Cameroon GCE ordinary level June 2026 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 LIMBE (1:50,000) provided and

• (a) Copy the portion of the map east of Eastings 21 and south of Northings 94 and insert and name the following:

  • The spot height at 2692,

  • The double lane street,

  • The Atlantic ocean,

  • The divisional headquarters,

  • A palm plantation. (10 marks)

• (b)

  • (i) State:

    • The features found at 182909 and 258897,

    • The type of vegetation at 2586,

    • The nature of land at 2297,

    • The four figure grid reference for spot height 1164,

    • The direction and bearing of mount Etinde from the Omnisport stadium.

  • (ii) Calculate the area covered by the Atlantic ocean on the Eastern 21. (8+4=12 marks)

• (c) Comment on the drainage of the map. (5 marks)

• (d) From the map extract, outline THREE economic activities that are carried out in the area. (3 marks)

(Total = 30 marks)

OR

• (a) Outline the orderly procedure used in copying a specific portion of a map. (10 marks)

• (b)

  • (i) Describe how the six figure grid reference can be used to identify specified features.

  • (ii) State the correct order to be followed when calculating the area covered by an aspect on a map. (6+6=12 marks)

• (c) In describing the drainage of a map, outline the various aspects to be considered. (5 marks)

• (d) From your knowledge of Cameroon Geography, outline THREE economic activities, with evidence that can be carried out in a town like Limbe. (3 marks)

(Total = 30 marks)

SECTION B

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

2.

• (a) Define any TWO of the following:

  • (i) Weathering,

  • (ii) Wind abrasion,

  • (iii) The long profile of a river. (4 marks)

• (b)

  • (i) Briefly describe THREE evidences to show that the earth is spherical.

  • (ii) Briefly define the term Hydrological cycle. (6+2=8 marks)

• (c) Clearly state TWO problems created by each of the following:

  • (i) Poor waste management,

  • (ii) Water shortage (scarcity),

  • (iii) Floods,

  • (iv) Global warming. (8 marks)

(Total = 20 marks)