THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

GEOGRAPHY FORM ONE TERMINAL EXAMINATION

CODE 012

TIME: 2:30 HOURS          

INSTRUCTIONS.

• This paper consists of section A, B and C with the total number of ten(10) questions
• Answer all questions in each section
• Section A carries (15) marks, section B (70) marks and section C carries (15) marks
• All writing must be in blue/black ink except drawing which must be in pencil
• Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

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 beside the item number in the answer sheet provided

(i) Which of the following is NOT considered a major domain of the Earth's environment?

A. Lithosphere

B. Biosphere

C. Atmosphere

D. Cryosphere

(ii) The study of geography helps us understand:

A. The spatial distribution and relationship of physical and human features on Earth

B. The history of the solar system

C. The chemical composition of stars

D. The evolution of dinosaurs

(iii) The largest planet in our solar system is:

A. Saturn

B. Jupiter

C. Earth

D. Mars

(iv) What causes Earth to experience day and night?

A. Revolution around the Sun

B. Rotation on its axis

C. Movement of the Moon

D. Changes in the amount of solar energy

(v) Which is an example of a renewable energy source derived from the Sun?

A. Solar power

B. Petroleum

C. Natural gas

D. Nuclear power

(vi) All of the following are major features of the Earth's surface EXCEPT:

A. Mountains

B. Rivers

C. Deserts

D. Asteroids

(vii) The world's largest ocean is the:

A. Atlantic Ocean

B. Indian Ocean

C. Arctic Ocean

D. Pacific Ocean

(viii) Which continent is home to the Sahara Desert, the world's largest hot desert?

A. North America

B. South America

C. Asia

D. Africa

(ix) What is the name for the underwater mountain ranges found on the ocean floor?

A. Mid-ocean ridges

B. Trenches

C. Abyssal plains

D. Reefs

(x) Which of the following planets is known for its distinctive rings?

A. Neptune

B. Jupiter

C. Uranus

D. Saturn

2. Match the ocean floor feature in Column A to its correct description in Column B.

SECTION B: 70 Marks

3.(a) What is an ocean?

(b) Name five oceans found on earth

4. (a) Explain how a block mountain is formed

(b) Name one example of each of the following;

1. Block mountain
2. Fold mountain
3. Volcanic mountain
4. Residual mountain
5. A rift valley

5.(a) What is international date line? Explain why it is not straight

(b) Explain five importance of latitudes and longitudes

6. (a) differentiate between a solstice and equinox

(b) Give two dates in a year when equinox occurs

(c) Using a diagram explain how solar eclipse is formed

7. (a) What is revolution of the earth?

(b) Name four seasons of the year

(c) A part from seasons name any other three effects of revolution

8. (a) Name four outcomes of earth’s rotation

(b) List seven planets  from the one closest to the sun to the furthest

9. (a) Define the term geography

(b) The sun gives us solar energy. Give six uses of solar energy

SECTION C. (15 Marks)

10. Our ancestors believed that the earth was flat. As an enlightened student discuss six proves that the earth is spherical.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

GEOGRAPHY FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS.  

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with the total of ten (10) questions.  
2. Answer all questions in each section.  
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B  70marks and section C carries 15marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.  
5. All answer must be written in the space provided to you.  
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are NOT allowed in the examination room.  
7. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheet(s) 

 Section A.  (30 MARKS)

1.                         Choose the correct answer from alternative given;

1.     Which of the following planet is closest to the sun?

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

2.   Which of the following Planets is furthest from the sun?

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

3.                  What is the position of the earth from the sun?

1.  Second.
2.  Third.
3.  Fourth.
4.  Last.
5.  The last but one.

4.                   Which of the following bodies is the centre of the solar system?

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

5.         Which of the following is not true about the uses of solar energy?

1. Solar energy is used for heating homes.
2. Solar energy is used for drying clothes and grains.
3. Solar energy is used in heavy industries.
4. Solar energy is used as source of light.
5. Solar energy is used to drive carts.

6.       Which of the following statement is true regarding satellites?

1. All satellites are bigger than the earth.
2. All the planets have satellites.
3. Some planets have satellites, some do not.
4. The moon is a satellite that produces its own light.
5. Saturn has no natural satellite.

7.  Which of the following is true regarding the earth?

1. It is the third largest planet in the solar system.
2. It is the only planet that is known to support life.
3. It revolves around the sun once in every 364 days.
4. It revolves in an orbit that crosses orbits of the planet.
5. It has an average temperature of about 100°C.

8.  Which of the following is true regarding planets?

1. All planets revolve around the sun.
2. They take 364 days to complete one revolution.
3. All planets revolve around the sun on the same orbit.
4. The temperature of the planets increase with increasing distance from the sun.
5. All planets rotate around the sun.

9.       Day and midnight are caused by

1. Earth’s rotation.
2. Earth’s revolution.
3. Distance of the earth from the moon.
4. Distance of the earth from the sun.
5. Eclipse of the moon.

10.         Places on the East of the Greenwich experience sunrise before places on the West because the earth:

1. Rotates from the east to west.
2. Rotates from the west to the east.
3. Revolves around the sun.
4. Is very far from the sun.
5. Is very close to the sun.

2. Match each statement in Column A with its corresponding item in Column B

3. (a) Mention four job opportunities that can be obtained after studying Geography.

(b) Mention any four activities that require geography knowledge and skills.

4. Describe the following terms;

1. The planet
2. The sun
3. Orbit
4. Solar system
5. Solar energy

5.. (a) Differentiate between meteriotes and asteroids

(b) List four domestic uses of solar energy

6. Define the terms;

1. Rotation of the earth
2. Revolution of the earth

(b) What are the outcomes of rotation of the earth?

7. Describe the importance of latitudes and longitudes

8. (a) Give three evidence of earth’s rotation

(b) Explain the contribution of solar energy in liberation of women.

