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What is a solstice?State the effects of the revolution of the earth.Give two theories that explain the evolution of the solar system and the origin of the earth.Identify the force that causes the earth to bulge at the equator.Give two reasons that support the belief that the interior of the earth is very hot.What is solar system?Name two planets without natural satellites in the solar system.What is a time zone?Give the reason why the International Date Line is significant.State any two characteristics of Latitudes.Give three reasons why the interior of the earth is very hot.Give two effects of the elliptical shape of the earth.Explain why the study of Geography is beneficial in the management and conservation of the environment.a) What is an equinox date? b) Name two equinox dates.State two changes caused by the earth's revolution around the sun.State three causes of desertification.Differentiate the term aridity and desertification.Differentiate between weather and climate.State two causes of temperature inversion.Explain the occurrence of a land breeze.Give three characteristics of the inter-tropical convergence zone.State three natural causes of climate change.Explain four consequences of climate change on the physical environment Give four reasons why some areas within the equatorial belt do not experience true equatorial climate.Describe the climatic conditions experienced in the Kenya highlands.Explain four effects of folding to human activities.State six characteristics of equatorial climate State three conditions necessary for the formation of dew.Explain how ocean currents influence climate.Study the map of Africa below and answer the following questions: Describe the characteristics of climate marked A.Explain how Altitude influence climate.State two climatic reasons why the government should evict settlers from the Mau forest complex in the Rift valley of Kenya.What is a fog?State any two conditions necessary for the formation of fog.Name any two isothermal layers of the atmosphere.What is an air mass?Give two climatic characteristics of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).Describe two characteristics of a mountain climate.State two human causes of climate change.Explain three consequences of climate change.Describe how you would use a rain gauge to measure rainfall.Name two instruments you would find inside a Stevenson screen.What do you understand by:i) Microclimate, ii) Greenhouse effect Study the diagram below and name the air masses marked A, B , C and D. What two conditions favour formation of air mass?Account for any four characteristics of tropical rainforests.Name any two constituents of the atmosphere.The diagram below represents the structure of the earth. Use it to answer the question that follow. Name the parts marked K, Land M.State three characteristics of extrusive igneous rocks.Name the metamorphic equivalent of the following rocks: Peridotite and Mudstone.Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follows; Identify the weathering process shown above; Describe how rocks are weathered through the above process.Differentiate between till deposits and fluvio-glacial deposits.Describe how roche moutonnee is formed.State two conditions which influence wind erosion.Name two features from water deposition in arid areas.What is a weather station?Explain two characteristics of Stevenson screen.Describe how a hygrometer is used to measure relative humidity.State two reasons why the recording of data at the school weather station may be inaccurate.Give the reason why air cools as it rises.State two negative effects of desertification.Distinguish between orogenic and epeirogenic earth movements.Describe the origin of African plate according to the theory of continental drift.Explain how convectional currents in the mantle causes earth movement.Explain how gravitative pressure causes earth movement.State three factors influencing folding of sedimentary rocks.Identify the fold mountain ranges formed during the following orogenies: Alpine and Hercynian.Describe how fold mountains are formed.Distinguish between river regime and river discharge.State three factors influencing river transport.Describe three processes through which a river transports its load.With the aid of a well labelled diagram, describe how a river braid is formed.CStudents of Hills School carried out a field study on river rejuvenation on a permanent river. State three causes of river rejuvenation they found out; Name three features formed by river rejuvenation they are likely to have identified; Identify two problems they may have encountered during the field study.What is soil?Identify two components of soils.Differentiate between soil structure and soil texture.Name two types of soil according to soil texture.Explain how the Climate influences the formation of soil.Explain how the topography influences the formation of soil.The diagram below shows a soil catena. Name the type of soils found in position W and Z; State two characteristics of soils found in section marked W and Z.Explain two causes of chemical soil degradation.State