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This page has every Geography Grade 12 Term 4 paper we have, from 2018 to 2025: 18 question papers and 17 memos in 69 PDFs. The papers were set by the national DBE. 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 12 Term 4 papers by year

YearExamsPapersPDFs
2025November28
2024November416
2023November28
2022November28
2021November27
2020November29
2019November23
2018November210

Topics that come up most in Geography Grade 12 Term 4

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

TopicPapersAverage marks
Economic Geography of South Africa360
Geographical Skills and Techniques330
Application and Interpretation325
Map Calculations and Techniques320
Multiple-Choice Questions315
Geographical Information Systems (Gis)315
Rural and Urban Settlements160
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Geography Grade 12 Term 4 2025 question papers and memos

November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 18 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.

November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 20 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Rural and Urban Settlements
  2. Q2 Economic Geography of South Africa
  3. Q3 Geographical Skills and Techniques2. Answer ALL THREE questions. 60 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections.
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Geography Grade 12 Term 4 2024 question papers and memos

November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 17 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.

November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 17 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.

November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 18 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. This question paper consists of TWO sections.

November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 18 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. This question paper consists of TWO sections.

Geography Grade 12 Term 4 2023 question papers and memos

November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 19 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.

November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 18 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Rural and Urban Settlements
  2. Q2 Economic Geography of South Africa
  3. Q3 Geographical Skills and Techniques2. Answer ALL THREE questions. 60 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections.
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Geography Grade 12 Term 4 2022 question papers and memos

November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 20 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.

November 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 19 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Rural and Urban Settlements
  2. Q2 Economic Geography of South Africa
  3. Q3 Geographical Skills and Techniques2. Answer ALL THREE questions. 60 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections.

Geography Grade 12 Term 4 2021 question papers and memos

November 2021 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 1 (National DBE) 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:

November 2021 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 18 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. This question paper consists of TWO SECTIONS:

Geography Grade 12 Term 4 2020 question papers and memos

November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

225 marks · 3 hours · 15 pages · 4 questions

What is in this paper (4 questions)
  1. Q1 1.1 Refer to FIGURE 1.1 showing air movement associated with valley climates. 75 marks
  2. Q2 2.1 Refer to FIGURE 2.1 showing a high pressure and low pressure cell in the 75 marks
  3. Q3 3.1 Refer to FIGURE 3.1 showing models of urban structure. Choose the correct 75 marks
  4. Q4 4.1 Refer to FIGURE 4.1 showing rural settlement patterns and shapes. Choose 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. Leave a line between the subsections of questions answered.
  5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
  6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  7. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
  8. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
  9. Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except when you have to state, name, identify or list.
  10. Indicate the unit of measurement or compass direction when quoting figures or values in your answer, e.g. 45 m, 1 020 hPa, 14 °C and north (N).
  11. Use full sentences when answering paragraph-type questions.
  12. Write neatly and legibly. Geography/P1 3

November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

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

What is in this paper (4 questions)
  1. Q1 Multiple-Choice Questions 15 marks
  2. Q2 Map Calculations and Techniques 20 marks
  3. Q3 Application and Interpretation 25 marks
  4. Q4 Geographical Information Systems (Gis) 15 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Skryf jou EKSAMENNOMMER en SENTRUMNOMMER in die ruimtes op die voorblad.
  2. Beantwoord ALLE vrae in die ruimtes wat in hierdie vraestel voorsien is.
  3. Jy word van 'n 1 : 50 000 topografiese kaart 2527CA RUSTENBURG (WEST) en 'n ortofotokaart 2527 CA 15 TLHABANE van 'n gedeelte van die gekarteerde gebied voorsien.
  4. Jy moet die topografiese kaart en die ortofotokaart aan die einde van hierdie eksamensessie by die toesighouer inlewer.
  5. Jy mag die oop bladsy aan die einde van hierdie vraestel vir alle rofwerk en berekeninge gebruik. MOENIE hierdie bladsy van die vraestel losmaak NIE.
  6. Toon ALLE berekeninge en formules, waar van toepassing. Punte sal hiervoor toegeken word.
  7. Dui die maateenheid en kompasrigting in die finale antwoord van berekeninge aan, bv. 10 km; 2,1 cm; wes van ware noord.
  8. Jy mag 'n nieprogrammeerbare sakrekenaar gebruik.
  9. Jy mag 'n vergrootglas gebruik.
  10. Die gebied wat met ROOI/SWART op die topografiese kaart afgebaken is, stel die gebied voor wat deur die ortofotokaart gedek word.
  11. Die volgende Afrikaanse begrippe en hulle Engelse vertalings word op die topografiese kaart getoon. ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Diggings Uitgrawings River Rivier Cemetery Begraafplaas Protected Natural Environment Beskermde Natuurlike Omgewing Technical College Tegniese

Geography Grade 12 Term 4 2019 question papers and memos

November 2019 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2019 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2019 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

