THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM TWO EXAMINATIONS SEPTEMBER 2022

NEW NECTA FORMAT

GEOGRAPHY

TIME: 2:30 Hours

Instructions

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total often (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and section C.
3. All writing must be in blue of black ink.
4. All answers must be written in the space provided.
5. Cellular phones, calculator 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 (15 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 in the box provided.

 i.When the spring equinox does occurs?

1. 3 ^rdJanuary
2. 23 ^rdSeptember 
3. 21 ^st march
4. 4^th July ii.

2. The stretch of land where standard time is accepted throughout a longitudinal zone 15 ⁰ in width.
   1. Time zone
   2. Greenwich mean time
   3. Standard time
   4. Prime meridian time 
3. Deflection of wind and daily rising and falling of tides are among the 

effects of?

A. Earth's movement B. Earth's rotation

3. Earth's revolution 
4. Aphelion and perihelion

 iv. Ocean water occupies about …... . Percent of the earth's surface,

A. 21

B. 29

C. 71

D .70

5. The streams that join together to form main streams.
   1. Distributaries
   2. Drainage
   3. Tributaries
   4. River basin
6. If the temperature at dare s salaam which is at sea level is 32⁰c, what will be the temperature at a place where altitude is 1,500meters?
   1. 0.6⁰c
   2. 23⁰c
   3. 9⁰c
   4. D. 41 ⁰c 

7.   Dormant volcanic mountains are those which 

A. Have never experienced eruptions.

2. Have erupted once but are no longer active
3. Continue to erupt occasionally
4. Erupt when there is an earth quake

8. The region which found between 5⁰ and 20⁰ North and South of Equator
   1. Savanna grassland
   2. Equatorial region
   3. The hot deserts
   4. Mediterranean climate
9. If the temperature of station X is 104⁰F, What is the temperature of the same station in 0C.
   1. 42⁰C
   2.  36⁰C
   3. 21 ⁰C 
   4. 40⁰C

(x) Isohyets are the lines on a map which join all places with the same

1. Height above the sea level
2. Amount of rainfall 
3.  Atmospheric pressure 
4. . Natural vegetation

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

SECTION B (70marks)

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 correct.

1. The moon takes 31 days to make a complete revolution round the earth.
2. The generation and distribution of electric power in Tanzania is done by DAWASCO.
3. Isokinetic is the lines on the map joining places with the same wind movements..
4. Altitude, latitude and ocean current are the factors that affect temperature..
5. Topographical maps used to express descriptive information such as pressure, temperature and crops..
6. The differences between weather and climate based on time and area covered..
7. Always stream channel carries more water in Morogoro region during the dry seasons
8. The planets are called wandering stars in Greek………………..
9. Coal, petroleum, oil, natural gas and wind are examples of nonrenewable resources...
10. Pipelines transport is suitable for carrying water, petroleum and gas.

4.  (a) List down five techniques used in land reclamation

 (b) Briefly explain three major types of rainfall

(c) Give out four sources of water pollution.

(d)Naturally we believe that the earth rotates on its axis from west to east in an anticlockwise direction through 360⁰ with examples describe the evidences that prove that the earth rotates from west to east. Give three points.

 5.   (a) Define the term climate change.

   (b) Give three human causes of climate change

  (c) Briefly describe the impacts of climate change to physical and human environment. Give five

7. (a) What are the values of scale to the map users? Gives three

2. Which methods can be used to locate position of a place on the map? Mention four.
3. The distance of the road from Ifakara to Mang’ula is 38 cm. convert the distance in kilometer if the scale used is 1:50000.
4. Why do you study maps? Give two reasons
5.  A large scale, medium scale and small scale maps all are the types of map scale.

With examples explain how they are distinguished by one to another. Give two reasons.

9. Elaborate five differences between heavy industries and light industries.

SECTION C (15 Marks)

10. Describe six consequences of water shortage to the communities.

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

ANNUAL EXAMINATION

FORM TWO

        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.

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

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

(i) What are the basic components of a map?

1. Title, key, compass direction, margin and scale 
2. Conversion table, north direction, contour and key
3. Topography, map scale, key and margin
4. Grid north, true north and magnetic north

(ii) The following are the measures to improve small scale agriculture in Tanzania except;

1.  provision of soft loans for improved investment in agriculture.
2. encouraging famers to adopt plantation agriculture in rural areas.
3. educating farmers on good farming techniques.
4. establishment of cooperatives that can assist farmers.

