Topographical map advance questions pratical geography
TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP INTERPRETATION
1.Carefully study the map extract of MADUKANI series Y.742 and answer the following questions
(a) A bus driver was traveling along Arusha-Babati road covering a distance of 10 cm on the map in 30 minutes from grid reference 135710 to grid reference 155756. If the speed of the bus was 50 km/h.
(b) Calculate the distance covered in km.
(c) Find its statement scale.
(d) Draw a linear scale using the above statement scale.
(e) What is the total area covered by the estate in square km?
(f) Explain the main factors which have influenced the drainage system of the area.
2.Carefully study the map extract of KONDOA (sheet 104/4) provided then answer the following question.
(a) Calculate the approximate area in square kilometers of the contoured map if its scale is changed to 1:100,000
(b) An amateur survey recorded 87° as his forward bearing from Goi Hill to Sangasanga Hill and 263° as backward bearing.
(c) Correct the discrepancy of these readings.
(d) State the importance of backward bearings.
(e) Determine the average gradient of River Kwamukame from grid reference 234626 to grid reference 196596.
(f) From the map, outline the merits of using contours as a technique of representing relief on the topographical maps.
(g) Describe the drainage of the mapped area.
(h) With evidences from the map suggest possible economic activities carried out in the area.
3.Carefully study the map extract of KENYA-NYAKWERE provided and then answer the following questions that follow; -
(a) The compass bearings taken from a fishing boat to Samgoro Hill and Pump House Gr 045647 were 1450 and 1220 respectively
(i) By using grid reference write the position of the fishing boat
(ii) Find the true bearing of the Samgoro Hill from Pump House.
(b) A racing cyclist covers a distance of 45 kilometres between town and town B in 30 minutes. If the distance measures 3 cm on the map; -
(i) Calculate the speed of the cyclist
(ii) For how long will cyclist cover 120 km from A to C?
(iii) Draw a graphic scale to read 120 km
(c) Describe the relief of the mapped area
(d) Calculate the gradient between Fotobiro Hill and the point at grid reference 040640.
(e) Describe any two (2) demerits of hill shading as the method of representing relief on the map.
4.Study carefully the map extracts of SONGEA sheet 299/1 and then answer the questions that follow; -
(a) Measure the distance of the road from Songea town Gr 902184 TO Matogoro School Gr 927185. Give answer in km
(b) Calculate the forward and back bearing of Songea town at Gr 893187 from Gr 829169.
(c) With specific evidences on the map, suggest; -
(i) The rock type of the area.
(ii) The landscape patterns that predominate in the area.
(d) Describe the methods used to portray the relief features on the map.
(e) Use the precise evidence to explain the economic activities which are undertaken in the area shown on the map.
5.Study carefully the map extract of MWANZA, sheet number 33/2 and answer the following questions:
(a) Find the trend of the major road from Mwanza city to Musoma.
(b) Measure the length of the major road from grid reference 886220 to grid reference 975192; give your answer in km.
(c) Describe the major landforms depicted on the map. Use specific examples from the area.
(d) With precise pieces of evidence propose the climate of the area shown.
(e) What are the economic activities carried out on the mapped area?
6.Study carefully the map extract of MUSOMA, sheet 12/2 provided, and then answers the questions that follow.
(a) Calculate the forward and backward bearing of Ryamugasire Island grid 230340 from Buhare Home Economic Training Centre grid 868324.
b) Outlining steps, redraw the map provided using the map scale as1: 100,000 and show the following features.
(i) Musoma - Butiama road
(ii) Musoma - Mugango road
(iii) Latetorla and Ryamugasire Island
(iv) Chanyakulinga and Nyabekwabi Hills
(v) Airfield
(c) Examine the two maps and comment on the impact the change of map scale has on the map area and its contents.
(i) Land use
(ii) Settlement
Communication
(e) Suggest the possible economic and social activities that might have contributed to the location and growth of Musoma Township.
7.Carefully study map extract of MPANDA sheet 153/3 and answer the following questions; -
(a) Give an account on the population distribution on the area
(b) Explain factors that have influenced the distribution of vegetation the mapped area.
(c) Find the actual distance of railway line grid reference 860975 to grid reference 930039 in kilometers.
(d) Describe the environmental and social impacts that are likely to hit the mapped area being as the asylum area.
(e) With reference to the relief and the settlement pattern of the area, account for the type, layouts and quality of overland transportation.
8. Study carefully the map extract of WEST HAI, (sheet 56/1) provided, and then answer the questions that follow.
(a) Explain the relationship between relief and drainage of West Hai.
(b) Which processes are likely to have influenced the landscape of the area?
