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Essay
This paper consists o/’three sections.’ A, B, and C. Answer three questions only, choosing one
question from each section.
All questions carry equal marks.
Answer all the questions in your answer booklet.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material

SECTION A
THE ENVIRONMENT
Answer one question only from this section
1. Identify what is shown in the diagram below and explain how it occurs. [6 marks]

(a)

(b) In what six ways does rainfall benefit plant and animal [6 marks]
life? [8 marks]
(c) Suggest four ways to control urban flooding.

2. (a) (i) Identify five ve of tional zones in Ghana. [5 marks]

(ii) Describe three cliaracleTistic.s of Evergreen Forest. [3 marks]
(b) State six reasons why forest vegetation is important to man. [6 marks]
(c) Suggest six ways by which deforestation can be [6 marks]
minimized.

SECTION B
GOVERNANCE, POLITICS AND STABILITY
Answer one question only from this section
3. (a) Describe the migration routes of the Akan ethnic ¿•r.cup to Ghana. [8 marks]
(b) Highlight six causes of the migratiun of various ethic groups to Ghana. {6 marks]
(c) ln what six ways can we maintain peace among the various ethnic groups?{6 marks]
4. (a) Outline six acceptable ways one can become a citizen of Ghana. [6 marks]
(b) Highlight eight duties expected tif an individual citizen of Ghana. [8 marks].
(c) Mention six acts that constitute human rights abuse in Ghana. [6 marks]

SECTION C
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Answer one question only from this sectfof7.

5. (a) Explain the difference between production and productivit y. [4 marks] I

(b) Suggest four ways we can bring improvement in productivity in Ghana. [8 marks]
(c) Explain primary production and give six examples in your locality. [8 marks]
6. (a) Highlight six consequences of indiscipiine on the Ghanaian society. [6 marks]
(b) Describe six characteristics of state- owned enterprises. [6 marks]
(c) Explain four reasons for the establishment of state- owned enterprises. [8 marks]
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Answer all the questions’.
Ecich question is followed by four options lettered A to D. Find out the correct option for
each question and shade in pencil on your answér sheet the space which bears the same letter as
the option you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question. An example is given
below.
Which of the following is a human resource?
A. Land
B. Capital
C. Labour
D. Timber
The correct answer is labour, which is lettered C and therefore answer spcice C would be shaded.
A B
Think carefully befoi e you shade the answer spaces. Erase completely any answer you wish to
change.
Do all rough v!ork on this paper.
Nov› answer the follon!ing questions.

1. Law-breakers in the society must be

A. allowed to move about freely.
B. give.s the opportunity to i z.*orrn.
C. made to face justice.
D. given lnstant justice.
2. The Black Volta, White Volta and Oti River come together to form
A. Ankobra river
B. River Tano
C. Volta river •
D. River Densu
3. The aspect of environmental degradation which is common in the urban areas is
A. flooding.
B. air pollution.
C. water pollution.
D. land degradation.
4. If the time on longitude 0' is 8.00 a.m. What would be the time on longitude 45’ east?
A. 10. 00 a.m
B. 11. 00 a.m
C. 12. Noon
D. 1. 00 p.m
5. Knowledge of reproductive health heips the adolescent to
A. obtain good grades in school.
B. increase their social contact.
C. increase their fitness level.
D. endure their emotional problems.
6. The right to fair hearing at the law courts is
A. a political right.
B. a social right.
C. a legal right.
D. an econc›mic right.
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16. The natural resources of a country cannot be fully exploited unless

A. the resources are given to private businessmen.
B. males are more than females.
C. they have a youthful population.
D. the level of technology is high.
17. The enjoyment of basic rights goes with
A. rewards.
B. responsibilities.
C. corruption.
D. transparency.
18. Which of the following is not a common cause of conflicts in Ghana?
A. Land disputes
B. Chieftaincy disputes
C. Political rivalry
D. Unemployment in urban areas

