SECTION A [Physical Geography]
[Answer at least one question from this section]
1a. Define the following terms
i. precipitation.
ii. Humidity.
iii. Clouds [3]
b. i. Copy and complete the table below.
Level Height example
Low level ……………… ……………….
……………… 2km to 6km ……………….
……………… …………… Cirrus
…………… 0 to above 12 km ……………….
[8]
ii. Draw a fully labelled diagram of a convectional rainfall. [6]
c. i. Outline problems associated with floods. [4]
ii. suggest measures to deal with problems of floods. [4]
2. a. What is meant by the terms
i. river deposition ii. River erosion. iii. River transportation [3]
bi. With the aid of a diagrams, describe the formation of an oxbow lake. [8]
ii. Give landforms associated with a break or depression in mountains. [3]
ci. describe the benefits of landforms to humans. [6]
iii. Outline problems associated with landforms. [5]
3. a Define the following terms
i. food web ii. Scavengers iii. Autotrophs [3]
bi. Draw a labelled diagram of a food pyramid. [10]
ii. Describe the role of plants in an ecosystem. [6]
ci. Outline income generating projects that can be done using animals. [6]
SECTION B [Economic Geography]
Answer at least one question in this section
4. a. What is meant by the following terms?
i. Natural resources ii. Renewable resources iii. Poaching [3]
bi. State four factors influencing the exploitation of natural resources. (4)
ii. Explain the importance of soil as a natural resource (6)
ci. Outline the measures that can be taken to conserve resources. (6)
cii. State the negative effects of overexploiting resources. [6]
5. a. Outline the importance of mining to the community. [7]
b. i. Copy and complete the table below
Mineral Products
………………. Earrings
Iron ………….
………. Electricity cables
Gold ………….
……….. Tar
[5]
ii. Describe the factors influencing mining to take place. [5]
ci. Outline the problems associated with mining. [4]
cii. Give measures that can be taken to reduce the problems associated with mining. [4]
6. a Define
i. industry ii. Primary industry iii. Processing [3]
bi. Outline 4 types of industries. [4]
ii. Describe the activities of
Primary industry [3]
Secondary industry [3]
ci. Explain the importance of primary industry in Zimbabwe. [4]
iii. Give 3 types of primary industry. [3]
a. Outline the factors influencing the location of industries. [6]
SECTION C [Human Geography]
Answer at least 1 question from this section.
7. a. Define the term environmental management (2)
b. State 4 types of pollution. (4)
ci. Outline the effects of environmental degradation. [7]
ii. Give 5 Acts that protect the environment. [5]
d Suggest measures that can be taken to restore degraded environment. [7]
8. a. Define energy and give 2 examples of energy. [3]
b. State three advantages and disadvantages of using non- renewable energy (6)
c. i. Draw and label a hydro-electric plant. [7]
ii Outline 4 factors affecting location of a hydro - electric power station (4)
d. Give evidence of electricity shortage in Zimbabwe. [5]
9. ai. Define the terms site and situation. [2]
ii. State the difference between rural and urban settlements. [4]
iii. Draw a pyramid showing the classification of settlements according to size. [7]
b. With the aid of diagrams, describe any 2 settlement patterns. [6]
c. Describe the factors influencing the location of a settlement. [6]
LIGHTHOUSE SECONDARY SCHOOL
FORM ONE END OF YEAR EXAM
GEOGRAPHY PAPER 2
2HOURS 30 MINS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
Answer 4 questions, one question from each section and the 4 th one from any section of your
choice
Write your name class and subject on your answer sheets
Draw clear diagrams using a pencil and write clearly using black or blue pen.
Spend at least 45 minutes from each question
