Joyce

Geography brainstorming

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“Mum, I have been favored!” Joyce said happily as soon as she stepped down from the motorcycle.

“(Stands) what is it Joyce?” Mrs. Evelyn said.

“Guess what mum?” Joyce said standing in front of Mrs. Evelyn.

“What? I am curious to know,” Mrs. Evelyn said.

“I have received a scholarship!” Joyce said.

“Scholarship? Wow! How?” Mrs. Evelyn said.

“Mum, let’s wash the clothes, I will disclose it to you after the washing, Joyce said.

“No! I want to know now,” Mrs. Evelyn said curiously.

“Well, if you insist. Mr. Joshua has given me scholarship. He said he liked my behaviors and wittiness” Joyce said.

“Oh my God. I can’t believe this. Thank you Jesus,” Mrs. Evelyn said.

“I am very happy mum,” Joyce said.

“I am happy too. Take a hug,” Mrs. Evelyn said and hugged Joyce.

“Now, can I join you in the washing?” Joyce said.

“Yes. I am almost done though,” Mrs. Evelyn said.

    Mrs. Evelyn and Joyce washed the clothes and soon dried them on the clothesline.

    All students walk to schools since it is a Monday’s morning. Joyce was in company of a friend as she walks to school.

“Good morning students,” the principal, Mr. Lucky said.

“Good morning sir,” the students chorused.

“How are you doing today?” Mr. Lucky said.

“We are fine sir,” the students said.

“That is good. I want you to listen to the pieces of information I have for you. Firstly, the second term examination will commence today, defaulters won’t be allowed to write the examination. Secondly, to my upper basic 3 students, I hope you are prepared for your NECOSSCE? As I have said times without numbers, the examination will commence by June. I pray God Keep us till then. Also, I want you all to keep to the school etiquettes today and all through this week. Have a nice stay in school. If there is any other information, I won’t hesitate to inform you all before the end of today. You can go to your respective classrooms now,” Mr. Lucky said.

    Soon, the Geography teacher, Mr. Smith walks in.

“Hello scholar!” Mr. Smith said.

“Good morning sir,” the students chorused.

“Morning to you all. I hope you are set by now for your upcoming examination?” Mr. Smith said.

“Yes sir,” the majority of the students said.

“Good. Since we have covered our syllabus in Geography, I think we need to brainstorm. What’s your view on this?” Mr. Smith said.

“We love that sir,” the students said.

“Alright. No chorused answer. Whenever you want to answer a question, you raise your hand. Question one, which of the following is not a proof that the earth is spherical? (A) The Earth’s horizon as seen from a ship (B) Planetary bodies as observed from telescopes (C) The Earth’s shadow on the moon during an eclipse (D) The four seasons (E) Sunrise and sunset,” Mr. Smith said.

(Students raise their hands)

“Janet, let us hear you,” Mr. Smith said.

“The answer is E,” Janet said convincingly.

“No! Listen to questions before giving answers. The sun rises from the East of the pole and sets from the West of the pole. These occur at different times for different poles. If the earth is flat in shape, then sunrise and sunset will be at the same time for all the poles. Therefore, option E for this question is wrong. Who has a contrary answer?” Mr. Smith said.

“The answer is D,” Peter said.

“Correct! Option D is the correct answer. Question two, Lines of longitude can be best described as (A) the angular distance of a place north or south of the equator. (B) imaginary lines on the Earth’s on the surface joining the north and south poles. (C) great circles numbered from 0° to 90°. (D) the distance of a place East or West of the Greenwich meridian. (E) semi-circles on the globes,” Mr. Smith said and adjusted his recommended eye-glasses for myopia.

“The answer is B!” Joyce said.

“Correct!” You tried. Question three, the commentary of a football match which started at 4 p.m. on Friday in Teheran (60°E) would be heard in Seoul (150°E) at (A) 10 a.m. on Friday. (B) 5 p.m. on Friday. (C) 10 p.m. on Thursday. (D) 9 a.m. on Saturday (E) 10 p.m. on Friday, Mr. Smith said.

(Hands are raised)

“Jefferson, let’s hear you,” Mr. Smith said.

“The answer is D,” Jefferson said.

“You are wrong. Any other attempt?” Mr. Smith said.

(No hand was raised)

“Don’t tell me you have all forgotten how to work out this question. I taught you something related to this in your Upper basic one. (Takes the chalk) Listen to me as I solve and explain. What then is the answer?” Mr. Smith said.

