PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FORM ONE MIDTERM EXAMINATION MARCH 2026

013  GEOGRAPHY

 Time: 2:30 Hours

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten(10) questions.
2. Answer all questions in the space provided.
3. Section A carries fifteen(15) marks, section B carries seventy(70)marks and section C carries fifteen(15)marks.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink, except drawings which must be in pencil

SECTION A (15Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1.For each of the items (i) -(x) choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided.

(i) The earth is the only planet in the solar system that support life.Its surface is made up of

1. land and water 
2. rocks and gases
3. Interplanetary dust and gases 
4. dark matter 

(ii) The theory that explain the complex problems of the origin and characteristics of the solar system and the earth

1. The creation theory 
2. The Inter stellar dust hypothesis
3. The big bang theory 
4. Nebular hypothesis

(iii) Form one student was arguing about the shape of the earth.As knowledgeable student the shape of the earth is

1. Perfect sphere 
2. Cycle
3. Flattened sphere 
4. Oblate

(iv) Some people were transporting watermelons from Tanga to Arusha.The activities undertaken by these people may be studied in the branch of geography known as

1. Human geography 
2. Physical geography
3. Practical geography 
4. Chemical geography

(v) The seasons of the year are caused by

1. Rotation of the earth 
2. Revolution of the earth
3. Lunar eclipse 
4. Solar eclipse 

(vi) The theory that explain the origin of the universe is known as

1. The big bang theory 
2. The continental drift theory
3. The Nebular hypothesis 
4. The plate tectonic theory 

(vii) The main source of energy on the earth is

1. Wind 
2. Water
3. The sun 
4. Natural gas

(viii) Branches of geography includes

1. Human,economic and regional 
2. Physical,regional and practical
3. Practical, human and regional 
4. Practical,environmental and regional 

(ix) Identify the correct arrangement of the planets

1. Mercury,Venus,Mars and Earth 
2. Venus,Mercury,Mars and Earth
3. Mercury,Venus,Earth and Mars 
4. Mars,Mercury,Venus and Earth

x) Big Bang theory was proposed by Lemaitre Georges and Edwin Hubble in 1920s who explain about

1. Gravitational force 
2. Great explosion occurred 
3. Planet small 
4. Asteroids

ANSWERS

2. Match the item in List A with the correct response in List B by writing the letter below the number of the corresponding item in the answer table provided.

ANSWERS

SECTION B (70 marks)

Answer all questions in this section

3.Keshomshara is a geography teacher at green star secondary school,one day he met a new form one student who wanted to get more clarification on the concept concerning to solar system. A teacher assigned to make this concept clear to your fellow form one through the following guidelines a) Provide the meaning of solar system

b) Mention eight planets in the solar system in a sequence form

4.Most of the students gets confusion when trying to explain some geographical terms.As a form one student how can you help those students to attempt such task for each of the following

1. Milk way
2. Galaxy
3. Planets
4. Solar energy
5. Equinox

5. Differentiate the following concepts used in geography

1. Inter stellar dust hypothesis and Nebular hypothesis
2. Orbit and axis
3. Big bang theory and creation theory
4. Rotation and revolution
5. Aphelion and perihelion

6. Some people having a notion that students whose geography subject is priority to have nothing to gain in their daily life. mention five points to tell these people how geography is important.

7.Our earth is not static it is constantly in motion since it has several movements including rotation, outline five evidence that shows that the earth is rotating

8. Tanzania government insist her people on the use of solar energy, as a form one student describe to them on the general merits of solar energy in our daily life mention five points

9. Outline five human activities which need geographical knowledge.

SECTION C (15 marks )

Answer question ten (10)

10. Form one students learn about shape of the earth in the topic “the planet earth” in this topic taught that the earth is not flat surface but sphere, help them to describe at least five pieces of evidence to justify the spherical shape of the earth.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

GEOGRAPHY  FORM ONE-MID TERM-EXAMINATION

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

MARCH-APRIL-2025

TIME: 2HRS 30 MIN

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. This paper consist of section A, B, and C with total of 10 questions.

2. Answer all questions

3. Section A carry fifteen 15 marks, section B seventy 70 marks and fifteen 15 marks in section C.

4. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

5. Write your Assessment number / Name at the top right hand corner of every page

SECTION A: 15 MARKS

1. For each of the items numbered (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from alternatives given.

1.             Which of the following theories explains that the solar system was formed from cold spinning clouds of gases?

