THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

013 GEOGRAPHY

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

TIME: 3 Hours Thursday, October 13, 2005 p.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 Tabora sheet 118/2 is provided.

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

5. Electronic calculators are not allowed in the examination room.

6. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

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

SECTION A (25 marks)

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) The earth’s shape is a flattened sphere which is called

1. ekman spiral
2. geoid
3. globe
4. galtax 
5. spherical.

(ii) ________ occurs when three heavenly bodies are in one line and one of them being the source of light.

1. Solar system 
2. Equinox 
3. Eclipse 
4. Solstice 
5. Solar radiation.

(iii) The Secretary General of the UN addressed the world from New York (75°W 42°N) at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. At what time and day will people in Dar Es Salaam (45°E 06°S) hear the same speech?

1. 3:30 a.m. Wednesday 
2. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 
3. 11:30 p.m. Wednesday 
4. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 
5. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

(iv) The temperature at Moshi 950 metres is 24°C. What will the temperature be at Uhuru Peak 5,895 metres above sea level?

1. 32°C 
2. ?8°C 
3. ?24°C 
4. 18°C 
5. 0°C

(v) When two forces act away from each laterally, they are called

1. lateral forces 
2. orogenic forces 
3. vertical forces
4. compressional forces 
5. tensional forces.

(vi) A delta which is found in a lake is called ________ delta.

1. marine 
2. lacustrine 
3. alluvial 
4. arcute 
5. bird’s foot

(vii) A natural outflow of water from the surface rock is known as

1. oasis 
2. stream 
3. artesian well 
4. spring 
5. aquifer.

(viii) When several rivers drain into a depression they form a drainage system called ________ drainage.

1. radial
2. superimposed 
3. trellised 
4. centripetal 
5. dendritic

(ix) A soluble rock with jointed structure resembling a wall is called

1. granite 
2. grike 
3. basalt 
4. limestone 
5. clint.

(x) The Barysphere of the earth is made up of

1. silica and magnesia 
2. silica and alumina
3. iron and nickel
4. iron and zinc
5. iron and alumina.