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19. Which of the following is correct about the two types of rain.'all shown above?
A. I is convectional rainfall and II is cyclonic rainfall.
B. I is cyclonic rainfall and II is relief rainfall.
C. I is convectienal rainfall and II is relief rainfall.
D. I is cyclonic rainfall and II is conventional rainfall.
20. The rainfall shown as I is very common in
A. tropical and equatorial areas.
B. mountainous areas.
C. forest zones.
D. Mediterranean zones.
21. T he rainfall shown as II occurs mostly in
A. tropical and equatorial areas.
J. mountainous areas.
C. forest zones.
D. Mediterranean zones
22. The raimall shown as II is also known as
A. orographic rainfall
B. cyclical rainfall
C. tropical rainfall.
D. Mediterranean rainfall
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23. Birth rate is also known as

A. dependency ratio.
B. fertility rate.
C. growth rate.
D. population rate.
24. In Ghana, productivity in agriculture can be increased through
A. dependence on foreign exports.
B. the employment of more labourers.
C. sticking to the land tenure system.
D. application of modem technology.
25. The mortality rate of a country refers to the
A. number of deaths per year of the population.
B. number of births per year of the population.
C. rate of increase in population.
D. rate of increase in the dependency ratio of the population.
26. The inclined nature of the earth and its rotation causes
A. daily rise and fall of the sea level.
B. deflection of winds and ocean current.
C. day and night.
D. seasons to occur.
27. In a democratic society,
A. the president has absolute powers.
B. fundamental human rights are protected.
C. members of parliament are appointed.
D. decisions are quickly taken
28. The poor savings culture among Ghanaian workers is mainly due to
A. laziness of’Ghanaian workers.
B. extravagant living of Ghanaians.
C. high dependency ratio.
D. low exchange rate of the cedi
29. Which of these is the cause of urban-rural migration?
A. Discovery of minerals deposits in the rural areas
B. Availability of electricity in the rural areas
C. Availability of industries in the rural areas
D. Scarcity of food in the rural areas
30. Cordial relationship among ethnic groups can be promoted through
A. recruitment of each group into the army.
B. establishment of night schools for the illiterate adults.
C. making of laws to compel people to be cordial to each other.
D. encouraging inter-marriages among the population
31. In Ghana, the effects of the North-East trade winds are most severe in
the
A. southern parts.
B. eastern parts.
C. western parts.
D. northern parts
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23. Birth rate is also known as

A. dependency ratio.
B. fertility rate.
C. growth rate.
D. population rate.
24. In Ghana, productivity in agriculture can be increased through
A. dependence on foreign exports.
B. the employment of more labourers.
C. sticking to the land tenure system.
D. application of modem technology.
25. The mortality rate of a country refers to the
A. number of deaths per year of the population.
B. number of births per year of the population.
C. rate of increase in population.
D. rate of increase in the dependency ratio of the population.
26. The inclined nature of the earth and its rotation causes
A. daily rise and fall of the sea level.
B. deflection of winds and ocean current.
C. day and night.
D. seasons to occur.
27. In a democratic society,
A. the president has absolute powers.
B. fundamental human rights are protected.
C. members of parliament are appointed.
D. decisions are quickly taken
28. The poor savings culture among Ghanaian workers is mainly due to
A. laziness ot’Ghanaian workers.
B. extravagant living of Ghanaians.
C. high dependency ratio.
D. low exchange rate of the cedi
29. Which of these is the cause of urban-rural migration?
A. Discovery of minerals deposits in the rural areas
B. Availability of electricity in the rural areas
C. Availability of industries in the rural areas
D. Scarcity of food in the rural areas
30. Cordial relationship among ethnic groups can be promoted through
A. recruitment of each group into the army.
B. establishment of night schools for the illiterate adults.
C. making of laws to compel people to be cordial to each other.
D. encouraging inter-marriages among the population
31. In Ghana, the effects of the North-East trade winds are most severe in
the
A. southern parts.
B. eastern parts.
C. western parts.
D. northern parts
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32. Which of the following countries is not found in the northern hemisphere?
A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. England
D. Australia
33. Conflict zones are usually prone to
A. slow rate of economic development.
B. tribal cohesion.
C. high rate of business development.
D. great display of communal spirit
34. Superstitious beliefs are usually based on
A. adherence to ancestral heritage.
B. fear of the known.
C. constitution obligations.
D. parallel cultures
35. An Act of parliament is written into legal language at the
A. Supreme Court.
B. Attorney General’s Department.
C. Cabinet meeting.
D. Speaker’s chamber
36. Who was the Governor of the Gold Coast during the Yaa Asantewaa War of 1901?
A. Gordon Guggisberg
B. Fredrick Hugson
C. Shenton Thomas
D. Alex Ransford Slater .
37. The cultural practice of giving cooked food to ghosts at cemetery forms part of
A. parallel culture.
B. dynamic culture.
C. superstitious beliefs.
D. cultural assimilation.
38. One of the motivations for the establishment of state enterprises is for
A. tourist attraction.
B. competing with private enterprises.
C. national prestige
D. moral education in society
39. Which of the following is not true about mangrove trees?
A. The mangrove trees are tall.
B. They have prop roots.
C. They are mostly found on lands near coastlines.
D. They grow in brackish water.
40. Pressure on social infrastructural facilities in the cities is a consequence of
A. high cost of living.
B. rural-urban drift.
C. decrease in imported goods.
D. urban-rural drift
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(c)