9. Tom and Mary were arguing, Tom insisting that the earth is flat. On the other hands Mary tried to pursued Tom that the earth is round. Using six points, help Mary pursued Tom that the earth is round.

10. The study of geography is a life-line to many students future. Elaborate.

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

013 GEOGRAPHY FORM ONE

ANNUAL EXAMINATION – 2023

Time: 2:30 Hours 

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B caries seventy (70) marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink
5. All writing must be written in the space provided.
6. Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

1. For each of items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from alternative given and write it against item given.

i. What type of rainfall occurs when warm moist wind from the Indian Ocean comes into contact with the cold air mass from land mass?

1. Orographic rainfall
2. Frontal rainfall
3. Convectional rainfall
4. Cyclonic rainfall

ii. John was told by his teacher that the earth makes one complete rotation every twenty four-hour. From which direction does it rotate?

1. West to East
2. South to North
3. North to South
4. East to west

iii. Anna and Asha were required to calculate of a road on a map in Kilometers provided that; the map scale was 1:50,000 and the distance measured on the map was 10cm. Which among the following was the actual distance presented by them?

1. 10km
2. 5km
3. 15km
4. 20km

iv. If the temperature for Dar-es-Salaam at the sea level is 30°C, what is the temperature for Moshi at 300M above the sea level?

1. 31.2°C
2. 28.2°C
3. 30.2°C
4. 32.2°C

v. Which of the following is an example of Residual mountain in Tanzania

1. Mount Sekenke
2. Mount Kilimanjaro
3. Mount Ruwenzori
4. Mount Meru

vi. A branch of geography that enable leaner to acquire practical skills that enhance their ability for interpreting both skills, this is called

1. Physical geography
2. Practical geography
3. Human and economic geography
4. Skills geography

vii. A business woman from Siberia who is found in Eastern part went to Alaska which is found in Western part, for her business trip. What will happen to her in concept of gain and losing the day?

1. Gain a day
2. Loses a day
3. Gain and loses a day of the some time
4. None of the above

viii. The five essential of the map are the one which make the map complete the essential which is used in measuring the distance in the map is known as

1. Scale
2. Key
3. Compass
4. Title

ix. The graph which shows both temperature and rainfall characteristics is called.

1. Bar graph
2. Climatorgraph
3. Isograph
4. Isobar

x. A collection of salt tolerant tree and scrubs grow on estuaries and deltas of tropical coastline is

1. TropicalMansoon forest
2. Mangrove forest
3. Equatorial forest
4. Deciduous forest

2. Match the type of Natural forest in LIST A with the corresponding description in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response in the box below.

SECTION B: (70 Marks)

Answer all questions

3. (a)Amani was wondering to see the rain along the eastern slope of Mt. Kilimanjaro leaving the west with rain shadow effect

(i) Which type of rainfall on eastern side

(ii) With aid of diagram show type of rainfall experienced by Amani.

(b)Describe factors that determine climate of a place

4, (a) On any given map you can locate position of different things by using different methods. Identify the four methods which can be used to locate positions

(b)Convert 1:50,000 into statement scale

(c)Draw signs and symbols of the following

1. Mountain
2. Swamp
3. School
4. Railway

5. Study carefully the data recorded from major weather station from 4^th January 2023 to 11^st January 2023 and answer question that follow

1. Calculate weekly average temp in centigrade
2. Complete the weekly rainfall in millimeters
3. Find temperature range with the week
4. Which is the wettest day in a week? Why?
5. What were the coldest days in a week? Why?

6. Juma and his friend were Watching news on Television on weather forecasting, that tomorrow Morogoro region will experience high temperature

1. As a form one student help Juma explain why the forecast did happen as expected
2. Short list four elements of weather

7. During holiday, Pendo travelled from Dar-es-Salaam to Mbeya but when she reached at Iringa she experienced different climate which differ from that of Dar-es-Salaam and Morogoro.

1. Help Pendo identify five causes of climate variations
2. Give five differences between climate and Weather

8. The earth is not flat but round. Justify this statement using six points

9. (a)Explain what will happen when

1. The earth process between moon and the sun
2. The moon passes between sun and Earth support using diagram.

(b)Identify four resultant effects of earth rotation

SECTION C (15 Marks)

10. (a) How does Tanzania benefit from solar Energy

(b)In which ways does society benefit from weather forecasting?

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMNISTRATION

AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSEMENT

GEOGRAPHY FORM ONE 

TERMINAL EXAMS-MAY – 2023 

013

Time: 2:30 Hours 

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B caries seventy (70) marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink
5. All writing must be written in the space provided.
6. Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

1. For items (i) – (x) Choose the correct answer from alternative given and write its leer on spaces provided.

1. Geography helps the learner to acquire the following things in his/her life except.

1.                       Knowledge and skills
2.                       Understanding their environment
3.                       Guessing future events.
4.                      Conserve their environment.

2. A branch of human – economic Geography that deals with the study of human population is called.

1.                             Biogeography
2.                              Demography
3.                              Geography
4.                            Geology.

3. Dormant volcanic mountains are those which;

1. Have never experienced eruptions
2. Have erupted once but are nolonger active
3. Continue to erupt occassionaly
4. Erupt only then there is an earth quake.

