2009 PNEB (PUNTLAND NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD)

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Puntland State of Somalia
Puntland National Examination Board
Form Four
Geography Examination.
June 2009
Time 2 hours
Plus 10 minutes for reading through the paper
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of 16 printed pages.
Count them now. Inform the invigilator if there is any missing.
PART ONE: 20 Multiple Choice Questions 20 marks
PART TWO: 10 structured questions 60 marks
PART THREE: Extended questions 20 marks
• Answer ALL questions in part 1 and 2
• Answer two questions in part 3
• All answers must be written on this paper in the spaces provided immediately after
each question.

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PART ONE: multiple choice questions [10 marks]
Put a circle round the correct answer. There is only one answer for each question
1. Thermal electricity refers to electric power
A. contained in batteries
B. made from running water
C. made from solar radiation
D. made from coal or oil or natural gas
2. The type of animal farming practised in Puntland is
A. beef farming
B. mixed farming
C. dairy farming
D. nomadic animal farming
3. The earth makes a complete revolution in
A. 365 days
B. 360 days
C. 1 day
D. 365 ¼ days
4. The diagram below represents features formed as a result of the swirling effect of
water on a river bed. What is the name given to these features?
A. Black spots
B. Cylindrical holes
C. Pot holes
D. Plunge pools

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5. Which one of the following urban centres has the highest population density in
Puntland?
A. Galkayo
B. Bosaso
C. Garowe
D. Gardo
6. The major rain season in Somalia is between
A. October to December
B. January to March
C. April to June
D. July to September
7. Which one of the following has the greatest influence on location of settlements in
Puintland?
A. Water supply
B. Defence
C. Communication
D. Fertile soils
8. The diagram below represents flowing of an air current. What is the name of the air
current marked E?
A. Sea breeze
B. Land breeze
C. Water breeze
D. Circle breeze
9. All the following are beef producing countries except

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A. Australia
B. New Zealand
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Brazil
10. The following are some types of maps.
i Vegetation maps
ii Air pressure maps
iii Relief maps
iv Population density maps
Which two of these maps are most useful to a pilot?
A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. iii and iv
D. I and iv

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PART TWO: Structured Questions [50 marks]
Answer all the ten questions in the space provided
Each question is worth 5 marks
Study the map below and answer the questions that follow. The scale is 1:50 000
Question 1
a) Name the feature labelled A._______________________________________
[1 mark]
b) What is the contour interval of this map?_____________________________
[1 mark]
c) Calculate the distance covered by river Ngezi. State your answer in kilometres
[1 mark]
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d) Briefly describe the relief of the area covered by the map. [2 marks]
Question 2
The diagram below shows changes in world population living in urban centres of over
20,000 inhabitants from 1810 to 1990.
a) Calculate the difference between the years with the lowest and the highest percentages.
[1 mark]
b) Briefly describe the general pattern shown in the diagram [2 marks]

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c) With reference to Puntland, list any two problems that frequently occur in urban
centres. [2 marks]
Question 3
a) Explain the meaning of the word earthquake. [1 mark]
b) State and explain any two causes of an earthquake. [4 marks]
Question 4
a) What instruments would you use to measure the following?
(i) Wind velocity.________________________________________________[1 mark]
(ii) Atmospheric pressure._________________________________________ [1 mark]
b) State any three factors that influence climate [3 marks]

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The diagram below shows some common features of a river flood.
Question 5
a) Identify feature C.________________________________________________[1 mark]
b) Briefly explain how feature C is formed [2 marks]
c) List any two advantages of an area like this for human use of the land. [2 marks]

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Briefly state and explain six causes of soil erosion in Puntland. [6 marks]
Question 6
a) Define the term transport [1 mark]
Question 7.
b) Explain any two advantages and two disadvantages of railway transport. [4 marks]

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The diagrams below represent some fishing methods.
Question 8
a) Name methods R and S [2 marks]
R
S
b) Briefly describe how method R is used in fishing. [3 marks]

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State any five reasons why wildlife conservation should be encouraged in Puntland.
Question 9
[5 marks]
Question 10
With reference to the East African lakes, briefly explain five ways in which they have been
exploited economically. [5 marks]

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PART THREE: Essay questions. [40 marks]
Answer any two
Each question is worth 20 marks.
questions only. Write your answer in the space provided.
Clearly number your questions and question parts.
1. a) Discuss any five factors that should be considered before constructing an
Hydroelectric power plant. [10 marks]
b) Briefly explain advantages of Hydro-electric power. [10 marks]
2. Explain both positive and negative effects of volcanicity to human beings. [20 marks]
3. a) Briefly explain three levels at which trade can be undertaken [10 marks]
b) Discuss the importance of trade to any country. [10 marks]
4. a) With reference to any country of your own choice, explain five reasons why people
migrate from one country to another. [10 marks]
b) Explain five problems experienced by migrants in their new destinations. [10 marks]
QUESTION __________

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QUESTION_________

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