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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

~ GEOGRAPHY 6037/2
PAPER 2 : HUMAN COMPONENT

NOVEMBER 2023 SESSION 3 hours

Additional materials:
Answer paper

TIME 3 hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet.

Answer any four questions from this paper.

Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided.
If you use more than one sheet of paper, fasten the sheets together.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

You should make reference to appropriate examples, studied in the field or the classroom,
where these are relevant to a question.

You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.

This question paper consists of 4 printed pages.

Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, N2023.
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Answer any four questions.

(a) Explain the terms biodegradable and non degradable materials. 6]
(b) _ Discuss the various environmental legislations used to protect the
environment in any country you have studied. 12]
(c) Assess the effectiveness of efforts put in place to improve the quality of
water in rural areas. (7]
2 (a) Define the terms suburbanisation, counter-urbanisation and rural-urban
fringe. 6]
(b) _ Explain the factors influencing the decline of urban settlements. [12]
(c) Assess the impact of counter-urbanisation in one of the countries you
have studied. [7]
3 (a) Briefly define the terms range and threshold of a good or service. [6]
(b) With reference to examples studied, explain how various functions have
led to the development of urban settlements. [12]
(c) _ Discuss the applicability of the Central Place Theory to Zimbabwe. {7]

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Figure 4.1 below shows migration of people in Southern Africa in the early

1990s.

Malawi

=> Flow of migration
Thickness of arrow shows the
volume of migration

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Define the terms chain migration, intra-urban migration and
involuntary migration.

Explain the volume of migration shown in Fig. 4.1.

Evaluate measures that have been implemented to reduce emigration.

Distinguish between dairy farming and horticulture.

Examine factors leading to the decline of the dairy industry in
Zimbabwe in recent years.

Assess the role of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in
enhancing agricultural development in Zimbabwe.

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Describe the characteristics of Hi-Tech industries. [6]

With reference to developed countries, discuss the contribution of
Hi-Tech industries to their economies. [12]

Evaluate measures to reduce industrial over concentration. [7]

Define small scale mining and Cost Benefit Analysis with reference to

mining activities. [6]
Explain the contribution of small scale mining to the economy of
Zimbabwe. [12]
Evaluate the effectiveness of attempts made to reduce problems faced by
small scale miners in Zimbabwe. [7]
Briefly explain the terms energy conservation and energy surplus. [6]
@ Explain factors influencing the location and development of

Hydro Electric Power plants. [8]
(ii) Describe how Hydro Electric Power (H.E.P) is generated. [4]
Evaluate attempts to reduce negative environmental effects associated
with H.E.P development and production. [7]
Differentiate between visible and invisible trade. [6]
Assess the impact of COVID 19 on global trade. [12]
Analyse the contribution of cross boarder trade to the Zimbabwean
economy. [7]
Describe the indicators of economic development. [6]
With reference to African countries, explain the impact of globalisation
in relation to economic development. [12]
Evaluate attempts by African countries to reduce dependence on Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI). [7]

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