PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

TANGA REGION

STANDARD FOUR MOCK EXAMINATION 

[A06E] GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT: ARTS AND SPORTS

TIME: 1:30 HRSDATE: 18TH AUGUST 2026

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A and B with a total of eight (8) questions.
2. Answer all questions in each section.
3. All answers must be written in the spaces provided in each question.
4. All answers must be written in blue or black ink.
5. Communication devices and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.
6. Write your Name, Assessment Number, Region and Council in the spaces provided at the top right corner of every page.

FOR ASSESSOR’S USE ONLY

SECTION A: GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT (26 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. Answer items (i)–(vi) by choosing the correct answer and writing its letter in the box provided.

i. Which among the following names is the correct name of eight cardinal directions?

1. Cardinal directions
2. Intercardinal directions
3. Compass
4. Compass rose

ii. We are advised to cut long grasses around our environment. Which tool is suitable for cutting long grasses?

1. Hoe
2. Slasher
3. Axe
4. Machete

iii. Wastes are grouped into three groups. In which group of wastes do plastic and iron materials belong?

1. Solid wastes
2. Liquid wastes
3. Soft wastes
4. Dangerous wastes

iv. Which among the following criteria differentiates between mountain and hill?

1. Height and slopes
2. Rocks and soil
3. Shortness and quantity of snow
4. Rocks and trees

v. Which income generating activity among the following employs the largest number of people in Tanzania?

1. Tourism
2. Fishing
3. Trade
4. Farming

vi. Which of the following features of a map will tell you what the map is all about?

1. Scale
2. Margin
3. Legend
4. Title

2. Choose the correct answers from the box provided below and fill in the gaps.

1. What do we call minerals which are found in Tanzania only worldwide? _______________________
2. It is a symbol that shows the orientation of the cardinal directions. _______________________
3. A drawing of something as it appears from above. _______________________
4. In which region in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa found? _______________________

3. Answer the following questions.

1. It was raining when the teacher was teaching about the weather. The teacher asked pupils to measure the amount of water falling from the sky. Which instrument will the pupils need to measure rainfall? _______________________
2. On which planet do we live? _______________________

4. Study the following pictures and answer the questions that follow.

1. Which activity is taking place in picture A? _______________________
2. Which product will be obtained from the activity done in picture A? _______________________
3. In which natural resources are the activities above done?
   1. Picture A: _______________________
   2. Picture B: _______________________
4. Write one effect of the activity done in picture B if not done properly. _______________________

SECTION B: ARTS AND SPORTS (24 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

5. Answer items (i)–(iv) by choosing the correct answer and writing its letter in the box provided.

i. The highness or lowness of sound determined by the frequency of sound is called pitch. What are the written symbols in music to represent a particular sound?

1. Alto
2. Soprano
3. Note
4. Tone

ii. Acting represents the real life of a person with his or her environment. Which of the following aspects is not used by actors in order to show reality?

1. Voice
2. Facial expression
3. Environment
4. Comic skit

iii. Asuman is the referee of football games. Which cards does he use to make judgments in these games?

1. Yellow and blue
2. Yellow and black
3. Yellow and red
4. Yellow and white

iv. Bakari is the Arts and Sports teacher of Mlimani Primary School. He was teaching his pupils about the advantages of pictures. Which one among the following points was mentioned by the teacher?

1. Wasting time
2. Keeping memory
3. Bringing conflicts
4. Destroying talents

6. Respond to the following questions by choosing the correct answer from the box and writing it in the space provided.

1. ___________________ is an ability of a person to keep the body steady with an equal amount of weight on each side.
2. What do we call the representation of a real object that can be drawn or taken by a device called a camera? ___________________
3. ___________________ is the sound with a specific pitch and quality.
4. The hard paper or large card with an advertisement or special message is called ___________________.
5. Mwajuma wanted to prepare a natural pot by using soil. What is the name given to the soil which is suitable for this? ___________________

7. Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks.

