State five characteristics of bar graph

KCSE Geography Paper 2 2000 Section B Question 6 with Answers.

The table below shows items exported from countries A and B. Use it to answer questions (a), (b, and (c)

​(a) (i) Name the main export item  of each country

1. A- Maize
2. B- Fertilizer

(ii) Calculate the percentage of the export item with the least tonnage in each country

​(b) (i) draw a divide rectangle 15cm long to represent the export items  for country A

​Title = 1 mark
Segments = 1 mark each
Rectangles = 1 mark
Calculations = ½ mark each

​(ii) State three advantages of using divided rectangles to represent geographical data.

1. It gives clear visual impression of individual component
2. It  allows for comparison
3. It is easy to construct
4. Can be used to represent a wide range of data / easy to draw
   

​(c) How would countries A and B benefit from trading with each other?

1. It would enable both countries to earn income/ foreign exchange
2. It would stimulate exploitation of resources
3. There would be a sustained market since the  two countries are producing different goods
4. It would encourage improvement  of  communication between the two  countries
5. Employment
6. Relations
7. The trade would create employment opportunities in both countries
8. It would improve relations between  the  two  countries

​(d) State five characteristics of bar graph 

1. The vertical scale starts at 0 Zero / Origin
2. The axes must be clearly labeled / Key
3. The independent variables are  usually on the horizontal axis  (x) vertical axis dependant variables (y)
4. The bars  must be distinct / clear
5. It must give the correct impression
6. It must have a comprehensive title
7. It must have a scale
8. Bars must be of the same width

Statistical Methods, Trade, Form 3, Form 4 Level

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