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HOME SCIENCE FORM 4 SCHEMES OF WORK UPDATED TERM 1-3

HOME SCIENCE, F4, T1

REFERENCES: Secondary Home Science KLB, Focus on Home Science

WK LSN TOPIC/S-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 1-2 REPORTING AND REVISION          
2 1-3 Agencies dealing with consumer protection

-Kenya Consumer Association (KCA)

-Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

State the functions of KCA and KEBS

State functions of counterfeit issues section

Identify the KEBS certification marking scheme (mark of a quality)

Teacher-pupil discussions

Drawing

Charts

-Books

KLB fm 4 pg 134-139  
  4 -Trade

Description Act

-Price control department

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to;

Explain the importance of trade descriptions Act and price control department

Teacher-pupil discussions

 

-Books

-Chalk

-Board

KLB fm 4 pg 140-142  
2 1-2 Flower arrangement

points to consider

equipment needed

choice of flowers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to state points to consider when arranging flowers, identify equipment for arrangement, identify and choose flowers. Teacher- pupil discussions

identification

note taking

Flowers in compound

assorted equipment

books

KLB BK 4 pg 62  
  3-4 Methods of arranging flowers

basic shapes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

Explain the methods of arranging flowers  in different shapes

Practical arrangement of flowers Assorted flowers equipment KLB F4 pg 64  
3 1-2 Food preservation

definition

advantages

disadvantages

traditional methods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

Define food preservation

state its advantages and disadvantages

explain traditional methods of preservation

Teacher-pupil discussion

note taking

Pictures

books

KLB F 4 pg 68  
  3-4

 

Modern methods of preserving food By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain modern methods of preserving food. Teacher-learner discussion

note taking

Books

pictures

KLB F4 pg 79  

 

4 1-2 Convenience

Foods

definition

types

advantages and disadvantages

 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

Define convenience foods, identifying its various types

State advantages and disadvantages.

Teacher-learner discussion

note taking

Books

assorted foods

KLB F4 pg 83  
  3-4 Rechauffe cookery

definition

Advantages of using left-over food.

disadvantages

storage

factors in use  left over

preparation of food

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

Define rechauffe

state advantages and disadvantages of using left over foods

explain the preparation of variety of left overs

Teacher-pupil discussion Books

Writing materials

KLB F 4 pg 86  
5 1-2 Rechauffe cookery

recipes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to write recipes on requested dishes. Note taking Recipe books

-writing materials

KLB F4 pg 89  
  3-4 Clothing construction processes

collars

 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

Name types of collars

-prepare and attach collars

Demonstration

practical preparation and attachment of collars

Fabric

Sewing  tools

-books

KLB F4 pg 100  
6 1-4 Qualities of a good collar

Coffs

preparation

attaching

qualities of a well-made cuff

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

State qualities of good collars and Coffs

prepare and attach Coffs

Practical preparation and attachment

© Education Plus Agencies

teacher-learner discussion

Fabric

sleeves

sewing tools

KLB F 4 pg 106  
 

 

7

 

 

1-2

Sleeves

types

preparation of set in sleeves

attaching

qualities of well-made sleeves

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to :

name types of sleeves

prepare and attach set in sleeves

qualities of a well-made sleeve

Teacher-learner discussion

practical preparation and attachment of sleeves

Fabrics

sewing tools

books

KLB F4 pg 111  
 

 

3-4 Facings and interfacings By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

Differentiate facings from interfacings

uses of facings and interfacings

Teacher-pupil discussion

practical attachment

Sewing tools

fabrics

interfacings

books

KLB F4 pg 116  
8 1-4 TOPICAL CATS          
9 1-4 TOPICAL CATS          
10 1-4 Preparation for paper 1 exams By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to identify common

Mistakes  in exams

attempt several questions

Question and answering

 

Past papers    

 

11 & 12 1-4 Paper 3 Speed test processes On clothing And construction.    
14 1-4 Paper 3 Questions and answers        
15 END TERM EXAMINATIONS            

 

 

 

 

HOME SCIENCE, F4, T2

REFERENCES: Secondary Home Science KLB, Focus on Home Science

WK LSN TOPIC/S-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 2-4 REVISION OF LAST TERM’S EXAMS          
2 1 PRE MOCK 1

EXAM REVISION

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

make corrections on pre mock 1 paper 3

Teacher pupil discussions Past papers and marking scheme Past papers  
  2&3 PRE MOCK 1

EXAM REVISION

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

make corrections on pre mock 1 paper 1

Teacher pupil discussions Past papers and marking scheme Past papers  
 

3

4

1

PRE MOCK 1

EXAM REVISION

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

make corrections on pre mock 1 paper 2

Teacher pupil discussions

Working of speed test

Past papers and marking scheme

Sewing equip

Speed test

Past papers  
  2&3 PRE MOCK 2

EXAM

planning

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

Plan for  practical exam

Each learner prepares own plan Question papers

Recipe books

Exam papers  
 

4

4

1 – 4

 