    A) Big Bang theory

    B) Nebular hypothesis

    C) Inter-stellar dust hypothesis

    D) Creation theory   

(ii) The Big Bang theory was proposed in:

A) 1950s

B) 1930s

C) 1920s

D) 1940s  

(iii) What is the approximate distance of the Earth from the sun?

A) 100 million kilometers

B) 120 million kilometers

C) 150 million kilometers

D) 180 million kilometers  

(iv) The shape of the Earth is:

A) A perfect sphere

B) Oblate spheroid

C) Flat

D) Triangular  

(v) What is the equatorial circumference of the Earth?

A) 40076 kilometers

B) 39955 kilometers

C) 12713 kilometers

D) 12757 kilometers  

(vi) Who proposed the Inter-Stellar dust hypothesis?

A) Lemaitre Georges

B) Edwin Hubble

C) Otto Schmidt

D) Immanuel Kant  

(vii) The word 'geography' is derived from Greek words meaning:

A) Studying the sky

B) Writing about the Earth

C) Measuring the land

D) Exploring the oceans

(viii) Who is known as the father of geography?

A) Aristotle

B) Ptolemy

C) Eratosthenes

D) Socrates

(ix) Which of the following is a major branch of geography?

A) Astronomy

B) Geology

C) Physical geography

D) Biology

(x) Human geography is concerned with the study of:

A) Natural features of the Earth

B) Man-made features on the Earth’s surface

C) Atmospheric processes

D) Distribution of plants and animals

2. Match the items in Column A with the corresponding responses in Column B:

SECTION B: 70 MARKS-ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

3. (a)Describe the Big Bang theory.   

(b) Explain the Inter-Stellar dust hypothesis.  

4. (a) What are the distinctive features of planet Earth?  

(b) Why is water essential for life on Earth?  

5.(a)What are the challenges facing the planet Earth?  

(b) How does the Earth's axial tilt affect the planet?  

(c) Explain how sunrise and sunset provide evidence of the Earth’s shape.  

6. (a) Describe how a lunar eclipse demonstrates that the Earth is spherical.

(b) What does the term 'geography' mean?  

7. (a) What is the focus of physical geography?  

(b) How does human geography differ from physical geography?  

8. (a)What is the role of practical geography?  

(b) Why is the study of geography important?  

9. (a) Give an example of how geography is related to another discipline.  

(b) How does geography help us understand the distribution of natural resources?  

10. Explain the relationship between geography and environmental conservation.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

GEOGRAPHY FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS.  

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with the total of ten (10) questions.  
2. Answer all questions in each section.  
3. Section A carries 15 marks, section B  70marks and section C carries 15marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.  
5. All answer must be written in the space provided to you.  
6. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized materials are NOT allowed in the examination room.  
7. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheet(s) 

 Section A.  (30 MARKS)

1.                         Choose the correct answer from alternative given;

1.     Which of the following planet is closest to the sun?

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

2.   Which of the following Planets is furthest from the sun?

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

3.                  What is the position of the earth from the sun?

1.  Second.
2.  Third.
3.  Fourth.
4.  Last.
5.  The last but one.

4.                   Which of the following bodies is the centre of the solar system?

1.  Sun.
2.  Earth.
3.  Moon.
4.  Meteor.
5.  Planet.

5.         Which of the following is not true about the uses of solar energy?

1. Solar energy is used for heating homes.
2. Solar energy is used for drying clothes and grains.
3. Solar energy is used in heavy industries.
4. Solar energy is used as source of light.
5. Solar energy is used to drive carts.

6.       Which of the following statement is true regarding satellites?

1. All satellites are bigger than the earth.
2. All the planets have satellites.
3. Some planets have satellites, some do not.
4. The moon is a satellite that produces its own light.
5. Saturn has no natural satellite.

7.  Which of the following is true regarding the earth?

1. It is the third largest planet in the solar system.
2. It is the only planet that is known to support life.
3. It revolves around the sun once in every 364 days.
4. It revolves in an orbit that crosses orbits of the planet.
5. It has an average temperature of about 100°C.