(c) Comment on the possible climate of the area.
(d) Calculate the area in km square of the estates in the south-west of the mapped area.
(e) Comment of the transportation system of the area shown on the map,
(f) Why are contours considered to be the most useful way of the showing relief?
(g) Explain the demerits of the using hachure to represent relief on the map
9.Study carefully the map extract of TANGA, sheet 130/1 provided and then answer the following questions.
(a) Calculate the distance of the railway line (in km) from grid reference044360 to grind reference 090386.
(b) Determine the trend alignment of part of the coastline from Ras-Kazone grid reference 137417 to grid reference 148360.
(c) With evidence from the map, explain the relationship between relief and drainage.
(d) Draw an annotated cross profile from grid reference 030375 to grid reference 053443.
(e) What types of landforms are depicted on the map?
(f) With evidence from the map, suggest possible economic activities that are taking place in the area.
(g) Explain clearly the factors that affect the content of topographical map
(10) Study carefully the map extract of MPWAPWA, (sheet 163/4) then answers the questions that follow.
(a) Calculate the area covered by forests in km2
(b) Calculate the gradient from the Bridge from the grid reference 109898 to Chamsimba Hill grid reference 180955.
(c) By using sketch map describe the nature of relief and drainage of the mapped area.
(d) What factors have influenced the distribution of vegetation in the mapped area.
(e) With evidence, comment on the economic activities of the map
(f) Examine the climatic conditions of the area.
(g) Assess the nature of transport system of the area shown on the map
11. Carefully Study the map extract of UKIRIGURU (sheet 34/1) answer the following questions.
(a) Draw a map of a district found at the western part of the map by using the scale of 1:100,000 and on it show the following;
(i) Boundary of the district
(ii) Mwanza - Shinyanga road.
(iii) Usagara - Fela Station road
(iv) Railway line
(v) Ngeleka Hill, Jijawenda Hill and Kagera Hill
(vi) Outcrop rock around Jijawenda Hill
(vii) Bridges along Fela station - Mwanza road.
(b) Describe the relief of the mapped area and show how it has influenced drainage of the area and settlement pattern.
(c) By using concrete evidence from the map, suggest the type of the climate of the area.
(d) Find the backward bearing of Sangila Hill (grid reference 145022) from Ukiguru dispensary (grid reference 029007).
12. Carefully study the map extract of MASWA, sheet 49/2 provided and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Find the distance of the road in kilometer from grid reference 962486 to grid reference 867624.
(b) Describe the geomorphic processes which might have moulded the landforms in the area.
(c) What are the methods which have been used to represent relief in the map?
(d) With evidence suggest three (3) economic activities carried out in the area.
(e) Explain the site and functions of Maswa town.
12. Study carefully the map extract of UYOLE, sheet 245/3 then answers the questions that follow.
(a) What is the length of the road from grid reference 680070 to grid reference 596164?
(b) Measure the area size of Poroto Ridge Forest Reserve in square km.
(c) With vivid evidence from the map, suggest the main economic activities of the area.
(d) Describe the settlement pattern found in the area.
(e) The features found in the following grid readings:
(i) 579145
(ii) 674063
(iii) 553123
(iv) 690110
(f) With evidences analyze the geological structure of the area.
13. Carefully study the map extract of LEMBENI, sheet 73/3 and then answers the following questions.
(a) By using RF scale given, calculate the distance of the loose surface road in kilometers from Gr. 564854 to Gr. 464760.
(b) From the map show the merits and demerits of using cartographic symbols and signs.
(c) With vivid evidence from the map elaborate the geological pattern found in the area.
(d) Describe the geomorphic processes which might have moulded the landforms in the area.
(e) With concrete evidence from the map, suggest the climate of the area
14. Study carefully the map extract of MPANDA sheet 153/3 and then answer the following questions.
(a) Measure the length of the railway line in kilometers from grid reference 845977 to 909822.
(b) Describe the nature of settlement pattern found in the area.
(c) Briefly explain the three (3) economic activities taking place in the area,
(d) Analyze the nature and distribution of vegetation in the area.
(e) With two (2) evidences from the map, identify the type of climate and climatic conditions found in the area,
(f) Identify a method which has been applied to show relief of the area and give three (3) advantages of using such a method.
15. Study carefully the map extract of (LEMBENI, sheet 73/3) and then answer the following questions.
(a) Calculate the area covered by seasonal swamps in km2?
(b) Identify the grid reference of the location of the following features:
(i) Kiverenge School
(ii) Lokira Hill.
(c) Calculate the distance covered by the loose surface road in kilometers from grid references 509848 to 480816.
