PART I: THE REST OF AFRICA
Answer two questions from this part.
1. Study table I below showing the climate of Durban, Natal province, Republic of south Africa and answer the questions that follow,
Table I: Durban province, Republic of South Africa. New edition. P39.
| Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Temp (0C) | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 112 | 125 | 135 | 85 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 37 | 75 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
a) Draw a suitable diagram to represent the information in the table.
b) Calculate the:
(i) Annual temperature range,
(ii) Total annual rainfall.
c) (i) Describe the relationship between temperature and rainfall at the station.
(ii)Identify the factors responsible for the relationship described in (c) (i) above.
d) Explain the effect of climate on agricultural activities in the Natal province.
2. a) draw a sketch map of Africa and on it, mark and name the;
(i) vegetation types:
- equatorial rain forests,
- Mediterranean vegetation,
- The Sahel sem - arid vegetation.
(ii) Latitudes:
- Equator,
- Tropic of cancer,
- Tropic of Capricorn.
b) Describe the characteristics of the:
(i) Mediterranean vegetation,
(ii) Sahel/Semi -arid vegetation.
c) Identify the:
(i) economic activities carried out by the people living in the Sahel region.
(ii) problems faced by people livening in the Sahel region.
d) For any one country in the Sahel region. Outline the steps being taken to solve the problems identified in (c)(ii) above.
3. Study figure 1: Map of Africa, showing population distribution and answer the questions which follow:
MAP
a) Explain the factors responsible for the population density in the areas marked.
(i) A,
(ii) B,
(iii) C.
b) Identify the problems associated with the population density in areas marked.
(i) A,
(ii) C.
c) State any two countries in Africa which have,
(i) A high population density,
(ii) A low population density.
d) For any one country named in (c)(i) above, describe the steps being taken to solve the problem of high population density.
4. Study figure 2: Map showing forestry in Gabon and answer the questions that follow
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) River marked 1,
(ii) Towns marked 2 and 3,
(iii) Ocean marked C,
(iv) Country marked 4.
b) Identify the factors which have influenced the development of forestry activities in area marked:
(i) A,
(ii) B.
c) Explain the:
(i) Prophets which have resulted from the forestry activities in area marked A,
(ii) Steps being taken to solve the problems in (c) (i) above.
d) Outline the contribution of the forestry industry to Gabon.
5. Study table II below showing iron ore production in the republic of south Africa (1975-1990) and answer the questions that follow:
Table II: from ore production in the republic of South Africa ('000' metric tons)
| Year | Annual production ('000s metric tons) |
| 1975 | 12,297.7 |
| 1980 | 26,310.0 |
| 1985 | 24,414.0 |
| 1990 | 30,347.0 |
SOURCE: UNDP: would resource a guide to global environment (1992-3). Towards sustainable development p 321.
a) Draw a bar graph to show the information given in the table.
b) (i) Describe the trend of iron ore production in the Republic of South Africa between 1975 and 1990.
(ii)Calculate the percentage change in iron ore production between 1975 and 1990
c) Explain the importance of the mining sector to the republic of south Africa
d) Identify the:
(i) Problems affecting the mining sector in the republic of South Africa.
(ii) Steps being taken to solve the problems in (d)(i) above.
6. Study figure 3: Map showing the site of Tema Port and answer the questions that follow
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Lagoons marked A and B,
(ii) Harbors marked C and D,
(iii) Industries marked E and D,
(iv) Industries marked E and F,
(v) Ocean marked G.
b) Explain the factors which favored the location of Tema Port
c) Outline the functions of Tema port.
d) Describe the:
(i) Problems affecting the development of Tema Port,
(ii) Steps being taken to solve the problems in (d) (i) above.
PART II:
STUDIES IN DEVELOPMENT
Answer two questions from this part.
