GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Distinguish between transport and communication

7/10/2021

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Distinguish between transport and communication

Distinguish between transport and communication

Transport refers to physical movement of people or goods from one place to another Communication refers to the process of transferring information between two or more people through different means.

Highlight how the following factors influence transport and communication;

i) Physical factors

Relief, climate and earth movements

ii) Political factors

Political, government policies and revenue allocation

iii) Economic factors

The economically active areas are well developed in terms of transport and communication.

iv) Technology

A country’s level of technology will determine the types and qualities of infrastructure

Name the five great lakes that make up the ST. Lawrence sea way

Superior,
Michigan,
Huron,
Erie and
Ontario

Identify four hurdles which necessitated construction of the St. Lawrence sea way

Hurdles which necessitated construction of St. Lawrence Seaway

Presence of rapids and waterfalls in the water way
Some sections were shallow and narrow
During winter water would freeze blocking navigation
Water levels were different between the lakes, some were shallower than the others.

What is a road by – pass?

This is a road or highway which avoids or goes around a town or residential area to avoid traffic jams.

Give five roles of transport and communication in Africa

Roles of transport and communication in Africa

Creation of large market for goods and services
Creation of employment opportunities
Promotion of tourism
Helps in exploitation of natural resources
Promotes regional cooperation and specialization
Helps in urbanization
Adds value to goods and services
Easy and comfortable movement of people and goods
Promotes agricultural development
Earns the country revenue (Taxes from toll stations and border points)

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

1/3/2021

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

28/2/2021

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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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Use the map of East Africa below to answer questions (s).

24/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2004 Section B Question 7.

Use the map of East Africa below to answer questions (s).

a) (i) Name the railway terminuses marked P, Q R

P- Kasese
Q – Butere
R - Kigoma

(ii) In each case give the main commodity transported by the railway lines marked S and T.

S- Maize / wheat/ Cattle/ / Coffee/ Passengers
T- Soda Ash

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Give three advantages of railway over road transport, State two disadvantages of using pipelines as means of transporting oil

20/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 1999 Section A Question 4 with Answers.

(a) Give three advantages of railway over road transport

Railways can carry more goods over long distances at once
Railway are cheaper than roads
Railways are less susceptible to traffic jams
Once built, railways do not require frequent relaying unlike roads, which are frequently resurfaced
Railways are more efficient because they operate on rigid timetable
Railways are free to accidents

(b) The map below shows the extent of the oil pipeline in Kenya. Use it to answer question (b) (i)

The map below shows the extent of the oil pipeline in Kenya. Use it to answer question (b) (i)

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Differentiate between transport and communication

19/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2006 Section A Question 1.

(a) Differentiate between transport and communication

Transport is the movement of goods and people from one place to another while communication is the transmission of ideas of information from one person to another.

(b) State three causes of the decline in the use of letter writing as means of communication in Kenya

The high rate cost of postage
Competition from cheaper and faster means of communication
The delay in the delivery of letters
Loss of letters
Tampering with letters

(a) Differentiate between transport and communication (b) State three causes of the decline in the use of letter writing as means of communication in Kenya

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Name three international airports in Kenya.

18/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2007 Section B Question 9.

a) (i) Name three international airports in Kenya.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Mombasa Moi International Airport
Eldoret International Airport

(ii) Give four advantages of air transport over road transport.

Air transport is faster/ quicker response in case of emergency
It is more efficient transporting perishable goods/ valuables / high value goods
It experiences less traffic congestions
Helicopters can land in remote areas
Planes can be used for activities like spraying of farms
There are fewer accidents in air/ more safer
It is more comfortable

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Name two proposed major highways in Africa

11/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2010 Section A Question 5.

(a) Name two proposed major highways in Africa.

Ndjamena — Djibout
Dakar - Lagos
The Trans-Africa Highway /Lagos - Mombasa
The Great North Road/Cairo
Gaborone
The Trans-Sahara Highway/Algiers
Lagos
Cairo-Dakar
Tripoli - Capetown (Windhoek)
Beiro -Lobiro

(b) Give three reasons why it is not possible to transport goods by road directly between Mombasa and Lagos.

In some of the countries between the two ports, there are alternative modes such as railway and water which arc cheaper than road transport.
Some of the countries have not developed proper road links with their neighbours due to political difference/Neglected maintenance of highways.
Most parts of the route have difficult terrain making movement of heavy commercial vehicles difficult/Construction of roads expensive/internal/external conflicts.
There is insecurity along some parts of the road between the two ports.
The bulky goods that may be transported between the two ports may be costly to transport by road.

(a) Name two proposed major highways in Africa. (b) Give three reasons why it is not possible to transport goods by road directly between Mombasa and Lagos.

