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2026 Form Four Geography terminal exam (013)
Time: 3:00 hours · Section A: 16 marks · Section B: 54 marks · Section C: 30 marks · Map extract of Liwale (Sheet 280/4)
Instructions: Answer all questions in Sections A and B and any two from Section C. Map extract of Liwale (Sheet 280/4) is provided in the original paper.
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SECTION A (16 marks) — Multiple Choice
(i) Correct processes of rain formation:
(ii) Soil is one among the factors which determine economic activities together with:
(iii) Temperature at Unguja (sea level) if Ihefu (1500 m) is 32 °C:
(iv) Rocks cracking and peeling off in a hot desert is called:
(v) All are famous tourist attraction sites in Tanzania except:
(vi) At which stage of the river is deposition dominant?
(vii) The atmospheric layer that supports rain formation due to high water vapour is:
(viii) Suitable type of livestock keeping in an urban centre:
(ix) Bending of tree trunks and fences downslope indicates:
(x) Marine erosion is a constant action of:
SECTION A — Matching (6 marks)
Match List A with the correct responses in List B (settlement types and processes).
| # | List A |
|---|---|
| i | Settlement where most people are engaged in extractive activities (fishing, forestry) |
| ii | The actual piece of land upon which a settlement is built |
| iii | Settlement pattern with buildings spread out or scattered |
| iv | Process transforming rural agricultural lifestyle to urban non-agricultural lifestyle |
| v | Overcrowding in cities because of employment and good services |
| vi | Settlement pattern with buildings along linear features |
Correct matches (marking scheme): i-G, ii-F, iii-B, iv-D, v-C, vi-I
- i → Rural settlement
- ii → Settlement site
- iii → Dispersed settlement
- iv → Urbanization
- v → Problems associated with urban growth
- vi → Linear settlement pattern
SECTION B (54 marks)
3. Map extract of Liwale (Sheet 280/4): (a) Two reasons for growth of Liwale town. (b) Dominant rock type with reason. (c) Three characteristics of that rock. (d) Area of woodland between grids 820130 and 870130. (e) Methods used to show Liwale town.
(a) Trade (market at grid 822166); transportation (road from 870158 to 810165).
(b) Sedimentary rock — Liwale is near the coast region dominated by sedimentary rocks.
(c) No definite shape; soft; arranged in layers.
(d) Area ≈ 25.5 km² (full squares + half squares method).
(e) Place name (Liwale); grid references; contour lines.
4. Seasonal fluctuation of water volume in Ruaha, Pangani and Rufiji (2020–2023).
(a) Three reasons for fluctuation. (b) Multiple bar graph. (c) Comment on the graph.
(a) Amount of precipitation; rate of evaporation (temperature); human activities (irrigation, domestic and industrial use).
(b) Draw a multiple bar graph with years on the x-axis and volume (mm) on the y-axis; one set of bars for each river.
(c) Rufiji has the largest volume in all years; Pangani has the lowest volume in all years.
5. Research on truancy among students in Kisarawe District.
(a) Best procedures for a successful research. (b) Four uses of the findings.
(a) Identify the research problem; set objectives; formulate hypothesis/research questions; pre-survey; research design; data collection; processing and analysis; presentation and interpretation; report writing (any five).
(b) Search for new knowledge; explain/describe phenomena; find solutions to problems; evaluate issues; gain familiarity; identify society’s needs; advance knowledge (any four).
6. Fruits (advantages) of studying chain survey (any six points).
Equipment can easily be replaced; does not involve complicated mathematical calculations; involves few people; does not deal with angular measurements; simplest and commonest surveying technique; saves time.
7. “Volcanic eruptions are always constructive and destructive.” Three points for each aspect.
Constructive: Fertile soils from weathered lava; mineral deposits (e.g. diamonds, copper); geothermal power; tourist attractions; sources of rivers.
Destructive: Loss of life; destruction of property; climatic changes.
8. Photograph: (a) Crop. (b) Three physical conditions for growth. (c) Type of photograph with two reasons. (d) Two contributions of the economic activity.
(a) Sisal.
(b) Fertile soil; warm temperature; annual precipitation 635–1145 mm.
(c) Ground photograph — objects seen clearly; covers a small area; shows front view; has foreground, middle ground and background.
(d) Source of employment; government revenue; raw materials; income to people (any two).
SECTION C (30 marks) — Answer any two
9. Six consequences of rapid population growth on the environment.
Land degradation; loss of wildlife habitats and biodiversity; deterioration of aquatic systems; deforestation; environmental pollution; depletion of non-renewable resources; increased solid and liquid waste; climate change; lack of accessible good-quality water (any six with explanation). Introduction + six points + conclusion.
10. Six challenges facing power and energy harnessing in Tanzania.
Negative impacts of climate change (drought); inadequate capital; poor technology; negative effects of human activities on energy sources; sabotage and vandalism; worn-out infrastructure; lack of community awareness; shortage of skilled personnel; environmental destruction of water sources; overdependence on hydro-power; poorly coordinated policies (any six). Introduction + six points + conclusion.
11. Six points showing that harbours with good infrastructure are important to Tanzania’s economy.
Encourage industrial development; create employment; facilitate spread of technology; promote trade; encourage tourism; make goods available where demanded; facilitate mass production; improve trade relations; intensify unity among nations; source of foreign exchange (any six). Introduction + six points + conclusion.
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