PRE MOCK 2EXAM

         
5 1 PRE MOCK 2

EXAM REVISION

 

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

make corrections on pre mock 2 paper 3

Teacher pupil discussions Past papers and marking scheme Past papers  
 

 

 

 

 

6

2&3

 

4

 

1

PRE MOCK 2

EXAM REVISION

PRE MOCK 2

EXAM REVISION

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

make corrections on pre mock 2 paper 1

make corrections on pre mock 2 paper 2

Teacher pupil discussions

Working of speed test

Past papers and marking schemes

Past papers and marking scheme

Sewing equip

Speed test

Past papers

 

 

Past papers

 
  2-4 CONDENSED EXAM          
7 1-4 REVISION OF    CONDENSED EXAM

 

         
8 1            
  2-4 MID TERM BREAK          
9 1-4 REVISION AND PREPARATION FOR MOCKS

PAPER 1

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

Get ready for mocks paper1

Teacher pupil discussions

Group discussions

Past papers and marking schemes Form 1-4 syllabus  
10 1-4 REVISION AND PREPARATION FOR MOCKS

PAPER 2

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

Get ready for mocks paper1

Teacher pupil discussions

Working of speed test

Past papers and marking scheme

Sewing equip

Speed test

 

Form 1-4 syllabus  
11 1-4 REVISION AND PREPARATION FOR MOCKS

PAPER 3

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:

Get ready for mocks

 

Teacher pupil discussions

Working of speed test

Trial planning

Past papers and marking schemes Form 1-4 syllabus

KNEC guidelines

 
12-14 1-4 MOCK EXAMS          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOME SCIENCE, F4, T1

REFERENCES: Secondary Home Science KLB, Focus on Home Science

 

WK LSN TOPIC/S-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 1-4 REPORTNG AND REVISION OF LAST TERM’S EXAMS

 

         
2 1-4 POST MOCK EXAMS          
3&4 1-4 REVISION OF POST MOCK EXAM          
5-7 1-4 REVISION FOR KCSE          
8-13 K.C.S.E EXAMS

 

           

 

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HISTORY/GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1 (1996)

  1. Give two functions of the council of elders among the Akamba during the pre-colonial period.

(i)        They had powers to declare war and make peace/prepared youth for war

(ii)       They presided over religious and other ritual functions

(iv)      They offered advice to the community when need arose

(v)       They ruled the community / settle disputes

Any 2 points 1 mark each (2 mks)

  1. State two factors which made it possible for the Arab traders to come to Kenyan Coast before 1500.

(i)        Accessibility of the Kenyan Coast via the sea

(ii)       Availability of funds to finance their journey

(iii)      Availability of dhows

(iv)      The Monsoon winds which powered their dhows to the coast.

Any 2 points, 1 mark each (2 mks)

  1. Give one contribution of John Krapf to the spread of Christianity in Kenya during the nineteenth century.

(i)        John Krapf built a church in Rabai

(ii)       Converted people to Christianity.

(iii)      Translated the Bible into Kiswahili

(iv)      Trained the first catechist who later spread the gospel.

(v)       Encouraged other European / missionaries to come to Kenya.

(vi)      This exploitation of Kenya led to the opening up of the interior for more missionary activities.

Any 1 point, 1 mark each (1 mk)

  1. Name the company which administered Kenya on behalf of the British government up to 1895

(i)        The imperial British East Africa Company/ IBA Co                        (1 mk)

  1. Identify two factors which enabled the White settlers to establish farms in the Kenya Highlands during the colonial periods.

(i)        Government policy and support/ i.e. providing loans, land and labourers.

(ii)       Favourable climate/adequate rainfall and temperature

(iii)      Availability of transport/especially the railway and the feeder roads.

(iv)      Fertility of the soil

Any 2 points 1 mark each (2 mks)

  1. Give two factors which led to the establishment of urban centers in Kenya during the colonial period.

(i)        Development of transport network/the construction of the Uganda railway

(ii)       Development of mining activities / Development of industries

(iii)      Development of trade.

(iv)      Development of agriculture

(v)       Establishment of administrative centre. (Any 2 point, 1 mk each (2 mks)

  1. State two objectives of the Kikuyu/ central association (KCA)
  2. i) To advocate for the growing of coffee Africans
  3. ii) To work towards the restoration of alienated Africans

iii)       To have laws written in Kikuyu

  1. iv) To pressurize the colonial government to abolish the racial segregation.
  2. v) To pressurize the colonial government to abolish racial segregation.
  3. vi) Respect of African culture & customs e.g. Circumcision/polygamy

vii)      Agitating release of political prisoners e.g. Harry Thuku

(2 mks)

  1. Identify two ways in which the trade union movement contributed to the struggle for independence in Kenya.
  2. i) Trade unions sensitized workers about the importance of joining political parties that struggled for independence.
  3. ii) Trade unions contributed money to political parties to enable them sustain the struggle for independence.

iii)       Trade unions organized strikes and boycotts to oppose some policies of the colonial government

  1. iv) Trade unions provided relevant training ground for potential nationalist leaders.