three measures of conserving soils. State five ways in which the Kenya government assists dairy farmers. What is polder? State three benefits of the Zuyder Zee project in the Netherland. Identify the fishing method represented by the diagram below:..State three ways through which fish farming contributes to the economy of Kenya. State three ways of promoting Eco-tourism in Kenya. State two reasons why domestic tourism should be encouraged in Kenya. What is energy crisis? State three advantages of using Hydro-Electric power. State two advantages of using compound bar graph to present statistical data. State three physical conditions that favours cocoa farming in Ghana. Describe stages involved in processing of cocoa from harvesting to marketing. Apart from making oil give four other uses of oil palm. Distinguish between a forest and forestry. Name two indigenous softwood trees species found in Western Region of Kenya. State three characteristics of planted forests. Name two forest reserves in Western region of Kenya. State four characteristics of temperate hardwood forests. Explain three problems which have limited exploitation of tropical hardwood in Africa. Give the differences between exploitation of softwood forests in Kenya and Canada under the following sub-headings:State two characteristics of the cottage industries in India. Explain two ways in which each of the following factors influence the location of industries in Kenya: (i) Raw materials Explain three physical factors that favoured the location of iron and steel industries in Germany. Students intended to carry out a field study of a location Jua Kali industry in the local market centre. (i) State two Define the term population structure. State four causes of rural to rural migration. Explain how the following factors have influence population distribution in Kenya: (i) Relief (ii) Diseases (iii) Drainage The pyramid below represents population structure of a country.Define the term environment. Name two components of environment that must be conserved. State four reasons why it is important to manage and conserve the environment. Apart from floods, name two common natural environmental hazards in Kenya. Explain three causes of floods in Kenya. Students from your school carried out a field study on environmental pollution in the country headquarters. (i) Name two...What is global warming?. Name four Greenhouse gases. Identify with evidence two climatic aspects that could have influenced the distribution of vegetation. Give three reasons why the recording of weather data at a weather station may be inaccurate. State two qualities that makes Stevenson screen suitable for its work. The map below shows the climatic regions of Kenya. Use it to answer the questions that follows:The map of Africa below shows the different climatic regions of Africa. Use it to answer the questions that follow.Explain how continentality influences climate. Use the diagram below to answer questions that follow.?State two formations in which mineral ores occur. Give three negative effects of open cast mining on the environment.Briefly describe how minerals occur in veins and lodes. Describe how coral rocks are formed. State three classifications of sedimentary rocks based on their mode of formation. A part from Thermal Metamorphism, name two other types of metamorphism. Describe the following types of rocks: i) Calcareous rocks ii) Carbonaceous rocks State three examples of rocks that are dominant at the coast of Kenya. Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed through the following processes. i) Mechanical Process ii) Chemical Process Give three ways through which rocks may be metamorphosed. Name two examples of plutonic rocks. State three conditions that favour the formation of an artesian basin. Define the following terms:(i) Environment (ii) Ecology (iii) Habitat List two main branches of Geography. Give four areas that are of great importance to a physical Geographer. Give three importances of studying Geography. Explain how Geography is related to the following disciplines: (i) Meteorology and climatology (ii) Demography Name two heavenly bodies forming the members of the solar system. Give three weaknesses of the passing star theory. What do you understand by the term astronomy? What is the shape of the Earth? Explain four proofs supporting the fact that the Earth is spherical. Define the following: (i) Rotation of the Earth (ii) Revolution of the Earth State four effects of the revolution of the Earth. On what date of the year is sun overhead at midday along the Tropic of Cancer?. What is an eclipse?. State three characteristics of the Earth's core. State three characteristics of the Earth's atmosphere. Define the following as elements of weather: (i) Temperature (ii) Humidity (iii) Air pressure Give three factors affecting the amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface. Give three significance of variability of humidity in the atmosphere. The diagram below shows the structure of the earth. Answer the question that follow...State three characteristics of the atmosphere. Identify two forms of rock metamorphism. What