P250 1 Uace Samplepaper 2026 Guide

© 2026 Uganda National Examinations Board Turn Over UGANDA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education P250/1 GEOGRAPHY (PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY) SCORING GUIDE FOR THE SAMPLE PAPER Page 2 of 9 P250/1 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY SAMPLE PAPER SCORING GUIDE In assessing the candidate’s work, the scorer shall look for knowledge, reasoning/ thinking skills, and application of knowledge and coherent presentation of the work . The candidate who gets the maximum score in each part must have scored at least ¾ of what is expected in that part of the task. SECTION A (Compulsory) Item 1 Indicators of Achievement: The candidate is required to use geographical knowledge in the context of map, to think critically, and to apply solutions coherently in a problem situation . The write-up should have; (i) Introduction -Clearly describes the location, landscape, climate and vegetation of Awer. -draws a cross section of the area between Gurugu (972235) and Patiko (043248). (ii) The Body -The candidate analyses the topography of the area from the map and deduce climate of the place from altitude and the vegetation typ e shown in the map and; -Proposes economic activities that can be supported by the climate and topography of the area. (iii) Conclusion -The candidate makes a summary of the main points in the write u p, and emphasizes the most critical ones. Sample expected responses Introduction  Awer is found between 393°E - 410°E, and 312°N- 331°N. The area is generally flat with an isolated hill, and altitude of 086 t0 1080 feet above sea level.  The vegetation is woodland and shrub with isolated forests. Given the mid- altitude and generally flat topography, and savanna like vegetation, the a rea must experience Savanna type of climate.  This type of climate is characterized by high temperature of 20°c -30°c, moderate …