Geography · Paper 2 · 2007
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Section A
The big difference between the readings of a Wet Bulb Thermometer and Dry Bulb Thermometer indicates that:
Section B
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.
- Empowering women (1 mk)
- Greenhouse effect (1 mk)
- Global warming (1 mk)
- Sedentary livestock keeping (1 mk)
- Land reclamation (1 mk)
- Vertical interval (1 mk)
- Oasis (1 mk)
- Desertification (1 mk)
- Water pollution (1 mk)
- Altitude (1 mk)
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Write "TRUE" against a correct statement or "FALSE" against an incorrect statement. (i) Lines drawn on a map joining points with the same pressure are called isotherms. (ii) Merino is one of the types of sheep reared in Australia. (iii) The growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers is known as horticulture. (iv) A scale is a relationship between map distance and the actual ground distance. (v) The moon generates light during the night. (vi) Over-exploitation of forest resources may lead to desertification. (vii) PUNJAB is the name given to the five rivers namely JALUM, CHANUB, RAVI, SUTLET and BIAS. (viii) Winds blow from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure. (ix) Industrialization is an agent of environmental pollution. (x) TAZAMA is the railway line running from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia.
- Lines drawn on a map joining points with the same pressure are called isotherms. (1 mk)
- Merino is one of the types of sheep reared in Australia. (1 mk)
- The growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers is known as horticulture. (1 mk)
- A scale is a relationship between map distance and the actual ground distance. (1 mk)
- The moon generates light during the night. (1 mk)
- Over-exploitation of forest resources may lead to desertification. (1 mk)
- PUNJAB is the name given to the five rivers namely JALUM, CHANUB, RAVI, SUTLET and BIAS. (1 mk)
- Winds blow from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure. (1 mk)
- Industrialization is an agent of environmental pollution. (1 mk)
- TAZAMA is the railway line running from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia. (1 mk)
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Study carefully the map provided below, then answer the questions that follow. (i) List two ways used by this map to express the scale. (ii) Give the indicators from the map which shows lowland and highland. (iii) Why is the railway line not straight from grid reference 260144 to 200144? (iv) Measure the length of the railway line from grid reference 260144 to 200120. (v) Calculate the area covered by the swamp. Give your answer in square kilometres.
- List two ways used by this map to express the scale. (1 mk)
- Give the indicators from the map which shows lowland and highland. (1 mk)
- Why is the railway line not straight from grid reference 260144 to 200144? (1 mk)
- Measure the length of the railway line from grid reference 260144 to 200120. (1 mk)
- Calculate the area covered by the swamp. Give your answer in square kilometres. (1 mk)
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(d) Mention four factors which influence industrial location.
- Name five sources of water. (1 mk)
- List two ways used by this map to express the scale. (0 mk)
- Name five sources of water. (5 mk)
- List down three causes of deforestation. (0 mk)
- List down any four main Hydro Electric Power generating stations in Tanzania. (0 mk)
- Mention four factors which influence industrial location. (0 mk)
- List down three causes of deforestation. (1 mk)
- Give the indicators from the map which shows lowland and highland. (0 mk)
- Why is the railway line not straight from grid reference 260144 to 200144? (0 mk)
- List down any four main Hydro Electric Power generating stations in Tanzania. (1 mk)
- Measure the length of the railway line from grid reference 260144 to 200120. (0 mk)
- Mention four factors which influence industrial location. (1 mk)
- Calculate the area covered by the swamp. Give your answer in square kilometres. (0 mk)
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Explain the negative effects of tourism industry in Tanzania.
- Explain the negative effects of tourism industry in Tanzania. (6 mk)
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Describe the advantages of developing solar energy technology in Tanzania.
- Describe the advantages of developing solar energy technology in Tanzania. (0 mk)
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What are the problems facing the fishing industry in East Africa?
- What are the problems facing the fishing industry in East Africa? (0 mk)
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Suggest ways through which Tanzania can improve the situation of water supply and sanitation.
- Suggest ways through which Tanzania can improve the situation of water supply and sanitation. (0 mk)
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Explain the problems facing cotton plantation agriculture in Tanzania.
- Explain the problems facing cotton plantation agriculture in Tanzania. (6 mk)
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