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

GEOGRAPHY

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours Year: 2004

SECTION A

PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL GEOGRAPHY

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

(i) River erosion operates in three ways, namely:

1. surface, vertical and lateral
2. headward, vertical and surface
3. lateral, frontal and surface 
4. frontal lateral and headward
5. lateral, subsurface and surface.

(ii) The magnitude of an earthquake refers to:

1. effects produced by the earthquake
2. large amplitude waves known as L-waves
3. point at which earthquake originates
4. total amount of energy released
5. point on the earth surface above the focus

(iii)If Ronaldo scores a goal for his team playing in Colombo (800E) at 4:00pm local time. What will be the time at Mtwara in Tanzania (400E)?

1. 6:40 a.m. 
2. 1:20 a.m.
3. 6.40 p.m.
4. 1:20 p.m.
5. 2:40 p.m.

(iv)Plants with long roots, thorny stems, needle shaped leaves, wax or hair are found in:

1. the Mediterranean region
2. hot deserts
3. tropical grasslands
4. the equatorial region
5. the monsoon region

(v)The part of the earth that forms continental blocks is called:

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

(vi)The temperature of Dar es Salaam at sea level is 31 ⁰C. Whatwill be the temperature of Arusha 2500 metres above sea level?

1. 16⁰C 
2. 29⁰ C
3. 15⁰C 
4. 46⁰ C 
5. 32.5 ⁰C

(vii) Reverse fault is mainly caused by:

1. earth movement
2. tension force
3. an earthquake
4. weathering
5. compressional force

(viii)Which one among the following features occurs in a glaciated lowland region?

1. Esker
2. Cirque
3. Pyramidal peak
4. Hanging valley
5. Arete

(ix)The slow movement of soil particles which can be recogniæed by bending of trees and fences is referred to as:

1. land slide 
2. mud flow
3. soil creep
4. rock fall
5. soil erosion

(x)A drainage system of a river where the river flows in accordance with the rock structure is called:

1. discordant drainage system
2. antecedent drainage system
3. superimposed drainage system
4. back tilted drainage system
5. Accordant drainage system