GRADE 9 GEOGRAPHY T4 2023
WORKSHEET 1
USES OF NATURAL RESOURCES: RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE
RESOURCES
Look at the picture about resources below and answer the questions that follow:
1.1 What is a resource? (1x2) (2)
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1.2 Why do we need resources? (1x2) (2)
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1.3 Define a natural resource. (1x2) (2)
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1.4 Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources. (2x2) (4)
1.5 Give 2 examples of renewable and non-renewable resources. (4x1) (4)
Renewable Resources
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Non-renewable resources
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1.6 What happens if we don’t take care of our resources? (1x2)
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WORKSHEET 1 MEMORANDUM
1.1 Any physical material making up part of the earth that people need (1x2) (2)
and value.
1.2 We need resources to stay alive. (1x2) (2)
1.3 Resources that come from nature and are not manmade. (1x2) (2)
1.4 Renewable resources can replace themselves. (2x2) (4)
Non-renewable resources can only be used once and do not replace
themselves.
1.5 Renewable resources (4x1) (4)
Sunlight
Wind
Trees
Soil
Animals
(ANY TWO)
Non-renewable resources
Minerals
Coal
Gas
Oil
(ANY TWO)
1.6 There will no longer be enough resources as we grow older and (1x2)
there will be no resources for the future generations.
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WORKSHEET 2
EFFECTS OF UNWISE USE OF RESOURCES: OVER-FISHING THE OCEANS
Look at the cartoon below showing over-fishing and answer the questions that
follow:
Source: https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=over-fishing&FORM=HDRSC2
2.1 What is overfishing? (1x2) (2)
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2.2 Why do you think over-fishing is an unwise use of the natural
resource?
(1x2) (2)
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2.3 What is the penguin complaining about? (1x2) (2)
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2.4 Explain any TWO reasons why over-fishing occurs. (2x2) (4)
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In a paragraph of about eight lines, explain the effects of over-fishing
2.5
on humans.
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WORKSHEET 2
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MEMORANDUM
2.1 Over-fishing is when fish are caught in large
quantities to an extent that they become depleted
(concept)
2.2 Over-fishing can cause fish populations to be
depleted.
Ecosystems within the ocean will become disrupted.
(ANY ONE)
2.3 The penguin is complaining about fishermen who catch many fish
from the sea leaving none for the penguins.
2.4 It is difficult to know how many fish there are in a
particular region.
Increasing human populations put pressure on fish as
a food resource.
The demand for fish is higher than the supply.
New fishing techniques result in more over-fishing.
It is difficult to control over-fishing.
Poaching is another reason for over-fishing.
(ANY TWO CORRECT ANSWERS).
2.5 Supporting sentences
Collapse of fishing industries
Fish become more expensive due to scarcity.
Reduce the amount of food available for people to eat.
Reduction in the intake of protein obtained from fish.
Loss of income
Loss of employment
Increased poverty
(ANY OTHER RELEVENT POINT)
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GRADE 9 GEOGRAPHY T4 2023
WORKSHEET 3
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WAYS RESOURCES MAY BE USED SUSTAINABLE: SUSTAINABLE FISHING
Study the statement below and answer the questions that follow.
MARINE PROTECTED AREA
Unlike game enclosures on land, there are no
‘fences for fishes’
3. One of the ways to promote sustainable fishing is by creating MPAs.
3.1 Write out MPAs in full. (1x1) (1)
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3.2 The poster statement above states that “Unlike game enclosures on
land, there are no ‘fences for fishes’.” In your own words, explain this (2x2) (4)
statement.
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3.3. Write down two aims of MPAs. (2x2) (4)
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WORKSHEET 3
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WAYS RESOURCES MAY BE USED SUSTAINABLE: SUSTAINABLE FISHING
MEMORANDUM
3.1 Marine Protected Areas ✓ (1x1) (1)
3.2 The statement means that there are no physical boundaries to limit
where fish swim and breed. ✓✓ (2x2) (4)
Fish and other marine animals can leave and return to many areas of
the sea. ✓✓
3.3. Protect habitats for fish to breed and grow. ✓✓ (2x2) (4)
Protects habitats from the harmful impacts of human activities. ✓✓
Since marine habitats are protected, fish stocks increase in size in
fishing areas. ✓✓
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WORKSHEET 4
ROLE OF INDIVIDUALS IN CHOOSING MORE SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE USE
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E.G. REDUCING PRESSURE ON RESOURCES AND REDUCING THEIR CARBON
FOOTPRINT.
Use the bar graph below to answer the questions that follow:
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS (GIVEN OFF) FROM ELECTRICITY
PRODUCTION
4.1 (a) Define ‘çarbon footprint’. (1x2) (2)
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(b) ‘Greenhouse gases’ (1x2) (2)
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4.2 Which of the above-mentioned sources of energy is giving off the
most carbon dioxide (CO2)? (1x1) (1)
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4.3 Suggest four ways in which people (individuals) can reduce their
carbon footprints. (4x2)(8)
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WORKSHEET 4
ROLE OF INDIVIDUALS IN CHOOSING MORE SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE USE
E.G. REDUCING PRESSURE ON RESOURCES AND REDUCING THEIR CARBON
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FOOTPRINT.
