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Geography · Paper 1 · 2025

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Section A

2. 1 mark

Which of the following is a primary data collection method?

A. Textbooks
B. Newspapers
C. Interviews
D. Journals
12. 1 mark

Which type of agriculture is practiced in areas with low rainfall?

A. Mixed farming
B. Arid farming
C. Nomadic herding
D. Plantation agriculture
13. 1 mark

The process of water turning into vapor is called:

A. Condensation
B. Precipitation
C. Evaporation
D. Transpiration
14. 1 mark

Which type of map shows detailed landforms and elevation?

A. Political map
B. Physical map
C. Road map
D. Thematic map
15. 1 mark

The process of soil formation is called:

A. Erosion
B. Deposition
C. Weathering
D. Pedogenesis
16. 1 mark

Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation?

A. Afforestation
B. Sustainable forestry
C. Agriculture and logging
D. Reforestation
17. 1 mark

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth is called the:

A. Carbon cycle
B. Nitrogen cycle
C. Water cycle
D. Rock cycle
18. 1 mark

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical rainforest climate?

A. Low rainfall and high temperatures
B. High rainfall and moderate temperatures
C. Seasonal rainfall and distinct dry seasons
D. High rainfall and high temperatures throughout the year
19. 1 mark

The study of soils is called:

A. Geology
B. Meteorology
C. Pedology
D. Botany
20. 1 mark

Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral?

A. Iron ore
B. Copper
C. Gold
D. Limestone
21. 1 mark

The highest mountain in Africa is:

A. Mount Kenya
B. Mount Kilimanjaro
C. Mount Meru
D. Mount Rwenzori
22. 1 mark

Which of the following is a measure of population density?

A. Birth rate
B. Death rate
C. Population per square kilometer
D. Migration rate
23. 1 mark

The process of converting raw materials into finished goods is called:

A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
24. 1 mark

Which ocean is the largest on Earth?

A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Arctic Ocean
D. Pacific Ocean
25. 1 mark

A large area of flat land with few trees is called:

A. Mountain
B. Valley
C. Plain
D. Plateau
26. 1 mark

Which continent is the second largest by land area?

A. North America
B. Africa
C. Europe
D. South America
27. 1 mark

The process of rocks changing from one type to another over time is called the:

A. Water cycle
B. Carbon cycle
C. Rock cycle
D. Soil cycle
28. 1 mark

Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Argon

Section B

1. 3 marks

Study the map extract and the key provided. Answer the questions that follow. KAZIKAZI Sheet 140/1 21 22 23 24 Find th h i t s tp a s n :/ d /m o 2 a t 6 h k e ta r b fr a e . e te r t 2 e e 7 a so .o u r r g ces at: 29 30 86 84 127 84 B4 83 83 5350 82 82 8 "80 79 79 78 78 77 30 75 75 74 74 54001 400*S 73 A 21000m E 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 32 Extract from Kazikazi, Sheet l40/1 HEIGIITS IN METRES 0 1 3 Kilometers Series Y 742. Edition | -TSD,M inistry of Lands. Govemment of the United Republic of Tanzania. 1978 Scale 1: 50,000 Town or area wi th Stcep Slope forest Watercqufies Crater ABBREVLATIONS Permanent Buiding CBP Cotlon Buy ng Post Oher Pop ulated Arca, Contours (V,1.20m) ...Depression Thicket delinil Ch Church Cllo Court louse |A U A B l I o I o u W W u s n e c c d s a a S t t u h h e r e f r r a R R cc o o a .. d d . : . : i A R l W i m r a a p P t i e h d N r C o s o , t o o D u a P r m s r e i s n , . c W ip a a t l er P f o al in l t with 10/CAN/? R B i a v m er b i o n o e . Tree: Quarry Bridke> D ur M of J d P R W a o pi n a d1 t d e r lall S tw ub i - n s d ur p ta u x m e p D am ll D D o C i s s p p I llo e i s s a p p l i e h t n a s l C a ry c o n m le m r i\IOner Loose Surface Plantation:(Coflee C, Palm M Missol Waler Course. ( Wide ), Sisal S, Sugar Su, Wattle W Market D M r a y i n W Tr a a t c h k e ( r M Ro o a to d r . a blc). W W a a t t e r r f c a o ll u r R se a p (I id n s d . e .. f inite) Woodland Rapids forg "Fat Rok PO M M o o W s P M M o i s n o t s i q s O t u r c t y i c o c f Work Other Track and Footpath Borchole, Walerllole, Scrub. Fish Traps Police Post Cut Linc. Well, Spring. Scallercd Trees. Walerlal ughthoue RI P R o e l s i t c e ll o S u ta s l e io n R |R L a a e i i v w l e w l a a y C y r , o L S s i g d i h n t g . n , SLation, B C u lim n . , d , Major Fence, Hedge. Find th h P S i t s a e t l p a m a o s T n n : r / c l d / e S m s w o a a t h k p e t a r b fr a e . e te r te e a so .o u r r g ces at: Outcrop Rok Rw Ro ló sk e r S T c G T T S e e c l h e e g o p r h o a o l p n h c

