GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - ATIKA SCHOOL

State four ways in which the savanna grasslands have adapted to climatic conditions.

29/1/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 1 2017 Section A Question 5.

State four ways in which the savanna grasslands have adapted to climatic conditions.

Some trees have thick stem/scaly bark.
Grass is tufted/short.
Some trees have scary bark.
Some trees shed their leaves/decidious.
Grass withers during the dry season.
Grass roots remain dormant during the dry season.
Some trees are umbrella shaped.
Some trees/ grass have thin, spiky leaves.

State four ways in which the savanna grasslands have adapted to climatic conditions.

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Distinguish between a river capture and a river rejuvenation.

29/1/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 1 2017 Section A Question 4.

(a) Distinguish between a river capture and a river rejuvenation.

A river capture is the diversion of the headwaters of one river into the system of an adjacent more powerful river while river rejuvenation is the renewal of the erosive power activities of a river.

(b) Give three ways in which a river transports its load.

Suspension
Saltation
Traction
Solution

(a) Distinguish between a river capture and a river rejuvenation. (b) Give three ways in which a river transports its load.

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Name three features that make up the hydrosphere.

28/1/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 1 2017 Section A Question 3.

(a) Name three features that make up the hydrosphere.

Oceans
Seas
Lakes
Rivers
swamps
Ice sheets

(b) Explain how the movement of magma causes earth movement.

The molten rock (magma) is forced to intrude into the earth’s crust through a line of weakness causing displacement.
The crustal rocks are forced to move/give way to intruding magma as their place is taken over by the intruding magma.

(a) Name three features that make up the hydrosphere. (b) Explain how the movement of magma causes earth movement.

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(a) What is weather forecasting?

28/1/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 1 2017 Section A Question 2.

(a) What is weather forecasting?

It is the prediction of the conditions state of the atmosphere of a given place within a specified time period.

(b) Give three elements of weather.

Temperature
Humidity
Air pressure
Rainfall
Wind
Cloud cover
Sunshine

(a) What is weather forecasting? (b) Give three elements of weather.

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State three reasons why it is important to study Geography.

28/1/2021

KCSE Geography Paper 1 2017 Section A Question 1.

(a) State three reasons why it is important to study Geography.

It helps develop mental skills.
It enable learners understand/appreciate different environmental influences.
It encourages international awareness/cooperation.
It help learners appreciate important social values such as time management/responsibility.
it promotes positive attitude towards protection/conservation of resources.
It leads to development of career opportunities.
It enables learners to explain the origin/foundation of the earth/landforms.

(b) Identify three ways in which Geography is related to Agriculture.

Geography deals with the study of climate and weather which is important in planning agricultural activities such as planting and harvesting.
Geography studies the relief/topography of an area which helps identify suitable areas for various agricultural activities.
Geography describes and explains agricultural systems, their distribution and differences in terms of development.
Geography studies / deals with different types of soils which influences types of crops grown in an area! agricultural activities.

(a) State three reasons why it is important to study Geography. (b) Identify three ways in which Geography is related to Agriculture.

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