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FORM FOUR MOCK EXAMINATION 1st JULY 2013
GEOGRAPHY Instructions 1. This paper consists of section A, B, C and D. 2. Answer all questions in section A , B and C and One (1) question from each part of section D 3. Map extract of Malampaka (sheet 49/1) is attached to the end of question paper. 4. Time allowed 3 hours
SECTION A (25 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section. PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL GEOGRAPHY
1. For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives.
i.When the river system is not related to the structure of the region where it flows, the system is said to show a drainage pattern known as:
o A. trellis
o B. superimposed
o C. rejuvenated
o D. dendritic
o E. normal
ii.What is the bearing of the compass direction of 337 1/2 degrees?
o A. WNW
o B. NNW
o C. NW
o D. NE
o E. W
iii. A limestone region is characterized by the presence of
o A. hard igneous rock
o B. a cliff of hard rocks
o C. swallow holes
o D. a good cover of dense forest
o E. numerous large surface rivers
iv.Land and Sea breeze develop locally in the coastal area due to?
o A. Different in pressure between the land and sea
o B. Different in wind intensity between the land and sea
o C. Local differences in salinity in the sea
o D. Local heating intensity on the land
o E. Ocean currents
v. Lake Tanganyika might have been formed as a result of
o A. volcanic action
o B. marine transgression
o C. rift valley
o D. natural water
o E. warping of the earth’s crust
vi. Both barchans and loess share similar features in that they
o A. have erosion characteristics
o B. are formed from ground moraines
o C. originate from the activities of glaciers and wind
o D. are formed by deposited materials
o E. makes the best soils for agriculture
vii. A small scale is significant because it is used to
o A. draw maps which cover large areas
o B. draws maps which cover small areas
o C. covers a small area but features are seen clearly
o D. covers both small and large areas
o E. covers maps of any size
viii. One of the following is the characteristic of a vertical cross-section of the soil.
o A. Soil catena
o B. Soil erosion
o C. Soil porosity
o D. Soil profile
o E. Soil PH
ix. Rias and Fiords often provide natural harbours because they are:
o A. not deep
o B. rivers
o C. deep inlets of water along the coast
o D. found along the coast
o E. mainly found in Europe
x. A ship in the Indian Ocean developed a mechanical problem and its Captain calls for help. He informs that his ship is somewhere in the SES direction. Find the bearing in degrees.
o A. 247.5 degree
o B. 157.5 degree
o C. 202.5 degree
o D. 112.5 degree
o E. 135.5 degree
2. Match the items in List A with the responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response in the spaces provided below.
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3. (a) What is an Earthquake?
(b) Identify the factors that lead to the occurrence of earthquakes.
(c) Mention the examples of areas where earthquakes take place most frequently
SECTION B
Answer all questions in this section APPLICATION OF STATISTICS, INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND ELEMENTARY SURVEYING
4. (a) With examples, explain the sources which can be used to obtain geographical data
(b) The table below shows cash crops production in Tanzania
i. If you have been asked to draw a group bar graph to represent cash crops production in Tanzania 2011-2013(in “000” tones).Show seven steps to follow in order to draw that graph
ii. Comments on the use of group bar graph to represent different types of crops
5. In the year 2012, there was dramatic failure of form four students in National examinations in Tanzania
6. ( a) Explain the different instruments used in chain Survey.
(b) The physical education teacher asks form four students to draw the plan of a football pitch by using a simple chain survey. What would be the procedure to get the plan of the football pitch.
SECTION C
(28 Marks). Answer all questions in this section.
MAP READING
Carefully study the map extract of Malampaka (Sheet 49/1) seen below and answer the following questions:
a) Describe the relief of the area.
b) With evidence from the map, show the main social-economic activities.
c) Suggest the climate of the area.
d) Explain the nature and distribution of vegetation found on the map.
e) Write the advantages of the methods used to depict the relief of the map provided.
8. Carefully study the photograph provided below, then answer the questions that follow:
a) Suggest the type of photograph and give evidence of your suggestion.
b) Suggest any five social-economic activities that might be taking place in the area shown on the photograph.
c) Comment on the problem of building nearby the feature shown on the left-hand side of the photograph.
d) Describe relief of the area.
SECTION D (20 Marks)
Answer one (1) question from each part. PART 1: REGIONAL FOCAL STUDIES
9. Suggest ways which could help to improve Agricultural industries in Tanzania
10. By sighting examples from different regions in Tanzania, what is the significance of natural resources.
PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, POPULATION AND SETTLEMENT
11. Why Tanzania
12. The effects on the environment in highly industrialized countries are caused by their development but in Africa, they are caused by poverty. Explain the effects of poverty on the environment
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