(iii) A scale of the map which is expressed as one centimeter on the map represents one kilometer on ground is called

1. Representative fraction 
2. Linear scale
3. Linear scale 
4. Small scale

(iv) Which set among the following shows the long-term observations of a climate of a place?

1. Precipitation, humidity, temperature and wind 
2. Wind, air-mass, mist, fog and temperature
3. Mist, dew point, wind speed and wind direction
4. Wind direction, precipitation, humidity and air-mass

(v) 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

(vi) When does the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere occurs?

1.    21^st June
2.     23^rd September
3.     21^st September
4.    22^nd December.

(vii) Time increases by 4 minutes for every 1  of longitude when one travels from

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

(viii)Which type of mountains results from the eruption of molten rocks from the earth interior?

1.  Volcanic mountains 
2. Block mountains 
3. Residual mountains 
4. Fold mountains

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

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

(x)Which one of the following features are correct set of the ocean floor?

1.  Ridge, basin, plateau and waterfall. 
2.  Continental shelf, basin and waterfall.
3.  Trench, continental shelf and continental slope.
4.  Horst, plain and volcano.

2. Match the items in List A with responses 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 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)Uncontrolled deforestation does not expose soil to erosion and extinction of fauna and flora species ..„.

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

4. The students were watching a video program showing the earth's surface in Tanzania which was irregular. Difference in altitudes and slope give rise to different features and human activities observed in the video program.

(a) Outline five possible features observed by the students.

(b) By giving an example, mention major types of water bodies observed.

(c) Give an example of the main natural basin on the earth's surface observed by the students in the video program

(d) Name four possible types of a large and elevated part of the earth's surface that rise from greater height the students observed.

5. (a) Outline five economic resources which are obtained from water bodies

 (b) Mention five ways of conserving water resources

 (c) List five major means of transport on land.

5. Study the sketch map provided and answer the questions that follow:

1. Name the type of scale which has been used to represent this map.
2.  Mention three ways which can be used to measure the distance of the road in the sketch map.
3. Briefly describe three important basic components of a map.
4.  Convert the given scale into a statement.
5.  Mention three methods which can be used to calculate the area of the forest shown on the sketched map.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section.

7. Elaborate five problems facing the development of mining industry in Tanzania.

8. Explain five measures which can be taken to ensure the sustainability of forests in Tanzania.

9. Write a short essay about problems which face the development of the transport sector in Tanzania.

10. What are the negative results of tourism in Tanzania?

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCE BASED  SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

ANNUAL  EXAMINATION

FORM TWO

        GEOGRAPHY

       013                                                

TIME: 2:30 HOURS                                                         November, 2021

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.

SECTION A: (25 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

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

(i)Branch of Geography dealing with field study, statistics, mapping and surveying is called:

A.Physical geography

B.Human and economic geography

C.Practical geography 

D. Environmental geography.

(ii)When the Earth is at its aphelion in early July, the distance from the sun is about:

A.500,000,000 km

B.5,500,000 km

C.4,800,00 km 

D. 1,500,000 km.

(iii)The amount of humidity existed in air is measured by instrument called:

A.Barometer

B.Hygrometer

C.Hydrometer

D.Agrometer.

(iv)In temperature regions of the world life in mountain and plateau areas is difficult due to:

A.There is high temperature throughout the year

B.There is thin soils, cool climate and difficult and communication

C.There is heavy wild animals and high rainfall D.There is no efficient power and water supply.

(v)The map of school compound or small village is drawn to:

A.Large scale

B.Small scale

C.Medium scale

D.Secondary section of the scale.

(vi)Quarrying, hunting, fishing and lumbering is referred to:

A.Secondary activities

B.Tertiary activities

C.Quaternary activities

D.Primary activities.

(vii)In Africa most farmers leave idle the exhausted piece of land for a certain period of time in order to regain its fertility, this agricultural technique is called:

A.Bush fallowing

B.Shifting cultivation 

C. Sedentary farming

D. Aquaculture.

(viii)Africa has potential river development projects which are multipurpose schemes, since they provide irrigation schemes, flood control, water supply in both industries and domestic and Hydro Electrical power generation centres.The following are prominent H.E.P centres of East Africa, except:

A.Kihansi and Owen falls

B.Nyumba ya Mungu and Inga dams

C.Hale and Mtera dams

D.Kidatu and Seven forks in Tana river

(ix)Which sequence of the following processes is necessary for the formation of rainfall?