Any 2 points, 1 mk each (2 mks)

  1. State two results of the development of railway transport in the Kenya during the colonial period.
  2. i) It let to the loss of land among some African Communities.
  3. ii) Facilitated the movement of goods and people

iii)       Led to development of trade between Kenya and the outside world.

  1. iv) Promoted the development of trade between Kenya and the outside world.
  2. v) Led to the development of trade between Kenya and the outside world.
  3. vi) Encouraged the coming setters to Kenya

viii)     Promoted interaction between different African communities

  1. ix) Provided a source of revenue
  2. x) Open up the interior
  3. xi) Building of industries.

(2 mks)

  1. Name two African Nationalist parties whose leaders attended the Lancaster House conference in London.

(i)        Kenya African National Union (KANU)

(ii)       Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU)

Any 2 points, 1 mark each (2 mks)

  1. Give two reasons why the District focus for rural Development was established in Kenya.
  2. i) To plan and initiate development projects/programmes at District Levels.
  3. ii) Liaise with the government in prioritizing development projects at the District level.

iii)       Initiate income generating activation for the development projects in the district.

(Any 2 point, 1 mk each (2 mks)

  1. Name two parastatals organizations in Kenya than fall under the ministry of transport and communication,
  2. i) Kenya ports authority/KPA
  3. ii) Kenya Railways

iii)       Kenya posts and Telecommunications

  1. iv) Kenya

Any 2 point, 1 mark each (2 mks)

  1. What is the main function of opposition parties in Kenya?
  2. i) To provide a system of checks and balances to the government of the day in order to guard against excess / to act a check on the actions of the government. Any 1 point, 1 marks each (1 mk)
  3. Identify two types of direct taxes through which the Kenya government raises this revenue.
  4. i) Export tax
  5. ii) Import tax / custom duty

iii)       Excise duty

  1. iv) Sales tax
  2. v) Income tax
  3. vi) Value Added Tax (VAT)
  • Payer/ Pay as you earn.
  1. Which provision in Kenya constitution protects the wealth of individuals in the country.
  2. i) The right to own property.
  3. ii) The Bill of right.

 

SECTION B.

  1. a) what factors which made the cushites to migrate into Kenya during the

pre-colonial period.

(i)        Hostile neighbours in their homeland

(ii)       Succession disputes/ feuds/ family conflicts

(iii)      Search for pastured for their livestock.

(iv)      Natural calamities such as drought/disease

(v)       search for land for settlement

(vi)      Population pressure

(vi)      Spirit of adventure.

Any 5 x1 marks

  1. b) Explain five results of the settlement of the cushites in Kenya during the pre-colonial period.

(i)        The cushites came with their own livestock and so encouraged livestock farming in areas where they settled.

(ii)       Their settlement led to increased rivalry and conflicts for ownership of land

(iii)      Some cushites who had been converted to Islam spread the religion in the areas where they settled.

(iv)      The cushites attacked the Eastern Bantu communities who had settled at shungwaya, and forced them to move to their present homeland in Kenya.

  1. v) The cushites intermarried with the communities they found in the areas where they settled.
  2. iv) The cushites attacked the Eastern Bantu communities who had settled at shungwaya, and forced them to move to their present homeland in Kenya.
  3. v) The cushites intermarried with the communities they found in the areas where they settled in Kenya. (There was increase in population)
  4. vi) Trade developed between the cushites and the example they exchanged livestock products such as milk and butter with the Bantu and in return they obtained grains from the Bantu.

vii)      The Bantu borrowed some to the cultural practices of the cushites e.g. Circumcision.

viii)     Cushites learnt mixed farming

Any 5 x 2 marks

  1. a) Why were the Portuguese able to  Portuguese able to conquer the Kenyan

Coast during the sixteenth century.

  1. i) The Portuguese used superior weapons
  2. ii) Lack of Unity among the Coastal communities e.g. rivalry between Malindi and Mombasa

iii)       The Portuguese fought as one united found of people

  1. vi) The Portuguese knew the Geography of the East African Coast very well after obtaining information form Vasco Da- Gama visit of 1498

vii)      They had well trained soldier                                                (5mks)

 

  1. b) Explain five factors which led to the collapse of the Portuguese rule on the Kenyan Coast by the end of 17th

(i)        The harsh Portuguese rule provoked resentment from the coastal communities.

(ii)       Coastal communities. Some coastal communities organized a series of revolts against the Portuguese colonial administrators embezzled revenue and so they made it difficult for Portugal to run their possessions on the Kenya coast/ inefficient / non committed administration.

  1. iv) Trade along the Kenyan Coast declined therefore the Portuguese found retaining their control over the East African coast a liability.
  2. v) The Portuguese settlements were attacked by the Zimba terrorists from the lower Zambezi valley who looted property and killed people. This made life difficult for Portuguese many of them and so those who survived were unwilling to continue to stay at the East African coast.

vii)      The coastal Arabs and the Swahili obtained support from the Turks and Amani Arabs – their fellow Muslims who helped them to drive away the Christian Portuguese colonists

viii)     Delay in reinforcement due to distance.