4. A raised part of an ocean is called;

1. A ridge
2. Ocean deeps
3. Continental shelf
4. Deep sea plains

5. The outermost layer of the earth is called;

1.                   The mantle
2.                   The crust
3.                   The sial
4.                  Sima.

6. Which of the following is an example of an extinct volcano?

1. Mt. Elgon
2. Mt. longonot
3. Black forest mountains
4. Mt. Sinai.

7. Movement of the earth around the Sun is referred to as__________

1.      Evolution
2.      Rotation
3.       Motion
4.      Revolution.

8. Which of the following groups are features of the Ocean floor?

1.      Ridge, basin, plateau and water fall.
2.      Continental shelf, basin and water fall
3.       Ocean ridge, continental shelf and continental slope
4.      Horst, plain, basin and volcano

9. Hills, Mountains, Plateaus, plains and valleys make up

1. Continent of Africa.
2. Relief of the earth’s surface
3. Lowland
4. Landscape evolution

10. A body of land completely surrounded by water is referred to as the

1. Gulf
2. Strait
3. Island
4. Cape

2. Match the items from list A with those in list B.

SECTION B (70 Marks)

3. Study the following climatic table of station "P" and answer the questions that follow

(a) Calculate annual mean temperature (b)Find annual range rainfall

(c)Find total annual rainfall of station P (d) Suggest the type of climate of station "P"

(e) mention any five(5) crops that can be grown in station P

4. Mr Kombo decided to measure Sindeni road ,he got 20cm long on the map, what about actual distance of Sindeni road while scale of the map is 1:200000?

5. a. Describe the shape of the Earth

b. There is enough evidence to show that the Earth is Spherical. Give five  (5) evidences that the Earth is spherical. 

6. (a)  List down five seas in the world

(i)     ………………………………………………………

(ii)  ………………………………………………………

(iii) ………………………………………………………

(iv) ……………………………………………………..

(v)   …………………………………………………….

(b) Name five lakes in East Africa

(i)     ……………………………………………………………..

(ii)  ……………………………………………………………..

(iii) ……………………………………………………………..

(iv) ……………………………………………………………..

(v)   ……………………………………………………………...

7.Answer the following questions per the given instructions:-

a)      Mention three kinds of rainfall

(i)     ………………………………………………………………

(ii)  ………………………………………………………………

(iii) ………………………………………………………………

b)     Name five weather elements in your locality

(i)     ……………………………………………………………….

(ii)  ……………………………………………………………….

(iii) ……………………………………………………………….

(iv) ………………………………………………………………..

(v)   ………………………………………………………………..

8.I Differentiate between the following geographical terms.

a)      Aphelion and perihelion

b)     Longitude and Latitude.

c)      Umbra and penumbra.

d)     Lunar and solar eclipse.

II. (a) Name five elements of the solar system.

(i)     …………………………………………………………………………..

(ii)  …………………………………………………………………………..

(iii) ………………………………………………………………………….

(iv) ………………………………………………………………………….

(v)   ………………………………………………………………………….

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Choose any one question.

9. Discuss the significance of studying geography by secondary school students

10. Describe the importance of the components of the solar system

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

013 GEOGRAPHY FORM ONE 

MID-TERM EXAMS-MARCH – 2023 

Time: 2:30 Hours 

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B caries seventy (70) marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink
5. All writing must be written in the space provided.
6. Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

1. For items (i) – (x) Choose the correct answer from alternative given and write its leer on spaces provided.

1. John was told by his teacher that the earth makes one complete rotation every twenty four hour from which direction does it rotate?

1. West
2. South
3. North
4. East

2. A form one student was studying about continents he read that one of the continents was crossed by both tropics, tropk of cancer and tropic of Capricorn which continent was that?

1. Africa
2. North America
3. Europe
4. Asia

3. Some people were transporting water from Nyumba ya Mungu to Mwanga town. An activity undertaken by those people may be studied under which branch of geography?

1. Physical geography
2. Practical geography
3. Human geography
4. Trans – human geography

4. A Branch of geography dealing with field study statistics mapping and surverying is called

1. Physical Geography
2. Human and Economic geography
3. Practical geography
4. Environment geography

5. When the earth is at its aphelion in early July the distance from the sim in about?

1. 500,000,000km
2. 5,500,000km
3. 4,800,000km
4. 15,000,000km

6. Amount of humidity that exists in air is measured by instrument called:

1. Barometer
2. Hygrometer
3. Hydrometer
4. Agrometer

7. Map of school compound or small village in drawn using

1. Large scale
2. Small scale
3. Medium scale
4. Secondary section of the scale

8. Which sequence of the following processes is necessary for formation of rainfall?

1. Condensation, cooling and evaporation
2. Evaporation, cooling and condensation
3. Evaporation, sedimentation and cooling
4. Evaporation, condensation and cooling

9. What is compass bearing of WNW?

1. 270°
2. 337°
3. 315°
4. 327°

10. What name is given to section of Asteroid between mars and Jupiter?

1. Planetoids
2. Kuiper belt
3. Bolides
4. Asteroid Belt

2. Match each item in LIST A with responses in LIST B by writing the letter of correct response below the corresponding item number in table provided.

SECTION B (70 marks)

Answer all questions

3. Direction and Bearing can be used to determine position of a play ground in your school map.

1. Mention the four main direction on the map
2. Using a well labeled diagram, show the eight compass directions and bearings you would use to show location of any feature on that map.

4. (a)Define Geography

(b)Mention three branches of geography

(c) Give reasons why geography in taught in secondary schools.

5. (a)name and explain three layers of the earth

(b)Briefly explain composition of atmosphere

6. (a)Give two examples of ach of the following

1. Fold mountains
2. Volcanic mountain
3. Fold mountains

(b) Explain how volcanic mountains are formed

7. (a)Explain uses of water in daily life

(b)Give meaning of terms below;

1. A Peninsula
2. A ridge

8. (a)What are satellites?

(b)Name five Natural satellites

9. (a)Define solar system

(b)Give importance of Components of solar system

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer Question ten (10)

10. Form one students were taught by their Geography teacher that African continent has major relief features? Giving two examples for each describe the five major relief features the teacher taught students.

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

COMPETENCY BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHYFORM ONE

TIME: 2 HOURS NOVEMBER 2022

Instructions

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

2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and only one (1) question in section C.

