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@ ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level GEOGRAPHY 4022/1 PAPER 1 Multiple Choice NOVEMBER 2018 SESSION T hour 15 minutes 1:50 000 Survey Map is enclosed with this question paper. ‘Additional materials: Multiple Choice answer sheet Soft clean eraser Sof pencil (type B or HB is recommended) TIME | hour 15 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the answer sheet in the spaces provided unless this has already been done for you. There are forty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible answers, A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate answer sheet, Read very carefully the instructions on the answer sheet. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer. ‘Any rough working should be done in this booklet. Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, N2018, \ cotta ) ‘Mapwork For question 1 to 12 refer to the 1:50 000 map of Mbalabala, Zimbabwe. 1 Inwhich grid square does one find prospecting trenches and a mine dump? A 714000 7740000 B 719000 7443000 c 719000 7746000 D 722000 7743000 2 The summit of Mbalani is at grid reference point A 722200 7743400 B 722400 7743400 © 7743200 722400 D 7743400 722200 3 What is the direction of flow of Nema River from northing 7744000 to 7747000? A South East to Noth West B North West to South East c North East to South West D ‘South West to North East 4 What is the grid bearing of the spot height +1215 in grid square 718000 7747000 from the Trigonometrical station 368/T in grid square 721000 7750000? aie iar 139° sn ew > 22° ani oie The main road in the diagram is following 2 ts n 7 4 4 799000¢ aa watershed. Mine Mine dump Excavation Prospecting trench length of the wide tarred road from the junction at grid reference point 713300 7737800 to the bridge in grid square 715000 7738000 is A B c D ‘What is the man made feature found in grid square 714000 77400007 A B c D The A 59km. Bo 39km. Cc 29km. D 19 km. wort Na 8 Whats the average gradient of the slope from the spot height +1 126 in grid square 711000 7747000 to the one in grid square 714000 77440007 A 1833 B 1633 Cc 1:73 D 1833 9 The settlement pattern in grid square 710000 7746000 is A circular. B clustered. C linear. D radial, 10 The dominant drainage pattern in the area shown is "7 120 7 738 21 Non 13 14 15 ‘The main reason why the Umzingwani River is unnavigable between Easting 718000 and 723000 is A presence of rapids. B__ presence of cataracts. C presence of waterfalls D existence of oxbow lakes. Considering population which site is most suitable for locating a school? A 720000 7737000 718000 7744000 B © 711000 7742000 D 710000 7735000 Physical Environment Which of the weather symbols » A e t A,B, C of D represents cloud cover? Which of the weather symbols A, B,C or D. shown on number 13 represents wind speed On which day A, B, C or D was the atmosphere saturated? DAY DRY BULB WET BULB A 29°C IFC B 26°C 26°C co 30°C 25°C D re 29°C anv Nans 7 9 ‘The Chirinda forest of Chipinge District in Zimbabwe is characterised by A wet summers B dry winters. © wet conditions throughout the year. D dry conditions throughout the year. ‘What is the recommended measurement of a standard fireguard in Zimbabwe? A 2metres B45 metres CO metres D 18 metres ‘What feature is formed at a divergent plate boundary? A oceanic ridge B block mountain C deep sea treach Drift valley Large paticles are transported by wind along the ground surface through A traction, B suspension, CC saltation, D deflation A transport routeway through mountains is a A col B Pass. C ridge. D saddle. son N06 mW n ‘Which human activity leads to an increase in rainfall? A afforestation B deforestation C panning D siltation ‘The best measure to reduce loss of life caused by earthquakes is A education, B ‘evacuation. c constructing tall buildings. D provision of clothes. ‘The most appropriate method of rehabilitating land with some gullies is A terracing. B _ paddocking. C infitting, D afforestation. Granite rocks can best be utilised profitably by the community through bath stones fireplaces ‘religious ceremonies cn we > construction ani oie 25 At which of the areas A, B, C or D is a river cliff formed? Economic Geography 26 Which of the following