A.Condensation, cooling and evaporation

B.Evaporation, cooling and condensation

C.Evaporation, sedimentation and cooling

D.Evaporation, condensation and cooling.

(x)What is compass bearing of WNW?

A.270^o 

B. 337^o 

C. 315^o

D. 327^o

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

Answers:

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)All meridians and the equator form great circle. ____________________________

(ii)Ranching is a practice of rearing livestock with the aim of not producing meat, milk, wool and hides for commercial purposes.  ____________________________

(iii)The moon appears to rise in the East and set in the West because the earth spins from West to East.          _________________________

(iv)Sea Breeze occurs during the day because sea water creates high pressure region in contrast to the land which develops low pressure during the day time.    _________

(v)Large scale livestock farming is also known as zero grazing.   _________________    

(vi)A map showing distribution of natural and manmade features is known as topographical map.                ________________

(vii)Exploitation of natural gases in Tanzania is only done by public companies.            

 (viii) The desert conditions are characterized by scanty vegetation and rainfall.   

    _________________

(ix)Air transport is not affected by adverse weather conditions.     _________________

(x)The flow of water over the ground is known as run-off.           _________________

SECTION B: (45 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

4.(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

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4.(ii)  Commerce

_____________________________________________________________________

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_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

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    (b) Explain the economic importance of studying geography:

(i)_______________________________________________________________

                         _______________________________________________________________

(ii)_______________________________________________________________

                         _______________________________________________________________

(iii)_______________________________________________________________

                           ______________________________________________________________

(iv)______________________________________________________________

(v)______________________________________________________________

                           ______________________________________________________________

5.Carefully study the climatic characteristics of station X and answer the equations that       follow: 

Climatic characteristics:

•Annual range of temperature is very small about 2^oC.

•Total rainfall ranges form 1500mm to 3,000mm per year with no distinct dry season.

•The type of rainfall is convectional rainfall accompanied by lightening and thunderstorms.

•High humidity through the year. 

QUESTIONS:

(i)   Identify the type of climate in station X. ____________________________ 

(ii)   List any three (3) crops which can be grown in station X.

(a)________________________________________________________

(b)________________________________________________________

(c)________________________________________________________

5.(iii)     In which part of Africa this climate is found?

(a)___________________________________________________________

(b)__________________________________________________________       

 (iv)     Mention two (2) main economic activities taking place in this station:

(a)______________________________________________________________

(b)______________________________________________________________

6.Study carefully sketch map of MAFIGA provided and answer the questions that follow:  

MAP OF MAFIGA:

6.          (a)        Calculate are covered by Lake Sutlej in kilometer square

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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(b)Measure the length of road from point A to point B. (Answer in km)

_______________________________________________________________

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_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

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(c)Mention two (2) economic importance of the feature found eastern side of the      map:

(i)________________________________________________________

(ii)______________________________________________________________

(d)Identify the feature found at grid reference 750130:

                            The feature is

_______________________________________________________________

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(e)Name two (2) man made features shown on a map.

(i)________________________________________________________

(ii)________________________________________________________

SECTION C: (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions in this section

7.The types of human activities are always related to the type of settlement. Elaborate four

(4) importance of human activities.

8.Explain why electricity is preferable source of power than fuel wood (Give five points)

9.Suggest any four (4) ways in which the tourism sector can be used to generate more income in Tanzania.

10.Outline five (5) ways of reducing industrial pollution in the world.

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THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHYTERMINALEXAMINATION

FORM TWO-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 direction to which compass needle points is called

1.  Magnetic north
2.  True north
3.  Grid north
4.  Compass bearing

(ii) The condition of the atmosphere recorded for a short period of time is known as

1.  Climate
2.  Rainfall
3.  Weather
4.  Temperature

(iii) The four seasons of the year are the result of

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

(iv) The winds which blow from the sea to land is called

1.  Wind breeze
2.  See breeze
3.  Land breeze
4.  Ocean current

(v)Which type of mountains results from the eruption of molten rocks from the earth interior?

1.  Volcanic mountains 
2. Block mountains 
3. Residual mountains 
4. Fold mountains

(vi)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

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

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

(viii)Which one of the following are block mountains?

