Question 1
- A part from draining swamps, state two other methods used to reclaim land in Kenya
- State three benefits that resulted from the reclamation of the Jemps plains in Baringo district.
Answer
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- Irrigation
- Planting of drought resistant vegetation -
- It has turned the former semi-arid area with less than 650mm annual rainfall into a productive land
- Source of supply of horticultural produce to the community and surrounding towns.
- Generated employment to many farmers
Question 2
- Give three physical conditions that favor the growth of tea in Kenya
- A part from the palm oil, name other products of oil palm tree
Answer
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- Highland conditions of altitude between 1000m and 1700m with good natural drainage
- Deep well drainage ,acidic porous volcanic soils
- Moderate shade to protect the weak buds from strong sunlight and also strong winds -
- Dry leaves are used to thatch traditional shelters
- Dry leaves are used to make brooms
Question 3
- What is a ‘Hinterland’?
- State any three ways in which the problem of traffic congestion is currently being solved in the city of Nairobi?
Answer
- - An area served by a port
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- Construction of superhighways which can accommodate many vehicles
- Extension of railways transport services to residential parts of Nairobi to provide alternative transport a part from roads.
- Legislation on increased parking fees for vehicles entering CBD to discourage use of personal cars.
Question 4
- A part from crude oil, give two other types of mineral fuels?
- State any three disadvantages of overdependence on crude oil as a source of energy?
Answer
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- Uranium
- coal -
- Suffers from price fluctuations
- Drains a country foreign exchange
Question 5
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Define the following terms as used in geography:
(i) Factory farming
(ii) Factory fishing - State any three benefits Kenya gets by engaging in foreign trade?
Answer
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(i) Factory farming - The scientific intensive cultivation of horticultural crops such as mushrooms under structural covers
(ii) Factory fishing - Large trawler ships that carry out fishing in open oceans and also have fish processing equipment. -
- Expands market for her agricultural produce e.g. horticultural, coffee, tea.
- Generates employment for Kenyans engaged in export related products such as sculptures and carvings
- Enables Kenyans obtain and use goods not produced locally such as machinery and drugs.