NAME:……………………………………………………………………………………………………

ST GODFREY (PVT) SECONDARY SCHOOL

2022 MSCE MOCK 1 EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY
Subject Number: M073/II
Time Allowed: 2 hrs 30 mins
Thursday, 23rd May, 2019
PAPER II
(100 MARKS)

HUMAN & ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

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4. Write your Name on each

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SECTION A
Answer all questions
1. a. i. Why is agriculture said to be a system?
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(2 marks)
ii. Explain how the following factors influence agriculture:
1. Government policies
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(2 marks)
2. Culture
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(2 marks)
iii. Distinguish plantation agriculture from small holder farming.
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(2 marks)
b. i. If you were a wildlife officer in Malawi, describe two
conservation
and management methods to wildlife you would encourage
rural people to practice.
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(2 marks)

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ii. The figure 1 below is a map of Malawi showing power stations.

Use it to answer the questions that follow:

Figure 1
c. i. Name the reserved areas marked A and B.
A: _______________________________________________________

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B: ________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
ii. Explain any two roles of forests in wildlife conservation.
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(4 marks)
iii. State any two ways in which data is presented.
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(2 marks)
e. The figure 2 below shows the trend in world in world’s population
growth from 1500 to the end of 2000.

Figure 2
i. Why does the graph of world population growth curve show a
J shape? Give three reasons.
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(3 marks)
ii. What would be the cause of a fairly stable population from
1500 to 1700?
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(2 marks)
iv. State any two strategies that Malawi is using to control rapid
population growth.
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(2 marks)
2. a. Describe the following terms as used in settlement or spatial
studies.
i. Wet point site
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(2 marks)
ii. Conurbation
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(2 marks)
b. Explain any two advantages associated with compacted settlement
pattern.
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(4 marks)
c. Mention any two recent developments that have occurred in water
transport.
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(2 marks)

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d. The figure 3 below shows the Suez Canal. Use it to answer the
questions that follow:

Figure 3
i. How long is the Suez Canal?
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(1 mark)
ii. Name the port marked P.
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(1 mark)
iii. Mention one disadvantage of the Suez Canal.
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(1 mark)
e. i. Define balance of trade.
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(1 mark)

ii. Describe how the following factors affect the volume of trade:
a. Natural resources
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(2 marks)
b. Geographical position
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(2 marks)
iii. State two aims of SADC.
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(2 marks)
f. The table below shows the areas and population of four regions. Use
it to answer the questions that follow:
Country / Area Size (Km2) Population in Population
Millions Density per Km2
Java - 85 000 000 664
Jumatra 422, 000 - 52
Singapore - 2,400 000 4138
Australia 7,500, 000 12 000 000 -
i. Complete the table above.
(4 marks)
ii. Which country has the lowest population density?
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(1 mark)
g. What would be the cause of low population density in the country
you have mentioned above?
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(2 marks)
3. a. i. Define the term “fishing”
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(2 marks)
ii. Explain how the following have endangered fish resources in
Malawi:
1. Poor methods of fishing.
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2. Water hyacinth.
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(2 marks)
iii. Name any two ways used by Malawians in the preservation of
fish.
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(2 marks)
iv. Describe how gill nets are used in catching fish.
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(4 marks)
b. The figure 4 below shows the world’s major sea routes. Use it to
answer the questions that follow:

Figure 4
i. Name the sea routes marked R, S, T.
R: _______________________________________________________

S: ________________________________________________________

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T: ________________________________________________________
(3 marks)
ii. Mention the trade routes along sea route Q where ships are
serviced and refueled.
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(2 marks)
iii. How can Malawi as a country ensure that there is sustainable
use of natural resources? Give two points.
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(2 marks)
c. i. Explain any two factors that have led to the growth of the
motor
vehicle industry in Japan.
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(2 marks)
The figure 5 below is a map of Japan. Use it to answer questions
that follow:

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Figure 5
ii. Name the marked B and D.
B: _____________________________________________________

D: _____________________________________________________
(2 marks)
iii. What is an ore?
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(1 mark)
iv. After producing the Yellow cake at Kayelekera, where it is
exported?
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(1 mark)
4. a. Figure 6 below is a world map. Use it to answer to answer
questions
that follow:

Figure 6
i. Identify the agricultural systems represented by E and D.
E: ____________________________________________

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D: ____________________________________________
(2 marks)
ii. Name any two countries that partake in the farming system
represented by F.
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(2 marks)
iii. Discuss any two socio-economic challenges that impede
agricultural productivity in the farming system labelled F.
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(4 marks)
iv. Describe any two climatic factors that type of farming in E.
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(4 marks)
b. With reference to the farming system labelled D how is technology
useful in agriculture.
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(4 marks)
c. Give any two ways how irrigation farming can be improved in
Malawi.
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(2 marks)
d. Compare placer mining method and open cast mining method.

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(2 marks)
ii) Despite having several mineral deposits in Africa many countries
have not get achieved full mining potential. Explain why there is low
mining potential in Africa. Give three reasons.
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(3 marks)
d. Describe how imports from China reach Malawi.
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(2 marks)
5. a. Figure 7 shows idealized pattern of functional zoning of towns. Use
it to answer the questions that follow:

Figure 7
i. Identify the Urban zones B and C
B: _______________________________________________________

C: _______________________________________________________
(2 marks)
ii. In which urban zone are warehouses and ghettos located?

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(1 mark)
iii. State any two characteristics of urban zone marked A.
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(2 marks)
iv. Give a reason why it would be difficult to apply the functional
zoning model above for Lilongwe City?
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(2 marks)
b. i. How important are urban centres to their Hinterlands? Give
two
points.
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(4 marks)
ii. List any two environmental challenges faced due to rapid
urbanization in Lilongwe City.
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(2 marks)
iii. Suggest any one solution to each of the challenges mentioned
in question d (ii) above.
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(4 marks)
c. State any two causes of urban decay in the cities of Malawi.
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(2 marks)
d. Using examples describe how the following factors affect population
distribution in Malawi
1. Relief
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(2 marks)
2. Social Services
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(2 marks)
e. What are some of the factors that influence the type of transport to
be used?
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(2 marks)

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