  1. ix) Composition of other European powers.

(Any 5 x 2)

  1. a) Outline the five reasons which made the Nandi resist the imposition of

British colonial rule over their territory.

  1. i) They wanted to maintain their independence
  2. ii) They wanted to protect their land

iii)       They wanted to reserve their culture

  1. iv) They did not want the Uganda railway to be constructed through their territory.
  2. v) They want white people because according to their methodology, the people were a sign to bad omen.

vii)      They wanted to protect their livestock

Any 5 x 1 marks

  1. b) Discuss the factors which led to the defeat of the Nandi
  2. i) The British were supported by some of the local communities e.g. Somali and Maasai soldiers so the Nandi warriors were out numbered
  3. ii) The British used superior weapons such repeater rifles while Nandi used spears and arrows.

iii)       The British tricked the Nandi and used treacherous method for example in October 1905. The commander of the British troops in Nandi Territory, captain Mcinertz Hageb arranged to have a meeting with the Nandi Orkoiyot, Koitalel arap Samoei when he had already arranged to have him killed.  The Orkoiyot was killed in cold blood by the British and this demoralized and weakened the Nandi.

  1. iv) The British used scorched earth policy, they burned confiscated their livestock. The Nandi were deprived of the sources of their livelihood and this forced them into submission
  2. v) Natural calamities the small pox epidemic which broke out in the 1890’s killed many of the Nandi and weakened their survivors.
  3. vi) Lack of support from the neighbouring Kenyan communities such as the Abaluhyia and Luo.

(Any 5x 2 marks)

  1. a) What three factors have facilitated the formation of many political parties

in Kenya since 1991?

  • Amendment/Reating of section 2 a in the Kenyan constitution to allow the

formation of other parties in Kenya.

(ii)       External pressure from the international community

(iii)      Internal agitation for multipart

(iv)      End of the cold war/the collapse of the USSR made it possible for the USA to exert pressure on Kenya and other African countries)

  1. v) Economic hardships within the country.

Any 3 points 1 mark each (3 mks)

  1. b) Explain the changes which have taken place in Kenya as a result for the introduction of multiparty democracy.
  2. i) The introduction of Multi-arty democracy has led to the introduction of multiparty democracy.
  3. ii) Kenyans have been provided with the opportunity to join parties of their own choice.

iii)       It has promoted accountability and transparency on the part of the government

  1. v) It has enhanced the implementation of economic reforms in the country (SAP)
  2. vi) It has given the mass media people greater freedom to comment on what it happening in the country.

vii)      It has created more political awareness and patriotism among the people.

viii)     It has enhanced interaction among Kenyans of different ethnic backgrounds as various political parties compete for support.

Ix         Has enhanced the application of rule of law in the country.

(6×2 = 12 mks)

 

SECTION C

  1. a) What are the constitutional duties of the president of Kenya.

(i)        The president is the head of government chairs cabinet meetings.

(ii)       Opens parliament at the start of every session.

(iii)      Prorogues parliament.

(iv)      Commander in charge of the Armed forces

(v)       Received credentials form foreign envoys accredited to Kenya.

(vi)      Appoints senior civil servants and dismisses/cabinet ministers/ nominated Mps.

  1. vi) Represents the country in international fora.

viii)     Confers in honours for distinguished/ services.

  1. ix) Consents bills before they become law. 3×1 mk

 

  1. b) Explain six factors which have promoted National Unity in Kenya since 1963
  2. i) The use of common languages English and Kiswahili which enable people of different ethnic groups to communicate.
  3. ii) The establishment of National schools which enable pupils form different parts of the country to meet and interact/education integration of

iii)       Intermarriage enables people of different ethnic backgrounds.

  1. iv) Expansion of university Education which enables people/students from different ethnic groups to interact.
  2. v) Expansion of job opportunities which enables people of different ethnic groups to meet and interact at their places of work.
  3. vi) Development of urban centers has encouraged people from different ethnic background to meet and interact.

vii)      Development of transport network has facilitated free movement of people in the country.

viii)     Promotion of sporting and other cultural activities though which people of different ethnic groups interact/ Dishunding of tribal associations.

  1. ix) The harambee spirit/Nyayo Philosophy which has made it possible for people of different ethnic group/religious background to work together on various projects
  2. x) The establishment of settlement schemes which has made it possible for people form different parts of the country to meet and interact.
  3. xi) Existence of the institution of presidency is one unifying factor.

xii)      The use of the national flag which is recognized by all Kenyans.

xiii)     The use of the National anthem which invokes the spirit of unity among Kenyans.

xiv)     The coat of arms which is recognized by all Kenyans.

  1. xv) One constitution

 

  1. a) State three functions of the police force in Kenya.

