End of Term Examinations 2023

Geography
Grade 9

1 Match using a line to its definition 4

a evapotranspiration sinking of water into the ground

b infiltration rocks that allow water to pass through

c permeable rocks when trees block rain from reaching the ground

d interception when trees lose water into the atmosphere

2 a Many people are moving from rural areas to urban areas . Give any three reasons that might be
causing this. 3

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b What does CBD stand for ? 1

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c Write any three characteristics of the CBD . 3

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d People need high and low order services and goods.

What are high order services? 2

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e Give two examples of low order services . 2

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3 a What is deforestation ? 2

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b State any three human activities that cause deforestation. 3

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c Suggest any two things that can be done to reduce deforestation. 2

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4 a Which activity might have caused the destruction above ? 1

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b State any three effects of the activity on the picture above . 3

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c What help can be given to the people in the area after the disaster . Give any three . 3

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d State any three measures that can be taken to reduce the impacts of earthquakes and volcanoes . 3

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5 a Land in urban areas is used in different ways . State any three urban land uses. 3

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b Name any two functions of towns. - 2

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6 a The above picture shows a drainage basin . Put arrows on the diagram and label the following. 4

confluence tributary river mouth watershed

b What do call where a river begins? 1

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7 a Name any three human activities that cause damage to the environment . 3
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b State any two natural disasters. 2

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c A cyclone has just happened in a country. Suggest the help to be given to residents of that country . 4

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