P250/3
GEOGRAPHY
(Geography of
Uganda & Field Work)
Paper 3
Jul./Aug. 2019
3 Hours
UTEB JOINT MOCK EXAMINATIONS, 2019
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
GEOGRAPHY
(Geography of Uganda and Field Work)
Paper 3
3hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer four questions in all; one question from section A and three questions from
section B.
Any additional question(s) attempted will not be marked.
Credit will be given for the use of relevant sketch maps, diagrams and specific local
examples studied in the field.
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SECTION A: FIELD WORK
1. For any field work study you have conducted either as an individual or as a group on a
farm;
(a) State the :
(i) Topic (02 marks)
(ii) Objectives (03 marks)
of the field work study .
(b) (i) Describe any three methods you used to collect data during the field work study.
(09 marks)
(ii) Explain the challenges you encountered in using the methods in b(i) above.
(03 marks)
(c) How did you prepare for the field work? (04 marks)
(d) Explain the impact of human activities on the physical environment in the area studied.
(04 marks)
2. For any one field work you have carried on a food processing factory;
(a) State the
(i) Topic (02 marks)
(ii) Objectives (03 marks)
of the field work study
(b) Draw a panoramic view of the area studied and on it mark and name;
(i) physical features
(ii) human features (08 marks)
(c) Examine the relationship between physical environment and land use activities in the
area studied. (06 marks)
(d) How did you conclude the field work study? (06 marks)
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SECTION B: (UGANDA)
3. “The development of the tourism sector in Uganda today cannot only be explained by the
presence of tourists’ attractions alone but also by other factors.” Discuss. (25 marks)
4. To what extent have the wind systems affected the climate of Uganda? (25 marks)
5. Study table below showing Uganda’s population size between 1948 and 2002 and answer
the questions that follow.
Year Population ( millions)
1948 4.8
1959 6.4
1969 9.5
1980 12.6
1981 16.7
2002 24.2
Source: Uganda Bureau of Statistics; 2002
(a) Draw a divergence bar graph to show the information contained in the table.
(12 marks)
(b) State the limitations of using the above method. (03 marks)
(c) Explain the effects of high population growth in Uganda. (10 marks)
6. Examine the factors which have limited the effective utilization of water transport.
(25 marks)
7. Assess the role of power and energy in the development of Uganda. (25 marks)
8. (a) Examine the causes of environmental degradation in Uganda. (15 marks)
(b) What measures are being taken to combat environmental degradation in Uganda?
(10 marks)
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