€ ‹›ic:a1 Sci rfi ‹ind Grassland

|5 marks tit 1 inark each]
(ii) CH A11 tC 1 i\ Ii IS l“I CS OF EVERGREE.N FOltEST
4“he lili est is evci’green throughout the year u*ith bi’oad leaves
- 4 he fi›rcst is ai ia!iped in layers
1 he ti ccs ai e tall and sti”aiglit
HU‘ 11 IiC$ ilre riot found in pure stand
- T tie It ccs Isa e thin bal’ks ’itli buttress roots
- Dead tea› es. trees and ftingi are commor. in the undergrowth
(3 marks 6r 1 mark each]
lb) REASONS 1*(iREST VEGETATION IS IMPORTANT
fi ‹- cxpr›i I forest pi oducts tov foreign exchange
ñ e of tain ran’ materials for factories and construction companies
Foi‘cst ii‘ees and animals attract many tourists.
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 Pru4s of ti ees are used for herbal medicine.
- A source of income for hunters, chain saw operators, etc.
Pi’ovides food for eating antl selling.
Helps prevent environmental
degradation.
They protect endangered species who are at risk of extinction.
They help protect the environment.
- They maintain the beauty of nature.
Timber logs are raw material for sawmill industries
Timber logs are processed into plywood and veneer
Timber logs are processed into wood for building construction.
Wood is iised in furniture Snaking, construction of boats and body fi cargo vehicles
Trees from the forest constitute the major source of energy e.g. firm ood, charcoal
- The forest supplies chewing sticks, pestles and mortar
The forest vegetation helps to conserve the fertility of the soil
The trces act as.windbreaks to reduce the destructive power of stong winds.
The c‹irpet of leaves under trees in the forest vegetation previtle› a habitat for animals.
The trees provide both shelter and food for wildlife.
The forest vegetation protects watersheds and water bodies fron drying up.
T!ie forest is a source of employment for many people e.g. hunters and chainsaw

- A nirnals in t!ic forest promote forest tourism

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(6 niarlis @ 1 mark each]

(c) \VAYS HY \115 HH DEFORESTATION CAN RE MIN1IVIIZ§D

- F ridding substitute ior wood for construction purposes
- ti ndertai:ing re-afforestation and afforestation programmes
- C i cation of“ fii‘e bclts to prevent the forest from being burnt
- Adoption of sedentary agricultural practices soeh as crop rotation, mixed cropping, cover
: roppinb* instead of shifting euitivation
- G.’•/»:: of piihlic education on the preservation of forest vegetatiGll
- : t, recitation of” forest resources must be controlled by identifi cñ oc
ifc ’cement or e,’ivironmenta1 laws
F ,«!'!i_! a!ternati 'c sources of fuel

(6 marl‹s be 1 mark each J

Oil(.RATlO> no'i rE oF A KAN ETHNIC GROUP ro cH N. .

