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Social Studies · Paper 1 · 2009

32 questions

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Questions (32)

Section A

1. 4 marks

(a) Explain the meaning of map scale. (b) Identify two types of maps. (c) Name three types of maps based on their use.

  1. Eleza maana ya kipimo cha ramani. (0 mk)
  2. Eleza maana ya kipimo cha ramani. (1 mk)
  3. Bainisha aina mbili za ramani. (0 mk)
  4. Bainisha aina mbili za ramani. (2 mk)
  5. Taja aina tatu za ramani kulingana na matumizi yake. (0 mk)
  6. Taja aina tatu za ramani kulingana na matumizi yake. (1 mk)

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2. 6 marks

(a) Briefly explain the concept of time zones. (b) If in Freetown the time is 11:00 AM at 15° West, calculate the time in Morogoro at 35° East. (c) The city of Dar es Salaam is located at longitude 39° East. If it is 12:00 PM in Morogoro at 35° East, what time is it in Dar es Salaam?

  1. Eleza kwa kifupi dhana ya kanda za masaa. (2 mk)
  2. Eleza kwa kifupi dhana ya kanda za masaa. (0 mk)
  3. Kama katika mji wa Freetown 15° Magharibi ni saa 11:00 alfajiri, kokotoa muda katika mji wa Morogoro 35° Mashariki. (0 mk)
  4. Kama katika mji wa Freetown 15° Magharibi ni saa 11:00 alfajiri, kokotoa muda katiaka mji wa Morogoro 35° Mashariki. (2 mk)
  5. Mji wa Dar es Salaam upo kwenye longitudo 39° Mashariki. Ikiwa ni saa 12:00 mchana huko Morogoro 35° Mashariki, ni saa ngapi Dar es Salaam? (2 mk)
  6. Mji wa Dar es Salaam upo kwenye longitudo 39° Mashariki. Ikiwa ni saa 12:00 mchana huko Morogoro 35° Mashariki, ni saa ngapi Dar es Salaam? (0 mk)

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3. 6 marks

(a) Define the Earth's rotations and explain the effect of each rotation. (b) Define the results that can arise from the Moon's rotation around the Earth.

  1. Bainisha mizunguko ya Dunia kisha fafanua athari za kila mzunguko. (0 mk)
  2. Bainisha mizunguko ya Dunia kisha fafanua athari za kila mzunguko. (4 mk)
  3. Bainisha matokeo yanayoweza kutokana na mzunguko wa mwezi kuzunguka dunia. (0 mk)
  4. Bainisha matokeo yanayoweza kutokana na mzunguko wa mwezi kuzunguka dunia. (2 mk)

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4. 8 marks

Differentiate contour lines to show the following landforms: (a) A valley (b) A gorge (c) A ridge (d) A plateau

  1. Pitiyo (0 mk)
  2. Pitiyo (Valley) (2 mk)
  3. Genge (Gorge) (2 mk)
  4. Genge (0 mk)
  5. Kigongo (Ridge) (2 mk)
  6. Kigongo (0 mk)
  7. Uwanda wa juu (Plateau) (2 mk)
  8. Uwanda wa juu (0 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Explain the difference between Zinjanthropus and Homo habilis as important steps in human evolution.

  1. Eleza tofauti kati ya Zinjanthropus na Homo habilis kama hatua muhimu katika mabadiliko ya kimaumbile kwa binadamu. (4 mk)

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6. 4 marks

Define four factors that were a source of political conflicts in African countries after independence.

  1. Bainisha mambo manne yaliyokuwa chanzo cha migogoro ya kisiasa katika nchi za Kiafrika baada ya uhuru. (4 mk)

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7. 4 marks

State four main reasons why traditional rulers in the African Continent failed to resist colonial invasion from the European continent at the end of the 19th century.

  1. Taja sababu kuu nne zilizofanya watawala wa jadi katika Bara la Afrika kushindwa upinga uvamizi wa kikoloni kutoka Bara la Ulaya mwishoni mwa karne ya 19. (4 mk)

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8. 15 marks

Using two examples each, explain how each of the following types of mountains are formed: (a) Fold mountains (b) Block mountains (c) Volcanic mountains

  1. Explain how fold mountains are formed with two examples. (5 mk)
  2. Explain how block mountains are formed with two examples. (5 mk)
  3. Explain how volcanic mountains are formed with two examples. (5 mk)

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9. 10 marks

(a) Briefly explain the concept of colonialism. (b) Give two examples of countries colonized by Britain, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and France in the second half of the 19th century.

  1. Briefly explain the concept of colonialism. (4 mk)
  2. Give two examples of countries colonized by Britain, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and France in the second half of the 19th century. (6 mk)

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10. 10 marks

Identify four reasons that contributed to European traders in the 19th century being involved in agricultural products and raw materials for European industries.

  1. Identify four reasons that contributed to European traders in the 19th century being involved in agricultural products and raw materials for European industries. (10 mk)

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Section B

11. 15 marks

Using examples of countries in East and Central Africa, identify four ways to control the loss of water sources.

  1. Using examples of countries in East and Central Africa, identify four ways to control the loss of water sources. (15 mk)

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12. 15 marks

Identify five steps that can be taken in efforts to reduce the effects of deforestation such as soil erosion and drought.

  1. Identify five steps that can be taken in efforts to reduce the effects of deforestation such as soil erosion and drought. (15 mk)

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13. 15 marks

Analyze five factors that occurred in foreign nations that led to the independence movements in the African continent.

  1. Analyze five factors that occurred in foreign nations that led to the independence movements in the African continent. (15 mk)

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14. 15 marks

Identify five reasons that led to the increase of trade between East Africa and Europe.

  1. Identify five reasons that led to the increase of trade between East Africa and Europe. (15 mk)

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Section C

15. 15 marks

The lack of discipline among students in a Geography class has affected the teaching of this subject. Elaborate on this argument.

  1. Elaborate on how lack of discipline among students in a Geography class affects the teaching of the subject. (15 mk)

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16. 15 marks

Identify five factors that a teacher should consider when using project work as a teaching and learning method in Geography.

  1. Identify five factors that a teacher should consider when using project work as a teaching and learning method in Geography. (15 mk)

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17. 15 marks

An experienced teacher in teaching History does not need to have teaching guides. Elaborate on this argument.

  1. Elaborate on the argument that an experienced History teacher does not need teaching guides. (15 mk)

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18. 15 marks

Explain five benefits of using journals in teaching and learning History.

  1. Explain five benefits of using journals in teaching and learning History. (15 mk)

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