G10 GEO OPENER TERM 3 2026 MS (1)

GEOGRAPHY GRADE 10

TERM 3 OPENER EXAM 2026

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTION 1 (Total: 8 marks)

(a) Geography is the scientific study of the earth's surface, its physical features, climate, soils and vegetation, and the relationship between people and their environment.[B2]

(b) Physical Geography — the study of the natural environment/physical features and processes of the earth's surface (relief, climate, soils, vegetation, water bodies, rocks). Human Geography — the study of people and their activities on the earth's surface (population, settlement, economic activities, transport and trade).[B2 B2]

(c) Any ONE valid point, e.g.: promotes wise use and conservation of resources; aids in environmental planning and management; helps in understanding human–environment interactions for sustainable resource use; guides land-use planning.

[B2]

QUESTION 2 (Total: 14 marks)

(a) Weather is the day-to-day (short-term) state of the atmosphere at a place, while climate is the average weather condition of a place over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more).[B2 B2]

(b)(i) Rain gauge.[B1]

(b)(ii) A — Funnel; B — Collecting/storage can; C — Measuring cylinder/graduated jar.[B1 B1 B1]

(b)(iii) Any ONE: sited in an open area away from trees, buildings or other obstructions that could block rainfall or cause splash; mounted at a standard height (about 30 cm) above the ground to prevent splash entering; firmly fixed/secured to prevent tampering or being blown over.[B2]

(c) Any TWO: meteorologist; weather presenter/broadcaster; airline pilot; agricultural extension officer; climatologist.[B1 B1]

(d) Any ONE: helps farmers plan planting and harvesting time; helps in deciding when to apply fertiliser/pesticides; warns of adverse weather (e.g. drought, frost, heavy storms) allowing precautionary measures to be taken.

[B2]