T! . means form. ti;e largest ethnic grcup in Ghana.
fl›‹ u mans are wade up rat the fol1c'wing: the .fisiinte, the Akyeni, the I ante, the Kz ahu.

The A loans Were believed t‹o be emu: the first ethnic gi oups to migrate front Cold Ghana

hoc; !c1i thc oi« “hana Empire di:c to wars

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The original Akans were made up of GUilTiS. Nantes (“
part.‹ of Ghany itI tal ee
(“Asantefo” ), Akwapim, the Akyem and others. They moved to

The first group cntci’ed the forest area of Ashanti Regien

Gneu sJ caking pcople. They ser.tled in tiie so’ atF‹- WeStCfi1 coastal :’e¿ion with soi’ne iii
neight ouring Cote c1’ivoire.
The lasi *’!oi:p settled ato•and parts of Brong-Ah::do, üastern ans* northern Volta Regiol° s

Auicil-i f’e ‹ind Akwa Jim-Togo Rangev.

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(,) CAUSES OF i4IIGRATION OF V A.gNO*ú3 ETHNIC GROUPS TO GIR 4*•.A.

- B caure of :rad1n.g activi*1es
- Seaich'ng for ieriile land flor apqriculttire
- the v‹wicus ethnlc oroüps also needca pcace ar. security
- Alley rn i 'ai •,tcd in order to escape from wicked leaders s'ha _oused ride :’ !r›man iights
- In sealcl. iber •c'arces of water supply
Opi:1at!‹ip. explosion
- T‹: e ca¡› fr‹›in natural clisasters
Em c¡c i elase a:ad pi otection
- 4 ‹.› o un i.-‹ rito; ie.. and resources to u*i'lz
Etc.
[6 marks 6‹pè 1 mark eachl
(c) I3OW TO M 4 IMTB.IN PEA CE ASIONG THE VARIOUS ETHh'IC GROI PS
V1JC€itti/iti i ud i nt0! -ethnic rnarriages
Va!uii›.;z !1.e pee,ce Kurd stabi1i‹,v the nation enjoys no.›
Res}occ I !or‘ each otl4er’s cti!ttIr0.
A voit!i n¿' ;tcrcotyping
x‹lhci encc to the rule of law.
Tolerating and lòving each other’s views
- Public e-‹ iication for the need of ethnic unitj'
Exposin the -destí to oti er cultui’al actisities or way of’ life
Proirot!i›e the catïng of various local dishes in home, schcol and pot›:ic Mai°.ctions
Occ.c¡aliiig pec›p1e hom other ethrie groups to settle and wor!‹ a.meu°.g you.
Tall !ie riia in the celebration of other people’s cultural testi '°.!:,
The nee for Development consciousness
C*rpar, i/›.ig inter-etlmic sports.
- Enc‹ot:i iming the Boartting School System
S1iowi:ic patriotism and selflessness
etc
16 marks fi 1 m•ark each]

QUESTION FOUR
(a) ACCEPTA HL. \VAYS ONE CAN BECOME A CITIZEN
Citizencslii a by birth:
Citizen,.s!up by founding.
Citizensiiip by adoption
Citizenship by registration
Citizenship by conferment.
Citizenshi)i by ancestry or decent
Citizenship by natinalization
J6 marks @ 1 mark each]
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(b) EXPECTED DUTIES OF A CITIZEN
Obedience to law.
Payments of
taxes
Pi evention of’criminals’ acts.
Protection of state property.
Ltiyalty.
Communal labour
Defence
Voluntary services
Exhilaii positive work ethics
Pi otection of the environm•nt.
Voting during elections
Respcct of right and liberties
Proinotidn of na::•ona1 integration, peace and harmony.
.P: o:motion of Ghana’s prestige and good name.
et
J8 marks n 1 mark each]
(c) ACTS THAT CONSJ“ITUTE HUMAN iLI€iHT ABUSE
Domestic s1ave!v
Fv'!: , i:•.g
Cir ilil labour
.All forms of discr.rnination such os religious discrimination, social discrimination and
‹ utter discrimination.
Sex It *dc (prostin!tion)
V lOle.:ce against women
v lii ill i i afficking
Chilli abuse.
Denying the individual of iris or her rights
L•/ncliing through mob action or lnstant justice
Child !‹idnapping.
etr
[6 in.arks J ntark each]

l’rodtiction rciârs to t11•. ;arocesses of using human effort :c create g‹›otls ,nil ser 'ices for
•

