FIELDWORK
1.For any one fieldwork study you have conducted around your school (within a radius of 5 kilometers):
(a) (i) State the topic of the study.
(ii) Outline the objectives of the study.
(b) Draw annotated fields transect of the area studied showing human and physical features.
(c) Describe the relationship between the physical features and human activities in the area studied.
(d) Outline the problems you faced when collecting information during the fieldwork study .
2. .For any one fieldwork study you have conducted either as an individual or as a group:
(a) State the:
(i) Topic,
(ii) Objectives of the field study.
(b) Describe any three methods you used to collect data during the fieldwork study.
(c) Outline the merits of using the methods chosen in (b) above.
(d) Explain the significance of the fieldwork study in the understanding of the geography of the area
3. For any one fieldwork study you conducted on a fish landing site:
(a) State the:
(i) Topic of the study,
(ii) Objectives of the study.
(b) Draw a sketchmap of the area studied showing the layout of the fish landing site.
(c) Describe the factors which have influenced the location of the fish landing site.
(d) Explain the effects to human activities at the fish landing site on the environment in the area studied.
UGANDA
4. Account for the variations in rainfall distribution in Uganda.
5. To what extent have physical factors influence population distribution in Uganda.
6. Explain the importance of plantation farming in the development of Uganda.
7. Study the table below showing mineral production in Uganda (2004-2005) and answer the questions that follow:
Mineral Quantity (tons)
2004 2006
Cobalt
Gypsum
Wolfram
Beryl 460
181
80
207 335
93
23
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Adapted: NEMA 2006/7 State of the Environment Report for Uganda, UNDP, The World Bank, p102.
(a) Draw a group bar graph to portray the information given in the table.
(b) Account for the decline in mineral production in Uganda between 2004 and 2006.
(c) Describe the steps being taken to improve the mining sector in Uganda.
8. .Examine the causes and effects of environmental degradation in Uganda.
9.(a) Explain the factors limiting the use of water transport in Uganda.
(b) Outline the steps being taken to improve water transport in Uganda