is a seismic wave?. State three ways in which earthquakes affect human activities. Differentiate between illuviation and salinization. State three importances of water as a soil property. Identify two types of deltas. State three conditions ideal for the formation of a delta. State two advantages of using compound bar graphs to represent data. State four reasons why Kenya imports maize, wheat and rice and she still produces them?. State physical conditions favouring wheat growing in Kenya. Explain three reasons why Canada produces more wheat than Kenya. Differentiate between fissure and vent eruption. Describe how Batholiths are formed. Describe how a Volcanic plug is formed. Explain three negative effects of volcanicity on human activities. You are planning to carry out a field study on features formed by volcanicity on the landscape (i) Formulate two null..What is reverse fault? The diagram below represents an area affected by faulting Name the parts marked E,F and G.Describe the processes involved in the formation of the Fault steps. Describe the processes involved in the formation of the Rift valley by anticlinal arching. Explain four ways in which block mountains influence climate. Name two mountains in East Africa where congelifraction is common. Describe the Pressure release as a type of weathering. Describe hydration as a type of weathering. Describe oxidation as a type of weathering. Explain three ways in which plants cause weathering. What is an avalanche?. State three effects of avalanche. Name three patterns of human settlements. List any two products from Jua kali industry in Kenya exported to other countries. Name two renewable sources of energy used in Kenyan industries. Name three surfaces that are reclaimed in Kenya. Identify the method used in reclaiming deserts, swamps, tsetse-infested valleys and flood-prone plains. Explain how the following practices help in soil conservation i. Mulching ii. Terracing Describe how deep-shaft mining takes place. Name three products from an oil refinery other than petrol. The table below shows milk yield in kilograms per dairy cow in Denmark between 1990 and 1995.State two advantages of using the divided circle to represent data. Name two other methods, apart from the divided circle, that could be used to represent simple data. Explain three physical factors that have favored farming in Denmark. State three problems facing dairy farmers in Kenya. Explain two reasons why beef farming is more developed in Argentina than in Kenya. State any two forms in which minerals occur. Name any three places where limestone is mined in Kenya. Explain how the following factors influence the exploitation of a mineral (i) Market (ii) The quality of ore Name two provinces in south Africa where gold is mined. Explain three problems facing gold mining in South Africa. Describe the processing of diamond in south Africa. Apart from oil, name two sources of non-renewable energy. List three advantages of solar energy. Explain four problems encountered in mineral exploitation in Kenya. Explain the effects of over-reliance on oil as a source of energy. State four methods the Government of Kenya uses to manage and conserve her energy resources. Define the term forestry. Give three differences between natural forest and planted forests. Explain FOUR causes of forest depletion in Kenya today. From the map below, give the names of the forests marked A, B ad C.State FOUR measures that are being undertaken by the Kenya Government to conserve forests. Explain THREE factors favouring the exploitation of softwoods in Canada. Define the following term Ecology. Define the following term Discontinuity. Differentiate between frontal fog from smog. State three main conditions that influence the characteristics of igneous rocks. Define the term statistics Name two sources of Primary data. Name two sources of Secondary data. Define the term mineral. Define the term mining. Explain three characteristics of a mineral State three disadvantages of deep shaft mining. The diagram below represents the earth on its own axis. Use it to answer questions below What is the meaning of rotation of the earth. State two effects of the revolution of the earth. Using the map of Kenya given above, identify the climatic region marked 1 and 4..What is climate change? Explain three general consequences of climate change. Define the term Geography.State any four reasons why we study Geography.Geography as a subject relates widely with other subjects. Explain how Geography relates with mathematics.The diagram below shows the relationship between geography and other disciplines. IMG_1 Name marked U,V,W and X.What is the solar system?What is a solstice?State the effect of crossing the international dateline from West to East.Give three forces that are responsible for the spherical shape of the earth.If the local time in town A at longitude 20 °E is 10am, What will be the time at town B at longitude 10°W.Give three reasons why the interior of the earth is very hot.The diagram below shows the internal structure of the earth. Use it to answer the question below. Name the parts Define the term weather.Name