THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

013 GEOGRAPHY

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3:00 Hours Year:2024

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries sixteen (16) marks, section B fifty four (54) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink except drawing which must be in pencil.
5. Map extract of Kimamba (Sheet 182/3) is provided.
6. 6. Programmable calculators, communication devices and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.
7. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (16 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

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

(i) During the night, Mayoo saw a bright object lighting crossing the sky at high speed. Identify the object seen by Mayoo.

1. Meteors 
2. Satellites 
3. Planets 
4. Asteroids 
5. Comets

(ii) Abel keeps records of linear measurements, heights and angles on the earth's surface during surveying. Who is Abel?

1. Cartographer 
2. Booker 
3. Leader
4. Chain man 
5. Follower

(iii) A businessman wants to transport bulky goods from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma. Suggest the best mode of transport that he can use.

1. Air 
2. Railway 
3. Water
4. Pipeline 
5. Cable

(iv) Gold deposits which are near to the surface have been discovered at Mtakuja village, What could be the suitable method in extracting them?

1. Shaft mining 
2. Underground mining 
3. Open cast mining 
4. Alluvial mining 
5. Placer mining

(v) Jaka is living in Dar es Salaam city centre where houses are clustered together. What could be the main environmental problem in the area?

1. Loss of biodiversity
2. Deforestation
3. Soil erosion
4. Desertification
5. Pollution

(vi) What is the local time in Burundi which is located at 29⁰ E when it is 06:00 am in Brazzaville which is located at 14⁰ E?

1. 1100 pm
2. 01: 00 am
3. 07:00 am
4. 11:00 am
5. 10: 00 am

(vii) Miss Shengo uses energy generated from the sun for cooking. Identify the type of energy she is using.

1. Nuclear energy
2. Wind energy
3. Geothermal energy
4. Solar energy
5. Biogas energy

(viii) Which is the main characteristic of the Earth's crust? 

1. It is the thickest layer of the Earth
2. It is the outer layer of the Earth
3. It is the middle layer of the Earth 
4. It is the molten layer of the Earth 
5. It is the hottest layer of the Earth

(ix) Pita was asked by his teacher to identify components of soil in a farm. Which among the following components will be identified?

1. Organic matter, inorganic matter, water and air
2. Inorganic matter, minerals, trees and earthworms
3. Water, air, living organisms and plants
4. Parental rocks, climate, water and organisms
5. Rocks, minerals, water and gases

(x) Mr. Kanjubai established school bags industry near Kanjubai Primary and Secondary schools. Identify the main factor for locating that industry in the area.

1. Capital 
2. Labour force 
3. Power supply 
4. Market 
5. Raw material