PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

013 GEOGRAPHY FORM FOUR 

MID-TERM EXAMS MARCH – 2023 

Time: 3.00 Hours

Instructions

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of ten (10 questions
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B fifty (55) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks
4. Programmable calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.

SECTION A (16 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternative and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet(s) provided.

1. The extensive highland area with more or less uniform summit level bounded by one or more sleep slope side is called

1. Hill
2. Plateaus
3. Residual
4. Basin
5. Horst

2. Which of the following planets is closest to the sun?

1. Earth
2. Jupiter
3. Mars
4. Mercury
5. Neptune

3. The minimum and maximum temperature recorded is used to calculate

1. Daily range of temperature
2. Annual temperature
3. Monthly temperature
4. Alcohol temperature
5. Relative temperature

4. Rain water which flours on the surface without a proper channel is called

1. Ground water
2. River
3. Run off
4. Spring
5. Well

5. If the temperature at asometres is 24°C what is the temperature of Kilimanjaro 5895 metres above the sea level

1. 10.24°C
2. 34°C
3. 5.67°C
4. 18.5°C
5. 32°C

6. The process of peeling off of rock mass is called

1. Disintegration
2. Weathering
3. Mass wasting
4. Erosion
5. Exfoliation

7. Various method are used in mining activities depending on the occurrence of the concerned mineral, easiness of the method and cost. The following are the common methods of mining except

1. Strip method
2. Placer method
3. Open coast method
4. Underground method
5. Gold, Zinc and Copper

8. Juma observed a type of soil with clearly distinguishable horizon which occurs in definite regions of the climate and vegetation. Which or the following type of the soil he observes?

1. Intrazonal
2. Zonal soil
3. Ozonal soil
4. Clay soil
5. Desert soil

9. What geological time scale tool place in Jurassic era?

1. Volcanic activity
2. Deposition of marine surface sediments
3. Ice age mountain
4. Down warping of the earth
5. Glaciations of East African

10. Taifa stars scored a goal against Malawi in Town Y 150E at 4:00p.m. At what time will cementation at town X 63°W will communicate a goal

1. 4:47pm
2. 10:48a.m
3. 11:12am
4. 1:48pm
5. 6:12pm

2. Match the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer sheet provided.

SECTION B

Answer all questions in this section

3. Study carefully the map extract of Kigoma (sheet 92/3) and then answer the questions that follows)

1. Identify the feature that is found in the following grid references

(i)923617 (ii) 945599 (iii) 910596

2. Calculate the area of Lake Tanganyika from 570 southward. Give your answer in km²
3. What is the length of railway line from grid reference 944633 Eastward. Give your answer in km.
4. With evidence Suggest the type of settlement patterns depicted in the map
5. By providing evidence, explain three (3) human activities and two (2) social activities that might be taking place in the area.

4. The following table indicates scores of Geography weekly test for some form four students at Mwakalel secondary school in 2021

1. Present the data by means of divergence bar graph
2. Give two merits and two demerits of method used

5. Assume you are a chain survey or expert in one of the villages and you have been assigned a task of measuring a distance of a river from point A to point B

1. Which seven steps will you follow to carry out such task?
2. Would you ensure the correctness of measurement as you carry out your task?

6. (a)Mention three of metamorphic rocks

(b)Briefly explain importance of rocks

7. Study carefully the photograph below then answer the questions that follow

1. Name the type of photograph
2. Describe the possible climate of the area
3. Suggest four economic activities that might be taking place in the area
4. Suggest three regions in Tanzania where the photograph might have been taken

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section

8. Explain any six objectives of constructing the Stigler’s gorge hydro-electric power in Tanzania

9. Manufacturing industry plays a great me to the economic development of a country. Clarify any six (6) constraint which face the development of textile industry in Tanzania

10. Plantation is the most common form of Agriculture practiced in Tropical region of Africa, Asia and South America. Justify six (6) characteristics of plantation practiced in these areas

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCY BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

032/1                                                GEOGRAPHY   FORM  FOUR

TIME: 2 HOURS                                                                                             NOVEMBER 2022

Instructions

1. This paper consists of section A, B, and C
2. Answer all questions in Section A and B and two (02) questions from section C
3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, Section B carries fifty five (55) marks and Section C carries thirty (30) marks
4. Map extract of Babati (Sheet 85/1) is provided
5. Programmable Calculator and Cellular phones are not allowed in Examination room.
6. Write your Examination number on every page of your answer sheet.

 SECTION A: (15 MARKS)

Answer ALL questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i) — (x), choose the answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the table provided 

(i) We often see iron made materials get rust and ultimately cause them to decay, what process is responsible for such process?

A.   Carbonation 

B.    Solution

C.    Oxidation

D.   Hydrolysis 

E. Hydration

(ii) The tourist enjoy the temperature of Zanzibar which was 30⁰C at sea level. They also planned to travel from Zanzibar to Manyara which is 1500 meter above the sea level. What will be the temperature experienced by tourist in Manyara?

