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Grade 12 Geography entrance exam, 2018 E.C. (2026)

Real questions from the Grade 12 university entrance exam in Geography, as students sat it in 2018 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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  • 2018 E.C. (2026)

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Question 1

What is an earthquake?

  1. A.It is the swift vibration of the ground.
  2. B.It is the slow rising and sinking of the crust.
  3. C.It is the emission of gases and other materials.
  4. D.It is the outpouring of molten rocks.
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Answer: A It is the swift vibration of the ground.

Why

An earthquake is defined as a sudden or swift vibration of the Earth's crust caused by the release of energy along fault lines or due to volcanic activity.

Question 2

Which of the following is correct about chemical weathering?

  1. A.It is the process of wearing out of rock layers by temperature change.
  2. B.It occurs when weathered and original rocks have similar character.
  3. C.It involves a complete change in the internal structure of rocks.
  4. D.It is the process by which rocks disintegrate by animals and plants.
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Answer: C It involves a complete change in the internal structure of rocks.

Why

Chemical weathering involves chemical reactions that alter the mineral composition of rocks, thereby completely changing their internal chemical and physical structure.

Question 3

Which mountain was formed by folding during Alpine orogeny period?

  1. A.Urals
  2. B.Caledonides
  3. C.Himalayas
  4. D.Appalachian
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Answer: C Himalayas

Why

The Himalayas were formed during the Alpine orogeny period (Cenozoic era) due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates. The Urals and Caledonides were formed during older orogenic events.

Question 4

What is climate change?

  1. A.It is a change in the atmospheric condition over a long period of time.
  2. B.It is any change in the daily weather conditions of a given place.
  3. C.It is the change in global weather recorded on a daily basis.
  4. D.It is an instant variability of temperature and rainfall patterns.
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Answer: A It is a change in the atmospheric condition over a long period of time.

Why

Climate change refers to significant, long-term changes in global or regional climate patterns over extended periods of time, distinguishing it from short-term daily weather variations.

Question 5

How does climate change impact water resources?

  1. A.By reducing the rate and intensity of evapotranspiration.
  2. B.By keeping global mean annual rainfall amount consistent.
  3. C.By reducing the amount of ice accumulated in the seas.
  4. D.By lowering the average sea level of global water bodies.
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Answer: C By reducing the amount of ice accumulated in the seas.

Why

Climate change impacts the cryosphere by melting glaciers and ice sheets, thereby reducing the amount of accumulated ice globally.

Question 6

Which of the following is a climate change mitigation strategy?

  1. A.Refraining from using modern means of transport.
  2. B.Extensive use of wood products for domestic heating.
  3. C.Expanding industries that use coal as energy source.
  4. D.Maximizing the use of renewable energy sources.
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Answer: D Maximizing the use of renewable energy sources.

Why

Climate change mitigation involves taking actions to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases. Maximizing renewable energy use directly replaces fossil fuels, reducing emissions.

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