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ACSEE (FORM SIX) NECTA GEOGRAPHY 2 REVISION QUESTIONS PART 2




QUESTION ONE

Discuss the rationale for the introduction of the communes and responsibility system in China between 1958 and 1978

QUESTION TWO

a) Giving examples, explain the factors which stimulate the tourist industry in Mauritius
b) What are negative impacts of tourism in Mauritius?

QUESTION THREE

Comment on the alternative source of energy for economic development and environmental conservation in developing countries




QUESTION FOUR

Explain the socio-economic and demographic importance of population structure of the country

QUESTION FIVE

Critically discuss the consequence of overpopulation and suggest the ways of solving the problem




QUESTION SIX

Using USA as an example, examine the role of coal in the current “global energy crisis’’ what are the limitations facing coal production

QUESTION SEVEN

With specific examples,discuss the contribution of steel rolling industries in either Uganda or Tanzania and highlight the major drawbacks facing the industry

QUESTION EIGHT

Analyse the major threats facing the fishing sector in East African countries. Suggest possible ways to safeguard this sector




ACSEE FORM SIX NECTA HUMAN GEOGRAPHY REVISION QUESTIONS




QUESTION ONE

Analyze seven measures to be taken in checking the fast-growing fertility rate in Africa

QUESTION TWO

Justify that the population policy in Tanzania is not effective. Give eight points

QUESTION THREE

(a) Define the following terms related to the demography
(I) Population pressure
(II) Total fertility rate
(III) Crude birth rate
(IV) Crude death rate
(b) Explain social, economic and cultural factors influencing mortality rate in Tanzania




QUESTION FOUR

Discuss the statement that, the energy crisis is likely to be a more serious threat for development in Developing countries. Suggest the three measures to avoid the problem

QUESTION FIVE

Evaluate the global effort that have been made on the management and conservation of fisheries

QUESTION SIX

Examine future prospects of the tourism industry in Tanzania. Give eight points




QUESTION SEVEN

Describe eight contributions of the tree crop farming in socio-economic development of Nigeria

QUESTION EIGHT

Give an account of eight factors leading to the development of the aircraft industry in the United States of America

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CSEE FORM FOUR NECTA PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY REVIEW QUESTIONS




QUESTION ONE (CSEE NECTA 2008)

(a) Define soil profile using the knowledge you have studied on soil.

(b) With the aid of a well labeled diagram, illustrate soil profile.

(c) Explain four (4) factors that influence the development of soil profile.

QUESTION TWO (CSEE NECTA 2007)  

Explain the formation of barchans and seif dunes.    

QUESTION THREE (CSEE NECTA 2009)




With the aid of diagrams, explain the types of moraines.  

QUESTION FOUR (CSEE NECTA 2010)

River erosion is a continuous process. Explain the processes involved in river erosion.  




QUESTION FIVE (CSEE NECTA 2011)

 Soils may differ from one area to another but they share almost the same components. Describe the composition of soil.  

QUESTION SIX (CSEE NECTA 2012)

(a)    What is earthquake?

(b)   Briefly explain five effects of an earthquake

(c)    Describe four ways of reducing the risk of earthquake  

QUESTION SEVEN (CSEE NECTA 2013)

With the aid of diagram explain five features formed by wave deposition

QUESTION EIGHT (CSEE NECTA 2014)

(a)    Explain four mechanisms developed by plants in semi-arid regions to adapt to drought conditions

(b)   Describe characteristics of the equatorial forest.  

QUESTION NINE (CSEE NECTA 2015)




With the aid of well-labeled diagram, describe the internal structure of the earth

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GEOGRAPHY REVISION QUESTIONS (ACSEE NECTA EXAM 2015)




QUESTION ONE

Study carefully the map extract of LEMBENI sheet 73/3 and then answer the following questions
Calculate the area covered by a seasonal swamp in kilometer
Identify the grid reference of the location of the following features: i) Kiverenge school ii) Lokira hill
Calculate the distance covered by loose surface road in kilometer.

  • from grid 509848 to 460819  
  • By citing examples from the map, identify the type of vegetation in the area  
  • Describe five usefulness of topographical ma to geographer

QUESTION TWO




Describe the types and characteristics of measure of central tendency

QUESTION THREE

a) explain five-technique of analyzing ground photography
b) Briefly explain the following terms:
photo mosaic
stereoscope.
camera station
principal point  

                                                              




QUESTION FOUR

a) Identify the four problems associated with poorly formulated hypotheses.
b) Describe six uses of research
c) Why is crucial for a researcher to identify a site before the actual research? give 3 reasons.

