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    This document provides instructions and questions for a Geography and Environment examination being administered in Rwanda on March 19th, 2021. The exam is divided into two sections, with Section A containing 11 compulsory questions and Section B allowing students to choose 4 of 5 optional questions. Questions cover topics like the solar system, characteristics of maps, latitude and longitude, the structure of the atmosphere, relief features, and differences between maps and aerial photographs. Students are instructed to answer in blue or black pen, avoid deletions, and draw a line after each response. They are given 3 hours to complete the exam.

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    This document provides instructions and questions for a Geography and Environment examination being administered in Rwanda on March 19th, 2021. The exam is divided into two sections, with Section A containing 11 compulsory questions and Section B allowing students to choose 4 of 5 optional questions. Questions cover topics like the solar system, characteristics of maps, latitude and longitude, the structure of the atmosphere, relief features, and differences between maps and aerial photographs. Students are instructed to answer in blue or black pen, avoid deletions, and draw a line after each response. They are given 3 hours to complete the exam.

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    REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

    SOUTHERN PROVINCE
    NYANZA DISTRICT

    GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT EXAMINATION


    19th MARCH 2021
    08.30 AM - 11.30 AM

    SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT

    CLASS: SENIOR 1

    COMBINATIONS: ORDINARY LEVEL

    DURATION: 3 HOURS

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1) Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
    2) The exam is made up of two sections A and B
    3) Attempt all questions IN SECTION A
    4) Attempt any 4 questions of your choice IN SECTION B
    5) Draw a line after each answer
    6) Avoid the deletions
    7) Use a blue or black pen and pencil for drawing.

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    SECTION A: Attempt all questions (60 marks)

    1. Define the following concepts: (6 marks)


    a. Solar system
    b. Galaxy
    c. Eclipse
    2. Name the following: (5 marks)
    a. The galaxy in which our earth is found
    b. The earth’s natural satellite
    c. The biggest planet of the solar system
    d. The solid part of the earth
    e. The planet disqualified from 2006
    3. What are the characteristics of a sketch map? (3 marks)
    4. Distinguish between the Mohorovicic and the Gutenberg discontinuities (2 marks)
    5. Describe the types of slopes and explain how they are represented on topographical map
    (4 marks)
    6. Explain the elements of a good map (5 marks)
    7. Time difference on the earth’s surface depend upon its rotation and for this reason, the
    earth has been divided into different times zones .What is the longitude of a place where
    it is noon, if we know that it is 5 o’clock A M at the prime Meridian ? (5 marks)
    8. Supposing the local time at the Greenwich meridian is noon. What is the local time at
    Watamu which is on 40o east? (5 marks)
    9. Differentiate planet from natural satellite (2 marks)
    10. List the characteristics of the moon (5 marks)
    11. With the aid of a diagram, explain how the solar eclipse occurs (4 marks)
    12. Explain the consequences of the earth’s revolution (4 marks)
    13. What is the difference between altitude and ocean depth? (2 marks)
    14. a) Draw a diagram showing the main latitudes (4marks)
    b) Explain the importance of latitudes in geography? (4marks)

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    SECTION B: ATTEMPT ANY 4 QUESTIONS OF YOUR CHOICE (40 marks)

    15. a) Discuss the factors that influence soil formation (5 marks)


    b) Explain the relationship between different types of soils and human activities
    (5 marks)
    16. There are three major types of the rocks which are interrelated. With the use of a
    diagram, describe the rock cycle (10 marks)
    17. With the help of a diagram, describe the structure of the atmosphere (10 marks)
    18. a) Enumerate the forms of relief features found on the earth’s surface (5marks)
    b) Evaluate the impact of relief features on economic development of country (5marks)
    19. a) Explain the factors that show that the earth is not flat but a sphere (5marks)

    b) Highlight the uniqueness of the earth from other planets (5marks)

    20. Differentiate maps from aerial photographs (10marks)

    GOOD LUCK!!!!

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