1. Usambara, Sinai and Himalaya.
2. Andes, Atlas and Usambara.
3. Usambara, Ruwenzori and Sinai.
4. , Uluguru and Usambara.

(ix)A scale of a map is said to be enlarged when:

1. its denominator is increased
2. its denominator and numerator are the same
3. its denominator is reduced
4. its numerator is increased

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

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

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

3.

1. The continent that is crossed by both tropics of Cancer and Capricorn is Africa .:........
2.  side of mountain that faces the direction of the wind is known as leeward side .......
3. Steroids are solid heavenly bodies revolving around the sun mostly between Mars and Jupiter ......
4. (iii)An eclipse is described as partial when only a part of heavenly body is obscured .........
5. (iv)Maximum thermometer records both maximum temperature with a day........
6. (v)Grid reference and bearing are used to determine the position of a place on a map ....
7. A dormant volcano is one that still experiences periodical eruptions
8. The rotation of the earth results into four seasons of a year .........
9.  Any circle which divides a globe into hemispheres is known as great circle ..........
10. The Stevenson screen is painted white to reflect light from the moon.

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

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

    (b)  Briefly explain the formation of rift valleys.

……………… …… ………… ………………

5. (a) Outline four features of Linear Scale

    (b) Briefly describe five essentials of a map

6. Study the sketch map provided and answer the questions that follow:

1. Name the type of scale which has been used to represent this map.
2.  Mention three ways which can be used to measure the distance of the road in the sketch map.
3. Briefly describe three important basic components of a map.
4.  Convert the given scale into a statement.
5.  Mention three methods which can be used to calculate the area of the forest shown on the sketched map.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section. 

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

(b) Differentiate the following terms:

 (i) Meteors and satellites

 (ii) Sea and lake

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

9. Describe five factors which enhance a conducive environment for generation of energy.

10.Describe five negative effects of crop cultivation to the environment.

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

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

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY MID TERM EXAMINATION-MARCH

FORM TWO-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.

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

1. The Grid reference of station X is 612825. What are the numbers of Eastings and the Northings?

1. 825 are Northings and 612 are Eastings
2. 612 are Northings and 825 are Eastings
3. 282 are Northings and 612 are Eastings
4. 825 are Northings and 216 are Eastings

(ii) People living in Tanga see the sun earlier than in Kigoma. What does this fact indicate? 

1. People in Kigoma sleep longer
2. The earth rotates from East to West
3. The earth rotates from West to East
4. There are many hills and mountains in Kigoma

(iii) If it is 3.00 p.m. at Bukoba 33^oE in Tanzania. What will be the time at Tehran 50^oE in Iran?

1.        10:00 a.m.
2.         4:08 p.m.
3.         4:32 p.m.
4.        10:00 p.m.

(iv) Morogoro at 800m above sea level has a temperature reading of 28^oC. Determine the temperature of Karatu which is located at 1400 metres above sea level.

1. 31.6^oC.
2. 3.6^oC.
3. 24^oC.
4. 24.4^oC.

(v) The side of a mountain facing the direction of  the wind is known as

1. Leeward side.
2. Fore side.
3. Backward side.
4. Windward side.

(vi) A ship moves to the West and crosses the International Date 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.

(vii) The four seasons which occur on the earth’s surface are the result of 

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

(viii) Which of the following is the smallest scale? 

1. 1: 100,000
2. 1: 10,000
3. 1: 25,000
4. 1: 50,000

(ix) Which of the following give the proof that the earth is spherical in shape?

1. Circumnavigation of the earth, solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.
2. Ship’s visibility, lunar eclipse and aerial photograph.
3. Great circles, longitudes and small circles.
4. Lunar eclipse, the planets and the earth’s orbit.

(x) What is the compass bearing of North North West (NNW)?

1. 337½^o  B. 292½^o C. 202½^o  D. 67½^o  

2. Match the item in column A with the corresponding items in column B by writing the letter of the correct item in column B against its corresponding number in column A.

