State three reasons why it is important to study Geography.

KCSE Geography Paper 1 2017 Section A Question 1.

(a) State three reasons why it is important to study Geography.

•  It helps develop mental skills.
•  It enable learners understand/appreciate different environmental influences.
•  It encourages international awareness/cooperation.
• It help learners appreciate important social values such as time management/responsibility.
•  it promotes positive attitude towards protection/conservation of resources.
•  It leads to development of career opportunities.
•  It enables learners to explain the origin/foundation of the earth/landforms.

(b) Identify three ways in which Geography is related to Agriculture.

•  Geography deals with the study of climate and weather which is important in planning agricultural activities such as planting and harvesting.
•  Geography studies the relief/topography of an area which helps identify suitable areas for various agricultural activities.
•  Geography describes and explains agricultural systems, their distribution and differences in terms of development.
•  Geography studies / deals with different types of soils which influences types of crops grown in an area! agricultural activities.

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