BECE 2002 Social Studies Paper 2 Essay (2nd Sitting)
BECE 2002 - JULY
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.
1. The table below shows the annual rainfall for Station Y
Station
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Rainfall (mm)
|
20
|
32
|
60
|
80
|
120
|
192
|
56
|
16
|
40
|
60
|
36
|
24
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(a) Draw a rainfall graph using a scale of 1 cm to 20 mm
(b) (i) Calculate the total rainfall for the year.
(ii) Name the wettest month and the driest month
(c) State three effects of rainfall
2. (a) State five characteristics of the North-East Trade winds.
(b) In what two ways are the North-East Trade winds useful?
(c) Mention three disadvantages of the North-East Trade winds.
PART II
THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY
Answer one question only from this part.
3. Give five reasons why the Mamprusi defeated the original people of Northern Ghana
4. (a) Give four reasons why the Fante Confederation was formed.
(b) What four reasons led to the fall of the Fante Confederation?
PART III
WEST AFRICA, AFRICA AND THE WORLD
Answer one question only from this part
5. (a) What is the importance of co-operation among African countries?
(b) In what four ways can co-operation be maintained?
6. (a) In which countries of West Africa are the following minerals mined?
(i) Tin
(ii) Diamond
(iii) Phosphate
(iv) Gold
(b) Mention four ways in which mining is important to West African countries.
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