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2020
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SUBJECT CLASS DATE DAY TIME
GEOGRAPHY FORM 4

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C.

2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and ONLYtwo questions in section C.
3. Map extract of ENGARUKA BASIN is provided.
4. Credit will be given for the use of relevant sketch maps and diagrams.
5. Calculators and cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your number on each page of your answer sheet.

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL GEOGRAPHY

1. Choose the most correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item
number.
(i) A great circle is a circle on a globe whose plane:
(a) passes through the centre of the globe
(b) has the shortest distance between two points
(c) is perpendicular with the globe
(d) marks a line of longitude
(e) marks a line of latitude

(ii) A coral reef with a circular elliptical shape enclosing a lagoon is called
(a) fringing reef
(b) barrier reef
(c) Lagoon
(d) Atoll
(e) planktons

(iii) River piracy

(a) The head water of one river is diverted into another
(b) River confluence
(c) River rejuvenation
(d) River basin
(e) Yazoo stream

(iv) ……..Is merely the result of deflation process in desert.

(a) Zeugen
(b) Yardangs
(c) Draikeinter
(d) Oasis
(e) Bahada

(v) Derived rocks refers to ……

(a) Metamorphic rocks
(b) Igneous rocks
(c) Sedimentary rocks
(d) Mafic rocks
(e) Acidic rocks

(vi) The zone of accumulation:

(a) Horizon A
(b) Horizon B
(c) Horizon C
(d) Horizon D
(e) Horizon O
 (vii) Movement of large volumes of unconsolidated materials which are super-saturated with
water
(a) Mud flow
(b) Earth flow
(c) Avalanches
(d) Slumping
(e) Rock fall

(viii) The spinning of the body on its axis :

(a) Revolution
(b) Rotation
(c) Day and night
(d) Circumnavigation
(e) Solar eclipse

(ix) The announcement was made in England (150W) at 3.00 pm, at which time the same
announcement will be heard in Dar es Salaam (45° E)?
(a) 1.00 p.m (b) 7.00 p.m (c) 9.45 p.m (d) 9.00 p.m (e) 6.30 a.m.

(x) Drumlins occur in groups to form a …………….. topography

(a) Esker (b) erratics (c) basket of eggs (d) kettle (e) outwash plain

2. Match the items in List A with the responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response
besides the item number:

LIST A LIST B
i. Stalagmite……… A. Is very large depression formed when several uvalas collapse
…
ii. Stalactites……… B. Is very large depression formed when several poljes collapse
….
iii. Doline………… C. Are stumpy rock masses which grow from the floor of the cavern upward
…..
iv. Uvala…………… D. Sharp and slender downward growing structures
…
v. Polje…………… E. produced when several swallow holes join together
…..
F. large depression formed when gorges collapse
G. large depression formed when dolines join together
H. It resembles clints
I. Formed due to collapse of pillar
J. Formed near the karst region

SECTION B (55 MARKS)

Answer all questions under this section

3. (a) Define the following terms as applied in statistics;

(i) Statistics (ii) variable (iii) data
 (b) Study carefully the weather statistical data for station X given below then answer questions

that follow:

MONTH J F M A M J J A S O N D

Temp.(0C) 28 27 27 27 28 28 26 25 24 26 27 28

Rainfall (MM) 2400 2100 2050 1750 1700 1750 1600 1500 1700 1805 2100 2300

i) Calculate the annual mean temperature

ii) Calculate the annual rainfall

iii) Determine the temperature mode and median

iv) Name three cash crops that can be grown in the area surrounding station X.

v) With reason suggest the type of climate of station X.

vi) Draw the climograph to illustrate the data

4. (a) State four any objectives of research.

(b) Describe the merits of interview as a tool for data collection

(c) Define:

(i) Mailed questionnaire

(ii) Hypothesis

(iii) Observation

(iv) Research proposal

5. (a) Distinguish plane tabling and prismatic compass survey.

(b) List four advantages of chain survey

(c) With the aid of diagram describe the principle of radiation.

(d) State any four purposes of surveying.

6. Study the map extract of ENGARUKA BASIN then answer the questions provided.

(a) Which ways have been used to show relief features on Engaruka map (state 3 ways).

(b) At which hemisphere is Engaruka located. Give the evidence for your answer.

(c) Calculate the area covered West of grid reference 84. (give the answer in km 2).

(d) With evidence state any two major economic activities found on the area.

(e) Find the grid bearing of OldonyoNanyuki grid reference 870655 from EngarukaMagadi grid

reference 840580

(f) List any two relief features found on the map extract.

7. Carefully study the photograph below then attempt the questions

(a) With 3 evidence state the type of photograph.

(b) Which environmental hazard has taken place on the photograph?
(c) State three causes of the phenomena shown on the photograph.
(d) Give any two places in the world where the phenomena take place frequently.
(e) What are the precautionary measures to be taken to reduce the consequences of the
phenomena (give 3 measures).

SECTION C: (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section.
8. Industrialization is currently a major slogan in Tanzania. Describe factors which can
make the slogan materialize.
9. Pollution is a serious environmental problem in urban. Describe any six ways of
combating pollution in urban.
10. Any settlement plays several functions. State and describe any 7 functions of
settlements.