two forms of precipitation.The amount of solar radiation which reaches the earth's surface depends on a number of factors. Name three factors.Outline three factors to consider when setting a weather station.What is weather forecasting.Give three reasons why recording of data at a school weather station may be inaccurate.The following table shows rainfall and temperature of town X.What is a map?State three types of maps.Give four uses of maps.Name three types of marginal information you would find on a map sheet.State two types of scales used in a map.Define the term statistics.Differentiate between primary data and secondary data.Highlight three disadvantages of observation as a method of collecting data.State four reasons why it's important to study geography.Describe the solar system.State the characteristics of the sun.The local time at station x 60°W is 11.30a.m what is the time at station Y 37°E.With aid of well labeled diagram describe the occurrence of solar eclipse.Name the layers of the atmosphere.State the characteristics of the troposphere.Name three forms of precipitation that commonly occur in Kenya.What's Stevenson's Screen.Mention instruments found in the stevenson's screen.Apart from water vapour, name other three substances that are suspended in the atmosphere.Give two factors that are considered when classifying clouds.State four methods used to collect statistical data.Name types of field work.Why is it necessary to carry a pre-visit in field work.Define earth movement.Identify two causes of earth movement.Name fold mountains found in the following continents. Asia: North America: South America:Other than Fold Mountains name other result and features of folding.Through aid of diagrams explain how the rift valley was formed through tensional forces.Define climate.State factors influencing climate of a place.The Map below shows climate regions of Kenya. Use it to answer questions below c(i) and (ii) IMG_12 (c) (i) Name the...What is a mineral.Describe the following characteristics of minerals; (i) Lustre (ii) Colour Name two examples of extrusive igneous.Differentiate between Magma and Lava.Name intrusive features of volcanicity.Explain three ways in which volcanic features influence human activities.State two forces that shape the surface of the earth.State three characteristics of the crust.Distinguish between a coast and a shore.State three conditions necessary for the formation of a spit.State three ideal conditions for the formation of an artesian well.Give two ways in which underground water may reach the earth surface.What is a lake.Give 3 reasons why most of the Rift Valley lakes are alkaline.Highlight three natural causes of climate change.State two effects of climate change on the physical environment.Study the map extract of Busia sheet 101/1 provided and use it to answer following questions. (a) i) Identify two ...Differentiate between a rock and a mineral.Describe the formation of mechanically formed sedimentary rocks.State three characteristics of igneous rocks.Give 3 examples of metamorphic rocks.State 3 characteristics of minerals.Students from your school carried out a field study on the type of rocks within their locality. (i) identify any 3 tool What is river rejuvenation.Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow. IMG_13 (a) Identify the process represented by the diagram...Describe three ways in which a river transport its load.With the aid of a well – labeled diagram, illustrate the hydrological cycle.Give the significance of river to human Activities.Define the term faulting.Mention three types of features associated with faulting.With the help of a diagram explain the formation of the rift valley through the tension process. Supposing you were to carry out a field study on the Rift Valley. State any two objectives of the study.State three importance of studying faulting through field work.Explain four significance of faulting to human activities.What is weathering?Give five processes involved in physical weathering.Apart from plants, give four factors that influence the rate of weathering.Explain three ways in which plants cause weathering.Explain four effects of weathering.What is a laccolith?With the help of a diagram explain the formation of a laccolith.Name two areas where gold is mined in South Africa.State three ways in which mining create employment in Kenya.List three hardwood tree species in Kenya.Differentiate between statistics and statistical methods.List three sources of secondary data.Name two oil producing countries in Middle East.Give three by-products obtained when crude oil is refined.Explain why mining is regarded as a robber industry.Explain why petroleum, oil and natural gas are not regarded as minerals.Name one area in Kenya where gold is mined The table below represents the rainfall and temperature data of station Y for one year. Study it and answer the question...Name two areas in South Africa where diamond is mined.Explain Three negative effects of mining on the environment.Identify any two methods of mining.Name a port through which minerals in East Africa are exported.Explain four ways in which soda ash contributes to the economy of Kenya.Name two provinces where forests are found in Canada.Give three tree species that are found in Canada.Explain three ways in which the transportation of logs in Canada differ from Kenya.Explain four problems that face forestry in Canada.A form four class conducted a field study in a forested region in the area aroundtheir school:-

