Question 1
- Identify two provinces in Canada with extensive softwood forests.
- State three problems limiting the growth of softwood forests in Canada
Answer
- Nova Scotia
New found land -
- 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.
- Check dams on rivers.
- Mixed farming
Answer
- - They take up water that would have flooded causing soil erosion
- - Manure from livestock adds nutrients to the soil and holds the soil particles together
Question 3
- List three types of wasteland that can be reclaimed.
- Give three advantages of irrigation farming over rain fed farming.
Answer
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- Swamps
- Dry lands
- Eroded lands -
- It is regular/reliable.
- Silt brought by irrigation waters adds nutrients to the soil
- Enables all year farming /increase crop production.
Question 4
- Identify two forms of international trade.
- State three policies by governments that affect international trade.
Answer
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- Bilateral
- Multilateral -
- Taxes/duties imposed on exports/imports.
- Quotas on the international market.
- Provision of subsidies to local industry.
- Joining of trading blocs.
Question 5
- Differentiate between environment conservation and management
- Suggest three measures to be used along river Nzoia to prevent destruction and loss of lives during flooding.
Answer
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Conservation – careful/proper use to avoid waste/destruction/loss.
Management – measures/controls directed at exploitation and/or improvement -
- Evacuation of people.
- Use flood prone areas for suitable purposes e.g. rice farming/parks etc.
- Establish reservoirs to hold excess water.