GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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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What two benefits would there be if more commuters in urban centers in Kenya used public transport? Which are the three functional zones of an ideal urban centre?

27/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2000 Section A Question 4 with Answers.

(a) Which are the three functional zones of an ideal urban centre?

Central/ commercial business district
Residential zone
Manufacturing / industrial zone

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What is urbanization?

26/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2003 Section A Question 1.

a) What is urbanization?

It is the process whereby an increasing proportion of the total population in a country settles/concentrates in town / the process through which towns or cities grow in numbers and size / a process by which a population is transformed from rural based agricultural lifestyles to urban based non agricultural lifestyle.

b) Give two differences in the function of New York and Nairobi cities.

New York Nairobi

It is a sea port it is an inland port
It is a state capital It is a national capital
It is an international commercial It is a national commercial financial centre centre.

a) What is urbanization? b) Give two differences in the function of New York and Nairobi cities.

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The diagram below represents the functional zones of urban centre. Use it to answer question (a)

19/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2006 Section B Question 8.

The diagram below represents the functional zones of urban centre. Use it to answer question (a)

(a) Name the zones marked x and y

X- Industrial zone/ lower class housing
Y- Suburb area

(ii) List three functions of the central Business District

Trading
Administration
Recreation
Commerce/ banking/ insurance
Offices
Location of light industries

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The map below shows the location of some urban centres in East Africa

15/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2009 Section B Question 10.

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

P-Kampala
Q-Kigoma
R-Mandera

(ii) Name the minerals that influenced the growth of the towns marked X and Y.

X- Diamond
Y- Trona / soda ash

(b) Explain four factors that have led to the growth of Eldoret as a major town in Kenya.

Eldoret started as a railway station on the Kenya Uganda railway and thus attracted settlement by the people from around the town.
Eldoret has a rich collection and processing centre
It is located in an area that experiences cool and wet climate ideal for settlement
The terrain of the land is a plateau which allows for expansion
The modern infrastructures such as the international airport have. Encouraged trade
High population in the surrounding region provides market for agricultural/manufactured goods/provides labour for the industries.
the government policy of decentralization of industries led to setting up of some industries in the town
Eldoret is a district headquarters for Uasin- Gishu district and this has attracted administrative services in the town.
Establishment of many educational institutions has attracted settlement

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Explain four economic factors that influence settlement.

3/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2014 Section B Question 6.

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

(a) (i) Identify the type of photograph shown above.

Ground general view/Ground oblique.

(ii) Name the type of settlement shown on the photograph.

Informal settlement/urban/slum.

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Convert the ratio scale of the map extract into a statement scale.

1/2/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 1 2015 Section B Question 6.

Study the map of Busia 1:50,000 (sheet 101/1) provided and answer the following questions.
(a) (i) Convert the ratio scale of the map extract into a statement scale.

1 cm on the map represents - km / 0.5 km on the ground.

(ii) What is the general direction of flow of river Sio?

North East to South West.

(iii) Identify the two dominant types of natural vegetation shown in the area covered by the map.

Scrub;
Papyrus swamp/vegetation;
Scattered trees;
Thicket;
Three swamp vegetation;
Riverine trees;
Woodlands

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Name two settlement patterns.

31/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2016 Section B Question 8.

a) (i) Name two settlement patterns.

Nucleated settlement/ clustered
Dispersed settlement /scattered
Linear settlement
Radial settlement

(ii) Explain four physical factors that influence settlement.

Areas that receive high reliable rainfall attract more people since they can engage in arable farming/ares that receive low rainfall have fewer people as they are unsuitable for arable farming.
Areas near water bodies attract dense settlements as the water is available for domestic/ industrial use /areas of scarcity water discourages settlement since it is difficult to get water hence low productivity.
Areas with cool moderate temperature are densely settled as they can support agriculture / human life. Areas with extreme temperatures are sparsely settled as they are uncomfortable for human beings.
Areas with fertile soils attract settlement as a wide range of crops can be grown / poor soils/ poorly drained soils are unsuitable for arable farming / are prone to water diseases.

(b) (i) Explain how the following factors have led to the growth of Thika town.
Location;
Transport;
Land.

Location;

Its proximity to Nairobi has led to industrial expansion as Nairobi acts as market to its products/supplies

Transport;

It has a railway / road connection which provides easy movement of food/people/raw materials/finished products

Land.

There is ample/flat land for development of industries/settlement
The cost of land is relatively cheap hence attracts investors

a) (i) Name two settlement patterns. (ii) Explain four physical factors that influence settlement. (b) (i) Explain how the following factors have led to the growth of Thika town. Location; Transport; Land. (ii) Apart from being a transport and communication centre, give three other functions of Thika town. (c) Explain three positive effects of urbanization to a country.

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Why is Kenya's petroleum refinery located at Mombasa?

31/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 2016 Section A Question 4.

(a)Why is Kenya's petroleum refinery located at Mombasa?

It is easier to transport refined petroleum products than crude hence the need to process crude oil at the port of entry/ crude oil the raw material for the refinery comes by sea/it is cheaper to transport to the port of
Mombasa/closeness to the source of raw material/Mombasa is the only port of entry.

(b)State three ways in which the clearing of forests has affected the natural environment in Kenya.

It has led to reduced volume of water in the rivers / caused drying up of rivers.
It has led to the destruction of the natural habitat of wildlife. It has endangered some of the wildlife species.
It has led to changes in the rainfall pattern/ Desertification.
It has interfered with the beauty of the environment / lowered the aesthetic value of the environment.
It has disrupted the ecosystem
It has accelerated soil erosion.

(a)Why is Kenya's petroleum refinery located at Mombasa? (b)State three ways in which the clearing of forests has affected the natural environment in Kenya.

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What is urbanization, State three factors which have led to the development of Mombasa as a major sea port in the region.

30/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 1998 Section A Question 1.

(a) what is urbanization?

It is the process whereby an increasing of the total population in a country settles in Towns, changes from primary to secondary and tertiary production
Growth of town in number and size/ process by which population is transferred from rural based agricultural life style to urban based life

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State four factors that led to the development of Kisumu town

19/1/2021

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KCSE Geography Paper 2 1996 Section B Question 2.

a) State four factors that led to the development of Kisumu town (4 mks)

Kisumu grew as the terminus of Uganda railways.
It grew as large port handling the regional lake trade.
The high population in the surrounding areas provided the required labour force.
Early Asian settlement in the area led to commercial development
It was a regional headquarters for colonial administration.
Water for domestic and industrial use was readily available in the area.
It has rich agricultural hinterland providing food and industrial raw material.
The development of industries has attracted people to the tow.(Fishing industry)
(Any 4 x1 mk 9max 4 mks)

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