(i)        To maintain law and order

(ii)       To investigate internal security

(iii)      To provide Internal security

(iv)      To control and direct traffic in the country

(v)       To arrest and prosecute suspected criminals.

(vi)      To mount a guard of honours for domestic and international

dignitaries

 

  1. b) Explain six duties performed by provincial commissioners in Kenya

(i)        The PCs act as representatives of the president in their areas of jurisdiction.

(ii)       The PC’s interpret government polices in their areas or jurisdiction.

(iii)      The PC’s oversee the implementation of the government policies and programmes in their provinces.

(iv)      The PC’s ensure that law and order is maintained in the provinces

(v)       They issue permits for the holding of public meetings in their respective provinces.

  1. vi) The provincial commissioners serve as chairpersons in the provincial security and intelligence committees.

vii)      They are charged with responsibility of maintaining security to the area.

viii)     They co-ordinate development programmes and services chairperson of the provincial development committees.

  1. ix) They are in overall control of all government departments in their respective provinces.

 

7          a)         Identify three functions of the attorney general of Kenya

  1. i) The Attorney general is the Chief Legal adviser to the government
  2. ii) Chief state prosecution

iii)       Interprets the laws of Kenya

  1. iv) Drafts government bills
  2. v) Services as ex-officio member of parliament
  3. b) Describe the structure of the court system of Kenya

(i)        The judicial structure in Kenya consists of a system of courts which are arranged hierarchically form the lowest to the highest level.

(ii)       The District Magistrates Court

This is the lowest court in Kenya which is charged with the responsibility pf trying civil and criminal cases within the district.

(iii)      The Kadhi Court

This is parallel to the District Magistrate’s court in hierarchy. It arbitrates civil cases in which all parties involved are Muslims.

(iv)      The resident magistrate’s court which has jurisdiction in both civil and criminal cases which originate form with in the province where the court is situated. It also has jurisdiction in respect to magistrates in respect to decisions made at District Magistrate’s court level.

(v)       The chief magistrate’s court which has powers over all the resident Magistrate’s and District Magistrate’s courts.  It supervises and oversees the work of the other courts in the country.

(vi)      The High court of Kenya

This has unlimited jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases stemming from any party of Kenya.

vii)      The court of appeal is the highest court in the country it listens to appeals from any court in Kenya

Other courts

Industrial courts- Rent

Rent tribunal

 

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 2 1996

  1. (i) Archaeology

(ii)       Oral traditions

(iv)      Anthropology

(v)       Botany/Zoology /biology/Genetics

(vi)      Written records

(vii)     Geology

(viii)    Local paintings/sculpture                                           (2mks)

 

  1. (i) Hunting wild animals

(ii)       Gathering wild fruits, roots and vegetables

(iii)      Fishing

(iv)      Crop farming

(v)       Administration

(vi)      Trading

(vii)     Making stone implements

(viii)    Pottery                                                                                    (2mrks)

 

  1. i) Trade
  2. ii) Mining

iii)       Religion

  1. iv) Agriculture
  2. v) Administration
  3. vi) Trading

vii)      Security

viii)     Education centres e.g Alexandria

  1. ix) Availability of water                                                  (2mks)

 

  1. i) Making royal regalia
  2. ii) Making status of rulers, noble men and warriors

iii)       Making ornaments/decorations

  1. iv) Making religious Figurines e.g gods
  2. v) Making weapons                                                        (1mk)

 

  1. i) Telephone
  2. ii) Telegram

iii)       Telex

  1. iv) Fax
  2. v) E-mail
  3. vi) Television

vii)      Radio

viii)     Courier letter

  1. i) Tobacco
  2. ii) Cotton

iii)       Corn/Maize

  1. iv) Wheat                                                                         (2mks)
  2. a) Barter trade is the exchange of goods for other goods/trade in kind            (1mk)
  3. b) i)         Some commodities are bulky/ heavy and are difficultly to transport
  4. ii) It may not be easy to establish the exchange rate of commodities

iii)       Perishable goods are likely to go to waste if negotiations are not done in time                                                            (1mk)

  1. iv) It requires double coincidence of demands               (1mk)
  2. i) Indivisibility of some commodities                           (1mk)
  3. i) It made laws for the kingdom
  4. ii) It checked on the activities of the government

iii)       It presented the interests of the people/countries

  1. iv) It advised the Kabaka                                                             (2mks)

 

  1. i) The Mandinka Empire

 

  1. i) Jihad/Holy wars
  2. ii) Missionary activities of Muslims scholars

iii)       Commercial interactions /Interactions/Intermarriage

  1. iv) Influence of already converted African rulers
  2. v) Intermarriage
  3. vi) Migration of Muslims /Arabs.

vii)      Fear of being enslaved

 

  1. i) Indirect rule
  2. ii) Direct rule
  3. – A body of fundamental principles on which the government of a state is

based

–           A system of laws and principles on which the government of a state is

based.

