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Geography · Paper 2 · 2003

18 questions

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Describe four (4) ways in which geographical studies contribute to sustainable development.

  1. Describe four (4) ways in which geographical studies contribute to sustainable development. (4 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Explain how vegetation influences the type of soil in a given region.

  1. Explain how vegetation influences the type of soil in a given region. (4 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Define the term “geographical scale of study” and provide two (2) examples.

  1. Define the term “geographical scale of study” and provide two (2) examples. (4 mk)

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4. 4 marks

(a) What is meant by the hydrological cycle? (b) Identify and explain two (2) processes involved in this cycle.

  1. What is meant by the hydrological cycle? (1 mk)
  2. Identify and explain two (2) processes involved in this cycle. (3 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Explain four (4) economic activities that depend on relief in East Africa.

  1. Explain four (4) economic activities that depend on relief in East Africa. (4 mk)

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6. 4 marks

(a) Define remote sensing. (b) Mention two (2) advantages of using it in geographical research.

  1. Define remote sensing. (1 mk)
  2. Mention two (2) advantages of using it in geographical research. (3 mk)

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7. 4 marks

Discuss four (4) reasons for uneven population distribution in Tanzania.

  1. Discuss four (4) reasons for uneven population distribution in Tanzania. (4 mk)

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8. 4 marks

Explain how rivers are useful to human beings and the environment.

  1. Explain how rivers are useful to human beings and the environment. (4 mk)

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9. 4 marks

State and explain four (4) human factors influencing climate modification.

  1. State and explain four (4) human factors influencing climate modification. (4 mk)

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10. 4 marks

Explain the significance of practical Geography in shaping learners’ problem-solving skills.

  1. Explain the significance of practical Geography in shaping learners’ problem-solving skills. (4 mk)

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Section B

11. 10 marks

(a) Identify the main features of the equatorial climate. (b) Analyze how this climate type affects human settlement.

  1. Identify the main features of the equatorial climate. (4 mk)
  2. Analyze how this climate type affects human settlement. (6 mk)

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12. 10 marks

Discuss the role of geography in the management of natural resources in Tanzania.

  1. Discuss the role of geography in the management of natural resources in Tanzania. (10 mk)

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13. 10 marks

(a) Outline the steps involved in drawing a cross-section from a topographical map. (b) Discuss common mistakes students make when interpreting contour maps.

  1. Outline the steps involved in drawing a cross-section from a topographical map. (5 mk)
  2. Discuss common mistakes students make when interpreting contour maps. (5 mk)

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14. 10 marks

Critically analyze the effectiveness of field trips as a learning strategy in Geography.

  1. Critically analyze the effectiveness of field trips as a learning strategy in Geography. (10 mk)

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Section C

15. 10 marks

Prepare a lesson plan on “Volcanic Mountains” for Form III students.

  1. Prepare a lesson plan on “Volcanic Mountains” for Form III students. (10 mk)

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16. 10 marks

Suggest four (4) innovative approaches that can be used to assess students’ understanding in Geography.

  1. Suggest four (4) innovative approaches that can be used to assess students’ understanding in Geography. (10 mk)

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17. 10 marks

Design an activity to demonstrate “Wind Erosion” using locally available materials.

  1. Design an activity to demonstrate “Wind Erosion” using locally available materials. (10 mk)

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18. 10 marks

Discuss the challenges of implementing competence-based teaching in Geography.

  1. Discuss the challenges of implementing competence-based teaching in Geography. (10 mk)

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