225 marks · 3 hours · 16 pages · 4 questions

What is in this paper (4 questions)
  1. Q1 1.1 Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions by choosing a term from 75 marks
  2. Q2 2.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions 75 marks
  3. Q3 3.1 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A. 75 marks
  4. Q4 4.1 Refer to FIGURE 4.1 showing rural and urban settlements. Match the 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. Leave a line between the subsections of questions answered.
  5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
  6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  7. Number the answers in the centre of the line.
  8. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
  9. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
  10. Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except when you have to state, name, identify or list.
  11. Write neatly and legibly. Geography/P1 3

November 2019 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2019 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2019 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

75 marks · 1 h 30 min · 14 pages · 4 questions

The memo for this paper is not available yet.

What is in this paper (4 questions)
  1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsThe questions below are based on the 1 : 50 000 topographic map (2731BC 15 marks
  2. Q2 Map Calculations and Techniques2.1 Refer to the orthophoto map. 20 marks
  3. Q3 Application and Interpretation3.1 Refer to the Phongola River on the topographic map. 25 marks
  4. Q4 Geographical Information Systems (Gis)4.1 Refer to the topographic map. 15 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Write your EXAMINATION NUMBER and CENTRE NUMBER in the spaces 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 topographic map (2731BC PONGOLA) and an orthophoto map (2731 BC 13 PONGOLA) of a part of the mapped area.
  4. You must hand the topographic 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.
  9. You may use a magnifying glass.
  10. The area demarcated in BLACK AND RED on the topographic map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map.
  11. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the topographic map: ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Aerodrome Vliegveld Diggings Uitgrawings Canal Kanaal Golf Course Gholfbaan Hospital Hospitaal River Rivier Sewerage Works Rioolwerke Sugar Mill Su

Geography Grade 12 Term 4 2018 question papers and memos

November 2018 Paper 1 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

225 marks · 3 hours · 13 pages · 4 questions

What is in this paper (4 questions)
  1. Q1 1.1 Refer to FIGURE 1.1 which shows anticyclones over South Africa. Choose the 75 marks
  2. Q2 2.1 Study FIGURE 2.1, a cross-sectional view of a tropical cyclone. 75 marks
  3. Q3 3.1 Choose ONE word/term from the list below that matches a description of 75 marks
  4. Q4 4.1 Refer to FIGURE 4.1on different street patterns. Match the descriptions below 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. Leave a line between subsections of questions answered.
  5. Start EACH question at the top of a NEW page.
  6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  7. Number the answers in the centre of the line.
  8. Do NOT write in the margins of the ANSWER BOOK.
  9. Draw fully labelled diagrams when instructed to do so.
  10. Answer in FULL SENTENCES, except where you have to state, name, identify or list.
  11. Units of measurement MUST be indicated in your final ans w ers, e.g. 1 020 hPa, 14 °C or 45 m.
  12. Write neatly and legibly. Geography/P1 3

November 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE)

Geography Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
Geography Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

75 marks · 1 h 30 min · 14 pages · 4 questions

What is in this paper (4 questions)
  1. Q1 Multiple-Choice QuestionsThe questions below are based on t: 50he 0 100 t opographic map (2930CB 15 marks
  2. Q2 Map Calculations and Techniques2.1 A tourist visiting Town Hill in Pietermaritzburg reqsuiperescif ic information 20 marks
  3. Q3 Application and Interpretation3.1 The bottom of the valley at area M on the topographic map experiences frost in 25 marks
  4. Q4 Geographical Information Systems (Gis)4.1 Refer to block D8 on the topographic map. 15 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Write your EXAMINATION NUMBER and CENTRE NUMBER in the spaces 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 topographic map (2930CB PIETERMARITZBURG) and an orthophoto map (2930 CB PI8 ETERMARITZ- BURG) of a part of the mapped area.
  4. You must hand the topographic 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 use the formulae provided, where applicable. Marks will be allocated for these.
  7. Indicate the unit of measurement in the final answer of calc, ulate.gions. 10 km; 2,1 cm.
  8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
  9. You may use a magnifying glass.
  10. The area demarcated in RED on the topographic map represents the area covered by the orthophoto map.
  11. The following English terms and their Afrikaans translations are shown on the topographic map: ENGLISH AFRIKAANS Aerodrome Vliegveld Diggings Uitgrawings Canal Kanaal Firebreak Brandgordel Golf Course Gholfbaan Hiking Trail Staproete Hospital Hospitaal River R

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Which years of Geography Grade 12 Term 4 papers are on this page?

Papers from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. The newest year is at the top.

How many marks is the Geography Grade 12 Term 4 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 4 paper 2?

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

Are the memos included?

Yes. 17 of the 18 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.

Which topics come up most in Paper 2?

Economic geography of south africa, geographical skills and techniques and application and interpretation, based on 3 papers on this page.

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