A. 23⁰C 

B. 9⁰C

c. 19⁰C

 D. 6⁰C

E. 17⁰C 
(iii) Jane has been living in Dar es Salaam since 1990 and works as a secretary in the prime Minister's office. In January 2019 she was transferred to a new office in Dodoma region. Identify the type of Jane's movement.

1. Migrant
2. Emigration
3. Immigrat
4. Emigrant
5. Immigration.

(iv). Japanese felt the earth’s crust moving back and forth and the same to all surrounding environment, help them to familiarize with the phenomena with the most correct type of wave that caused such movement.

1. Love waves
2. Secondary waves
3. Primary
4. Raleigh waves
5. Surface waves.

(v) Form one students were discussing the different form of precipitation during discussion they failed to identify the form of precipitation which consist of tiny ice crystals deposited on object on the ground. What form of precipitation will you suggest?

1. Frost
2. Dew
3. Hail
4. Mist
5. Fog.

(vi)    River Nile is one of the famous rivers in Africa that flows throughout the year and passes through different countries, suggest to non - geographical taker the type of such river in the following

A.   Complex or composite

B.   Double regime

C.   Perennial

D.   Intermittent 

E. Ephemeral

(vii)River basin development in Africa has been of great value and one of the most important role of production of Hydro - electric power produced from the Dams constructed across the rivers, help someone to know out of all these dams which one is not from Africa?

A.   INGA dam

B.   KAINJI dam

C.   SEVEN FORKS dam

D.   NIAGARA falls 

E. SENNAR dam

(viii)  Tanzania usually conduct national census after every ten years and it is very important exercise as it entails the total number of people in the country, their socio economic status and making of future demographic plans, as a smart form four student remind as the year when the second census was conducted after independence.

A.   1967 

B. 1984

c. 2012 

D. 2002 

E. 1988

(ix)    The study tour of form three students from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya gave them the nice experience of see the different geographical features as they travelled the soil reflection differed from whiteness, blackness and so on, their teacher Mr. Tumsifu told them the changes that they saw in soil was result of organic matter, mineralogical contents, and demand them to recall the term responsible for the process among the following

A.   Soil porosity

B.   Soil PH

C.   Soil color

D.   Soil texture 

E. Soil matter

(x) You are asked to help a form two students who failed to identify the types of the forest found in the area with low temperature. What type of the forest will you  suggest among the following?

A.     Tropical rain forest

B.     Coniferous forest 

C. Equatorial forest

D.  Deciduous forest

E.   Mediterranean forest

2.    Match the descriptions of soil in the LIST A with response of soil formation in the LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the items number in the answer booklet provided

SECTION B: (55 MARKS)

Answer all questions from this section

3.    Study carefully the map extract of KOROGWE (sheet 129/2), then answer the following questions

(a) Describe the relief of the mapped area

(b)Examine the settlement patterns of the area

(c)Express the scale of the map into statement scale

(d)Calculate the area of the whole map of Korogwe in km² by using Grid squares

(e)With evidence from the map mention four economic activities done in the area

4.    Jema afraid for the disintegration and movement of the fragment which move down from the mountain and need to know the process occur on that area

 (a) Name the process seen by Jema

(b)Describe how animals cause the process mentioned in (a) above

(c)List five process of chemical weathering

5.    Teacher asked form four students to do research on the problems caused by the earth quakes in their village.

(a)Name two research tools will be used by students

 (b) Give four advantages of each tool

(c) Explain four challenges of each tool

6.    Form three students of Rudewa secondary school would like to conduct a simple chain survey around their netball ground.

(a)Describe three benefits of doing a simple chain survey

(b)Mention essential tools needed on that process .

7.    Carefully study the photograph below then answer the question that follow.

(a) Write two evidences suggest the type of the photograph.

(b)Many people prefer going to water bodies to refresh after a long hard working day. However many cannot identify features around them, as an expert help them to identify three (3) main geomorphic features shown on the photograph

(c)Elaborate in short any two (2) process responsible for the formation of the named features.

(d)Name three (3) economical resources which can be found in the area

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

Answer two (2) questions from this section

8. On 23^rd August, 2022 has been announced as a CENSUS DAY by Tanzanian Government. All Tanzanian citizens must be enumerated

(a) Describe five objectives of conducting census in our country

(b) Explain three limitations of census in African countries

9.    Nowadays "Royal Tour" is the common word in Tanzania, it attracts and announces our tourist attractions in the country. By using concrete examples explain five (5) negative effects of Tourism in East Africa.

