GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

State five characteristics of bar graph

1/3/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2000 Section B Question 6 with Answers.

The table below shows items exported from countries A and B. Use it to answer questions (a), (b, and (c)

(a) (i) Name the main export item of each country

A- Maize
B- Fertilizer

(ii) Calculate the percentage of the export item with the least tonnage in each country

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Give four reasons why Kenya should become an industrialized country

1/3/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2000 Section B Question 8 with Answers.

(a) Give four reasons why Kenya should become an industrialized country

Diversity- to diversify her economy
Employment - to create more employment opportunities
Self sufficiency- For self sufficiency/ reduce importation/ save foreign exchange
Use resources – To make maximum use of her resources/ raw materials
Standard of – To uplift the standard of living of the citizens
Value/ quality – to be able to increase the value of her exports/ quality
B.O – To improve balance her trade

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Explain three conditions that favour irrigation farming in Kenya

1/3/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2000 Section B Question 7 with Answers.

(a) Describe the stages in the reclamation of land from the sea in the Netherlands

Protective dykes/ sea walls are constructed enclosing the part of the sea to be reclaimed
Ring canals are constructed
Pumping stations are installed to pump out sea water from the area enclosed by the dyke
Water is pumped out of the area enclosed by the dyke
Reeds are sown to help out the soil
Drainage ditches and more pumping stations are made on the land being reclaimed
Drainage pipes are laid below the soil
The area is divided into regular portions using inner dykes and ring canals
Soils treated with chemical to lower salinity
The drained land is flushed with fresh water to remove salt from the soil
Pumping out water from the polders is a continuous process to prevent water from accumulating
Sequence must be followed

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Name two non-renewable sources of energy.

28/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2002 Section B Question 8.

a ( i) Name two non-renewable sources of energy.

Petroleum /oil
Natural gas
Uranium
Coal/peat

(ii) Explain four physical factors that influence the location of a hydroelectric power station.

Presence of large volume of water from a river /Lake / large catchments area to provide water to drive the turbines
Regular / constant supply of water to ensure continuous generation of power
Hard basement rock to provide a firm foundation for the construction of a dam
Provide space for reservoir
Non-porous rock to prevent seepage

b) A part from generating H.E.), give three other benefits that have resulted from the construction of Masing Dam.

It filters silt to save the other dams which are down stream
It provides a fishing ground for the local communities
It provides water for domestic use.
It is a tourist attraction/reaction
The dam provides a link role river Tana.
Water for irrigation
Provides employment
Non-exhaustible/ renewable.
Lean to use / non-pollutant
Relatively heap
Easy to use
Adjustable to any fraction of energy using transformers
Convenient to use in a variety of ways.

a ( i) Name two non-renewable sources of energy. (ii) Explain four physical factors that influence the location of a hydroelectric power station. b) A part from generating H.E.), give three other benefits that have resulted from the construction of Masing Dam. c) Explain three benefits that would result form rural electrification in Kenya. d) In what three ways did the power shortages resulting from the drought of the years 1999 and 2000 affect the industrial sector in Kenya.

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Use the sketch map of lake Victoria below to answer question.(a)

28/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2002 Section A Question 4.

Use the sketch map of lake Victoria below to answer question.(a)

a) Name the lake ports marked P,Q and R

P Jinja
Q Bukoba
R Mwanza

b) Outline two advantages of using containers while handling goods at the port of Kisumu.

They guard against destruction of goods
They make loading and offloading of goods easy
They are even in shape hence occupy less space.
They guard against theft of goods.
It saves time when loading and offloading is easy.

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State three measures that have been taken to conserve fisheries in Kenya.

28/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2002 Section A Question 3.

a) State three measures that have been taken to conserve fisheries in Kenya.

The over fished areas are being restocked.
There are laws enacted against indiscriminate fishing / types of nests/ seasons for fishing areas free for fishing.
Special hatcheries have been set up for artificial fertilization of eggs pisciculture.
Disposal of effluent into fisheries is prohibited / control of water pollution through legislation.
Research is carried out of expand and improve fisheries
Institutions have been set up to train personnel to manage fisheries.

b) Give four reasons why Norway is a great fishing nation.

It has an extensive continental shelf.
Its water are rich in plankton
It has a long forded coastline which provides sheltered waters ideal of fishing / breeding ground for fish.
Cold climate / rugged terrain drove people to fishing
Norway has a long tradition in sailing and fishing
Its cool climate makes preservation of fish easy / it has advanced technology in fish preservation / fishing advance techniques.

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Give three problems experienced in the implementation of the National Food Policy.

28/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2002 Section A Question 2.

a) Give three problems experienced in the implementation of the National Food Policy.

To ensure self sufficiency in foodstuffs.
To ensure that there are sufficient food reserves
To ensure that every citizen has access to sufficient foodstuffs.
To ensure that the available food is of balanced nutritional value
To give government control over exports / import of food
To allow free movement of foodstuffs within the country.

b)Drought / floods have caused food shortages.

