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Tourist Destinations N5 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE TOURIST DESTINATIONS N5 (22030115) 21 November 2019 (X-Paper) 09:00–12:00 OPEN-BOOK EXAMINATION Candidates may take student portfolios containing notes, maps, brochures, guides, case studies, assignments and tests, and textbooks, GSA magazine, pocket calculator and an atlas into the examination venue. Candidates are entitled to 15 minutes reading time. This question paper consists of 17 pages and two addenda of 6 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over (22030115) -2- DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL CERTIFICATE TOURIST DESTINATIONS N5 TIME: 3 HOURS MARKS: 200 NOTE: If you answer more than the required number of questions, only the required number of questions will be marked. Clearly cross out ALL work you do NOT want to be marked. INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. SECTION A is COMPULSORY. 2. Answer any FOUR questions from SECTION B. 3. Read ALL the questions carefully. 4. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 5. Start each question on a NEW page. 6. Write each question number in CAPITAL LETTERS at the top of each page. 7. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over (22030115) -3- SECTION A (COMPULSORY) QUESTION 1 1.1 AFRICAN SECTION Identify in which country the following national parks or game reserves are. Choose FIVE countries from the given list and match FOUR national parks/game reserves (from the given list) with those chosen countries. Write the country's name, then the FOUR matching national parks/game reserves. For example: 1.1.10 SOUTH AFRICA: Golden Gate Highlands National Park; Kruger National Park; Pilanesberg National Park; Bontebok National Park Choose FIVE COUNTRIES: 1.1.1 Namibia 1.1.2 Botswana 1.1.3 Zimbabwe 1.1.4 Kenya 1.1.5 Tanzania 1.1.6 Uganda 1.1.7 Malawi Match FOUR national parks/game reserves: Ai-Ais and Fish River Lake Nakuru Ngorongoro Canyon Lengwe Nxai Amboseli Liwonde Queen Elizabeth Bwindi Makgadikgadi Ruwenzori Central Kalahari Masai Mara Serengeti Etosha Park Matusadona Tarangire Gonarezhou Mgahinga Tsavo Gorongoza Moremi Victoria Falls Kasungu Morromeu Vwasa Kaudom Namib Naukluft Zambezi Lake Manyara (5 × 4) (20) Copyright reserved Please turn over (22030115) -4- 1.2 INDIAN OCEAN ISLAND SECTION: MAURITIUS; SEYCHELLES; COMOROS; MADAGASCAR; MALDIVES; REUNION Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only 'True' or 'False' next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.10) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.2.1 The most spoken language on the island of Comoros is Shimasiwa. 1.2.2 Zebu is a type of bird found on Madagascar. 1.2.3 Lhaviani Atoll is part of Maldives. 1.2.4 A gite is a type of accommodation on Maldives. 1.2.5 It will take 1 hour to travel by road from Port Louis to Curepipe. 1.2.6 Comoros provide 80% of the world's ylang-ylang. 1.2.7 Pamplemousses Gardens in Mauritius is famous for the giant water lilies. 1.2.8 A shopping item in Mauritius is zafimaniny. 1.2.9 The time zone of Comoros and Madagascar are UT+3. 1.2.10 Seychelles is the archipelago closest to South Africa. 1.2.11 Maldivian Rufiyaa is the currency of Maldives. 1.2.12 The full name of the international airport on Reunion is Roland Garros International. 1.2.13 The island of Rodriques is part of Reunion. 1.2.14 Montagne d'Ambre is a national park in Mauritius. 1.2.15 Esmeralda is a tortoise found on Desroches Island, Seychelles. 1.2.16 The currency of Reunion is Reunion Rupees. 1.2.17 Mohéli is part of Comoros geographically, but politically it is part of France. 1.2.18 The Malagasy name of the Ile Ste Marie is Nosy Be. 1.2.19 The capital city on the island of Mayotte is Mamoudzou. 1.2.20 Morné Seychellois is the highest point in Seychelles. (20 × 1) (20) [40] TOTAL SECTION A: 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over (22030115) -5- SECTION B Answer any FOUR of the five questions in this section. QUESTION 2 AFRICAN SECTION 2.1 Answer the following question on the physical geographical features of the countries of the syllabus: Namibia; Botswana; Zimbabwe; Mozambique; Malawi; Zambia; Uganda; Tanzania; Uganda; Morocco. Your own map might be useful, as well as your own prescribed resources. 