10.  Form four students were given assignment of visiting rural areas of their ancestors to learn different matters relating to socio — economic and cultural values of society of their origin. Among the surprising fact they discovered was the presence of  high birth rate in rural areas as compared to urban areas, where fertility rate is low. Present the findings to your teacher by stating six reasons for high birth rate in rural areas

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY TERMINAL EXAMINATION

FORM FOUR -2022

INSTRUCTIONS

• This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
• Answer all questions in section A and B and any two (2) questions from section C. 
• Map extract of Kigoma (sheet 92/3) is provided.
• Programmable calculators, cellular phones and unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
• Write your examination number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A

Answer all questions in this section

1 For each of the items (i — x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the answer bracket (s) provided.

(i) The Earth have different evidences that proves that the Earth is spherical. What do you think that this is one among those evidences?

1. The four seasons
2. The lunar eclipse
3. The revolution of the Earth
4. The Earth rotation
5. The eclipse of the sun

(ii) If the scale of a map is 1: 50,000 what will be the actual ground distance of a river with 18cm on a map?

1. 91m 
2. 2km 
3. 18000km 
4. 4Km
5. 900,000 km

(iii) The forceful emission of hot water from the ground into the atmosphere is known as

1. Geyser 
2. Well 
3. Hot spring
4. Pond 
5. Dyke 

(iv) If the temperature at 950 metres is 24⁰ C What is the temperature of Kilimanjaro 5895 metres above the sea level?

1. 10.24⁰ C
2. 34⁰ C
3. 5.67⁰ C
4. 18.5⁰ C
5. 32⁰ C

(v) A drainage pattern which works likc a trcc with its branches is called

1. Radial 
2. Dendritic 
3. Centripetal 
4. Annual 
5. Trells

(vi) A vertical feature formed out of the solidification of magma within the Earth's crust is called

1. Localita
2. sill 
3. lopolith 
4. Dykc 
5. Phacolith

(vii) The process of peeling off of rock mass is called

1. Disintegration 
2. Weathering 
3. Mass wasting
4. Erosion 
5. Exfoliation

(viii) Various methods are used in the mining activities depending on the occurrence of the concerned mineral, easiness of the method and cost. The following are the common methods of mining except

1. Strip method 
2. Placer method 
3. Open cast method
4. Underground method 
5. Gold, zinc and copper

(ix) The following arc the element of weather

1. Soils, clouds, dew, humidity, rainfall
2. Pressure, clouds, sunshine, humidity, winds 
3. Fog, barometer, humidity, pressure, air mass
4. Pressure, humidity, soil, fog, rainfall
5. Clouds, sunshine, pressure, humidity, thermometer

(x) Form of metamorphism which affects large area with the influence of pressure only

1. Contact metamorphism 
2. Dynamic metamorphism
3. Local metamorphism
4. Thermal metamorphism
5. Diastrophism

2. Match the items in List A with the responses in list B by writing the letter Of the correct responses beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

SECTION B ( 55 Marks)

3. Study carefully the map extract of Kigoma (sheet 92/3) and then answer the questions that follows.

(a) Identity the features that found in the following grid references

1. 923617 
2. 945599 
3. 910596

(b) Calculate the area of lake Tanganyika from 570 Southward. Give your answer in Km²

(c) What is the length of the railway line from grid reference 944633 Eastward. Give your answer in Km.

(d) With evidence suggest the type of settlement patterns depicted in the map.

(e) By providing evidences, explain three (3) human economic activities and two (2) social activities that might be taking place in the area.

4. The following table indicates scores of Geography weekly test for some form four students at Mwakalel Secondary School in 2021.

(a) Present the data by means of divergence bar graph

(b) Give two merits and two demerits of the methods used.

5. (a) Mary is a good cartographer, she intends to produce a contoured map of Morogoro. What type of survey method would you advise her to apply.

(b) A part from producing contoured maps what is the other significance of the survey you have mentioned in (a) above.

(c) Mention and explain uses of any three instruments which are used in a method you mentioned in (a) above.

6. Kibwena is studying in a boarding school at Kigoma but his home is in Tarime District where he used to observe several conflicts between farmers and pastoralists. In his third week in school he heard through, the radio that, a farmer was killed by the pastoralist in his home village he decided to conduct research about the conflict.

(a) Suggest the statement of the problem for his research.

(b) Identify two sources of that research problem

(c) Elaborate four (4) possible research tools he could use during data collection,

(d) Explain three significance or conducting that research.

7. Carefully study the following photograph and answer the questions that follows:-

(a) By giving two reasons, identify the type of photograph

(b) With evidences, suggest two climates of the area

(c) Name the feature found at the background of the photograph.

(d) Give one reason, why the major trees shown in the photograph have no leaves?

(e) Why the images of trees at the fore ground seems to be large than those trees at the back ground even if are of the same size?

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section.

8. Development of transport and communication system takes place fast where there is enough capital. But lack of capital leads to poor and slow development of transport and communication. Therefore the government should invest more capital to constructing good infrastructure because of the major importance that are found within this sector. Give six importance of transport and communication to any nation.

