FTNA Geography Paper 2 2003 — Past Paper & Online Quiz

1. 1 mark

The practice of seasonal movement to the mountains and to the valleys is called:

A. Agriculture

B. Pastoralism

C. Transhumance

D. Hunting

2. 5 marks

The following are matching items. Match the items in column A with the corresponding items in column B by writing its letter alongside column A as shown in the worked example (v). COLUMN A (i) Lines drawn on maps joining places with the same height above sea level (ii) Rainfall caused by intensive solar radiation (iii) Plateau (iv) Air pollution (v) Manufacturing COLUMN B A. Convectional rain B. Cyclonic rain C. Shown by U-shaped contours D. Dominant feature of the continent of Africa E. Contours F. Isobars G. Planting trees and burning grass H. Addition of unwanted materials into the air I. Provides materials in raw form J. Conversion of raw materials into forms which are more useful to man

(i) Lines drawn on maps joining places with the same height above sea level 1 mk

(ii) Rainfall caused by intensive solar radiation 1 mk

(iii) Plateau 1 mk

(iv) Air pollution 1 mk

(v) Manufacturing 1 mk

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3. 10 marks

The following statements are either TRUE or FALSE. In the space provided write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement is false. (a) Transportation involves the movement of ideas or information while communication involves the movement of goods and people. (b) There is no direct relationship between the availability of raw materials and industrialization. (c) Seasons are more pronounced between 23½ and 66½ of latitude. (d) Environmental pollution results into global warming. (e) Lake Victoria is an example of a Rift Valley lake. (f) The spread of HIV/AIDS somehow is accelerated by tourist activities. (g) Rising and falling in the level of water in the oceans is called a current. (h) Good railway and road networks stimulate trade and commerce. (i) Bearing and distance is the only way of locating position on maps. (j) Over exploitation of forest resources may lead to desertification.

(a) Transportation involves the movement of ideas or information while communication involves the movement of goods and people. 1 mk

(b) There is no direct relationship between the availability of raw materials and industrialization. 1 mk

(c) Seasons are more pronounced between 23½ and 66½ of latitude. 1 mk

(d) Environmental pollution results into global warming. 1 mk

(e) Lake Victoria is an example of a Rift Valley lake. 1 mk

(f) The spread of HIV/AIDS somehow is accelerated by tourist activities. 1 mk

(g) Rising and falling in the level of water in the oceans is called a current. 1 mk

(h) Good railway and road networks stimulate trade and commerce. 1 mk

(i) Bearing and distance is the only way of locating position on maps. 1 mk

(j) Over exploitation of forest resources may lead to desertification. 1 mk

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10. 1 mark

The practice of seasonal movement to the mountains and to the valleys is called: A. Agriculture B. Pastoralism C. Transhumance D. Hunting

A. Agriculture

B. Pastoralism

C. Transhumance

D. Hunting

4. 5 marks

List down five characteristics of large scale agriculture.

(i) Calculate the mean annual temperature. 2 mk

(none) List down five characteristics of large scale agriculture. 5 mk

(ii) Determine the annual range of temperature. 2 mk

(iii) Find the annual rainfall for the station. 2 mk

((a)(i) Write the grid reference of point A and B. 2 mk

(iv) What type of climate does station T experience? 2 mk

(v) Mention four crops that can be grown in the area. 2 mk

((b)(i) What type of climate does station T experience? 2 mk

((b)(v) Mention four crops that can be grown in the area. 2 mk

(c) Give five evidences to prove that the earth is round. 5 mk

(d) Mention five factors to be considered in the location of manufacturing industries. 5 mk

(e) List down five uses of solar energy. 5 mk

(f) List five advantages of plantation agriculture. 5 mk

(g) List down five characteristics of large scale agriculture. 5 mk

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5. 5 marks

Explain five characteristics of sedentary livestock keeping.

(none) Explain five characteristics of sedentary livestock keeping. 5 mk

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6. 5 marks

Explain the features associated with rapid population growth.

(none) Explain the features associated with rapid population growth. 5 mk

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7. 5 marks

Give suggestions on how to solve the problem of desertification.

(none) Give suggestions on how to solve the problem of desertification. 5 mk

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8. 5 marks

Mention the problems associated with exploitation of forest resources.

(none) Mention the problems associated with exploitation of forest resources. 5 mk

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9. 5 marks

Explain the main problems facing transport and communications in East Africa.

(none) Explain the main problems facing transport and communications in East Africa. 5 mk

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Geography · Paper 2 · 2003

Geography · Paper 2 · 2003

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