GEOGRAPHY
Level: S6
MOCK FOR THE 2024/2025 NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
QUESTION PAPER
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DURATION: 3 HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. Read and understand all instructions before answering.
2. For multiple-choice questions, choose only one correct answer and clearly circle
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the letter or number.
3. Erasing or altering answers is strictly prohibited and will lead to zero mark for the
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affected question.
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4. All answers for open-Ended questions must be written in the spaces provided
herein.
5. Use only blue or black ink pens (no pencils or colored pens)
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PART I: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (50 MARKS)
1) Fill-in-the-Blank space with correct terms. ( sandbar Swash, Longshore drift,
Spit, clam). (5 marks)
a) The flow of water up the shore after a wave break is called ……...
b) ………….. is the process by which waves carry sand and other materials
along the coast.
c) A ……….. is a landform formed by the deposition of sand at a point where
the coastline changes direction.
d) A ………… is a submerged or partially submerged ridge of sand created by
the action of waves.
e) Waves often deposit sand and other materials in areas where the water is
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2) Match numbers of the soil horizon in Column A with the letter of soil layer
description in in Column B. (4 marks)
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1.O Horizon a) Rich in organic matter
2.A Horizon b) Zone of accumulation
3.B Horizon c) Weathered parent material
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4.C Horizon d) Topsoil with minerals and humus
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3) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) Which of the following is a cause of climate change? (2 marks)
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A) Photosynthesis
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B) Deforestation
C) Tectonic uplift
D) Groundwater recharge
ii) Which is NOT a cause of climate change? (2 marks)
A) Deforestation
B) Greenhouse gases
C) Solar radiation
D) Sediment deposition
4) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) In which country is the downstream of the River Nile? (2 marks)
A) Nigeria
B) Egypt
C) Zambia
D) Sudan
ii) The River Zambezi flows downstream into which country? (2 marks)
A) Nigeria
B) Zambia
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C) Mozambique
D) Egypt
5) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) A volcanic cone formed from alternating layers of ash and lava is called:
(2 marks)
A) Caldera
B) Shield volcano
C) Composite volcano
D) Lava plateau
ii) Which of the following is a volcanic feature? (2 marks)
A) Basin
B) Crater
C) Lagoon
D) Delta
6) Fill-in-the-Blank spaces with appropriate concepts about weather and climate
of the world. ( temperate, equator,climate, Humidity ,latitude). (5 marks)
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a) The average weather conditions of a region over a long period is called the
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______________________________________.
b) The main factor that determines the distribution of climates on Earth is
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___________________________________.
c) Areas near the _____________________________ experience the least
variation in temperature throughout the year.
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d) _______________________________ is the measure of the amount of water
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vapor in the air.
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e) A region with hot summers, cold winters, and moderate rainfall has a
_______________________________________ climate.
7) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i. A typical characteristic of desert climate is: (2 marks)
A) Heavy rainfall
B) High humidity
C) Sparse vegetation
D) Frost all year
ii. Which is a characteristic of savanna vegetation? (2 marks)
A) Evergreen trees
B) Dense forest
C) Tundra shrubs
D) Scattered trees and grasses
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8) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) What is the key difference between marine and lacustrine deltas?
(2 marks)
A)Marine deltas form in oceans; lacustrine in lakes
B)Marine deltas are smaller
C)Lacustrine deltas form in deserts
D)Marine deltas have salt water only
ii) One of the conditions necessary for delta formation is: (2 marks)
A)Steep slope
B)Rapid water flow
C)River carrying large amounts of silt
D)Saline groundwater
9)Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) What is the first step when enlarging a map? (2 marks)
A) Measuring area
B) Drawing a grid
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C) Labeling features
D) Drawing symbols VE
ii) Which of these is a correct match for lake formation? (2 marks)
A) Lake Kivu – Warping
B) Lake Victoria – Rift valley
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C) Lake Muhazi – Depositional
D) Lake Burera – Lava dammed
10) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) What is glaciation? (2 marks)
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A) Earthquake process
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B) Wind erosion in deserts
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C) Action of ice on the Earth's surface
D) River formation
ii) Which is a glacial erosion feature? (2 marks)
A) Delta
B) Cirque
C) Lagoon
D) Oxbow lake
11) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) Coral reefs require which of the following to form? (2 marks)
A) Cold water
B) Shallow warm water
C) Deep salty water
D) Muddy water
ii) Which is a landform created by wave erosion? (2 marks)
A) U-shaped valley
B) Sea cliff
C) Moraines
D) Sand dunes
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12) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) Which of the following is a fold mountain? (2 marks)
A) Himalayas
B) Andes
C) Alps
D) All of the above
ii) One feature formed by folding is: (2 marks)
A) Rift valley
B) Basin
C) Syncline
D) Crater
PART II: HUMAN AND ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. (50 MARKS)
13) Choose and circle the correct answer.