(d) By citing examples from the map, identify the type of vegetation of the area and explain the factors for its distribution.
(e) Describe five (5) usefulness of topographical map to a geographer.
16. Carefully study the map extracts of DODOMA WEST (sheet 162/1) provided and then answer the following questions.
(a) Explain how the drainage pattern of the area is related to relief.
(b) Calculate the area size occupied by Singe swamp (give your answer in km2).
(c) What features are found at the following grid references?
(i) 960200?
(ii) 011139?
(c) What social and economic activities are found in the area demarcated by the following Gr. 016178, Gr. 044178, Gr. 016150 and Gr. 044150?
(d) Draw a cross section from the Mahenge Peak to the Western peak of Wibete Hills.
18. NECTA-1980. Study the map extract part of TANZANIA - MINGOYO, (Series Y 742 sheet 295 /1 Edition 1-TSD 1967).
(a) Find the area in square kilometers of the plantations to the immediate south west of Mingoyo.
(b) Construct a neat annotated cross section from grid reference 630770 to 740770.
(c) Describe the drainage system shown in the area.
(d) Discuss the economic activities of the mapped area
(e) Explain how the communication might be developed to meet future needs.
(f) Explain how the sites of some towns and villages in the area south of 100 05’ South are related to relief and water supply.
20. (NECTA-1985). Study the map extract of ARUSHA, part of Tanzania provided (sheet No. 55/3) and then answers the following questions.
(a) Define the term true bearing, magnetic bearing and Grid bearing.
(b) With reference to the map extract provided determine the magnetic variation and explain why it is necessary to state its date.
(c) Comment on the drainage and vegetation in the area
(d) Relate settlement distribution and communication line to relief and drainage
(e) Briefly state with evidence from the map the main economic activities carried out in the area.
(f) Describe and account for the climate of the area.
21. (NECTA -1992) Study the map extract part of TANZANIA ARUSHA (sheet 55/3) provided and answer the following questions.
(a) Determine the length of the railway line running from Arusha municipality toward Tengeru. Give your answer in kilometers.
(b) (i) Give the bearing of the Masonic lodge from Kibwesi peak
(ii) Tanzania packers factory from Kiutu peak. In each case give the backward bearing. State the rule that enables you to check the correctness of your bearing.
(c) The airfield and the top of the hill at Ilboru are 6.6 kms a part, calculate the bearing between them.
(d) Calculate the area covered by forest.
(e) Suggest the main economic activities carried out in the area.
22. (NECTA -1987). Use the map extract series Y 742 Sheet 55/3 of ARUSHA (reproduced from the same series) and answer the following questions.
(a) Calculate the area in square kilometers of the Meru forest reserve.
(b) Describe the drainage pattern and suggest the type of geology of the area.
(c) Giving evidence from the map, suggest the climate of the area.
(d) Draw a cross section from Grid reference 360280 to 460330 and show: -
(e) Areas with plantation agriculture.
(f) Show three major rivers.
(g) Calculate the vertical exaggeration.
23. (NECTA 1993). Study the map extract part of Tanzania DODOMA WEST (Sheet 162/1) provided and answer the following questions.
(a) Explain how the drainage pattern of the area related to relief.
(b) Calculate the area occupied by Singe swamp (Give your answer in Km2)
(c) What feature are found at grid references (i) 960200? (ii) 011139?
(d) What social and economic activities are found in the area demarcated by the following grid references 016178,044178, 016150 and 044150
(e) Draw a cross section from the Mahenge Peak to the Western peak of Wibete hills.
24. (NECTA 1993) Study the map extract of DODOMA WEST part of Tanzania (Sheet 162/1) provided and answer the following questions.
(a) With evidence from the map suggest the types or rocks of the area.
(b) Suggest the possible climate of the area
(c) Name the methods which have been used to show relief on the map extract.
(d) Describe the settlement patterns of the area.
(e) Draw a topographical profile of river Mohansa from Gr 000110 to Gr 938154.
25. (NECTA - 1994) Study the map extract of RUSINGA ISLAND provided and answers the following questions.
(a) Describe the drainage system of the area.
(b) Find the area occupied by the water body by grid square method
(c) Suggest the geomorphologic processes that have moulded the landforms of the area
(d) Calculate the bearing of Lugongo hill from Kiamera hill
(e) The compass bearing of Lugongo and Kiamera hills were 1300 and 1490 respectively. These bearings were taken from Steamier on the Lake.
(i) Give the grid reference of the Steamier on the Lake
(ii) Measure the distance in kilometres from the position of the Steamier to Kaswangwa Pt.
