMN A. 60 marks
- Q2 Water Resources2.1 Refer to FIGURE 2.1, showing the water cycle. 60 marks
- Q3 3.1.1 Refer to the information of the magnetic declination at the bottom of the 30 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of TWO sections. SECTION A is theory and SECTION B is mapwork.
- Answer ALL questions in this question paper.
- All diagrams are included in the ADDENDUM.
- Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Number the answers in the centre of the line.
- Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
- Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
- Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except where you are asked to state, name, identify or list.
- Please refer to the topographical map and orthophoto map to answer QUESTION 3 (Mapwork).
- Show ALL calculations and formulas, where applicable. Marks will be awarded for this.
- Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of the calculations. Make sure that the units in ALL your calculations and final answer are retained.
- You may use a non-programmable calculator.
Geography Grade 10 Term 4 2019 question papers and memos
November 2019 Paper 1
225 marks · 3 hours · 14 pages · 4 questions
- Question Paper (English)
- Question Paper (Afrikaans)
- Memo (English)
- Memo (Afrikaans)
- Addendum (English)
- Addendum (Afrikaans)
What is in this paper (4 questions)
- Q1 Question 1
- Q2 Question 2 75 marks
- Q3 Question 3 75 marks
- Q4 Question 4 75 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of FOUR questions.
- Answer ANY THREE questions of 75 marks each.
- All diagrams are included in the ANNEXURE.
- Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Number the answers in the centre of the line.
- Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
- Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
- Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except where you have to state, name, identify or list.
- Write neatly and legibly.
November 2019 Paper 2
75 marks · 1 h 30 min · 14 pages · 4 questions
What is in this paper (4 questions)
- Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsThe questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 2730DD 15 marks
- Q2 2.1 Refer to the orthophoto map. 20 marks
- Q3 Map and Photo Application and Interpretation3.1 Refer to block D4 on the topographic map. 25 marks
- Q4 Geographic Information Systems (Gis)4.1 Refer to FIGURE 4.1 below which shows parts of a GIS component system 15 marks
Instructions to candidates
- Write your NAME in the space provided on the cover page.
- Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
- You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographic map (2730DD VRYHEID) and a 1 : 10 000 orthophoto map (2730DD 2 VRYHEID EAST) of a part of the mapped area.
- You must hand in the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of this examination session.
- You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work. DO NOT detach this page from the question paper.
- Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be awarded for these.
- Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations. Ensure that units are maintained throughout ALL your calculations and final answer.
- You may use a non-programmable calculator.
- The area demarcated in BLACK on the topographic map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map.
- A glossary of some of the Eish and Afrikaans words and their ngl translations appears below. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Landing strip Vliegveld Furrow Voor Caravan Park Karavaanpark Canal Kanaal Sewerage works Rioolwerke Golf Course Gholfbaan Excavation Uitgrawing Natu
Geography Grade 10 Term 4 2018 question papers and memos
November 2018 Paper 1
225 marks · 3 hours · 12 pages · 4 questions
- Question Paper (English)
- Question Paper (English), version 2
- Question Paper (Afrikaans)
- Question Paper (Afrikaans), version 2
- Memo (English)
- Memo (Afrikaans)
What is in this paper (4 questions)
- Q1 1.1 Study the following weather station model of Butterworth FIGURE 1.1 and 75 marks
- Q2 2.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 75 marks
- Q3 3.1 Choose the correct word(s) between brackets to make the statements true. Write 75 marks
- Q4 4.1 Select the correct answer from the list provided below to match the 75 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of FOUR questions.
- Answer ANY THREE questions of 75 marks each.
- All diagrams are included in the ADDENDUM.
- Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Number the answers in the centre of the line.
- Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
- Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
- Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except where you have to state, name, identify or list.
- Write neatly and legibly.
November 2018 Paper 2
75 marks · 1 h 30 min · 13 pages · 4 questions
What is in this paper (4 questions)
- Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsThe questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map 3126DD 15 marks
- Q2 2.1 Draw a line scale for this word scale: 20 marks
- Q3 Map and Photo Application and Interpretation3.1 Provide TWO pieces of evidence from the map to prove that agriculture takes 24 marks
- Q4 Geographic Information Systems (Gis)4.1 Define the term geographic information systems. 16 marks
Instructions to candidates
- Write your NAME in the space provided on the cover page.
- Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
- You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographic map (3126 BB QUEENSTOWN) and an orthophoto map (3126 DD 13 QUEENSTOWN) of a part of the mapped area.
- You must hand in the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of this examination session.
- You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work. DO NOT detach this page from the question paper.
- Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be awarded for these.
- Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations. Ensure that units are maintained throughout ALL your calculations and final answer.
- You may use a non-programmable calculator.
- The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map.
- A glossary of some of the English and Afrikaans words and their translations appears below. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Landing strip Vliegveld Furrow Voor Caravan Park Karavaanpark Canal Kanaal Sewerage works Rioolwerke Golf Course Gholfbaan Excavation Uitgrawing Natur
Geography Grade 10 Term 4 2017 question papers and memos
November 2017 Paper 1
225 marks · 3 hours · 14 pages · 4 questions
- Question Paper (English)
- Question Paper (Afrikaans)
- Memo (English)
- Memo (Afrikaans)
- Addendum (English)
- Addendum (Afrikaans)
What is in this paper (4 questions)
- Q1 1.1 Refer to FIGURE 1.1 which shows the structure of the atmosphere and answer 75 marks
- Q2 2.1 Refer to FIGURE 2.1 showing different types of folding that can occur. 75 marks
- Q3 3.1 Match the population indicators in COLUMN B with the descriptions in COLUMN A. 75 marks
- Q4 4.1 Choose the correct word(s) between brackets to make the statement true. Write 75 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of FOUR questions.