9. With examples describe cultural beliefs which influence high fertility or birthrate in developing countries lake Tanzania as your reference (provide six (6) points).

10. "Manufacturing industry plays a great role to the economic development of a country?' clarify any six (6) constrains which face the development of textile industry in Tanzania.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY TERMINAL EXAMINATION

FORM FOUR -2022

INSTRUCTIONS

1.                This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2.                Answer all questions in sections A and B and any two (2) questions from section C.
3.                Map extract of Mkomazi (Sheet 109/1) is provided.
4.                Programmable calculators, cellular phones and unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5.               Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) — (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter besides the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i)Due to the spinning effect of the earth, air currents do not travel in straight line. The term used to describe this situation is 

1.               Deflection
2.               Reflection
3.               Deflaction
4.               Abrasion
5.                Direction

(ii)If the time at place X 45°E is 10:00am what will be the time at place Y 45°W?

1.               6:00am
2.               10:00am
3.               4:00pm
4.               4:00am
5.                10:00pm

(iii)The temperature at place K whose altitude is 200metres is 20°C. What will be the temperature at mount H whose altitude is 3400metres?

1.               39.2°C
2.               0.8°C
3.               19.2°C
4.               10.8°C
5.                21°C

(iv)When a 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 

1.               Trellis
2.               Superimposed
3.               Rejuvenated
4.               Dendritic
5.                Normal

(v)Which of the following combined processes makes mass wasting?

1.               Soil creep
2.               Mud flow
3.               Granular disintegration
4.               Rock falls and landslides
5.                Joint and crack

(vi)Which of the following features are produced by water action on the desert?

1.               Yardangs and playas
2.               Sand-dunes and Canyons
3.               Alluvial fans and zeugens
4.               Canyons and playas
5.                Yardangs and sand-dunes

(vii)The rocks which contain iron are easily weathered through the process called 

1.               Hydrolysis
2.               Hydration
3.               Oxidation
4.               Carbonation
5.                Solution

(viii)Soil with clear distinguishable horizons which occur in definite region of climate and vegetation are known as 

1.               Intrazonal soil
2.               Clay soil
3.               Azonal soil
4.               Zonal soil
5.                Silt soil

(ix)Plants with long roots, thorny stems, needle-shaped leaves, wax or hair found in;

1.               Hot desert
2.               Mediterranean region
3.               Equatorial region
4.               Tropical grass lands
5.                Mountain region

(x)A good example of igneous rocks is 

1.               Gneiss
2.               Basalt
3.               Gabbro
4.               Marble
5.                Slate

2. Match the items in LIST A with the responses in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in your booklet provided.

SECTION B (55 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

3.Study the map extract of Kasamwa (sheet 32/4) then answer the questions that follow:

1.                 By using the given R.F. Scale, measure the distance of all-weather road in Kilometers from grid 330851 to grid 430924
2.                 Through giving evidence, explain any four (4) economic activities that might be taking place in the area
3.                 Find the bearing of Bungwe Hill grid reference 430820 from Chabulongo Hill grid reference 365915
4.                 Name the methods used to show the relief features on the map
5.                 Name the main features found in the following grid reference

1. 315850
2. 430930
3. 360860
4. 360860
5. 320915

4.Study the following data for vehicles moving along Morogoro-Dodoma, and then answer the following questions

1.                 Present the data above by means of a Pie chart
2.                 Describe the advantages and disadvantage of the method you have used in (a) above (2 points each case)

5(a)What is plane table survey?

(b)Mention the composition of the chain survey team and state the role of each member.

(c)Using diagram, demonstrate how to conduct chain survey in an area with a small hill which cannot be walked around easily 

6(a)Point out five (5) objectives of doing research in Tanzania 

(b)Explain the meaning the following concepts as applied in research 

1. Reconnaissance
2. Questionnaires
3. Data analysis
4. Systematic sampling
5. Hypothesis formulation
6. Primary data

7.Carefuly study the photograph below and answer the questions that follows.

1. With two (2) reasons suggest the type of photograph shown above?
2. Name the natural activity taking place in the photograph
3. Mention any three (3) extrusive features formed by the activity in 7(ii) above
4. State any three (3) positive impacts and any three (3) negative impacts of the activity taking place in the photograph

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer two (2) questions from this section

8.Population in Sub-Sahara Africa is unevenly distributed. Discuss (six points)

9. (a) Distinguish between large scale and small-scale farming. (Three points)

(b) What are the advantages of large-scale farming over small scale farming? (Three points)

10.The Earth spins on its own axis from West to East and make one complete rotation after 24 hours. What are the outcomes of this motion? (Four points)

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRESIDENT’S OFFICE 

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM FOUR GEOGRAPHY  MID TERM EXAMINATION-2021