(i) Identify two main...Identify the two types of photographs.State three advantages of using photographs as a technique of recording data.With reference to ground photographs explain the meaning of:- Dead ground Foreground Background...Study the photograph below and use it to answer the questions that follow IMG_18 (i) Name the type of photograph shown...Compare tree harvesting in Kenya and Canada.State 3 factors influencing distribution and types of natural forests in Kenya.List 4 characteristics of coniferous forest.Explain 4 importance of forests in kenya.Students of your school decided to carry out a field study in nearby forest. (i) Give 3 importance of the pre visit. What is practical Geography?Define the term agriculture.Outline the advantages of using photographs in learning geography.What is agro-forestry?State three reasons for encouraging agro-forestry in Kenya.Identify three factors that influence occurrence of minerals.Give two examples of energy minerals.The table below shows land use in Nairobi county in 2016. Use it to answer the questions that follow....Apart from shaft method of mining, name two other methods of underground mining.Explain four problems associated with the shaft method of mining.Define plantation agriculture.Give three characteristics of plantation agriculture.Apart from plantation agriculture, name three other types of farming.Name five crops in Kenya that are processed to produce vegetable oil.Name three counties in Kenya where maize is grown in large scale farming.State four physical conditions that favor maize cultivation in counties in Kenya where maize is grown on a large scale.Give five uses of maize.Use the map of East Africa below showing the distribution of major minerals to answer the questions that follow...Give reasons why coal in Tanzania is under exploited.Explain three negative effects of mining to the environment.Give the uses of Soda ash.Name five major oil producing countries in Africa.The map of Kenya below shows some forested areas. Name the forest reserves markeda – h.State five ways in which clearing of forests has affected the natural environment in Kenya.Name three softwood tree species grown in forests of Canada.Give five characteristics of softwood forests of Canada.Give the differences between softwood forests in Kenya and Canada under the following sub-headings:- (i) Period of ...Give two examples of organically formed sedimentary rocks.Name two types of faults associated with compressional forces.State three characteristics of the Gregory Rift valley of Kenya.Name two types of grasslands found in Africa.State three reasons why some mountain tops have no vegetation.The diagram below shows some karst underground features. Use it to answer question (a). Name the features marked ...State three conditions necessary for the development of a karst landscape.What is soil degeneration?State three factors that determine soil colour.Study the map of Kijabe (1:50,000 sheet 134/3) provided and use it to answer the following questions. (a) I) What type...Differentiate between equinox and solstice.Describe how a solar eclipse occurs.State the characteristics of the earth’s core.Explain two reasons for the shape of the earth.What is International Dateline?Explain how the revolution of the earth causes seasons.Define the term earthquake.The diagram below represents the occurrence of an earthquake in the crust. IMG_21 Name the parts marked A, B, and C.Apart from the movement of tectonic plates, state three other natural causes of earthquakes.Explain two ways in which the movement of tectonic plates causes earthquakes.Name five features formed due to extrusive vulcanicity.Explain four positive influences of volcanic features to human activities.Give five processes that lead to formation of Lakes.Describe how Lake Victoria was formed.Explain three reasons why some Rift Valley Lakes in Kenya are saline.Explain three ways in which lakes influence the climate of the surrounding areas.The diagram below shows some glacial features in low lands. IMG_22 Name the parts marked P, Q R and S.Outline three factors that cause glacial deposition in lowlands.Describe how a fiord is formed.Explain how glaciation influences the following features influence human activities. (i) Mining (ii) Agriculture ...Students of Nanyuki High School carried out a field study on glaciation on Mt. Kenya (i) State two reasons why they ...What is Geography?Name three sub-branches of physical Geography.What is an Earthquake?Name three types of earthquakes, depending on the depth of focus.What is river capture?State three conditions necessary for river capture to occur.What is vegetation?Name the three types of vegetation.State three reasons why wind is a dominant agent of erosion in arid areas.Name the three ways through which