PART I: THE REST OF AFRICA
Answer two questions from this part.
1. Study table 1 below showing population growth in Nigeria (1994-2001) and answer the questions that follow.
Table I: Nigeria's Population Growth (1994-2001)
| Year | Population ('000s people) |
| 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 |
108,010 111,270 114,500 117,680 120,820 123.900 126,910 129,870 |
Adapted: 2003 African Development Indicators, the World Bank; p6.
a) Draw a line graph to show the information contained in the table.
b) Describe the trend of population growth in Nigeria between 1994 and 2001.
c) Explain the conditions which have led to the trend of population growth described in(b) above.
d) Outline the problems faced by countries in Africa with a large population size.
2. Study Fig 1: Map of Gabon provided and answers the questions that follow.
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Towns marked A and B,
(ii) Countries marked C and D,
(iii) Water body marked 1,
(iv) River 2.
b) Describe the factors which have favored the development of the forestry industry in Gabon.
c) Explain the importance of the forestry industry to Gabon.
d) Outline the measures being taken to improve the forestry industry in Gabon.
3. Study table II below showing Sudan's agricultural exports (2000) and answer the questions that follow.
Table II: Sudan: Agricultural Exports (2000)
| Agricultural Export | Metric tons |
| Sugar Meat Cotton Ground nuts |
60,000 109,000 232,000 56,000 |
| Total | 457,000 |
Adapted: 2003 African Development indicators, The World Bank; pp96-103.
a) Draw a pie-chart to show Sudan's agricultural exports.
b) State the:
(i) Highest,
(ii) Lowest agricultural export from Sudan.
c) Describe the conditions which have favored the development of the agricultural sector in Sudan.
d) Outline the:
(i) Problems which are faced by the agricultural sector in Sudan,
(ii) Steps being taken to improve agriculture in Sudan.
4. a) Draw a sketch map of Africa and on it, mark and name:
(i) ocean currents; Benguela and Canary,
(ii) ports; Lagos and Port Elizabeth,
(iii) Any two marine fishing grounds.
b) Name any two:
(i) Types of marine fish caught in Africa,
(ii) Major fish producing countries in Africa.
c) Describe the conditions which have favored the development of the fishing industry in any one country named in (b)(ii) above.
d) Outline the problems faced by the fishing industry in Africa.
5. Study Fig 2: Map of Liberia provided below and answers the questions that follow.
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) River marked 1,
(ii) Countries marked 2 and 3,
(iii) Ports marked A and B,
(iv) Iron ore producing areas marked C and D.
b) Describe the conditions which have favored iron ore mining in Liberia.
c) Explain the importance of the mining sector in the development of Liberia.
d) Outline the effects of iron ore mining on the environment in Liberia,
6. a) Draw a sketch map of Africa and on it, mark and name:
(i) lakes; Nasser, Kariba and Volta,
(ii) water bodies; Atlantic ocean and Red sea,
(iii) Any two rivers used for transport.
b) Explain the obstacles faced when using the rivers named in (a)(iii) above for navigation.
c) Outline the advantages of using inland water transport in Africa.
d) Suggest the measure that should be taken to promote inland water transport in Africa.
PART II:
STUDIES IN DEVELOPMENT
Answer two questions from this part
REGION I: NORTH AMERICA
7. a) Draw a sketch map of the Canadian Prairie provinces and on it, mark and name:
(i) lake Manitoba
(ii) river Saskatchewan,
(iii) towns; Calgary, Winnipeg and Regina,
(iv) The three wheat growing provinces.
b) Describe the factors that have favored extensive wheat farming on the Canadian Prairies.
c) Explain the contribution of wheat growing to the development of Canada.
d) Outline any three steps being taken to improve agriculture in Canada.
8. Study table III below showing principal type of cargo entering the great Lakes region and answer the questions that follow.
Table III: Great Lakes: Principal Types of Cargo ('000 tons)
| Type of Cargo | Montreal-Lake Ontario section | Wetland Canal |
| Iron ore Iron and steel Others |
22,700 6,000 9,300 |
16,000 670 7,300 |
Adapted : Young, E.W and Lowry, J.H. (1984) A Course in World Geography, Book 7; North America, 4th Edition, Edward Arnold, p195.
a) Calculate the percentage of each type of cargo reaching the Wetland Canal from Montreal.
b) Name any:
(i) Two raw materials used in the iron and steel industry,
(ii) Three iron and steel industry centres found in the Great Lakes region of North America.
c) Describe the conditions which have led to the development of iron and steel industries in the Great lakes region.
d) Outline the effects of industrial development on the environment in the Great Lakes region.
