Study the map of Oyugis 1:50,000 (sheet 130/1) provided and answer the following questions.

KCSE Geography Paper 1 2017 Section B Question 6.

Study the map of Oyugis 1:50,000 (sheet 130/1) provided and answer the following questions.
(a) (i) What type of map is Oyugis map extract? 

• Topographical map. 

(ii) Give two scales that have been used in the map extract. 

•  Representative fraction/ratio.
•  Linear 

​(iii) Measure the length of the township boundary shown on the map. Give your answer in kilometres.

•  5.9km(±O.1)

​(iv) Calculate the area covered by Kodera forest. Give your answer in square kilometres.

• 11 half squares =  11/2 squares = 5.5 km2 (±0.5)

​(b)(i) Identify the methods that have been used to represent relief of the area covered by the map.

• Contours
•  Spot height
•  Trigonometrical stations

​(ii)Name the physical features found in the grid square 6842.

•  River
• River valley
•  Hill
•  Steep slope

​(c)Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map. 

• The main drainage features are rivers.
•  There are many/ permanent rivers e.g. River Awach.
•  Most of the rivers form dendritic drainage pattern.
• Most of the rivers originate from Kebuye Range.
•  Most rivers radiate/form radial drainage from the source/Kebuye range.
•  There is a seasonal swamp near rivers/santa/iyabe.
•  There are water holes/dams.
•  The main rivers are Riana and Awach Tende .
•  There is an indefinite riven seasonal river

​(d)(i) Apart from agriculture, name two other economic activities in the area covered by the map.

• Trade
•  Forestry
• Manufacturing/processing
•  Transport
•  Brick making 

(ii) Citing evidence from the map, give three reasons why the area covered by the map is suitable for agricultural activities.

•  The area receives high/heavy rainfall as evidenced by several permanent rivers and forest.
• The western side of the map is gently sloping as evidenced by widely spaced contours.
•  It has favoured growth of crops e.g. sugarcane.
•  The eastern side has high attitude 4,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level which has favoured coffee farming.
•  The eastern side experiences cool climate/moderate temperatures
•  The area is highly settled providing adequate market for agricultural produce/labour.
•  The area is well drained as indicated by numerous steep slopes/ridges/rivers.
•  The area is covered by many road networks thus providing adequate transport.

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