Food storage facilities are inadequate.
Farmers have little information on the expected weather trend to enable them plan their calendar.
Inadequate monitoring of food supplies makes it difficult to identify needy areas
Some citizens have inadequate education on the nutritional value of foodstuffs
Inadequate use of the required farm inputs leads to low output of foodstuffs which affects the food reserve.
Laxity / corruption in control of importation/ exportation of foodstuffs.

a) Give three problems experienced in the implementation of the National Food Policy.

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State four reasons why the northern parts of Kenya are sparsely populated.

28/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2002 Section A Question 1.

State four reasons why the northern parts of Kenya are sparsely populated.

The area receives low / unreliable rainfall / 250 – 500 / dry.
Most parts have thin / undeveloped soils / sandy soils unsuitable for agriculture.
The area has scanty vegetation that cannot support livestock
Some areas are insecure and therefore avoided
Some area have a rugged terrain unsuitable for settlement
There is inadequate supply of surface water.
The area experience high temperatures unsuitable for settlement .

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Give two reasons why the coal resources in Tanzania have not been exploited, Name two renewable sources of energy which are exploited in Kenya

27/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2000 Section A Question 5 with Answers.

(a) Name two renewable sources of energy which are exploited in Kenya

Water/ tides/Biomass
Wind/ water/ charcoal
Drought/ Sun/ Animals
Steam/ steam/ Geothermal / Hot springs

(b) Give two reasons why the coal resources in Tanzania have not been exploited

Inadequate capital to invest in coal mining
The low local demand for coal
The coal reserves are found for from the potential market/ remote areas
Availability of cheaper alternative sources of energy/ oil/ Hep
Poor quality of coal
Low quantities of coal reserves

Energy, Form 4

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What two benefits would there be if more commuters in urban centers in Kenya used public transport? Which are the three functional zones of an ideal urban centre?

27/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2000 Section A Question 4 with Answers.

(a) Which are the three functional zones of an ideal urban centre?

Central/ commercial business district
Residential zone
Manufacturing / industrial zone

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Reasons why it is necessary for Kenya to conserve her environment and human activities that may be lead to soil erosion

27/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2000 Section A Question 2 with Answers.

(a) State two human activities that may be lead to soil erosion

Devegetation clearing of vegetation/ deforestation
Overgrazing/ overstocking
Fire outbreak
Over cropping / monocropping/ monoculture
Ploughing across the contours/ up-down the slope ( along slope)
Mining/ quarrying
Cultivating along banks

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Explain three problems experience by fishermen while fishing in Lake Victoria.

26/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2003 Section B Question 9.

Use the map of North America (in question paper) to answer question (a)

a)i) Name two methods of fishing used in the shaded areas,

Trawling
Purse-seining
Drifting /gill net
Lining /Line /hook and line/longline

ii) Name two types of fish caught along the west coast of Canada

Salmon
Mackerel
Herring
Haddock
Flounder
Tuna
Sardine
Pilchard

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Name three agricultural non food manufacturing industries in Kenya.

26/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2003 Section B Question 8.

a) Name three agricultural non food manufacturing industries in Kenya.

Tobacco processing
Soap manufacturing
Foot wear making
Vegetable chemical products making/ pyrethrum processing
Textile manufacturing
Saw milling/pulp/paper making
Leather tanning

b)i) Draw outline map of Kenya (map should have a frame / outline correct).

ii) On the outline map, mark and name two towns where motor vehicles are assembled.

Thika
Nairobi
Mombasa

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Give two primary sources of population on data.

26/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2003 Section B Question 7.

a) i) Give two primary sources of population on data.

National census head count
Sample survey
Vital statistics / registration of birth / death / marriages / migration.

ii) What information can be derived from a population pyramid?

The size of the population
The different age cohorts(age groups)
The proposition of males to females.
The composition by sex.
The proportion of the youthful/working / ageing/ dependency ratio.

b) Describe three ways in which the population of Kenya differs from that of Sweden.

The population of Kenya has a large number of young people below 20 years of age while Sweden has an ageing population.
Kenyans population has a lower life expectancy while Sweden has a lower life expectancy.
Population birth rate in Kenya is high while it is low in Sweden
The fertility rate in Kenya is high while in Sweden
The population growth rate is high in Kenya and low/negative in Sweden.
A high percentage of the population in Kenya live in rural areas while in Sweden most people live urban areas (the difference must be complete)

a) i) Give two primary sources of population on data. ii) What information can be derived from a population pyramid? b) Describe three ways in which the population of Kenya differs from that of Sweden. c) Explain four reasons of rural migration in Kenya. d) Explain three problems, which result from the high population growth rate in the East African countries.

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State three reasons why National parks have been established in Kenya.

26/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2003 Section A Question 5.

a) State three reasons why National parks have been established in Kenya.

To preserve the natural beauty
To conserve wildlife plants and animals
To promote tourism / provide for recreation
Provide an environment for education and research

b) A part from marine parks, give two other tourist attractions found at the coast of Kenya.

Sandy beaches / coral reefs
Sunny / warm climate / warm conditions
Historical sites
Traditional culture of the people / i.e dancers / shrines / Kaya forest/ craft.
Water sports.

a) State three reasons why National parks have been established in Kenya. b) A part from marine parks, give two other tourist attractions found at the coast of Kenya.

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