“The answer is E!” the students said joyfully.

“Correct! Question four, which of the following statements is not correct? (A) Basalls and granites contain small and large crystals respectively. (B) Sedimentary rocks which are gardened by compression are called stratified rocks. (C) Igneous rocks occur in layers and contain fossils (D) Rocks changed by great heat and pressure are known as metamorphic rocks. (E) Calcareous rocks are formed from the remains of living organisms. Who knows the correct answer to this question?” Mr. Smith said.

(Few hands are raised)

“It’s like you guys are not prepared for your examination. I was expecting everyone’s hand up. Jeffrey! I haven’t see your hand up and you haven’t answer any question. Answer this question.

“(Stands and scratches his forehead) The correct answer is C because Igneous rocks do not contain fossils,” Jeffrey said.

“That is very correct and I love that. Keep it up,” Mr. Smith said.

“Thank you sir,” Jeffrey said and sat down.

“Question five, residual mountains are those caused by (A) denudation (B) residue (C) faulting (D) vulcanicity (E) folding. Who knows the answer?” Mr. Smith said.

“The correct answer is A!” Gideon said.

“Correct. Question six, the following conditions are favorable for the formation of deltas except (A) strong current running at right angles to the River mouth. (B) active vertical erosion in the upper course of the river. (C) sheltered and almost tideless coast. (D) absence of large lakes in the river course. (E) shallow sea adjoining the delta. I need no chorused answer. Julius, let’s hear you,” Mr. Smith said.

“The answer is E!” Julius said convincingly.

“No! Any other answer? Joyce, give your answer,” Mr. Smith said.

“The correct answer is A!” Joyce said.

“Correct! Strong current running at right angles to the River mouth are unfavorable for the formation of deltas. Question seven, the direction of flow of ocean is determined mainly by the (A) location of the earth and the location of the land and sea breezes. (B) shape of the continents and the temperature of the continental interior. (C) prevailing winds and the great depth of the ocean. (D) great depth of the ocean and the amount of fresh water inflow. (E) prevailing winds and the rotation of the earth. Who knows the answer to this question?” Mr. Smith said.

“The correct answer is E,” Maryam said.

“That is very correct Maryam. Question eight, Diurnal range of temperature is the (A) average of the highest and lowest monthly temperature. (B) difference between the maximum and the minimum temperature for a year. (C) average of the minimum and maximum daily temperature. (D) difference between the maximum and minimum temperature for a month. (E) difference between the highest and the lowest temperature for a day. Daniella, let’s hear you?” Mr. Smith said.

“Mr. Smith, the correct answer is E,” Daniella said confidently.

“Correct. Question nine, which of the following statements best explains the absence or sparsity of undergrowth in the equatorial rain forest? (A) Very little rain reaches the ground because of the dense vegetation. (B) There is too much precipitation which destroys the undergrowth. (C) The taller trees cut off most of the sunlight. (D) Most of the precipitation is usually cleared by run-off after heavy thunderstorms. (E) The trees have very strong and large roots which prevent undergrowth. Who knows the correct answer?” Mr. Smith said and yawned.

“The answer is C,” Peter said.

“Correct. I just yawned. I am very tired now. Let’s draw the curtain for the day with this question. Question ten, all the following are true of ECOWAS except that (A) it is an international organization. (B) it is pen to all countries of West Africa. (C) it’s aim is to promote economic cooperation among member countries. (D) it allows citizens of member countries to stay for at least ninety days within any country. (E) non-payment of annual subvention by any member country leads to loss of membership. Who knows the answer to this question?” Mr. Smith said.

(A lot of hands are raised)

“I love this. I taught you the topic, ECOWAS, of a recent and I am happy it is still lingering in your memory. Let’s echo the answer together. One-two, go!!” Mr. Smith said.

“The answer is E!” the students said happily.

“Correct. All the aforementioned questions are excerpted From WASSCE past questions, 1989 objective questions to be precise. At your leisure time, you can go through more questions. I also recommend you read essential geography textbook in preparation for your NECOSSCE. If time permits us, I will take you through more past geography questions before we vacate. We can also do that in the course of the holiday tutorial as the case may be. Thank you all for your time and God bless. A round of applause for your humble selves,” Mr. Smith said.

“(Claps) Thank you sir!” the students said euphorically.

“You are welcome,” Mr. Smith said and left the classroom.