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­TIME : 3HRS

SECTION A (25 Marks)

1. For each of the following items (i) - (x) choose the correct answer and write its letter beside the number

1. Downward or upward movement of the earth’s crust are always given the name as …..

1. Internal earths movement ( )
2. External earths movements
3. Radial movements
4. Lateral movements

2. ………………………. is a bowl shaped depression at the mouth of a volcano or geyser

1. Hot springs
2. Lava ( )
3. Crater
4. Caldera

3. Endogenic geomorphic processes includes one among the following.

1. Faulting, earthquake, weathering, folding and mass wasting.
2. Folding, mass wasting, river action and faulting
3. Joints, volcanism, mass wasting and folding. ( )
4. Folding, earthquake, faulting and volcanism

4. Farmers at Mkombozi village invited Farm officer to give them knowledge on the kind of good soil for growing maize plant. One of the knowledge he provided was about rocks permeability. Assume you are the one invited, what would you tell the farmer about permeability of rock?

1. The ability of the rock to hold water.
2. The ability of the rock to allow water to pass through.( )
3. The rate at which water enter the rock.
4. The ability of the rock to allow water to enter it.

5. The core comprises mainly of …………………………

1. Silica and magnesium
2. Silica and aluminum ( )
3. Nickel and iron
4. Iron and magnesium

6. In de jue census, among the following can be done

1. People who stay in the house hold for the night are counted
2. Is only done after five years
3. Only permanent members of the house hold are counted ( )
4. I only done after every ten years

7. ………………………………. Is a chart used for dating the history of the earth including its rocks?

1. Carbon 14
2. Periodic table ( )
3. Geological time scale
4. Measurement chart

8. The earth’s sphere where life takes place is called …………………………

1. Hydrosphere ( )
2. Atmosphere
3. Biosphere
4. Barrysphere

9. A geography teacher was teaching her student that, the earth is inclined in its orbit at which the intensity of sun rays reach different part of the earth varies and cause the earth to experience seasonal weather changes.By relating with the revolution of the earth, what result might occur on the earth?

1. Day and night ( )
2. Deflection of wind and ocean currents.
3. Season of the year.
4. High tides and low tides

10. John was conducting a research on his first undergraduate degree. Through his research he found that, when someone cross the International Date Line eastward one among the following occur.

1. The day become longer than night
2. One day is turned back
3. Greenwich mean time is recorded
4. Time is gained by 4 minutes at every 15 hours ( )

2. Match the following items LIST A and that of LIST B

SECTION B (55 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Study the map extract of Mpwapwa (sheet 163/4) and answer the following questions.

1. At which part of the equator is Mpwapwa located (give one reason)
2. Determine the size of the area covered by the forest found between Eastings 150 and 220 and South ofNorthings 900
3. What type of vegetation is dominating in the area.
4. Suggest four methods used to represent relief features in the mapped area
5. Give the bearing of Veternary Research Institute grid reference (224995) to Mpwapwa Teachers Training college grid reference (203978)
6. With evidence from the map suggest four social services found aroundgrid reference 218983

4. Carefully study the data given on the table below and then answer the questions that follow:

(a) Find the:-

1. Mean
2. Mode

2. Briefly explain four types of line graph

5. (a) The ministry of educationof united republic of Tanzania under National Examination Council past five years, was in research about why there was mass failure of pupils in primary schools. This made the government take sample of schools to make their research. As a student who studied a research topic, give only five reasonwhy the ministry decided to use sample of schools to complete its research?

(b) Briefly explain the following

1. Primary data.
2. Secondary data.

6. (a) Name three kind of obstacles that hinders taking direct measurement during surveying.

(b)Explain five main sources of mistakes during chain survey.

7. Study the following photograph and answer the questions that follow.

1. Name the crop shown on the photograph. (2mark)
2. What is the activity taking place on the photograph.(2mark)
3. With one evidence, suggest the scale of production of the crop shown. (3marks)
4. List down four conditions necessary for the growth of the crop shown on the photograph. (4 marks)
5. Outline four factors that might affect the quality of the photograph given. (4marks)

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two questions in this section

8. ‘’The ideally census must cover the whole country and all people residing in the country must be counted’’. Suppose you are given a task to educate your society about census. Why would you tell people that, it is very important for Tanzanian government to conduct census?(Explain five reasons).

9. Plantation is the most form of agriculture practiced in tropical region of Africa, Asia and South America. Justify six characteristics of plantations practiced in these areas.

10. Discuss six efforts that Tanzania must adopt to make tourism industry very potential for our national development.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM FOUR- AUG/SEPT -2021

Time: 3Hours

Instructions.

