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

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

​ii) State two formation in which mineral ores occur.

a) Name the type of rocks which results from the metamorphism of:
(i) Granite
(ii) Clay

​b) Give two reasons why sedimentary rocks are widespread in the coastal plain of Kenya.

​The diagram below show the occurrence of petroleum in the earth’s crust. Use it to answer questions (a)

a) Name the substances in the areas labeled L. M and N ​

b) Give two by-products obtained when crude oil is refined 

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

​a) i) Identity the mineral mined in the areas marked W,Z ,X and Z 

​Name:
i) Three methods of mining 

​The table below shows petroleum production in thousand barrels per day for countries in the Middle East in April 2006. Use it to answer question (a)

​a) (i) What is the difference in production between the highest and the lowest producer

​(ii) What is the total amount of petroleum produced in April 2006 in the region? 

​iii)Calculate the average daily petroleum production for Kuwait for April 2006

(a) Describe the following characteristics of minerals

(b) (i) Give two types of igneous rocks 

​(ii) Explain three conditions necessary for the growth of coral polyps 

​a) The table below shows the quantity of minerals produced in Kenya in tones between years 2001 and 2005. Use it to answer questions (a) (i) and (ii).

​i) Calculate the average annual production of soda ash over the 5 year 5 years period.

ii) Calculate the total mineral production for the year 2003. 

iii) Give three uses of soda ash

​Study the photograph below and answer questions (a) and (b).

​(a) Name:
(i) the mining method shown in the photograph;

​(ii) two minerals that may be mined using the method shown in the photograph.

​(b) (î) Using evidence from the photograph, give four indicators that show that the weather was hot when the photograph was taken.

(a) What is mining? 

(b) State four benefits of Soda Ash mining to the economy of Kenya. ​

(a) Give two uses of diamond. 

(b) Identify three problems facing diamond mining in South Africa. 

Study the photograph below and answer questions (a) and (b).

(a) Name: (i) the mining methods shown in the photograph;

​(ii) two minerals that may be mined using the method shown in the photograph.

​(b) (i) Using evidence from the photograph, give four indicators that show that the weather was hot when the photograph was taken.

map of Africa

​​(a) name:
(i) The main minerals mined in the  shaded area  marked  L,M,N (3 mks)

(a) (i) Define the term mining. 

​(ii) State four factors that influence the occurrence of minerals.

​(b) Describe the open cast method of mining.

​(c) The map below shows location of minerals in East Africa. Use it to answer question (c) (i).

​(i) Name the minerals found in areas marked J, K, L and M 

​a) Name two conditions that are necessary for the formation of petroleum

Petroleum processing plant somewhere on planet Earth

​a) Name two towns in Zambia, located within the copper mining region (2mks)

Ndola, Zambia

​b) State three ways through which Zambia has benefited from the exploitation of copper deposits in the country.