26. NECTA-1995).
(a) (i) Differentiate between magnetic north, True north and grid north.
(ii) By comparing a 1:25,000 and 1: 50,000 map scales, show the usefulness of scale in map reading and interpretation.
(b) Study the map extract of part of Tanzania - KILWA KIVINJE (sheet 256/2) and answer the following questions.
(i) Calculate the area covered by cashew nuts plantations.
(ii) Comment on the drainage pattern of the area
(iii) With evidence from the map, show how vegetation related to climate
(iv) Calculate the length of all-weather road from between Grid reference 292497 and 287570
(v) Account for population distribution in the area.
(vi) What type of landscape does the map depict?
(vii) Name the area where outcrop rock is predominant.
(viii) With evidence from the map, name economic activities which may be carried out in the area
27. (NECTA- 1996).
(a) Use the map extract Y742 sheet 55/3 of ARUSHA reproduced from the same series) provided and answer the following questions.
(i) Find the area in square kilometers of the Arusha municipality.
(ii) Describe the relief and drainage of the area.
(iii) Determine the forward bearing of Kibwesi Secondary trigonometric station Grid 480300 from Oimontoni juu market.
(iv) What is the length of the railway line shown on the map?
(v) With evidence from the map. What are the economic activities of the area?
(b) (i) Define a scale of a map
(ii) Show the importance of a scale to a map user.
(c) Give the principles of determining the back ward bearing of point
(d) (i) Give 1:50,000; state the scale into centimeters to a kilometer
(ii) 1cm on a map represents 4 kilometers on the ground. Express this scale as representative fraction (RF Scale).
29. (NECTA 1997). Carefully study the map extract MOSHI (Series Y742) provided then answer the questions that follow.
(a) (i) Calculate the area size of Weruweru sisal estate in km2
(ii) Measure the length of the Moshi-Mwaka all-weather loose surface road from Gr 154309 to 135400 and give your answer in kms,
(iii) Determine the bearing of Lyamungi coffee research station from the Moshi police raining station Gr 145318
(iv) Locate the position of Njoro School.
(b) Outline and describe the different methods employed to show the exact height of relief features on the map.
(c) On the map drawn on scale of 2cms to 16kms, there are two towns. A (altitude 800m and B altitude 1200m)
(i) Calculate the gradient of the slope if the distance between the towns measures 4.2 cms on the map.
(ii) Find the vertical exaggeration of the cross section if the vertical scale is 1:80,000.
(a) Write brief explanatory notes on each of the following concepts related to map work
(i) Map analysis (ii) Map projection (iii) Large scales and small scales.
(b) If by 31st October 1986, Nansio Island on Lake Victoria (Tanzania) had an angle of variation of 8°10°W and true bearing of 240° 30'E; while the annual change stood at 13'. Determine.
(i) The magnetic bearing of this island by 31st August 2003.
(ii) The angle of variation of Nansio Island by 31st October 2008.
30. Carefully study the extract map of NANSIO ISLAND sheet number 22/1 (series Y 742) provided and answer the following question.
(i) Find the length of Rugenzi ferry in both kilometers and miles.
(ii) Find the total area of land of the land of this island found to the west of Eastings 180 if the scale of the map reduced by half.
(iii) Find the back bearing of the prison located at grid reference (089693) from
the spot height located at grid 096646,
(iv) With reasons briefly comment on the settlement patterns of the area.
31. (a) (i) Define topographical map and outline any four uses to a map user.
(ii) A motorist traveling at 100km/hr on a straight road between village A and B and covered a distance in 15 minutes.lf the distance measure 10cm on the map, Calculate the RF scale and construct a metric linear scale using the RF scale. Outline any two merits and demerits of RF scale.
31. (b) Study the map extract of SONGEA (Sheet 299/1) and answer the questions which follow.
(i) Determine the total length in kilometers all weather road (bound surface) on the map extract.
(ii) Name and locate the highest point on the map.
(iii) Calculate the forward and back bearing of the highest points from the department of agriculture Gr 923201
(iv) Comment on the site and function of Songea Town.
(v) By using latitude, water bodies and vegetation attempt, the deduction of climate of the mapped area.
32. (MOCK EZEB-2004). Study the map extract of MTWARA (sheet 296/3) provided then answer the following questions.
(a) A farmer at Mitengo grid reference 242639 saw a chain of smoke from a chimney at grid bearing 1210 and a teacher at Shangani grid reference 290660 saw the same smoke at grid bearing 1540. What is the position of the chimney?
(b) Describe and explain the site and layout of Mtwara Town.