9. Study Fig3: Map of British Columbia provided below and answers the questions that follow.
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Ocean marked A,
(ii) Rivers marked B and C,
(iii) Mountains marked D,
(iv) Pulp and paper centres marked 1, 2 and 3.
b) (i) Identify any three types of trees used in the pulp and paper industry in British Columbia.
(ii) Describe the characteristics of forests in British Columbia.
c) Explain the factors which have led to the development of any one pulp and paper industrial centre marked in (a) (iv) above.
d) Outline the benefits the forestry industry to British Columbia.
REGION II: THE RHINELANDS
10. a) Draw a sketch map of Switzerland and on it, mark and name:
(i) lakes; Constance and de Neuchatel,
(ii) rivers; Rhone and Aar (Aare),
(iii) Tourist centres; Lugano, Bern and Lausanne.
b) Mention any two tourist activities taking place in Switzerland during:
(i) Winter,
(ii) Summer.
c) Describe the conditions which have favored the development of the tourist industry in Switzerland.
d) Outline the benefits of the tourist industry in Switzerland.
11. Study table IV below showing Germany's Exports and Imports (2001) and answer the questions that follow.
Table IV: Germany: Percentage of Exports and Imports (2001)
| Type of Commodity | Imports (%) | Exports (%) |
| Feuls Agricultural raw materials Manufactured goods Food Ores and metals Others |
08 02 70 07 03 10 |
01 01 89 04 02 03 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Adapted: 2003 World Development Indicators: The World Bank, Washington D.C, pp202-206.
a) Draw a pie-chart to show Germany's imports in 2001.
b) Mention the:
(i) Largest type of commodity exported from Germany,
(ii) Smallest type of commodity imported into Germany.
c) (i) Name any two manufacturing centres in Germany.
(ii)Describe the factors which have favored the development of the manufacturing sector in Germany.
d) Outline the conditions which have influenced the volume of Germany's exports.
12. Study Fig 4: Map showing land use in Belgium and answer the questions that follow.
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Rivers marked A and B,
(ii) Towns marked C and D,
(iii) Type of land-sue found in area marked 1,
(iv) Type of agriculture carried out in areas marked 2, 3 and 4.
b) Describe the factors which have favored the development of agriculture in Belgium.
c) Explain the contribution of agriculture to the development of Belgium.
d) Outline the effects of farming activities on the physical environment in Belgium.
REGION III: CHINA
13. a) Draw a sketch map of China and on it, mark and name:
(i) rivers; Yangtze Kiang and Hwang Ho,
(ii) water bodies; Yellow sea and south China sea,
(iii) lowland areas (below 1500 metres),
(iv) plateau areas (between 1500 and 4000 metres),
(v) Highland areas (above 4000 metres).
b) Describe the process which led to the formation of the highland areas in China.
c) Outline the problems faced by people living in highland areas of China.
d) Explain the influence of relief on drainage in China.
14. Study table V below showing China's total population ('000s) between 1980 and 2015 (projected) and answer the questions that follow.
Table V. China: Total population in '000s (1980 - 2015 projected)
| Year | Total Population ('000s) |
| 1980 1990 2000 2015 (projected) |
981,200 1,155,305 1,271,800 1,392,600 |
Adapted: 2003 World Development Indicators; the World Bank, Washington D.C. P38; World Resources (1996/7) A Guide to the Global Environment; the WRI, World Bank, UNEP. Pp191.
a) Calculate the percentage change in china's total population between 1980 and 2000.
b) Draw a line graph to show the trend in China's total population between 1980 and 2015 (projected)
c) Explain the factors which have led to the trend in population shown in (b) above.
d) Outline the:
(i) Population problems faced in china,
(ii) Steps being taken to solve the problems in (d) (i) above.
15. Study Fig 5: Map of the Yangtze Kiang river basin and answer the questions that follow.
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Rivers marked A and B,
(ii) Canals marked C and D,
(iii) Water body marked 1,
(iv) Towns marked 2 and 3.
b) Describe the factors which have favored agricultural activities in the Yangtze Kiang River Basin.
c) Explain the benefits of agriculture to the people living in the Yangtze Kiang River basin.
d) Outline the problems faced by the people living in the Yangtze Kiang River basin.