THE UNITED REPUBLIC O: TANZANlA� . .

NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL . .

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION-EXAMINATION

3 Hours Thtirsday, se;.octJqer 2009 p;m� .·

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Instructions

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

2. Answer all questions in sections A, B and C and one (1) question from
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each part of section D.

3. Map extract of Galula is provided.

4. Credit will be given for the use of relevant sketch maps and diagrams.

5. Electronic calculators and cellular phones are not allowed in the

examination room.

6. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer

booklet(s).

This paper consists of 7 printed pages.

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 SECTION A (25 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL GEOGRAPHY

I. For each of the items (i)- (x) choose the correct answer from among the given
altenatives and write its letter beside the item number.

(i) The solar system is made up of

A sun, planets and interplanetary gases
B atmosphere and hydrosphere
C planets, clouds and gases
D clouds, wind and gases
E sunlight, gases, wind and clouds.

(ii) If the time recorded at town X, 45°E was 9.00 a.m. what could be the
longitude ofY at 3.00 a.m.
A 90°W
B 45°W
C l5°E
D 90°E
E 75°W

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(iii) Lunar eclipse occurs because
A the moon comes between the earth and the sun
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B the earth comes between the moon and the sun
C the earth rotates from west to east
D the sun comes between the moon and the earth
E the moon, the earth and the sun are in rotation.

(iv) About 98% of the matter making the sun is

A light and Heat
B heavier elements
C tars and other heavenly bodies
D lighter elements of hydrogen and helium
E gases, heat and sun rays.

(v) Absence of drainage on the surface in the limestone region is the direct
result of
A very low rains in the area
B presence of swallow holes
C the big rivers which swallow small rivers
D presence of deep gorges
E presence of sound and big pores.

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 (vi) The following are marine depositional features:
A Beach, lagoons and sand spits
B Beach, i:inging reef and stump
C Beach, stump and atoll
D Tombolo, delta and headland
E Headland, geo and stacks.

· (vii) Why do two different countries located in different latitudes or hemispheres

experience similar type of natural vegetation? It is because of
A their positions which are very far
B similar traditions of the people living in those areas
C the same type of climate
D same onshore prevailing winds
E fertile soils, good cloud cover and rains.

(viii) ......... shows the soil's grain size.

A Soil texture
B Soil stmcttire
C Soil morphology
D Particle density
E Soil profile

(ix) Temperate cyclones are characterised as follows:

A They are instruments with cycles for measuring temperature
B Have long hours of high temperature
C They are temperate winds which have a high speed
D They are low pressure centres which develop in temperate Latitudes
E They are strong temperate rains in the United States of America, Africa
and the Congo basin.

(x) A vertical cross-section of the soil showing its horizons is cal!ed

A soil erosion
B soil porosity
C soil profile
D soil PH
E soil catena.
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) Intervisibility A It determines the distance of a

(ii) A Basin cross- section

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(iii) Glaciers B Weather station . . . . .

(iv) Denudation c A catclm1ent area of the river.·.

(v) Stevenson's screen '
D Ox- bow lake
E One of the sources of a river

F A scr�}showing precipitation

G Batholiths
H Weathering and erosion

I Movement of the earth

J The ability to see between two
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given points

3. With the aid of diagrams, explain the types of moraines.

SECTION B (27 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

APPLICATION OF STATISTICS. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND

ELEMENTARY SURVERYING

4. Read carefully the climatic data for station A presented in the Table and answer
the questions that follow:

Month J F M A M J J A s 0 N D
Temp. in 26.6 26.6 26.6 26.6 26.6 26.6 27.2 27.7 28.3 28.3 27.7 27.7
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Rainfall 2""
j) 228 244 2 15 1 18 91 36 36 51 104 140 196
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(i) Describe the climatic conditions of station A.

(ii) Name any two countries in the Great Lakes of East Africa which experience

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 this type of climatic conditions.
(iii) Present the data-graphically.

5. (a) What is research design?

(b) Briefly explain any four (4) types of research,design. _

6. (a) Mary is a good cartographer, she intends to produce a contoured map of Dar
es Salaam. What type of survey method would you advise her to apply?

(b) \ Apart from producing contour maps, what is the other significance of the
type of survey you have mentioned in (a) above?

SECTION C (28 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

MAP READING AND PHOTOGRAPH INTERP RETATION

7. Carefully study the map extract of Galula provided and answer the following
questions.

(a) Calculate the area of the forest in Km2 north of northings 450.

(b) Calculate the length of River Ipwizi in Kilometres from grid reference
150508 to grid reference 125435.

(c) Find the bearing of Tete Village (grid reference 127506) from Ifwekenye
village (grid r�ference 160460).

(d) Describe the main pl1ysical features found in the area.

(e) With evidence, show the main economic activities.

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 8. Study the photograph provided and then answer the questions that follow:

(i) What type oC a photograph is this? Give reasons for your answer

(ii) With evidence, suggest the type of climate of the place where this
photograph was taken.

(iii) What kind of activity is taking place in the area?

(iv) What will happen if the activity in (iii) above takes place in your local
environment?

SECTION D (20 Marks)

Answer one (1) question from each part.

PART 1: REGIONAL FOCAL STUDIES

9. (a) What were the aims of constructing the Aswan High dam?

(b) If the dam were constructed at Kondoa, how would the people of central
Tanzania benefit from it7

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 10. "Agricultural achievements in China have been brought about by good Government
policy only.'· Discuss.

PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. POPULATION AND SETTLEMENT

1 1. With vivid examples, explain the causes of population change in the Great lakes of
East Africa.

12. Some lakes and rivers in Tanzania are likely to lose their aquatic resources.
Suggest any five (5) ways on how to overcome this threat.

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