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August 1993
SOCIAL STUDIES
SOLUTIONS
SECTION B
ESSAY
PART I
MAP SKILLS AND ENVIRONMENT
7.
8.
(a)
Direction of Kissi from Tamo
North east
(b)
Distance in kilometres along the class one road from Aplu to the bridge across River Lawi
10 km (or 9.5 km or 10.5 km)
(c)
Direction of flow of River Lawi
From north-east to south-west
(d)
Feature marked X at the mouth of River Lawi
Estuary
(e)
The main two lines of communication.
Railway and road
(f)
Products which are likely to be exported through the Tamo port.
Sugar cane, gold and timber
[any two]
(a)
Types of rainfall
 Convectional
 Relief or orographic
 Frontal or cyclonic
(b)
Rain fall formation – diagram
(i) Convectional
Convectional
 Warm water vapour rises (evaporates) from the surfaces of land and water bodies when
they are heated.
 The water vapour rises higher and higher into the atmosphere.
 The higher it rises, the cooler it becomes.
 When it gets into the upper layers of the atmosphere, it condenses to form cumulus
clouds.
 The cumulus clouds develop into cumulus congestus then into cumulonimbus clouds
when cooling continues
 The cumulonimbus clouds condense further and fall as rain
 (Convectional rain is usually accompanied by thunder and lightning)
(ii) Relief or Orographic
Relief or Orographic
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Air mass / wind blows towards a highland / mountain
The air mass is forced upwards on the windward side
The rising air cools (adiabatic cooling) and condenses to form cumulus clouds
The cumulus clouds develop into cumulus congestus then into cumulonimbus clouds
as cooling continues
 The cumulonimbus clouds condense further and fall as rain
 The rain is heavier on the windward side than on the leeward side.
(iii) Cyclonic or Frontal
Cyclonic or Frontal
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Two air masses (one warm, the other cold) meet and form a front.
The warmer air rises over the colder air, since it is lighter /has lower density
As the warm air continues to rise, it cools and condenses to form cumulus clouds
The cumulus clouds develop into cumulus congestus then into cumulonimbus clouds
as cooling continues
 The cumulonimbus clouds condense further and fall as rain
PART II
THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY
9.
(a)
Qualities that made Osei Tutu a good ruler of the Asantes
(i)
(ii)
He was hardworking and selfless
He was humble and willing to learn (he learnt the art of traditional leadership from the
chiefs of Akwamu and Denkyira)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
He was very honest (truthful)
He was brave / courageous
He was intelligent and skilful as a leader.
[any four]
(b)
Things Osei Tutu did to keep the Asantes united
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
10.
He moved the capital of the Asante kingdom from Kumawu to Kumasi.
He delegated some of his powers to some sub-chiefs outside the Asante traditional royal
clan (Oyoko)
Together with Komfo Anokyi, he produced The Golden Stool as the spirit of the Asantes
and also as a unity symbol
He introduced the Adaekese festival, which brings all Asantes together periodically and
helps to keep the bond of unity.
He strengthened the militant group (army) to maintain the security and sovereignty of the
kingdom
[any three]
(a)
Sources from which fish are caught in Ghana.
 Sea
 Rivers
 Lakes
 Lagoons
 Ponds
 Streams
[any four]
(b)
Ways by which the fish are caught.
(i)
Fishing Nets
 A fishing net is thrown into the water body and left to stay for some time.
 After a while some fish(es) may swim close to / into the nets.
 The net is then pulled back into the boat or dragged onto the land to trap/ catch the
fish(es).
(ii)
Fishhook
 A bait (a piece of food used to attract fish) is attached to a fishhook.
 The hook is dropped into the water body using a line and sinker.
 A fish that tries to eat the bait is caught by the hook.
 The hook is then pulled up to remove the fish
(iii)
Baskets
 A basket is lowered into the water body
 It is either left to stay for fish to swim in or moved by hand to catch fish
 It is quickly pulled up and the fish(es) caught removed.
(iv)
Fish trap
 A special fish trap (usually with a bait) is set in the water and left for some time
 After a while, fish / fishes may get caught in the trap, if they attempt to get the bait.
 The fish trap is then taken out to remove the fish(es)
[any two]
(c)
(i)
Types of fish caught
Mudfish, Salmon, Tuna, Herrings, tilapia, catfish
[any two]
(ii)
Methods of preserving fish
 drying
 freezing
 salting
 frying
 smoking
 canning
[any two]
PART III
WEST AFRICA, AFRICA AND THE WORLD
11.
(a)
Major activity which brought foreigners into West Africa
Exploration and trade
(b)
Effects of the coming of the foreigners on the lives of the people of West Africa
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
Positive Effects
Introduction of formal education by the establishment of schools and colleges
Introduction of currency notes and coins as the medium of exchange to replace the barter
system.
The spread of Christianity
The introduction of the formal legal system to maintain law and order
The establishment of clinics and hospitals
The development of alphabet for local languages, writing and reading.
The introduction of improved farming methods for higher yield
The improvement / development of architecture
12.
(a)
(ix)
(x)
The creation of tourist sites
The development of better infrastructure, eg, roads, railway lines, harbour, etc
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
(xv)
(xvi)
(xvii)
(xviii)
Negative Effects
Changes in our cultural system
Over-dependence on the colonial masters
Loss of national identity
Exploitation of our natural resources
The loss of active manpower through the Trans-Atlantic slave trade
Loss of respect and dignity of Africans
Mental slavery – inability of directing our own affairs
Collapse of local / traditional industries
[any four]
Achievements of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society (A.R.P.S)
(i)
It opposed / resisted the payment of house / property tax
(ii)
It helped to abolish the land bill
(iii)
It protected the property rights of the locals
(iv)
It fought for the payment of compensation to the land owners
(v)
It helped in the struggle for independence from colonial rule
(vi)
It influenced the colonial administration to treat the people fairly
[any five]
(b)
Reasons why the Aborigines Rights Protection Society collapsed.
(i)
The passing away of John Mensah Sarbah, who was an excellent lawyer.
(ii)
Several members left the society to join the National Congress of British West
Africa, when it was formed.
(iii)
Leadership struggle within the society weakened it
(iv)
Governor Gordon Guggisberg‟s constitutional reforms concerning a Provincial House of
Chiefs affected the ideas of the society.
(v)
Financial difficulties due to the withdrawal of their major financier, Jacob Sey
(vi)
Lack of proper implementation strategies for their decisions and policies.
[any five]