Geography Questions and Answers - Form 1 Mid Term 1 Exams 2022

Questions

1. Define the term Geography. (2mks)
2. Name two main branches of geography. (2mks)
3. Explain the relationship between Geography and mathematics. (2mks)
4. State any four importance of studying geography. (4mks)
5. What is the solar system? (2mks)
6. List two theories that explain the origin of the solar system. (2mks)
7. State four proofs that indicate that the earth is spherical. (4mks)
8. Identify the three forces that are responsible for the shape of the earth. (3mks)
9. Differentiate between rotation and revolution of the earth. (2mks)
10. When the time at Kabale (300E) is noon, what is the local time at Wajir (400E). (3mks)
11. The diagram below shows the internal structures of the earth. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
    
    
    1. Name the main layers M and N (2mks)
    2. Identify the discontinuities X and Y(2mks)

Marking Scheme

1. Define the term Geography. (2mks)
   • It is the study of the earth as a home of man.
   • Study of interrelationship on natural and human phenomena on the earth’s surface.
     
2. Name two main branches of geography. (2mks)
   • Physical geography
   • Human and economics geography
     
     
3. Explain the relationship between Geography and mathematics. (2mks
   • mathematical techniques are used in drawing graphs and pie charts and mathematical formulae are used in geography to calculate distances, areas, population density, population densities, etc.
     
     
4. State any four importance of studying geography. (4mks)
   • Geography is a career subject
   • It helps learners to develop the skills of observing, reading, analyzing and interpretation of maps, photographs, charts, diagrams and statistical data.
   • It enables the learner to understand and appreciate different environmental influences at work on different societies.
   • Geography encourages international awareness, interaction and co-operation.
   • In learning geography, one is able to acquire basic skills and knowledge which contribute to local, regional and national development.
   • Geography creates awareness in the people on the significance of management and conservation of the environment.
   • Through fieldwork, geography teaches one how to manage time.
     
     
5. What is the solar system? (2mks)
   • It is a composition of the sun, planets and other heavenly bodies.
     
     
6. List two theories that explain the origin of the solar system. (2mks)
   • Passing star theory
   • Nebula cloud theory
     
     
7. State four proofs that indicate that the earth is spherical. (4mks)
   • Circumnavigation
   • The earth’s horizon is circular
   • During the eclipse of the moon, a spherical shadow of the earth is cast on the moon.
   • Photographs taken by satellites at great distance away from the earth shows that the earth is spherical.
   • When a ship is approaching a port, you first see the smoke then mast and finally the whole ship
   • Since all the other planets are spherical, the being a planet, is also concluded to be spherical.
     
     
8.  Identify the three forces that are responsible for the shape of the earth. (3mks)
   • Force of gravity
   • Centripetal force
   • Centrifugal force
     
     
9. Differentiate between rotation and revolution of the earth. (2mks)
   • Rotation of the earth is the movement of the earth on its own axis while revolution is the movement of the earth around the sun on its own orbit.
     
     
10. When the time at Kabale (300E) is noon, what is the local time at Wajir (400E). (3mks)
    • Difference in degrees
      40⁰-30⁰=10⁰
    • If 10→4min
      100→?
      10×4
      1
      =40mins
    • Wajir is to the East of Kabale, so it is ahead in time
      12.00+40
      =12.40 p.m
      
      
11. The diagram below shows the internal structures of the earth. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
    
    1. Name the main layers M and N. (2mks)
       • M -inner core
       • N- upper mantle
    2.  Identify the discontinuities X and Y. (2mks)
       • X -mohovicic 
       • Y-gutenberg