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Explain four measures which should be taken to improve inland water transport in Africa

10/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2011 Section B Question 7.

Use the map below to answer question a(i) and (ii).

(a) Name
(i) The rivers marked E, F and G.

E -R. Congo.
F - R. Zambezi.
G -R. Orange.

(ii) The human-made lakes marked H and J.

H-Kainji
J - Nasser

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Identify the three types of inland waterways used for transport in Africa.

7/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2012 Section B Question 9.

(a) (i) Identify the three types of inland waterways used for transport in Africa.

Rivers
Lakes
Canals.

(ii) Give four reasons why the government of Kenya is expanding pipeline transport.

To reduce the congestion on/damage of roads by tankers.
To reduce road accidents by tankers.
To reduce congestion of oil terminus.
Pipeline transport is cheaper compared to road transport.
Pipeline transport is more reliable/convenient than road reduce damage/loss of the oil products while being transported.
It is faster means of transport.

(b) (ì) State three advantages of railway transport.

It is used to carry heavy/ bulky goods/ large carrying capacity.
It is more reliable/ efficient due to fixed time schedules/ less traffic jams.
Railways are narrow thus economical in terms of land space.
Trains are less prone to accidents.
It is a cheap mode of transport/ low maintenance cost.

(ii) State four conditions of roads in Kenya that may lead to motor vehicle accidents.

Some roads have potholes/ uneven road surface...
Some roads are steep/ have sharp bends.
Some roads are slippery.
Some roads are not marked/ absence of road signs.
Some roads have loose surface/ dusty.
Some roads are narrow.

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State four advantages of air transport.

2/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2015 Section B Question 9.

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

(a) Name the trans-continental highways in Africa marked M, N and P.

M - The Great North Road
N - The Trans-Africa Highways
P Algeria-Lagos Highway/Trans-saharan Highway

(b) (i) State four advantages of air transport.

It is a fast means of transport
It operates on fixed schedules that allows for prior planning
It has a minimum risk/damage of cargo
It is the most comfortable means of transport over long distances
It has limitless scope of operations
It allows access to remote areas

(ii) Explain four efforts that the Kenya Government has taken to improve air transport.

Expansion of existing airport/improvement of airport facilities to cope with increased air traffic
Training personnel in modern aviation technology to improve service delivery
Promoting budget flights/package tours to lower the cost of travel/lower operational costs
Enhancing security around the airports to reduce crime/lower accident risks
Installing modem navigational equipment to increase efficiency in service delivery
Encourage partnership with established airlines in order to get capital for expansion of air transport.
Promotion of domestic air transport to maximise use of facilities.

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State four ways in which communication contributes to economic development in Kenya.

31/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2016 Section B Question 6.

Use the map below to answer questions a (i) and (ii)

a) Name
(i) The rivers marked E, F and G

E - R. Congo.
F - R. Zambezi.
G - R. Orange

(ii) The human-made lakes marked H and J.

H - Kainji
J – Nasser

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Differentiate between transport and communication.

31/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2016 Section A Question 3.

(a) Differentiate between transport and communication.

Transport is the movement of goods and people from one place to another while communication is the transmission of ideas of information from one person to another.

(b) State three causes of the decline in the use of letter writing as a means of communication in Kenya.

The high rate cost of postage
Competition from cheaper and faster means of communication
The delay in the delivery of letters
Loss of letters
Tampering with letters

(a) Differentiate between transport and communication. (b) State three causes of the decline in the use of letter writing as a means of communication in Kenya.

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Give three reasons why road transport is used more than air transport in East Africa

31/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 1998 Section A Question 3.

(a) Give three reasons why road transport is used more than air transport in East Africa

Motor vehicles are cheaper to buy and maintain than crafts
Road transport is more flexible than air transport/ road leads everywhere / carry people/ goods from one place to another
Construction of roads is cheaper than that of airports
Fares/ freight charges are lower than that of air transport
Skills require to operate aircraft are higher and rare than those required to operate motor vehicles.

Simba Matatu a member of Modern Premium Sacco finding some space to park. These matatus vie Kisii - Keroka route. Fare from Kisii to Nairobi via Matatu is at least Ksh. 1000 - 2000 depending on season and air flight fare starts from Ksh. 5000 at minimum.

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Name two types of water transport.

29/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2017 Section A Question 5.

(a) Name two types of water transport.

Inland/river/lakes /canals/waterways
Oceanic/marine/sea waterways

(b) Give three challenges facing railway transport in East Africa.

Competition from other means of transport which are faster.
High cost of railway network maintenance/inadequate capital to establish/expand railway network/purchase trains.
Mismanagement of rail services.
Use of different railway gauge makes interconnectivity difficult.
Vandalism/uprooting of railway line.

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