ZIMSEC O-Level Geography Paper 1 June 2023 Question Paper

ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL <br> General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

**GEOGRAPHY**<br>**PAPER 1 Multiple Choice**

4022/1 JUNE 2023 SESSION 1 hour 15 mins 1: 50000 Survey map is enclosed with this question paper. Additional materials: Multiple Choice answer sheet Soft clean eraser Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended) Mathematical set Calculator

TIME 1 hour 15 mins

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the answer sheet in the spaces provided unless this has already been done for you.

There are forty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible answers, A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate answer sheet.

Read very carefully the instructions on the answer sheet.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer. Any rough working should be done in this booklet. This question paper consists of 16 printed pages. Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, J2023.

Mapwork

Questions 1-12 refer to 1:50000 map of Kildonan, Zimbabwe

Question 1

Which feature is located at grid point 2387008078400?

A A reservoir

B A hut

C A dip tank

D A dam

Question 2

The altitude of the staff quarters in grid 2500008066000 is

A 1460 m.

B 1440 m.

C 1420 m.

D 1400 m.

Question 3

What is the length of the prospecting trench in grid reference 2460008065000?

A \(1,5 \mathrm{~km}\)

B \(1,2 \mathrm{~km}\)

C \(1,0 \mathrm{~km}\)

D \(0,9 \mathrm{~km}\)

Question 4

What is the general direction of flow of Murembwe river in grid reference 2390008068000?

A south west

B north west

C north east

D south east

Question 5

The bearing of the spot height . 1429 in grid square 2460008076000 from spot heig .1284 in grid square 2440008077000 is

A \(330^{\circ}\).

B \(230^{\circ}\).

C \(180^{\circ}\).

D \(130^{\circ}\).

Question 6

What is the dominant drainage pattern in the area shown?

A Trellis

B Rectangular

C Radial

D Centripetal

Question 7

The road from grid reference point 2500008072200, northeastwards, to 250700807 follows a

A watershed.

B hilly area.

C plateau.

D ridge.

Question 8

Which settlement pattern is dominant in grid square 2480008076000?

A Radial

B Nucleated

C Linear

D Dispersed

Question 9

The main reason for the existence of a railway line on the map is to transport

A minerals.

B beef cattle.

C forest produce.

D people.

Question 10

The main activity of settlement \(X\) is

A residential.

B fishing.

C cattle ranching.

D mining.

Question 11

What is the approximate area covered by open grassland in grid 2460008071000?

A \(0,5 \mathrm{~km}^{2}\)

B \(1 \mathrm{~km}^{2}\)

C \(2 \mathrm{~km}^{2}\)

D \(4 \mathrm{~km}^{2}\)

Question 12

Cultivation in the shaded area has been influenced by

A presence of rich soils.

B access to means of communication.

C gently sloping land.

D presence of a pool.

Physical Environment

Question 13

Which cloud is associated with convectional rainfall?

A cirrus

B altostratus

C altocumulus

D cumulonimbus

Question 14

The diagram above shows a

A stationary front.

B warm front.

C occluded front.

D cold front.

Question 15

Which climatic region experiences hot-wet summers?

A Desert

B Equatorial

C Mediterranean

D Savanna

Question 16

Calculate the mean daily temperature given that: Maximum temperature is \(28^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) Minimum temperature is \(12^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)

A \(40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)

B \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)

C \(16^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)

D \(10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)

Question 17

The outer layer of the earth is known as

A mesosphere.

B lithosphere.

C barysphere.

D atmosphere.

Question 18

What feature is shown on the diagram below?

A Exfoliation dome

B Yardang

C Rock pedestal

D Zeugen

Question 19

Victims of hazardous mass movements can be assisted by

A awareness campaigns.

B building reinforced structures.

C early warning systems.

D evacuation.

Question 20

A river that gains power to erode in the lower course experiences

A rejuvenation.

B meandering.

C river capture.

D braiding.

Question 21

Soil acidification can be reduced by

A addition of lime.

B irrigation.

C application of fertilizer.

D crop rotation.

Question 22

Which ecosystem is shown in the photograph below?

A Desert

B Equatorial

C Mediterranean

D Savanna

Question 23

Remote Sensing is

A getting information from a far distance using electromagnetic waves.

B the spectrum of all known wavelengths of light.

C electromagnetic spectrum.

D the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Economic Geography

Question 24

Indigenous forests in Zimbabwe are threatened by

A constant floods.

B uncontrolled veld fires.

C sustainable exploitation.

D environmental awareness.

Question 25

Invasion of a village by elephants and buffaloes leading to the destruction of crops is called

A animal infiltration.

B co-habitation.

C human wildlife conflict.

D wildlife management.

Question 26

What is the advantage of using green energy sources?

A increase industrial production

B save time cleaning utensils

C control human wildlife conflicts

D reduce green house gas emissions

Question 27

A person who works on contract basis in a country other than his own is called

A a refugee.

B an expatriate.