Canoeing (Special Paper), February 2025

CANOEING

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.1 Name at least (??) TWO essential items that should be present in a canoe to ensure the safety of clients. 2 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.2 Provide TWO advantages of using a longer canoe compared to a shorter one on a water body. 2 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.3 Mana Pools consists of four pools. Name them. 4 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.4 Name any TWO man-made lakes along the Zambezi River. 3 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.5 List FOUR ways in which we can use a baobab tree. 4 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.6

On average, how long can a hippo stay submerged underwater without coming up for air. 2 mks
What is the gestation period of a hippo? 1 mk
What are the recommended safety procedures for navigating past a hippo while canoeing? 2 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.7 In which country and province does the Zambezi have its source? 2 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.8

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.9 What are the key factors to consider when selecting a campsite for an overnight stay? 5 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.10 What FIVE key points should you cover when briefing your clients before a canoe trip to ensure their safety and enjoyment? 5 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.11 What is the standard number of paddles required for a canoe carrying two clients? 1 mk

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.12 State any FOUR functions of wetlands in the ecosystem. 4 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.13 What are the dimensions of Kariba Dam wall, specifically its length and height? 2 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.14 Name any TWO Night Herons that occur on the Zambezi River.2 mks

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.15 As a canoe guide leading a trip on the Zambezi River, what is the best method for disposing of the following types of waste?

CAN.FEB.2025 – QU.16 In your opinion is a solitary bull hippo more dangerous than a group of hippos? 1 mk

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