THE GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE
END OF YEAR EXAM
FORM 2 – GEOGRAPHY PAPER II
2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer 4 questions only, ONE from each section and any other from any section.
SECTION A- Answer one question only in this section.
1a) Give the difference between weather and climate. [2]
b) (i) Study the table below and answer the questions which follow.
Weather Element Measuring Instrument Measuring Unit
1. --------------- 2. ------------- millibars
Humidity Hygrometer 3. --------------
Wind Speed Cup Anemometer 4--------------
Temperature 5.---------------- 6. ----------------
Sunshine Sunshine Recorder 7.---------------
ii] Copy and complete blank spaces numbered 1 to 7. [7]
iii] With an aid of a diagram, describe the formation of relief/Orographic rainfall. [6]
c) (i) Outline the human causes of climate change in Zimbabwe. [3]
(ii) What are the effects of floods on the lives of people in Zimbabwe? [4]
iii] Propose measures which should be taken to help the victims of floods. [3]
2a i] List 4 components of the soil. [4]
ii] Describe an income generating project that can be done using soil. [3]
b] Draw an energy flow diagram of a simple food chain. [3]
c i] With an aid of a diagram, draw the structure of the equatorial rainforest ecosystem. [4]
ii] Describe and explain how plants and animals adapt to a desert environment. [6]
d] Suggest measures to restore a degraded communal area. [5]
SECTION B- Answer one question only in this section.
3a] What is Beneficiation as used in mining? [2]
ii) Identify 3 factors which influence mining in Zimbabwe. [3]
b] Fig 2.1 below shows a mining method.
i] Name the method of mining shown above. [1]
ii] Name the features numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. [4]
iii] State the advantages and disadvantages of the method of extracting minerals shown. [4]
c] Outline 3 problems faced by small scale miners and suggest 2 possible solutions to those
problems. [5]
d] With reference to Zimbabwe, outline the benefits of mining activities. [6]
4ai] Define Energy Conservation. [2]
ii] Give the difference between renewable and non renewable sources of Energy. [4]
b] Table 2.2 below shows types of energy from different sources.
Table 2.2
Type of Energy Source of Energy
Thermal -----------
Hydro-Electric -----------
Biogas -----------
Solar -----------
Geothermal ----------
i] Copy and Complete Table 2.2 shown above. [5]
ii] From the table above, state one renewable and one non-renewable source of energy. [2]
iii] What are the environmental effects caused by heavy dependence on thermal power? [3]
c] Outline the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. [6]
d] Explain the importance of energy in Agriculture. [3]
SECTION C- Answer one question only in this section.
5a] What is urbanization? [2]
ii] Give the difference between site and situation. [2]
iii] Explain 3 factors which influence the site of a settlement. [6]
b] With the aid of diagrams, differentiate between nucleated and linear settlement patterns. [4]
ci] Outline the causes and effects of rural to urban migration. [5]
ii] Suggest solutions to the effects of urbanization. [3]
iii] Briefly explain the relationship between rural and urban settlements. [3]
6 (a) i. Define the term: Transnational Corporation (TNC). Give an example of a transnational
corporation in Zimbabwe. [2]
ii. Describe the main characteristics of TNCs. [3]
iii. State the advantages and disadvantages of TNCs in a country. [6]
(b) Differentiate between a raw material based industry and a market based industry. Give
examples. [4]
(c) Explain the factors to be considered before locating an industry. [6]
d) Outline the problems faced by manufacturing industries in Zimbabwe. [4]
7(a) i. Explain the term land use. [2]
ii. Describe the main land uses found in urban areas. [5]
iii. Outline the main characteristics of the Central Business District (CBD) of a town you have
studied. [7]
(b) i. Draw a labeled diagram to show the sector and concentric models of urban land use. [7]
ii. Identify a model that suits a local city you have studied and describe its shortcomings. [4]
