Geography · Paper 2 · 2003
18 questions 🇹🇿 NECTA ✓ MS3-hour timed simulation · auto-graded · counts toward ranking
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Section A
Describe four (4) ways in which geographical studies contribute to sustainable development.
- Describe four (4) ways in which geographical studies contribute to sustainable development. (4 mk)
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Explain how vegetation influences the type of soil in a given region.
- Explain how vegetation influences the type of soil in a given region. (4 mk)
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Define the term “geographical scale of study” and provide two (2) examples.
- Define the term “geographical scale of study” and provide two (2) examples. (4 mk)
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(a) What is meant by the hydrological cycle? (b) Identify and explain two (2) processes involved in this cycle.
- What is meant by the hydrological cycle? (1 mk)
- Identify and explain two (2) processes involved in this cycle. (3 mk)
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Explain four (4) economic activities that depend on relief in East Africa.
- Explain four (4) economic activities that depend on relief in East Africa. (4 mk)
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(a) Define remote sensing. (b) Mention two (2) advantages of using it in geographical research.
- Define remote sensing. (1 mk)
- Mention two (2) advantages of using it in geographical research. (3 mk)
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Discuss four (4) reasons for uneven population distribution in Tanzania.
- Discuss four (4) reasons for uneven population distribution in Tanzania. (4 mk)
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Explain how rivers are useful to human beings and the environment.
- Explain how rivers are useful to human beings and the environment. (4 mk)
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State and explain four (4) human factors influencing climate modification.
- State and explain four (4) human factors influencing climate modification. (4 mk)
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Explain the significance of practical Geography in shaping learners’ problem-solving skills.
- Explain the significance of practical Geography in shaping learners’ problem-solving skills. (4 mk)
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Section B
(a) Identify the main features of the equatorial climate. (b) Analyze how this climate type affects human settlement.
- Identify the main features of the equatorial climate. (4 mk)
- Analyze how this climate type affects human settlement. (6 mk)
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Discuss the role of geography in the management of natural resources in Tanzania.
- Discuss the role of geography in the management of natural resources in Tanzania. (10 mk)
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(a) Outline the steps involved in drawing a cross-section from a topographical map. (b) Discuss common mistakes students make when interpreting contour maps.
- Outline the steps involved in drawing a cross-section from a topographical map. (5 mk)
- Discuss common mistakes students make when interpreting contour maps. (5 mk)
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Critically analyze the effectiveness of field trips as a learning strategy in Geography.
- Critically analyze the effectiveness of field trips as a learning strategy in Geography. (10 mk)
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Section C
Prepare a lesson plan on “Volcanic Mountains” for Form III students.
- Prepare a lesson plan on “Volcanic Mountains” for Form III students. (10 mk)
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Suggest four (4) innovative approaches that can be used to assess students’ understanding in Geography.
- Suggest four (4) innovative approaches that can be used to assess students’ understanding in Geography. (10 mk)
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Design an activity to demonstrate “Wind Erosion” using locally available materials.
- Design an activity to demonstrate “Wind Erosion” using locally available materials. (10 mk)
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Discuss the challenges of implementing competence-based teaching in Geography.
- Discuss the challenges of implementing competence-based teaching in Geography. (10 mk)
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