Which of the following is a necessary preparation before conducting a field study
in a glaciated lowland? (2 marks)
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A) Planting crops
B) Hiring a chef VE
C) Gathering field equipment
D) Building roads
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i) One important preparation for a field study in a glaciated lowland is:(2 marks)
A) Learning a new language
B) Collecting field guides and maps
C) Studying marine life
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D) Digging boreholes
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ii) Which item is NOT a preparation for a glaciated lowland field study?
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(2 marks)
A) Arranging transport
B) Making observation sheets
C) Watching wildlife documentaries
D) Informing local authorities
15) Confirm by True to the correct statement and by False to the statement that
is not correct. (6 marks)
a) True or False: Urban settlements are typically more dispersed compared to
rural settlements due to industrial development.
b) True or False: Linear settlements are often found along rivers, roads, or
railways due to transportation or water supply.
c) True or False: A dispersed settlement pattern is most commonly found in
areas with harsh climates or difficult terrain.
d) True or False: Megacities are defined by having populations over 1 million
people.
e) True or False: Urbanization always leads to improved living conditions for
all residents in the area.
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f) True or False: Poor air quality in cities is a direct result of industrial
emissions, vehicular pollution, and the concentration of people.
16) Match the type of trade to its definition. (4 marks)
Types of trade Definitions
1) Wholesale trade d) Trade between countries globally, involving
imports and exports
2) International trade c) Trade between two countries
3) Retail trade b) Selling goods in small quantities to individual
customers
4) Bilateral trade a) Buying goods in bulk from manufacturers or
importers
17) Choose and circle the correct answer.
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i) Shifting cultivation is characterized by: (2 marks)
A) Use of tractors VE
B) Permanent fields
C) Temporary use of land
D) Use of irrigation
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ii) Which of the following is a feature of shifting cultivation? (2 marks)
A) Small land holdings
B) Commercial scale farming
C) Use of hybrid seeds
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D) Mechanized farming
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18) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) One major cause of deforestation in Rwanda is: (2 marks)
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A) Construction of dams
B) Plantation agriculture
C) Ice melting
D) Tides
ii) Which is NOT a cause of deforestation in Rwanda? (2 marks)
A) Charcoal burning
B) Road construction
C) Afforestation
D) Logging
19) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) Which of the following is a traditional method of fishing? (2 marks)
A) Use of radar
B) Use of hooks
C) Use of sonar
D) Factory trawlers
ii) The use of spears in fishing is an example of: (2 marks)
A) Modern fishing
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B) Recreational fishing
C) Traditional fishing
D) Industrial fishing
20) Choose and circle the correct answer.
i) Mining contributes to Uganda’s economy by: (2 marks)
A) Increasing rainfall
B) Causing pollution
C) Reducing trade
D) Creating employment
ii) Which of these is an economic benefit of mining in Uganda? (2 marks)
A) Water pollution
B) Soil erosion
C) Export earnings
D) Urban decay
21) Choose and circle the correct answer.
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i) A dispersed rural settlement is best described as: (2 marks)
A) Houses built around one center VE
B) A town settlement
C) Scattered individual homes
D) A linear town plan
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ii) A characteristic of nucleated settlement is: (2 marks)
A) Houses grouped around a center
B) Scattered farms
C) Along rivers
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D) On hillsides
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22) Choose and circle the correct answer.
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i) Which of the following is an advantage of solar energy? (2 marks)
A) Causes air pollution
B) Non-renewable
C) Requires fuel
D) Environmentally friendly
ii) Solar energy is advantageous because it: (2 marks)
A) Needs high maintenance
B) Is cheap to operate
C) Is limited to night use
D) Emits harmful gases
23) Evaluate any 8 consequences of high population density in a densely
populated area. (10 marks)
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