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Form 4 Term 2 2010 Geography Paper 2 Exam Set 32 [PDF]

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Question 1

  1. Identify two provinces in Canada with extensive softwood forests.
  2. State three problems limiting the growth of softwood forests in Canada
Answer
  1. Nova Scotia
    New found land
  2. - Forest fires which destroy the softwoods.
    - Felling without replacement which depletes
    - Ruggedness of the land making forests inaccessible
Question 2

Give the contribution of the following to soil conservation.
  1. Check dams on rivers.
  2. Mixed farming
Answer
  1. - They take up water that would have flooded causing soil erosion
  2. - Manure from livestock adds nutrients to the soil and holds the soil particles together
Question 3

  1. List three types of wasteland that can be reclaimed.
  2. Give three advantages of irrigation farming over rain fed farming.
Answer
  1. - Swamps
    - Dry lands
    - Eroded lands
  2. - It is regular/reliable.
    - Silt brought by irrigation waters adds nutrients to the soil
    - Enables all year farming /increase crop production.
Question 4

  1. Identify two forms of international trade.
  2. State three policies by governments that affect international trade.
Answer
  1. - Bilateral
    - Multilateral
  2. - Taxes/duties imposed on exports/imports.
    - Quotas on the international market.
    - Provision of subsidies to local industry.
    - Joining of trading blocs.
Question 5

  1. Differentiate between environment conservation and management
  2. Suggest three measures to be used along river Nzoia to prevent destruction and loss of lives during flooding.
Answer
  1. Conservation – careful/proper use to avoid waste/destruction/loss.
    Management – measures/controls directed at exploitation and/or improvement
  2. - Evacuation of people.
    - Use flood prone areas for suitable purposes e.g. rice farming/parks etc.
    - Establish reservoirs to hold excess water.
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