BECE 2014 Social Studies Questions Paper 2 (Essay)

JUNE 2014
SOCIAL STUDIES 2

PAPER 1 – ESSAY
1 hour

This paper consists of three sections: I, II and III.
Answer three questions only, choosing one question from each section

SECTION I
THE ENVIRONMENT
Answer one question only from this section

1. (a) Differentiate between a map and a sketch. [4 marks] (b) List the four main cardinal points that are used in showing direction. [4 marks] (c) State the two main seasons and the periods in which they occur in Ghana. [4 marks] (d) Describe how a cyclonic rainfall occurs. [8 marks]

2. (a) List any two major relief features in Ghana. [4 marks] (b) List four oceans of the world. [4 marks] (c) Outline four ways by which the forest vegetation in Ghana can be preserved. [12 marks]

SECTION II
GOVERNANCE, POLITICS AND STABILITY
Answer one question only from this section

3. (a) Explain the term colonization. [4 marks] (b) Highlight four positive effects of colonization on Ghana. [16 marks]

4. Outline five contributions of the District Assemblies to the development of Ghana. [20 marks]

SECTION III
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Answer one question only from this section

5. (a) State four reasons why people embark on tours to different places. [4 marks] (b) Explain four ways in which tourism is important to the development of Ghana. [16 marks]

6. (a) Explain the term natural disaster and give two examples. [4 marks] (b) Outline four reasons why a good layout is necessary for a descent settlement. [16 marks]

END OF PAPER 2