  1. i) The AOU provided material support to freedom fighters e.g. arms
  2. ii) It gave financial support to freedom fighters

iii)       It provided military training camps and other facilities to freedom fighter

  1. iv) It presented the problem of the nationalists in international form.
  2. v) It provides the nationalist with a forum to air their grievances
  3. vi) Provision of refugee camps for the displaced nationalists

vii)      Provided education to the members of the liberation movement

viii)     It campaigned for sanctions against the oppressive southern African regimes in international form

  1. i) World Health Organization (WHO)
  2. ii) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

 

SECTION B

  1. a)
  2. i) The development of steam engines facilitated faster transportation of raw materials and finished industrial product.
  3. ii) Provided a source of energy in the factories e.g. the spinning factory

iii)       It was used to pump water out of the mines to facilitate mining e.g the coal mines

  1. iv) Facilitated faster transportation of industrial workers. (3mks)

b)

  1. i) Provision of Education which emphasized on technical training
  2. ii) Japanese work ethics which discouraged idleness and encouraged hardworking

iii)       Government policy which granted subsidies to industrial entrepreneurs led to industrial growth.

  1. iv) Availability of raw materials from within Japang. silk and from other Asian countries which they colonized e.g. cotton from China.
  2. v) A well established industrial base. By 1954 Japan had well developed industrial base upon which other industries were built.
  3. vi) Availability of local and internal markets stimulated industrial growth

vii)      Existence of a labour force with industrial know – how

viii)     Availability of capital from local and foreign investors, especially the USA financial aid which was provided after the 2nd World War (the Marshal plan) stimulated industrial growth of Japan

  1. ix) Availability of energy e.g. H.E.P stimulated industrial growth. (12mks)

 

2          a)         i)         Existence of enterprising North Africa merchants.

  1. ii) Availability of trading items e.g. gold from West Africa and salt mines of the Sahara

iii)       Availability of capital provided by the Berber merchants of North Africa

  1. iv) Demand for scarce goods in North Africa and West Africa
  2. v) Presence of Tauregs who guided the traders through the Sahara desert
  3. vi) Presence of capable rulers who offered protection of traders.

vii)      Presence of Oasis

viii)     Use of camels and horse.

  1. b) i)         The trade led to the development of towns in West Africag.

Gao Timbuku

  1. ii) It led to the spread of Islam and Islamic learning in West Africa

iii)       The trade led to the emergence of a class of wealthy people

the merchants who participated in the trade.

  1. iv) The trade promoted intermarriage between North African and

West African.

  1. v) Growth in Agricultural production
  2. vi) Increase warfare

vii)      The trade introduced new cultural values in West Africa

e.g. people adopted new styles of dressing and eating habits.

viii)     Trade led to the introduction of Arab architectural designs in West

Africa.

  1. ix) Trade led to the introduction of Empires e.g. Mali Soghai

and Ghana.

  1. x) It led to the depopulation of West Africa through slave trade.
  2. xi) West Africa was known to the outside world.           (12mks)

 

  1. a) i)         They are all weather roads.
  2. ii) They are durable

iii)       Water drain off easily

  1. iv) They provide a good motoring surface. (3mks)
  2. b) i)         Railway transport led to expansion of trade in Europe as goods

were quickly transported from one point to another.

  1. ii) Facilitated the movement of people from one place to another

thus promoted greater interaction among people.

iii)       Railway transport promoted agricultural growth as it

assured farmers of means of transporting their goods.

  1. iv) The railway transport provided employment opportunities
  2. v) The development of railway transported led to growth

of expansion of urban centres.

  1. vi) It facilitated the development of industries in Europe by providing quick means of transporting raw material, finished materials and industrial workers.

vii)      It led to environmental pollution through emission of large amounts of carbon dioxide/ smoke into the atmospheres.

  1. a) i)         Existence of already established trade routes/ which connected the

African coastal raiding posts with the interior facilitated the movement of the missionaries.

(ii)       Use of guides and porters made the movement of the missionaries and the transportation of their luggage easy

(iii)      The learning of local languages by the missionaries facilitated their activities among different communities.

(iv)      Training African catechists and other religious leaders helped in spreading Christianity in Africa.

(v)       The discovery of cure of some tropical diseases e.g. quinine for treating malaria fever, reduced the number of death cases among the missionaries

(vi)      Support and protection given to missionaries by some African rulers e.g. Lewanika of Bulonzi promoted missionary activities.

(vii)     Support from the church organization in Europe enabled the missionaries to carry out their activities

(viii)    Support from the colonial government (e.g. protection against some hostile communities) enabled the missionaries to carry out their activities.

(ix)      The establishment of mission stations which were used as bases from which were used as bases from which they operated the stations also provided other social services e.g. health care.

(x)       Translocation of the Bible and other Christian literature made Christianity accessible to many African communities.

(12 mks)

SECTION C

5          a)         i)         They signed treaties with the local ruler

  1. ii) They used military force to subdue communities which resisted

iii)       They signed treaties among themselves to partition Africa e.g. the 1890 Angola-German agreement which German gave Witu to Britain and Britain gave Heligoland to German.

