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Geography · Paper 1 · 2023

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Questions (14)

Section A

1. 5 marks

Support the statement that “the success of agricultural activities in the equatorial region depends on the presence of soil water throughout the year”.

(a) Explain why soil water is crucial for agriculture in the equatorial region. 3 mk
(b) Provide four points to support the statement. 2 mk

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2. 5 marks

Support by giving examples, the statement that “different landforms seen today are chiefly a result of two geomorphic processes”.

(a) Identify the two chief geomorphic processes. 1 mk
(b) Explain each process and provide examples of landforms created by them. 4 mk

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3. 4 marks

Substantiate, by giving four points the statement that “world climates differ based on the latitude they are located in.”

(a) Explain the general relationship between latitude and climate. 1 mk
(b) Provide four specific points illustrating how latitude influences climate differences. 3 mk

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4. 5 marks

Suggest solutions to the negative impact of the tourism industry in Tanzania.

(a) Identify two negative impacts of tourism in Tanzania. 1 mk
(b) Propose five solutions to mitigate these negative impacts. 4 mk

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5. 5 marks

Oppose the statement that, “studying Geography is irrelevant.”

(a) State why someone might consider Geography irrelevant. 1 mk
(b) Provide five arguments to oppose this statement, highlighting the relevance of Geography. 4 mk

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6. 5 marks

Elaborate on the benefits of classroom observation as an assessment strategy in Geography.

(a) Define classroom observation in the context of assessment. 1 mk
(b) List and explain five benefits of using classroom observation in Geography. 4 mk

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7. 4 marks

An expert in environmental conservation visited Kagororo village. In his speech to the villagers he noted that “the overuse of fuel wood by the villagers is like digging their own graves.” support what the expert said using four points.

(a) Explain the 'digging their own graves' analogy in this context. 1 mk
(b) Provide four points to support the expert's statement regarding the overuse of fuel wood. 3 mk

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8. 4 marks

Present four key preparations that precede the actual teaching.

(a) List and briefly explain four essential preparations before a teacher starts teaching a lesson. 4 mk

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9. 4 marks

Differentiate ground photographs from vertical photographs.

(a) Define ground photograph. 1 mk
(b) Define vertical photograph. 1 mk
(c) Provide three key differences between them. 2 mk

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10. 10 marks

Assist the teacher in fulfilling his/her intention of understanding geodetic surveying, topographic surveying, engineering surveying, and cadastral surveying.

(a) Define geodetic surveying. 2 mk
(b) Define topographic surveying. 2 mk
(c) Define engineering surveying. 2 mk
(d) Define cadastral surveying. 2 mk
(e) Explain how these types of surveying are interconnected. 2 mk

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Section B

11. 5 marks

Provide five points to support the following statement: “Although the African continent has great potentials for hydroelectric power production, the exploitation of such potentials to the maximum is still a challenge.”

(a) State two examples of Africa's hydroelectric power potential. 1 mk
(b) Provide five points explaining why maximum exploitation is a challenge. 4 mk

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12. 10 marks

Comment on the contribution of river basins to economic development using the Kilombero river basin as an example.

(a) Explain the general importance of river basins for economic development. 4 mk
(b) Discuss the contribution of the Kilombero River basin to Tanzania's economic development, providing specific examples. 6 mk

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13. 5 marks

Support by giving five points the statement that “good lesson planning brings effectiveness to the teaching and learning processes.”

(a) Explain what constitutes 'good lesson planning'. 1 mk
(b) Provide five points illustrating how good lesson planning leads to effectiveness in teaching and learning. 4 mk

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14. 5 marks

Examine five factors that should be considered when one is preparing a place for establishing a weather station.

(a) Explain the purpose of a weather station. 1 mk
(b) List and explain five factors to consider when selecting a site for a weather station. 4 mk

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