PART I: THE REST OF AFRICA
Answer two questions from this part.
1. Study table I below showing the climate of Harare, Zimbabwe and answer the questions that follow:
Table I: the climate of Harare, Zimbabwe. (Altitude 1500m)
| Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Temp(0C) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 200 | 175 | 100 | 25 | 20 | - | - | - | - | 50 | 100 | 175 |
Source: Minns, W. J. Geography of Africa, new edition p.36.
a) Draw a suitable graph o show the climate of Harare.
b) Calculate the:
(i) Mean annual rainfall,
(ii) Annual range of temperature, for the station.
c) (i) Describe the characteristics of the type of climate experienced at the station.
(ii)Explain the factors influencing the climate of Harare.
d) How has climate influenced agricultural activities in the region around the station?
2. Study figure 1: Map of Africa showing the distribution of population and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the areas with:
(i) High population density marked A and B,
(ii) Low population density marked C and D.
b) Describe the factors which have led to the:
(i) High population density in areas marked A and B,
(ii) Low population density in areas marked C and D.
c) Explain the problems which result from:
(i) High population density,
(ii) Low population density.
d) For any one country in Africa, outline the steps being taken to solve the problems of a high population density.
3. a) Draw a sketch map of Ghana and on it, mark and name ;
(i) cocoa growing areas,
(ii) ports: Takoradi and Tema,
(iii) Lake Volta,
(iv) Akosombo dam,
b) Describe the factors which have favored cocoa growing in Ghana.
c) Explain the problems facing the cocoa growers in Ghana.
d) Outline the measures being taken to increase cocoa production in Ghana.
4. Study figure 2: Map of Africa showing commercial ocean fishing grounds and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Fishing grounds marked A, B and C,
(ii) Oceans currents marked X, Y and Z.
(iii) Ports marked 1 and 2.
b) Describe the conditions which have:
(i) Favored commercial fishing in area marked A,
(ii) Limited the development of commercial fishing in area marked B.
c) Explain the contribution of the fishing industry to any one country adjacent to the fishing grounds in (a)(i) above.
d) Outline the measures being taken to improve the fishing industry in the country chosen in (c) above.
5. Study table II below showing copper production in Zambia and answer the questions that follow:
Table II: Zambia: copper production 1975-90 ('000s Metric tons)
| Year | Annual production '000 metric tons |
| 1975 1980 1985 1990 |
676.9 595.8 452.6 445.0 |
Source: world resources: a guide to global environment 1992-3; toward sustainable development; oxford p320.
a) Draw a line graph to show the information given in the table.
b) (i) Describe the trend of copper production in Zambia between 1975 and 1990.
(ii)Identify the factors which have contributed to the trend in (b)(i) above.
c) Explain the contribution of the mining sector to the development of Zambia.
d) Outline the:
(i) Problems facing the mining sector in Zambia.
(ii) Steps being taken to solve the problems in (d)(i) above.
6. a) Draw a sketch map of Egypt and it, mark and name the:
(i) towns: Alexandria, Cairo and Idfu,
(ii) Aswan High dam,
(iii) Lake Nasser,
(iv) Areas where petroleum. Phosphates and manganese are obtained.
b) Describe the factors which have favored the development of industries in either Cairo or Alexandria.
c) Explain the contribution of the industrial sector to the development of Egypt.
d) Outline the problems facing the industrial sector in Egypt.
PART II:
STUDIES IN DEVELOPMENT
Answer two questions from this port
REGION I: NORTH AMERICA
7. Study figure 3: Map of the south (USA) provided below and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Gulf marked A,
(ii) River marked B and C,
(iii) Minerals obtained from areas marked D and E,
(iv) Industrial centres marked 1, 2 and 3.
b) (i) State any three types of industries found in the south.
(ii)Describe the factors which have led to the development of industries in the south.
c) Explain the benefits resulting from the establishment of industries in the south.
d) Outline the problems facing industrial development in the south.