1.              This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 10 questions
2.              Answer all questions in section A and B and two questions from section C.
3.              Section A carries 15 marks, section B 55 marks and section C 30 MARKS
4.              Map extract sheet for Kigoma sheet 92/3 is provided.
5.              Programmable calculators, cellular phones and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in examination room.
6.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (15 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

(i)The intensity of an earthquake is measured by an instrument called:

A. epicentre

B.chronometer

C. seismography

D. Richter scale 

E. hygrometer

(ii)Tides are highest:

A.during the eclipse

B.during the aphelion

C.during the equinox

D.during the day and night throughout the year

E.at the poles

(iii)Which one among the following features occurs in a glaciated lowland region?

1. Esker
2. Cirque
3. Pyramidal peak
4. Hanging valley
5. Arete

(iv)Plants with long roots, thorny stems, needle shaped leaves, wax or hair are found in:

1. the Mediterranean region
2. hot deserts
3. tropical grasslands
4. the equatorial region
5. the monsoon region

(v) The magnitude of an earthquake refers to:

1. effects produced by the earthquake
2. large amplitude waves known as L-waves
3. point at which earthquake originates
4. total amount of energy released
5. point on the earth surface above the focus

(vi) When two forces act away from each laterally, they are called

1. lateral forces 
2. orogenic forces 
3. vertical forces
4. compressional forces 
5. tensional forces.

(vii) The earth’s shape is a flattened sphere which is called

1. ekman spiral
2. geoid
3. globe
4. galtax 
5. spherical.

(viii)Which of the following types of lakes does not occur from depositional factor?

1. Playa
2. Tarn
3. Ox-bow 
4. Delta
5. Lagoon

(ix)The name given to a boundary that demarcates solid materials from the molten mantle is:

1. asthenosphere
2. Gutenberg
3. mohorovic
4. mesosphere
5. core

(x)The crust is sometimes referred to as:

1. lithosphere
2. hydrosphere
3. troposphere
4. mesosphere
5. tropopause

2, Match the responses in LIST B with the phrases inLIST Aby writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number.

SECTION B (55 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Study the map extract of Kigoma sheet 92/3 and answer the following questions.

(a) Outline the importance of scale in a map.

(b) Measure the distance of the railway line.

(c) Calculate the area of Lake Tanganyika.

(d) What factors have influenced the location of Kigoma town?

(e) Explain the main socio-economic activities carried out in the area.

3. The data below show the enrolment of Form Five students at Kilimo Secondary School from 1980 - 1985.

(a)Present the data by divergent bar graph.

(b)What are the advantages and disadvantages of this method? 

(c) Name three alternative ways of presenting the data.

5. Giving examples, explain how you can conduct a field research.

6.(a) Define the term rock

(b) Give economic importance of rock

7. Study carefully the photograph provided and answer the following questions:

(a) Explain the traditional methods used for clearing the vegetation as seen in the photograph.

(b) State the type of vegetation found in the area.

(c) What are the impacts over the environment of this activity at the local and national level?

(d) Determine the weather condition at the time the photograph was taken.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section.

8. Describe six contributions of cash crops production ot the economy of United States of America.

9. “Agriculture achievements in China have been brought about by good Government policy only.” Discuss.

10. Explain the factors that influence the exploitation of mineral resources.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

FORM FOUR GEOGRAPHY MID TERM EXAMINATION

Time: 3Hours

Instructions.

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 10 questions
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and two questions from section C.
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B 55 marks and section C 30 MARKS
4. Map extract sheet for Sikonge(sheet 137/2) is provided.
5. Programmable calculators, cellular phones and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in examination room.
6. Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer All questions in this section.

1. The layer of the earth that forms the ocean floor is

1. Mantle
2. Sial
3. Sima
4. Core
5. Crust

2. Which of the following is not a cause of desertification in Tanzania?

1. Deforestation
2. Urban growth
3. Shift cultivation
4. Over fishing
5. Bush fire

3. The following factors makes Switzerland Attractive to tourists except

1. Wildlife
2. Good infrastructure
3. Best hospitality
4. Political stability
5. Package tours

4. Which of the following occurs when the moon shadow cast over the earth?

1. Solar eclipse
2. Lunar eclipse
3. Equinoxes
4. Summer solstice
5. Aphelion.

5. The upper section of the river is also called

1. Young stage
2. gradient stage
3. old stage
4. nature stage
5. deposition stage

6. It refers to the seasonal variation of water volume in river valley

1. river capture
2. river rejuvenation
3. River regime
4. river erosion
5. river capture

7. Sand dunes and ripples shares similar features in this way

1. Have crastinal characteristics
2. are formed from ground moraine
3. Originated from river activities
4. are formed by depositional activities
5. are formed in deserts

8. Rift valley lakes are normally deep and narrow, a good example is

1. Lake Baringo and Nakuru in Kenya
2. Lake Victoria in Tanzania
3. Lake Volta in Ghana
4. Qattara Depressions in Egypt
5. Lake chad

9. A basin which consists of layers of permeable rock lying between two layers of impermeable rock is called.

1. Well
2. Spring
3. artesian basin
4. artesian well
5. rill

10. Which of the following is involved in deforming the structure of the earth?

1. gravitation force
2. denudation
3. deforestation
4. overgrazing
5. earth quake.

