Cameroon GCE ordinary level June 2025 geography 2

SECTION A
MAP WORK
This question constitutes 33.3% of the marks in the paper and 21.5% of the marks for the whole subject.
You are advised to spend about ONE HOUR on this question.
1. EITHER
Study the Map Extract of MBANJOCK AND ITS ENVIRONS ( 1 :50,000) provided and answer the
questions that follow:
(a) Reduce the map extract by half the original size and insert the following:
R. Sanaga,
Mbandjock town,
(iii) RoadNl
(iv) 1 portion of evergreen forest.
Add a key and the new scale.
(i)
(ii)
(11 marks)
(b) (i) State the four figure Grid reference for the following spot heights:
– 587,
– 512,
– 602.

(ii) Calculate the surface area of Land North West of R. Sanaga.
Comment on the vegetation on the map extract.

(3+4 =7 marks)
(7 marks)

(c)

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Using your knowledge of Cameroon Geography, explain FOUR factors that might have

influenced the establishment of the sugarcane plantation.

(8 marks)
Total (30 marks)

(d) 0)
OR
(a) In a chronological order, describe the procedure to reduce a map by half its original size and inset certain

features. (b) (i) Explain how the Four Figure Grid references of given features can be established.	(11 marks)
(ii) Outline in a correct order the steps to be followed (used) on how to calculate an area covered by an
aspect on a map (c) State the various aspects to be considered when describing vegetation on a map.	(3+4=7 marks) (4 marks)
(d) (i) Using your knowledge of Cameroon Geography, explain factors that might have influenced the
establishment of sugar cane plantation in Mbandjock. (ii) State Four functions and evidence that you may find in a locality like Mbandjock.	(4+4=8 marks)

Total = (30 marks)

SECTION B
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
2. a) (i) Explain THREE proofs to show that the Earth is spherical in shape,
(ii) Distinguish between rotation of the earth and revolution of the earth. (6+2=8 marks)
b) (i) Complete the table below by inserting the correct instrument for measurement and the unit of
measurement for each element.

Element	Instrument	Unit of measurement
Rainfall

Hours of Sunshine
Temperature
Atmospheric pressure
Wind direction
(ii) State TWO precautions taken when setting a rain gauge. (5+2=7 marks)
c) State:
– TWO inputs of the hydrological cycle,
– THREE benefits of waste management. (2+3=5 marks)
Total (20 marks)
3. State the following definitions:
i. The breaking and moving apart of continents.
ii. The processes by which solid, liquid and gaseous materials are forced into the earth’s crust or are ejected
onto the earth’s surface.
iii. The wrinkling or bending of the rocks of the earth’s crust along defined lines or weaknesses.
a) (i) State the appropriate geographical terms that suits each definition above.
(ii) Rearrange the following geographical features under Erosional and Depositional features:
George, Pothole, Zeugen, Deflation hallow, Yardang, Dunes, Braided chanel, Delta, Floodpalin,
Loess. (Tabulate your work).

(iii) Choose one depositional feature in a)(ii) above and describe its appearance.
b) (i) State TWO characteristics of an ecosystem.

(3+5+2=10 marks)

(ii) On the world map provided, locate and name one area showing the following Biomes:
i. The tropical Evergreen,
ii. The tropical grassland.
c) State FOUR challenges faced by natural vegetation across the world today.
(2+4=6 marks)
(4 marks)
Total (20 marks)
SECTION C
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
(i) Describe THREE indicators of under development.

(ii) State THREE techniques of climate smart agriculture.	(6+3=9 marks)
(i) The following are farming aspects: rainfall, soil fertility, weeding, spraying, meat processing, milk,	b)

4. a)
vegetables, tubers, electricity, tilling.
Rearrange them under the headings inputs, processes and output.
(ii) Outline TWO challenges of tropical agriculture.
(5+2=7 marks)
c) Describe TWO importance of energy resources to an economy. (4 marks)
Total (20 marks)