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UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

GEOGRAPHY

PAPER 1

TIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES.

Instructions to candidates

This paper consists of Part I and Part II.

Part I and Section A of Part II are compulsory.

Answer only one question from Section B of Part II.

Answers to all questions must be written on the sheets provided.

PART IOBJECTIVE – TYPE QUESTIONS (20 MARKS)

There are 30 compulsory objective type questions. Each question carries one mark. Answers to this Part must be written on the answer sheet provided.

1. Kikuyu land has attracted high population mainly because of A: fertile soils B: reliable rainfall C: mineral deposits D: early marriages

2. Which one of the following coastal features is joined to the bay at one end with the other projecting into the sea? A: Spit B: Bar C: Beach D: Tombolo

3. Which of the following Lakes in East Africa was formed due to Volcanic eruption?A: Opeta B: Mburo C: Mulehe D:Kachira

4. Which of the following human activities is most destructive to wetlands in East Africa?A: Crop cultivation B: Animal grazing C: Mining and quarrying D:Industrial development.

5. The major factor that led to the location of the cement processing plant at Athi River is the presence of A: ready market B: cheap labour C: reliable power D: abundant raw materials

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6. Which of the following stations in East Africa record lower rainfall totals?A: Wajir B: Dodoma C: Mtwara D: Songea

7. Glacial troughs on Mountain Kenya are most suitable for A: settlement B: quarrying C: forestry D: tourism

8. Which one of the following means of transport is of increasing importance in East Africa?A: Air B: Road C: Water D: Railway

9. The effect of high population on the slopes of Kigezi highlands is mainly shown by the problem of A: soil erosion B: deforestation C: low water table D: land fragmentation

10. On Mt Elgon bamboo forests are to be found approximately between A: 1,000 and 2,000 metres B: 2,000 and3,000 metresC: 3, 000 and 4,000 metres D: 4,000 and 5,000 metres

11. Which one of the following best explains Kidatu as the best site for generation of Hydro-Electricity?A: Large volume of water B: Hard basement rocks C: Narrow river channel D: Steep downstream gradient

12. A major tourist attraction at Magosi in Uganda is that of A: beautiful scenery B: tropical climate C: historical site D: wild life

13. Which of the following wild life conservation has been gazetted as a sanctuary for Rhinos in Kenya?A: Masai Mara B: Nakuru C: Marsabit D: Katavi Plains

14. Which of the following lakes produces the largest fish catch in East Africa?A: Tanganyika B: Victoria C: George D: Albert

15. The development of heavy industries in East Africa has mainly been hindered by A: high costs of production B: poor transport network C: narrow domestic market D: low level of technology

16. Namasale fish landing site is found on the shores of Lake A: Kyoga B: George C: Edward D: Victoria

17. Physical weathering common in North Eastern Uganda is mainly due to the existence of A: dry climate B: flat relief C: scanty vegetation D: granitic rocks

18. Which of following forests is found in South Western Uganda? A: Kitomi B: Mpanga C: Itwara D: Echuya

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19. The major problem facing nomadic pastoralists in Baringo is the existence of A: diseases B: poor soils wild animals C: unreliable rainfall D: wild animals

20. North Eastern Kenya is mainly characterized by A: short evergreen trees B: thick thorny bush and scrub C: tall trees with buttress roots D: tall grass with scattered trees

21. Which of the following cash crops grows well in the highland areas of East Africa?A: Cloves B: Wheat C: Sisal D: Cotton

22. Machakos in Kenya is mainly used for A: hunting B: bee keeping C: arable farming D: animal farming

23. The major problem faced by residents in Mwanza is the A: traffic congestion B: poor sanitation C: high crime rate D: inadequate accommodation

24. Which one of the following is the main type of soil found in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania?A: Volcanic soils B: Alluvial soils C: Lateritic soils D: Sandy soils

25. Which one of the following commodities for export is produced under controlled conditions?A: Tea B: Cotton C: Coffee D: Flowers

26. Which of the following sedimentary rocks is organically formed?A: Breccia B: Dolomite C: Sandstone ` D: Limestone

27. Mass wasting on Mountain Elgon is mainly a result of A: steep gradient B: deforestation C: heavy rainfall D: absence of vegetation

28. The main problem facing fishing on Lake Kyoga is that of A: pollution B: overfishing C: fish predators D: flooding vegetation

29. Soil erosion on coffee farms in East Africa is being controlled by A: mulching B: crop rotation C: afforestation D: planting cover crops

30. Congestion at Port Mombasa can best be reduced by A: time table schedule B: installing flood lights C: vessel diversion D: containerization

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PART II

MAPWORK, PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION, FIELDWORK AND EAST AFRICA.

