GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Explain four problems, which Zambia experiences in the exportation of copper.

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2002 Section B Question 9.

Use the map of Africa to answer question (a) (i)

i) Name the minerals mined in the areas marked S, T and V.

S - Oil Petroleum
T - Bauxite/Gold
V -Diamond

ii) State two formation in which mineral ores occur.

Some minerals occur as evaporates
Other occur as evaporates
Some mineral occur as alluvial deposits/placer deposits
Some minerals are found in seams /beds

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Name two non-renewable sources of energy.

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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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Draw an outline map of Nigeria

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2002 Section B Question 7.

a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria
On the map shade the main oil palm growing area.
Mark and name Lagos.

b) State five physical conditions necessary for the growing of pal moil.

High temperatures throughout the year/ 23°C- 30°
Plenty of sunshine
High rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year / 1500-2100mm
Deep fertile well drained soils
Low altitude of up to 100m above sea level
High humidity 80-90%

c) i) Describe the commercial production of palm oil in Nigeria.

Oil palm is harvested three years after planting
The ripe fruit is cut using curved knives /pangas / chisels/ hooks.
Cutting goes on throughout the year.
Fruits are carried in baskets or on poles to lorries for transportation to the factory
Fruits are collected and transported quickly to the processing factory
At the factory the fruits are weighed
They are offloaded into tube like cages or trucks
Fruits are put in digester for further cooking to soften them up
The pulp is separated from the kernel

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Give five reasons why afforestation is being encouraged in Kenya

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2002 Section B Question 6.

Use the photography bellow to answers the questions that follows;

iii) Describe the appearance of the forest shown on the photograph. b) i) What is Agro – Forestry? ii) Give five reasons why afforestation is being encouraged in Kenya c) Compare forestry in Canada and Kenya under the following sub – headings. i) Tree harvesting ii) Transportation of logs.

Identify the type of photograph.

Ground / close up photograph

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In what ways do pig farmers benefit from rearing pigs

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2002 Section A Question 5.

a) In what ways do pig farmers benefit from rearing pigs

The farmers are self – employed / it created employment.
The farmers generate income by selling the pigs and pig products.
They use the pig manure in their farms
They use pig meat to diversify their diets.

b) State two problems experienced by pig farmers in Kenya

Expensive pig feeds
Poor marketing strategies / lack of co –op / organizations to sell their products
Competition from other types of meat which are relatively cheaper
Inadequate capital to expand pig farming
Diseases e.g. African swine fever, foot and mouth, pneumonia.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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The diagram below represents the internal structure of the earth. Use it to answer question(a)

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KCSE Geography Paper 1 2002 Section B Question 9.

The diagram below represents the internal structure of the earth. Use it to answer question(a)

(a) Name the part marked U and V.

U – mohorovicic discontinuity / moho discontinuity
V – The mantle / asthenosphere

(b) Describe the deposition of:
i. The crust
ii. The core

The crust

It is made up of solid rocks.
It is divided into two layers / the sial / continental crust and sima / oceanic crust.
The sial is rich in silica and aluminium.
The sima is rich in silica and magnesium
The sima is made up of dense rocks /2.8 – 3.0 gm/cc
The sial is made up of lighter rocks / 2.7 / it floats on sima
The dial is made up of sedimentary / metamorphic rocks
The sial rocks are made of rigid / brittle rocks.

ii) The core.

It’s composed of two parts.
The main minerals of the outer core are iron and nickel
The main mineral of the inner core is iron
The inner core has higher density than outer core/ 16/17gm/cc
The outer core is melted

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The map below shows some vegetation regions of the world. Use it to answer questions (a) to (c).

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KCSE Geography Paper 1 2002 Section B Question 8.

The map below shows some vegetation regions of the world. Use it to answer questions (a) to (c).

a) Name the temperate grasslands marked H, J and K.

H – Pampas
J – Steppes
K – Downs

b) Describe the characteristics of the natural vegetation found in the shaded area marked N.

The vegetation is tropical rain forest / equatorial forest.
The forest consists of mixed variety of tree species.
The trees shed their leaves at different time of the year / evergreen.
The trees have broad leaves / deep trapped leaves.
The tree takes long to mature
The forest has little or no undergrowth
The forest has numerous liana /climbing plants / epiphytes
Some of the trees have buttress roots
The forest has crowns that form canopies three distinct layers.

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The map below shows the physical regions of Kenya. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

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KCSE Geography Paper 1 2002 Section B Question 7.

The map below shows the physical regions of Kenya. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

a) i) Name the regions marked. X, Y and Z.

X – Coastal plain / lowlands
Y – Kenya highlands / Central highlands
Z- The lake basin / lake plateau

ii) Give the major economic importance of each of the lakes marked S and T.

S – Fishing
T- Mining

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Study the map of Kisumu East (1:50000) provided and answer the following questions.

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KCSE Geography Paper 1 2002 Section B Question 6.

i) What is the bearing of the trigonmetrical station at Grid reference 081980 from the rock out crop at grid reference 071992.

139°C + 1°C (138° – 140°)

ii) Measure the length of the all – weather road (bound surface) b2 /1 from the junction at grid reference 947911 to the edge of the Map, grid reference 947667.(Give your answer in kilometers)

- 7.2km + or 0.1 ( 7.1 – 7.

iii) On a rectangle, mark and name:

- A lake. R1
-A plantation L1
-River Luanda P1

i) What is the bearing of the trigonmetrical station at Grid reference 081980 from the rock out crop at grid reference 071992. ii) Measure the length of the all – weather road (bound surface) b2 /1 from the junction at grid reference 947911 to the edge of the Map, grid reference 947667.(Give your answer in kilometers) iii) On a rectangle, mark and name: b) i) Describe the relief of the area covered by the map. ii) Explain how relief has experienced settlement in the area covered by the map. c) Citing evidence from the map, give three economic activities carried out in the area covered by the map other than crop growing.

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What is the solar system?

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KCSE Geography Paper 1 2002 Section A Question 5.

a) What is the solar system?

The solar system is the sun and the planets orbiting around it.

b) Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follow.

i) What type of eclipse is represented by the diagram?

Solar eclipse / eclipse of the sun.

ii) Name the features marked L and M

L – The moon
M-Umbra / moon shadow / lunar shadow.

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The table below shows climatic data of a station in Kenya.Use it to answer question(a)

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KCSE Geography Paper 1 2002 Section A Question 4.

a) The table below shows climatic data of a station in Kenya.Use it to answer question(a)

i) What is the annual range of temperature at the station?

-1.9°C

ii) Calculate the total rainfall for the station.

– 193 mm.

b) State three factors that influence climate.

Altitude.
Aspect
Latitude
Distance from the sea
Ocean currents
Cloud cover / forest
Winds

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