Question 1
- Name two places in South Africa were diamonds are mined
- State three uses of diamonds.
Answer
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- Kimberly
- Pretoria
- Jagers Foutein -
- For jewellery
- For cutting instruments
- For grinding metals
Question 2
- Define the term settlement.
- State three physical factors influencing the location of settlement
Answer
- A settlement is a place where a group of people live together.
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- Climate
- Relief
- Natural resources e.g. water
- Fertile soils
Question 3
- What is eco-tourism
- Give three reasons why domestic tourism is being encouraged in Kenya
Answer
- It is an environment friendly tourism whereby a tourist enjoys watching what nature has provided while at the same time protecting what nature has provided.
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- To make use of tourist facilities during the low tourist season.
- To make Kenyans know more about their country/appreciate their national heritage.
- To facilitate interaction and cultural exchange among different -communities/enhance national unity.
- To create employment.
Question 4
State five effects of industrialization in Kenya.
Answer
- Pollution
- Displacement of people
- Neglect of agriculture
- Industrial unrest
- Shortage of raw materials
- Displacement of people
- Neglect of agriculture
- Industrial unrest
- Shortage of raw materials
Question 5
- State two ways in which the fishing industry has contributed to the economy of Kenya
- Give three reasons why the government encourages fish farming in Kenya
Answer
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- It’s a source of income
- It is a source of employment
- It is a tourist attraction through sports. -
- Ponds occupy a small space It is free from international conflicts.
- Requires less capital
- Involves simple techniques/implements.
- Gives an opportunity for utilizing on productive areas