BECE 1996 Social Studies Paper 2 Essay
BECE 1996
SOCIAL STUDIES
ESSAY (Paper 2)
Answer three questions only, choosing one question from each section.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material
All questions carry equal marks
PART I
MAP SKILLS AND ENVIRONMENT
Answer one question only from this part.
Use the climatic data below to answer the questions that follow
Months
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Jan
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Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
Jun
|
Jul
|
Aug
|
Sep
|
Oct
|
Nov
|
Dec
|
Temp
(° C)
|
25
|
27
|
27
|
27
|
26
|
26
|
24
|
23
|
24
|
26
|
26
|
26
|
Rainfall (mm)
|
43
|
53
|
137
|
145
|
183
|
234
|
127
|
74
|
178
|
201
|
99
|
30
|
1. (a) Calculate the mean monthly temperature for the first half of the year (b) What is the annual temperature range?
(c) Find the total annual rainfall
(d) Describe the pattern of rainfall distribution.
2. With the aid of contours, describe the following types of slope
(a) Gentle slope
(b) Steep slope
(c) Concave slope
(d) Convex slope
PART II
THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY
Answer one question only from this part
3. Explain the importance of rivers in Ghana
4. (a) Describe three duties of a citizen of Ghana.
(b) Explain any two rights of a citizen of Ghana.
PART III
WEST AFRICA, AFRICA AND THE WORLD
Answer one question only from this part
5. (a) State four conditions necessary for economic growth and high productivity.
(b) Give three reasons why Ghana‟s economy is not growing.
6. (a) State any four aims of the United Nations Organization (UNO).
(b) Explain two problems facing the United Nations Organization (UNO).
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