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This document outlines the first term geography exam for Senior Three students at Groupe Scolaire Marie Reine Rwaza, scheduled for November 19, 2020. It includes instructions for the exam, a variety of questions covering topics such as time zones, soil formation, settlement patterns in Rwanda, and weather instruments. The exam consists of multiple sections, with Section A requiring all questions to be attempted and Section B allowing students to choose three questions.

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s3 geo first term

This document outlines the first term geography exam for Senior Three students at Groupe Scolaire Marie Reine Rwaza, scheduled for November 19, 2020. It includes instructions for the exam, a variety of questions covering topics such as time zones, soil formation, settlement patterns in Rwanda, and weather instruments. The exam consists of multiple sections, with Section A requiring all questions to be attempted and Section B allowing students to choose three questions.

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GROUPE SCOLAIRE MARIE REINE RWAZA

DURATION: 3 HOURS
First TERM 2020
DATE: 19/11/ 2020
Teacher: Marcel M. AND BRUCE
ROBERT

TEL. 0788548407
P.O BOX 45 RUHENGERI
E-mail: [email protected]

FIRST TERM GEOGRAPHY EXAM FOR SENIOR THREE 100 marks

Instructions: Attempt all questions from section A


The use of calculators is allowed

SECTION A: ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS: 55 marks.


1. The time variation on the earth depends on rotation of the earth and the world has been
divided into different time lines for that reason. What longitude line of an area at which it
is midday knowing that it is 5:00 AM at longitude 00? / 3 marks
2. Soil is one of the most important natural resources since people obtain their food
requirements by making use of soil.
a. Write a short account on how soil is formed. / 4 marks
b. Explain what actions have to be taken to ensure that the fertility of soil is properly
maintained. / 4 marks
3. With reference to Rwanda, explain by giving examples where possible the reason why
people settle in different areas. / 6marks.
4. Study the map of Africa and answer the questions on it. / 4 marks
Name:

(a)Country labeled F,
(b) River marked G.
(c) The capital city of island marked c.
(d) Highlands marked D
5. Below are the names of the three types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.
Copy the table and write three names alongside the correct definition. /3marks

Definition Type of rock


A rock type ……………………………………………………………………….
which has been
changed by heat
and or pressure
A rock type …………………………………………………………………………
which may have
been deposited
under water
A rock type that ………………………………………………………………………
was once molten
6. Give the names of minerals composing the following crustal parts. /3 marks
i. SIAL
ii. SIMA
iii. NIFE
7. Atmosphere is referred to as the gaseous layer that surrounds the earth and accompanies
it during its revolution.
a. Outline its structural layers. /4 marks
b. What is the name given to the upper limit of the lowest layer of the atmosphere? /1
mark
c. In which layer does ozone layer locate? /1 mark
8. Explain any 4 factors that influence weathering process. /4 marks
9. name the instruments units and isoline used at school weather station by completing the
following table: / 6 marks

Weather element Measuring device Unit Ioline


Rain fall
Degree Celsius
anemometer
isobars
10. What are the problems associated with open cast mining in Rwanda and elsewhere? /
5 marks
11. Study the following figure and answer the questions on it.
a. Name the process that happened on the above landscape. / 2 Marks
b. Explain the impact of the above process on the Rwandan relief. / 5 Marks

SECTION B: ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS: 30 Marks

12. After defining Lake, give the types of lakes according to their mode of formation. / 10
marks
13. Explain the significance of Nile River to the existence of the Egyptians. /10 marks
14. 14. a. Explain the causes of water pollution in Africa. 5 marks
b. what role can you play as an individual in managing and conserving water in your
locality? 5 marks
15. a. Explain the extent to which climate has influenced the distribution of vegetation in
Africa. 5 marks
b. Discuss how vegetation has influenced human activities. 5 marks

SECTION C: COMPULSORY QUESTION


15 marks

16. Study the map extract of KIBIMBA and answer the questions on it.

a. Name the feature found at grid reference 990595 3 marks

b. describe the relief of the region represented by the map extract. 5 marks

c. calculate the surface area of the region in the south of northing line 60 east of easting96. 5
marks

d. what is the lowest elevation 2 marks

SUCCESS!!!

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