GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Renewable sources	Non renewable
are those that are continuously replaced or regenerated e.g. solar, H.E.P, Wind, Tidal, Wave Biomass, wood and charcoal.	sources are those that are finite or cannot be regenerated. They are exhaustible e.g petroleum (fossil fuel), natural gas and coal and uranium

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What is eco – tourism

7/10/2021

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What is eco- tourism
This refers to tourism which involves the environmental conservation – This is sustainable tourism.

Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education

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State four factors which influenced the distribution of wildlife in East Africa

7/10/2021

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State four factors influencing distribution of wildlife in E. Africa

Climate
Vegetation
Altitude
Soils
Drainage
Human activities

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Name any two fishing grounds of the world

7/10/2021

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Name any two fishing grounds of the world.

N.E Atlantic
N.W Atlantic
N.E Pacific
N.W Pacific

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Apart from water and air pollution, name two other types of pollution

1/3/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2001 Section B Question 9.

(a) (i) Apart from water and air pollution, name two other types of pollution.

Land pollution/ soil. Ground
Noise pollution/ sound
Thermal pollution
Radiation

(ii) Identify three ways through which water is polluted

Discharge of industrial waste/ oil spillage/ radioactive waste into water bodies
Disposal of domestic waste into water bodies
Discharge of agriculture chemicals into rivers/ lakes by rain water
Discharge of raw sewage into water bodies
Abuse of water bodies by human beings
Natural causes e.g. soil erosion/ terrestrial gas

(iii) Explain three effects of air pollution on the environment

Gases emitted from some factories contain substances which corrode roofs of houses and mental structures
Some gases from factories contain substances which dissolve in water to form acid which make plants maim or kill animals
Inhalation for smoke and soot particles / bad smell lead to discomfort / irritation of the respiratory system / discolouring of vegetable / building.
Gases emitted from factories may contain poisonous substance which can lead to poor health / death when inhaled /plant leaves turn yellow.
Gases / excess carbon dioxide increases the temperature affecting the climate of the affected areas / depletion of O – Zone layer.
Smoke / dust / smog reduces visibility which way lead to motor accidents.
Dust particles that settles on leaves inhibits photosynthesis

(a) (i) Apart from water and air pollution, name two other types of pollution (ii) Identify three ways through which water is polluted (iii) Explain three effects of air pollution on the environment (b) (i) Explain three factors that lead to frequent flooding in the lake region of Kenya (ii) Explain two ways through which floods are controlled in the lake region of Kenya (c) State four effects of wind as an environmental hazard in Kenya

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Below a sketch of the map of the great lakes- St. Lawrence Seaway. Use it to answer question (a)

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2001 Section B Question 8.

Below a sketch of the map of the great lakes- St. Lawrence Seaway. Use it to answer question (a).

(a) Name (i) The lake marked L

Lake Superior

(ii) The waterfall marked M

Niagara falls

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Explain four problems that Mombasa experiences as it grows

1/3/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2001 Section B Question 7.

Use the map of East Africa below to answer questions

(c) Compare the ports of Mombasa and Rotterdam under the following subheadings (i) Transport links to the interior (ii) Mechanization of the ports (iii) Size of the ports (iv) Climate experienced at the ports

(a) Name the towns marked P,Q and R

P – Kampala
Q – Nakuru
R- Dar – el- Salaam

(b) (i) Explain three physical factors that influence the location of Mombasa

Its strategic position of the East coast of Africa was an ideal calling point for traders to and from the far East
The island provides a good defensive site against external threats
The flat land was ideal for construction of buildings
The deep water on Mombasa and Kilindini channels provided a natural harbour for traders
Rivers Mwachi / Kombeni provided fresh water for domestic use
The coral limestone found in the area was used as building stones for houses

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Study the photograph below and use it to answer questions (a)

1/3/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2001 Section B Question 6.

Study the photograph below and use it to answer questions (a)

(a) (i) Name the type of photograph shown

Ground photograph/ ground general view

(ii) Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm to 10cm to represent the area of photograph.

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Give three effects of liberalization of the oil industry in Kenya.

1/3/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2001 Section A Question 5.

Give three effects of liberalization of the oil industry in Kenya.

It has created variation in prices of petroleum products
It has led to mushrooming of many petroleum products dealers
It has encouraged importation of refined petroleum products
It has caused frequent price adjustments by oil dealers
It has created widespread availability of petroleum products

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Name two districts in the rift valley province of Kenya where Merino sheep are reared

1/3/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2001 Section A Question 4.

(a) Name two districts in the rift valley province of Kenya where Merino sheep are reared.

Nakuru
Trans Nzoia
Laikipia
Narok
Koibatek/ Baringo
Uasin Gishu
Marakwet

(b) Compare sheep farming between Kenya and Australia.

In Kenya farming is done on small scale whereas in Australia it is on a large scale
In Australia Sheep are reared to provide mutton/ wool mainly for export while in Kenya it is mainly for local consumption
In Australia, Shearing is highly mechanized, while in Kenya it is mainly manual

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State three physical problems experienced by farms at Mwea- Tembere irrigation

1/3/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2001 Section A Question 3.

(a) State three physical problems experienced by farms at Mwea- Tembere irrigation.

Incidences of water- borne diseases, bilharzias
Pest infestation which lowers production, quelea birds
Water weeds which compete with the rice for nutrients rhizomes
Silting in the canals reduces the amount of water
Low water levels in the rivers during the dry season

(b) Outline methods that were used to rehabilitate land in the Tennessee valley in the United States of America (USA).

Planting of trees/ afforestation/ deforestation
Planting to cover crops/ grass
Building dams/ reservoirs
Filling up gullies with brushwood
Introduction of modern methods of farming- Terracing/ contour ploughing/ use of fertilizer/ crop protection/ crop rotation/ strip cropping

(a) State three physical problems experienced by farms at Mwea- Tembere irrigation (b) Outline methods that were used to rehabilitate land in the Tennessee valley in the United States of America (USA)

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