(c) What is the bearing of a point at grid reference 220650 from Shangani grid reference 290660?
(d) With evidence from the map give to suggest the type of climate.
(e) What is the importance of the RF scale given on the map.
(f) Define True bearing, Magnetic bearing and Grid bearing.
33. (MOCK ON EZEB 2006). Study carefully the map extract provided and answer the following questions,
(a) Calculate the in square Kilometers of the contoured map if the scale of the map is changed to 1:100,000.
(b) (i) Convert the RF scale of the map to a unit length of one Kilometer of the linear scale.
(ii) Construct the linear scale by using the RF scale of 1:30,000 and indicates a distance of 3.6 km.
(c) With reason suggest the type of climate of this area.
(d) Describe the physical features of the mapped area.
(e) With evidence from the map, explain the main economic activities practiced in the area.
34. (MOCK Kilimanjaro region 2006). Study carefully the map extract of ULETE - TANZANIA provided and answers the fallowing questions.
(a) Calculate the length of the dry weather road from Ifunda Mission Gr 730113 to KIPONZERO in kilometers
(b) If by January 1970, ULETE, had an angle of variation of 4015’, and the magnetic bearing of 1300 20' while the annual change was 5'E.
(i) Find the angle of variation of Ulete in January 1980.
(ii) Calculate the true of the area.
(c) With evidence from the map suggest the type of rock and climate from the map extract.
(d) Comment on the nature of vegetation distribution on the map extract provided.
(e) On the map drawn on a scale of 2 centimeters to 16 kilometers' there are two towns of A and B with altitudes of 800m and 120m respectively.
(i) Calculate the gradient of the slope between two towns if the distance between two towns measured by 4.2 cms on the map.
(ii) Find the vertical exaggeration of the cross section if the vertical scale is 1:80,000.
35. (Mock) (EZEB 2007) Study the map extract of NANSIO ISLAND sheet No. 22/1 and answer the following questions.
(a) A new captain in the ferry boat on the way to Kisorya along Rugenzi ferry, moving at the speed of 35 km/hr, spotted a tiny Island (Gr 217622) at bearing 1270.
(i) Find its backward bearing.
(ii) Give the grid location of the ferry boat.
(iii) How long would the ferry boat take to reach its destination from where the captain spotted the Island? Give your answer in whole minutes.
(b) (i) Calculate the gradient between the two points at (Gr 126640 and Gr 124679)
(ii) Describe the method used to show altitude in each of the two points in B (1) above
(c) Narrate the factors which influence the distribution of the papyrus swamp in the mapped area
(d) Describe the relief of the area
(e) With evidence, suggest the climate of the area portrayed by the map.
36. (NECTA - 2017). Study carefully the map extract of VANGA (Sheet 111/1) provided then answer the following questions.
(a) Calculate the area covered by Mangrove Swamp at Upwa Island.
(b) Described the nature of transport and communication system in mapped area
(c) Comment on the population distribution oldie area and briefly explain three factors that have influenced population distribution at VANGA area.
(d) Comment on the nature of vegetation found at the area. is there any relationship between climatic conditions found in the area with vegetation cover?
(e) With a support of examples, identify the economic activities carried out in the mapped area.
(f) With vivid example, determine the functions of Vanga sub-urban.
(g) Described four factors that have affected the composition of the mapped area.
37. (NECTA 2018). Study carefully the map extract of (MBEYA Sheet 244/4) provided then answer the following questions.
(a) Calculate the area covered by Mbeya forest reserve
(b) What factors are likely to have influenced the location of Mbeya town?
(c) Identify the types and distribution of vegetation cover
(d) In not less than two points for each, comment on:
(i) Land use
(ii) Settlement pattern
(iii) Relief
(iv) Rock types.
(e) Identify three ways that have been used to show relief.
38. Carefully study the map extract part of ENGARUKA BASIN and then answer all questions that follow.
(a) Depict accordant drainage of the mapped area and suggest the factors control its flow.
(b) Surveyor observed feature (x) from air photo principle with sorties no 10' bearing of 3540 and distance 7.7 kilometers. Identify
(i) Feature
(ii) Easting grid of the feature.
(iii)The highest height of the feature in feet.
(c) Quoting evidence from the map, describe the relationship between vegetations and soils.
(d) MrKidamtho stand on grid reference 800630 from grid reference 800590 while sacry Oman sited on grid 800560 from grid reference 800590. Deduce
(i) Back bearing of Kidagho
(ii) Back bearing of Sacry Omani.
(e) From grid reference 850560 to 930630 draw a TRANSECT.
(f) By using scale of the map; draw the circle of 10 cm radius from grid reference 820620; then calculate the area size of the swamp (square km).
