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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

GEOGRAPHY 4022/1
Paper 1 Multiple Choice

SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour 15 minutes
Additional Materials:
Multiple choice answer sheet Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)
Soft clean eraser Mathematical set

TIME 1 hour 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so by the invigilator.

Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the answer sheet in the spaces provided
unless this has already been done for you.

There are forty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers, A, B, C, and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on
the separate answer sheet.

Read very carefully the instructions on the answer sheet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Each correct answer will score one mark.

A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.

Any rough working should be done in this booklet.

This question paper consists of 14 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, Specimen paper.

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Mapwork

Questions 1 to 12 refer to the 1: 50 000 map of Gwanda, Zimbabwe.

1 In which grid square would one find a dip tank?

A 7260007686000
B 7220007678000
C 7210007678000
D 7200007683000
2 feature is found at 7105007681900.
A Building
B Dip tank
C Trigonometrical station
D Spot height

3 What is the altitude of the hut at 7231007694000?

A 940 metres
B 960 metres
C 980 metres
D 1 000 metres

4 What is the grid bearing of the Trigonometrical station on MT Cazalet in
7080007681000 from one in 710 000 76 81 000?

A 135°
B 225°
C 268°
D 272°

5 What is the grid reference for Datata dam?

A 7180007697000
B 7190007697500
Cc 7697000718000
D 7698000719000

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What is the length of the railway line from 7080007686 400 to 7102007689000?

A 3.0 km
B 3.4km
Cc 4.4 km
D 6.8 km

The most probable reason for the absence of cultivation in the area shown is

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A presence of steep slopes.
B inadequate supply of water.
C presence of dense bush.
D poor road network.
ee is the drainage pattern in the area shown.
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A Centripetal
B Dendritic
C Radial
D Trellis

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What is the general direction of flow of Silikwana river in the Matsetshe Communal

land?

A Easterly

B Westerly

C North Westerly
D North Easterly

The most extensive land use in the area shown is

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A cultivation.
B housing.
C mining.
D recreation.

What is the settlement pattern in the area shown?

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A Clustered
B Dispersed
C Linear
D Radial

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12 The most probable reason for the establishment of an irrigation scheme in

719 000 7690 000 is

A business centre.
B flat land.

C near river.

D communication.

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Physical Environment

Which weather hazard destroys buildings and property?

A Drought
B Floods
C Frost

D Hail

Which air mass brings rainfall on the North Western part of Zimbabwe?

Zaire air stream
South-east trades
North-east monsoon
Southerly air stream

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Why is mercury used in a barometer rather than water?

A High boiling point
B More dense

C Low melting point
D Less dense

A large wet bulb depression means the air is

A dry.

B frozen.

C saturated.
D stable.

Hot-wet summers and cool-dry winters describe the

Equatorial climate.

Tropical maritime.

Tropical continental climate.
Mediterranean climate.

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Which type of weathering process is most active in the region shown?

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Temp” | 26 /26 |25 |27 [27 |27 27 |26 |25 | 24 | 26] 26
Rainmm | 70 | 70 | 140 | 155 | 200 | 210| 115 | 100 | 170 | 160 | 98 | 88

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Exfoliation

Freeze — thaw action

Hydrolysis

Pressure release

Which mountain was formed as a result of faulting?

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Atlas
Cameroon
Chimanimani
Ruwenzori

What feature is likely to be formed at x?

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Fault scarp
Rift valley
Tilt block
Horst

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The volcano shown was formed from which type of material?

gentle extensive slopes

A Intermediate lava
B Acid lava

C Molten rock

D Basic lava

What would be the best soil conservation measure to be carried out in areas with steep
slopes?

A Water harvesting

B Crop rotation

C Terracing

D Applying fertilisers

Which stage A, B, C, or D represents primary consumers in a food pyramid?

The least effective management practice to protect wetlands is

A reforestation with exotics.
B legislation.

C education.

D creation of buffer zones.

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What was the main reason for the establishment of CAMPFIRE?

to earn a living

increase exploitation of wildlife
reduce rural to urban migration

give control and awareness of wildlife

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Economic Geography

The most important measure that can be taken to reduce wildlife losses due to

poaching is to

A increase security in game parks.
B educate communities.

C fence game parks.

D issue licences to hunters.

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is a troublesome animal in communities.

Zebra
Eland
Buffalo
Baboon

The most difficulty small scale gold miners face is

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poor working conditions

lack of equipment and machinery
underground flooding

lack of labour

Employment structure in four countries.

COUNTRY | % PRIMARY | % SECONDARY | % TERTIARY
A 8 21 71
B 74 15 11
C 79 6 15
D 5 38 85

Which of the countries A, B, C or D is the least economically developed?

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Which of the following project would require an Environmental Impact Assessment?

household solar installation
dam construction
homestead biogas digester
dip tank construction

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Which of the following is an advantage of leasehold tenure?

land ownership is at no cost

allocated land can be taken by a new leader
land can be used as collateral for loans
allows for maximum use of the land

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Which month had the lowest tourist arrivals?

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A April
B August
C February
D November

How best has small scale mining contributed to the economy of Zimbabwe?

A creation of employment

B paying tax

C development of infrastructure
D development of social services

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Population, Settlement and Trade

34 Which disease can spread rapidly in overcrowded conditions?

A Typhoid
B Tuberculosis
C Pellagra
D Cholera

35 Which stage A, B, C or D shows the implementation of women empowerment
policies?

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36 is an impact of rural-urban migration on the source area.

A Increased agricultural production
B More pressure on resources

C Loss of active labour

D More social services developed

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What is the percentage value of paprika exports?

A 10
B 32
Cc 52
D 90

How best can the shortage of capital faced by the National Railways of Zimbabwe be
solved?

A Privatisation

B Employment of competent staff
C Improve security

D Stiff monitoring and security

Which of the following electromagnetic spectrum has the highest amplitude?

A Gamma rays
B Visible light
C Infra red

D Micro waves

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40 Calculate the Beta Index of the network shown on the topological map.

BetaIndex = Edges or =
Nodes N

A 1.4

B 1.5

Cc 1.6

D 1.7

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