cameroon gce A level 2024 resource management on home studies and social life 2
cameroon gce A level 2024 resource management on home studies and social life 2
SECTION A
ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS
Identify and briefly explain the four (04) steps invo
State four (04) reasons why we manage our energy.
Outline three (03) uses of a refrigerator.
Enumerate three (03) guidelines for choosing a
State the five steps involved in the laundary process.
Ived in the management of resources in a home.
(8 marks)
1. (a)
characteristics.
Enumerate three (03) types of renewable energy.
Compare and contrast natural and man–made gas.
Enumerate four (04) disadvantages of hard water
(Total = 25 marks)
Differentiate between Heavy duty and Light duty detergent.
Define a household budget and enumerate three (03) primary needs of a given family.
Enumerate two (02) ways by which electricity is generated.
Explain four (04) physical and one chemical property of cotton.
Classify man–made fibres.
(Total = 25 marks)
Bring out three (03) advantages and two (02) disadvantages of a microwave oven.
Enumerate six (06) types of furniture found in the sitting room.
(Explain four (04) points to consider when choosing water storage facility.
Enumerate the criteria used in the collection of rain water for drinking.
SECTION B
ANSWER ONE QUESTION
In our modem cities today, waste management has become one of the biggest street problems. Water pipes and
waste drainage are blocked with all types of waste. Trash and dropping serve as habitats for pest. Thus,
sensitization in gathering as well as homes to enforce of waste disposal is necessary in our cities.
5.
Based on the above text, answer the following questions:
| Define the following terms: | (a) | |
| Waste. Waste management. |
(0 (ii) |
(2 marks) (2 marks) |
| Describe a method that can be used to treat the following types of waste in our city. | ||
| Composting. Non–biodegradable. |
(i) (ii) |
(2 marks) (7 marks) |
| (b) |
Tabulate the differences between biodegradable and non–biodegradable waste stating two (02)
| examples of each. Outline two (02) steps that can be put in place in our cities to manage waste. Indicate three (03) impact of improper waste management on our environment. |
(7 marks) (4 marks) (6 marks) |
(iii)
(Total = 25 marks)
(c) (i)
(ii)
Electricity is one of the most important sources of energy required in our home today. It is needed to run most of
the household appliances to facilitate our household chores. But the continuous failure of electricity, prohibits the
smooth use of these appliances. In addition to this, the availability of sufficient portable water has also become a
problem in carrying household chores. Thus, energy and portable water should be made available to facilitate
smooth running of house hold chores.
6.
Based on the above text, answer the following questions:
| (a) | (i) (ii) |
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| (iii) State three (03) natural sources of lighting. | |||
| Define portable water. Outline two (02) traditional methods of treating water suitable for drinking. |
(ii) (i) |
(b) | |
| (iii) Bring out three (03) differences between hard water and soft water. |
| State four (04) sources of water. | (4 marks) (Total = 25 marks) |
(iv) |
