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MZUZU CITY

2023 FORM ONE END OF TERM 2 EXAMINATIONS

GEOGRAPHY Subject Number : J073

(100 marks) Time Allowed :

Instructions

1 .This paper contains 12 printed pages. Please Question Tick if Do not write in
check. number answered these columns
2 . Before you begin, write your name on top of each 1-20
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3. This paper has three sections A, B and C.
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4. Follow the instructions for each section carefully.
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5. Write your answers on the question paper in the
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Spaces provided. The maximum number of marks
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for each answer is indicated against each question.
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6. In the table provided on this page, tick against the
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question number you have answered.

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SECTION A (20 marks)

Answer all questions in this section by encircling the correct answer. Each
question carries 1mark.

1. What is the other name for B. Title.

cyclonic rainfall? C. Scale.
A. Convectional rainfall. D. Key.
B. Relief rainfall. 5. Which weather element is
C. Precipitation rainfall. measured in degrees Celsius?
D. Frontal rainfall. A. Sunshine.
2. Which of the following forces B. Temperature.
results from the rotation of the C. Air pressure.
earth on its axis? D. Rainfall.
A. Gravitational force. 6. Which of the following is the
B. Coriolis force. importance of Ozone layer?
C. Centripetal force. A. Filters ultra violet sun rays.
D. Centrifugal force. B. Sending radio waves to the
3. Which of the following features surface.
are shown by distribution map? C. Rain formation.
A. Boundaries of a district. D. Detects sound waves
B. Rainfall patterns. 7. Which of the following type of
C. Political zones. rainfall is formed when two air
D. Tourist resorts. masses of different
4. Which of the following is the temperatures meet
other name for legend? A. Convectional rainfall
A. Frame. B. Cyclonic rainfall

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C. Orographic rainfall A. Shifting of the earth’s

D. Drizzle rainfall magnetic poles.
B. Inclination of the planets.
8. Why is the wet bulb C. Removal of Pluto from the
thermometer covered with a list of planets.
wet muslin cloth? D. The existence of life on
A. To keep it cool earth in relation to the
B. To control temperature planets position from the
C. To keep it constantly wet sun.
D. To suit humid condition 12.Which of the following are
9. Which of the following does results of the revolution of the
not make up part of the natural earth?
environment around us? 1. Seasons of the year.
A. Dams. 2. Day and night.
B. Valleys and plateaus. 3. Varying length of day and
C. Seas and oceans. night.
D. The air around us. 4. Deflection of ocean
10.Why is the rain gauge placed currents.
30cm above the ground? A. 1 and 2.
A. To collect much rainfall. B. 3 and 4.
B. Avoid blockage by trees. C. 2 and 4.
C. Prevent water splashes. D. 1 and 3.
D. Reduces water spillage. 13.Which of the following ways
11.Which of the following can help to conserve water on a
statement is not part of new daily basis?
development related to the solar A. Harvesting rain water.
system?
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B. Using water efficient C. It provides an accurate

shower heads and toilets. description of wind.
C. Using non-toxic cleaners. D. It can be carried and used
D. Minimizing the amount of anywhere.
water paved and cement 16.The prediction of the state of
surfaces. the atmosphere at some future
14.How does a wind vane show time and the weather conditions
direction? that may be expected is called
A. The arrow rotates faster ___________?
when there is strong wind. A. Climate.
B. The arrow stops turning B. Weather.
when wind is slow. C. Weather forecasting.
C. The arrow points to the D. Climate forecasting.
direction where wind is 17.What is the source of energy in
going. the water cycle?
D. The arrow points to the A. Evapotranspiration.
direction where wind is B. Sun.
originating. C. Condensation.
15.Which of the following is the D. Water vapor.
most important aspect of the 18.___________ is the angular
Beaufort scale? difference between true north
A. It is simple to devise and and magnetic north.
use. A. Declination.
B. It provides an alternative B. Magnetic bearing.
way of observing wind C. Magnetic variation.
speed. D. Grid.

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19.Which of the following are 20.Which of the following

examples of biotic instruments are kept in the
components? Stevenson screen?
A. Animals, plants and rocks. A. Thermometers and
B. Air, land and sunlight. hygrometers.
C. Animals, plants and other B. Thermometers and sunshine
organisms. recorders.
D. Lithosphere, atmosphere C. Hygrometers and windsock.
and environment. D. Thermometers and
barometers.

SECTION B.

Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.

Figure 1 is the map extract of Nkhotakota study it and answer questions 21a to
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21a. Find the four- figure grid reference for Mtumba village.

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b. What is the six- figure grid reference of the post office?

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c. What is the direction of Mbaluko village from Malenga village?

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d. Calculate the bearing of the Post Office from Mtumba village.

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e. Measure the length of the D203 road. Give the answer to the nearest
kilometer.

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f. Calculate the area of Lake Malawi as shown on the map.

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g. Mention the type of map scale that have been used on the map.

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22 a. Define the term climate change?

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b. Explain any two main features of the hydrological cycle.

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c. Draw a symbol that is used to show each of the following features on a
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i. trigonometrical station

ii. bridge

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(2mark
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23 a. Why does the atmosphere not contain higher concentration of oxygen

when the gas

is a requirement for all animals? Give two reasons.

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b. Explain two ways in which maps are different from aerial photographs.

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24 a. Mention two ways in which the six’s thermometer can be reset.

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b. Describe any two factors that makes temperature to differ from place to
place.

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C. Explain any one way in which the biosphere is important.

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Figure2 is a diagram showing layers of the atmosphere .Use it to answer

questions 25ai,ii

25 a i. Identify the layers labelled B and D.

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ii. State any two characteristics of the layer labelled A.

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b. Explain any two factors that affect humidity.

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SECTION C (30 marks)

Answer both questions in an essay form in the spaces provided. Failure to answer
the questions in an essay form will lead to automatic loss of four marks.

26. a. Explain any four importance of water in the environment. (9 marks)

b. Describe any three factors that disturb the hydrological cycle. (6 marks)

27. a. Describe four interactions that takes place in the biosphere. (9 marks)

b. Explain any three proofs that shows the earth is spherical. (6 marks)

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