SANDE MUNEMO SECONDARY

MID YEAR EXAM 2024

FORM 4

GEOGRAPHY PAPER 2

TIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer four questions one question from each of the section A, B, C and one other question from

any section

Write your answers on the separate answer sheets and fasten them together
 SECTION A (PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY)
Answer at least one question from this question
1. (a) (i) Describe the following process of river erosion
Hydraulic action (4)
Abrasion
(ii) State two landforms resulting from river erosion (2)
(b) The table below shows the amount of water flowing in river in Zimbabwe
De
Month
Oct Nov c Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept
Amount of 50 600 800 1000 1500 3000 3500 3200 300 1200 700 400
water m³ 0 0

(i) Draw a hydrograph to show the river discharge as shown in the table above (5)
(ii) Explain the changes in the pattern of flow shown (4)
(iii) Describe how the pattern of flow influences river processes (3)
(c) Suggest ways to save lives during flooding. (7)
2. (a) Outline the characteristics of a desert climate. (6)
(b) Figure 2.1 below shows different air masses affecting Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.

(i) Name the three air masses labelled A, B, and C on Fig. 2.1 above,
(ii) Explain why the North West Trade winds are also known as the Zaire/Congo air mass.[2]
(iii) Describe the weather associated with these air masses. [7]
c) Explain how communities may prevent hazards caused by Tropical cyclones. [7]
3. (a) Complete the Table below which shows the Equatorial Rainforest ecosystem
Inputs processes outputs
1 1 1

2 2 2
 3

(b) Figure 3.1 below shows the nitrogen cycle in an ecosystem.

Fig. 3.1
(i) Name the processes labelled A, B, C, D and E. in Fig.3.1 above. [5]
(ii) Explain the role of nitrifying bacteria in an ecosystem. [2]
(iii) Explain how nitrogen is cycled. [4]
(c) How do grain farmers increase maize yield per hectare? [7]

4. (a) (i) Explain the difference between grid reference and coordinate system used in
locating features on maps (2)

(ii) copy and complete the table below which shows types of maps and their characteristics

Type of' Map Characteristics

Topographic

Shows boundaries and

subdivisions of areas or properties like
2 provinces, district, countries, farms etc

Thematic

(4)
(b) (i) Outline any four uses of a Global Positioning System (GPS) gadget (4)
(ii)How is the GPS technology used in vehicle tracking? (6)
(iii) what is a map overlay (2)
c) Suggest the importance of the introduction of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in education. (7)
 SECTION B (ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY)
Answer at least one question from this section

5. (a) Explain the term Natural Resource Conservation. (2)

(ii) Outline ways by which natural resources can be conserved. (5)

(b) The table below shows soil and moisture conservation practices in Murinye
Communal Lands in Masvingo.
practice % of farmers' adoption
contour ridges 40
gulley protection 10
winter ploughing 35
planting holes 7
crop rotation 8

(i) Describe the relative importance of soil and moisture conservation in Murinye (5)

(ii) Explain how soil erosion affect agriculture in Zimbabwe's communal lands (6)

c) Suggest measures which can be implemented to conserve wildlife in Zimbabwe (7)

6. (a) Outline the social problems faced by artisanal miners in Zimbabwe. (7)

(b) fig 6.1 below shows mining areas and cities in Zimbabwe
 (i)Name the following cities and mining towns shown in Fig. 6.1 above

cities A and B,
mining towns C, D and E. (5)

(ii) Name the intrusive volcanic landform that cuts across the country from North
East to South West shown in Fig. 6.1 above (1)

(iii) Explain the distribution of gold belts shown. (5)

(c) suggest measures to resuscitate mines which have closed down in Zimbabwe (7)

7. (a) outline the objectives of the land reform program in Zimbabwe (7)

(b) figure 7.1 below shows pests affecting farmers in Zimbabwe

(i) Identify the pests shown in fig 7.1 above (4)

(ii) What problems are caused by each of the pest (4)

(iii) Describe the effects of these pests on farmers’ productivity (3)

c) suggest measures which horticultural farmers may take to maximise their productivity (7)
8. (a) (i) what is cottage industry (2)

(ii) Match the following tourist sites and attractions (5)

Attraction Tourist site

1. Game viewing Victoria falls

2. Bungee jumping Eastern highlands

3. Water sport Hwange national park

4. Mountain climbing Great Zimbabwe

5. Monument viewing Lake Mutirikwi

(b) The table below shows (0%) Tourist arrivals in Zimbabwe and their purpose
of visiting.

2007
Purpose 2006
27
holiday 25
visiting friends and 56
relatives 50
15 13
business
5 1
education
5 3
shopping

(i) Draw a comparative bar graph to show tourist arrivals in Zimbabwe for the two
year period as shown in the table above. (6)

(ii) Explain reasons for a continued decline in the tourism industry in Zimbabwe.
(5)

(c) How may Zimbabwe's rural communities benefit from craft industries? (7)
Section C (population and settlement, environmental management, transport and
trade)

Answer at least one question from this section

9. (a) describe the advantages and disadvantages of using wood fuel (7)

(b) (i) state two places where thermal power plants are found in Zimbabwe (2)

(ii) explain how thermal power is generated (5)

(iii) state the components of a solar system (4)

c) explain why the use of solar energy is increasingly taking over the energy market in
Zimbabwe (7)

10. (a) (i) what are pull and push factors of migration (4)

(ii) give examples of each of the factors explained in (a) (i) above (3)

(b) (i) describe the characteristics of a youthful population pyramid (2)

(ii) explain problems arising from a youthful population (2)

(iii) how may government of a developing country solve the problem of rapid
population growth (4)

c) suggest solutions to the following effects of unplanned urban settlements:

poor sanitation
land pollution
high crime rates (7)

11. (a) use examples to explain biotic and abiotic environments (6)

(b) photograph 1 below show an environmental management technique

 (i) identify and describe the environmental management technique shown in
photograph 1 above (4)

(ii) outline activities that lead to land degradation in rural and urban communities (8)

(c) explain ways of sustainable use of environmental elements such as water, soil and
vegetation (7)

12. (a) (i) state three modes of transport commonly used in rural Zimbabwe (3)

(ii) outline the advantages of using the modes of transport stated in (a) (i) above (3)

(b) (i) select the most suitable modes of transport for the following goods

Give reasons for your choice

1. Fresh vegetables from Zimbabwe to Denmark
2. Cotton from Gokwe to Kadoma
3. Coal from Hwange to Bulawayo
4. Wheat from china to Beira
5. Commuting to work from chitungwiza to Harare (10)

(ii) what is the effect of heavy vehicles on the environment (1)

c) how can cities such as Harare solve the problem of traffic congestion (7)

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