GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - ATIKA SCHOOL

State three characteristics of Jua Kali industries in Kenya

21/2/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 2 2005 Section A Question 2.

(a) State three characteristics of Jua Kali industries in Kenya

Are operated by individual or small groups
Are pursued as part time or full time occupation
They require low capital investment
They use simple equipments
They use local/ recycled raw materials
They use basic/ simple skills in craft
They are mostly operated in the open / sheds
They are widespread

(b) Give three problems facing the Jua Kali Industries in Kenya

Difficulty in getting raw materials
Inadequate capital for expansion
Competition from other well established industries/ competition from imported products
Inadequate marketing skills/ strategies
Inadequate security

(a) State three characteristics of Jua Kali industries in Kenya (b) Give three problems facing the Jua Kali Industries in Kenya

State two reasons why some industries are located near the sources of raw materials

19/2/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 2 2006 Section A Question 5.

(a) State two reasons why some industries are located near the sources of raw materials

The raw materials may be too bulky and thus expensive to transport
Some raw materials are perishable so they have to be processed before transportation
Processing reduces transport costs

(b) Give three characteristics of the cottage industry in India

Some rely on simple equipment/ machines
Most are labour intensive
Some are owned by families
Some use locally available raw materials
Some produce mainly for local markets
Mostly are widespread in the country

(a) State two reasons why some industries are located near the sources of raw materials (b) Give three characteristics of the cottage industry in India

Name three agricultural food processing industries in Kenya.

18/2/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 2 2007 Section B Question 7.

a) Name three agricultural food processing industries in Kenya.

Tea processing
Coffee processing
Milk processing
Sugar refining
Fruit canning / fruit processing
Brewing
Bakering
Graining milling
Meat canning / meat processing
Oil pressing / processing
Vegetable canning/ processing.

b) Explain how the following factors have favoured the development of industries in Thika town:

i)Proximity

Nairobi provides some inputs required by the industries in Thika
There is industrial interdependent among the industries in Nairobi and Thika.
The short rail and road connection between Nairobi and Thika provided cheaper movement of goods and services for the industries in Thika.
Nairobi provides a ready / large market for the manufactured goods from Thika

ii)Availability of water

River chania which passes through Think town provides fresh water for industrial use especially for coffee processing and fruit canning measures.

iii)The hinterland

Thika town has rich agricultural hinterland which provides raw materials for the industries.
The hinterland is densely populated hence provides cheap labour for the industries.

d) (i) Name two towns in Kenya where moto-vehicle assembling plants are located.

Below is a sketch map showing part of the great Lakes and St. Lawrence Sea way.Use it to answer question (a).

18/2/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 2 2007 Section A Question 4.

Below is a sketch map showing part of the great Lakes and St. Lawrence Sea way. Use it to answer question (a).

Below is a sketch map showing part of the great Lakes and St. Lawrence Sea way. Use it to answer question (a).

a) Name
(i) the port marked P.

Quebec

(ii) the canal marked Q

New York State Barge Canal. Erie Canal

(iii) the lake marked R

Lake Ontario

b) State three ways in which the great lakes and st. Lawrence Sea way has contributed to the growth of industries in the region.

It has increased (internal and external ) trade
It has facilitated the transportation of bulky products
It has reduced the cost of transportation of bulky products
The dams along the sea way provide HEP for industrial use
It has led to the development of lake ports and towns which provide market / labour / housing facilities.

Name three agricultural non- food processing industries in Kenya

15/2/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 2 2009 Section B Question 9.

(a) (i) Name three agricultural non- food processing industries in Kenya

Tobacco processing
Footwear making
Leather training
Beeswax processing
Sisal processing
Pyrethrum processing

(ii) State four ways in which Kenya has benefited from the motor- vehicle Assembly industry

Kenya saves foreign exchange
Kenya earns foreign exchange through motor-vehicles export
The industry has created employment opportunities
The industry has created employment opportunities
The industry has promoted transport sector by availing buses/lorries/vans/cars

(b) Explain three problems arising from industrialization in Kenya

Industrialization has led to rural-urban migration which has increased the urban population leading to congestion/shortages of houses/ increase in crime
Some industries emit toxic gases which are harmful to people/ wildlife
Industrial effluent pollutes water sources making the water unfit for human/animal use.
Fumes from chemical industries corrode metallic roofs of buildings hence destroying them.
Fumes from chemical industries corrode metallic roofs of building hence destroying them
Congestion of infrastructure and social services in the industrial waste has led to the degradation of land
Some industries have led to the displacement of people thus disrupting their social and economic life.

(a) (i) Name three agricultural non- food processing industries in Kenya (ii) State four ways in which Kenya has benefited from the motor- vehicle Assembly industry (b) Explain three problems arising from industrialization in Kenya (c) Explain three factors which influenced the location of iron and steel industry in the Ruhr region of Germany in the 19th century (d) You intend to carry out a field study of furniture – making industry in the local market centre

Why is Kenya’s petroleum refinery located at Mombasa?

11/2/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 2 2010 Section A Question 4.

(a) Why is Kenya’s petroleum refinery located at Mombasa?

It is easier to transport refined petroleum products than crude hence the need to process crude oil at the port of entry/Crude oil-the raw material for the refinery comes by sea/cheaper to transport to the port of Mombasa/Nearness to the source of raw material/Mombasa - is the only port of entry.

(b) State four characteristics of the cottage industry in India.

It requires little capital to set up and run
it is labour intensive
it relies on simple equipment/machines
Different establishments are owned by individuals/families
It uses locally available raw materials
The products are mainly for local market
The industrial establishments are widespread in the country/located in homes
Labour is provided by members of the family/individual owners.
Craftsmen are highly skilled

(a) Why is Kenya’s petroleum refinery located at Mombasa? (b) State four characteristics of the cottage industry in India.

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

10/2/2021

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

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.

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

What is an industry?

27/1/2021

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.