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Geography · Paper 2 · 2012

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Questions (23)

Section A

1. 1 mark

(vii) The wise use and control of water resources is known as water:

A. controlling
B. development
C. management
D. resources

Section B

2. 10 marks

Match the items in Column A with those in Column B by writing the letter of the correct answer below its corresponding item number in Column A in the table provided.

  1. A negative effect of tourism in Tanzania (1 mk)
  2. A type of farming common in Tanzania (1 mk)
  3. A method of sustainable resource use (1 mk)
  4. Formed when air masses heat up and rise (1 mk)
  5. Used for generating electricity in Tanzania (1 mk)
  6. The farthest position of the Earth from the sun (1 mk)
  7. An instrument to measure wind direction (1 mk)
  8. Lines joining places with the same height (1 mk)
  9. A feature of the ocean floor important for fishing (1 mk)
  10. A major tourist attraction in Tanzania (1 mk)

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3. 10 marks

The following statements are either correct or not correct. Write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if the statement is not correct. (i) Equinoxes occur when the sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. __________ (ii) Good transport networks hinder economic development. __________ (iii) Mining activities can cause water pollution. __________ (iv) Underground water cannot be found in desert areas. __________ (v) Lake Malawi is a Rift Valley lake. __________ (vi) The moon generates its own light. __________ (vii) Diamond is a major mineral mined in Tanzania. __________ (viii) Ocean trenches are the shallowest parts of the ocean floor. __________ (ix) The Equator is a great circle. __________ (x) Use of solar energy increases environmental degradation. __________

  1. Equinoxes occur when the sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. (1 mk)
  2. Good transport networks hinder economic development. (1 mk)
  3. Mining activities can cause water pollution. (1 mk)
  4. Underground water cannot be found in desert areas. (1 mk)
  5. Lake Malawi is a Rift Valley lake. (1 mk)
  6. The moon generates its own light. (1 mk)
  7. Diamond is a major mineral mined in Tanzania. (1 mk)
  8. Ocean trenches are the shallowest parts of the ocean floor. (1 mk)
  9. The Equator is a great circle. (1 mk)
  10. Use of solar energy increases environmental degradation. (1 mk)

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4. 16 marks

(a) Draw the lunar eclipse then explain how it occurs. (b) Define the following geographical terms: (i) Map (ii) Transhumance (iii) Climate (iv) Renewable resources (v) Mining (vi) Weathering (c) Identify four problems facing the mining industry in Tanzania.

  1. Draw the lunar eclipse then explain how it occurs. (5 mk)
  2. Renewable resources (1 mk)
  3. Weathering (1 mk)
  4. Identify four problems facing the mining industry in Tanzania. (5 mk)

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5. 10 marks

Study carefully the climatic data given for station Z, then answer the questions that follow: Month: J F M A M J J A S O N D Temperature (°C): 25 25 24 23 22 21 21 22 23 24 24 25 Rainfall (mm): 180 160 140 90 40 20 10 15 30 70 110 150 (i) Calculate the mean annual temperature. (ii) Calculate the annual total rainfall. (iii) State the annual range of temperature. (iv) Suggest the type of climate for the station. (v) The economic activities taking place in the station are ______________ and ______________.

  1. Calculate the mean annual temperature. (2 mk)
  2. Calculate the annual total rainfall. (2 mk)
  3. State the annual range of temperature. (1 mk)
  4. Suggest the type of climate for the station. (2 mk)
  5. The economic activities taking place in the station are ______________ and ______________. (3 mk)

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