8.  Which of the following is true regarding planets?

1. All planets revolve around the sun.
2. They take 364 days to complete one revolution.
3. All planets revolve around the sun on the same orbit.
4. The temperature of the planets increase with increasing distance from the sun.
5. All planets rotate around the sun.

9.       Day and midnight are caused by

1. Earth’s rotation.
2. Earth’s revolution.
3. Distance of the earth from the moon.
4. Distance of the earth from the sun.
5. Eclipse of the moon.

10.         Places on the East of the Greenwich experience sunrise before places on the West because the earth:

1. Rotates from the east to west.
2. Rotates from the west to the east.
3. Revolves around the sun.
4. Is very far from the sun.
5. Is very close to the sun.

2. Match each statement in Column A with its corresponding item in Column B

3. (a) Mention four job opportunities that can be obtained after studying Geography.

(b) Mention any four activities that require geography knowledge and skills.

4. Describe the following terms;

1. The planet
2. The sun
3. Orbit
4. Solar system
5. Solar energy

5.. (a) Differentiate between meteriotes and asteroids

(b) List four domestic uses of solar energy

6. Define the terms;

1. Rotation of the earth
2. Revolution of the earth

(b) What are the outcomes of rotation of the earth?

7. Describe the importance of latitudes and longitudes

8. (a) Give three evidence of earth’s rotation

(b) Explain the contribution of solar energy in liberation of women.

9. Tom and Mary were arguing, Tom insisting that the earth is flat. On the other hands Mary tried to pursued Tom that the earth is round. Using six points, help Mary pursued Tom that the earth is round.

10. The study of geography is a life-line to many students future. Elaborate.

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

013 GEOGRAPHY FORM ONE 

MID-TERM EXAMS-MARCH – 2023 

Time: 2:30 Hours 

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B caries seventy (70) marks
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink
5. All writing must be written in the space provided.
6. Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

1. For items (i) – (x) Choose the correct answer from alternative given and write its leer on spaces provided.

1. John was told by his teacher that the earth makes one complete rotation every twenty four hour from which direction does it rotate?

1. West
2. South
3. North
4. East

2. A form one student was studying about continents he read that one of the continents was crossed by both tropics, tropk of cancer and tropic of Capricorn which continent was that?

1. Africa
2. North America
3. Europe
4. Asia

3. Some people were transporting water from Nyumba ya Mungu to Mwanga town. An activity undertaken by those people may be studied under which branch of geography?

1. Physical geography
2. Practical geography
3. Human geography
4. Trans – human geography

4. A Branch of geography dealing with field study statistics mapping and surverying is called

1. Physical Geography
2. Human and Economic geography
3. Practical geography
4. Environment geography

5. When the earth is at its aphelion in early July the distance from the sim in about?

1. 500,000,000km
2. 5,500,000km
3. 4,800,000km
4. 15,000,000km

6. Amount of humidity that exists in air is measured by instrument called:

1. Barometer
2. Hygrometer
3. Hydrometer
4. Agrometer

7. Map of school compound or small village in drawn using

1. Large scale
2. Small scale
3. Medium scale
4. Secondary section of the scale

8. Which sequence of the following processes is necessary for formation of rainfall?

1. Condensation, cooling and evaporation
2. Evaporation, cooling and condensation
3. Evaporation, sedimentation and cooling
4. Evaporation, condensation and cooling

9. What is compass bearing of WNW?

1. 270°
2. 337°
3. 315°
4. 327°

10. What name is given to section of Asteroid between mars and Jupiter?

1. Planetoids
2. Kuiper belt
3. Bolides
4. Asteroid Belt

2. Match each item in LIST A with responses in LIST B by writing the letter of correct response below the corresponding item number in table provided.

SECTION B (70 marks)

Answer all questions

3. Direction and Bearing can be used to determine position of a play ground in your school map.

1. Mention the four main direction on the map
2. Using a well labeled diagram, show the eight compass directions and bearings you would use to show location of any feature on that map.

4. (a)Define Geography

(b)Mention three branches of geography

(c) Give reasons why geography in taught in secondary schools.

5. (a)name and explain three layers of the earth

(b)Briefly explain composition of atmosphere

6. (a)Give two examples of ach of the following

1. Fold mountains
2. Volcanic mountain
3. Fold mountains

(b) Explain how volcanic mountains are formed

7. (a)Explain uses of water in daily life

(b)Give meaning of terms below;

1. A Peninsula
2. A ridge

8. (a)What are satellites?