39. (a) What are the strengths and limitations of contours as used to show relief on Topographical Map
(b) Carefully study the extract map of LINDI and answer the following questions
(i) Calculate the distance of Mchinga Lindi Road in miles.
(ii) Suggest the possible economic activities practiced in the area.
(iii) The Compass bearing of a place (Gr 770150) from a place (Gr 720120) is 0590 and its back bearing is 2410 correct the discrepancy of the readings.
(iv) Determine the gradient of land from (Gr 720120 to Gr 749138)
(v) Describe the rainfall and temperature conditions in the area.
40. (a) (i) Differentiate between topographical and thematic maps
(ii) Outline the characteristics of topographical maps.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of MADUKANI given series Y742 answer the Questions that follow.
(i) Determine the percentage area size of Lake Manyara seen on the map.
(ii) How drainage in the area is related to relief?
(iii) Comment on the form of population distribution in the area.
(iv) What pattern of landscape predominates in the area?
(v) Comment on the layout of land transport in mapped area.
41. (a) With illustration clearly show how you could recognize the following land forms on a contoured map
(i) An escapement
(ii) Concave slope
(iiii) Convex slope
(iv) Saddle
(b) Carefully study the extract map of KENYA-NYAKWERE and answer the following questions.
(i) Determine the area size of Lake Victoria in km square bounded by grid reference; 010700, 050670, 010670 and 050700 if a map is drawn to a scale of 1: 100,000.
(ii) What are the major contents shown by the given topographical map?
(iii) What is the economic importance of the dominant feature located in the northern part of the mapped area?
(iv) The compasses bearing of 204o and 160o of places of GR 010590 and 050590 respectively were taken from a place where Mr. Chile position was. Give the possible location of Mr Chile position and distance in mile from Mr. Chile position to Osodo School.
42. (a) Magnetic variation over town X by January 2000, was 46037'15" (w). If the annual rate of change of direction is 18', East. Determine the present magnetic Variation of the SAME Town.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of MWANZA sheet 33/2 and answer the questions that follow: -
(c) (i) Describe the predominant landforms present in the area demarcated by Grid references 890110,940110, 940150 and 890150.
(ii) Comment on the nature of drainage system in the area
(iii) Identify and describe the main techniques used to show the terrain of the area on the extract map given.
(iv) What evidences are there indicating the presence of water transport in the area.
(v) Suggest the economic activities practiced in the area?
43. (a) (i) Differentiate between small and large scales of maps.
(ii) Show the potential significance of a scale in cartographic process.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of MADUKANI and answer the questions that follow: -
(i) What type of landscape predominates in the area?
(ii) How the surface drainage in the area related to relief?
(iii) Measure the length of the road seen on the map. Give your answer in kilometers and miles.
(iv) Describe the geological nature of the area.
(v) Convert the linear scale shown on the map into statement and RF scale.
44. (a) (i) Differentiate between the topographical and thematic maps.
(ii) What are the problems involved in showing the contents on a topographical map?
(b) Carefully study the given contoured map and answer the following questions.
(i) Name the type of slope demarcated by and K
(ii) Give the highest contour height on the map.
(iii) Determine the length of the road in kilometers if the map redrawn to a scale of 1:200,000.
(iv) Describe the geomorphologic outlay of the area demarcated by J and G.
(v) Give the location of point G from point B.
45. (a) Outline the properties of contours as used for relief representation on topographical map.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of NANSIO and answer the following questions.
(i) Redraw the map provided to a scale of 1:100,000 and on it show Lake Victoria and Nansio Island
(ii) What factors determined the characteristics of the map.
(iii) With evidence from the map, outline the methods used to show relief
(iv) Describe the vegetation of the area.
(v) Classify the landscapes that predominate in the mapped area.
46. Carefully study the extract map of NANSIO (sheet 22/1) and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Describe the nature of transport in the mapped area.
(b) Classify the landscape in the area as observed on the mapped area.
(c) Account on population distribution in the mapped area
(d) A part from contours comment on the other methods used to relief heights on the map.
(e) Redraw part of the map bounded by grid references 180690,220690,180630 and 220630 to a scale of 1: 100,000 and show Rugenzi channel, Rugenzi ferry and Kisorya Island. From above determined the area size of redrawn mapped area in both kilometers and miles squares.
47. (a) A racing motorist travels at a speed of 120 km/hr covered a ground distance measured on the map by 6cms.lf it travelled for 15 minutes determine the following.
(i) The RF and statement scale.
(ii) Map distance required to measure a ground of 12.5 kms.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of UYOLE and answer the following questions.
