GEOGRAPHY EXAMINATION-FIRST TERM OF 2014.
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DURATION: 3:00 HRS.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper consists of section A, B and
C. Answer all questions. 2.
Use a pencil for drawing diagrams and maps.
3. Credit will be given for the use of relevant sketch maps and
diagrams.
SECTION
‘A’ (40%) objective questions.
Qn1. For each of the following question below, encircle the correct answer among the
given alternatives (10%).
(i) Tides are
highest during…
(A) During the eclipse. (B) During the
aphelion.
(C) During the equinox. (D) During the day.
(ii) A
representative scale of 1:50, 0000 can be represented by statement scale of:
(A) 0.5Cm to 05Km. (B) 2Cm to 5Km.
(C) One Cm to 0.5km. (D) One Cm to 50,
0000Cm.
(iii) If Nairobi
at sea level has temperature reaching 300C. Determine the
temperature of Kampala situated 1500M above sea level.
(A) 210C (B)
390C (C)
90C (D) 230C
(iv) Pstoralism
activity where animals are given feeds in shed without moving anywhere to the
field is called:
(A) Zero grazing (B)
Nomadic Pastoralism
(C) Mixed pastoralism (D) Sedentary
pastoralism
(v) An important
announcement was broadcasted from London at 3:40Pm GMT. This was picked by the
Navigator of a ship. Anchored off the coast of West Africa in Longitude 100W.
the local time will be……
(A) 4:20Pm. (B) 3:20Pm. (C) 3:00 Pm. (D) 2:40Pm. (E) 5:00Pm.
Qn2. Match
the item in list A with the response
in list B by writing the letter of
the correct response beside the item number (10%).
LIST A
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LIST B
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I. Wood,
nuclear energy, natural gas and coal _______________
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A. Isobar
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II. Verbal
scale, ratio scale and graphical scale ____________
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B. Isohels
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III. Line
drawn having the same sunshine __________________
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C. Ecosystem
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IV. T.V.A __________________
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D. Mixed
system
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V. A natural
system in which plants and animals interact each other and the nonliving
environment ____________
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E. Tennessee valley
authority
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F. Tanzania
village association
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G. non
renewable resources
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H. Renewable
resources
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I. Expression
of scale
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Qn.3. Write
YES for the correct statement and NO for the wrong statement (10%).
a)
Elements of weather are the same as
the elements of climate _______________
b)
Domestic trade takes place between one
country to another___________________
c)
Lake Tanganyika is the deepest lake in
Africa _________________
d)
Bearing and distance are one of the
methods used to locate position in the maps ______
e) Textile
industries are light industries dealing with the manufacturing of clothes from
coffee, tea, and wheat______________
Qn4. Attempt
the following questions (10%)
a) Differentiate
between map and photograph
b)
Write short notes about settlement
c)
Compare the similarities between high
oblique photo and vertical aerial photo
SECTION
‘B’ (30%) application
Qn.5. The following are data of production in Mirui ward
from 1975-1977 (in tones) (10%)
CROPS
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19775
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19776
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19777
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Maize
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250
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280
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100
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Millet
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200
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100
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275
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Simsim
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175
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180
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50
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a)
Draw the
multiple bar graph to represent the data
b)
State two (2)
merits and demerits of using the methods above
c)
Comment on the
trend of the graph
Qn.6. Study carefully the map extract
of Kigoma sheet 92/3 then answer the questions that follow (10%):
a)
What is the
length of the railway from grid 900606 to 024574?
b)
Measure the area
of Lake Tanganyika in Km2
c)
With vivid
evidence from the map, suggest the main economic activities of the area
d)
Describe the
settlement pattern found in the area
e)
Identify the
features found in the following grid readings; 924617, 948651, and 880573
f)
Find the
direction and bearing of grid system 948651 to 880573
g)
Why the
population on the map is unevenly distributed?
Qn.7. Study carefully the photograph
below, and then answer the questions that follow (10%):
a) Name the type of the photograph
b) Describe four (4) characteristics of the type of the
photograph named in part (a) above
c) Identify the natural features seen on the photograph
d) At what time the photograph taken? Give two (2)
reasons
e) With reasons, suggest the major economic activities
taking place in the area.
SECTION ‘c’ (30%). essay questions.
Answer only three (3) questions in
this section. (Each question carries 10%)
Qn.8.
“Agriculture development in East Africa
faces problems in pricing system than in farming system” Explain the statement
by giving relevant examples.
Qn.9.According
to the world economic report of 2014-2015 states that; “The development of oil mining
in Nigeria became important economic factor for the growth of Nigerian economy
that makes to be the leading nation
in the economy among the African states”. Frankly, argue for the truth of
the statement.
Qn.10.While
Africa having great potential for H.E.P, but it has least output of
electricity. Substantiate by citing examples from Tanzania.
Qn.11.
“Economic development in Tanzania and other countries depends much on
transport”. Briefly explain to support the statement.
Qn.12.
“The use of fuel wood as a source of
energy among Tanzanians will continue for many years to come”. By giving
precise five examples, briefly highlight.
Qn.13.Geographers
prefers watching weather forecasting news every day. Do they benefit by
watching such news? If ‘yes’ or ‘no’, why?
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1.
Power Not
Comes From Hate, But By Your Choice
2.
Reality Is
Always Stranger Than Fiction
3.
Yesterday Is
History, Tomorrow Is A Mystery But, Today Is Gift
BY: Frank P. K “Man
of Principles” © 2015
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