Grade 7 Geography tests and exam questions
Grade 7 Geography exam practice tests
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Map skills, interpretation and resources
Paper 1 · 3 topicsPopulation, settlements and sustainability
Paper 2 · 3 topicsMixed test
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About Grade 7 Geography
In the Senior Phase map work becomes interpretation rather than plain reading. A child must give coordinates on the graticule, use a scale such as 1 : 50 000 to calculate real distance, and read from contour lines whether a slope is steep or gentle.
The second half is about people. Population density, migration and urbanisation explain why Gauteng is the smallest province with the most people, and why informal settlements appear when a city grows faster than its services.
It all runs into sustainability: the same resources that create work and income — mining, agriculture, water — are the resources that can run out or be damaged.
Frequently asked questions
How do you read contour lines?
Each line joins points of the same height. Lines close together mean the height changes quickly over a short distance — a steep slope. Far apart means gentle or flat ground.
In which order are coordinates written?
Latitude always first, then longitude. Cape Town is roughly 33°S 18°E. Swapping the order puts the place somewhere else entirely on the globe.
Which map shows the most detail?
The one with the smallest second number. 1 : 10 000 shows far more detail than 1 : 250 000, but covers a much smaller area.
Are these the same questions as in our PDF papers?
No. These are separate, original questions covering the same CAPS content.