Botswana Junior Certificate Examination Social Studies Paper 2 (2012) Study Notes

BOTSWANA EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION SOCIAL STUDIES 2012

Paper Information

  • Title: Social Studies Paper 2
  • Marks: 80
  • Exam Date: October/November 2012
  • Time Allowed: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Instructions for Candidates

  • Write your examination number in the designated space.
  • Answer all questions across sections.
  • All answers must be written in the spaces provided.
  • Calculators are permitted for use in this examination.

Examiner's Sections

  • Candidate's Examination Number: 192152
  • For Examiner's Use Only: Marks Scored in Questions 1 to 7, Total Marks.

Content Overview

  • This question paper consists of 13 printed pages.
  • Note: Do not turn the page until instructed.

SECTION A

Objective: Answer all questions in this section, using the map of Africa for Question 1.

Question 1: Environmental Zones

  • Map Reference: Includes various lines of latitude and environmental zone markers.
  • Key: T - Equator R - Tropic of Capricorn U - Tropic of Cancer
1. (a) Identification of Environmental Zones
  • (i) Identify the zone marked U.
  • (ii) Identify the zone marked T.
1. (b) Geographic Location of Angola
  • Describe how to locate Angola using lines of latitude.
1. (c) Importance of Wine-Making in Zone U
  • Discuss why wine-making is significant in the environmental zone marked U.
1. (d) Characteristics of Vegetation in Zone T
  • Describe three characteristics of the vegetation found in the environmental zone marked T.
1. (e) Climate Characteristics in Zone R
  • Describe three characteristics of the climate found in the environmental zone marked R.
    Marks Allocated: 10

Question 2: Tourist Arrivals Graph

  • Graph Reference: Trends in tourist arrivals in Botswana from 2000-2003.
2. (a) Describing Arrivals Trend
  • Describe the trend of tourist arrivals from 2000 to 2003 based on the provided graph.
2. (b) Reasons for Trend in Tourist Visits
  • Suggest two reasons that could explain the trend in tourist visits to Botswana during the specified years.
2. (c) Economic Benefits from Tourists in 2000
  • Suggest three ways through which Botswana benefited from tourists from the United Kingdom and the United States in the year 2000.
2. (d) Attracting More Tourists
  • Explain two possible strategies Botswana could employ to attract more tourists to the country.
    Marks Allocated: 10

Question 3: Cultural Heritage of Kenya

  • Cultural Context: The variety of cultures and tribal groupings in Kenya, especially the Luo and Luhya communities.
3. (a) Benefits to the Luo Community from Ramogi Cultural Site
  • Explain three ways in which the Ramogi cultural site can provide benefits to the Luo community.
3. (b) Environmental Protection Practices
  • Suggest two practices that could be adopted by the Luo community to safeguard the environment.
3. (c) Examples of Botswana's Cultural Heritage
  • Provide two examples highlighting Botswana's cultural heritage.
    Marks Allocated: 10

SECTION B

Objective: Answer all questions in this section.

Question 4: Australopithecus Characteristics
4. (a) Survival Characteristics
  • Explain two ways in which the physical characteristics of Australopithecus facilitated their survival in their environment.
4. (b) Technological Developments Comparison
  • Discuss two differences between the technological advancements of the Stone Age and Iron Age periods.
    Marks Allocated: 10
Question 5: Growth Factors in Botswana
5. (a) Towns and Cities Growth
  • Explain any two factors that contributed to the growth of towns and cities in Botswana.
5. (b) Economic Opportunities in Rural Areas
  • Outline three economic opportunities available in rural regions of Botswana.
    Marks Allocated: 10
Question 6: Egyptian Government
6. (a) Features of Early Egyptian Government
  • Describe two major features of the Early Egyptian form of government.
6. (b) Differences in Governance Structures
  • Explain three distinctions between Democracy and Monarchy.
    Marks Allocated: 10

SECTION C

Objective: Answer all questions in this section, utilizing the provided information for Question 7.

Question 7: Child Abuse in Botswana
  • Data Overview: A study was conducted on child abuse cases in urban Botswana between 2006 and 2010.
7. (a) Data Presentation Method
  • Identify the method of data presentation used by the social worker.
7. (b) Study Location
  • Specify where the study was conducted.
7. (c) Data Collection Method
  • State one possible method that may have been utilized for data collection in this study.
7. (d) Aims of the Study
  • Suggest three potential aims of the study on child abuse.
7. (e) Findings from Research
  • Suggest three possible findings that could have emerged from the research conducted.
7. (f) Causes of Child Abuse
  • Suggest three causes of child abuse that may have been identified during the social worker's research.
7. (g) Government Recommendations
  • Propose two recommendations the Botswana government could implement based on the research findings.
7. (h) Findings Presentation in Table Form
  • Present the findings of the social worker's research in a tabular format, utilizing the space below.
    Marks Allocated: 20

Total Marks for Section C: 20

Final Note: Ensure comprehensive understanding and elaborate responses to enhance conceptual knowledge in social studies.