Geography - Questions N Answers

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
IRINGA REGION ANNUAL JOINT EXAMINATION 2023, IRINGA REGION ANNUAL JOINT EXAMINATION 2023, IRINGA REGION ANNUAL JOINT EXAMINATION 2023, IRINGA REGION ANNUAL
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
FORM THREE
IRINGA REGION ANNUAL JOINT EXAMINATION – 2023

GEOGRAPHY
013
th
Time: 3 Hours Monday, 20 November 2023 p.m
Instructions
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with total of eleven questions.

2. Answer All questions in section A and B and Two questions from section C.
3. A Map extract of Mbeya sheet 244/4 is provided.
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SECTION A (25 Marks)
1. For each of the following items (i) - (x) choose the correct answer and write its letter
beside the number
i. One if the conditions for the formation of delta are that, there must be ………
A. Enough load deposited in the middle course
B. Active erosion in the upper and middle course
C. A coast characterized by heavy tides especially where the rivers enters the
sea
D. Enough load deposited in the upper and lower courses
E. Active erosion in the lower course
ii. In the process of digging toilet pits, form three students saw different layers of
the soil arranged vertically from the surface to the bed rock. Which term
properly describes this scenario?
A. Soil porosity
B. Soil texture
C. Soil PH
D. Soil profile
E. Soil catena
iii. Hamisa left Washington DC 960 West at 5:00pm on Friday. At what time she
might have reached Zanzibar 390 East?
A. 9:00am Saturday
B. 8:00pm Friday
C. 8:00am Friday
D. 2:00am Saturday
E. 2:00pm Saturday
iv. If Malindi found at the sea level has the temperature of 320C. use the
temperature lapse rate principle to find the temperature of Ilula 1500m above
the sea level.
A. 230C
B. 410C
C. 90C
D. 0.60C
E. 31.40C
v. Aisha measured the distance on the map and got 24cm. She converted it into
ground distance getting 12km. Determine the scale used to convert this
distance.
A. 1:150,000
B. 1:50,000
C. 1:250,000
D. 1:100,000
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E. 1:200,000
vi. Tides and waves are both related to;
A. Oceans, seas and rivers
B. Oceans and rivers
C. Seas and rivers
D. Oceans and wind
E. Oceans and large lakes
vii. During a chain survey activity, a survey team encountered with a tall building
before reaching to the final point. Which is the suitable method to overcome
this obstacle?
A. Right angle method
B. Pythagoras theorem method
C. Parallel offset and right angle method
D. Similar triangles and right angle method
E. Isosceles triangle method
viii. Marine deposition results into formation of the following features;

A. Depressions, stalagmites and bars
B. Beaches, bars and sand spits
C. Ridges, beaches and blow holes
D. Bays, arches and estuaries
E. Headlands, caves and tombolo
ix. When Kawawa visited Eastern Europe during summer, he experienced long
hours of day sunshine and short nights. This scenario indicates that;
A. It was summer solstice in the northern hemisphere
B. It was winter solstice in the northern hemisphere
C. It was summer solstice in the southern hemisphere
D. It was overhead sun in the equator
E. The whole Eastern Europe was solar eclipse
x. Which of the following sources of energy are environmentally friendly?

A. Wind energy and fuel energy
B. Solar energy and wind energy
C. Hydroelectric power and biogas energy
D. Geothermal energy and coal energy
E. Biogas energy and solar energy
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2. Match each item in column A against its corresponding item from Column B.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
i) Carelessness or negligence by the A. Systematic error
surveyor. B. Line of traverse
ii) Thin steel skewers for marking points C. Observation
on the ground D. Tie line
iii) Series of straight lines on the ground E. Gross error
measured by a chain or tape from the F. Offsets
fixed points. G. Reconnaissance
iv) A step which involves visiting the area H. Arrows
before conducting an actual survey I. Thick forest
v) Lines marked during field survey, J. Tall building
joining the line of traverse at right
angles.
vi) Obstacle that obscure visibility but may
be walked around.
SECTION B (54 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.
3. Study the map extract of Mpwapwa (sheet 163/4) and answer the following questions.
(a) At which part of the equator is mapped area located (give one reason).
(b) Calculate the area covered by Mbeya forest reserve. Give your answer in Km2.
(c) Suggest two methods used to represent relief features in the mapped area
(d) Measure the distance of TAZARA Railway from Grid reference 411154 to
540128.
(e) With evidence from the map suggest four social services found around grid
reference 475175.
4. (a) Present the statistical data of cash crops production (000 tonnes) in Tanzania in the
year 2005 – 2008 by using comparative bar graph.
Year/Crop 2005 2006 2007 2008

Coffee 350 550 500 400
Sisal 200 400 700 600
Rubber 400 350 800 450
(b) Write down two merits of using the method above.

(c) Suggest one alternative method which can be used to present the data above.
5. Kilolo district is planning to invite a survey team to help it determine the length of
Mlafu to Ilula road.
(a) What type of survey technique are they supposed to apply?
(b) Draw three equipment the team can use in survey.
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(c) List down five importance of land survey.
6. (a) Define mass wasting
(b) Briefly explain six factors affecting mass wasting.
7. Study the following photograph and answer the questions that follow.
a) Name the crop shown on the photograph. (1mark)

b) What is the activity taking place on the photograph? (1mark)
c) With one evidence suggest the scale of production of the crop shown.
(1marks)
d) List down three conditions necessary for the growth of the crop shown on the
photograph. 3Marks
e) Outline three factors that might affect the quality of the photograph given. (3
marks)
8. The Form one students carried a study tour to Hale Hydroelectric Power Station
whereby they observed falling water in a river course disturbed by a steep flow of
water which cause the water wheel to rotate.
a. Name the feature with a steep gradient the students observed.
b. Describe the feature named in (a) above.
c. With the aid of diagram describe how the feature named in (a) can be formed
where a layer of resistant rock lies horizontal across the river channel.
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SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer two questions in this section
9. Transport sector is essential to economic development of any country in the World. In
six points, explain the importance of this sector to the economy of Tanzania.
10. Discuss six efforts that Tanzania must adopt to make water resources sustainable.
11. Itengulinyi is a village endowed with mineral deposits. The villagers have used this
opportunity to extract minerals and earn income for their survival. What are the other
six benefits that a country can benefit from this activity if it is done at large scale?
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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

IRINGA REGION ANNUAL JOINT EXAMINATION – 2023

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with total of eleven questions.

viii. Marine deposition results into formation of the following features;

x. Which of the following sources of energy are environmentally friendly?

SECTION B (54 marks)

Year/Crop 2005 2006 2007 2008

(b) Write down two merits of using the method above.

a) Name the crop shown on the photograph. (1mark)

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