Produc .i*, itv is defined as output per man iiour. It is said to be high when :. perscn, v›'.thin a
pt . cn tii›!c, ¡.: -diices moi e goods ot services than another person.
|4 marksJ
\¥.11 s WS C’.*.?, 8lt1«G '.* i PR OV*M£iNT IN PRODUCTS \ I TY
P ui›l lc e‹?ucat!o! ‹'!i the negative Jxvctices that lower prodricii i:; .
- .•. .}?iaasis should h e on thC iTlO tiVa tiO n of wo r ke r s by i rn proVing con‹1it i Oli S Of s er V iCC run d
o:1’iiir lacnefits
- Woi‘kers should be given on the job training an‹i should at'en‹l refresher course.‹ to
imyr‘ove thcir skills.
Planning and tai get setting

[8 marks pfi. 2 marks each]

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(c) MEANING OF PRIMARY PRODUCTION WITH EXAMPI.ES

Primary pr‹iductlon refers to the extraction of raw materials front the natural
environment or nature. [2 marks]

Examples of primary production in Ghana include fishing, mining, lumbering; fanning,

hunting, quarrying, salt wining, gathering of seeds and fruits.
|6 mai ks n 1 mark each]

QUESTION SIX
(a) co«szc*UENCES OF lNDlSCIPLIh'E ON THE GHANAIAN SOCIETY
- Low Productivity
Di‘ives aw”ay foreign investors
It s!o ›•s down national development
Increase the cost of maintaining security services
li tr.rnis1ics the lmage of the country in the international scene
Add iiiore financial responsibility to the government
lt ci i›. i I:; s the }ae‹ice of the nation
It m.iy lead to conflict in the country.
etc
[6 marks @ 1 mark each]

CHA RA €."1 '/ RISTICS OF STATE-OU'NED ENTERPRISES

- S'Plc enterprise is set up by the central government
- St i ic ciitcr{v‘isc is owned by the state
- Time ,. but ve c›*’ se:ting up state entei prise is to provide essential sei ices to people at
: ‘)’'•’ |3 '‘iñ his
- Std'c c.iter v’iscs are controlled or managed by board of dircctoi‘s iippointcd by
go› ei !, ment
St‹-'c n!ci‘jJi ices are financed by government
- €io c !n erm b‹;ai s th.e losses of state -owned enterprise
- Gi› c i:iicn1 interfcres with operations of state -o wned enterprise
- Ii‹› : i-. rent pays protit into consolidated account of state -owned enterprises
- St.tic !:.itcrpi’ises are established through the Act of parliaiiient
Lit! c ‹ a¡ ':a! is i:ix'o! ed in th• s•ttir.g up and operations cf s*aie owned cntTrprises
provitles sub dies for state owned enterprises
allow private partnerships in the setting up and operations of’ staté

Jh marks ) mark each]

(c) REASO*‹$ :'t IR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE ENTERPRISES

L-'’ « :l in. ex! !oiia tion of consumers
C i :i' ›n r›l ern¡ol oyment avenues
i '4 \ ! ' .!’ Of huge capital where it is required
It:!i ‹:' u i cvcnue for the government
1°r‹ .’'s «r.i of infrastructure
Bi ca!‹:n the monopoly of private companies
C“i›. ::.'1 r›i vital services
[8 marks m 2 marks each]

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1. C‘ 11, B 21. B 31. D
2. C 12. D 22. A 32. D
3. R .13.' A 23. B 33. A
4. D 14. C 24. D 34. A
5. D 15. B 25. A 35. B
6. C 16. D 26. D 36. B
7. 17. B 27. B 37. C
8. .1 18. D 28. C 35. C
19. C 29. A 39. A
20. A 30 . D 40. B

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