PART I: THE REST OF AFRICA
Answer two questions from this name:
1. a) Draw a sketch map of Africa and on it, mark and name:
(i) lakes: Chad and Kariba,
(ii) oceans: Indian and Atlantic,
(iii) Any two rivers with a delta.
b) Describe the processes responsible for the formation of the delta on any one river named in (a)(iii) above.
c) Explain the contribution of rivers to the development of Africa.
d) Outline the problems faced by the people living along the river valleys in Africa.
2. a) draw a sketch map of Africa and on it, mark and name:
(i) latitudes: Equator, Tropic of Cancer and tropic of Capricorn,
(ii) winds: North-East and south-East trades,
(iii) Climatic types: Mediterranean and Equatorial.
b) Describe the characteristics of the Equatorial type of climate.
c) Outline the conditions which have led to the occurrence of the Equatorial type of climate in Africa.
d) Explain the influence of the Equatorial type of climate on human activities in the area.
3. Study Table I below showing the volume of Palm Oil Output in Nigeria (1997-2002) and answer the questions that follow:
Table I Nigeria: Volume of Palm Oil Output (1997-2002).
| Year | Output (metric tons) |
| 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 |
810,000 845,000 896,000 899,000 903,000 903,000 |
Adapted from: 2003 Africa Development Indicators, The World Bank, p224.
a) Calculate the percentage change in palm oil production in Nigeria between 1997 and 2002.
b) (i) Draw a line graph to represent the information given in the table above.
(ii) Describe the trend in palm oil production in Nigeria between 1997 and 2002.
c) Describe the conditions which have favored the growth of palm oil in Nigeria.
d) Outline the problems faced by palm oil growers in Nigeria.
4. Study Fig 1: Map of the Kariba dam and its surrounding areas provided below and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Lake marked 1,
(ii) River marked 2,
(iii) Waterfall marked 3,
(iv) Towns marked A and B,
(v) Countries marked C and D.
b) Describe the conditions which favored the construction of the Kariba dam.
c) Explain the benefits of the Kariba dam to the people living in the area.
d) Outline the problems which resulted from the construction of the Kariba dam.
5. Study Fig 2: Map of Gabon provided showing forests and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) River marked 1,
(ii) Posts marked A and B,
(iii) Ocean marked C,
(iv) Countries marked 2 and 3.
b) Describe the factors which have favored forestry activities in area marked X.
c) Explain the effects of over exploitation of forests in area marked Y.
d) Outline the benefits of the forestry industry to the development of Gabon.
6. Study Table II below showing manufactured goods exported by Zambia (1996-2001) and answer the questions that follow:
Table II Zambia: Manufactured Export Goods (1996-2001)
| Year | Exports (in '000s US$) |
| 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 |
168,000 180,000 194,000 189,000 163,000 203,000 |
Adapted from: 2003 African Development Indicators, The World Bank, p104.
a) Draw a line graph to represent the information given in the table.
b) Describe the:
(i) Trend of manufactured exports from Zambia between 1996 and 2001.
(ii) Conditions which have led to trend in (b) (i) above.
c) Explain the problems faced by the manufacturing sector in Zambia.
d) Outline the benefits of the manufacturing sector to the development of Africa.
PART II
STUDIES IN DEVELOPMENT
Answer two questions from this part.
REGION I: NORTH AMERICA
7. Study Fig 3: Map of the South showing the cotton Belt and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) River marked A.
(ii) Towns marked B, C and D.
(iii) Major crops grown in the area marked 1, 2 and 3.
b) Describe the conditions which have favored cotton growing in the New Cotton Belt.
c) Outline the effects of cotton growing on the physical environment in the South.
d) Explain the contribution of the agricultural sector to the development of the South.
8. Study Table III below showing means of transport used to enter Manhattan island is New York city and answer the questions that follow:
Table III New York City: Means of Transport used.
| Means of Transport | Percentage |
| Train Ferry Car, lorry, taxi Subway (underground train) Bus |
09 02 13 70 06 |
| Total | 100 |
Adapted from: Hayward J.R.et al: North America: studies for East Africa students, Heinemann Education Books, p10.
a) Identify the means of transport which is:
(i) Most,
(ii) Least
Popular on Manhattan island.
b) Draw a pie chart to represent the relative importance of each means of transport.
c) Outline the problems faced by transport sector in New York city.
d) Explain the effects of the transport sector on the environment in New York.
