Colegio Victoria Internacional

Maputo City, Mozambique

END OF TERM 2 EXAM

A.Y 2020

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 8

Time: 2 hours

Mark allocation

Name: _____________________________________
100%
Date: _____________________________________

Teacher: CALEBO

SECTION A - IDENTIFICATION
1. Clouds are made up of extremely tiny drops of moisture called……
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2. Define the following terms as used in the study of geography.

b. Condensation
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c. Evaporation
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d. Depression
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e. Weather forecast

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3. Air can be forced to rise in three ways. This gives the three main types of rainfall.
What are the three types of rainfall?
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4. For the above three types of rainfall listed on number 3, briefly explain how each type
is formed. Use of diagrams will award marks.
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5. Describe how weather forecasters know what weather will be like tomorrow.
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6. The ……. are lines that join up areas of equal pressure and they help to see the shape
of a depression.

7. Define the term flooding.

8. Briefly explain the processes which transforms for it to rain.

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9. The diagram below shows a river basin. Your task is to describe or define each word
used to describe parts of river basins.

a. Watershed
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b. Runoff
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c. Tributary
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d. River basin
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10. River flooding can be caused by many factors. The rapid melting of snow can cause
flooding. Suggest other things or cause of river flooding and explain how.
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11. Define the term settlement pattern.
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12. Settlement patterns are usually influenced by the natural features of the area.
a. The three main types of settlement patterns are
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b. Write a description of each one. Aid with a diagram to describe your answers.
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13. Write down the meaning of

b. Function
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c. Land use
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 14. Traffic is a problem nowadays. List what you think are the five worst problems
caused by increased traffic in towns.
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15. Settlement growth has many benefits to different communities, but has problems
associated with it too. Complete the table below by listing the benefits and problems
of settlement growth.

BENEFITS PROBLEMS

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