Economic Geography, Agriculture

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The difference in value between the visible imports and export.

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Goods and services that are sold to foreign countries.



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Occurs when the value of exports is greater than the

value of imports.

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The money paid to South-Africa by other countries in

exchange for goods and services.(Money earner by SA)

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Goods and services that are bought from foreign countries.

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It is a surface mining technique that extracts minerals from an exposed pit in the ground.

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A worker who does basic routine tasks.

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A worker who has a specific set of skills or specialised knowledge.

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Accessing of underground minerals through a vertical opening.

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Name the province that contributes the most to South Africa's GDP.

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Name the province that contributes the least to South Africa's GDP.

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Take the physical size of each province into consideration and explain how it is possible for GDP to contribute so much more to SA's economy.

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Categorize the Economic activities in the image.

1: Primary Activities, highlight in GREEN.

2: Secondary Activities, highlight in BLUE.

3: Tertiary/Quaternary Activities, highlight inRED.

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Calculate the % contribution of each economic sector to the 2020 GDP.

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Secondary=

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Describe the general correlation between GDP and Unemployment based on the graph.

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ACTIVITY 5.1 STRUCTURE OF THE ECONOMY

5.1. Read the statements below and match each statement with the relevant

economic sector (primary, secondary or tertiary).



5.1.1 Mining is an example of this economic sector. ​

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5.1.2 This sector is concerned with the provision of services.​

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5.1.3 The extraction of raw materials from the Earth's surface.​

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5.1.4 Concerned with the processing of raw materials.​

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5.1.5 The provision of electricity is an example of this sector.​

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How much of South Africa's Land is Arable (suitable for farming)?

• 75.6%

• 50.5%

• 13.5%

• 5%

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Briefly describe the distribution of beef production in South Africa

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Hypothesize any ONE reason that could account for the distribution of beef production in South Africa.

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According to the chart, total beef exports have ______ over time.

• decreased

• increased liniarly

• remained constant

• increased exponentially

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Describe which aspect of beef exports saw the biggest change over time.

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Briefly describe the distribution of sugar-cane production in South Africa

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Hypothesize any ONE reason that could account for the distribution of sugar-cane production in South Africa.

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1. Which province is NOT a major sugarcane producing area in South Africa?

• A. KwaZulu-Natal

• B. Western Cape

• C. Mpumalanga

• D. Eastern Cape

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2. Which climatic factor MOST favours sugar-cane production along South Africa’s eastern coast?

• A. High winter rainfall

• B. Low annual temperatures

• C. Lack of frost and high summer rainfall
  

• D. Frequent hailstorms

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3. What type of climate is ideal for sugar-cane farming in South Africa?

• A. Desert climate

• B. Continental climate

• C. Tropical to subtropical climate

• D. Tundra climate

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4. How does the weak value of the rand benefit sugar-cane producers in South Africa?

• A. It increases labour costs

• B. It makes local sugarcane uncompetitive

• C. It increases profits from exports

• D. It decreases the price of machinery

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5. Which of the following is a human factor that favours sugar-cane production?

• A. Lack of water supply

• B. Presence of severe frost

• C. High altitude

• D. Availability of cheap labour

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6. A major physical factor that favours sugar-cane production is:

• A. High labour costs

• B. Fertile soil

• C. Poor replanting rates

• D. Low levels of education

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7. What is a key challenge facing small-scale sugar-cane farmers?

• A. Excessive access to capital

• B. High levels of mechanisation

• C. Poor crop husbandry due to low education

• D. Low rainfall

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8. One major economic hindrance to sugar-cane farming is:

• A. High sugar prices on the international market

• B. Decrease in minimum wage

• C. Rising costs of fertilizers and chemicals

• D. Excessive capital injections from banks

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9. The adjustment of the minimum wage affects sugar-cane farming by:

• A. Encouraging more farmers to invest

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  B. Making sugar more affordable
  

• C. Forcing some farmers to exit the industry

• D. Lowering production costs

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10. Sugarcane is harvested:

• A. Only manually

• A. Only manually

• C. Using both manual and mechanical methods

• D. By wind and animal power

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11. What is the main environmental concern linked to sugar mills?

