Grade 11 · Physical Sciences · Chemistry, Paper 2 · CAPS
The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing – Grade 11 Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Paper 2)
What The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, the 3 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 3
- Exam-style questions
- 6
- Marks of practice
- 45
- Study time
- ≈ 2 h 35 min
What it covers
The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing is a Grade 11 Physical Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Physical Sciences Paper 2 (Chemistry) of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 3 sections: Gold: mining and extraction; Iron: the blast furnace; Environmental impact of mining.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Physical Sciences Chemistry, Paper 2
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Chemical systems ≈ 10/150; the lithosphere is typically one short question of about 8–10 marks
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Gold: mining and extraction35 min
- Iron: the blast furnace30 min
- Environmental impact of mining25 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples3 sections | 1 h 30 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions6 questions · 45 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 55 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 2 h 35 min |
Grade 11 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 6 exam-style questions on The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing (45 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked examples with diagrams and step-by-step calculations for each of the 3 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 11 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
Stuck on The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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How is The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Physical Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing is part of Physical Sciences Chemistry, Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Chemical systems ≈ 10/150; the lithosphere is typically one short question of about 8–10 marks. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing?
About 2 h 35 min: 1 h 30 min for the notes and worked examples in its 3 sections, 55 min for the 6 exam-style questions (45 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose The Lithosphere: Mining and Mineral Processing as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.