EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS SERVICE (EAES)
ETHIOPIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION (ESSLCE)
GEOGRAPHY EXAMINATION
HAMLIE, 2015 E.C JULY 2023 G.C

1. Which of the following is the southern limit of the Western lowlands?

1. Baro-Akobo lowlands
2. Abay-Dinder lowlands
3. Omo-Ghibe lowlands
4. Tekezze-Angereb lowlands

2. Which one describes the general characteristics of Ethiopian rivers?

1. They are very suitable for water transportation.
2. Most rivers originate from lowland areas.
3. They are very perennial with steady volume of water.
4. They serve as domestic and international boundaries.

3. What characterizes the inland drainage system of Ethiopia?

1. It drains most parts of the northwestern Ethiopia.
2. It includes the river basins of the Omo-Ghibe.
3. Its rivers join the Red sea during the summer season.
4. It is the largest in terms of the discharge of water.

4. Which one of the following explains the temporal variation of rainfall in Ethiopia?

1. Spring is the rainy season in most parts of Ethiopia.
2. In Autumn, many places in Ethiopia receive the highest rainfall.
3. There is little seasonal variation in the amount of rain in Ethiopia.
4. The lowlands of Afar typically receive rain in summer.