GEOGRAPHY FORM THREE TERMINAL EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY FORM THREE TERMINAL EXAMINATION

Time Allowed: 3 Hours

📝 Instructions:

1. This exam has three sections: A, B, and C.

2. Answer ALL questions in Sections A and B.

3. In Section C, answer any TWO questions.

4. Write your answers clearly and neatly.

5. Manage your time well—don’t spend too long on one section!

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SECTION A (20 Marks)

(Answer ALL questions in this section.)

1. Multiple Choice Questions (10 Marks)

Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each question.

i. Which layer of the Earth is the outermost?

• A. Mantle

• B. Crust

• C. Core

• D. Asthenosphere

ii. What force causes rift valleys to form?

• A. Compressional force

• B. Tensional force

• C. Shearing force

• D. Folding force

iii. The breaking down of rocks at the Earth’s surface is called:

• A. Erosion

• B. Weathering

• C. Mass wasting

• D. Deposition

iv. Which landform is created by river deposition?

• A. V-shaped valley

• B. Waterfall

• C. Delta

• D. Meander

v. Where is wind action most effective?

• A. Tropical rainforest

• B. Desert

• C. Coastal region

• D. Mountainous area

vi. Which of these is part of soil composition?

• A. Organic matter

• B. Minerals

• C. Air

• D. All of the above

vii. What is the main tool used in chain surveying?

• A. Compass

• B. Theodolite

• C. Chain or tape

• D. GPS

viii. Lines on a map that show equal elevation are called:

• A. Latitudes

• B. Longitudes

• C. Contours

• D. Grids

ix. What type of photograph is taken from the air?

• A. Ground photograph

• B. Aerial photograph

• C. Satellite image

• D. Panoramic photograph

x. How can statistical data be presented?

• A. Graphs

• B. Tables

• C. Charts

• D. All of the above

2. Matching Items (10 Marks)

Match each term in List A with the correct description in List B.

List A

1. Rock cycle

2. Vulcanicity

3. Mass wasting

4. Groundwater

5. Soil profile

6. Map

List B
A. The process of rocks forming, breaking down, and reforming.
B. When molten rock and gases escape from inside the Earth.
C. Soil and rocks moving downhill due to gravity.
D. Water stored underground.
E. A cross-section showing different soil layers.
F. A drawing that represents an area.
G. Wind wearing away land (not used).

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SECTION B (42 Marks)

(Answer ALL questions in this section.)

3. Describe the layers of the Earth’s interior. (6 Marks)
4. Explain the different types of weathering. (6 Marks)
5. How does running water shape the land? (6 Marks)
6. What landforms are created by wind erosion? (6 Marks)
7. What factors influence soil formation? (6 Marks)
8. Why is surveying important? (6 Marks)
9. How is relief shown on topographical maps? (6 Marks)

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SECTION C (18 Marks)

(Answer any TWO questions.)

10. Discuss the causes and effects of earthquakes. (9 Marks)
11. Describe landforms formed by glacial deposition. (9 Marks)
12. How are photographs useful in geography? (9 Marks)