3. Write “TRUE” against a correct statement or “FALSE” against an incorrect statement.

1.  Lines drawn on a map joining points with the same pressure are called Isotherm
2. There is large land surface in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere
3. The growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers is known as horticulture.
4. Pests, diseases, price fluctuation and markets are serious problem in monoculture farming
5. Wind blow from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure. 
6. TAZAMA is the railway line running from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia.
7. The only continent crossed by both tropics of Cancer and Capricorn is Europe
8. Maximum thermometer filled with alcohol is used to determine the highest temperature reached in a day
9. Afforestation process decrease global warming
10. The wise use and control of water resources is known as water supply

SECTION B: (45 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section 

4. a) Briefly explain the following geographical terms 

1. Transhumance

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2. Sedentary farming

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3. Six’s thermometer

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4. Atmospheric pressure

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5. Bush fallowing

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b) Mention five merits of bush fallowing   

1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________

c) With the aid of well diagram explain the formation of solstice  

4. List down five factors which make navigation difficult in most African rivers.

1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________

e) Highlight five benefits of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________

f) Carefully study the climatic data given for station Q and answer the questions that follow:

1. Calculate the mean annual temperature.

2. Calculate the total annual rainfall for the station.

3. Give the annual range of temperature for the station.

4. Suggest the type of climate for the station

5. a) If the map distance of  Ruvu river is 29 centimeters, calculate the actual distance of  Ruvu River in kilometers given that the map scale is 1:25,000.

2. In station P on a map, an area covered by thick forest was found to be 12 full squares and 26 half squares. Calculate the area of the thick forest in square kilometers, given scale: 1:50,000 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Mention five uses of scale in the map

1. __________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________

4. List down five ways of locating features in the map

1. _______________________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

Answer only TWO questions in this section

6. Agriculture in Tanzania is affected with land conflicts. Describe six causes of land conflicts in our country. 

7. Analyze six problems facing coffee production in East Africa 

8. Explain seven advantages of growing cash crops in Tanzania 

9. Discuss six factors affecting water supply in the Sub-Saharan countries 

10. Describe the problems uncounted the development of Rufiji Basin Development Authority (RUBADA)

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THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM TWO-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 (25 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

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

1. The Grid reference of station X is 612825. What are the numbers of Eastings and the Northings?

1. 825 are Northings and 612 are Eastings
2. 612 are Northings and 825 are Eastings
3. 282 are Northings and 612 are Eastings
4. 825 are Northings and 216 are Eastings

(ii) People living in Tanga see the sun earlier than in Kigoma. What does this fact indicate? 

1. People in Kigoma sleep longer
2. The earth rotates from East to West
3. The earth rotates from West to East
4. There are many hills and mountains in Kigoma

(iii) If it is 3.00 p.m. at Bukoba 33^oE in Tanzania. What will be the time at Tehran 50^oE in Iran?

1.        10:00 a.m.
2.         4:08 p.m.
3.         4:32 p.m.
4.        10:00 p.m.

(iv) Morogoro at 800m above sea level has a temperature reading of 28^oC. Determine the temperature of Karatu which is located at 1400 metres above sea level.

1. 31.6^oC.
2. 3.6^oC.
3. 24^oC.
4. 24.4^oC.

(v) The side of a mountain facing the direction of  the wind is known as

1. Leeward side.
2. Fore side.
3. Backward side.
4. Windward side.

(vi) A ship moves to the West and crosses the International Date 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.

(vii) The four seasons which occur on the earth’s surface are the result of 

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

(viii) Which of the following is the smallest scale? 

1. 1: 100,000
2. 1: 10,000
3. 1: 25,000
4. 1: 50,000

(ix) Which of the following give the proof that the earth is spherical in shape?

1. Circumnavigation of the earth, solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.
2. Ship’s visibility, lunar eclipse and aerial photograph.
3. Great circles, longitudes and small circles.
4. Lunar eclipse, the planets and the earth’s orbit.

(x) What is the compass bearing of North North West (NNW)?

1. 337½^o  B. 292½^o C. 202½^o  D. 67½^o  

2. Match the item in column A with the corresponding items in column B by writing the letter of the correct item in column B against its corresponding number in column A.