is a clean source of energy? A coal B petroleum Cranium D water 27 Small scale farmers fail to obtain loans from banks because of lack of A collateral, B knowledge. Cc skills. D technology. aut Noni uM Which of the following methods of farming is sustainable? A application of fertilizers B crop rotation © monoculture D genetically modified organisms ‘Which activity represents primary industry? A Baking B Banking Cc Mining D Researching Bond notes were introduced in Zimbabwe to A reduce inflation. B accelerate inflation. Cease cash shortages, D reduce prices of basic commodities. ‘The best measure to address youth unemployment in Zimbabwe is to support A universities. B _ polytechnic colleges. C apprenticeship training. D entrepreneurship. ani oie R Sciaoataipaea GOA NT a TT ‘The diagram above shows a A Hydroelectric power station. B Geothermal power station. © Thermal power station. D Nuclear power station, 33° Which farming system is practised in the shaded area? Semi intensive farming ‘Semi extensive farming Extensive farming Intensive farming on ew > ani oie Population and Settlement, Environment and Trade Which of the following countries A, B, C or D should improve its policy on women empowerment? as ‘% OF EMPLOYED MALES % OF EMPLOYED FEMALES ‘Which country A, B,C of D has a declining population? PROJECTED countRY | Ota) ort | POPULATION (aullions) 2025 x S27 679 B 366 22.8 c 19.6 2: D 164 z The provision of food rich in proteins by Non-Governmental Organisations to rural areas is meant to control A Malaria. B_ —_Kwashiorkor. C Diarrhoea. D Cholera A high density residential area is characterised by A. lange stands. Barge gardens. C houses with same design. D _arge houses. wort Na The high rise buildings in the Central Business District (CBD) are due to A traffic congestion. B tow land values. C many people in the CBD. D high land values. The selling of medical drugs on the streets is A improving healtheare. Bahealth hazard. C camming of foreign currency. 1D _ improving operations of pharmacies. Shortage of parking space in the Central Business District ean be solved by the construction of A ‘one way roads. Bring roads. C flyovers. D _parkades. 221 Noms ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level GEOGRAPHY 4022/2 PAPER 2 NOVEMBER 2018 SESSION TIME 2 hours 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provide on the answer paper/aaswer booklet. Answer four questions. Answer one question from each of sections A, Band C and one other from any section. Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided. If you use more than one sheet of paper, fasten the sheets together. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [at the end of each question or part question. Sketch maps and diagrams should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. Copyright: Zimbabwe Schoo! Examinations Council, N2O18. i ZisIsEC 2018 Section A (Physical Environment) Answer at least ome question trom this section (a) Describe the formation of a rift valley. 151 (ii) State any two landforms associated with rift valleys. Ry (8) Fig. 1.1 below shows the plate boundaries and the distribution of volcanoes ‘and earthquakes. Fig. Lt Explain the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes shown in Fig. 1.1 above. [7] (©) Drawa labelled diagram of a composite volcano, ro] (@) Suggest employment opportunities that can be created in areas associated with vuleanicity. m7 amn2nons 2 @)_—@_State any two conditions necessary for cloud formation 1 Gi) Describe the characteristics of a cumulonimbus cloud and the weather associated with it. 1s] (b) Fig 2.1 below shows the position of Cyclone Eline in 2000, @ Describe how this cyclone might have been formed 13] i) Outline the effects of the eyclone on the lives of people in Zimbabwe. (6) (€) Propose measures which should be taken to help the victims of floods. [7] 3 (a) @_ Define the Global Positioning System (GPS). BI (i) Identify any four Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. [4] {b) Fig 3.1 below shows Electromagnetic radiation. Fig. 31 @® Explain the Electromagnetic radiation shown in Fig3.1 above. [7] (i) Explain how electromagnetic radiation can be used to solve problems in the world. a (©) Identify any three Boolean logic and