1. Mr. Amos has skills in creating different works of art such as drawing, painting, singing and modelling. What name is given to people of his kind? ___________________
2. Practising a work of art before the actual performance is termed as ___________________.

8. Observe the following pictures and answer the questions that follow.

1. In which region of Tanzania is the tribe located that performs the dance in Picture A? _______________________
2. What is the name of the traditional dance depicted in Picture A? _______________________
3. Name one tribe in Tanzania that practises the traditional dance shown in Picture B. _______________________

END OF EXAMINATION

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, PRESIDENT'S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

STANDARD FOUR EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT

A06E GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT: ARTS AND SPORTS

Duration: 1:30 Hour Year: 2025

Instructions 

1. This paper consists of sections A and B with a total of eight (8) questions.
2. Answer all questions in each section.
3. All answers must be written in the spaces provided in each question.
4. All answers must be written in blue or black ink.
5. Communication devices and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.
6. Write your Name, Assessment Number, Region and Council in the spaces provided at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A: GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT (26 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. Answer items (i) – (vi) by choosing the correct answer and write its letter in the box provided.

(i) Which one of the following is found inside the house?

1. Rubbish pit 
2. Tree
3. Water well
4. Bed

(ii) Your uncle lives in an area surrounded by dams, rivers and lakes. What economic activity can be conducted in that area?

1. Fishing
2. Bee keeping
3. Lumbering
4. Hunting

(iii) Which among the following living organisms lives in the water only?

1. Hippopotamus
2. Crocodile
3. Fish
4. Snake

(iv) In which environment can we find the playgrounds, library, flower gardens and desks?

1. Home
2. School
3. Industry
4. Market

(v) Amina desires to have attractive home environment. What do you advise her to do?

1. Planting flowers
2. Rearing a fierce dog
3. Cooking delicious food
4. Buying a nice car

(vi) Which one of the following enables human beings to develop basic skills about the earth, atmosphere, distribution of things and interaction with nature? 

1. Earth’s surface
2. Geography
3. Environment
4. Weather condition

2. Answer item (a) – (d) by choosing the correct geographical concept and write it in the space provided.

(a) Obtained in hospitals, schools and at the market. ________________________________________

(b) Helps to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. ________________________________________

(c) Includes everything that surrounds a human being. ________________________________________

(d) It refers to a landform that is relatively flat. ________________________________________

3. (a) What are the two relief features suitable for agricultural activities?

(i) ___________________________________________________

(ii) ___________________________________________________

(b) Which two regions located in Southern highlands of Tanzania are characterized by mountains, hill and valleys?

(i) ___________________________________________________ 

(ii) ___________________________________________________

4. Study the following picture and then answer question (a) – (d) by writing the correct answer in the space provided.

(a) Which source of water is seen on the picture? __________________________________________________

(b) Which economic activity may be conducted in the area shown in the picture? __________________________________________________

(c) Which environmental effect can be caused by activities conducted by cows and human as shown in the picture? _________________________________________________

(d) What method can be used to conserve the water source seen on the picture? __________________________________________________

 SECTION B: ARTS AND SPORTS (24 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

5. Answer items (i) – (iv) by choosing the letter of the correct answer and write it in the box provided.

(i) Which among the following are examples of emotional practices?

1. Joy, dressing and eating
2. Jumping, joy and playing
3. Sadness, anger and joy
4. Anger, jumping and singing

(ii) What can be used to dry an object which is modelled by using a slab and coiling technique?

1. Fire
2. Vapour
3. Towel
4. Soil

(iii) What is the name of the representation of a real object which is obtained through drawing?

1. Camera
2. Picture
3. Poster
4. Flyer

 (iv) Which factor must be considered when singing a two-part harmony?