(i) Calculate the area size of POROTO ridge forest reserve west of 600 gridline in km square if the map redrawn to a scale of 1:25,000.
(ii) Describe the settlement of the area.
(iii) Give the name of the feature located at bearing and distance of 250o and 11.1 kilometers respectively from a place grid reference 680170.
(iv) By considering the map given show the merits of contours as used to show relief on a map.
48. (a) Give the properties of contours as used for relief representation on topographical maps. Carefully study the extract map given of KASULU (Sheet 93/1) and answer the following questions.
(i) Explain the factors which have deterred population distribution at some parts in the mapped area
(ii) Comment on the drainage patterns of the area
(iii) Describe the nature of transport on the mapped area.
(iv) Determine the degree of slope steepness from grid reference 769922 to 805944 and comment on your answer.
(v) Describe the forms of linear scales seen on the map given.
(b) What factors determined the contents of the given map.
49. Study carefully the map extract of part of CHIMALA (sheet 246/3) and answer the following questions.
(a) What is the length of the all-weather road from Njombe (Gr 270228 to Mbeya (Gr 100219) in kilometers.
(b) Describe the relief of the area.
(c) Find the bearing of Mapogoro grid reference 223237 to Uyole grid reference 255266.
(d) With evidence from the map suggest any three possible economic activities.
(e) Suggest the climate of the area providing evidences from the mapped area.
(f) Describe the type of vegetation the area.
50. (a) Outline the methods for showing exact relief heights on topographical maps and classify the methods into imaginary and non-imaginary categories.
(b) Carefully study the extract map given of MPANDA (sheet number 153/3) and answer the following questions.
(i) Give the latitude position and longitude position location of mapped area.
(ii) Calculate the distance of the dry weather from Mpanda town to a place of Kasokola.
(iii) Give the functions of Mpanda town.
(iv) Describe the relief of the area.
(v) Describe the settlement of the area.
51. (a) Show how would you recognize the following landforms on a contour map?
(i) Flood plain (ii) Plateau (iii) Convex slope.
(b) Study the map extract of TANGA (Sheet 130/1 series Y 742) provided and then answer the questions that follow (DSM MOCK).
(i) Give the name of landform found at Grid reference 095428
(ii) Suggest the physical factors which have influenced the location of sisal estates in the area
(iii) Describe the climate of the mapped area
(iv) What type land scope does the map depict?
(v) Give the highest contour height observed on the map.
(vi) What is found at bearing and distance of 33o and 56.5 kilometers respectively from a place Gr 090370?
52. (a) (i) Differentiate between spot height and trigonometrically as tech piques for relief representation.
(ii) Outline the merits of trigonometric point
(b) Carefully study the extract map of SENGEREMA sheet number 33/1 and answer the following questions.
(i) Comment on settlement patterns of the area.
(ii) Redraw part of the map bounded by grid references; 450200, 500200,450160 and 500160 to a scale of 1: 100,000 and on it show LUCHULI BAY:
(iii) From the redrawn map above in (b) (ii), calculate the area of Luchuli bay in kilometers square.
(iv) Give the backward bearing of the place (Gr 470070) from the place (Gr 530100).
(v) Convert the map RF scale into linear scale if the map enlarged by 2 times.
53. (a) (i) Differentiate between spot height and trigonometric point.
(ii) Give the strengths and limitations of trigonometric point as used to show relief on topographical maps.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of MUSOMA, (sheet, 12/2) provided and answers the following questions.
(i) With reference to the map given, describe the settlement and vegetation of the area.
(ii) Suggest the main human occupation in the area.
(iii) Calculate the area size of Lake Victoria seen on the map using a scale of
1:25,000 in km square
(iv) Give the location of Musoma Secondary School.
(v) Determine the backward bearing of Nyamitebili hill from Ryamugasire Island.
54. (a) (i) Differentiate between topographical and thematic maps.
(ii) Outline the factors which determine the characteristics of the topographical maps.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of ENGARUKA BASIN and answer the following questions: -
(i) Describe the relief of the area
(ii) What factors which influence the drainage system of the area
(iii) Mr. Mjare was locating a place (Gr. 800570) at bearing of 214°. He was also located at bearing of 3270 from a place (Gr 910570,) Give the exact possible location of MrMjare in the mapped area.
(iv) From (iii) above determine the distance in mile from Mr. Mjare position to a place at Gr 800650
(v) Calculate the area size in km square of the landscape above 2450 ft using a scale of 1:25000.
55. (a) (i) Differentiate between thematic and topographical maps.
(ii) Outline and describe the main properties of topographical maps.
