PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

GEOGRAPHY FORM FOUR

Time: 3Hours

Instructions 

1.         This paper consists of sections A, B, and C with a total eleven (11) questions.
2.         Answer all question in the sections A, 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 should be in blue or black pen, except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil.
5.         Communication devices and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6.         Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet (s

SECTON A (16 MARKS)

1.         Choose the correct answer from among the alternative given.

1.     Which stage of research enables the researcher to identify the needs of the society?

1.  Research output
2.  Research methodology
3.  Problem identification
4.  Research input
5.  Research design

2.  Which of the following are major types of variable in a research process

1.  Qualitative and quantitative
2.  Dependent and independent
3.  Null and alternative
4.  Dependent and quantitative
5.  Alternative and independent

3.                         The Amazon and Congo basin regions characterized by the same geographical backgrounds to human activities, climate vegetation and relief. What would be the general term for these regions?

1.  Natural vegetation
2.  Natural climate region
3.  Natural well
4.  Natural resources
5.  Natural landscape

4.                         Tourist reported enjoying the temperature of Ihefu  Wettland in Mbeya at 1500 Metres above sea level, which is 32⁰C. They also planned to travel from Ihefu to Unguja in Zanzibar, which is at the sea level. What might be the temperature experience by the tourist in Zanzibar?

1.  23⁰C
2.  0.6⁰C
3.  9⁰C
4.  41⁰C
5.  19⁰C

5.   Measures of Central tendency involve

1.  Mode, mean and variables
2.  Mode, arithmetic, mean, data
3.  Mean, mode, and median
4.  Arithmetic mean, mode and variable

6.                         Marine erosion is a constant action of

1.  Wind and running water
2.  Waves, currents, and tides
3.  Swash and backwash
4.  Wave breaks
5.  Wind

7.  Downward or upward movement of the earth’s crust are called

1.  Internal earth movement
2.  Radical movements
3.  Lateral movement
4.  Rational movement
5.  Lateral movement

8.  Physical geography deal with ;

1.  Environment that includes settlement and economic activities
2.  Trade and business
3.  The study of earth’s natural features
4.  Driving and teaching profession
5.  Man made features

9.                         Weather forecasting is important because it

1.  Help people get well
2.  support wild animals
3.  Help people to plan daily activities
4.  Show the origin of weather
5.  Promote people to become rich

10.   Rainwater which flow on the surface without following a proper channel is called

1. Groundwater
2. River
3. Runoff
4. Spring
5. Erosion.

2.         Match the description of environmental issue in list A with their environmental concept in list B, by  writing a letter of corresponding response besides the item number in the answer booklet provided

SECTION B

54 MARKS

Answer all questions on this section 

3.         Carefully study the map extract of Liwale (sheet 280/4) and answer the questions that follows

1.             Giving a reason, identifying the dominant type of rock in a mapped area
2.             Describe three characteristics of the rock mentioned in (a)
3.             Briefly describe two possible reasons for the growth of Liwale town
4.             By using RF scale measure the distance of road in Kilometers from Grid reference 814218  to 809165

4.         To get solution to the people face in their daily lives pertaining to environmental issues, an expert should conduct a Geographic research. With six points, explain the importance of doing that research.
5.         Describe social and economic benefits of surveying
6.         Study carefully the given photograph and answer the question that follow....(necta2023)

1.    With two reasons, suggest the type of photograph
2.    Mention the depositional, emotional and manmade features on the photograph. Give two features for each
3.    Describe three stages of formation of main marine erosion feature seen at the south eastern part of the foreground 

7.         i)Describe the following features

1.    Snowline
2.    Moraine
3.    U- shaped valley
4.    Glaciated landform

           ii) Distinguish between Corrasion and Corrosion 

8.         (a)How do vegetable adapt to the environmental in the desert areas. Give five points.

(b) Explain four characteristics of vegetation found in desert area

SECTION C.

