Geography Questions and Answers - Form 1 Mid Term 2 2022

QUESTIONS

1.      
   1. Give the TWO Greek words from which the word Geography is derived (2mks)
   2. State Two Types of environment (2mks)
   3. Name Two areas studied in  practical Geography  (2mks)
2.    
   1. Define a natural Satellite (1mk)
   2. Give two examples of large natural satellites in the solar system. (2mks)
3.      
   1. Give the dates of the solstices. (2mks)
   2. At what angle is the earth’s axis tilted to its orbital plane. (1mk)
4.    
   1. Give three weather descriptions. (3mks)
   2. Give the reasons for the difference in temperature between land and the sea. (2mks)
   3. Give the importance of moisture in the atmosphere (2mks)
5.      
   1. Name the three isothermal layers in the earth’s atmosphere. (3mks)
   2. Give two significance of weather forecasting (2mks)
6.    
   1. Define statistics. (2mks)
   2. State two characteristics of statistical data. (2mks)
   3. List two factors to be considered when preparing a questionnaire (2mks) 

MARKING SCHEME

1.      
   1. Geo
      Graphein
   2. Physical environment
      Human Environment
   3. Name Two areas studied in  practical Geography  (2mks)
      Mapwork
      Photograph work
      Field study/Field work
      Statistics
2.    
   1. A natural body going round a planet
   2. The moon (Earth)
      The four Galilean satellites (Jupiter)
      Titan (Saturn)
      Triton (Neptune) 
3.      
   1. 21st June
      22nd December
   2. 66½º
4.      
   1. Sunny windy Hot  Cold/chilly Cloudy      Humid Rainy
   2.    
      • The specific heat of water is greater than that of the land
      • The water surface reflects the sun’s rays
      • The sun’s rays penetrates into the water so the water retains more heat
   3.      
      • Determines the amount of precipitation
      • It absorbs radiation and regulates the heat from the earth
      • Determines the amount of energy stored in the atmosphere for the development of storms.
5.    
   1.    
      • Tropopause
      • Stratopause
      • Mesopause
   2.    
      • Helps farmers to plan their farming calendar
      • Helps people to choose suitable clothing
      • Helps people plan their activities e.g Travel
      • Can be used to plan sporting activities
      • Helps in determining design of shelter
6.      
   1. Numerical facts and figures collected and arranged in a systematic way.
   2.    
      • Discrete data ie gives value in whole numbers
      • Continuous data ie take numbers with fractions or decimals
      • Individual data ie gives the exact value for each item in a simple range
      • Grouped data ie gives ranges
   3.    
      • Simplicity and clarity
      • Relevance of questions
      • Number of questions
      • Objectivity of questions
      • Logical order of questions.