Question 1
- What is fish farming
- Mention three measures taken by the government to encourage fish farming
Answer
- - This is the rearing of fish in ponds/Artificial waters.
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- Giving advice to fish farmers through field extension officers.
- The fisheries department encourages more individual farmers to establish fishponds.
- The fisheries department also assists farmers by offering technical aid and financial assistance.
- Dissemination of information to communities in line with the government food policy.
Question 2
- State three main characteristics of minerals
- Mention two areas where diamond is mined in Tanzania.
Answer
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- Chemical composition
- Hardness
- Crystal shape
- Specific gravity -
- Mwadui
- Shinganga
Question 3
- Define the term International trade
- State three main objectives of COMESA
Answer
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- Type of trade carried out between a country and the rest of the world.
- It involves exchange of goods and services on a global scale and may take place between two or more countries. -
- To create a condusive environment for both domestic and foreign investment.
- To enhance peace, security and stability for economic growth.
- To foster co-operation in all fields of economic activity.
Question 4
- State three social factors influencing Agriculture
- Define the term Rehabilitation
Answer
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- Religion
- Land ownership/inheritance
- Gender roles - - It is the process of restoring land to its former productive state.
Question 5
- State three factors favouring forestry in Canada.
- List two measures which have been taken in Kenya to manage and conserve the environment.
Answer
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- Low temperature
- Thin fertile soils
- Adequate precipitation
- Rivers provide source of H.E.P -
- Afforestation
- Reafforestation
- Planting of indigenous species