Matric Geography 2

Question 1

What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas in search of better employment and services?

Accepted Answer

Rural-urban migration

Answer

Rural-urban migration describes the internal movement of people from the countryside to towns and cities, driven by economic and social pull factors.

Question 2

Which of the following is a PUSH factor that drives people to leave their home area?

Accepted Answer

Drought and crop failure

Answer

Push factors are negative conditions in a person's current location — such as drought, unemployment, or conflict — that force them to move away.

Question 3

South Africa's most populous metropolitan area, which forms the economic heartland of the country, is located in which province?

Accepted Answer

Gauteng

Answer

Gauteng, containing Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, is South Africa's most densely populated province and its economic centre.

Question 4

What is the term for the rapid, unplanned expansion of informal settlements on the outskirts of cities?

Accepted Answer

Urban sprawl

Answer

Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled spread of urban development, including informal settlements, beyond established city boundaries into surrounding areas.

Question 5

Which sector of the economy involves the extraction of raw natural resources such as mining, farming, and fishing?

Accepted Answer

Primary sector

Answer

The primary sector encompasses all activities that extract or harvest natural resources directly from the earth or sea.

Matric (NSC) Exam Practice Practice Test

Matric (NSC) Exam Practice Practice Test

Matric Geography 2