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Geography · Paper 2 · 2001

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Questions (31)

Section A

1. 2 marks

The lines on a map joining places with the same pressure are called: A. Isotherms B. Isohyets C. Isobars D. Contours

A. Isotherms
B. Isohyets
C. Isobars
D. Contours
2. 5 marks

Match the items in COLUMN A with the corresponding items in COLUMN B by writing the letter of the correct item in COLUMN B against its corresponding number in COLUMN A.

(i) Rain gauge 1 mk
(ii) Tourism 1 mk
(iii) Rift Valley 1 mk
(iv) Climate 1 mk
(v) Manufacturing 1 mk

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3. 10 marks

Write TRUE or FALSE against the statement given:

(i) The sun rises in the west and sets in the east. 1 mk
(ii) Overfishing is a problem in the fishing industry in Tanzania. 1 mk
(iii) All maps must have a title. 1 mk
(iv) The Earth rotates from east to west. 1 mk
(v) A thermometer measures air pressure. 1 mk
(vi) Volcanic mountains are formed by faulting. 1 mk
(vii) Forests can help prevent soil erosion. 1 mk
((viii) The Tropic of Cancer passes through Tanzania. 1 mk
(ix) Small-scale agriculture is mainly for commercial purposes. 1 mk
(x) A river is a natural source of water. 1 mk

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4. 18 marks

Study the map provided then answer the questions that follow:

((a)(i) State the grid reference of point R and point S. 2 mk
((b)(i) Suggest the type of climate at Station T. 1 mk
((b)(v) Mention two effects of dry seasons in the area. 2 mk
(c) Give three uses of solar energy in Tanzania. 3 mk
(d) Mention three types of rainfall. 3 mk
(e) List three problems facing the mining industry in Tanzania. 3 mk
(f) List three methods of soil conservation. 3 mk
(g) Name three cash crops grown in Tanzania. 3 mk

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10. 1 mark

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is called:

A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Deposition
D. Sedimentation
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