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Key Facts: NSSCO Geography 6137 Exam
6137
NSSCO Geography syllabus code
NIED NSSCO Geography Syllabus
3 papers
Compulsory Papers 1, 2 and 3
NIED NSSCO Geography scheme of assessment
200
Total marks across Papers 1–3 (75 + 65 + 60)
NIED NSSCO Geography Syllabus
37.5/32.5/30
Paper 1 / Paper 2 / Paper 3 weighting (%)
NIED NSSCO Geography Syllabus
A–G
Grade scale (G = minimum satisfactory)
NIED NSSCO Geography Syllabus / grade descriptions
1:50 000
Paper 2 topographic map scale (SADC country)
NIED NSSCO Geography Paper 2 requirements
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
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NSSCO Geography 6137 is examined by DNEA through three compulsory written papers (Paper 1 thematic, Paper 2 skills/mapwork, Paper 3 investigation), totalling 200 marks with grades A–G. This page’s 100 free questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation aligned to the NIED syllabus — not an official past paper or full three-paper simulation.
Sample NSSCO Geography 6137 Practice Questions
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1Which three layers make up the Earth’s structure as required in NSSCO Geography?
2Plate movement is mainly driven by which process in the mantle?
3At a divergent (constructive) plate margin, plates mainly:
4Deep-sea trenches and volcanic island arcs are most closely associated with which plate setting?
5Exfoliation (onion-skin weathering) is an example of which weathering type?
6Which pair correctly matches a weathering process to its type?
7In a drainage basin, the watershed is best defined as:
8In the upper course of a typical river valley, which landform is most characteristic?
9Which process moves the largest bed-load particles along a river bed by rolling and sliding?
10Abrasion, deflation and attrition are erosional processes associated mainly with:
About the NSSCO Geography 6137 Exam
NSSCO Geography (6137) is Namibia’s Ordinary Level senior secondary geography qualification for Grades 10–11. The NIED syllabus is organised into Physical Geography; Economic activities and the use of resources; Population and Settlement Studies; and Research Techniques and Map Reading Skills, with strong Namibia-focused case content on arid landscapes, water resources, wildlife management and settlement.
Assessment
Paper 1 (2 hours, 75 marks, 37.5%): six structured questions — two each from Physical Geography, Economic activities and the use of resources, and Population and Settlement Studies; answer three (one from each section). Paper 2 (1 hour 45 minutes, 65 marks, 32.5%): skills-based paper including a 1:50 000 full-colour topographic map from a SADC country; answer all questions. Paper 3 (2 hours, 60 marks, 30%): two investigation questions (one physical, one human); answer all. All three papers are compulsory.
Time Limit
Paper 1: 2 hours; Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes; Paper 3: 2 hours
Passing Score
Grades A–G (G = minimum satisfactory); below G is not recorded on the certificate
Exam Fee
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees. (Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment (DNEA), Namibia)
NSSCO Geography 6137 Exam Content Outline
Physical Geography
Earth structure and plate tectonics; physical, chemical and biological weathering; river, wind/aeolian and coastal/marine processes and landforms; weather, climate and natural vegetation — including Namib wind-deposited dunes (e.g. Sossusvlei star dunes, Swakopmund seif dunes).
Economic Activities and Use of Resources
Agricultural systems; fishing; mining and industry; leisure and tourism; energy; sustainable water management (groundwater, surface water, dams, boreholes, desalination); and wildlife utilisation including Etosha National Park, northern conservancies and ecotourism.
Population and Settlement Studies
Population dynamics, distribution and density; socio-economic impacts of HIV and AIDS; rural and urban settlement patterns; urbanisation and related challenges in Namibia.
Research Techniques and Map Reading Skills
Enquiry design, sampling (random, systematic, stratified), questionnaires and observation; data presentation; and topographic map skills (grid references, scale, bearings, contours) assessed especially on Paper 2.
How to Pass the NSSCO Geography 6137 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grades A–G (G = minimum satisfactory); below G is not recorded on the certificate
- Assessment: Paper 1 (2 hours, 75 marks, 37.5%): six structured questions — two each from Physical Geography, Economic activities and the use of resources, and Population and Settlement Studies; answer three (one from each section). Paper 2 (1 hour 45 minutes, 65 marks, 32.5%): skills-based paper including a 1:50 000 full-colour topographic map from a SADC country; answer all questions. Paper 3 (2 hours, 60 marks, 30%): two investigation questions (one physical, one human); answer all. All three papers are compulsory.
- Time limit: Paper 1: 2 hours; Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes; Paper 3: 2 hours
- Exam fee: A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSSCO Geography 6137?
NSSCO Geography (syllabus code 6137) is Namibia’s Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level geography qualification for Grades 10–11, with learning content published by NIED and national examinations administered by DNEA.
How is NSSCO Geography assessed?
All learners take Papers 1, 2 and 3. Paper 1 (2 hours, 75 marks, 37.5%) requires three structured answers (one from each thematic section). Paper 2 (1 hour 45 minutes, 65 marks, 32.5%) is skills-based with a 1:50 000 SADC topographic map. Paper 3 (2 hours, 60 marks, 30%) assesses geographical investigation techniques. Grades available are A–G.
What grade is needed to pass NSSCO Geography?
Learners are graded A–G. Grade G is the minimum satisfactory grade; performance below G is not recorded on the certificate.
How much does the NSSCO Geography exam cost?
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular at the time of writing. Confirm fees with DNEA or your centre, and do not use NAMCOL tuition amounts as the national exam fee.
Are these official DNEA examination questions?
No. Official assessment uses structured free-response, mapwork and investigative papers. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus revision only.
What Namibia topics should I prioritise?
Prioritise arid-land wind processes and Namib dunes, water scarcity management (dams, boreholes, desalination, shared rivers), wildlife conservation and conservancies/ecotourism, and settlement/population patterns — alongside Paper 2 map skills and Paper 3 enquiry methods.