Canoeing (Special Paper) September 2026

QUESTION 1

Define a canoe in terms of the Inland Waters Shipping Act, Chapter 13:06.[1 Mark]

QUESTION 2

Which is the tallest stork species found on the Zambezi River? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 3

What hand signal indicates that a first-aid kit is required? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 4

Are crocodile teeth thecodont, acrodont or pleurodont? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 5

Which fish species commonly jumps across or over canoes? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 6

What is the scientific name of Kariba Weed? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 7

Which Combretum species is known as River Combretum? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 8

How many countries does the Zambezi River flow through? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 9

What is the ideal position of heavy gear in a canoe? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 10

How far from the water should a fire be lit? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 11

Which zodiac constellation is most conspicuous in July evenings along the Zambezi? [1 Mark]

QUESTION 12

What is the difference between a canoe and a kayak? [2 Marks]

QUESTION 13

Name the two wildlife areas flanking the Zambezi River beyond Chirundu. [2 Marks]

QUESTION 14

Name another notable waterfall along the Zambezi besides Victoria Falls. [1 Mark]

QUESTION 15

Name the two largest left-hand tributaries of the Middle Zambezi River.        [2 Marks]

QUESTION 16 .

Why is spacing important in a canoe flotilla? [2 Marks]

QUESTION 17

State any three situations you would use a straight-line keel canoe? [3 Marks]

QUESTION 18

How can malaria be prevented when camping near a river? [3 Marks]

QUESTION 19

Name two predators of crocodile eggs in Zimbabwe. [1Mark]

QUESTION 20

Describe the nest of the Spotted-backed Weaver. [3Marks]

QUESTION 21

Give two reasons why frogs call. [2 Marks]

QUESTION 22

Name three highly specialized, radical structural features that make Lesser Flamingo perfect filter algae feeders? [3Marks]

QUESTION 23

As a Professional Hunter/Guide, how can canoeing improve the client’s safari experience? [2Marks]

QUESTION 24

What are the four components of search and rescue? [2 Marks]

QUESTION 25

What is your immediate action when a bull hippo overturns a client’s canoe? [4 Marks]

QUESTION 26

The choice of canoe design depends on water conditions, trip purpose, and the skill level of the paddlers. Can you identify and explain four (4) different canoe designs and their suitability for various water conditions and purposes? [8 Marks]