- Answer any THREE questions of 75 marks each.
- All diagrams are included in the ANNEXURE.
- Number the questions correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
- Start EACH question on a NEW page.
- Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
- Illustrate your answers with labelled diagrams, where possible.
- Mark allocation is as follows: (2 x 1)(2) means that TWO facts are required for ONE mark each. (2 x 2)(4) means that TWO facts are required for TWO marks each.
- If words/action verbs like name, identify, provide, classify, are used in a question, ONE-WORD answers are acceptable. If words/action verbs like discuss, define, explain, comment, evaluate, justify, suggest and substantiate are used in a question, FULL senten
- Write neatly and legibly.
November 2017 Paper 2
75 marks · 1 h 30 min · 13 pages · 4 questions
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
What is in this paper (4 questions)
- Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsThe questions below are based on the 1:50 000 topographic map 3224 BA & BC 15 marks
- Q2 2.1 Interpret the map scale on the topographical map into a word scale. 20 marks
- Q3 Map and Photo Application and Interpretation3.1 What is the altitude of the following features? 25 marks
- Q4 4.1 Write GIS in full. 15 marks
Instructions to candidates
- Write your NAME in the space provided on the cover page.
- Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
- You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographic map (3224 BA and BC GRAAFF-REINET) and an orthophoto map (3224 BC 1 GRAAFF-REINET) of a part of the mapped area.
- You must hand in the topographic map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of this examination session.
- You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work. DO NOT detach this page from the question paper.
- Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be awarded for these.
- Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations. Ensure that units are maintained throughout ALL your calculations and final answer.
- You may use a non-programmable calculator.
- The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map.
- A glossary of some of the English and Afrikaans words and their translations appears below. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Landing strip Vliegveld Furrow Voor Caravan Park Karavaanpark Canal Kanaal Sewerage works Rioolwerke Golf Course Gholfbaan Excavation Uitgrawing Natur
Geography Grade 10 Term 4 2012 question papers and memos
Exemplar 2012 Paper 1
225 marks · 3 hours · 12 pages · 4 questions
- Question Paper (English)
- Question Paper (Afrikaans)
- Memo (English)
- Memo (Afrikaans)
- Addendum (English)
- Addendum (Afrikaans)
What is in this paper (4 questions)
- Q1 1.1 Study SOURCE 1.1 on the heang ofti the atmosphere anansd wer the 75 marks
- Q2 2.1 Give ONE word/term for each of tfolhloe w descriptions by choosing a 75 marks
- Q3 3.1 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions by choosing a 75 marks
- Q4 Study the two population pyram inids SOURCE 4.1. They represent two 75 marks
Instructions to candidates
- This question paper consists of FOUR questions.
- Answer ANY THREE questions of 75 marks each.
- ALL diagrams are included in the ANNEXURE.
- Leave a line between subsections of questions.
- Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
- Where possible, illustrate your answers with labelled diagrams.
- For the paragraph-style question you may refer to ONE idea which you must discuss in depth OR you may refer to different ideas which you mus tdiscuss in less depth.
- Write clearly and legibly. 3 Geography/P1 DBE/2012 NSC – Grade 10 Exemplar
Exemplar 2012 Paper 2
75 marks · 1 h 30 min · 9 pages · 4 questions
What is in this paper (4 questions)
- Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsThe questions below are based o 00n t0 the 1opographi:50cal map 15 marks
- Q2 Map Calculations2.1 Calculate the straight-line distance along the N2 between benchmark 20 9 20 marks
- Q3 Application and Interpretation3.1 You are a first-time hiker who is not very fit. You can choose to hike from 25 marks
- Q4 Geographic Information Sytems4.1 Write the acronym GIS in full. 15 marks
Instructions to candidates
- Write your name in the space provided on the cover page.
- Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
- You are supplied with a 1:50 000 topographical map 3424BB HUMANSDORP and an orthophoto map of a part of the mapped area.
- You must hand the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of this examination session.
- You must use the blank page at the back of this paper for all rough work and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
- Show ALL calculation sand the formulae where applicabl. Me arks will be allocated for this.
- You may use a non-programmable calculator.
- The following English terms or their Afrikaans translations are shown on the topographical map. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Diggings Uitgrawings Caravan Park Karavaanpark Sewage Works Rioolwerke River Mouth Riviermond Golf Course Gholfbaan Wetland Vlei Geography/P2 3 DB
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Which years of Geography Grade 10 Term 4 papers are on this page?
Papers from 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2012. The newest year is at the top.
How many marks is the Geography Grade 10 Term 4 paper 1?
Paper 1 is usually out of 225 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
How many marks is the Geography Grade 10 Term 4 paper 2?
Paper 2 is usually out of 75 marks and you get 1 h 30 min to write it.
Are the memos included?
Yes. 11 of the 13 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.
Which topics come up most in Paper 1?
Geomorphology, based on 2 papers on this page.