materials are transported by wind.You are provided with a map of Nyeri East Africa 1:50000 (KENYA) Sheet 120/4.Use it to answer the questions that follows....What is a weather station?Explain how Aspect affects temperature.Explain how Ocean currents affects temperature.Explain how Altitude affect temperature.Study the diagram below and use it to answer the questions that follow. (i) State two ways through which the ...With aid of a well labeled diagram, explain formation of relief rainfall.Give four reasons why weather forecasting is important.What is a limb in a fold?Explain how Fold Mountains are formed according to convectional current theory.Differentiate between orogeny and orogenesis.State three factors influencing folding of sedimentary rocks.Use the world map provided and answer the questions that follow. IMG_27 Name mountain ranges marked U, V, W, X, Y and Z...Draw a well labeled diagram of anticlinorium and synclinorium.Explain three ways in which fold mountains influence climate in a region.Name two types of submerged highland coasts.Identify two resultant features of the emerged highland coasts.State three factors influencing deposition by ocean waves.Describe the formation of Fringing reef.Describe the formation of a Spit.Explain the significance of oceans to human activities.Differentiate between an iceberg and an ice sheet.Identify Four ways through which ice moves.Describe Plucking as a process of glacial erosion.Describe the process of Abrasion in glacial erosion.Describe how a glacial trough is formed.Students of Gitugi secondary school carried out a field study on glaciation on Mt. Kenya. (i) Give three reasons why the...State two factors that determine the mode of occurrence of minerals.Give three ways in which mining causes land derelictions.What is fish farming?The photograph provided shows a type of fishing method. Identify the method and describe how it is used.Define domestic tourism.State three ways in which eco-tourism is being promoted in East Africa.Name two canals found along the Great lakes and Lawrence Seaway.Give three benefits of the St. Lawrence Seaway to the economy of Canada and the USA.Define the term Trade.State measures that can be taken to reduce unfavorable balance of trade.The table below shows the production of maize in tonnes between 2015 and 2017 in four divisions in Baringo county. Use ...Give three advantages of using a pie chart in representing information.State three climatic conditions favouring the growing of maize.Explain four problems facing small scale maize farmers in Kenya.What is reafforestation?Give five reasons why afforestation is being encouraged in Kenya.List three factors that influence the distribution and types of natural forests in Kenya.State three differences between natural forests and planted forests.Give two economic uses of Mangrove forests.Explain two problems that affect forestry in Canada.Give measures that the government of Kenya is taking to manage forests in the Country.Define Urban sprawl.Define Conurbation.Use the sketch map below to answer Questions IMG_32 (i) Name the settlement pattern marked P, Q and R (ii) ...State factors which led to the growth of Eldoret town as an agricultural center.State the differences in functions between the cities of New York and Nairobi.Define cottage industry.State five ways in which the Kenya Government assists Jua Kali industries.Form Four Geography students carried out a field study at Webuye pan paper mills. (i) Give three importance of ....The map below shows the Ruhr Industrial region. Use it to answer questions below (i) Name the canal marked X ...Explain how the following factors led to the growth of Iron and steel industry in the Ruhr Region Raw materials...Define population growth.State three causes of rural-rural migration in Kenya.The diagram below represents population structure of Kenya. IMG_33 Describe the characteristic of the population as ....Apart from natural calamities, give two other causes of mortality in Kenya.Give three primary sources of population data.Identify three ways in which cultural belief and traditions influence population growth.Explain four consequences of overpopulation.Explain the origin of the earth and the solar system according to the Nebular cloud theory.Name two other theories that explain the origin of the earth and the solar system apart from the Nebular cloud theory.List two zones of transition in the atmosphere.Give three evidences that the interior of the earth is hotter.Define River divide.Define a confluence.Define a river profile.List three factors that influence the formation of a river.How is an oasis formed?List four characteristics of Mediterranean climate.Study the map of Nyeri (1:50,000) sheet 120/4 provided and answer the questions that follows (a) i) Give the ...With the use of a well labeled diagram explain how a reverse fault occurs.State two other types of faults apart from reverse faults.Describe how a rift valley forms through tensional forces.Explain three ways in which features resulting from faulting are of economic importance to man.You intend to carry out a field study of the landforms around your school.