(a) Identify any two types of roads shown in the area. 2 mk
(b) Identify any two features that are likely to be found in the area marked 'A'. 1 mk

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3. 5 marks

Carefully study the map extract of Kazikazi and answer the following questions: (a) Name four physical features found on a given map. (b) What relation exists between the grid reference 215785 and the direction of flow of the river located in the north of the map extract? (c) What is the bearing of point 'a' from point 'b'?

(a) Name four physical features found on a given map. 4 mk
(b) What relation exists between the grid reference 215785 and the direction of flow of the river located in the north of the map extract? 1 mk
(c) What is the bearing of point 'a' from point 'b'? 1 mk

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4. 10 marks

Answer the following questions:

(a) Describe the concept of rescarch. 2 mk
(b) By USing eight points,e xplain the importance of research. 8 mk

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5. 10 marks

Answer the following questions:

(a) Describe how fold mountains are formed. 4 mk
(b) Using a well labeled diagram, illustrate fold mountains. 3 mk
(c) Give three importance of fold mountains to the societies. 3 mk

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6. 10 marks

Study carefully the following photograph and then answer the questions that follow:

Diagram for question 6
(a) Describe the type of photograph. 2 mk
(b) Propose the climate of that area. 2 mk
(c) Mention three environmental impacts of the activity taking place at the foreground. 3 mk
(d) Mention four alternative sources of energy which can be used by those people. 3 mk

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Section C

7. 10 marks

Mr. Nguvumali learned about average measurements of a place observed and recorded over a short and long period of time. Explain the principle of the method of measurement applied by him. Briefly mention the observed and recorded points in time.

(a) Explain the principle of the method of measurement applied by him. 6 mk
(b) Briefly mention the observed and recorded points in time. 4 mk

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8. 10 marks

The scores of 42 students in a Geography test are as follows: 55, 58, 60, 71, 35, 62, 58, 47, 51, 72, 55, 49, 39, 42, 55, 60, 52, 58, 44, 63, 54, 59, 43, 39, 40, 58, 55, 44, 50, 55, 49, 60, 55, 58, 36, 55, 62, 48, 51, 58, 57, 58 Use the scores to prepare a frequency distribution table with class intervals such as 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80-89 to represent those scores. (a) Construct a frequency distribution table for the given scores using the intervals 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80-89.

(a) Construct a frequency distribution table for the given scores using the intervals 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80-89. 5 mk
(b) Give the modal class by using the frequency distribution table prepared in (a). 2 mk
(c) Explain two disadvantages of the value given in (b). 3 mk

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9. 10 marks

Amani measured distances, angles, directions and elevation in order to position his livestock's sheds and a storage building. Describe five objectives of the activity.

(none) Describe five objectives of the activity. 10 mk

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10. 12 marks

Suppose you have enough capital and you want to invest in large scale mining in Tanzania, describe six necessary factors to be considered before starting the project.

(none) Describe six necessary factors to be considered before starting the project. 12 mk

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11. 14 marks

Suppose you claim 'Global Climate Change'. Explain three environmental causes of the phenomenon to be explained and using four points suggest measures to be applied in order to reduce global warming.

(i) Greenwich Mean Time 1 mk
(ii) Different stretches of land takes their time from agreed meridians. 1 mk
(none) Suggest measures to be applied in order to reduce global warming. 8 mk
(iii) Geographical area where the standard time is normally used. 1 mk
(iv) The line where date is changed when crossing it. 1 mk
(v) The local time at Longitude 0 across the globe. 1 mk
(vi) The line which divides the earth into East and West. 1 mk

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