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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

GCE O’ LEVEL

GEOGRAPHY

PAPER 2

NOVEMBER 2010
Section A – Physical Environment

1a). Figs 1A and 1b show conditions leading to the development of


two different desert landforms.

i). Name the landforms likely to form from each of the conditions
shown. (2)

ii). With the help of diagrams, describe the development of each of


these landforms. (9)

b)i. What is an active volcano? (2)

ii. Name one active volcano and any four different types of
materials produced when a volcano erupts. (5)

c). Suggest ways by which people can reduce the risks of damage
in an earthquake zone. (7)
2a). Draw a fully labeled diagram to show the cross section of a
temperate depression. (6)

b). Fig 2 shows the climatic graph of Station X.

i). Name the climate type at Station X. (1)

ii). Describe the climatic characteristics of Station X. (4)

c)i. Outline the problems caused by the equatorial climate. (7)

ii. Propose ways of coping with the problems stated in (c) (i)
above. (7)
3a). Describe and explain the characteristics of hot desert soils. (7)

b). Photograph A shows an ecosystem which has been modified by


people.
i). Describe the changes that have been made to the ecosystem
as a result of the activities shown. (5)

ii). Outline the effects of the changes you have described in (b) (i)
above on the ecosystem. (6)

c). A proposal has been put forward for the setting up of a nature
reserve in your area. What arguments can be put forward by

i). an environmental officer in favour of the project?

ii). the local people against such a development? (7)

Section B – Economic Geography

4a)i. Describe the characteristics of tropical rainforests which favour


the commercial logging of their trees. (3)

ii. Outline the problems faced in the commercial exploitation of


tropical rainforests. (4)
b). Table 1 shows the main sources of energy for Zimbabwe.

Table 1

Source of energy Percentage


Hydro- electricity 50
Wood fuel 8
Coal 23
Liquid fuels 15
Others 4
Total 100
i). Draw a diagram to scale illustrating the information shown in
Table 1. (4)

ii). Explain the advantages and problems associated with the


pattern of energy use given. (7)

c). Fig 3 shows the extent of soil erosion in Zimbabwe.

Describe and explain the extent of soil erosion shown. (7)


5a). Outline the role played by the Agricultural and Rural
Development Authority (ARDA) in developing agriculture in
Zimbabwe. (7)

b). Photograph B shows on plot urban agriculture.

i). Describe the scene in the photograph. (5)

ii). Describe the benefits and disadvantages of such farming. (6)

c). Resettlement programmes have succeeded in solving


Zimbabwe’s land problems. Do you agree? (7)
6a)i. With the help of examples, distinguish between large scale and
small scale industries. (3)

ii). Give the advantages of establishing small scale industries. (4)

b). Fig 4 shows sites P and Q where industries are to be located.


i). Name the industry likely to be located at each of the sites P
and Q shown and give reasons for your choice. (8)

ii). Describe the problems likely to be faced if the industry you


chose for site Q were located at City M. (3)

c). What arguments would you give to industrialists in your country


for the existence and expansion of the banking and training
service industries? (7)

Section C (Population, Settlement and Trade)

7a). Fig 5 shows a rural settlement.


i). Describe and explain the settlement patterns shown in Fig 5.

ii). What are the main land use functions of Murehwa centre? (4)

b)i. What is meant by the term sphere of influence? (2)

ii. How would you determine the sphere of influence of an urban


area? (5)

c)i. With reference to a named city that you have studied, suggest
ways of keeping it clean. (4)

ii). What problems are you likely to encounter in maintaining


cleanliness in the city? (3)

8a)i. What is meant by the term dependant population? (1)

ii). Figs 6A and 6B show population structures of two countries.


State the differences between the dependant population of the
countries shown. (2)

iii). What future population problems are likely to be faced by the


country represented by Fig 6B as a result of its population
structure? (6)

iv). In which demographic transition stage is the country


represented by Fig 6A? Give two reasons for your answer.

b)i. With reference to a named vector – caused disease, described


how it is transmitted and its effects on people. (6)

ii). As a health officer, what advice would you give to people to


control the spread of the disease named in (b) (i) above? (7)

9a)i. Describe the advantage of rail transport to your country. (4)

ii. What problems are being faced by this transport system in your
country? (3)

b). Diagrams X and Y (Fig 7) represent two types of trade.


i). Name the type of trade represented by each diagram. (2)

ii). Describe the nature of commodities traded in each diagram. (6)

iii). Outline the advantages of promoting the trade represented by


diagram X. (3)

iv). What do you consider to the problems faced by the trade


represented by diagram Y? Propose any two solutions to these
problems. (7)

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