(b) Carefully study the map extract of TABORA (sheet 118/2) provided, and then answer the following questions.
(i) What type of landscape does the map depict?
(ii) Calculate the forward and backward bearing of Sheramatako hill from a place at 830360.
(iii) Calculate the area size in square kilometers of the landscape east of 850 gridline if the map would be redrawn on a scale of 1:25,000.
(iv) Describe the vegetation of the area.
(v) Give the economic and social factors which might have influenced the growth of Tabora town ship.
56. (a) Give the fundamental functions of the following
(i) Magnetic north (ii) Latitudes and Longitudes (iii) True north (iv) Scale
(b) Carefully study the extract map of KENYA-NYAKWERE and answer the following questions
(i) Determine the area size of Lake Victoria in square kilometres bounded by grid reference; 010700, 050670, 010670 and 050700 if the map would be redrawn on a scale of 1: 100,000.
(ii) What are the major contents shown on the given topographical map.
(iii) What is the major content shown on the dormant feature located in the northern part?
(iv) The compasses bearing of 2040 and 1600 of place at grid references 010590 and 050590 respectively were taken from by Mr. Chile at a certain place. Give the possible location of Mr. Chile position and distance in mile from Mr. Chile's position to Osodo School.
57. Carefully study the map extract of TANGA (Sheet 130/1) part of Tanzania and answer the following questions.
(a) (i) Describe the modes of transportation in the area.
(ii) Explain the factors which have influenced the establishment of sisal estates in the area.
(iii) Give the altitude of the feature located at a distance and bearing of about 5.2 kilometers and 2150 respectively from a place at a grid reference 150456.
(iv) Identify any six possible economic activities taking place in the area.
(v) Calculate the area size in square kilometers of the Kiomoi sisal estate.
(b) (i) Differentiate between the small and large-scale sizes of maps.
(ii) Give the main factors which determine the scale size of a map
58. (a) Outline the main properties of contours as used for relief representation on a topographical map.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of RUVU - TANZANIA and answer the following questions.
(i) (i) A part from sisal suggest the other crops which might be growth in the area.
(ii) With evidence from the map given, identify the stage of the main river seen.
(iii) Calculate the area size of Kikongo sisal estate in km square
(iv) What type of the landscape does the map depict?
(v) Suggest the problems encountered during the construction of the railway seen on the map.
59.(a) A racing motorist traveling at a speed of 180km/hr, covered ground distance of 40 kilometers measured on the map by 5 centimeters.
(i) Determine the verbal scale of the map.
(ii) Determine the time taken by the motorist to cover the stated ground distance.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of SONGEA (sheet 299/1) and answer the following questions.
(i) What are the functions of Songea town?
(ii) With evidence from the map, give climate description of the mapped area.
(iii) Describe the nature of transport in the area.
(iv) Give the name of the physical features found at the grid reference of 932226, and 944156.
(v) Redraw part of the map bounded by grid references of 895200, 915200, 895180 and 915180 to a scale of 1: 25,000 and show the major all-weather roads bound surface.
60. (a) Give the strengths and limitations of contours as used to show relief on topographical maps.
(b) Carefully study the extract map of BABATI given and answer the following questions.
(i) With evidences from the map, identify the dominant rock type in the area.
(ii) Suggest the main geomorphologic processes moulded the area.
(iii) What are the likely impacts to a map if is redrawn to a scale of 1:25,000?
(iv) Describe the climate of the area.
(v) What is the economic importance of the feature located at bearing and distance of 1200 and 3.75kms respectively from a place Gr 000330?
70. Study the extract map of NANSIO ISLAND and the question that follow
(a) Comment on the methods used to show relief on the map extract.
(b) Classify the landscape predominate in the area.
(c) Describe the vegetation of the area.
(d) Redraw part if the map extract demarcated by grid references; 180680, 220680, 180640 and 220640 to a scale of 1: 100,000 and on it show Rugenzi ferry, Higongo and Kisorya Island.
(e) From above in (d) determine the following
(i) The distance in kilometers of the Rugenzi ferry.
(ii) The time would but taken by a boat to travel across the Rugenzi channel along the ferry if it travels at a speed to 20km/hr.
71.Study the map extract part of Tanzania GALULA (Sheet 244/1) provided and answer the following questions.
(a) Describe the relief of the mapped area
(b) Account for population density in the area
(c) Describe the hydrographic features found in the area
(d) Calculate the area of contoured map if its scale changes to 1:100000
(e) What evidences are there indicating the practice of crops cultivation agriculture. Give four points.
(f) What found at the following grid reference
(i) 238446 (ii) 190410
