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SMZ
ZANZIBAR EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
FORM THREE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
031 GEOGRAPHY
TIME: 2.30 HOURS MONDAY 08TH NOVEMBER, 2021 A.M

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This paper consists of THREE (3) sections A, B and C.
2. Answer ALL questions in section A and B; and ANY THREE (3) questions in
section C.
3. Write your Examination Number on each page.
4. Write all answers in the space provided.
5. Use a blue or black pen in writing. The diagrams must be drawn in pencil.
6. Cellular phones and unauthorized materials are not allowed in the
examination room.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY
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SECTION A: (50 Marks)

PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL GEOGRAPHY

Answer ALL questions in this section.

1. Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives by writing its letter in the table
below.

i. The energy used by the most African countries in drying clothes, fruits and grain is
A: Atomic energy B: Lunar energy
C: Machine energy D: Solar energy

ii. The second largest lake in the world is

A: Caspian Sea B: Lake Chad
C: Lake Superior D: Lake Victoria

iii. Rocks, soil and mountains constitute

A: Hydrological features of the Earth
B: Man-made features of the Earth
C: Natural features of the Earth
D: Social features of the Earth

iv. Mediterranean climate is very common for the production of

A: Coffee and cocoa
B: Oranges and lemons
C: Sisal and tea
D: Wheat and millet

v. The longitude of place Y whose local time is 9:00am when the local time at
Greenwich meridian (0°) is noon will be
A: 45°E B: 90°W
C: 45°W D: 90°E

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vi. The instrument which is used to measure humidity is

A: Barometer
B: Hydrometer
C: Hygrometer
D: Thermometer

vii. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is in

A: 21st March
B: 21st June
C: 23rd September
D: 22nd December

viii. About 98% of the matters that made the sun are
A: Gases, heat and sun rays
B: Heavier elements
C: Hydrogen and Helium
D: Light and heat

ix. Among the planets of the solar system, Jupiter is the

A: 2nd planet
B: 3rd planet
C: 5th planet
D: 8th planet

x. Geography is the multi-disciplinary subject because it

A: Acts as a tool of understanding the universe
B: Cuts across other disciplines
C: Involves the study of Geography’s branches
D: Relates much with geology

ANSWERS

i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x.

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2. Match the items in COLUMN A with the responses in COLUMN B and write the letter
of the correct answer in the table below.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
i. Orbit a. Reach to the surface of the Earth where there are no
ii. Pluto clouds
iii. Galaxy b. A small rocky or metallic body of matter in outer space
iv. Sun ray’s c. Reach to the surface of the Earth where there are clouds
v. Ceres d. A group of stars
vi. Planets e. A combination of ice and dust in outer space
vii. Mercury f. Celestial objects orbiting the sun
viii. The moon g. It is so far from the sun and it takes 29 years to
ix. Meteoroid complete its orbit
x. Saturn h. The way in which a planet passes through around the sun
i. Celestial objects orbiting the moon
j. A group of satellites
k. Regarded as the morning star
l. A planet having the longest path than others
m. The largest existing asteroid
n. Lacking one criteria to be a planet
o. The nearest planet to the sun

ANSWERS

i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x.

3. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false in the table below.
i. The island of New Zealand is in Southern hemisphere.
ii. Lapse rate referred as temperature increasing as altitude increases.
iii. Some Geography specialists consider only three (3) types of branches of
Geography.

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iv. Weather and climate differ in their position on the Earth surface.
v. The continental shelf provides favorable environment for the growth of planktons.
vi. Warm temperate western margin is also known as Mediterranean climate.
vii. Cartography is the study of agriculture.
viii. Solar energy is used as a source of vitamin B.
ix. The Mount Everest is found in the continent of Europe.
x. Overgrazing is the one among the method of combating soil erosion.

ANSWERS

i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x.

4. a) Define weather forecasting.

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b) As a Form Two (FII) student explain with two (2) points how weather forecasting
will help you.

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c) List four (4) processes necessary for the formation of rainfall.

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5. a) Define the following terms.

i. International Date Line

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ii. Standard Time Zone

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b) State one (1) reason why Prime Meridian is called Greenwich Meridian.
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c) Draw a clear diagram to represent five (5) parallel lines with their degrees.

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SECTION B: (20 Marks)

MAP - WORK
Answer ALL questions in this section.

6. Study carefully the sketch map below and then answer the questions that follow.

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a) Calculate the area covered by agricultural land.

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b) Identify the features represented by the following letters.

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B ______________________________________________________________
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c) i. Name the type of forest found in a given map.

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ii. Give two (2) characteristics of the forest mentioned in the map above.

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7. a) What is meant by the term ‘compass bearing’?

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b) Find the bearing of point A from B.

A

B
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c) i. Give the compass direction for the following compass bearing.

a) 112.50 ______________________ b) 3150 ______________________

ii. Write the compass bearing for the following compass direction.

a) NNE _____________________ b) SE ______________________

SECTION C: (30 Marks)

HUMAN AND ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Answer ANY THREE (3) questions in this section.
Leave two (2) lines after each question.

8. Examine three (3) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of oil as non-renewable
energy.

9. “ZAWA is responsible for management of water in Zanzibar”. Illustrate four (4)

significances of water management for daily life.

10. Describe five (5) limitations of large scale farming in Tanzania.

11. Explain five (5) importance of transport in Zanzibar town.

12. Analyze five (5) factors that are normally considered in the location of an industry.

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