PSLE Geography Paper 1 2018 — Past Paper & Online Quiz

1. 1 mark

It is found when there is a partial blockage of light

A. Rainbow

B. Penumbra

C. Umbra

D. Lunar

2. 5 marks

Choose the correct answer from LIST B which corresponds to LIST A and write its letter in the table below. LIST A LIST B i. Equatorial climate a. Found in 30 N of the Equator ii. Ocean currents b. Africa iii. Tropical hot desert climate c . Found between 50N and 50S of the Equator iv. Lake Chad d. A maximum and minimum thermometer v. U-shaped tube e. Divided into two types f. South America g. Sahara and Kalahari h. Divided into four types

(i) Equatorial climate 1 mk

(ii) Ocean currents 1 mk

(iii) Tropical hot desert climate 1 mk

(iv) Lake Chad 1 mk

(v) U-shaped tube 1 mk

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3. 10 marks

Write True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is incorrect in the spaces provided. i. The moon has more influence on tides. ________ ii. There are three major types of barometer. ________ iii. People living in Jambiani are mostly engaged in beekeeping. ________ iv. Europe is surrounded by water in all sides. ________ v. The Urban West Region has three districts. ________ vi. Difference in the position of the sun is the effect of Earth revolution. ________ vii. The humidity is high in Vuli. ________ viii. Solar energy consists of light only. ________ ix. The Nile River is found in Africa. ________ x. Eclipse occurs when two bodies are in a straight line. ________

(i) The moon has more influence on tides. 1 mk

(ii) There are three major types of barometer. 1 mk

(iii) People living in Jambiani are mostly engaged in beekeeping. 1 mk

(iv) Europe is surrounded by water in all sides. 1 mk

(v) The Urban West Region has three districts. 1 mk

(vi) Difference in the position of the sun is the effect of Earth revolution. 1 mk

(vii) The humidity is high in Vuli. 1 mk

(viii) Solar energy consists of light only. 1 mk

(ix) The Nile River is found in Africa. 1 mk

(x) Eclipse occurs when two bodies are in a straight line. 1 mk

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4. 5 marks

a) What is solar system? b) Complete the following diagram of the solar system to show the planets only.

(a) What is solar system? 2 mk

(b) Complete the following diagram of the solar system to show the planets only. 3 mk

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5. 2 marks

e) The following signs used in a map represent:

(i) bridge _______________________________ 1 mk

(a) The compass direction of the compass bearing 450 is _______________ 1 mk

(b) Horizontal lines drawn on a grid reference is called _______________ 1 mk

(ii) Airpot picha _______________________________ 1 mk

(c) The _______________________ colour shades on a map represents Oceans. 1 mk

(d) Intermediate points are also known as _______________ 1 mk

(e)) The following signs used in a map represent: 1 mk

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6. 5 marks

Answer the following questions in short.

(a) What is a map key? 2 mk

(b) Write down one (1) importance of the key in the map. 1 mk

(c) Give only two (2) differences between map and photograph. 2 mk

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7. 4 marks

Explain in brief four (4) ways of proper use of land resource.

(a) Explain in brief four (4) ways of proper use of land resource. 4 mk

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8. 5 marks

a) List down any two (2) means of transport in East Africa. b) Identify three (3) importance of transport in East Africa.

(a) List down any two (2) means of transport in East Africa. 2 mk

(i) 1 mk

(ii) 1 mk

(b) Identify three (3) importance of transport in East Africa. 3 mk

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9. 0 marks

a) Define the term “fishing”. b) Mention any three (3) areas where fishing is practiced in Tanzania Mainland. i) ii) iii) c) Write one (1) contribution of fishing as an economic activity.

(a) Define the term “fishing”. 0 mk

(b) Mention any three (3) areas where fishing is practiced in Tanzania Mainland. 0 mk

(c) Write one (1) contribution of fishing as an economic activity. 0 mk

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10. 0 marks

Outline four (4) effects of rapid population growth. i) ii) iii) iv)

(a) Outline four (4) effects of rapid population growth. 4 mk

(none) Outline four (4) effects of rapid population growth. 0 mk

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11. 0 marks

Give four (4) advantages of petroleum to the economy of Uganda.

(none) Give four (4) advantages of petroleum to the economy of Uganda. 0 mk

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12. 0 marks

a) Define the term “natural resources”. b) List four (4) natural resources found in Africa. i) ii) iii) iv)

(a) Define the term “natural resources”. 0 mk

(b) List four (4) natural resources found in Africa. 0 mk

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Geography · Paper 1 · 2018

Geography · Paper 1 · 2018

Section A

Section B

Section C

Section D

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