2.1.1 List TWO countries bordering Lake Tanganyika. (2) 2.1.2 List TWO countries bordering Lake Malawi. (2) 2.1.3 List THREE countries (South Africa excluded) through which the Limpopo River flows. (3) 2.1.4 In which TWO countries will you find the Kalahari Desert (South Africa excluded)? (2) 2.1.5 The Nyika Plateau features in TWO countries. Name them both. (2) 2.1.6 List FIVE of the countries mentioned above, where the Zambezi river can be seen. (5) 2.1.7 List the ONE African country mentioned in the list above that has a sea, as well as an ocean, as a border. (1) 2.1.8 The Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park borders South Africa and which TWO other countries? (2) 2.1.9 Name ONE country from the list above that is crossed by the equator. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over (22030115) -6- INDIAN OCEAN ISLAND SECTION: MALDIVES 2.2 Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a term in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–W) next to the question number (2.2.1–2.2.20) in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B 2.2.1 Currency A Constance Moofushi 2.2.2 Local language B 20 minutes 2.2.3 Neighbouring country C South Kaafu D March 2.2.4 A hotel on the South Ari Atoll E Nakatschfushi 2.2.5 The Sultan's park F Rufiyaa 2.2.6 The travel time by boat from the airport to Malé G Dhoni 2.2.7 National Day celebrations H Friday Mosque 2.2.8 Embudu Village I fish J Ramadan 2.2.9 Time zone K alcoholic drink 2.2.10 Hulhule International Airport L Dhivehi 2.2.11 A local boat powered by diesel engines M MLE 2.2.12 Hukuru Mosque N bird 2.2.13 The largest lagoon (Kaafu) O UT+5 P India 2.2.14 A Muslim festival Q The Islamic Centre 2.2.15 The hottest month R a park in Malé with 2.2.16 The Maldive Lady ponds, water lilies and trees 2.2.17 A shining golden dome, Malé S atoll 2.2.18 The Banana Reef T 50 minutes 2.2.19 A ring-shaped coral reef enclosing a lagoon U North Malé atoll V Kenya 2.2.20 A fairy tern W April (20) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over (22030115) -7- QUESTION 3 AFRICAN SECTION In order to answer this section, you need to choose ONE of the following countries. TANZANIA or ZAMBIA or MOROCCO. Answer only the questions about the country that you have chosen. Keep to the numbering system given. 3.1 TANZANIA Refer to ADDENDUM A, as well as your own references, in order to answer the following questions on Tanzania: 3.1.1 Near which mountain is the growing city Arusha? (1) 3.1.2 In which national park will the visitors see tree-climbing lions? (1) 3.1.3 Briefly explain how the Great Rift Valley was formed. (2) 3.1.4 On Day 3 of this itinerary, the tour will travel by road via Olduvai Gorge to the Serengeti. Why would Olduvai Gorge be included in this itinerary? (2) 3.1.5 Briefly explain what The Great Migration entails. (4) 3.1.6 Is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area a cultural or natural or mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site? (2) 3.1.7 Briefly describe what a trip to the Ngorongoro Crater would entail. (2) 3.1.8 Name TWO spices that are grown on Zanzibar. (2) 3.1.9 Why would the tour choose to stay on the east coast of Zanzibar and not the west coast? (1) 3.1.10 What is the capital of Zanzibar? (1) 3.1.11 What kind of architecture is still visible in the Old Stone Town of Zanzibar? (1) 3.1.12 How long will it take to travel by speedboat from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam? (1) OR Copyright reserved Please turn over (22030115) -8- 3.2 ZAMBIA 3.2.1 The lake where houseboat holidays are popular. (1) 3.2.2 The national park on the southern edge on the Kafue Flats. (1) 3.2.3 TWO rivers that have their origins in Zambia. (2) 3.2.4 The railway museum can be seen here. (1) 3.2.5 The tourist capital of Zambia. (1) 3.2.6 The national park that is divided by the Kafue River. (1) 3.2.7 The national park situated 100 km downstream from Victoria Waterfall. (1) 3.2.8 The national park known for its blossoming trees and exotic flowers. (1) 3.2.9 The national park located on the southwestern edge of Lake Bangweulu. (1) 3.2.10 The national park that borders on the beautiful Luangwa River. (1) 3.2.11 The national park that borders on Lake Tanganyika. (1) 3.2.12 Name the attraction that is devoted to the preservation of the indigenous arts and crafts. (1) 3.2.13 Name the destination where the attraction mentioned in QUESTION 3.2.12 is found. (1) 3.2.14 The main attraction in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
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