3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B carries seventy (70) marks and section C carries fifteen (15) marks.

4. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

5. Cellular phones, calculator and unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.

6. Write your Examination Number on the top right on every page.

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer allquestions in this section

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

1. The students learned about lines measured in degrees, minutes and seconds of a point on the earth’s surface north or south of the equator. What is the common name of these lines?

A. Great circle

B. Latitude

C. Longitude

D. Greenwich.

2. Mr. Chande went to Brazil located 55oW to watch a live football match between Brazil and Germany, a Brazil player scored a goal for his team at 4:00 pm. What will be a time at Mwanza in Tanzania located at 35oE?

A. 4:00 pm

B. 6:40 pm

C. 10:40 pm

D. 10:00 pm.

3. The tourists enjoyed the temperature of Dar es Salaam which was 30oC at the sea level. They also planned to travel from Dar es Salaam to Kilimanjaro. Which is 2500 meters above the sea level. What will be the temperature experienced by the tourists in Kilimanjaro?

A. 5oC

B. 0oC

C. 7oC

D. 90oC.

4. Mr. Kaula constructed map of his village without indicating the scale of that map. What effect will be faced by the user of such map?

A. Failure to identify village boundary

B. Failure to identify the actual size of the village

C. Ability to identify the actual size of the village

D. The content of the map will not be understood.

5. Form one student visited his grandmother at the village, he heard his grandmother saying it may rain today due to sound of frog. That way of prediction weather is called:

A. Modern weather forecast

B. Regional weather forecast

C. Traditional weather forecast

D. Grandmother watched TV.

6. The periodic rise and fall in the level of water in the ocean is known as:

A. Tides B. Waves C. Ocean currents D. Wind

7. Amina moves to the west and crosses the International Date Line. What happens with regard to time?

A. No time is gained or lost B. One whole day is lost

C One whole day is gained D. One whole day is repeated

8. A scale of 4cm representing 18km on the ground, will be represented by representative fraction (R.F) scale as

A. 1:900,000 B. 1:1,800,000 C. 1:450,000 D. 2:800,000

9. A channel diverging from Main River and flowing into the sea or lake by a separate mouth is called.

A. Distributary B. Stream C. Tributary D. River basin

10. The winds which blow from the sea to the land is called; a) Wind breeze b) Sea breeze c) Land breeze d) Ocean currents

2. Match the description of the features of the ocean floor in LIST A with the corresponding features in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct response below:

SECTION B (70 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

3. In each of the following items (i – x), write True if the statement is correct or False if the statement is not incorrect.

i. Global warming is a decrease in temperature on the earth surface

___________

ii. Reforestation is a process of cutting down all trees without replacement _______________

iii. Mozambique current causes rainfall along the eastern coast of Tanzania

_______________

iv. Lapse rate is the gradual decrease or increase in temperature as altitude increases or decreases ________________

v. Hydrological cycle is a continuous circulation of water from earth’s surface to the atmosphere ______________

vi. Dry bulb and wet bulb thermometers are used when measuring humidity, when the air is not saturated the two thermometers show the different readings and when the air is saturated the two thermometers show same readings ______________

vii. Wind is air in motion from low pressure to high pressure area

_____________

viii. A longitudes is an angular distance measured in degree East and South of the equator_________________

ix. The area from which river system collects its rain water is called catchment area______________

x. People living in Dar es Salaam see the sunrise earlier than in Kigoma Because people in Kigoma sleeps longer ______________

4. Study carefully a data recorded from Major weather station January to December 2020 and answers the question below.

i. Calculate the annual average temperatures

ii. Compute the annual rainfall

iii. What type of climate is this?

iv. Give two reasons to support the choice of the climate mentioned in (iii) above

v. In which part of Africa this climate is found?

5. (a). Convert the following scales according to the instructions given

i. “One centimeter on the map represents half kilometer on the ground” Convert this scale into Representative fraction (R.F) scale.

ii. 1:150,000. Convert into statement scale.

b). State the directions of the following bearing.

i. 2700 __________________________________________________________

ii. 1350___________________________________________________________

c). How can we locate positions on map?

i. _______________________________________________________________

ii. _______________________________________________________________

iii. _______________________________________________________________

iv. _______________________________________________________________

6. Form one students at Buhongwa Secondary School visited the weather station at Mwalimu Nyerere International Airport, they saw various instruments and devices. One device was white wooden box, a box had louvers all the sides, and double boarded roof. It mounted on a stand 121cm above the ground, it was the first time for form one students to see that device.

(a) As a form one student identify that device:

(b) Why the device was made like that

(c) Name two (2) instruments kept in it

(i)

(ii)

(d) Mention two (2) uses of the instruments mentioned above.

(e) List two (2) importance of that station in our daily life

(i) __________________________________________________________________

(ii) __________________________________________________________________

7. (a) Madam Bahati is a geography teacher at Karibuni Secondary School, she has taught

her students on branches of that subject. As a form two student describe to us what she said on branches of that subject.

(b) From (a) above, what are the likely four (4) significance of teaching that subject in our schools

8. Carefully study the map given and answer the following questions:

(a) Identify two (2) ways that can be used to calculate area of lake on mapped area

(i) ___________________________________________________________________

(ii) ___________________________________________________________________

(b) Use one of the method mentioned above to calculate area covered by lake

_________________________________________________________________________________

(c) Identify features or things shown at grid references

(i) 450220 = _______________________________________________________________

(ii) 465245 = _______________________________________________________________

(d) Identify elements of a good map that has been shown in a given map

(i) _______________________________________________________________

(ii) _______________________________________________________________

(iii) _______________________________________________________________

(e) State the functions of each element mentioned in (d) above

(i) _______________________________________________________________

(ii) _______________________________________________________________

(iii) _______________________________________________________________

(iv) _______________________________________________________________

9.(a) “Geography” can be defined as the study of the distribution and interrelationship of phenomena in relation to the earth’s surface. Briefly explain how geography relates with:

(i) Biology

(ii) Commerce

(b) Explain the economic importance of studying geography:

SECTION C (15 Marks)

10. Mwajuma and Asha are the students at Maweni Secondary School. One day they were looking pictures in a certain book and met with a good picture showing how the earth looks like. After looking at that picture Asha didn’t want to believe that the earth appears in that way. As a form two student give six (6) facts to support the shape of that picture observed by them.

