P5 TOPICAL QUESTIONS

SOCIAL STUDIES
TERM 1 2021
No.1

Name: …………………………………………………………… Date: ……………………

TOPIC I : LOCATION OF UGANDA
1. What is a map?
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2. Give one similarity between a map and a picture.
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3. List down any three elements of a good map.
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ii)________________________________________________________________

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4. Why are symbols used on a map?

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5. Draw and name any three map symbols.

6. Define the term longitudes.

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7. State any two importance of latitudes
i)________________________________________________________________

ii)________________________________________________________________

8. Which line of latitude passes through Uganda?

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9. Identify any two methods of locating places on a map.
i)________________________________________________________________

ii)________________________________________________________________

10. Why is Uganda known as a landlocked country?

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11. Give two reasons why Uganda should co-operate with its
neighbours.
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ii)______________________________________________________________

12. Name the type of scale below.

0 20km

13. Suggest any three activities done on ports.

i)______________________________________________________________

ii)_____________________________________________________________

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