GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is communication?

27/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2019 Section B Question 10.

(a) (i) What is communication?

Communication is the process of passing information between two or more persons.

(ii) Name four types of mass communication.

Radio
Television
Internet
Newspapers/ Magazines
Films/videos

(b) Explain the role of communication in the economic development of Africa.

Communication enhances trade in that traders are able to communicate to get raw materials to sell their products
Many people are employed in the communication sector leading to improvement in their standards of living
Communication has helped in promoting international/domestic tourism leading to gain in foreign exchange /revenue.
Governments are able to disseminate information through the media(e.g. Information related to environmental conservation/educational programming
Communication promotes international relations which enhances trade between Africa and other countries
Communication enhances political stability for economic growth.

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State three reasons why it is difficult to transport goods from Mombasa to Lagos along the highway.

25/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 1997 Section B Question 8.

The map below shows the transport- Africa highway from Mombasa to Lagos. Use it to answer question (a)

a) i) Name the countries marked P and Q

P- Cameroon
Q- Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo).

ii) State three reasons why it is difficult to transport goods from Mombasa to Lagos along the highway.

Political differences/hostilities between the countries through which the highway passes
There are civil wars in the region
Tariffs charged at the border posts increase transportation costs
Parts of highway are incomplete/impassable during wet seasons/are similar goods
Different currencies are used
Long distance covered
Language barrier

b) Explain three problems facing rail transport in Kenya.

There is competition from other forms of transport road pipeline which are faster and flexible/ sometimes cheaper
Maintenance expansions costs of rail network in high thus some of the wagons used are old there has been little expansion of rails lines
There has been mismanagement of rail services leading to deteriorating conditions and lower income
Inadequate servicing of rail equipment wagons/lines has lead to frequent accidents derailments

c) Explain four ways through which the Kenyan government promotes internal trade.

The government has provided the necessary infrastructure such as roads and telecommunication which make it possible for the business community to easily market their products
The government facilities the organization of Trade Fairs/Exhibition/shows, to enable the business community to advertise their products
Removal of restriction of movement of goods produce/fixing air market days
Removal of price controls
Imposition of tariffs on imported goods to produce locally manufactured
The government facilities the organization of conferences/seminars, to enable the business community to exchange ideas on trade
The government through KBS maintains the quality of goods that are produced and sold through Kenya Bureau of standards (KBs).
The government provides credit facilities to the business community through institutions such as state banks
The government facilitates easy distribution of goods through organization such as Kenya national corporation.(KNTC).

d) Explain the three ways through which Kenya is likely to benefit from renewed East African Co-operation.

There is likely to be improved transport links between Kenya and other two countries (Uganda and Tanzania), which will facilitate faster movement of goods and passengers.
Trade in Kenya will likely to increase because expanded hinterland market / strong bargaining power.
There is likely to be more tourists visiting Kenya as a result of opening of boarders
There is likely to increase employment opportunities because of free movement of people
Expanded market will attract foreign investment which will lead to expansion of industries.
Exchange or research finding / training.

The table below shows the number of passengers that used railway transport in the selected countries in 1966 and 1977. Use it to answer question (a) and (b)

19/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 1996 Section B Question 1.

The table below shows the number of passengers that used railway transport in the selected countries in 1966 and 1977. Use it to answer question (a) and (b)

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Describe three ways by which a river transports its load

15/1/2021

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Geography Paper 1 1996 Qn 2

a)
- i) What is river divide? (6mks)
- ii) Describe three ways by which a river transports its load (6mks)
b) Describe the characteristics of a river in its old age (7mks)
c) Describe each of the following drainage patterns
- i) Superimposed drainage pattern (3mks)
- ii) Centripetal drainage pattern (2mks)
d) You have planned to carry out a study of a river in its youthful stage
- i) State two ways in which you would prepare for the study (2mks)
- ii) Name two feature you are likely to study (2mks)
- iii) List two problems you are likely to experience during the study (2mks)

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GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is communication?

(a) (i) What is communication?

(ii) Name four types of mass communication.

(b) Explain the role of communication in the economic development of Africa.

State three reasons why it is difficult to transport goods from Mombasa to Lagos along the highway.

a) i) Name the countries marked P and Q

ii) State three reasons why it is difficult to transport goods from Mombasa to Lagos along the highway.

b) Explain three problems facing rail transport in Kenya.

c) Explain four ways through which the Kenyan government promotes internal trade.

d) Explain the three ways through which Kenya is likely to benefit from renewed East African Co-operation.

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The table below shows the number of passengers that used railway transport in the selected countries in 1966 and 1977. Use it to answer question (a) and (b)

The table below shows the number of passengers that used railway transport in the selected countries in 1966 and 1977. Use it to answer question (a) and (b)

Describe three ways by which a river transports its load

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GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is communication?

(a) (i) What is communication?

(ii) Name four types of mass communication.

(b) Explain the role of communication in the economic development of Africa.

State three reasons why it is difficult to transport goods from Mombasa to Lagos along the highway.

​​a) i) Name the countries marked P and Q

​ii) State three reasons why it is difficult to transport goods from Mombasa to Lagos along the highway.

​b) Explain three problems facing rail transport in Kenya.

​c) Explain four ways through which the Kenyan government promotes internal trade.

​d) Explain the three ways through which Kenya is likely to benefit from renewed East African Co-operation.

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The table below shows the number of passengers that used railway transport in the selected countries in 1966 and 1977. Use it to answer question (a) and (b)

​The table below shows the number of passengers that used railway transport in the selected countries in 1966 and 1977. Use it to answer question (a) and (b)

Describe three ways by which a river transports its load

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a) i) Name the countries marked P and Q

ii) State three reasons why it is difficult to transport goods from Mombasa to Lagos along the highway.

b) Explain three problems facing rail transport in Kenya.

c) Explain four ways through which the Kenyan government promotes internal trade.

d) Explain the three ways through which Kenya is likely to benefit from renewed East African Co-operation.

The table below shows the number of passengers that used railway transport in the selected countries in 1966 and 1977. Use it to answer question (a) and (b)