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Geog 2 Kamssa 2022

The document is a geography exam paper from the KAMSSA Joint Mock Examinations for July/August 2022, focusing on World Problems and Development. It consists of two sections: Section A is compulsory and includes questions on population density and statistical methods, while Section B offers a choice of questions on various geographical topics. Candidates are instructed to answer four questions in total, including the compulsory one from Section A.

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Geog 2 Kamssa 2022

The document is a geography exam paper from the KAMSSA Joint Mock Examinations for July/August 2022, focusing on World Problems and Development. It consists of two sections: Section A is compulsory and includes questions on population density and statistical methods, while Section B offers a choice of questions on various geographical topics. Candidates are instructed to answer four questions in total, including the compulsory one from Section A.

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P250/2

GEOGRAPHY
(World Problems and Development)
Paper 2
July/Aug 2022
3 hours

KAMSSA JOINT MOCK EXAMINATIONS

GEOGRAPHY
(World Problems and Development)
Paper 2

3 hours.

Instructions to candidates:
• Answer four questions.
• SECTION A is COMPULSORY.
• Answer three questions from SECTION B.
• Credit will be given for use of relevant sketch maps, diagrams
and specific example

© 2022 Kampala Integrated Secondary Schools’ Examinations Bureau Turn over


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SECTION A
1. Study the table provided below showing land area and population size for selected African
countries and answer the questions that follow.
Country Land area (‘000s km2) Population size(‘000s)
Algeria 2,382 30,800
Central African Republic 623 3,800
Chad 1,259 7,900
Djibouti 23 600
Egypt 995 65,200
Ethiopia 1,000 65,800
Libya 1,760 5,400
Morocco 446 29,200
Niger 1,267 11,200
Somalia 627 9,100
Sudan 2,376 31,700
Tunisia 155 9,700
[Adopted: 2003 African development indicators: World Bank, Washington DC P5]
(a) Calculate the population density for each of the selected countries shown in the table
(6marks)
(b) Using the base map provided, draw a choropleth (density) map to represent the information
obtained. In (a) above. (9marks)
(c) Outline the merits and demerits of using the statistical method used in (b) above.
(5marks)
(d) Explain the causes of the variations in the population density of the region shown on the
base map. (5marks)
SECTION B
Answer three questions from this Section.

2. To what extent have physical factors favoured the development of Estate farming in
either Liberia or the Republic of South Africa? (25marks)

3. a) Distinguish between Boreal forests and tropical rain forests. (10marks)


b) Describe the factors which have favoured the development of the forestry sector in
either British Columbia or Gabon. (15marks)
4. (a) Distinguish between;
(i) Site and situation of a town
(ii) Conurbation and hinterland
(iii) Immigration and out migration. (12 marks)
(b) Account for the growth and development of either Lagos port or Rotterdam.
(13 marks)
5. Account for the development of the fishing sector in any one country in either North West
Atlantic or South East Pacific fishing ground. (25marks)

6. Assess the contribution of either the Rhine waterway or the St. Lawrence sea way to the
economy of the countries where they are found. (25marks)

7. With reference to either Egypt or California, explain the basis for the development of the
tourism industry. (25 marks)

8. “The famine crisis among countries in the Horn of Africa is initiated”. Discuss.
(25 marks)

END

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