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

TERMINAL  EXAMINATION

FORM ONE

        GEOGRAPHY

       013                                                

TIME: 2:30 HOURS                                                                               May, 2022

Instructions

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

2. Answer all questions from sections A and B and any two (2) questions from section C.

3. Section A carries twenty five (25) marks, section B forty five (45) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks.

4. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

5. All writings must be in blue or black ink except for drawings which must be in pencil.

6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the Examination Room. 

7. Write Your Examination Number on the top right of every page.

1. Each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter in the space provided.

1.               The term Geography refers to:

1.               Describing of the Earth
2.                Geo and Graphien
3.                The study of man and his surroundings
4.               All of the above.

2.             Geomorphology is regarded as;

1.               The study of soil science
2.                The study of Geology
3.                The study of physical features
4.                The study of flora and fauna.

3.           Geography is sub – divided into; 

1.               Practical, Human, Economic.
2.                Physical, Practical, Human
3.                Human – economic, practical and physical.
4.                Practical, Survey, Statistics.

4.           Agriculture, mining, lumbering can be studied in:

1.               Physical Geography.
2.                Human and economic Geography.
3.                Plant Geography.
4.               Practical and physical Geography.

5.             ocean currents are set in motion by;

1.                 Differences in temperature of water in the ocean
2.                  The earth rotation on its axis
3.                   Land materials blown into the ocean by wind
4.                 Prevailing wind that blows over the ocean
5.                  Gravitational force

6.           The largest ocean on earth is;

1.               Indian ocean
2.                Pacific ocean
3.                Atlantic ocean
4.               Meditererian sea
5.                Red sea

7.         Which of the following statement are correct?

1.               Ocean water has a uniform temperature from bottom  to top.
2.                The surface temperature of the ocean decreases polar  wards
3.                Ocean water in the tropics is warmer on the surface  than in its bottom.
4.               In the polar regions, ocean water temperature is  warmer at the bottom than it is at the surface

8.      The Central body of the solar system is?

1.               The planet
2.                The Sun
3.                The Moon
4.               The Earth

9.           The spinning of the earth on its own axis is known as:-

1.               Rotation
2.                Revolution
3.                Day and night
4.               Distance

10.             A ship moves to the West and cross the International data line. What happens with regard to time gained or lost?

1.               No time is gained or lost
2.                One whole day is lost
3.                One whole day is gained
4.               One whole day is repeated

2. Match the descriptions of bodies in the solar system in List A with the correct solar system body in List B by writing the letter of the correct response below the corresponding item number in the table provided.

3. In each of the items (i) - (x), write TRUE if the statements correct or FALSE if the statement is not correct in the black space provided.

1.               Lunar eclipses prove that the earth is spherical in shape
2.             Precipitation refers to the deposition of moisture and air from the atmosphere on the earth's surface
3.           Solar energy is the arrangement of the planets and solid objects in relation to the position from the sun
4.           Crust is the inner most part of the earth……………………
5.             The continent that is crossed by both tropics of Cancer and Capricorn is Africa .:........
6.           Steroids are solid heavenly bodies revolving around the sun mostly between Mars and Jupiter ......
7.         The use of solar energy minimizes environmental degradation .......... 
8.       Equinoxes means equal day and night hours at all latitudes ........„
9.           An eclipse is described as partial when only a part of heavenly body is obscured .........
10.             Circumnavigation of the earth is not among the evidence to prove that the earth is spherical......

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

4. (a) Differentiate between a continent and an ocean

(b) Name the  continents of the earth

5 .(a) Briefly explain the following;

i) A plain

ii)Plateaus

(b) Diffentiate between fold mountains, block mountains and volcanic.

6.(a) Give two examples, of each of the following;

i.  Fold mountains

ii. Volcanic mountains

iii. Fold mountains.

(b) Explain how volcanic mountains are formed.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section.

7. (a) Outline uses of water in daily life

(b) Give the meaning of the following terms;

i) A cape

ii) A peninsula

iii) A ridge

8.(a) Outline five evidences to verify that the Earth is spherical.

(b) Differentiate the following terms:

 (i) Meteors and satellites

 (ii) Sea and lake

 9.(a) Mention five features of the ocean floor. 

(b) Name the five largest oceans in the world. 

(c) Mention five largest lakes in the world. 

(d) Differentiate the following terms: 

(i)Temperature and humidity 

(ii)Minimum and maximum thermometer 

 (iii) Pressure and wind 

10. (b) Describe the importance of the sun

(b) Write the eight planets which revolve the sun;

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SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM ONE-AUG/SEPT-2021

Time: 2:30Hours

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 25 marks, section B 45 marks and section C 30  Marks
4.   All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5.  All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6. Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (35 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

i) A raised part of an ocean is called;

1. A ridge
2. Ocean deeps
3. Continental shelf
4. Deep sea plains

ii) Which of the following is a fold mountain?

1.              Ruwenzori
2.               Mt. Kilimanjaro
3.               Mt. Usambara
4.              Mt. Evarest.

iii) Which of the following is an example of an extinct volcano?

