Section A (40 Marks)

Answer all questions

1. Which element of weather is correctly matched with its unit of measurement?

A. Rainfall - oC.
B. Pressure - %.
C. Cloud cover – oktas.
D. Wind Speed – cardinal points.

2. The following are national symbols except

A. National colours.
B. National flag.
C. National anthem.
D. National passport.

3. Which one of these is not a natural feature?

A. Lake.
B. Mountain.
C. Valley.
D. Dam.

4. The following are causes of climate change expect

A. Changing seasons.
B. Global warming.
C. Volcanic eruptions.
D. The Earth’s revolution

5. Which of the following word refers to the initiation school for females?
A. Bojale.
B. Go lema.
C. Dikgafela.
D. Bogwera.

6. How many neighbours does Botswana have?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

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Study the instrument below. Use it to answer questions 7 and 8

7. What does the instrument shown above measure?

A. Wind direction
B. Wind speed
C. Air pressure
D. temperature

8. Which unit of measurement does the instrument use?

A. Miles per hour
B. Meters per hour
C. Kilometers per hour
D. Millimeters per hour

9. Which of the following statements describes a land locked country?

A. A country with no access to the sea.
B. A country surrounded by water.
C. A country without a harbor.
D. A country with a coastline.

10. Which country is not found in Southern Africa?

A. Namibia
B. Angola
C. Mozambique
D. Ghana

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Study the family tree below and use it to answer questions 11 to 13.
Tom Sharon Moyo

John Baz Michael Kim Sarah

Abby Ben Jordan

Key: married male

female

11. How many grandchildren do Tom and Sharon have?

A. One.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.

12. What is the relationship of Michael to Abby?

A. Aunt.
B. Uncle.
C. Brother.
D. Grandson.

13. How many children in the Moyo family are married?

A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Five.

14. What causes tribalism?

A. Honesty.
B. Respect.
C. Kindness.
D. Pride.

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The diagram below shows a source found in Botswana. Use it to answer question
15.

15. What name is given to the water source shown above?

A. Spring
B. Well
C. Borehole
D. Pan

16. The bull head in the coat of arms represents…

A. Cattle post.
B. Agriculture.
C. Industry
D. Water

17. One of the factors leading to the growth of settlements from villages to towns is
A. Unreliable rainfall.
B. Creation of businesses.
C. It is expensive to provide for two families.
D. To earn a living from farming activities.

18. Natural resources should be conserved because they provide us with

A. Money.
B. Poverty.
C. Hunger.
D. Unemployment.

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 19. What is intermarriage?
A. When a husband or wife is unfaithful.
B. The practice of marrying one woman.
C. Marrying someone from a different religion, culture or race.
D. Having many partners and unsafe sex.

20. Why is family important?

A. It teaches us to be irresponsible.
B. It gives us our identity.
C. It abuses emotionally.
D. It threatens our lives.

21. Which problem is not correctly matched with its solution?

PROBLEM SOLUTION
A. Poor soils Add manure or fertilizers to the soil
B. Disease and pests Using chemicals to control them
C. Unreliable rainfall and draught Collecting rain water in tanks and dams
D. Lack of money Irrigation

22. How can we help our relatives who have HIV/ AIDS?
A. Neglecting them.
B. Abusing them.
C. Feeling sorry for them.
D. Supporting them.

23. Which of the following is a negative effects of Mfecane on Botswana?

A. Botswana became poor
B. Batswana groups became strong
C. Batswana became rich
D. Batswana began buying more guns

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Study the picture below and use it to answer question

24. What is likely to happen to an area if the activity shown above continues?
A. desertification
B. afforestation
C. reforestation
D. growth

25. The following are ways of getting citizenship except

A. Descent
B. Registration
C. Birth
D. Force

26. Which of the following promotes peace?

A. Not following the country’s laws.
B. Favouring other citizens.
C. Solving disputes peacefully.
D. Discriminating one another.

27. Which of the following is a negative effect of rainfall on the environment?

A. Flooding of a farm-land
B. Evaporation of surface water
C. Spreading of aquatic animals
D. Reduction of natural vegetation

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Use the map below to answer question 28 and 29.

28. In which district is Serowe found?

A. Kweneng
B. Kgalagadi
C. Kgatleng
D. Central

29. Which is the administrative centre for Kweneng Ditsrict?

A. Tutume
B. Mahalapye
C. Molepolole
D. Tsabong

30. What is climate?

A. Average weather conditions of a place over a long time.
B. Average weather conditions of a place over a short time.
C. Average weather conditions of a place over a year.
D. Average weather conditions of a place over a day.

31. What does tolerance mean?

A. Forcing people to like us
B. Accepting people who are different from us
C. Fighting for peace
D. Accepting only our friends

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 32. Which one shows the correct amount of rainfall in deserts and semi-deserts per
year respectively?

Desert Semi desert

A. Less than 200 mm Less than 250 mm.
B. Less than 250 mm More than 200 mm.
C. Less than 200 mm Between 200 mm and 400 mm.
D. Less than 250 mm Between 250 mm and 500 mm.

33. Which of the following is a modern form of cooperation?

A. Mafisa.
B. Molaletsa.
C. Motshelo.
D. Majako.

34. What is conservation?

A. Not using natural resources at all.
B. Keeping and protecting wild animals in game reserves.
C. Caring for, and using natural resources carefully.
D. Using only renewable natural resources.

35. What is the name of the 0° line of longitude?

A. Equator.
B. Prime Meridian.
C. Tropic of cancer.
D. Tropic of Capricorn.

36. Which of the following foods is common among all the tribes in Botswana?
A. Kwengwe
B. Sorghum
C. Phane
D. Tswii

37. Which of the following physical zones in Botswana is correctly matched with its
main use?

Environmental Zone Use

A. Kgalagadi Basin Lumbering
B. The Ghanzi Ridge Mining
C. Eastern Hills Fishing
D. Limpopo Valley Farming

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 38. Which of the following institutions is primarily used for preserving and educating
people about their past?
A. The museum
B. The cinema
C. The church
D. The school

39. Who is the head of the traditional ward?

A. Elders
B. Kgosana
C. Morafe
D. Chief

40. What is the main use of Tsodilo Hills?

A. Place of worship
B. Hiding place during war
C. Attract tourists
D. Fishing

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 Section B (20 Marks)
Answer all questions

41. Name one mining town found in Botswana

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42. Explain one traditional role of a chief.

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Study the picture below and use it to answer question 43 (a) and (b)

43. (a) Name the natural activity shown in the picture above.

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(b) Explain how the natural activity affects climate.

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Study the picture below and use it to answer question 44 (a) and (b)

44. (a)Which type of family is shown in the picture?

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(b) State one advantage of the type of family shown in the picture

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45. Explain two results of Mfecane in Botswana.

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46. List two national Symbols of Botswana.

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 47. Define the following terms

(a) Patriotism______________________________________________________
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(b) Peace ________________________________________________________
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Study the picture below and use it to answer questions 48 (a) and (b)

48. (a) Which level of farming is shown in the picture above?

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(b) State one problem faced by farmers Botswana

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49. Name any two international organizations that help in the conservation of natural
resources.

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Study the diagram below and use it to answer question 50 (a) and (b)

50. (a) Name the type of transport shown in the picture above.

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(b) Suggest one disadvantage of using the type of transport in the picture.

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51. Which document does one need when travelling to another country?

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