(b)Name five Natural satellites

9. (a)Define solar system

(b)Give importance of Components of solar system

SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer Question ten (10)

10. Form one students were taught by their Geography teacher that African continent has major relief features? Giving two examples for each describe the five major relief features the teacher taught students.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM ONE-2021

Time: 2:30Hours

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 25 marks, section B 45 marks and section C 30  Marks
4.              All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5.              All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6.              Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

 SECTION A (35 Marks)

 Answer All questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

1. Which of the following is not affected by the earth’s rotation?

1. Movement of ocean current
2. Direction of prevailing wind
3. Changes of day and night
4. Changes in seasons.

2. The seasons of the year are caused by;

1. Rotation of the earth
2. Lunar eclipse
3. Revolution of the earth
4. Solar eclipse

3. The term Geography refers to:

1. Describing of the Earth
2. Geo and Graphien
3. The study of man and his surroundings
4. All of the above.

4. Geomorphology is regarded as;

1. The study of soil science
2. The study of Geology
3. The study of physical features
4. The study of flora and fauna.

5. Geography is sub – divided into;

1. Practical, Human, Economic.
2. Physical, Practical, Demography
3. Human – economic, practical and physical.
4. Practical, Survey, Statistics.

6. Agriculture, mining, lumbering can be studied in:

1. Physical Geography.
2. Human and economic Geography.
3. Plant Geography.
4. Practical and physical Geography.

7.                     The Central body of the solar system is?

1.   The planet
2.    The Sun
3.    The Moon
4.   The Earth

8.                   The spinning of the earth on its own axis is known as:-

1.   Rotation
2.    Revolution
3.    Day and night
4.   Distance

9. A ship moves to the West and cross the International data line. What happens with regard to time gained or lost?

1.   No time is gained or lost
2.    One whole day is lost
3.    One whole day is gained
4.   One whole day is repeated

10. The four seasons which occur on the earth’s surface are as a result of________

1.   Rotation of the earth
2.    Ferrell’s law
3.    The tilting of the earth on its own axis.
4.   Revolution of the earth.

2. Match the items from list A with those in list B.

3. Write TRUE for a correct statement and FALSE for incorrect statement.

1. The study of Geography does not involve human evolution and his surrounding_______
2. Climatology is a branch of practical geography that deals with atmospheric conditions studied for a long period of time___________
3. Demography deals with economic activities__________
4. Research is a branch of practical geography that deals with a systematic investigation____
5. Environment is what surrounds us_________
6. The study of rocks is called geology______
7.                      Geography is originated from Greek words Geo and Graphien_______
8.                    Biogeography studies the distribution of plants and animals______
9. If you undertake the knowledge of Geography you might be a geologist___________
10.  The Earth’s orbit is more spherical than elliptical in shape

SECTION B45 (Marks)

Answer all Questions in this section.

4. 

(a) Name five elements of the solar system.

(i)     …………………………………………………………………………..

(ii)  …………………………………………………………………………..

(iii) ………………………………………………………………………….

(iv) ………………………………………………………………………….

(v)   ………………………………………………………………………….

    (b) List down two important Great circles

(i)     ………………………………………………………………………..

(ii)  ………………………………………………………………………..

(c) Mention two types of eclipses.

(i)     ……………………………………………………………………….

(ii)  ……………………………………………………………………….

5. Differentiate between the following geographical terms.

a)      Aphelion and perihelion

b)     Longitude and Latitude.

c)      Umbra and penumbra.

d)     Lunar and solar eclipse.

6. Explain for (4) reasons to prove that the earth rotates on its own axis.

a)      …………………………………………………………………

b)     …………………………………………………………………

c)      …………………………………………………………………

d)     …………………………………………………………………

SECTION C

Answer Any two questions from this section

7. Give the meaning of the following geographical terms:-

a)      Geography

b)     Physical geography

c)      Regional geography

d)     Practical geography

8. List down five human and economic activities

a)      …………………………………………………..

b)     ………………………………………………….

c)      …………………………………………………

d)     …………………………………………………

e)      …………………………………………………

9. (a) Why is International Date Line not straight at a certain point?