1. Mt. Elgon
2. Mt. longonot
3.   Black forest mountains
4.   Mt. Sinai.

(iv) Geomorphology is regarded as;

1. The study of soil science
2. The study of Geology
3. The study of physical features
4.  The study of flora and fauna.

 (v) Geography is sub – divided into; 

1.    Practical, Human, Economic.
2.     Physical, Practical, Demography
3.     Human – economic, practical and physical.
4.    Practical, Survey, Statistics.

 (vi) Agriculture, mining, lumbering can be studied in:

1.   Physical Geography.
2.   Human and economic Geography.
3.   Plant Geography.
4.     Practical and physical Geography.

(vii)    If the local time at place A (30 ⁰ N, 30 ⁰ E) is 8.00 a.m., what will be the local time at place B (27 ^O N, 12 ⁰ E)?

A.   6.28 a.m. 

B. 6.28 p.m. 

C. 9.32 a.m.         

 D. 9.32 p.m.

(viii)  Block mountains are formed through:

1.  earthquakes
2.  faulting
3.    folding
4.    vulcanicity

(ix)  Crater lakes are most likely to be formed in

1.   areas of fold mountains
2.   intensively faulted areas
3.   downwarped areas
4.  regions where subsidence is taking place
5. areas of active vulcanicity.

(x)Which of the following pairs is not a correct association?

1.              Isobar and pressure
2.               Isobar and sunshine
3.               Isotherms and temperature
4.              Isohyets and rainfall

2. Match the items from list A with those in list B.

3. In each of the following items (i – x), write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if the statement is not correct.

(i)Ocean trenches are also known as submarine plateaus ....

(ii)Equator is not the Great Circle ...

(iii)An eclipse is described as partial when only a part of heavenly body is obscured .........

(iv)Maximum thermometer records both maximum temperature with a day........

(v)Grid reference and bearing are used to determine the position of a place on a map ....

(vi)A scale helps map interpreters to calculate distance, area and computation of other facts....

(vii)Ocean currents are set in motion by prevailing winds .........

(viii)Juvenile water is also referred as underground water .........

(ix)Circumnavigation of the earth is not among the evidence to prove that the earth is spherical......

(x)    Geography is originated from Greek words Geo and Graphien_______

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

4.(a) Outline five evidences to verify that the Earth is spherical.

(b) Differentiate the following terms:

 (i) Meteors and satellites

 (ii) Sea and lake

 5.(a) Mention five features of the ocean floor. 

(b) Name the five largest oceans in the world. 

(c) Mention five largest lakes in the world. 

(d) Differentiate the following terms: 

(i)Temperature and humidity 

(ii)Minimum and maximum thermometer 

 (iii) Pressure and wind 

6. (a) Mention three ways of locating places on maps.

(b) Name three methods used to measure distance of linear features on a map.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section. 

7. (a) Distinguish the following terms:

1.                       Solar system and solar energy
2.                      Raw materials and manufacturing industries
3.                      Map and scale of a map 
4.                      Plateau and mountain

(b)

1.                      Define lunar eclipse.
2.                      Draw a well labelled diagram to show lunar eclipse.

8.  Carefully study the climatic data given for station X and then answer the questions that follow:

(i) Calculate the annual range of temperature.

(ii) Determine the annual rainfall.

(iii) Calculate the mean annual temperature.

(iv) What type of climate does station X experience? Give reasons.

(v) Suggest the hemisphere in which station X is located.

9. (a) Study the map provided then answer the questions that follow:

(i) Calculate the area of the mine.

(ii) Find the bearing of point B from A.

(iii) Give the direction of A from B.

(iv) State the grid reference of A and B.

(b) Carefully study the climatic graph given and then answer the questions that follow.

(i) Calculate the annual range of temperature.

(ii) Calculate the annual rainfall for the station.

(iii)Calculate the mean annual rainfall for the station.

(iv)Suggest the type of climate for the station.

(v) Give reasons for the suggestion you have given in (iv) above.

10. Describe the factors that influence the climate of a place

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY TERMINAL EXAMINATION

FORM ONE-2021

Time: 2:30Hours

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 25 marks, section B 45 marks and section C 30  Marks
4.              All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5.              All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (35 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

i) The outermost layer of the earth is called;

A. The mantle

B. The crust

C. The sial

D. Sima.

ii) Fold mountains are formed by;

1.  Faulting
2.  Outflow of lava over the land
3.  Wrinkling of the earth crust
4.  Sinking of the earth crust.

iii) Dormant volcanic mountains are those which;

1.  Have never experienced eruptions
2.  Have erupted once but are nolonger active
3.  Continue to erupt occassionaly
4.  Erupt only then there is an earth quake.

iv) Saltiness in lakes have accumulated over a long period of time from;

1.        Volcanic activities in the oceans
2.         Salt rocks lying at the bottom of the sea
3.         Land materials blown by wind into the sea
4.        Rivers that pour their water into the sea
5.         Land materials brought into the sea by moving ice.

v) ocean currents are set in motion by;

1.  Differences in temperature of water in the ocean
2.  The earth rotation on its axis
3.  Land materials blown into the ocean by wind
4.  Prevailing wind that blows over the ocean
5.   Gravitational force

vi) the largest ocean on earth is;

1.  Indian ocean
2.  Pacific ocean
3.  Atlantic ocean
4.  Meditererian sea
5.   Red sea

Vii) Which of the following statement are correct?

1.        Ocean water has a uniform temperature from bottom  to top.
2.         The surface temperature of the ocean decreases polar  wards
3.         Ocean water in the tropics is warmer on the surface  than in its bottom.
4.        In the polar regions, ocean water temperature is  warmer at the bottom than it is at the surface

viii) A raised part of an ocean is called;

1. A ridge
2. Ocean deeps
3. Continental shelf
4. Deep sea plains

ix) Which of the following is a fold mountain?

