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Grade 5 Geography Term 2 Test + Memo

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About this resource

Help your Grade 5 learner prepare for Term 2 Geography with this comprehensive ATP-aligned 30-mark practice test, complete with a full memorandum. The test has a duration of 1 hour.

The test covers:

  • Map Skills & Direction – 10 marks: using eight compass directions to determine the position of countries in Africa, as well as identifying islands, seas, rivers and height above sea level using detailed maps.
  • South African Rivers & Physical Geography – 10 marks: the Gariep-Orange River, river sources, river length, tributaries and oceans, as well as understanding how South Africa’s landscape and rainfall influence the direction and characteristics of rivers.
  • Landforms & Geographical Terms: understanding and matching important concepts including valleys, the Lowveld, gorges, springs and waterfalls with their correct definitions.
  • Mountains & Place Names – 5 marks: using photographs of Table Mountain and the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg mountain range to explore how these famous South African landmarks received their names, as well as locating Table Mountain by province and city.
  • Coastal Landforms – 5 marks: understanding the difference between capes and bays, including their shape, location and how different types of rock influence coastal erosion.

ATP aligned | Total: 30 marks | Duration: 1 hour | Full memorandum included | PDF format.

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