Answer FOUR questions from Part II, including Questions 1,2 and 3 which are compulsory.

SECTION A:

COMPULSORY QUESTION: MAPWORK (20 MARKS)

Answer ALL parts of this question.

1. Study the 1:50,000 (UGANDA) KAWOKO MAP extract, series Y732; part of sheet 79/1, Edition 3 U.S.D and answer the questions that follow:

(a) (i) Identify the man-made feature found at grid reference 535758, (01 mark) (ii) State the grid reference of the trigonometrical station secondary. (01 mark)

(b) (i) Measure and state in kilometers, the distance of the dry weather road North of the road junction at Bukomansimbi (grid reference 462819). (ii) State the general trend of the bound surface road running Southwards from Villa Maria.

(01 mark) (iii) Find the bearing of Kyansi Church (Grid reference 492762) from the borehole Southwest of Lukuku (grid reference 442795). (01 mark)

(iv) Determine the vertical interval of this map extract. (01 mark)

(c) Draw a cross section of the area between grid references 440810 and 500762 and on it, mark and name; (i) Seasonal swamp,(ii) Conical hill,(iii) Woodland vegetation, (iv) Motorable track(v) Settlements. (07 marks)

(d) Describe the; (i) Relief of the area,(ii) Relationship between relief and settlement in the area shown on the map. (06 marks)

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(a) Identify the economic activity taking place in the photograph. (01 mark) (b) Describe the conditions which favour the growing of the crop shown in the photograph

(05 marks) (c) Explain the

(i) importance of the crop to the people living in the area. (01 mark) (ii) effects of growing the crop on the environment. (03 marks)

(d) Giving reasons for your answer, suggest an area in East Africa where this photograph was taken. (02 marks)

3. FIELDWORK (COMPULSORY) (15 MARKS) For any one fieldwork you have carried out:

(a) State the (i) topic of the study, (02 marks) (ii) objectives of the study. (02 marks)

(b) Draw a line transect of the area studied and on it, mark and name; (i) Physical features, (ii) Land-use activities. (05 marks)

(c) Describe the relationship between physical features and land-use. (04 marks) (d) Outline the problems faced during the fieldwork study. (02 marks)

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SECTION B: EAST AFRICA (20 MARKS)

Answer only one question from this section.

4. (a) Name three types of sedimentary rocks found in East Africa (03 marks) (b) Distinguish between sedimentary and igneous rocks. (06 marks) (c) Explain the value of rocks to the people of East Africa. (06 marks) (d) Outline the problems associated with rocks in East Africa. (05 marks)

5. Study the climate statistics of station Z: (Altitude 2150 metres) found in East Africa and answer the questions that follow:

STATION Z: (Altitude 2150m)

Month J F M A M J J A S O N DTemperature oC 24 24 25 24 23 22 21 21 22 24 24 24R.F (mm) 75 115 155 240 205 160 160 185 150 135 110 65Source: Minns, W.J.(1993) A Geography of Africa New Edition P.60

(a) Draw a suitable graph to show the climate of station Z (08 marks) (b) Calculate the:

(i) mean annual rainfall, (01 mark) (ii) annual range of temperature for the station. (01 mark)

(c) Describe the:(i) characteristics of the climate experienced at the station. (04 marks) (ii) economic activities which are carried out in the area where the station is found. (04 marks)

(d) Giving reasons for your answer, state the hemisphere in which the station is found (02 marks)

6. Study the table below showing mineral production in Tanzania. (000’ tones) for 2003 and 2004 and answer the questions that follow:

Mineral 2003 (tones 2004 (tones) SaltLimestoneCoalCopper

60,0001,220,000

55,5003,700

58,0001,410,000

65,2004,200

TOTAL 1,339,200 1,537,400Adapted: Longman Secondary Atlas for East Africa, 2006: Pearson and Longman P64.

(a) Identify the mining areas of the ;following minerals:

(i) Limestone,(ii) Coal,

in Tanzania (02 marks)

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(b) Draw a pie chart to show the relative importance of each mineral in 2004. (04 marks)

(c) (i) Describe the processes of mining limestone in East Africa. (05 marks)

(ii) Explain the value of the mining industry to the development of East Africa (05 marks)

(d) Outline the environmental problems caused by mining limestone. (04 marks)

(a) Name the :(i) national park marked A,(ii) game reserve marked B,(iii) lake marked C,(iv) mountain marked D,(v) irrigation scheme marked E,(vi) river marked F (06 marks)

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(b) Describe the factors which have favoured the development of the tourism industry in Kenya (05 marks)

(c) Explain the contribution of the tourism industry to the development of Kenya. (05 marks) (d) Outline the problems faced by the tourism industry in Kenya. (04 marks)

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