  1. iv) Use of treaty / tricks/ deception
  2. b) i)        In order to protect his Kingdom  against the Germans and Portuguese
  3. ii) Lewanika desire western education and civilization and wanted the British to introduce it in his country

iii)     Lewanika wanted the British to protect him against his internal enemies e.g. in 1884 Lewanika forced an internal rebellion.

  1. iv) Lewanika was encouraged to collaborate with the British by King Khama of Botswana who has already sought British to protect his Kingdom from attacks by other African communities such as the Nebela and Shona.
  2. v) Lewanika wanted the British to protect his kingdom from attacks by other African communities such as the Ndebela and Shona.

vii)         Desire to promote trade between his people and British

viii)        Lewanika was influenced by the European missionaries who had visited earlier, to collaborate.

 

6   a)   i)          A high percentage of the Mullatoes in the population of the communes who appreciated the European culture, made it easy for the French to apply their policy of assimilation.

  1. ii) The people in the four communes had long interaction with the French trades, administrators and missionaries and this enabled them to appreciate European culture.

iii)       A high percentage of the inhabitants of the four communes had been converted to Christianity and this made it possible for the French to apply their policy.

 

  1. b) i)          The application of the assimilation policy lead to the promotion of French culture in Senegal
  2. ii) The policy of assimilation undermined African culture as many adopted French culture.

iii)         It undermined the authority of the traditional rulers as they were replaced by the assimilated Africans

  1. iv) Senegal was incorporated into French Republic and regarded as an overseas province of France.
  2. v) Africans from Senegal were allowed to participate in the political affairs of France. Some of them became Deputies and Ministers in the French government.
  3. vi) It undermined the spread of Islam in the four communes where many Africans had adopted French Christianity

vii)        It created division among Africans; in Senegal some became citizens while other became French people.

viii)       It created a class of western/ French education in the four communes

  1. ix) It led to the development of Western/French education in the four communes.
  2. x) Class of African elite spearheaded nationalism.

7a)       i)         The prime Minister is the leader of the House of Commons

  1. ii) Is the head of the British government

iii)       Chairs cabinet meetings

  1. iv) Appoints and dismisses ministers
  2. v) Initiates both domestic and foreign policies
  3. vi) Represents Britain.
  4. b) i) The federal government of USA formulates and directs foreign policy
  5. ii) It regulates internal and external trade.

iii)       It declares war and makes peace with other nations of the world

  1. iv) It gives currency to the members states of the federation and regulates its supply
  2. v) It formulates and enforces policy guidelines on taxation for the member states of the Federation and regulates its supply.
  3. vi) It gives grants to member states of the federation and monitor their use

vii)      It formulates policies governing internal security of the entire Federal Republic

viii)     It medicates in inter-state disputes within the federation and monitor their use

  1. ix) Established a federal aimed force
  2. x) Passes laws needed to carry out Us power
  3. xi) Admits new states

xii)      Establish federal court

xiii)     Establishes postal systems

 

 

 

K.C.S.E. HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 1 1997

SECTION A

  1. GIVE TWO factors which led to the migration and settlement of the Iteso into Kenya by 1800.

(i)        Search for land/pasture/water for their herds

(ii)       Family / clan fights/ internal conflicts

(iii)      External attacks/ pressure

(iv)      Increase in population

(v)       Outbreak of diseases / epidemics

(vi)      Natural calamities e.g. drought

(vii)     Spirit of adventure

  1. Identify TWO factors which encouraged the spread of Islam in Kenya by 1500.

(i)        Commercial activities between the Arabs and Africans

(ii)       Arab settlement along the coast.

(iii)      Intermarriage between the Arabs and other communities.

(iv)      Islam was more accommodative to African traditional practices

(v)       Development of Kiswahili language.

  1. State TWO main reasons why the Omani rules were interested in establishing their control over the Kenyan coast.

(i)        To expand their commercial empire

(ii)       To establish political control over the Kenyan coast

(iii)      To assist in ending the Portuguese rule

  1. Give the main reason why the British were able to conquer Kenya during the 19th century.

(i)        Military superiority of the British

  1. State TWO season why Britain used the Imperial East Africa Company to administer her possessions.

(i)        Absence of a clear policy on the administration of colonial possessions.

(ii)       Lack of funds the colonies were not economically viable.

(iii)      Lack of personnel.

(iv)      I.B.E.A.C long experience in the region.

  1. State TWO ways through which the construction of the Uganda

Railway contributed to the development of settler farming in Kenya.

  1. i)         Provided cheap and reliable transport network
  2. ii) Opening up the Kenya Highlands to settlers.
  3. Give ONE reason why Africans were denied equal educational opportunities with other races during the colonial period.
  4. i) Europeans aimed to produce and maintain a semi – skilled

labour force for the colony.

  1. ii) Fear of competition from educated Africans/ racial discrimination / claims for their rights.

 

 

 

 

  1. State TWO main roles that Thomas J. Mboya played in the Kenya

African Union.

