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Geography · Paper 2 · 2013

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Section A

2. 9 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. LIST A (i) A negative effect of mining in Tanzania (ii) The study of crop production and livestock rearing (iii) A method of soil conservation (iv) Formed when moist air rises over a mountain (v) Used to measure temperature in a weather station (vi) The closest position of the Earth to the sun (vii) A type of agriculture practiced in Tanzania (viii) Lines joining places with the same rainfall (ix) A feature of the ocean floor (v) Shelter for weather instruments LIST B A. Afforestation B. Agriculture C. Perihelion D. Cooking oil E. Orographic rainfall F. Water pollution G. Plantation agriculture H. Isohyets I. Natural gas

(2(i)) A negative effect of mining in Tanzania 1 mk
(2(ii)) The study of crop production and livestock rearing 1 mk
(2(iii) A method of soil conservation 1 mk
(2(iv)) Formed when moist air rises over a mountain 1 mk
(2(v)) Used to measure temperature in a weather station 1 mk
(2(vi)) The closest position of the Earth to the sun 1 mk
(2(vii) Lines joining places with the same rainfall 1 mk
(2(ix)) A feature of the ocean floor 1 mk
(2(x)) Shelter for weather instruments 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) Solstices occur when the sun is overhead at the Equator. (ii) Sustainable farming practices can improve agriculture in Tanzania. (iii) Volcanic mountains are formed by faulting. (iv) Underground water can be tapped in arid regions. (v) Lake Tanganyika is a Rift Valley lake. (vi) The sun generates its own light, while planets reflect light. (vii) Gold is a major mineral mined in Kenya. (viii) Ocean ridges and trenches are the same feature. (ix) All latitudes are great circles. (x) Use of wind energy reduces environmental pollution.

(i) Solstices occur when the sun is overhead at the Equator. 1 mk
(ii) Sustainable farming practices can improve agriculture in Tanzania. 1 mk
(iii) Volcanic mountains are formed by faulting. 1 mk
(iv) Underground water can be tapped in arid regions. 1 mk
(v) Lake Tanganyika is a Rift Valley lake. 1 mk
(vi) The sun generates its own light, while planets reflect light. 1 mk
(vii) Gold is a major mineral mined in Kenya. 1 mk
((viii) Ocean ridges and trenches are the same feature. 1 mk
(ix) All latitudes are great circles. 1 mk
(x) Use of wind energy reduces environmental pollution. 1 mk

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4. 14 marks

Study the diagram below carefully then label features A - F. (a) A stands for _____________________________________________________________ B stands for _____________________________________________________________ C stands for _____________________________________________________________ D stands for _____________________________________________________________ E stands for _____________________________________________________________ F stands for _____________________________________________________________ (b) Define the following geographical terms: (i) Solar system (ii) Map scale (iii) Rift Valley (iv) Non-renewable resources (v) Agriculture (vi) Weather (c) Identify four factors that influence agriculture in Tanzania.

(a) Label features A - F on the diagram. 6 mk
(b (i)) Define Solar system 1 mk
(b (ii) Define Rift Valley 1 mk
(b (iv) Define Non-renewable resources 1 mk
(b (v)) Define Agriculture 1 mk
(b (vi) Define Weather 1 mk
(c) Identify four factors that influence agriculture in Tanzania. 3 mk

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5. 0 marks

Write down five problems facing small-scale farming in Tanzania.

((a)(i) Suggest the type of climate for the station. 0 mk
((b)(i) Soil erosion 0 mk
((c)(i) 0 mk
((d)(i) 0 mk
((a)(v) The economic activities taking place in the station are ______________ and ______________. 0 mk
((b)(v) Plantation agriculture 0 mk
((d)(v) 0 mk
((c)(v) 0 mk

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