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

 QUESTION FIVE

Describe five environmental problems facing the coastal area and four measures to be taken so as to overcome them.

 QUESTION SIX

Explain eight human activities that degrade wetlands.

QUESTION SEVEN




a) Describe the following:
i) Soil PH
ii) Soil temperature
iii) Cation exchange in the soil
iv) Soil catena 
b) Explain the importance of each item in (a) above.

QUESTION EIGHT

With examples, examine the eight values of rocks to humankind.

QUESTION NINE

Describe the composition of the atmosphere and its function to the universe. 




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ACSEE (form six) 2009 NECTA Examination format




ADVANCED SECONDARY EDUCATION

GEOGRAPHY EXAMINATION FORMAT FOR BOTH SCHOOL AND PRIVATE CANDIDATE

INTRODUCTION

This examination format has been formulated on the basis of the revised geography syllabus of 2009, which replaced the 2000 syllabus. Change made in revised syllabus includes dropping off the topic on regional integration, the introduction of the new topic, and merging of some topic into another topic.   ·   

New topics/subtopics which has been introduced

1.      The dynamic earth and consequences

2.      Water use and management

3.      Wetland and swamps (subtopic)   ·       




The topic which has been synchronized/merged with other topics

1.    Environmental issues have been merged with the topic on regional focal studies like mining fishing, forestry, agriculture and tourism

2.      The topic of water pollution and conservation has been incorporated in the new topic on water use and management.  

     GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The general objectives of geography examinations are to

1.  Determine the candidate’s basic knowledge on geographical phenomena.

2.  Determine candidates ability in making critical analysis and understanding of social economic and geographical constraints which hinder economic development and suggest the ways of overcoming them




3.  Assess whether the candidate have acquired methods and skills of observation, measuring, recording, and interpreting geographical phenomena and use them in solving their daily life problems

4.  Assess whether the candidates have acquired the social-economic skills for competing in the labor market of a globalized economy

5.  enable the candidate to develop a sense of commitment to preserve and utilize resources sustainably as the heritage for the future generation




GENERAL COMPETENCES

The examination is generally testing candidate’s ability to

1. to show personal initiative and commitment to managing natural resources and the environment

2.  Use natural resources sustainably in order to raise the standard of living.

3.  Use different skills to overcome day to day social and economic constraints.

4.  Recognize the interaction between their country and other country and draw lessons to solve existing problems.

5. Collect, organize and interpret information in numerical or statistical form




6.  Use the range instrument accurately and confidently in presenting geographical information or data

7.      Demonstrate socio-economical skills in order to compete successfully in the labor market within the globalized world.

EXAMINATION RUBRIC

Examination consists of two papers. Paper one focus on practical and physical geography while paper two consist of human and world economic geography topics. ·       




Each paper has three hours duration.  

113/1 GEOGRAPHY ONE: PRACTICAL AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

This paper consists of nine questions in section A and B. the candidate is required to answer five questions. ·     

Question number one is compulsory

SECTION A

It consists of four short answer questions. The candidates are required to answer two questions.

Question number one is set from the topic on topographical map interpretation and analysis and it carries a total of 25 marks ·       

The remaining questions are set from topics on the application of statistics in geography, simple survey and map making, field research strategies and each question carries 15 marks




SECTION B

Consist of five essay type questions from topic on physical geography. The candidate is required to answer any three questions and each question carries twenty marks

113/2 GEOGRAPHY TWO: HUMAN AND WORLD ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

This paper will consist of eight essay questions divides in two section namely A and B. the candidate is required to answer five questions each question carries twenty marks.

·        SECTION A

It consists of three essay questions from the topic of population and development. The candidate is required to answer two questions

·        SECTION B

Consist of five essay questions from the topic on regional focal studies. The candidate is required to answer three questions




EXAMINATION CONTENT

GEOGRAPHY ONE

1.    APPLICATION OF STATISTICS ON GEOGRAPHY

2.      FIELD RESEARCH STRATEGIES

3.      POSITION BEHAVIOR AND STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH

4.      THE DYNAMIC EARTH AND ITS CONSEQUENCE

5.      SIMPLE SURVEY AND MAP MAKING

6.      TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS

7.      PHOTOGRAPHY INTERPRETATION

8.      WATER USE AND MANAGEMENT

9.      THE STUDY OF SOIL

10.   SPACE DYNAMICS AND CLIMATOLOGY

GEOGRAPHY TWO

1.      POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT

2.      REGIONAL FOCAL STUDIES




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