PASCHAL ENDESH ONLINE ACADEMY GEOGRAPHY 2 OPENING SCHOOL JOINT EXAM (With Marking Scheme)

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PASCHAL ENDESH ONLINE ACADEMY

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GEOGRAPHY 2
OPENING SCHOOL JOINT EXAM

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

TIME: 3:00 HRS
2025

Instructions:

1. This paper consists of seven (7) questions.
2. Answer five (5) questions only. Question number one (1) is compulsory.
3. Each question carries twenty (20) marks.
4. Write your names on every pages of your answer booklet(s).

QUESTIONS

1.

According to 2022 Tanzania census report there was uneven composition of population as there were
29,137,638 males and 30,713,709 females in Tanzania mainland. Whereas the number of Young
Population (0–14 years) was 25,628,380; Working Age Population (15-64 years) was 5,295,019 and
Population Aged 65+ years was 3,406,465 in Tanzania mainland. As the demography officer
elaborate three reasons for the low number of males compared to females and with five points show
how the study of such population composition is significant to the country.

2.

Implementation of Tanzania implicit and explicit population policy of 1992 emerged with different
outcomes. Whereas some demographics are still in debate that it has accomplished its goals as were
originally set while others argue that has reached nowhere it was to be. Explain how you could
validate the debate by considering both sides with eight points.

3.

Despite its capacity to enhance the economic growth of nations, a significant number of East African
nations do not effectively harness the potential of range lands. Outline six key aspects highlighting
the potential benefits of range lands.

4.

Emmador who is hazardous officer in National Environmental Management and Assessment
(NEMA) office telling her grandmother a story of an environmental conflict he solved, between Itaka
villagers and against H.E.P project set by TANESCO in their village. Explain six points used by
Emmador to convince her grandmother that villagers were right to demand their village to be left
virgin and intact rather than constructing such a potential project.

5.

The president of the United Republic of Tanzania Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan announced on TBC1
Television that the Tanzania Royal Tour was launched in USA for the first time in April 2022. Being a
form six student who was watching the Television, briefly explain six honeypots that are highly
advertised by the royal tour so as to convince tourists to visit Tanzania.

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6.

Tanzanite is an Ultra-rare gemstone found only in small northern region Manyara in Simanjiro
District in East Africa. This confirms that Tanzania is rich of valuable minerals. Discuss the
contributions of mining industry to the economy of Tanzania by giving eight (8) points.

7.

Forests have significant contribution to social, economic and ecological development. They provide
varieties of products for human use such as timber, poles, wood, logs and honey. However, its
harnessing in tropical regions is barred by several setbacks. With the aid of examples substantiate the
statement by giving six points.

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Geography 2 Exam Answers

Question 1

Three reasons for fewer males than females:

1. Higher male mortality rates due to riskier occupations
2. Gender differences in health-seeking behavior
3. Historical male out-migration for work

Significance of population composition study:

1. Helps in planning social services (schools, hospitals)
2. Guides labor market and employment policies
3. Important for gender-sensitive development programs
4. Essential for pension and social security planning
5. Useful for predicting future population trends

Question 2

Arguments supporting policy success:

1. Reduced fertility rates over time
2. Improved maternal health indicators
3. Increased contraceptive prevalence
4. Better population data collection systems

Arguments against policy success:

1. Still high population growth rate
2. Urban-rural disparities in family planning
3. Youth unemployment challenges
4. Pressure on social services remains

Question 3

Benefits of rangelands:

1. Livestock production for meat and dairy
2. Biodiversity conservation
3. Carbon sequestration potential
4. Source of medicinal plants
5. Tourism and recreation opportunities
6. Water catchment areas

Question 4

Arguments for preserving the village:

1. Ecological importance of the area
2. Cultural heritage preservation
3. Alternative energy solutions available
4. Displacement of local communities
5. Long-term environmental costs
6. Violation of land rights

Question 5

Tanzania Royal Tour honeypots:

1. Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa's highest peak
2. Serengeti National Park and wildebeest migration
3. Zanzibar's pristine beaches
4. Ngorongoro Crater wildlife
5. Selous Game Reserve (now Nyerere National Park)
6. Cultural tourism (Maasai, Hadzabe tribes)

Question 6

Contributions of mining to Tanzania's economy:

1. Foreign exchange earnings
2. Government revenue through taxes
3. Employment creation
4. Infrastructure development
5. Technology transfer
6. Downstream industries
7. Contribution to GDP
8. Skills development

Question 7

Setbacks to forest harnessing in tropical regions:

1. Illegal logging activities
2. Weak enforcement of forest laws
3. Conflicting land uses
4. Climate change impacts
5. Limited value addition to forest products
6. Inadequate community participation