1.           Ruwenzori
2.            Mt. Kilimanjaro
3.            Mt. Usambara
4.           Mt. Evarest.

x) Which of the following is an example of an extinct volcano?

1. Mt. Elgon
2. Mt. longonot
3. Black forest mountains
4. Mt. Sinai.

2.                 Matching items questions;

SECTIONB.

3. Name the three layers of the earth

(b) Briefly explain the composition of the atmosphere.

4. Differentiate between a continent and an ocean

(b) Name the  continents of the earth

5. Briefly explain the following;

i) A plain

ii)Plateaus

(b) Differentiate between fold mountains, block mountains and volcanic.

6. Give two examples, of each of the following;

i.  Fold mountains

ii. Volcanic mountains

iii. Fold mountains.

(b) Explain how volcanic mountains are formed.

7. Outline uses of water in daily life

(b) Give the meaning of the following terms;

i) A cape

ii) A peninsula

iii) A ridge.

8. Describe why it is important to study geography
9. Using a diagram, explain how relief rainfall is formed

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM ONE-2021

Time: 2:30Hours

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 25 marks, section B 45 marks and section C 30  Marks
4.              All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5.              All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (35 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

1. Which of the following is not affected by the earth’s rotation?

1. Movement of ocean current
2. Direction of prevailing wind
3. Changes of day and night
4. Changes in seasons.

2. The seasons of the year are caused by;

1. Rotation of the earth
2. Lunar eclipse
3. Revolution of the earth
4. Solar eclipse

3. The term Geography refers to:

1. Describing of the Earth
2. Geo and Graphien
3. The study of man and his surroundings
4. All of the above.

4. Geomorphology is regarded as;

1. The study of soil science
2. The study of Geology
3. The study of physical features
4. The study of flora and fauna.

5. Geography is sub – divided into;

1. Practical, Human, Economic.
2. Physical, Practical, Demography
3. Human – economic, practical and physical.
4. Practical, Survey, Statistics.

6. Agriculture, mining, lumbering can be studied in:

1. Physical Geography.
2. Human and economic Geography.
3. Plant Geography.
4. Practical and physical Geography.

7.                     The Central body of the solar system is?

1.   The planet
2.    The Sun
3.    The Moon
4.   The Earth

8.                   The spinning of the earth on its own axis is known as:-

1.   Rotation
2.    Revolution
3.    Day and night
4.   Distance

9. A ship moves to the West and cross the International data line. What happens with regard to time gained or lost?

1.   No time is gained or lost
2.    One whole day is lost
3.    One whole day is gained
4.   One whole day is repeated

10. The four seasons which occur on the earth’s surface are as a result of________

1.   Rotation of the earth
2.    Ferrell’s law
3.    The tilting of the earth on its own axis.
4.   Revolution of the earth.

2. Match the items from list A with those in list B.

3. Write TRUE for a correct statement and FALSE for incorrect statement.

1. The study of Geography does not involve human evolution and his surrounding_______
2. Climatology is a branch of practical geography that deals with atmospheric conditions studied for a long period of time___________
3. Demography deals with economic activities__________
4. Research is a branch of practical geography that deals with a systematic investigation____
5. Environment is what surrounds us_________
6. The study of rocks is called geology______
7.                      Geography is originated from Greek words Geo and Graphien_______
8.                    Biogeography studies the distribution of plants and animals______
9. If you undertake the knowledge of Geography you might be a geologist___________
10.  The Earth’s orbit is more spherical than elliptical in shape

SECTION B45 (Marks)

Answer all Questions in this section.

4. 

(a) Name five elements of the solar system.

(i)     …………………………………………………………………………..

(ii)  …………………………………………………………………………..

(iii) ………………………………………………………………………….

(iv) ………………………………………………………………………….

(v)   ………………………………………………………………………….

    (b) List down two important Great circles

(i)     ………………………………………………………………………..

(ii)  ………………………………………………………………………..

(c) Mention two types of eclipses.

(i)     ……………………………………………………………………….

(ii)  ……………………………………………………………………….

5. Differentiate between the following geographical terms.

a)      Aphelion and perihelion

b)     Longitude and Latitude.

c)      Umbra and penumbra.

d)     Lunar and solar eclipse.

6. Explain for (4) reasons to prove that the earth rotates on its own axis.

a)      …………………………………………………………………

b)     …………………………………………………………………

c)      …………………………………………………………………

d)     …………………………………………………………………

SECTION C

Answer Any two questions from this section

7. Give the meaning of the following geographical terms:-

a)      Geography

b)     Physical geography

c)      Regional geography

d)     Practical geography

8. List down five human and economic activities

a)      …………………………………………………..

b)     ………………………………………………….

c)      …………………………………………………

d)     …………………………………………………

e)      …………………………………………………

9. (a) Why is International Date Line not straight at a certain point?

(b). Give five evidences to prove the earth’s shape

a)      ………………………………………………………………

b)     ………………………………………………………………

c)      ………………………………………………………………

d)     ………………………………………………………………

e)      ………………………………………………………………

(c). If the local time (Mean) of Mogadishu (Republic of Somalia) 45 E is 12:35pm, what will be the local mean time of Mwanza (United Republic of Tanzania) 36 E?

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MINISTRY OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER   EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY  FORM-1

2020

TIME: 2:30 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS. 

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and two (2) questions from section C
3. All writing must be in blue or black ink.
4. All answers must be written in the space provided.
5. Calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) – (ii), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided.

(i) One characteristics of equatorial climate is:-

1. Low rainfall

2. Moderate temperature
3. Low humidity

4. Thick forest.

(ii) Cultivation of cash crops based on application of advanced technology is called?

1. Subsistence agriculture

2. A large scale agriculture
3. Mixed system agriculture

4. A small scale agriculture

(iii)Which one of the following instrument is not the component of a weather station?

