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Geography · Paper 2 · 2009

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Section A

3. 10 marks

Write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if the statement is not correct against each of the following statements. (i) Agulhas is a good example of a warm current. ....... (ii) Pests and diseases are not common problems facing the farmers in Tanzania. ......... (iii) The Earth rotates from East to West...... (iv) Transportation involves the movement of goods, people and services from one place to another. ......... (v) The energy produced due to the movement of water is biogas. ......... (vi) A key acts as a dictionary of a map. ......... (vii) Salinity of the ocean water varies from place to place due to the different rates of evaporation. ......... (viii) Seasons are the result of earth rotation. ......... (ix) All latitudes are great circles. ......... (x) The main crop produced in Gezira irrigation scheme in Sudan is cotton.......

(i) Agulhas is a good example of a warm current. 1 mk
(ii) Pests and diseases are not common problems facing the farmers in Tanzania. 1 mk
(iii) The Earth rotates from East to West. 1 mk
(iv) Transportation involves the movement of goods, people and services from one place to another. 1 mk
(v) The energy produced due to the movement of water is biogas. 1 mk
(vi) A key acts as a dictionary of a map. 1 mk
(vii) Salinity of the ocean water varies from place to place due to the different rates of evaporation. 1 mk
((viii) Seasons are the result of earth rotation. 1 mk
(ix) All latitudes are great circles. 1 mk
(x) The main crop produced in Gezira irrigation scheme in Sudan is cotton. 1 mk

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4. 4 marks

Study carefully the diagram below then answer the questions that follow: (i) Name the types of rainfall labelled B and the area where it usually occurs................... (ii) A stands for ................... (iii) C stands for ................... (iv) D stands for ................... (v) E stands for.................. (b) Mention two ways of locating positions on a map. (c) Find the bearing or direction of the following: (i) NNW (ii) 045 (iii) 000 and 360

((a)(i) D stands for 1 mk
((a)(v) E stands for 1 mk
(b) Mention two ways of locating positions on a map. 2 mk
((c)(i) Find the bearing or direction of 000 and 360. 1 mk

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5. 9 marks

Study carefully the climatic data given for station K and answer the questions that follow: MONTH J F M A M J J A S O N D Temp.( C) 25.0 25.0 24.6 24.5 24.2 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.4 24.5 24.5 Rainfall (mm) 40.6 68.6 150.0 230.0 206.0 114.0 64.0 84.0 194.0 226.0 150.0 50.8 (i) Calculate the mean annual temperature. (ii) Calculate the total annual rainfall for the station. (iii) Give the annual range of temperature for the station. (iv) Suggest the type of climate for the station. (v) Indicate the month which receives: Highest rainfall Lowest rainfall (b) Define the following terms as used in Geography: (i) Agriculture (ii) Topographical map (c) List two conditions necessary for establishing Hydro-Electric Power.

((a)(i) Suggest the type of climate for the station. 1 mk
((a)(v) Indicate the month which receives: Highest rainfall Lowest rainfall 2 mk
((b)(i) Define Topographical map. 1 mk
(c) List two conditions necessary for establishing Hydro-Electric Power. 2 mk

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Section B

2. 10 marks

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

(i) Adding excess waste substances in the environment 1 mk
(ii) Common rainfall in the tropics 1 mk
(iii) Objects with leading heads and bright tails 1 mk
(iv) Refers to the process of preserving water for proper or sustainable use. 1 mk
(v) The wind which blows from the sea to the land 1 mk
(vi) The feature resulting from the eruption of molten rocks 1 mk
(vii) The removal of the top fertile layer of the soil 1 mk
((viii) The streams at the river mouth 1 mk
(ix) The process of cutting down trees without replacement 1 mk
(x) Temperature decreases at the rate of 0.6 C for every 100m 1 mk

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6. 10 marks

Write a short essay about problems which face the development of the transport sector in Tanzania.

(none) Write a short essay about problems which face the development of the transport sector in Tanzania. 10 mk

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7. 10 marks

Explain the achievements that were brought by the Tennessee Valley Authority in North America.

(none) Explain the achievements that were brought by the Tennessee Valley Authority in North America. 10 mk

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8. 10 marks

Explain how forests are endangered in Tanzania and suggest measures that can save them.

(none) Explain how forests are endangered in Tanzania and suggest measures that can save them. 10 mk

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9. 10 marks

What are the negative results of tourism in Tanzania?

(none) What are the negative results of tourism in Tanzania? 10 mk

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10. 10 marks

What are the problems caused by the mining industry in Tanzania?

(none) What are the problems caused by the mining industry in Tanzania? 10 mk

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