REGION I: NORTH AMERICA
7. Shall table III below showing land use on the Howard and Blythe cotton plantation in the south (U.S.A) and answer the questions that follow:
TABLE III: land use on the Howard and Blythe cotton plantation.
| Land use | Area (Hectares) |
| Cotton | 364 |
| Soya beans | 635 |
| Wheat | 111 |
| Fallow | 162 |
| Others | 101 |
| Total | 1316 |
Source: adapted from: Yiga Matovu, M. (1991) North America, certificate geography p 63.
a) Draw a pie chart to snow land use on the Howard and Blythe plantation.
b) Identify the factors which above influenced the allocation of land on the plantation.
c) Explain the importance of the agricultural sector to the development of the south.
d) Outline the:
(i) Problems facing the agricultural sector in the south,
(ii) Steps being taken to solve the problems in (d) (i) above.
8. a) Draw a sketch map of the area covered by the Tennessee valley authority and on it, mark and name:
(i) state: Alabama and Tennessee,
(ii) rivers: Tennessee, Ohio and Mississippi,
(iii) towns: Nashville and Colbert.
b) Explain the reason for the establishment of the Tennessee valley authority.
c) How has the Tennessee valley project contributed to the modernization of the region?
d) Name any two areas in East Africa where a river development project has been established.
9. Study figure 4: Map of southern New England provided below and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) States marked A, B and C,
(ii) Towns marked 1 and 2,
(iii) River marked 3,
(iv) Ocean marked 4,
b) (i) State three industries found in any of the towns named in (a) (ii) above.
(ii)Explain the conditions that have favored the establishment of industries in New England.
c) Outline the contributions of the industrial sector to New England.
d) Describe the steps being taken by New England to sustain the industrial sector.
REGION II: RHINELANDS
10. a) Draw a sketch map of Switzerland and on it, mark and name the:
(i) physical regions: Alps, Jura and the plateau,
(ii) rivers: Rhine land Ticino,
(iii) tourist resorts : Lausanne, Interlaken and st.Morits
b) State two tourist attractions found in the:
(i) Swiss plateau,
(ii)Swiss Alps
c) Explain the contribution of the tourist industry to the development of Switzerland.
d) Why is the tourist industry in Switzerland more developed than that of East Africa?
11. Study fig. 5: Diagram showing the Rhine rift valley and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the physical regions marked:
(i) A,
(ii) B,
(iii) C.
b) Describe the processes which lead to the formation of the Rhine rift valley.
c) (i) Identify the economic activities taking place in the Rhine rift valley.
(ii)Describe the factors which have led to the development of the economic activities in (c)(i) above.
d) Explain the contribution of the Rhine rift valley to development of Germany.
12. Study fig.6: Map showing the Zuider Zee reclamation scheme in the Netherlands and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Polders marked A, B and C,
(ii) River marked 1,
(iii) Water bodies marked 2 and 3,
(iv) Town marked D.
b) Describe how the polders were created.
c) Explain the importance of the polders to the people of the Netherlands.
d) Outline the :
(i) Problems facing the people living on the polders.
(ii) Steps being taken to solve the problems in (d)(i) above.
REGION III: CHINA
13. Study table IV showing the structure of communes in china and answer the questions that follow:
Table IV: the structure of communes in china.
| Classification | No. of people | Area of land (Hectare) |
| 50 families = 1 production Team | 300 | 20 |
| 10 Production Teams = 1 Brigade | - | - |
| 05 Brigade = 1 commune | - | - |
a) Calculate the:
(i) Number of people found in a:
- Brigade
- Commune.
(ii) Area of land forming a:
- Brigade,
- Commune.
b) Describe the characteristics of communal farming in china.
c) Identify the:
(i) Advantages,
(ii) Disadvantages, of communal framing in china.
d) (i) Mention any two communes found in china.
(ii)Outline the steps being taken to improve communal farming in china.
14. a) What is meant by the term "Entrepot"?
b) Explain the conditions which favored the development of Hong Kong as an entrepot.
c) Outline the contribution of Hong Kong to the development of china.
d) Identify the:
(i) problems affecting Hong Kong entrepot,
(ii) measures being taken to solve the problems in (d)(i) above.
15. Study fig 7. Map of china showing population distribution and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name any two regions of china which are
(i) Densely populated.
(ii) Sparsely populated
b) Explain the factors that have influenced population distribution in china
c) Identify the:
(i) Advantages,
(ii) Disadvantages, of a large population size in china.
d) Outline the steps being taken by china to solve the problems of a large population size.