1. The second voice is above the first voice
2. The second voice is parallel to the first voice
3. The second voice and first voice being heard in turns
4. The second voice is below the first voice

6. Answers items (a) – (e) by choosing the correct answer from the box and write it in the space provided.

Pupil’s name_____________________________
Assessment number____________________
Region_____________________________
Council____________________________

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

STANDARD FOUR MOCK EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT: ARTS AND SPORTS

Time: 1:30 Hours June 2025

INSTRUCTIONS

1. The paper consists of Sections A and B with a total of 8 questions
2. Answer all questions
3. Write answers in spaces provided per each question
4. Write your name and candidate’s number in each page in spaces provided
5. Use a blue or black ink pen to answer this examination

SECTION A: GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT (26 Marks)

1. Choose the correct answer from among given alternatives and then write the letter of the correct answer in the provided space

i] Which relief feature is suitable for establishing settlement?

1. Plain
2. Mountain
3. Valley
4. Hill

ii] When you are facing the side where the sun rises, which cardinal direction will be on your left?

1. Right
2. South
3. West
4.  North

iii] What is the name of an administrative area that includes several villages or streets?

1. Ward
2. Street
3. Village
4. Hamlet

iv] Pupils clean the classroom in order to remove dust, which may cause respiratory diseases such as;

1. Diabetes
2. Cholera
3. Asthma
4. Malaria

v] If you see dots close together on the map, what does it mean?

1. Few people
2. Many people
3. Many trees
4. A lot of water

vi] What places does low population normally represent on a map?

1. Urban areas
2. Rural areas
3. Near rivers
4.  Near the ocean

2. Choose the correct word from the box below to answer the following questions:

i] One of the cause of global warming and climate change _______________

ii] The elevation of the land including mountains, valley, hills, plains and plateaus _______

iii] One of the techniques of dealing with industrial waste_______________

iv] The map which shows the distribution of weather in a certain area___________

3. Filling in the blanks to complete the following sentences:

i] Identify one activity for conserving school environment; ___________________

ii] In which year was the National Environmental Management Council (NEMC) established __________

4. Carefully study the following map below and the answer the questions that follow;

Questions:

i] In which direction is the football pitch from the picnic area? _______________________

ii] In which direction is the restaurant from the picnic area? ______________________

iii] From the football pitch, which direction will you take to reach the swimming pool? _____________

iv] In which direction is the tree plantation from the picnic area? ____________________

SECTION B:

ARTS AND SPORTS (24 Marks)

5. Choose the most correct answer in the following questions.

i] What should a singer focus on while singing to achieve the correct tone?

1. Opening the mouth properly while singing
2. Closing the mouth while singing
3. Singing without considering the song's tempo
4. Singing without considering tone

ii] “Asha wants to know why singers pay attention to diction and tone”. Explain to her the importance of paying attention to diction and tone in singing.

1. To adjust noise during singing
2. To make a song attractive to the audience
3. To produce bad voice
4. To reduce singer's voice

iii] Which of the following statements is correct concerning singing in two voices?

1. The second voice is above the first voice
2. The second voice is parallel to the first voice
3. The second voice is below the first voice
4. All answers are correct

iv] A sound with specific measure and quality is called_______

1. Soprano
2. Tone
3. Modelling
4. Singing

6. Choose the correct answer from the box and then write it in the space provided.

i] How many players are there in one complete football team? ________________

ii] A person who oversees the rules at the game is known as ________________________

iii] Clothes that are worn by an actor or actress during acting are called ___________________

iv] A traditional game in which participants compete to chase chicken and catch is known as _________________________

v] A person who has skills to send a message in work of art is called _____________________

7. Name two voices that are involved in singing in two-part harmony.

i] _________________________

ii] _________________________

8. Study the following picture and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions

i] Which type of traditional game is shown in figure above? ______________________________

ii] What will happen if the middle player catches the ball? ___________________________________________________________

iii] Explain one benefit of the game shown in figure above? ___________________________________________________________