• A. Desertification

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  B. Deforestation
  

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  C. Air, water and solid waste pollution

• D. Overfishing

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12. The South African sugar industry contributes significantly to:

• A. Urban unemployment

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  B. Soil erosion
  

• C. Rural employment and the economy

• D. Mining exports

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13. What percentage of sugarcane is exported from South Africa?

• A. 25%

• B. 50%

• C. 40%
  

• D. 10%

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14. How does quoting the sugar-cane price in US dollars benefit producers?

• A. Decreases profitability

• B. Makes local sugar more expensive

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  C. Increases profitability when the rand is weak

• D. Reduces export opportunities

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15. Which of the following is NOT a factor that hinders sugar-cane production in South Africa?

• A. Extreme climate events

• B. Fertile soils

• C. Lack of loans

• D. Increasing input costs

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Briefly describe the distribution of maize production in South Africa.

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1. Which climatic condition MOST favours maize production in South Africa?

• A. Extremely high temperatures

• B. Moderate temperatures throughout the year
  

• C. Frequent frost in winter

• D. Dry and windy summers

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2. What is the impact of the warm Mozambique current on maize production?

• A. Causes soil salinisation

• B. Brings cold air masses inland

• C. Prevents frost and increases rainfall

• D. Increases locust infestations

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3. Which geographic region is known for having flat land that supports maize farming?

• A. The Drakensberg

• A. The Drakensberg

• C. The Maize Triangle

• D. The Kalahari Desert

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4. What is a significant human factor that supports maize production in South Africa?

• A. Low demand for maize products

• B. Availability of advanced technology and research

• C. Shortage of skilled workers

• D. Presence of steep slopes

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5. Which of the following is a major physical factor that hinders maize farming?

• A. Low rainfall in most parts of the country

• B. Lack of export markets

• C. Expensive labour

• D. Flat land in the Maize Triangle

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6. Why do some South African maize farmers struggle to compete with imported maize?

• A. Imported maize is of lower quality

• B. Imported maize is subsidised in other countries

• C. Imported maize is banned in South Africa

• D. Imported maize grows faster

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6. Why do some South African maize farmers struggle to compete with imported maize?

• A. Imported maize is of lower quality

• B. Imported maize is subsidised in other countries

• C. Imported maize is banned in South Africa

• D. Imported maize grows faster

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7. A common biological threat to maize production is:

• A. Earthquakes

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  B. Tsunamis
  

• C. Army worms and locusts

• D. Acid rain

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8. Which of the following does NOT favour maize farming in South Africa?

• A. High technology in agriculture

• B. High annual rainfall in the east

• C. Steep slopes causing soil erosion

• D. Moderate climate conditions

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9. Why is maize important to rural communities?

• A. It provides seasonal job opportunities

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  B. It increases urban migration

• C. It reduces their access to employment

• D. It replaces traditional crops

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10. Which industry benefits indirectly from maize farming?

• A. Steel industry

• B. Tourism industry

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  C. Gold mining

• D. Fuel and irrigation equipment industry

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11. What makes maize a vital crop in South Africa’s food system?

• A. It is used only for animal feed

• B. It is the least consumed grain

• C. It is a staple food for many people

• D. It can only grow in desert regions

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12. Which statement best explains how maize farming helps South Africa’s economy?

• A. It discourages technological development

• B. It limits rural employment

• C. It earns foreign exchange through exports

• D. It reduces access to modern farming inputs

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13. A major infrastructural support to maize farming is:

• A. Illegal water tapping

• B. Large numbers of cattle

• C. Storage dams built on permanent rivers

• D. Tourist resorts in farming areas

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14. How does soil erosion negatively affect maize farming?

• A. It leads to infertile soils

• B. It creates better drainage

• C. It reduces the number of pests

• D. It increases seed germination

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15. Which of the following is a value-added use of maize in South Africa?

• A. Shoe manufacturing

• B. Road construction

• C. Instant coffee and beer production

• D. Vehicle assembly