Here are the answers to the questions on the worksheet pages.
1.1. What does the term "trade" mean?
It is the exchange of goods and services.
1.2. Are the goods indicated in red exports or imports for South Africa?
Exports.
*(Reasoning: The red arrows point away from the map of South Africa, meaning these items are leaving the country to be sold elsewhere.)*
1.3. Name the product marked "A".
Tourism.
*(Reasoning: In the diagram, "A" is a service being exported alongside physical goods like Gold and Iron. Tourism is a major South African export.)*
1.4. Name the product marked "B".
Medicine.
*(Reasoning: "B" is shown as an import (blue arrow pointing in) alongside Factory Machinery and Electrical Goods. Medicine fits this category of manufactured goods brought into the country.)*
1.5. Where can people trade?
In markets, shops, on the internet and on the street.
1.6. What do we exchange for goods these days when we trade?
We exchange money for goods and services.
1.7. Who does South Africa trade with the most?
South Africa trades most with China.
1.8. What does the term "Valuta" mean?
The value of one currency with respect to its exchange rate with another.
1.9. What is South Africa's most important import product?
Petroleum.
2. Match column A with column B:
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1 matches E: Exchange $\rightarrow$ The amount of money something is worth. *(Note: In this specific curriculum context, 'Exchange' is often linked to monetary value/rate).*
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2 matches D: Worth $\rightarrow$ Trade of goods without using money. *(Note: This refers to barter/exchange of worth).*
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3 matches A: Trade $\rightarrow$ The exchange of goods.
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4 matches C: Import $\rightarrow$ Goods bought from another country.
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5 matches B: Export $\rightarrow$ Goods sold to another country.
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Final Answer:
1.1. It is the exchange of goods and services.
1.2. Exports.
1.3. Tourism.
1.4. Medicine.
1.5. In markets, shops, on the internet and on the street.
1.6. We exchange money for goods and services.
1.7. South Africa trades most with China.
1.8. The value of one currency with respect to its exchange rate with another.
1.9. Petroleum.
2. Matching:
1 — E
2 — D
3 — A
4 — C
5 — B
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geography for grade 6.
