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Geography · Paper 1 · 2008

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 3 marks

Outline three purposes of teaching Geography according to a lesson plan.

  1. Outline three purposes of teaching Geography according to a lesson plan. (3 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Explain four effects of earthquakes on the environment in Tanzania.

  1. Explain four effects of earthquakes on the environment in Tanzania. (4 mk)

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3. 4 marks

(a) Define a survey in the geographical context. (b) Mention three types of surveys used in Geography.

  1. Define a survey in the geographical context. (1 mk)
  2. Mention three types of surveys used in Geography. (3 mk)

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4. 3 marks

Describe three cultural beliefs contributing to rapid population growth in African societies.

  1. Describe three cultural beliefs contributing to rapid population growth in African societies. (3 mk)

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5. 3 marks

Show three ways a Geography teacher can avoid the halo effect in student assessment.

  1. Show three ways a Geography teacher can avoid the halo effect in student assessment. (3 mk)

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6. 4 marks

List four environmental challenges caused by overpopulation in East Africa.

  1. List four environmental challenges caused by overpopulation in East Africa. (4 mk)

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7. 4 marks

With the aid of a diagram, illustrate dendritic and radial drainage patterns.

  1. With the aid of a diagram, illustrate dendritic and radial drainage patterns. (4 mk)

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8. 3 marks

Explain three benefits of using a Geography syllabus in teaching.

  1. Explain three benefits of using a Geography syllabus in teaching. (3 mk)

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9. 3 marks

Explain three factors causing population explosion in urban areas of Tanzania.

  1. Explain three factors causing population explosion in urban areas of Tanzania. (3 mk)

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10. 4 marks

(a) What is underpopulation? (b) Differentiate underpopulation from overpopulation with one example each.

  1. What is underpopulation? (1 mk)
  2. Differentiate underpopulation from overpopulation with one example each. (3 mk)

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Section B

11. 6 marks

Analyse six ways to combat soil erosion in Tanzania’s highlands.

  1. Analyse six ways to combat soil erosion in Tanzania’s highlands. (6 mk)

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12. 6 marks

Explain three advantages and three disadvantages of using nuclear energy in developing countries.

  1. Explain three disadvantages of using nuclear energy in developing countries. (3 mk)

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13. 6 marks

Discuss six uses of underground water in rural Tanzania.

  1. Discuss six uses of underground water in rural Tanzania. (6 mk)

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14. 5 marks

Elaborate five principles embedded in eco-tourism and their relevance to Tanzania.

  1. Elaborate five principles embedded in eco-tourism and their relevance to Tanzania. (5 mk)

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Section C

15. 6 marks

Describe six stages involved in establishing a weather station in a school setting.

  1. Describe six stages involved in establishing a weather station in a school setting. (6 mk)

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16. 5 marks

Explain five ways sustainable agriculture can enhance food security in Tanzania.

  1. Explain five ways sustainable agriculture can enhance food security in Tanzania. (5 mk)

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17. 8 marks

Analyse four types of evaluation in Geography teaching and explain one use of each type.

  1. Analyse four types of evaluation in Geography teaching and explain one use of each type. (8 mk)

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18. 5 marks

Elaborate five strengths of using the inquiry method in teaching Geography.

  1. Elaborate five strengths of using the inquiry method in teaching Geography. (5 mk)

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