2. Match the description of the types of agriculture in LIST A with the correct type of Agriculture in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct answer beside the item number in answer booklet provided.

3. Carefully study the map extract of sikonge provided then answers the questions that follow

1. Calculate the total distance covered in kilometers if the car was travelling from Sikonge town (732787) to Lyombakuzoa church (755765) and turned back to Sikonge town.
2. With evidence from the map, describe the nature of relief in mapped area
3. Calculate the gradient from grid reference 835846 to 782786
4. Find the highest point on the given map and give its grid references and direction
5. State the general direction of the slope of the land in the mapped area.

4. Read carefully the hypothetical data representing each crop production in Tanzania in “000” tones, and then answer the questions after it.

a) Mention 5 methods which the given data may be presented.

b) Present the data above through comparative line graph.

c) Why there is a decrease of Tea production year after year (3-reasons).

5. a) What is meant by Research

b) Briefly explain the importance of research to students. (4 points)

c) Differentiate between Primary data and secondary data.

6. a) Define these terms as applied to surveying technique.

1. Levelling
2. Chaining
3. Forward Bearing
4. Booking

b) What are shortcomings of using a “chain” as a measuring instrument where surveying a place (5 points)

8. Study this photograph and then answer the next questions.

Questions

i) What type of photograph is this?

ii) Suggest the natural feature seen at large

iii) Suggest the limitation of the types of transport displayed on photograph-(2 limitation)

iv) Write two significances of the area

v) Suggest two places where the photo might have been taken

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

8. Tanzania is endowed with large virgin lands for farming but yet there is a problem of food shortage, suggest 6 causes for food shortage in Tanzania.

9. Analyze 6 benefits of livestock keeping in East African countries

10. Migration is caused by push and pull factors. Using six points, Justify this statement.

THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PRE-NATIONAL  EXAMINATION SERIES-1

GEOGRAPHY  FORM-4

2020

TIME: 3:00 HRS

Instructions

1.  This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2.  Answer all questions in sections A and B and any two (2) questions from section C.
3.  Map extract of Mkomazi (Sheet 109/1) is provided.
4.  Programmable calculators, cellular phones and unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) — (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter besides the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i) Which of the following layers of the earths interior is made up of sima and sial?

1.  Biosphere 
2. Hydrosphere 
3. Asthenosphere 
4. Lithosphere 
5. Barysphere

(ii) Senegal National team scored a goal at 2:00 pm in Senegal (150⁰ W). At what time at Burundi (30⁰ E) the goal was scored?

1.  2:00 am           
2. 10:00 am     
3. 4:00 am
4. 10:00 pm     
5. 12:00 am

(iii)  Which of the following is the process of wearing down the rock surface by wind where the load becomes cutting tools?

1. Deflation
2. Attrition
3. Abrasion
4. Corrasion
5. Hydration.

 (iv) The renewed power of erosion of a river is called.

1.  river capture 
2. river erosion 
3. river rejuvenation
4. river meanders 
5. river basin.

 (v)Prediction of the state of atmosphere in a region for 24 to 48 hours is known as

1. weather elements
2. weather report
3. weather instrument
4. weather station
5. weather forecasting

(vi) Deposition of soil materials removed from one horizon to another is called

1. Convex sided 
2. Concave sided
3. Gentle sided resistance 
4. Steep sided resistant
5. Steep sided non resistance.

 (vii) The excessive strong wind blowing across an extensive ocean surface is called

1.  Tsunami 
2.  Ocean currents 
3.  Storm s urge 
4.  Hurricane 
5.  Wind.

 (viii) Rainfall that occurs when the air moves towards a hill or a mountain is called

1.  cyclonic 
2.  orographic 
3.  convectional 
4.  showers
5.  typhoon.

(ix) An active state of decomposition caused by soil microorganism is called

1.  organic matter 
2.  soil water 
3.  mineral matter
4.  soil air 
5.  soil components.

(x) The name given to earthquake waves that travel within a crust is

1.  focus 
2.  epicentre 
3.  seismic
4.  surface waves 
5.  body waves.

2. Match the items in List A with the responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

SECTION B (55 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Study the map extract of Mkomazi (Sheet 109/1) and then answer the following questions:

1.  By using the given RF scale, measure the distance of river Pangani in kilometres from grid reference 910771 to 910826.

b. Describe relief of the area.

c. With reasons, identify two types of rocks found in the map.

d. Name the major way used to show the height of the land in the mapped area.

e.Using a vertical scale of lcm to represent 50m, draw an annotated cross section from grid reference 960820 to 910880 and mark Ruvu river basin and the main trucks.

