P250/2
S.6 GEOGRAPHY
(World Problems and Development)
Paper 2
2020
3 Hours
STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL ZZANA
UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
S.6 GEOGRAPHY P250/2 EXAM 2020
(World Problems and Development)
Paper 2
INSTRUCTIONS: TIME: 3 HOURS
Answer four questions in all
Question one in Section A is compulsory
The other three questions must be answered from Section B
Credit will be given for the use of relevant sketch maps, diagrams and examples.
Any additional question(s) attempted will not be marked.
Question Mark
Total
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SECTION A
1. Study the table below showing Egypt’s population structure in millions for 2000 and
2005 and answer the questions that follow.
Population for 2000 Population for 2005
Age group Male Female Male Female
0-9 11.0 12.6 16.1 18.2
10-19 7.8 9.3 13.9 14.6
20-29 6.3 8.6 10.1 10.3
30-39 6.0 7.3 6.6 8.8
40-49 5.0 6.6 6.1 7.5
50-59 4.0 6.0 4.5 6.8
60-69 3.0 2.5 3.5 3.3
70-79 2.2 2.4 2.3 3.2
80-89 1.5 1.8 2.0 1.9
90+ 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Adapted: World Development Indicators, World Bank, Washington D.C.
a. Draw a superimposed comparative population pyramid to represent the information
given in the above table. (10marks)
b. Outline the merits and demerits of using the statistical method in (a) above. (5 marks)
c. Explain the conditions responsible for high population density in the Nile Delta region of
Egypt. (5 marks)
d. Describe the benefits of rural urban migration in any one tropical African country.
(5 marks)
SECTION B
2. Account for the development of commercial livestock farming in either Argentina or
Netherlands. (25mks)
3a. Distinguish between tropical rain forests and temperate forests. (10 marks)
b. Examine the problems facing forestry industry in any one country with reference to
either Scandinavian region or Equatorial region. (15 marks)
4. Examine the factors which have favoured the development of the fishing industry in
either Japan or Morocco. (25mks)
5. Discuss the effects of industrialization on the environment in either China or South
Africa. (25mks)
6a. Examine the problems faced around the Great Lakes conurbation or Mombasa port as
an urban area. (15mks)
b. Outline the steps being taken to solve the above problems. (10mks)
7. The development of tourism industry has been influenced by natural resources. Discuss
with reference to either Tanzania or Switzerland. (25mks)
8. To what extent have human activities contributed to either desertification in Africa or
pollution in Germany?
(25mks)
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