Why does the sun appear larger than other stars that are seen at night? A Starlight bends as it passes planets B The sun is closer to the earth than other stars C The earth’s atmosphere filters out light from other stars D Daylight brightens the sun making it appear larger E The capacity of our eyes does not view far during the night

Match the descriptions of types of agriculture in List A with the correct type of agriculture in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet(s) provided.

1. Name the process shown in the diagram. (2 mk)
2. Crop cultivation practiced in a small plot of land. (1 mk)
3. System of agriculture in which land is cultivated and left for some years to improve its fertility. (1 mk)
4. Identify the agents responsible for the process in (a). (3 mk)
5. Explain how the process in (a) contributes to soil formation. (5 mk)
6. Traditional system of crop cultivation in which farmers move to new farm land when the yields are low. (1 mk)
7. Activity of growing crops and rearing livestock. (1 mk)
8. System of agriculture in which farms are owned by Government, Co-operatives and Private Companies. (1 mk)

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Carefully study the map extract of Sikonge (Sheet 137/2) provided, then answer the following questions: (a) Calculate the total distance covered in Kilometers if the car was travelling from Sikonge town (732787) to Iyombakuzoa church (755765) and turned back to Sikonge town. (b) With evidence from the map, describe the nature of relief in the mapped area. (c) Calculate the gradient from grid reference 835846 to 782786. (d) Find the highest point on the given map and give its grid references and direction. (e) State the general direction of slope of the land in the mapped area.

1. Describe the causes and effects of tropical cyclones. (15 mk)
2. Calculate the total distance covered in Kilometers if the car was travelling from Sikonge town (732787) to Iyombakuzoa church (755765) and turned back to Sikonge town. (2 mk)
3. Calculate the total distance covered in Kilometers if the car was travelling from Sikonge town (732787) to Iyombakuzoa church (755765) and turned back to Sikonge town. (0 mk)
4. With evidence from the map, describe the nature of relief in the mapped area. (3 mk)
5. With evidence from the map, describe the nature of relief in the mapped area. (0 mk)
6. Calculate the gradient from grid reference 835846 to 782786. (2 mk)
7. Calculate the gradient from grid reference 835846 to 782786. (0 mk)
8. Find the highest point on the given map and give its grid references and direction. (2 mk)
9. Find the highest point on the given map and give its grid references and direction. (0 mk)
10. State the general direction of slope of the land in the mapped area. (1 mk)
11. State the general direction of slope of the land in the mapped area. (0 mk)

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Carefully study the weather data for a station in Australia and answer the questions that follow. Month J F M A M J J A S O N D Temp (°C) 28.3 27.5 28.5 29 26.7 26 26 25 24 26 27 28 Rainfall (mm) 380 330 240 175 170 5 2.5 2.2 17 50 210 230 (a) Calculate the annual mean temperature for the station. (b) Determine the rainfall range. (c) Find the temperature mode and median. (d) Comment on the relationship between temperature and rainfall for the station. (e) Giving two examples, show the application of the data in the daily life.

1. Analyze the provided monthly temperature and rainfall data for a station in Australia. (Questions not provided in the excerpt, but typically involve calculating averages, identifying trends, describing climate type, or drawing climate graphs). (10 mk)
2. Calculate the annual mean temperature for the station. (0 mk)
3. Determine the rainfall range. (0 mk)
4. Find the temperature mode and median. (0 mk)
5. Comment on the relationship between temperature and rainfall for the station. (0 mk)
6. Giving two examples, show the application of the data in the daily life. (0 mk)

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Suppose you want to conduct a research about maize production in your district from 2008 to 2018 and your interest is to know whether the production has increased or decrease. Your plan is to consult farmers who were directly involved in the maize production for the said period and visit the District Agriculture Officer for more information. (a) What will be the best research approach for your study? (b) Name the main source of data for your study. (c) Identify two individuals who will be respondents for your study. (d) Mention other six possible sources of research problems for the similar study.

1. Outline the characteristic features of savanna vegetation. (10 mk)
2. What will be the best research approach for your study? (0 mk)
3. Name the main source of data for your study. (0 mk)
4. Identify two individuals who will be respondents for your study. (0 mk)
5. Mention other six possible sources of research problems for the similar study. (0 mk)

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(a) Using well labeled diagrams, show two stages of rift valley formation by tensional forces. (b) Explain four benefits of rift valley to societies in Tanzania.

1. Using well labeled diagrams, show two stages of rift valley formation by tensional forces. (0 mk)
2. Distinguish between subsistence farming and commercial farming. (10 mk)
3. Explain four benefits of rift valley to societies in Tanzania. (0 mk)

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Carefully study the following photograph and answer the questions that follow:

1. Explain the significance of the manufacturing industry in the economic development of Tanzania. (10 mk)
2. Name the type of rock seen in the photograph. (0 mk)
3. Giving two evidences, briefly explain the type of photograph. (0 mk)
4. With two evidences, suggest the scale of production for the activity taking place. (0 mk)
5. What is the main economic activity carried out in the area? (0 mk)
6. Mention three negative outcomes of the economic activity taking place to the environment. (0 mk)

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In six points, explain lessons that Tanzania tourism industry has to learn from Switzerland so as to improve more in this sector.

1. Explain lessons that Tanzania tourism industry has to learn from Switzerland so as to improve more in this sector. (0 mk)

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Migration is caused by both pull and push factors. Using six points, justify this statement.

1. Justify the statement that migration is caused by both pull and push factors. (0 mk)

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The Form Three students were told by their Geography teacher to perform a survey activity around the school compound. Explain eight pre-survey activities they need to consider?

1. Explain eight pre-survey activities that Form Three students need to consider for a survey activity around the school compound. (0 mk)

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