3. Write “TRUE” against a correct statement or “FALSE” against an incorrect statement.

1.  Lines drawn on a map joining points with the same pressure are called Isotherm
2. There is large land surface in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere
3. The growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers is known as horticulture.
4. Pests, diseases, price fluctuation and markets are serious problem in monoculture farming
5. Wind blow from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure. 
6. TAZAMA is the railway line running from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia.
7. The only continent crossed by both tropics of Cancer and Capricorn is Europe
8. Maximum thermometer filled with alcohol is used to determine the highest temperature reached in a day
9. Afforestation process decrease global warming
10. The wise use and control of water resources is known as water supply

SECTION B: (45 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section 

4. a) Briefly explain the following geographical terms 

1. Transhumance

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2. Sedentary farming

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3. Six’s thermometer

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4. Atmospheric pressure

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5. Bush fallowing

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b) Mention five merits of bush fallowing   

1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________

c) With the aid of well diagram explain the formation of solstice  

4. List down five factors which make navigation difficult in most African rivers.

1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________

e) Highlight five benefits of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________

f) Carefully study the climatic data given for station Q and answer the questions that follow:

1. Calculate the mean annual temperature.

2. Calculate the total annual rainfall for the station.

3. Give the annual range of temperature for the station.

4. Suggest the type of climate for the station

5. a) If the map distance of  Ruvu river is 29 centimeters, calculate the actual distance of  Ruvu River in kilometers given that the map scale is 1:25,000.

2. In station P on a map, an area covered by thick forest was found to be 12 full squares and 26 half squares. Calculate the area of the thick forest in square kilometers, given scale: 1:50,000 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Mention five uses of scale in the map

1. __________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________

4. List down five ways of locating features in the map

1. _______________________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________

6. Agriculture in Tanzania is affected with land conflicts. Describe six causes of land conflicts in our country. 

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

Answer only TWO questions in this section

7. Analyze six problems facing coffee production in East Africa 

8. Explain seven advantages of growing cash crops in Tanzania 

9. Discuss six factors affecting water supply in the Sub-Saharan countries 

10. Describe the problems uncounted the development of Rufiji Basin Development Authority (RUBADA)

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THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY MID TERM EXAMINATION-MARCH

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. Write down the letter of the most correct answer for each of the following questions;

1. The large ball burning in the space is;

1. Star b) milk way  c) universe  d) moon

2. The four season which occurs on the earth’s surface are the result of;

1. Circumnavigation of the earth  c) Earth’s axis
2. Rotation     d) revolution

3. The body of solar system is;

1. The planet b) the sun c) the moon d) the Earth

4. The spinning of the earth on its own axis known as;

1. Revolution  c) day and night
2. Rotation of the Earth d) Solar system

5. What will happen when ships moves to the West and cross the International date line (IDL);

1. No day is gain or lost  c) one whole day is gain
2. One whole day is lost  d) one whole day is repeated

6.  Which of the following is not aspect of Geography;

1. Human right education  c) Different land forms
2. Map reading   d) practical geography

7. If it  is 12.00pm in Kenya 45ᴼE, what will be the time of Central Africa republic 30ᴼE

1. 11:00pm  b) 06:00pm  c) 11:00am d) 12:00pm

8. The satellite of the Earth is;

1. Asteroids  b) comet c) moon d) sun

9. The smallest planet in the solar system is;

1. Jupiter b) Saturn c) Uranus d) Earth

10. Which is the source of solar energy:

1. Solar power b) the sun c) stars d) solar panel

ANSWERS

2. Match the terms in list A that responding with the response of list B and write its answer in the box provided below: (10 marks)

ANSWERS

3. The following statements are either correct or incorrect. Write “T” for correct F for incorrect (10 marks)

1. The deepest lake in Africa is lake Tanganyika
2. Human activities geography deals with soil, landforms and water bodies
3. In leap year February has 28 days instead of 29 days
4. Prime meridian is also called Greenwich Meridian
5. Lunar eclipse occurs during the right
6. All longitude and Latitude run from North to South
7. There are four seasons of the year
8. The Earth rotates from West to East
9. Solar energy does not promote environment conservation
10. Great circles divides the Earth equally

ANSWERS

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

4. Define the following terms (10 marks)

1. Pangea

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2. Longitude

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3. Great circle

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4. Seasons

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5. Geroid

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5. Differentiate between the following geographical items; (10 marks)

1. Umbra and Penumbra

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2. Apogee and Perigee

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3. Solar system and solar energy

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4. Rotation and revolution

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5. Aphelion and Perihelion

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6. (a) Mention and draw the arrangement of all planets (05 marks)

(b) With the help of diagram explain the occurrence of the Lunar eclipse. (05 marks)

SECTION C ( Marks)

Answer two Questions from this section

7. Mention five evidence which prove the Earths is spherical shape (05 marks)

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8.  Explain how solar energy emancipation women

9. Explain five points uses of solar energy

10. Explain five points on how solar energy used as alternative way of conserving environment

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