30 MARKS

Answer two questions from this section 

9.         (a) what is weather

(b) Describe six elements of weather 

10.    Describe the lessons Tanzania can draw form solar energy production in U.S.A
11.    Discuss the role played by the textile industries in economy of Tanzania.

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

013 GEOGRAPHY FORM FOUR 

MID-TERM EXAMS MARCH – 2023 

Time: 3.00 Hours

Instructions

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of ten (10 questions
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B fifty (55) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks
4. Programmable calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.

SECTION A (16 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 beside the item number in the answer booklet(s) provided.

1. The extensive highland area with more or less uniform summit level bounded by one or more sleep slope side is called

1. Hill
2. Plateaus
3. Residual
4. Basin
5. Horst

2. Which of the following planets is closest to the sun?

1. Earth
2. Jupiter
3. Mars
4. Mercury
5. Neptune

3. The minimum and maximum temperature recorded is used to calculate

1. Daily range of temperature
2. Annual temperature
3. Monthly temperature
4. Alcohol temperature
5. Relative temperature

4. Rain water which flours on the surface without a proper channel is called

1. Ground water
2. River
3. Run off
4. Spring
5. Well

5. If the temperature at asometres is 24°C what is the temperature of Kilimanjaro 5895 metres above the sea level

1. 10.24°C
2. 34°C
3. 5.67°C
4. 18.5°C
5. 32°C

6. The process of peeling off of rock mass is called

1. Disintegration
2. Weathering
3. Mass wasting
4. Erosion
5. Exfoliation

7. Various method are used in mining activities depending on the occurrence of the concerned mineral, easiness of the method and cost. The following are the common methods of mining except

1. Strip method
2. Placer method
3. Open coast method
4. Underground method
5. Gold, Zinc and Copper

8. Juma observed a type of soil with clearly distinguishable horizon which occurs in definite regions of the climate and vegetation. Which or the following type of the soil he observes?

1. Intrazonal
2. Zonal soil
3. Ozonal soil
4. Clay soil
5. Desert soil

9. What geological time scale tool place in Jurassic era?

1. Volcanic activity
2. Deposition of marine surface sediments
3. Ice age mountain
4. Down warping of the earth
5. Glaciations of East African

10. Taifa stars scored a goal against Malawi in Town Y 150E at 4:00p.m. At what time will cementation at town X 63°W will communicate a goal

1. 4:47pm
2. 10:48a.m
3. 11:12am
4. 1:48pm
5. 6:12pm

2. Match the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer sheet provided.

SECTION B

Answer all questions in this section

3. Study carefully the map extract of Kigoma (sheet 92/3) and then answer the questions that follows)

1. Identify the feature that is found in the following grid references

(i)923617 (ii) 945599 (iii) 910596

2. Calculate the area of Lake Tanganyika from 570 southward. Give your answer in km²
3. What is the length of railway line from grid reference 944633 Eastward. Give your answer in km.
4. With evidence Suggest the type of settlement patterns depicted in the map
5. By providing evidence, explain three (3) human activities and two (2) social activities that might be taking place in the area.

4. The following table indicates scores of Geography weekly test for some form four students at Mwakalel secondary school in 2021

1. Present the data by means of divergence bar graph
2. Give two merits and two demerits of method used

5. Assume you are a chain survey or expert in one of the villages and you have been assigned a task of measuring a distance of a river from point A to point B

1. Which seven steps will you follow to carry out such task?
2. Would you ensure the correctness of measurement as you carry out your task?

6. (a)Mention three of metamorphic rocks

(b)Briefly explain importance of rocks

7. Study carefully the photograph below then answer the questions that follow

1. Name the type of photograph
2. Describe the possible climate of the area
3. Suggest four economic activities that might be taking place in the area
4. Suggest three regions in Tanzania where the photograph might have been taken

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section

8. Explain any six objectives of constructing the Stigler’s gorge hydro-electric power in Tanzania

9. Manufacturing industry plays a great me to the economic development of a country. Clarify any six (6) constraint which face the development of textile industry in Tanzania

10. Plantation is the most common form of Agriculture practiced in Tropical region of Africa, Asia and South America. Justify six (6) characteristics of plantation practiced in these areas

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

FORM FOUR GEOGRAPHY MID TERM EXAMINATION

Time: 3Hours

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 15 marks, section B 55 marks and section C 30 MARKS
4. Map extract sheet for Sikonge(sheet 137/2) is provided.
5. Programmable calculators, cellular phones and any other unauthorized materials are not allowed in examination room.
6. Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer All questions in this section.

