GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

State three reasons why paper milling industries are located near rivers.

10/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2011 Section A Question 4.

(a) State three reasons why paper milling industries are located near rivers.

The industries need large amount of water for cleaning.
The industries use water for cooling machines.
The industries dispose off their waste materials through water.
Water provide cheap means of transport.
Some industries are located near large rivers that may provide H.E.P.
Water is used as raw material in the industries.
Sonic industries use water to debark the logs.

(b) Name three industries in Kenya that use agricultural non-food products as raw materials.

Tobacco processing.
pyrethrum processing.
Plant fibre processing.
Saw milling Textile industries
Paper making.
Leather tanning.
Pharmaceuticals industries
Glue making industry
Rubber based industry.
Footwear industry
Non-edible oil processing.

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Differentiate manufacturing industries from tertiary industries.

6/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2013 Section B Question 10.

(a)Differentiate manufacturing industries from tertiary industries.

Manufacturing industries change raw materials into semi-processed / finished products while tertiary industries provide services to consumers.

(b)Explain why the Government of Kenya encourages the setting up of industries in rural areas.

It creates employment opportunities in rural areas thus reducing migration into urban areas/raising standards of living.
It leads to utilization of locally available raw materials that would otherwise be left idle.
It leads to improvement of transport / communication networks thus opening up rural areas for development.
It leads to improvement of social amenities thereby raising the standards of living of rural communities.
It enables the rural population to sell products / raw materials to industries thus earning income.
It leads to diversification of the economy thus reducing the over reliance of rural community on agriculture.

(c)Explain four factors that have contributed to the development of electronics industry in Japan.

Advanced technology / highly skilled labour has increased efficiency leading to mass production of high quality goods.
Highly developed sources of energy provide the power required in the industries.
A large population/high purchasing power provides a large local market.
Availability of capital has enabled entrepreneurs to set up / expand the industries.
The ruggedness of the land does not favour agriculture hence more concentration has been on industrialization.
Well developed transport network has enabled the movement of raw materials to the industries / finished products to the market.
Availability of large external market has led to more production.
Advanced scientific research led to adverse/high quality products.
Government emphasis on technical/science oriented education led to rapid development of idustries.
The industrious nature/entrepreneurship of the Japanese has led to sustained/high production.
A large population/high purchaing power provides a large local market.

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Give five reasons why the development of the Jua Kali industry is encouraged in Kenya.

31/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 1998 Section A Question 8.

(a) (i) What is industrialization (2mks)

It is the process of change from primary to secondary and tertiary production/settling up of more industries

(ii) Name a town in Kenya where each of the following industries are located

Oil refining ( 1mk)
Oil refining - Mombasa
Paper manufacturing ( 1mk)
Paper manufacturing – Webuye
Motor vehicle assembly ( 1mk)
Motor vehicle assemble – Nairobi / Mombasa/ Thika

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What is an industry?

27/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2019 Section B Question 9.

(a) What is an industry?

Industry is an enterprise that enables the production of goods and services for consumption

(b) (i) Name two car manufacturing zones in Japan.

Tokyo — Yokohama
Osaka -Kobe
Nagoya

(ii) Explain four human factors which have favoured the development of car manufacturing industry in Japan.

The country has adequate capital to ¡invest in the car industry.
The advanced technology and research has led to efficient methods of production of high quality cars at minimum costs
Japan produces fuel-saving vehicle leading to high demand for them in the world market
Japan has highly skilled and industrious work force which has promoted massive production of quality vehicles
The government policy/peace and stability has encouraged industrialization.
The presence of large population with a high purchasing power provides a large local market for the cars
The efficient transport system which eases the transportation of raw materials
Large hydroelectric power production of cars/ nuclear power production for industrial energy
The rise of empire Meiji F who promised industrial development
The education system which has given rise to skilled man power i.e. advanced technology.

(c) Explain each of the following problems of industrialisation in the developing countries:
(i) Raw materials

Agricultural materials fluctuate with seasons/may be perishable hence the industries may have inadequate materials during low seasons due to spoilage
Some industries relying on natural resources suffer closure/low production when the natural resources get exhausted.
Industries relying on imported materials face shortage when the allocation for importation is restricted
Political differences between countries may lead to limited supply of raw materials to the rival in the country leading to shortage

(a) What is an industry? (b) (i) Name two car manufacturing zones in Japan. (ii) Explain four human factors which have favoured the development of car manufacturing industry in Japan. (c) Explain each of the following problems of industrialisation in the developing countries: (i) Raw materials (ii) Inadequate skilled manpower (d) Outline ways in which your class would prepare for a field study in one of the industries in your county.

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State four factors that have influenced the development of industries in Eldoret town.

23/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 1997 Section A Question 5.

State four factors that have influenced the development of industries in Eldoret town.

Market in Eldoret Town

Availability of labour
Availability of agricultural raw materials
Well developed transport links with other parts of the country
Availability of ready market
Availability of power
Government policy
Extensive plan for expansion

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Give five reasons why the government of Kenya encourages the establishment of jua kali industries.

17/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 1996 Section A Question 1.

2. Give five reasons why the government of Kenya encourages the establishment of jua kali industries. (5mks)

To create employment opportunities / solve unemployment problem make use of locally available materials.
To produce cheap consumer goods / to substitute the expensive imported goods.
To reduce importation / save foreign exchange
To cater for local needs.
To diversify the export goods
Jua kali industries requires little capital investment.
Establishment for jua kali industries is a way decentralizing industries which reduces rural – urban migration

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