The mass of air whose isobars form a circular shape, with low pressure in the centre and increasing towards the outside, is known as?

• A. hurricane
• B. typhoon
• C. harmathan
• D. cyclone

The solid part of the ecosystem is referred to as the

• A. atmosphere
• B. hydrosphere
• C. biosphere
• D. lithosphere

The process of removing an elected official by the electorate after an election is termed

• A. impeachment
• B. plebiscite
• C. recall
• D. referendum

(a) Why is scarcity a fundamental problem in Economics? [6 marks]

(b) Give a reason on why Economics is a (i) science; (ii) social science [3 marks each]

(c) How do governments solve the problem of scarcity? [8 marks

The most popular means through which citizens of a country can participate in politics is by

• A. being members of political parties
• B. engaging in constructive criticism
• C. engaging in political debates
• D. voting in elections

During the trial before Pontius Pilate, which Roman custom allowed the release of one prisoner during Passover?

• A. Barabbas
• B. Pax Romana
• C. Prima Nocte
• D. Quinquennium

A disadvantage of a joint-stock company is?

• A. unlimited liability
• B. limited liability
• C. continuity
• D. loss of controlling interest

A conurbation is a settlement

• A. with about 500.000 people
• B. whose people are predominantly farmers
• C. in which two or more towns have joined together with each retaining its identity
• D. where a large number of town join together over a considerable area

A crescentic depositional feature found in desert mice is

• A. rock pedestal
• B. zeugen
• C. Yangdang
• D. Barchan dune

A soil which consists of a mixture of and, silt and clay in equal quantities is described as

• A. humus
• B. alluvial soil
• C. sandy clay
• D. loam