1. The layer of the earth that forms the ocean floor is

1. Mantle
2. Sial
3. Sima
4. Core
5. Crust

2. Which of the following is not a cause of desertification in Tanzania?

1. Deforestation
2. Urban growth
3. Shift cultivation
4. Over fishing
5. Bush fire

3. The following factors makes Switzerland Attractive to tourists except

1. Wildlife
2. Good infrastructure
3. Best hospitality
4. Political stability
5. Package tours

4. Which of the following occurs when the moon shadow cast over the earth?

1. Solar eclipse
2. Lunar eclipse
3. Equinoxes
4. Summer solstice
5. Aphelion.

5. The upper section of the river is also called

1. Young stage
2. gradient stage
3. old stage
4. nature stage
5. deposition stage

6. It refers to the seasonal variation of water volume in river valley

1. river capture
2. river rejuvenation
3. River regime
4. river erosion
5. river capture

7. Sand dunes and ripples shares similar features in this way

1. Have crastinal characteristics
2. are formed from ground moraine
3. Originated from river activities
4. are formed by depositional activities
5. are formed in deserts

8. Rift valley lakes are normally deep and narrow, a good example is

1. Lake Baringo and Nakuru in Kenya
2. Lake Victoria in Tanzania
3. Lake Volta in Ghana
4. Qattara Depressions in Egypt
5. Lake chad

9. A basin which consists of layers of permeable rock lying between two layers of impermeable rock is called.

1. Well
2. Spring
3. artesian basin
4. artesian well
5. rill

10. Which of the following is involved in deforming the structure of the earth?

1. gravitation force
2. denudation
3. deforestation
4. overgrazing
5. earth quake.

2. Match the description of the types of agriculture in LIST A with the correct type of Agriculture in LIST B by writing the letter of the correct answer beside the item number in answer booklet provided.

3. Carefully study the map extract of sikonge provided then answers the questions that follow

1. Calculate the total distance covered in kilometers if the car was travelling from Sikonge town (732787) to Lyombakuzoa church (755765) and turned back to Sikonge town.
2. With evidence from the map, describe the nature of relief in mapped area
3. Calculate the gradient from grid reference 835846 to 782786
4. Find the highest point on the given map and give its grid references and direction
5. State the general direction of the slope of the land in the mapped area.

4. Read carefully the hypothetical data representing each crop production in Tanzania in “000” tones, and then answer the questions after it.

a) Mention 5 methods which the given data may be presented.

b) Present the data above through comparative line graph.

c) Why there is a decrease of Tea production year after year (3-reasons).

5. a) What is meant by Research

b) Briefly explain the importance of research to students. (4 points)

c) Differentiate between Primary data and secondary data.

6. a) Define these terms as applied to surveying technique.

1. Levelling
2. Chaining
3. Forward Bearing
4. Booking

b) What are shortcomings of using a “chain” as a measuring instrument where surveying a place (5 points)

8. Study this photograph and then answer the next questions.

Questions

i) What type of photograph is this?

ii) Suggest the natural feature seen at large

iii) Suggest the limitation of the types of transport displayed on photograph-(2 limitation)

iv) Write two significances of the area

v) Suggest two places where the photo might have been taken

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

8. Tanzania is endowed with large virgin lands for farming but yet there is a problem of food shortage, suggest 6 causes for food shortage in Tanzania.

9. Analyze 6 benefits of livestock keeping in East African countries

10. Migration is caused by push and pull factors. Using six points, Justify this statement.