MEMORANDUM
4.1 (a) The amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere. ✓✓ (1x2) (2)
(b) Gases in the earth’s atmosphere that trap heat. ✓✓ (1x2) (2)
4.2 Coal ✓ (1x1) (1)
4.3 Buy a hybrid car. ✓✓
Buying products that use returnable or recyclable
(4x2)(8)
packaging. ✓✓
Walking, cycling or using public transport. ✓✓
Turning off lights and appliances that are not in use at
home. ✓✓
Use energy-saving light bulbs.
Use alternative forms of energy such as solar energy.
Walk, cycle or public transport.
(ANY OTHER TELEVANT ANSWER)
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WORKSHEET 5
CONCEPT OF FOOD SECURITY: ROLE OF SCIENCE IN FOOD PRODUCTION
Refer to the source below and answer the questions that follow
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Source: https://www.bing.com/images/search?
Sourc
5.1 Define the following concepts:
(a) Food security (1x2) (2)
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(b) Food insecurity (1x2) (2)
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5.2 What are the consequences when people do not get enough food? (1x2) (2)
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5.3 Food producers use technology to solve food production problems so
that they can provide a sufficient amount of raw foods for an
increasing world population. Name four of such problems. (4x1) (4)
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GRADE 9 GEOGRAPHY T4 2023
WORKSHEET 5
CONCEPT OF FOOD SECURITY: ROLE OF SCIENCE IN FOOD PRODUCTION
MEMORANDUM
5.1 (a) Food security is a state when all people have reliable access to (1x2) (2)
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food. ✓✓
(b) When people have little to no access to food or when food supply (1x2) (2)
is not stable. ✓✓
5.2 Malnutrition / Kwashiorkor. ✓✓ (1x2) (2)
5.3 Pests✓
Disease✓
Fungal infections✓ (4x1) (4)
Poor soil quality✓
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WORKSHEET 6
FACTORY FARMING: RAISING LIVESTOCK AT HIGH DENSITY, GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOODS, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES AND FARMING TECHNIQUES
Read through the article below and answer the following
Food Crisis in Zambia Posted:12.18.02
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President Mwanawasa of Zambia has refused international food aid even though many in
his country are starving.
Zambia, a landlocked nation in southern Africa, has suffered from severe drought for two
years and is unable to feed many of its people. Yet, the country continues to refuse food
aid from the international community.
More than 2.9 million people need food aid, according to the World Food Program, the
United Nations agency that fights global hunger. But in August, Zambian President Levy
Mwanawasa rejected the corn offered to the county because he says it is “poison” and
poses health risks to his people.
Genetically modified food
The corn in question is genetically modified (GM) maize, mostly donated from the United
States. Genetically modified food contains genetic material from another organism. That
material has been added to the crop to add traits that the crop did not originally possess,
such as resistance to insects or tolerance to drought.
Critics of GM foods say the technology is untested and the long-
term effects unknown. In addition, they fear that GM crops will infect
a nation’s native crops, causing later problems. Many critics of GM
technology are in Europe, where many GM foods are prohibited or
require special labeling. President Mwanawasa has said that he
does not want the introduction of GM foods to hurt his export trade
with Europe.
The European Union issued statements in November saying that
scientists have not found evidence of harm to humans from genetically modified foods.
They also said that trade with the EU would not be negatively affected if Zambia accepts
the GM food aid.
-- By Annie Schleicher, NewsHour Extra
Story: Food Crisis in Zambia, 12/18/02
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/july-dec02/zambia.html
6.1 What is genetically modified food? (1x2) (2)
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6.2 What do critics of GM foods believe? (1x2) (2)
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6.3 Why has President Mwanawasa rejected the food aid? (1x2) (2)
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6.4 You are the President of Zambia. Many people are starving. Would (1+2) (3)
you accept genetically modified food? Why or why not?
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6.5 Discuss TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of genetically
modified crops.
(4x2) (8)
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WORKSHEET 6
FACTORY FARMING: RAISING LIVESTOCK AT HIGH DENSITY, GENETICALLY
MODIFIED FOODS, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES AND FARMING TECHNIQUES
MEMORANDUM
6.1 Crops which have genetic material (DNA) added in which causes it to (1x2) (2)
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be altered. ✓✓
6.2 Technology is untested and long-term effects unknown. ✓✓ (1x2) (2)
6.3 Technology is untested and long-term effects are unknown. ✓✓ (1x2) (2)
6.4 Learners' own response. ✓ ✓✓ (1+2) (3)
Advantages
crops resistant to pests and viruses. ✓✓
Stress resistant to floods and drought. ✓✓
Disadvantages
Untested for short-term and long-term side effects. ✓✓
Unnatural way of producing food. ✓✓
[accept other relevant answers]
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