More Related Content Similar to Geography 2007 PNEB (PUNTLAND NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD) (15) More from Eng.Abdulahi hajji (6) Geography 2007 PNEB (PUNTLAND NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD)1. Name .............................................................
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Puntland State of Somalia
Ministry of Education
Puntland National Examination Board
Form 4
Geography Examination
2007
Time 2 hours
Plus 10 minutes before the exam for reading through the paper
TOTAL TIME 2 hours 10 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of 16 printed pages.
Count them now. Inform the invigilator if there is any missing.
PART ONE: 10 Multiple Choice Questions 10 marks
PART TWO: 10 structured questions 50 marks
PART THREE: Extended questions 40 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.
• Rough work can be done on page 2.This will not be marked
• No extra paper is allowed
• If you make a mistake, cross out the incorrect answer clearly and write your correct
answer.
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PART ONE [10 Marks]: Put a circle round the correct answer. There is only one answer
for each question.
1. The permeability of a rock refers to the
A) rate at which water enters a rock
B) ability of a rock to dissolve water
C) ability of a rock to allow water to pass through it
D) amount of water in a rock
2. All the following types of climate occur in tropical regions except
A) Savannah
B) Tundra
C) Hot deserts
D) Equatorial
3. How many hours is East African Standard Time (45 degrees E) ahead of Standard
Time in Ghana?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
4. Which of the following is a sign that a volcano may be dormant rather than extinct?
A) Steam jets on the volcano
B) A deep crater without a lake
C) Lava flows on the sides
D) Lack of vegetation on the volcano
5. Humus in a soil is important because it
A) adds acid to the soil water and speeds up rock decomposition
B) lies on the surface and protects it
C) helps the soil to absorb and store moisture
D) encourages bacteria and insects.
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6. Which one of the following movements occurs as a result of energy passing through
ocean water?
A) A long-shore current.
B) An oscillatory wave
C) A breaking wave.
D) A high tide
7. Population density can be defined as the
A) standard of living and levels of urbanization
B) difference between birth and death rates.
C) area of land divided by the number of people.
D) rate of population increase.
8. In which of the following areas is oil most likely to occur?
A) The rift valley of Africa
B) Lake Victoria Basin
C) The forested highlands of Puntland
D) The coastal plains of Somalia.
9. The use of geothermal power means tapping
A) super-heated ground water
B) energy from the sun
C) solar heat
D) coal-fired steam plants
10.Which one of the following is classified as a heavy industry?
A) Textile
B) Ship building.
C) Food processing
D) Electronics
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PART TWO (50 MARKS)
Structured questions
Instructions: Answer all the ten questions in the spaces provided.
Use the map below to answer the questions that follow.
Question 1
a] State the grid square in which the post office is found. (1 mark)
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b] Calculate the area of the region covered by the map. (1 mark)
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c] Determine the bearing of the mosque from Ali High School. (2 marks)
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d] State the direction in which river Indris flows (1 mark)
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Question 2
a] Explain the meaning of the word ‘Weather’. (1 mark)
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b] State any two elements of weather. (2 marks)
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c] Briefly explain how one of the elements given in [b] above affects the weather
of a place. (2 marks)
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Question 3
a ] List the three main types of rainfall (3 marks)
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b] Select one of the type of rainfall in [a] above and briefly explain how it forms.
(2 marks)
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Question 4
State five benefits that Puntland will get as a result of conserving her natural
vegetation. (5 marks)
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Question 5
List five factors that affect location of industries. (5 marks)
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Question 6
a] State any two mining methods. (2 marks)
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b] List three benefits that Puntland would get if it were to discover petroleum
today. (3 marks)
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Question 7
The table below shows items exported from country A and B.Use it to answer part
[a] and [b] of this question.
COUNTRY A COUNTRY B
Exports Weight in tonnes Exports Weight in tonnes
Maize 12,600 Lubricating oil 2,200
Coffee 9,900 Chemicals 2,100
Oil cakes 1,560 Fertilizer 5,300
Spices 750 Vehicles 3,300
__________ Wire products 2,200
__________ Paper 2,700
Total 24,900 Total 17,800
a] What is the difference in weight between the total exports of country B and the
item with the least weight in country B? (1 mark)
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b] Which one of these two countries is Least Economically Developed? Give a
reason for your answer. (2 marks)
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c] Calculate the percentage of export in terms of weight that fertilizer forms in
country B. (2 marks)
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Question 8
List five ways in which the world’s fishing grounds can be managed and conserved.
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Question 9
State any five benefits of lakes to man. (5 marks)
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Question 10
a] State the two main types of mass wasting. (2 marks)
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b] List three negative effects of mass wasting to man. (3 marks)
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PART THREE: EXTENDED QUESTIONS 40 marks.
Instructions: Answer any two questions only .Write your answer in the space
provided. Each question is worth 20 marks.
Question 1
a] Briefly describe how plants adapt to hot and dry conditions in semi arid and
arid areas. (6 marks)
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b] With reference to Puntland, discuss the human activities that have led to soil
erosion. (7 marks)
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c] Suggest and explain possible ways of controlling soil erosion in Puntland.
(7 marks)
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Question 2
a] Discuss any five factors that influence trade. (10 marks)
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b] Briefly explain the benefits of trade to a country. (10 marks)
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Question 3
a] State four other modes of transport, in addition to road. (4 marks)
(i) Road
(ii) ………………..
(iii) ………………..
(iv) …………………
(v) ………………..
b] Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of roads as a mode of transport.
(8 marks)
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c] Discuss how transport has contributed to economic development in Africa.
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Question 4
a] What is population structure? (2 marks)
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b] Mention any four factors that influence population distribution in Puntland.
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c] Draw a map of Puntland and on it show two areas of high population density.
(4marks)
d].With reference to Puntland, discuss any five problems associated with rapid
urbanization. (10 marks)
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