NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION  

013 GEOGRAPHY

(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 3 Hours Monday, 04^thNovember 2013 a.m.

Instructions

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

2. Answer all questions in sections A, B and C and one (1) question from each part of section D.

3. Map extract of Kigoma (Series Y742 sheet 92/3) is provided.

4. Credit will be given for the use of relevant sketch maps and diagrams.

5. Calculators and cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

6. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s)

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL GEOGRAPHY

1. For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number.

(i) A cirque is

1.  an arm-chair shaped depression on a glaciated lowland area
2.  an arm-chair shaped depression on the sides of a glaciated mountain
3.  an arm-chair shaped depression in the desert areas 
4.  an arm-chair shaped valley in glaciated areas
5.  an arm-chair shaped depression on the plateau.

(ii) A geyser can be described as

1.  a hot spring
2.  an explosion of volcanic vapour
3.  a fountain of superheated water and steam
4.  a thermal stream 
5.  a pool of hot water.

(iii) Which one of the following conditions is important for the growth of coral reefs?

1.  Warm and muddy river water
2.  Warm and muddy sea water
3.  Warm and clear sea water 
4.  Warm and clear tape water
5.  Warm and clear river water.

(iv) A time accepted throughout a time zone of 15° longitude is known as

1.  local time
2.  noon time
3.  greenwich mean time
4.  sun time
5.  standard time.

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

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

(vi) Which of the following instruments is used to measure pressure?

1.  Wet and dry bulb thermometer
2.  Aneroid barometer
3.  Anemometer 
4.  Rain gauge
5.  Hygrometer.

(vii) Faulting may lead to the formation of

1.  rift valleys 
2.  moraines 
3.  ox-bow lakes 
4.  boulder clays 
5.  yardangs.

(viii) Which of the following statements is true to an equatorial region?

1.  It has a small annual range of temperature
2.  It has four rainfall maxima
3.  It experiences temperatures below 20°C
4.  It has a high annual range of temperature
5.  It is found between 15° and 30° north and south of the equator.

(ix) The earth’s crust is also known as

1.  atmosphere 
2.  hydrosphere
3.  mantle
4.  lithosphere
5.  troposphere.

(x) What is the compass bearing of WNW?

1.  270° 
2.  337°
3.  315°
4.  327°
5.  292°

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

3. With the aid of diagram, explain any five features formed by wave deposition.

SECTION B (27 Marks)

Answer all questions this section.

APPLICATION OF STATISTICS, INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND ELEMENTARY SURVEYING

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

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

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

(ii) Calculate the standard deviation.

5. (a) What is research?

(b) Explain four benefits of conducting research.

6. (a) Explain the best steps required in order to conduct an accurate chain survey.

(b) What are the five good booking methods used in chain survey?

SECTION C (28 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

MAP READING AND PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION

7. Study the printed map extract of Kigoma (Series Y742 sheet 92/3), then answer the following questions:

(a) By using the vertical scale of 1cm to 20m, draw a cross section from grid reference 91057 to grid reference 932620 and determine its Vertical Exaggeration (V.E).

(b) With vivid evidence from the map, mention the major types of transport shown in the area.

(c) Apart from fishing activities, use concrete evidence to name other economic activities taking place in the area.

(d) In which hemisphere is the mapped area located? Give evidence for your answer.

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

(a) Identify the type of photograph. Give concrete evidence 

(b) By providing evidence from the photograph, describe the relief of the area.

(c) Explain three possible factors which have contributed to the growth of this town.

(d) Apart from providing shade, explain any other three advantages of the vegetation shown on the photograph.

SECTION D (20 Marks)

Answer one (1) question from each part.

PART 1: REGIONAL FOCAL STUDIES

9. Explain six factors which account for the development of car manufacturing industry in Japan.

10. Describe six problems facing railway transportation in East Africa.

11. Elaborate six importance of Mount Kilimanjaro to Tanzania.

12. Examine six effects of environmental pollution in African cities.