FORM TWO MONTHLY EXAMINATION, MAY 2025
NEW AGE-OPEN SCHOOL
GEOGRAPHY
INSTRUCTIONS:
Time: 2.5 Hours
This paper consists of section A, B and C
Answer ALL questions in both sections
All writing must be in blue or black ink
Some answers should be written in the space given in this paper
SECTION A (30 Marks)
1. Read the following statement carefully and write the letter of the correct answer
in the space provided.
(i) A scale of map which expressed as one centimeter on the map represent
one kilometer on the ground is called.
(A)Representative fraction (B)Linear scale
(C)Large scale (D) Statement scale
(ii) Deflection of wind and daily rising and falling of tides are among the effects of?
(A)Comets and asteroids (C)Earth's movement
(B)Earth's revolution (D) Earth's revolution
(iii) Ocean water occupies about .... Percent of the earth's surface,
(A)50 (C)71
(B)21 (D) 29
(iv) Isohyets are the lines on a map which join all places with the same
(A)Height above the sea level (C)Atmospheric pressure
(B)Amount of rainfall (D) Natural vegetation
(v) Teaching is one of the examples of human activities that are performed in Tanzania by
teachers. What kind of human activity performed by these people?.
(A)Tertiary activity (C) Secondary activity
(B)Quaternary activity (D) Primary activity
(vi) v. The announcements about the trend of Covid 19 were announced in USA 560°W at
02:00p.m. At what longitude did Tanzanians supposed to listen the announcements if it was
08:24 p.m.
(A)96°W (C)40° E
(B) 152°W
(D) 152°E
(vii) A guest came to your school and ask for the location of headmaster's house. One of the
student said it found at east north east. The bearing of headmaster's house is.
(a) 67.5 (b) 337.5
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(c) 270 (d) 112.5
(viii) The condition of the atmosphere recorded for a long period of time is known as.
(A)Temperature (C)Pressure
(B)Weather (D) Climate
(ix) Dodoma at 800 meters above the sea level has a temperature reading of
280C. Determine the temperature of Magugu which is located at 1400
metres above sea level.
(A)31.60C (C)3.60C
(B)240C (D) 24.40C
(x) x. Identify the incorrect association in the following pairs.
(A) Hygrometer and pressure. (C). Isohyets and rainfall
(B) Wind speed and anemometer (D) . Rain gauge and rainfall
QUESTIONS I ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x
ANSWERS
2. Math the items in column A with those in column B and writing letter of the
correct response in the space provided.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
(i) Activities that involve processing A. Primary activities
law material into useful product B. Quaternary activities
(ii) Activities that involve provision of C. Agriculture
specialized services for primary and D. Secondary activities
secondary activities E. Human activities
(iii) Activities done by people when they F. Tertiary activities
are interacting with the G. Trading
environment
(iv) Function of works that human being
perform to earn living
(v) Process of buying and selling goods
and services between people or
organizations.
(vi) Is the branch of science which deals
with crops cultivation and animal
keeping.
QUESTIONS i ii iii iv v vi
ANSWERS
3. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong.
i. Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions in a particular region.
ii. The Solar System consists of eight planets and does not include dwarf planets.
iii. Human activities such as deforestation contribute to climate change.
iv. The Earth's major features include mountains, valleys, and oceans.
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v. Climate is the short-term condition of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.
vi. Human population growth is directly related to environmental degradation.
vii. Weather forecasting involves predicting long-term climate patterns.
viii. The Earth's rotation is responsible for the change in seasons.
ix. Climate change has no significant impact on global food production.
x. The Sun is the largest planet in our Solar System.
Question i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x
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Answers
SECTION B (55marks)
4. (a) Convert the following scales according to the instructions given
i. "One centimeter on the map represents two and half a kilometer on the ground". Convert this
scale into Representative fraction (R.F.) scale.
ii. 1:100000. Convert into statement scale.
iii. 1:50000. Convert into statement scale.
(b) State the compass direction for each of the following compass bearings.
i. 280°
ii. 135°
iii. 45°
(c) How can the positions of objects be shown in any topographical map? Mention four(4) points.
5. (a) Dear form two student, what will happen if
(i) The earth passes between the moon and the sun?. Support the given answer using a relevant
diagram
(ii) If the moon passes between the sun and the earth?. Support using a diagram.
(b) What do you think are the four resultant effects of the earth's rotation
6. Complete the following table below concern with Weather
ELEMENTS OF WEATHER INSTRUMENT USED TO ISOLINE
MEASURE
i. Thermometer
ii. Isobar
iii.
iv. Isohyet
v. Wind speed
7. Always the oceanic floor is not uniform, it tends to vary from one place to another as it has different
features. With this regard, draw a well labeled structure of the oceanic floor and indicate all eight (8) parts.
(A good structure will weight 2marks and well labeling, each 1mark=8marks)=10marks.
8. Read the weather of Greenland and answer the question that follows.
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MONTH J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temp ( C) -18.9 -17.2 0.5 10.5 16.7 19.4 16.1 10
0
1.7 -10.6 -8.9 -15.6
Rain (Mm) 7.6 5 10.2 25.4 25.6 35.6 45.6 40.6 22.9 22.9 17.8 15.2
(a) Identify the type of the climate for the given area
(b) Describe two characteristics of the type of climate identified
(c) With example, describe three possible activities which might take place in an area with the type of
climate you mentioned.
(d) Which is the wettest month in a year?
(e) What were the coldest month in a year?
9. Suppose you have given a chance to educate form one students in your school during orientation course
about the significance of studying Geography. What will be your arguments? Give five (5) points.
SECTION C (15marks)
Answer questions number ten (10)
10. Explain six characteristics of small scale agriculture
