THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
013 GEOGRAPHY
(For School Candidates Only)
Time: 3 Hours Monday, 04thNovember 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
(ii) A geyser can be described as
(iii) Which one of the following conditions is important for the growth of coral reefs?
(iv) A time accepted throughout a time zone of 15° longitude is known as
(v) Which sequence of the following processes is necessary for the formation of rainfall?
(vi) Which of the following instruments is used to measure pressure?
(vii) Faulting may lead to the formation of
(viii) Which of the following statements is true to an equatorial region?
(ix) The earth’s crust is also known as
(x) What is the compass bearing of WNW?
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.
LIST A | LIST B |
(i) A tidal wave formed as a result of an earthquake or volcanic eruption. (ii) Denser rocks that form the ocean floor. (iii) A force that causes the bending of the earth’s crust. (iv) Intrusive volcanic feature formed horizontally along the bedding plane. (v) Formed when two caves on opposite sides of headland join up. |
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3. With the aid of diagram, explain any five features formed by wave deposition.
View AnsSECTION 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.
View Ans(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.
View Ans5. (a) What is research?
View Ans(b) Explain four benefits of conducting research.
View Ans6. (a) Explain the best steps required in order to conduct an accurate chain survey.
View Ans(b) What are the five good booking methods used in chain survey?
View AnsSECTION 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.
View Ans8. 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.
View AnsSECTION 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.
View Ans10. Describe six problems facing railway transportation in East Africa.
View Ans11. Elaborate six importance of Mount Kilimanjaro to Tanzania.
View Ans12. Examine six effects of environmental pollution in African cities.
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