(i) State two hypotheses you are likely to...Differentiate between intrazonal and azonal soils.Give three examples of a zonal soils.Explain four factors that influence soil formation.Give two factors that determine the colour of soil.What is soil erosion.Explain four ways in which vegetation prevents soil erosion.Name a country in Africa where temperate grassland is found.State four characteristics of temperate grasslands.Explain four ways in which trees in the coniferous forests have adapted to the environmental conditions of the region.You are required to carry a field study on a forest near your school. Describe the methods you would use to determine ...State three factors that determine zoning of mountain vegetation.The figure below shows underground zones of saturation. Use it to answer question a (i) (a) i) Identify the zone...Name four sources of groundwater.Explain four ways in which groundwater is of significance to human activities.Give two examples of lakes in East Africa that have formed due to crustal warping.Describe how the process of crustal warping leads to formation of lakes.Differentiate between mining and quarrying.List down three oil producing countries in the Middle East.Name two forest reserves in Kenya.State three characteristics of equatorial rainforest.What is meant by the term ranching.State three conditions which favour cattle ranching in Kenya.Give two factors that determine the amount of water for irrigation.State three methods used to reclaim land in Kenya.Name two major regions with high cottage industrial concentration in India.State three reasons why new county government system in Kenya should encourage the Jua Kali industries in their region.The table below shows crop production in Kenya in tonnes for a period of five years. ...State three advantages of using compound bar graph as a method of data presentation.Explain how the following factors influence horticultural farming in Netherlands i) Technology ii) Marketing ...State three features of horticultural farming in Netherlands.Explain three difficulties that farmers in Kenya experience in marketing horticultural produce.What is forestry?Explain three factors that favour the growth of natural forests on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.Name three exotic species of trees planted in Kenya.State four ways in which the clearing of the forests has affected the natural environment in Kenya.Discuss 3 challenges experienced in the exploitation of tropical hardwood forests in Kenya.Give the differences in the exploitation of softwood forests in Kenya and Canada under the following sub-headings ...Name two countries found in the North West Pacific fishing ground.Explain four physical factors that favour fishing in the above fishing ground.Describe drifting as a method of fishing.Describe purse seining as a method of fishing.Compare fishing in Kenya and Japan under the following sub-headings i) Fishing ground ii) Climate ...State three significance of fishing to the economy of Kenya.What is wildlife?Name three natural habitats for wildlife.Explain three human factors that favour tourism in Kenya.Explain four roles played by the Kenya Tourism Development Corporation in promoting tourism in Kenya.Explain three factors that hinder domestic tourism in Kenya.Name four geothermal power sites in Kenya.State four factors that influenced the location of Olkaria Geothermal unit.State four factors that limit the expansion of Geothermal power production in Kenya.Explain five ways in which Kenya has benefited from development of the Seven Forks Dam H.E.P.(Hydroelectric Power) ...State three benefits of rural electrification in Kenya.Name two planets without natural satellites in the solar system.Highlight three proofs that the earth is spherical.State three effects of the revolution of the earth.Distinguish between a forest and forestry.Give four ways in which minerals occur.What is a lake?What is faulting?State three other processes that lead to formation of lakes apart from crustal warping.

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