describe how each of them can be ‘used in real life. 4) @__Listany four components of soil. co i) Describe an income generating project that can be done using soil. [3] (b) Draw an energy flow diagram of a simple food chain. (a1 aa22 018 (©) Photograph 4.1 below shows an ecosystem Photograph 4.1 Identify the features of the ecosystem shown, BI (i) Describe how the ecosystem can be used to generate income. [4] @ mest measures to restore a degraded communal area. 71 fa) Section B (Economic Geography) Answer at least one question from this section ‘Outline the contribution of vegetation in the conservation of the natural ‘environment. wv Fig 5.1. shows the main causes of land degradation in a given area. Key overgrazing domestic subsistence woodfuel, fencing ete ‘cleaning land for cultivation Fig @ Describe the causes of land degradation shown, 141 Choose any two causes and explain how each of them can lead to land degradation. a Gil) Suggest measures that can be taken to reduce land degradation. [7] a2 Nant (a) With reference to Zimbabwe, outline the importance of mining to its economy. m7 (0) Fig 6.1 below shows a mining method. Fig 61 State and explain the method of mining shown. rR) (i) Name the features numbered P, Q, R and S. 11 Gil) State advantages and disadvantages of the method of extracting minerals showa. 1) (c) Suggest the measures which could be implemented for sustainable utilisation of mineral resources in Zimbabwe. m1 aur. N0NH (a) Outline the various forms of technology that have contributed to the success of agriculture in Zimbabwe. m7 () Fig 7.1 below shows a farm in Zimbabwe. Fig 7. @ State with reasons, the farming system shown. 1s] (i)—_Deseribe two conservation methods used on the farm, el (it) Outline four advantages of this farming system. ry (©) Suggest how erop farming can be sustainably carried out by resettled farmers in Zimbabwe. 7 am2one Table 8.1 below shows information on industries. Table 8.1 [TYPES OF INDUSTRY. |AME OF WORKER [WORKPLACE [farmer Joank secondary Huaternary ory (a) Copy and complete Table 8.1 shown above. (b) An industrialist plans to set up a factory in Zimbabwe. Name the industry whieh is likely to be set up. (i) State four other raw materials required by this industry Gil) Identify two processing and two outputs of the industry (iv) State two other factors the industrialist has to consider before ‘choosing a suitable location for this factory (©) Propose quatemary industries you would establish to increase industrial production in Zimbabwe. manne a a 1 4 RI 7 Section C (Population, Settlement, transport and Trade) Answer at least one question from this section (a) Table 9.1 below shows types of energy from different sources. ‘Table 9.1 @ Copy and complete Table 9.1. shown above 15] Gi) From the table above, state one renewable source of energy ‘and one non renewable source of energy. Ri (0) Fig 9.1 shows the percentage contribution of various sources of energy. thermal power thermal power Fig 91 @ Name the technique that has been used to present the data. m amn2Nons © 10 (a) () (i) Describe the proportions of power from the various sources of energy shown. (ii) Outline any four environmental effects caused by the heavy dependence on thermal power. Suggest measures to improve availability of energy in your local area @ Explain the meaning of Environmental Impact Assessment (ELA) (i) Fora large scale dam project, outline the information you would include in your ELA report Photograph 10.1 below shows a form of environmental degradation. Photograph 10.1 © Describe the form of degradation shown. (i) State the forms of solid waste to be found at the site (it) Suggest measures to reduce the degradation shown. (6) {4 m7 el ox 2 p> we 12 (a) _ State three examples of economic groupings in Africa except COMESA. BI (i) Outline four reasons for the formation of the trading blocks. to) (0) Fig 12.1 below shows some of the COMESA countries. 50.000 000 Kem Fig 12.1 @ Write COMESA in full. 21 i) Name the COMESA member countries numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. [5] Gil) Identify the member countries with ports. (1 () Suggest how local communities may improve the state of their roads. [7] ‘sa. N2018

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