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This page has every Geography Grade 12 Term 3 paper we have, from 2019 to 2026: 19 question papers and 18 memos in 73 PDFs. The papers were set by Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape. 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. Below the papers there are 10 files of Term 3 study material.

Geography Grade 12 Term 3 papers by year

YearExamsPapersPDFs
2026September Trial615
2025September Trial59
2023September Trial28
2022September Trial214
2021September Trial13
2020September Trial212
2019September Trial12

Topics that come up most in Geography Grade 12 Term 3

Counted from the questions in the papers on this page: how many papers each topic appears in, and its average marks.

Paper 2 (3 papers)

TopicPapersAverage marks
Geographical Skills and Techniques330
Rural and Urban Settlements260
Economic Geography of South Africa260
Application and Interpretation125
Mapwork Calculations and Techniques120
Multiple-Choice Questions115
Geographical Information Systems (Gis)115

Paper 1 (2 papers)

TopicPapersAverage marks
Geomorphology260
Geographical Skills and Techniques230
Climate and Weather160
Climate And Weather160
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Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2026 question papers and memos

September Trial 2026 Paper 1 (Eastern Cape)

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 1 (Eastern Cape) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 1 (Eastern Cape) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 16 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Climate and Weather
  2. Q2 Geomorphology
  3. Q3 Geographical Skills and Techniques2. Answer all THREE questions. 60 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS:

September Trial 2026 Paper 1 (Gauteng)

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 1 (Gauteng) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 1 (Gauteng) question paper

September Trial 2026 Paper 1 (KwaZulu-Natal)

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 1 (KwaZulu-Natal) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 1 (KwaZulu-Natal) question paper

September Trial 2026 Paper 2 (Eastern Cape)

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 2 (Eastern Cape) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 2 (Eastern Cape) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 19 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Rural and Urban Settlements 60 marks
  2. Q2 Question 2 60 marks
  3. Q3 Geographical Skills and Techniques 30 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS.

September Trial 2026 Paper 2 (Gauteng)

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 2 (Gauteng) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 2 (Gauteng) question paper

September Trial 2026 Paper 2 (KwaZulu-Natal)

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 2 (KwaZulu-Natal) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2026 Paper 2 (KwaZulu-Natal) question paper
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Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2025 question papers and memos

September Trial 2025 Paper 1

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 1 question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 17 pages · 3 questions

The memo for this paper is not available yet.

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Klimaat en Weer
  2. Q2 Geomorfologie
  3. Q3 Geografiese Vaardighede en Tegnieke2. Beantwoord al DRIE vrae. 30 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS:

September Trial 2025 Paper 1 (KwaZulu-Natal)

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 1 (KwaZulu-Natal) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 1 (KwaZulu-Natal) question paper

September Trial 2025 Paper 1 (Western Cape)

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 1 (Western Cape) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 1 (Western Cape) question paper

September Trial 2025 Paper 2

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 2 question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 19 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Question 1 60 marks
  2. Q2 Question 2 60 marks
  3. Q3 Question 3 30 marks

September Trial 2025 Paper 2 (KwaZulu-Natal)

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 2 (KwaZulu-Natal) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2025 Paper 2 (KwaZulu-Natal) question paper

Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2023 question papers and memos

September Trial 2023 Paper 1

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2023 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2023 Paper 1 question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 19 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Climate and Weather 60 marks
  2. Q2 Geomorphology 60 marks
  3. Q3 Geographical Skills and Techniques 30 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS.

September Trial 2023 Paper 2

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2023 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2023 Paper 2 question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 29 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Question 1 60 marks
  2. Q2 Economic Geography of South Africa 60 marks
  3. Q3 Geographical Skills and Techniques 30 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. The question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS.
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Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2022 question papers and memos

September Trial 2022 Paper 1

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2022 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2022 Paper 1 question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 17 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Climate And Weather 60 marks
  2. Q2 Geomorphology 60 marks
  3. Q3 Geographical Skills and Techniques 30 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS:

September Trial 2022 Paper 2

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2022 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2022 Paper 2 question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 16 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Rural and Urban Settlements 60 marks
  2. Q2 Economic Geography of South Africa 60 marks
  3. Q3 Geographical Skills and Techniques 30 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. The question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS.

Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2021 question papers and memos

September Trial 2021 Paper 1

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2021 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2021 Paper 1 question paper

150 marks · 2 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Question 1 60 marks
  2. Q2 Question 2 60 marks
  3. Q3 Question 3 30 marks

Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2020 question papers and memos

September Trial 2020 Paper 1

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2020 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2020 Paper 1 question paper

225 marks · 3 hours · 11 pages · 4 questions

What is in this paper (4 questions)
  1. Q1 1.1 Refer to FIGURE 1.1 showing winds associated with valley climates. Match the 75 marks
  2. Q2 2.1 Choose a term in COLUMN B that matches the climatological description in 75 marks
  3. Q3 3.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) 75 marks
  4. Q4 4.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 75 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of four questions.
  2. Answer any THREE questions of 75 marks each.
  3. All diagrams are included in the ANNEXURE.
  4. Number the questions correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  5. Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
  6. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
  7. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
  8. Illustrate your answers with labelled diagrams, where possible.
  9. The 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.
  10. 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
  11. Write neatly and legibly.

September Trial 2020 Paper 2

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2020 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2020 Paper 2 question paper

75 marks · 1 h 30 min · 15 pages · 4 questions

What is in this paper (4 questions)
  1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsThe questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographical map (3319 CB 15 marks
  2. Q2 Mapwork Calculations and Techniques2.1 The magnetic declination in 2020 for the topographical map is 23°58' W of TN. 20 marks
  3. Q3 Application and Interpretation3.1 Refer to the area in blocks A6 to B8 on the topographical map. 25 marks
  4. Q4 Geographical Information Systems (Gis)4.1 During a major flooding disaster, accessibility to the Brandvlei Dam in blocks 15 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Write your NAME in the space provided on the cover page.
  2. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
  3. You are provided with a 1 : 50 000 topographical map (3319CB WORCESTER) and an orthophoto map (3319 CB 15 WORCESTER) of a part of the mapped area.
  4. You must hand the topographical map and the orthophoto map to the invigilator at the end of this examination session.
  5. You may use the blank page at the end of this question paper for all rough work and calculations. Do NOT detach this page from the question paper.
  6. Show ALL calculations and formulae, where applicable. Marks will be allocated for these.
  7. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calculations, e.g. 10 km; 2,1 cm.
  8. You may use a non-programmable calculator and a magnifying glass.
  9. The area demarcated in BLACK AND RED on the topographical map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map.
  10. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the topographical map: ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Aerodrome Vliegveld Golf course Gholfbaan Model aircraft club Modelvlietuigklub Hospital Hospitaal Sewerage works Rioolwerke Race track Renbaan C

Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2019 question papers and memos

September Trial 2019 Paper 1

Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2019 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 September Trial 2019 Paper 1 question paper

225 marks · 15 pages · 4 questions

What is in this paper (4 questions)
  1. Q1 Question 1 75 marks
  2. Q2 Question 2 75 marks
  3. Q3 Question 3 75 marks
  4. Q4 Question 4 75 marks

Geography Grade 12 Term 3 study material

10 files for Term 3: question paper and memo.

Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2025

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Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2024

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Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2023

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Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2021

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Geography Grade 12 Term 3 2019

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Other Geography Grade 12 Term 3 files

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More Geography Grade 12 papers

All Geography Grade 12 past papers and memos

Questions about these papers

Which years of Geography Grade 12 Term 3 papers are on this page?

Papers from 2026, 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019. The newest year is at the top.

How many marks is the Geography Grade 12 Term 3 paper 1?

Paper 1 is usually out of 150 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.

How many marks is the Geography Grade 12 Term 3 paper 2?

Paper 2 is usually out of 150 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.

Are the memos included?

Yes. 18 of the 19 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.

Is there Geography Grade 12 Term 3 study material on this page?

Yes. 10 files for Term 3: question paper and memo.

Which topics come up most in Paper 2?

Geographical skills and techniques, rural and urban settlements and economic geography of south africa, based on 3 papers on this page.

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