NAME: ____________________________________________________________ CLASS: _______

MZUZU DIOCESE
2022 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION MOCK
EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY
Subject Number: M073/I
Monday, 18th July
Time Allowed : 2hrs 30mins
7:30 – 10:00 am
PAPER I
(110 marks)
MAP READING AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper contains 15 pages. Please

check.

2. There are five questions in this

paper.
Question Tick if Do not write in
Number answere these columns
3. Section A has three questions and d
candidates must answer all the 1
three questions.

4. Section B comprises two questions 2

and candidates must answer one
question only.
3

5. Write your examination numbers on

each page of this paper. 4

6. In the table provided on this page,

tick against the question number 5
that you have answered.

Total

Turn over
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Section A (85 marks)

Answer all questions

Study the 1: 50,000 map extract of Nkhotakota and use it to answer the
questions that follow

1 a (i) Find the six figure grid reference of BH FP 158.

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(2 marks)
(ii) Identify the human feature found at six grid reference 409725.
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(2 marks)
b (i) In which direction is Kaombe river flowing?
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(2 marks)
(ii) Convert the scale on the map to a statement scale

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(2 marks)
C. (i) Describe any two ways of showing relief that have been used on the map
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(2 marks)
(ii) find the contour interval on the map
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(2 marks)

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d (i) Calculate the gradient of the land from grid reference 346770 to 379770 (use
15m to represent 50ft)

(6 marks)

(ii) Measure the distance of the M5 road on the map. Give your answer to the nearest
Kilometers.

(3 marks)

e (i) Explain any one reason why settlements are less developed to the western corner
of the map.
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(3 marks)

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f. (i) Calculate area to the west of M5 road. Show your working

(5 marks)
(ii) a. Enlarge the area of the map from northing 73 to northing 76, and from
Easting 36 and easting 38 on the graph paper provided to twice its original
size. (4 marks)
b. On the enlarged area indicate the following
(1) New scale (1 mark)
(2) Borehole BHY 186 (1 mark)

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2 a. Figure 1, shows the internal structure of the earth. Use it to answer

questions that follow.

(i) Name parts labelled A and B

A________________________________________________________________________

B________________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)
(ii) Name any two characteristics of the part labelled B

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(2 marks)
b. (i) With the aid of a diagram, explain how eclipse of the moon proves that earths
is spherical.

(3 marks)

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Explanation
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(3 marks)

ii. Define the term subduction

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(2 marks)
iii. Explain how a volcanic island is formed
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(3 marks)
iv. Explain any two weaknesses of the Continental drift theory
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(4 marks)

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C. Figure 2 is a diagram of a coastal landform. Use it to answer questions that

Follow

i. Identify the coastal feature labelled x

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(1 mark)
ii. Explain how the feature is formed
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(3 marks)
iii. Identify any two ways of collecting geographical data
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(2 marks)

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3. Figure 3 is the map of the world showing ocean currents. Use it to answer
questions that follow

a. i. Name the ocean currents labelled Y and Z

Y. _____________________________________________________
Z. _____________________________________________________
(2 marks)
ii. Explain two effects of the meeting of W and X
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(4 marks)
b. i. Describe any two importance of continental shelves
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(4 marks)
ii. State any two ways of controlling desertification
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(2 marks)

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c. i. Explain how climate change has led to flooding on coastal areas of

Antarctica
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(3 marks)
d. i. With the aid of well labelled diagrams, explain the formation of a horst
by compression force.

(3 marks)
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(3 marks)
ii. Explain any two effects of draining wetlands
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(4 marks)

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Section B (25 MARKS)

Answer one question in this section
4. a. Study Figure 4 showing the earth’s globe and answer the questions that follow.

1.State the season which is experienced in the northern hemisphere on

the diagram.
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(2 mark)
2. Outline any two characteristics of the season mentioned in a(i)
above.
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3 In which hemisphere is the overhead sun as shown on the

diagram? Give a reason for your answer
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(3 marks)

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b. The figure 5 below is a graph, use it to answer questions that follow.

i. Identify the climatic region represented in the graph.

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(1 mark)

ii. Describe any two climatic characteristics of the climate repsented in the graph

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(4 marks)

iii. In which hemisphere is the climatic region in the graph located? Give a reason
for your answer
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(3 marks)
C. Figure 6 is a World map showing local winds. Use it to answer the questions that
follow.

Figure 6

i. Identify local winds A and C.

A:_____________________________________________________________ (1 mark)
B:_____________________________________________________________ (1 mark

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iii. Describe any one effect of local wind B .

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D. i. Explain how global pressure belts influence prevailing winds
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(2 marks)
ii. Give any two differences between a cyclone and anticyclone
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(4 marks)

5.a. Figure 7 shows the type of vegetation found in a certain climatic region of the
world. Use it to answer questions that follow

Figure 7

i. Name the plant shown in the picture

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(1 mark)

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ii. Explain any two ways in which the vegetation in the picture survive extreme
weather conditions.
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(4 marks)
iii. In which climate of the world is this type of vegetation found?
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(2 marks)
b. i. Explain why sedimentary rocks contain layers.
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(2 marks)
ii. Identify any two differences between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.
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(4 marks)

iii. Using a flow diagram, describe the formation of metamorphic rocks by the
action of heat.

(4 marks)

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e. i. Why do Earthquakes and Volcanic eruptions occur in the same regions.

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(2 marks)
ii. Explain any two human factors that influence the development of the
fishing industry.

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(4 marks)
iv. Explain how young fold mountains influence climate.
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(2 marks)

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