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HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

Subject: Geography Grade:8 Duration:1 Hr 30 mins Total:50End of year test Date: 27 /11 / 2020 Pages:6

Examiner: Mr Kezhara. A. Moderator: Mrs. Andreas

Pre- Moderation date: 24/ 11 / 2020 Signature of moderator:

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL questions

2. Follow the numbering system used in the question paper

3. Do not repeat or re-write the question

4. Read the question with understanding

5. You are advised to draw diagrams where possible

6. Write neatly and legibly

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Question 1: Settlement, Land use ,Transport and Trade

1.1.1 What is the meaning of the term migration?

A. conditions which attract people to an areaB. moving from one place to another on a more or less permanent basisC. the increasing number of people living in towns and cities and not in rural areasD. the height between two places

1.1.2 Land use zones are ……A. problems that people may have in their communitiesB. areas where there are factories and industriesC. areas used or set aside for a particular activity or functionD. things that are noticeable and important in nature like mountains ,villages and or

forests

1.1.3 CBD stands for ……A. City Building DepartmentB. Central Business DistrictC. Commercial Building DiariesD. Cars Beyond Danger

1.1.4 Which of the following modes of transport is the cheapest?A. VehicleB. TrainC. Cruise shipD. Bicycle

1.1.5 The following factors are pull factors of migration except…….A. Job opportunitiesB. Access to educationC. Poverty and hungerD. Safety and security

5X1 (5)

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Question 2

2. Match the term in the first column to the most appropriate phrase description or explanation in the second column. Write down the number of the question and the matching letter of your answer

Word or term Description or explanation

2.1.1 Infrastructure A Bulk freight

2.1.2 Oil and gas B Sea routes ,canals, road and railway

2.1.3 Containers C Air transport

2.1.4 Networks D Buildings ,ports, roads and railways

2.1.5 Flowers, fruits, vegetables E Pipelines

5X1 (5)

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Question 3

Match the land use Picture in Column A to the correct word in Column B

3.1.1

A shopping mall

3.1.2

B low income residential

3.1.3

C high – income residential

3.1.4

D Informal

E Industrial

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3.1.5

F Central Business District

(5x1) (5)

Question 4

4.1.1 What does CBD stand for? (1x1) =(1)

4.1.2 State any four characteristics of the CBD. (4x1)= (4)

4.1.3. What is the difference between light and heavy industries? (2x2)= (4)

4.1.4. Why are heavy industries not located in residential areas? (2x1)= (2)

4.1.5 Low, medium and high income residential areas.

Choose any TWO of the above- mentioned residential areas and discuss its location and characteristics. (2x2) =(4)

4.1.6 State any two types of land use that can take place in rural settlements (2x1) =(2)

4.1.7 Explain the difference between commercial and substance farming. (2x2) =(4)

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Question 5

5.1.1 Study the settlement below and discuss its advantages and disadvantages

(4x1) = (4)

Study the following types of transport and answer the questions below.

A B C

5.1.2 Identify the types of transport in the photographs above (3X1)= (3)

5.1.3 Which one is the cheapest type of transport. Give a reason to support your answer.

(2x1)=(2)

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Question 6

Study the graph and answer the following questions.

6.1.1 Which type of transport do commuters have to walk the furthest from home to access?

(1x1)=(1)

6.1.2 Which type of transport do they have to walk the shortest distance from home to access? (1x2)=(2)

6.1.3 Many people prefer travelling by taxi than by buses and trains. Explain with reasons, why they prefer taxis (2x1)=(2)

GRAND TOTAL : 50

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