9. a) draw a sketch map of British Columbia and on it, mark and label:
(i) any two river,
(ii) any one mineral processing centre,
(iii) the Prince George - Vancouver oil and natural gas pipeline,
(iv) railway lines: Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and the Canadian National Railway (CNR)
b) (i) State any two minerals obtained from British Columbia other than oil and natural gas.
(ii) Describe the conditions which have favored the exploitation of minerals in british Columbia.
c) Explain the effects of the mining activities on the physical environment in British Columbia.
d) Outline the benefits of the mining sector to British Columbia.
REGION II: THE RHINELANDS
10. a) Draw a sketch map of Switzerland and on it, mark and label:
(i) rivers: Rhone and Aare,
(ii) Lakes: Constance and Neuchatel.
(iii) Relief regions: Swiss Alps, Plateau and Jura.
b) (i) State any two livestock products obtained from the alpine region.
(ii) Explain the conditions which have favored livestock farming on the Alpine region.
c) Outline the problems faced by livestock farmers in Switzerland.
d) Describe the measures being taken to improve livestock farming in Switzerland.
11. Study Table IV below showing land use on a typical polder in The Netherlands and answer the questions that follow:
Table IV the Netherlands: Land use on a Typical Polder.
| Form of Landuse | Percentage of Land Area Covered |
| Arable land Buildings, road, water, etc Grasslands Woodlands, Health and Dunes Horticulture |
22 18 43 13 04 |
| Total | 100 |
Adapted: Gibbs, the Rhine lands. Revised Edition, p112.
a) State the form of land use which occupies the:
(i) Least,
(ii) Largest
Land area on the polders in The Netherlands.
b) Draw a pie chart to represent the information contained in the table.
c) (i) Name any two polders found in the Netherlands.
(ii) Describe the conditions which led to the formation of polders in the Netherlands.
d) Outline the problems which have resulted from the formation of polders in the Netherlands.
12. Study Fig 4: Map of Belgium provided below and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Rivers marked A and B,
(ii) Canal marked C,
(iii) Port marked D,
(iv) Iron and steel industrial centres marked 1, 2 and 3,
(v) Country marked E
b) Describe the conditions that have led to the growth of iron and steel industries in Belgium.
c) Explain the problems faced by the iron and steel industries in Belgium.
d) Outline the steps being taken to improve the industrial sector in Belgium.
REGION III: CHINA
13. Study Fig 5: Map of the Sikiang River basin and answer the questions that follow:
MAP
a) Name the:
(i) Towns marked 1 and 2,
(ii) Island marked A,
(iii) Water body marked B,
(iv) River tributaries marked C and D.
b) Describe the factors which have favored the development of the Sikiang River basin in china.
c) Explain the contribution of the Sikiang River basin to the development of china.
d) Outline the:
(i) Problems faced by the people living along the Sikiang River basin,
(ii) Measures being taken to solve the problems in (d) (i) above.
14. a) Draw a sketch map of the Manchuria industrial region of china and on it, mark and name:
(i) Penki iron ore mining centre,
(ii) coal mining centres: Fushun, Pehpiao and Sian,
(iii) Industrial towns: Antung, Dairen and Harbin.
b) Describe the conditions which have led to the concentration of industries in any one industrial town named in (a)(iii) above.
c) Explain the effects of industrial development on the physical environment in the Manchuria region of china.
d) Mention any three types of industrial products manufactured in the Manchuria region on china.
15. Study Table V below showing total population for selected urban centres in China (2005) and answer the questions that follow:
Table V China: Total Population for selected Urban Centers (2005)
| City/ Urban Centre | Total Population (2005) |
| Shenyang Kunming Beijing Tianjin Tiayuan Wuhan |
5,000,000 2,000,000 11,000,000 10,000,000 3,000,000 6,000,000 |
| Total | 37,000,000 |
Adapted: 2005 World Development Indicators; The World Bank, Washington D.C, p178.
a) Draw a pie chart to show the relative importance of each urban centre in China.
b) Identify the urban centre with the:
(i) Lowest,
(ii) Highest
Population size.
c) Describe the conditions which have led to the large population size in the urban centre identified in (b)(ii) above.
d) Explain the effects of urbanization on the environment in China.