113/1 GEOGRAPHY 1

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours    Monday, 07^thMay 2018 p.m.

1. This paper consists of sections A and B with a total of nine (9) questions.

2. Answer a total of five (5) questions; two (2) questions from section A and three (3) questions from section B. Question number one (1) is compulsory.

3. In section A, question number one (1) carries 25 marks and the rest 15 marks, while in section B each question carries 20 marks.

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

5. Map extract of Mbeya (sheet 244/4) is provided.

6. Non programmable calculators may be used.

7. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.

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

Answer question number 1 and any other question from this section.

1. Carefully study the map extract of Mbeya (sheet 244/4) provided and then answer the following questions:

(a) Calculate the area covered by Mbeya Forest Reserve.

(b) What factors are likely to have influenced the location of Mbeya town?

(c) Identify the types and distribution of vegetation cover.

(d) In not less than two points for each, comment on:

(i) Land use.

(ii) Settlement pattern.

(iii) Relief.

(iv) Rock types.

(e) Identify three ways that have been used to show relief.

2. The following table shows population distribution of Tanzania’s 2012 Population Census in five year age groups.

(a) Prepare a bar graph to show the age and sex structure of the population by percentages.

(b) Briefly comment on the nature of the shape of the age and sex structure drawn in (a).

3. Differentiate the following pairs of field research technical terms: (a) Field work and field research.

(b) Research method and research methodology.

(c) Null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis.

(d) Objectivity in field research and objectives of field research.

(e) Quantitative research and qualitative research.

4. Carefully study the photograph below and then answer the questions that follows:

(a) What type of photograph is this?

(b) Identify three types of economic activities which are carried out in the area. Give evidence for each activity.

(c) Give four factors which might have influenced the economic activities mentioned in (b).

(d) Giving a reason, identify two environmental problems which are likely to face the area.

(e) At what time was the photograph taken? Give reasons for your answer.

(f) Identify the activity which is taking place in the photograph. Give a reason for your answer.