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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
EXAMINATION

113/1                   GEOGRAPHY 1
(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours                          Year: 2020

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A and B with a total of ​ seven (7)​ questions.
2. Answer a total of ​ five (5) questions; ​two (2) questions from section A and ​ three (3) questions
from section B. Question number ​ one​ ​ (1)​ is compulsory.
3. In section A, question number ​one (1) carries ​ twenty five (25) marks and the rest ​ fifteen (15)
marks, while in section B each question carries​ twenty​ ​ (20)​ marks.
4. Credit will be given for the use of relevant sketch maps and diagrams.
5. Map extract of Kimamba (sheet 182/73) is provided.
6. Non programmable calculators may be used.
7. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are ​ not​ allowed in the examination room.
8. Write your ​ Examination Number​ on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (40 Marks)
Answer ​ two (2) ​ questions. Question number ​ one (1) ​ is compulsory.

1. Study carefully the map extract of Kimamba (sheet 182/73) provided and answer the following  questions:

(a) Calculate the area covered by Sisal Estate in kilometer squares.
(b) With concrete reasons, suggest the type of climate of the area.
(c) Find forward and back bearing of Mbwende grid reference 880395 to Tindiga school grid reference 910405.
(d) Explain three factors which have influenced population distribution in the area.
(e) Describe the type of drainage patterns shown on the map.
(f) Which part of the map is covered by highlands? Give two reasons for your answer.

2. (a) Describe four types of sampling techniques.
   (b) Outline four importance of sampling.

3. You have been appointed to become a group leader in conducting a plane table  survey. Clearly show the equipment to be used and procedures you would follow so as to complete your work successfully.

SECTION B (60 Marks)
Answer ​ three (3)​ questions from this section.

4. With support of examples, explain how climate determines human settlements and economic activities. Provide eight points.

5. “The Earth is said to be spherical in nature.” With the aid of the diagrams, justify this statement by using six points.

6. With relevant examples, classify six types of lakes according to their mode of formation.

7. Explain how parent rock, climate and living organisms influence soil formation. Give three points in each.