1.  Rain gauge 
2.  Wind vane
3.  Microscope 
4.  Stevenson screen

(iv)Which type of climate among the following is different from the other?

1.  Mediterranean 
2.  Savanna
3.  Hot desert 
4.  Equatorial

(v)The height above the sea level is called:

1.  Altitude 
2.  Contour
3.  Latitude 
4.  Ocean

(vi)All meridians pass through:

1. the North and South Poles
2. the East and West poles
3. the Latitudes and Longitudes
4. the Greenwich meridian

(vii)The process whereby water vapour is turned into water droplets is called:

1. evaporation
2. condensation
3. saturation
4. transpiration

(viii)A feature formed as a result of either natural or artificial depression varying in size on the earth surface is called:

1.  Island arc
2.  Fold mountain
3.  Rift valley 
4.  Basin

(ix)A feature formed as a result of either natural or artificial depression varying in size on the earth surface is called:

1.  Island arc
2.  Fold mountain
3.  Rift valley 
4.  Basin

(x)          Contours are lines drawn on maps to join places with the same:

1.    height between mountains
2.    altitude above sea level 
3.  areas between valleys
4.  features in mountains.

2. Match the items in List A with the responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response below the corresponding item number in the table provided.

3. Write TRUE for the correct statement and FALSE for the incorrect statement.

1. The Earth’s orbit is more spherical than elliptical in shape
2. The moon generates light during the night
3. Geography deals with Earth’s features only
4. Mercury is the largest planet in the solar system
5. Equator is the line which divides the earth into two equal hemispheres
6. The solar system contains the sun and its planets which revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits.
7. The Greet word “Geo” in the concept of Geography refers to: draw, write about or describe the earth.
8. The term geography can be defined as the study of the earth as a home of man and other living organisms.
9. Physical geography is concerned with field study, photography work, map work and statistics.
10. One of the importance of studying geography is to understand the social and geographical problems and how to solve them.

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

4.(a) Mention five sources of water in Tanzania.

(b) Mention five uses of water.

(c) Briefly describe the following terms:

(i)Hydrological cycle

(ii)Water conservation

(iii)Water population

5.(a) Outline five evidences to verify that the Earth is spherical.

 (b) Differentiate the following terms:

 (i) Meteors and satellites

 (ii) Sea and lake

6.(a) Outline four ways of determining direction of a place on a map.

(b) List four features of the Representative Fraction (RF) scale.

(c) Suggest two ways of measuring areas with irregular shapes.

7.(a) Mention five features of the ocean floor. 

(b) Name the five largest oceans in the world. 

(c) Mention five largest lakes in the world. 

(d) Differentiate the following terms: 

(i)Temperature and humidity 

(ii)Minimum and maximum thermometer 

 (iii) Pressure and wind 

8.(a) Convert: 

(i)1:50,000 into statement scale. 

(ii)lcm to 4.57km into representative fraction scale. 

(iii)If the map distance of a certain river on a topographical map is 15 centimeters, calculate the actual ground distance of that river in kilometers given that the map scale is 1:50,000. 

(b) (i) Give a difference between Sketch maps and Atlas maps. 

(ii) Give three types of northings. 

(iii) Name two types of grid reference systems. 

9. (a) Distinguish the following terms:

1.  Solar system and solar energy
2. Raw materials and manufacturing industries
3. Map and scale of a map 
4. Plateau and mountain 

(b)

1. Define lunar eclipse.
2. Draw a well labelled diagram to show lunar eclipse.

10. (a) Giving one example, briefly explain four main categories of mountain. 

(i)     …………… …………… …………… …………… 

(ii)  ……………… ……………… ……………… 

(iii) …………… ……………… ……………… ……………… 

(iv) ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… 

  (b) (i) Briefly explain the formation of rift valleys.

(ii) List five rift valley lakes in East Africa.

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

GEOGRAPHY- TERMINAL EXAMINATION-MAY

FORM ONE                                                            

TIME: 2HRS                                                                            2020

NAME:_______________________________________________                         CLASS:___________

INSTRUCTIONS

• This paper consists sections A and B
• Answer All questions in section A and B
• Write your names and class on every page

 SECTION A

MULTIPLE CHOICES

1. Choose the most correct letter from the following questions which bring the correct meaning and write it in the box provided below:

(i) The compass bearing for  South is:

1. 135⁰
2. 180⁰
3. 225⁰
4. 045⁰

 (ii) The four seasons which occur on the Earth’s surface are a result of:

1. Ferrell’s law
2. Rotation of the Earth
3. Revolution of the Earth
4. The tilting of the Earth on its axis

 (iii) The structure of the Earth is composed of:

1. Crust, Mantle and Core
2. Carbon and Sodium
3. Silicon and Alumina
4. Sima and Sial

 (iv) The farthest position from the sun in the orbit of the Earth is called:

1. Lunar eclipse 
2. Aphelion
3. Umbra 
4. Penumbra 

 (v) The path through which planets revolve around the sun is known as:

1. Axis 
2. Solar system
3. Orbit
4. Galaxy 

(vi) The time taken by a planet to revolve around the sun depends on:

1. The energy received from the sun
2. The hotness of the planets
3. The heat generated from the sun
4. Its relative distance from the sun

 (vii) Water and air currents do not move in straight lines due to spinning effect of the earth. The term used to describe this situation is:

1. Deflation
2. Reflection
3. Direction
4. Deflection 

 (viii) Scientists whose work is to study about the solar system and stars are called:

1. Astronomers
2. Geologists
3. Astronomy
4. Comets

 (ix) The central body of the solar system is:

1. The planets
2. The sun
3. The moon
4. The Earth

 (x) The total number of longitudes is:

1. 366⁰
2. 360⁰
3. 365
4. 377⁰