Welcome to your GRADE 12 GEOGRAPHY MODEL EXAMINATIONS 2016
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1.
The following are evidences in the support of continental drift theory. EXCEPT?
2.
What is the main idea behind the continental drift theory?
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Who proposed the continental drift theory?
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What was one major criticism faced by Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory when it was initially proposed?
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Of the following one is a geological process involves the breakdown of rock into smaller particles over time?
6.
What is the primary driving force behind tectonic plate movements?
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Which type of geological process is responsible for the formation of caves through the dissolution of soluble rocks?
8.
The following are true about Block Mountain and a rift valley in terms of tectonic processes?
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What causes an earthquake?
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Earthquakes are primarily caused by the sudden release of energy along fault lines where tectonic plates interact.
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What is the Ring of Fire in relation to earthquakes?
12.
What is a tsunami, and how is it related to underwater earthquakes?
13.
What causes the magma beneath the Earth's surface to rise and eventually lead to a volcanic eruption?
14.
Which type of volcano has steep slopes (profile) and is composed of alternating layers of ash and lava?
15.
Among the following one is not found in the plutonic (internal) structures of rock?
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Which of the following is an example of denudation?
17.
What is an example of physical weathering?
18.
From the following Physical weathering scree develop in changing the rock called?
19.
Which of the following factors accelerates chemical weathering of rocks?
20.
The following are causes that move the soil and rock particles from one place to another. EXCEPT?
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Magma is molten rock within the Earth's crust and is associated with volcanic activity, not erosion.
22.
What is the term for a crescent-shaped lake formed when a meander loop is cut off from the main river?
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What term describes the point where two rivers meet?
24.
What characterizes the landscape in the lower course of a river?
25.
The lower course of a river is characterized by wider channels, meanders, floodplains, and estuaries.
26.
What is the primary trend observed in global temperatures over the past century?
27.
Of the following one is caused by human activities like deforestation and air pollution from transportation and industry have store gases and aerosols in the atmosphere.
28.
How do greenhouse gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?
29.
In which of the listed decade did the global temperature increase the most?
30.
The 1990s saw a significant increase in global temperatures.
31.
One of the following is Not Milankovich cycles that play a role in shaping Earth's climate through natural processes?
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Among the following one is the human induced climate change?
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How can climate change impact global food security?
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What health risks are associated with climate change?
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Climate change can lead to more frequent and intense heatwaves, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and deaths.
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Ocean acidification, caused by increased carbon dioxide absorption, harms coral reefs and other marine organisms. Rising sea temperatures also disrupt marine ecosystems.
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Climate change is causing glaciers and ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate, contributing to rising sea levels.
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Climate change adaptation focuses on strategies to minimize the negative impacts of climate change and build resilience.
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What is the objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?
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The UNFCCC aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system.
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Adaptation refers to adjustments in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects.
43.
The following are the most commonly identified adaptation strategies to climate change in Ethiopia. Except?
44.
The following are the pillars of Climate Resilient Green Economy of Ethiopia. Except
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Sustainable development involved in the needs of the present without making a deal of:
46.
Among the following are aspects of the sustainable development goal. Except?
47.
What role do the guurti elders play in Somali conflict management?
48.
Which approach is often utilized to enhance community-based resource management?
49.
What is an essential feature highlighted in improving basic governance to prevent conflicts over natural resources?
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Transparent and inclusive decision-making processes are essential for ensuring that all stakeholders have a voice and that resource management is equitable and accountable.
51.
What are the five sub-spheres that make up the geosphere?
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What is the major focus of geography’s area of study?
53.
What geographical phenomenon does the topical approach primarily focus on?
54.
Which of the following era is wrongly paired with the biological events that took place in the horn?
55.
Drainage basin refers to:
56.
Which one describes the nature of African economic base?
57.
Addis Ababa and Awash are lie at the same latitudinal extent experiences overhead sun throughout the year and might not have uniform temperature distribution over the earth surface. What is the main factor of this climate variation?
58.
Which one of the following region has the longest population doubling time?
59.
Developed countries like those in Europe generally have lower birth rates and longer population doubling times compared to developing countries with higher birth rates.
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Which factor is used to classify urban and rural land uses?
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What causes longer population doubling time?
62.
Why does tropical rain forest support high diversity of fauna and flora? Because of its
63.
The population pyramid which is wider at the base and narrow at the apex is mostly the characteristic of:
64.
All of the following are the challenges of socio economic development of Africa. Except
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Good governance, including transparency, accountability, and effective institutions, is crucial for socio-economic development in Africa.
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Vertical exaggeration is a technique used in topographic maps to emphasize relief. While it enhances the visualization of the terrain, it can exaggerate the steepness of slopes.
67.
Closed contours with decreasing values towards the center indicate a depression or a closed basin.
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A means of transport that requires the lowest gradient due to the lowest climbing capacity is:
69.
Which of the following statements Correct about “Brain – drain”?
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Among the following transport systems, which one is the so fast and most expensive?
71.
Air transport is generally the fastest mode of transport but also the most expensive.
72.
Xerophytes are the plant species of:
73.
Which of the following is the most extensive land form in Africa?
74.
Which statement describes afforestation conservation measure?
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Which of the following Era is responsible for the formation of the present surface configuration of the African continent?
76.
Which of the following mountains were formed during the Hercynian orogeny in the Mesozoic era?
77.
Which one of the following controls of climate affects the amount of incoming solar radiation a place receives?
78.
The Atlas and Cape Ranges have the lowest temperature in the continent as a result of:
79.
The Zambezi, Wabishebelle and Juba rivers are the major basins in:
80.
In which one of the following alternatives of settlement hierarchies’ does population size, social service deliveries and complexity eventually increased?
81.
In which categories of settlement pattern do you categorize the towns that are found along the main highway from Addis Ababa to Gondar?
82.
Which one of the following is a hand held surveying instrument used for measuring the elevation of places?
83.
Closed contour with elongated shape and the value increasing towards the center without specific tips represents:
84.
Closed contours with decreasing values towards the center indicate a depression or a closed basin.
85.
River capture occurs when a more powerful river erodes its channel and captures the flow of a weaker river.
86.
Two places are said to be interivisible
87.
Which one of the following combination is wrongly paired in terms of their delivery to perform certain useful functions?
88.
The Geographic Information System (GIS) is directly useful tool for all the following. EXCEPT
89.
Which one of the following is correctly describe the Mozambique Ocean current?
90.
Which one of the following drainage pattern formed when stream flow from dome shaped volcanic mountain towards the surrounding low lying area?
QUESTIONS FROM 93 – 100 ARE ABOUT MAP READING. REFER THE MAP IN THE LAST PAGE.
91.
Which one of the following is the statement scale of the map?
92.
The vertical interval of the map is?
93.
In which direction River ‘’A’’ drain?
94.
If the distance between point D and E is 10cm what is the actual distance between the stated points?
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What is the Gradient between D and E in terms of ratio?
96.
From the following geographical surface, which point show Spur?
97.
From the given contour map which point’s having the highest altitude?
98.
Which points on the map are intervisible?
99.
Of the following points which one is index contour line?