4. (a) Explain the meaning of the standard deviation.

(b) Study the following data showing the age of the Primary School pupils at Tumaini Primary School and answer the questions that follow: 15, 8, 7, 6, 12, 5, 14 and 13.

(i) Determine the range and median of the age of the pupils.

(ii) Calculate the standard deviation.

 5. Form three students at Nguvumali secondary school would like to conduct a simple chain survey around their school compound and measure the height of the big gully near the headmaster’s office. Describe the significance of survey in Tanzania

6. (a) What is meant by sampling techniques as used in research?

 (b)  Briefly explain the following concepts as they are applied in sampling:

(i) A sample

(ii) Random sampling

(iii) Systematic sampling

(iv) Stratified sampling

(c) Outline the procedures of conducting an interview.

7. Study the photograph given below and then answer the questions that follow:

(a) With two reasons, identify the type of the photograph.

(b) Identify the type of the settlement pattern seen on the photograph.

(c) Name two economic importances of the area shown on the photograph.

(d) Explain two social and environmental problems that are likely to occur in the area.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section.

8. Describe seven problems associated with rapid urbanization.

9. Describe five measures to control floods to the environment.

10. Analyse six potentials of the Rufiji river basin.

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GEOGRAPHY- POST-MOCK- EXAMINATION-JUNE

FORM FOUR

Time 3:00 Hours                                                                              JUNE 2020 

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B,  and C.

1. Answer all questions in sections A, and B  two questions from section  C. 
2. Map extract of Ilonga (Sheet 265/2) is provided.
3. Credit will be given for the use of relevant diagrams.
4. Calculators and Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s)

SECTION A

(i) Which of the following layers of the earths interior is made up of sima and sial?

1.  Biosphere 
2. Hydrosphere 
3. Asthenosphere 
4. Lithosphere 
5. Barysphere

(ii) Senegal National team scored a goal at 2:00 pm in Senegal (150⁰ W). At what time at Burundi (30⁰ E) the goal was scored?

1.  2:00 am           
2. 10:00 am     
3. 4:00 am
4. 10:00 pm     
5. 12:00 am

(iii) One of the factors for soil formation is

1. organic matters
2. mineral matters.
3. time.
4. water.
5. air.

(iv)   Which among the following is a heavenly body that possesses and transmits its own light? 

1. Moon
2. Sun
3. Earth
4. Astreroid
5. Planet.

(v) Which among the following features are produced by wave erosion?

1. A Geo, wave cut platform and stack
2. Blow hole, sea arch and levee
3. Sea arch, beach and stump
4. Beach, spit and bars.
5. Tombolo, meander and cliff.

(vi) Prediction of the state of atmosphere in a region for 24 to 48 hours is known as

1. weather elements
2. weather report
3. weather instrument
4. weather station
5. weather forecasting

(vii)     Which of the following instrument is used to measure maximum and minimum temperature?

1. Barometer
2. Thermometer
3. Anemometer
4. Sixs thermometer
5. Hydrometer.

(viii) The process of changing granite to gneiss rock is known as

1. sedimentation
2. vulcanism
3. denudation
4. metamophism
5. exfoliation.

(ix) Zeugens and yadangs differ in 

1.  position of the rock strata
2.  position of the rock in the slope
3.  place of formation
4.  colour of the rock on which they are formed
5.  the type of the rock on which they are formed.

(x) Which of the following features produced by ice action is the result of both erosional and depositional activities?

1.  Arête. 
2.  Hanging Valley. 
3.  Erratic.
4.  Cirque. 
5.  Roche Mountonee.

2.  Match the descriptions of karst region features in Column A with the corresponding feature in Column B by writing the letter of the correct answer beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

 SECTION B (55 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Study the map extract of Ilonga (Sheet 265/2) and answer the following questions:

a. By using square method, determine the area North western of Luhombero river from grid reference 570963 to 644034.

b. With evidence from the map, name six symbols which have been used to inteprete a given map.

c. Give the direction of Iputi to Ilonga.

d. Describe the settlement pattern of the mapped area.

e. Giving evidences, mention five possible economic activities which might take place in the mapped area.

4. (a) Give three differences between interview and observation.

(b) Outline four merits of library research.

5. Explain five importance of survey in daily life.

6. (a) Define compound bar graph.

(b) Study carefully the table below on hypothetical data about cash crops production (in ‘000 tonnes) in East Africa in the year 2000, then answer the questions that follow. Find this 

(i)  Draw compound bar graphs to represent the data provided.

(ii)    Outline four merits of using compound bar graph.

7. (a) Describe discordant drainage system.
(b) Explain the process of river transport and describe four ways in which a river transports its load.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section.

8. Describe seven problems associated with rapid urbanization.

9. Analyse six potentials of the Rufiji river basin.

10.Elaborate seven ways of managing industrial pollutants to the environment.