(b). Give five evidences to prove the earth’s shape

a)      ………………………………………………………………

b)     ………………………………………………………………

c)      ………………………………………………………………

d)     ………………………………………………………………

e)      ………………………………………………………………

(c). If the local time (Mean) of Mogadishu (Republic of Somalia) 45 E is 12:35pm, what will be the local mean time of Mwanza (United Republic of Tanzania) 36 E?

THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATIO AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

FORM ONE MID TERM EXAMINATIONS- MARCH 2020

013       GEOGRAPHY

Duration: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS.

1.               This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2.               Answer all questions in section A and B and two (2) questions from section C
3.               All writing must be in blue or black ink.
4.               All answers must be written in the space provided.
5.               Calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6.               Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) – (ii), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided.

 (i) Temperature decreases with altitudes at the rate of:-

1. 1.6C? for every 100 metres
2. 16C? for every 100 metres
3. 0.6C? for every 100 metres
4. 0.16C? for every 100 metres

 (ii) The rotation of the earth causes the following except?

1. Day and night
2. The different of one hour between two meridians of 15? width.
3. Seasons
4. The deflection of winds and ocean current.

(iii) Which of the following is the proper arrangement of the first five (5) planets of the solar system      according to the distance from the Sun starting with nearest planet?

1. Mercury, Earth, Venus, Saturn and Mars.
2. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Jupiter.
3. Venus, Mercury, Mars, Earth and Jupiter.
4. Mars, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.

(iv) The following is a set of sub – braches of physical geography except?

1.  Biography, climatology, pedology.
2.  Geomorphology, pedology, climatology.
3.  Pedology, biogeography, biography.
4.  None of the above.

(v) Geography helps the learner to acquire the following things in his/her life except.

1.  Knowledge and skills
2.  Understanding their environment
3.  Guessing future events.
4.  Conserve their environment.

(vi) Physical geography studies about;

1.        Mining, fishing, farming.
2.         Climate, rocks and water bodies.
3.         Lumbering, Agriculture, mining.
4.        All of the above.

(vii) The study of physical features is called?

1.        Geomorphology
2.         Geology
3.         Biogeography
4.        Flora and fauna

 (viii) The best description of the term Geography:-

1.   The study of the solar system
2.   The study of the planets.
3.    The study of man in relation to his environment
4.   The study home of man.

 (ix) The planets:-

1.      Are bodies that rotate around the Sun
2.      Are bodies that revolve around the Sun.
3.       Are stars.
4.      More of the above.

 (x) Which are is the Large Scale among the following?

1.   The denominator is usually medium
2.   The denominator is small
3.    The denominator is large
4.   The denominator range from large to medium

2. Match the items in column A with those in column B by writing the letter of the correct answer against its corresponding item number in column A.

3. Write TRUE for a correct statement and FALSE for incorrect statement.

a)     The study of Geography does not involve human evolution and his surrounding_______

b)     Climatology is a branch of practical geography that deals with atmospheric conditions studied for a long period of time___________

c)      Demography deals with economic activities__________

d)     Research is a branch of practical geography that deals with a systematic investigation____

e)     Environment is what surrounds us_________

f)       The study of rocks is called geology______

g)     Geography is originated from Greek words Geo and Graphien_______

h)     Biogeography studies the distribution of plants and animals______

i)       If you undertake the knowledge of Geography you might be a geologist___________                                            

SECTION B (45 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

4. Mention five element of Weather.

 (i)

 (ii) 

 (iii)

 (iv) 

 (v)

5.  (a)  List five essentials of a good Map

 (i)…………………………………………..

 (ii) ………………………………………….

 (iii)………………………………………….

 (iv)………………………………………….

 (v)…………………………………………...

(b) Mention three (3) ways in which the scale of the Map can be represented.

 (i)…………………………………………………………….

 (ii) ……………………………………………………………

 (iii) …………………………………………………………..

 (c) Mention two types of Maps according to Scale

1……………………………………… 2…………………………………………

6. By use a simple diagram, illustrate the solar and lunar eclipse.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions from this section.

7. (a) Define the term, “solar system”

    (b) Briefly explain about the components of the solar system.

8. Write short notes on;

a)     Pedology

b)     Practical geography

c)      Geology

d)     Human – economic geography.

9. Explain in short importance of Geography.

10. Identify four things which are found in the environment.