8. Study table III below showing the relative importance of Canada's wheat export routes and answer the questions which follow:
Table III: Canada's wheat export routes
| Route | Percentage of wheat exported |
| Eastern Western Northern |
51 45 04 |
| Total | 100 |
Source: adapted from: Waugh. D. North and South America p.56
a) Draw a pie chart to show the relative importance of Canada's wheat export routes.
b) Name any:
(i) One port found at the terminal of each export route,
(ii) Two countries which import Canadian wheat,
(iii) Three wheat growing provinces in Canada.
c) Explain the factors which have:
(i) Favored the use of the Eastern export route,
(ii) Limited the use of the northern export route.
d) Outline the problems facing wheat production in Canada.
9. a) Draw a sketch map of British Columbia and on it, mark and name:
(i) the coast ranges and rocky mountains,
(ii) Vancouver island,
(iii) Strait of Georgia,
(iv) Any two ports through which forestry products are exported.
b) Describe the conditions which have favored the development of the forestry industry in British Colombia.
c) Explain the contribution of the forestry industry to British Columbia.
d) Outline the problems faced by the forestry industry in British Columbia.
REGION II: RHINELANDS
10. Study figure 4: Map of Switzerland provided below and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the :
(i) Physical regions marked 1, 2 and 3,
(ii) Tourist attractions found in regions marked 2 and 3 during summer,
(iii) Tourist centres marked A, B and C.
b) Describe the conditions which have favored the development of tourism in regions marked 2 and 3.
c) Explain the contribution of the tourist industry to Switzerland.
d) (i) Identify the tourist attractions found in both Switzerland and East Africa.
(ii)Why is the tourist industry in East Africa less developed than in Switzerland?
11. a) Draw a sketch map of the Rhine rift valley and on it, mark and name the:
(i) rivers: Rhine and Neckar,
(ii) Rhine rift valley,
(iii) Rhine gorge,
(iv) towns: Ludwigshafen and Frankfurt,
(v) Vine growing areas.
b) Describe the:
(i) conditions which have favored vine growing in the Rhine valley,
(ii) activities carried out by vine growers during spring and summer seasons.
c) Outline the:
(i) Problems faced by the vine growers in the Rhine valley,
(ii) steps being taken to solve the problems in (c)(i) above.
d) State any two products obtained from the vine growing industry.
12. Study table IV showing land use types in Belgium and answer the questions which follow:
Table IV: land use in Belgium
| Landuse type | Land Area ('000 ha) |
| Arable Permanet pasture Forest Built -up/ Wasteland |
939 732 601 779 |
| Total | 3,051 |
a) Calculate the percentage of the land area under:
(i) Arable
(ii) Permanent pasture,
(iii) Forest,
(iv) Built-up/ waste land
b) Draw a pie-chart to show the relative importance of each land use type.
c) Identify the:
(i) Most dominant,
(ii) Least dominant land use type in Belgium.
d) (i) Describe the factors which have favored the development of the arable land use type in Belgium.
(ii)Outline the problems facing any one of the following land use types in Belgium.
- Arable
- Forest
REGION III: CHINA
13. a) Draw a sketch map of china and on it, mark and name the:
(i) rivers: Si-kiang, Yangtze and Hwang-Ho,
(ii) Yellow sea,
(iii) Towns: Beijing (Peking), Hong-Kong AND Shanghai
b) Describe the steps taken by china to develop the Si-kiang river basin
c) Explain the contribution of the Si-kiang river basin to the development of china.
d) Outline the problems which the people living in the Si-kiang river basin still experience.
14. Study table V below showing crude steel production in china (1975-1990) and answer the questions that follow:
Table V: crude steel production 1975-90 ('000 metric tons)
| Year | 1975 | 1980 | 1985 | 1990 |
| Production ('000 Metric tons) | 25,000 | 37,000 | 47,000 | 66,000 |
Source: adapted from: world resources 1992-3; a guide to the global environment: world resources institute p.321
a) Draw a line graph to show steel production in china between 1975 and 1990.
b) Using the table and graph, describe the trend of steel production in china.
c) (i) Name any two iron and steel industrial centres in china.
(ii)Explain the factors which have led to the development of the iron and steel industry in china.
d) Outline the benefits of the iron and steel industry to china.
15. Study figure5: Map showing the location of Beijing (Peking) provided below and answering the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Water body marked A,
(ii) Rivers marked B and C,
(iii) Highland area marked 1,
(iv) Lowland area marked 2.
b) Describe the factors which favored the location of Beijing city.
c) Outline the functions of Beijing city.
d) Explain the problems faced by the people living in Beijing city.