  1. i) He was Director of publicity in 1952 and exposed the

KAU policies.

  1. ii) He became treasurer of the party in 1953 and thereby

mobilized financial support for K.A.U.

iii)       He made KAU have a national outlook / revitalized KAU.

 

  1. State two recommendations of the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954.
  2. i) Creation of a multi-racial council of ministers.
  3. ii) Electrons to be in 1956 -57 in 8 African constituencies.

 

  1. What was the main ideological difference between KANU and KADU before independence in 1963?
  2. i)         Where as KANU favoured a unitary type of government,

KADU  preferred federalism / majimboism.

  1. State TWO ways through which the government controls parastatals.
  2. i) Through appointment of top officials of the parastatals either

by the Ministers or the president.

  1. ii) Constant inspection of parastatals by the Inspectorate of

state Corporations.

iii)       Animal inspection and Auditing of Parastatal accounts

by the controller and auditor general of corporations.

  1. iv) The government requires that parastatals accounts by the Controller and auditor general of corporations.
  2. v) Parastatals are created by an act of parliament.

 

  1. Identify TWO causes of division within opposition political party in

Kenya since 1992.

  1. i) Personality differences
  2. ii) Conflicts over leadership / rivalry for power / control.

iii)       Ethnic affiliations.

  1. iv) Selfish motives
  2. v) External interference
  3. vi) Ideological differences.

 

  1. Identify THREE situations which may lead to a by – election in Kenya.
  2. i) Death of a member of parliament.
  3. ii) Nullification of election results by a court of law / when

one is declared bankrupt or insane.

iii)       Imprisonment of a member of parliament.

  1. iv) Resignation of a member of Parliament / M.P elected speaker

of Parliament.

  1. v) When a member resigns / defects from the party that elected

him/ her to parliament.

  1. vi) Failure to attend parliament for 8 consecutive sittings.
  2. Name the local government authority which is charged with administration of rural areas in Kenya.
  3. i) County council.

 

SECTION B

  1. a) Name the result of the migration and settlement of the Somali

into Kenya by 1800.

  1. i) The Somali people intermarried with the people they came into contact with such as the Pokomo and Borana / Intermarried with neighbours
  2. ii) Their settlement in Kenya led to the expansion of trade in the region.

iii)       Demand for agricultural produce by the Somali led to the expansion of trade in the region.

  1. iv) Their settlement led to increased conflicts between communities over resources such as pasture and water.
  2. v) Their migration and settlement led to take displacement and redistribution of people in area where they settled.
  3. vi) Led to cultural exchange between the Somali and the people they came into contact with. For example the neighbouring communities and adopted Islam from the Somali.

vii)      Assimilation of some communities they came into contact with e.g. Oromo.

viii)     Their settlement in high agricultural potential areas e.g. river valleys encouraged some of them to practice crop farming.

Any 4 points 2 marks each (7mks)

  1. b) Describe the political organization of the Somali in Kenya during the

Pre-colonial period.

  1. i) The basic political unit of the Somali was the clan. Each clan had its name and occupied specific territories / areas.
  2. ii) a council of elders was in charge of the day to day affairs of the clan e.g. making major clan decisions and settled disputes.

iii)       The council maintained law and order and was the final court of appeal.

  1. iv) The age – set system was an important institution among the Somali and all male members of the society belonged to the age – set. Each age –set performed specific roles/ duties.
  2. v) The Somali had leaders called Sultan whose role was mainly advisory.
  3. vi) There existed warriors whose main duty was to protect the community against external attacks and acquire possessions for the community.

vii)      There existed people with special responsibility e.g. Sheikhs and medicine men. They were highly regarded in the community and their opinions were sought before important decisions were made.

Any 4 points 2 marks each (8mks)

  1. a) Explain why Christian missionaries established mission stations in

Kenya during the colonial period.

  1. i) Mission stations were established by Christian missionaries to serve as centers for converting Africans.

(ii)       To serve as centers where Africans would be taught basic literacy to enable them to read the bible.

(iii)      To teach Africans new methods of carpentry, farming and masonry

(iv)      To train African catechists who would in turn facilitate the spread of Christianity.

(v)       To use them as centers for the spread of Western European culture

(vi)      To serve as health centers where basic health care was provided to Africans.

(vii)     To serve as settlements for freed slaves and other displaced peoples.

(viii)    Serve as centers for the pacification of Africans/ centres to promote European colonization.

(ix)      Serve as base where European missionaries could operate from.

 

(b)       What factors undermined Christian missionaries activities in Kenya during the 19th century?

(i)        Hostility by believers of traditional religion who saw missionaries as a threat to their beliefs and cultural practices.

(ii)       Opposition by leaders of Islamic faith and other believers whose interests were to advance their religion in the region.

(iii)      Harsh tropical climate coupled with tropical diseases e.g. malaria

(iv)      Inadequate funds and supplies such as food.

(v)       Inadequate personnel to carry out missionary activities

(vi)      Rivalry among different Christian groups

(vii)     Communication barrier/ lack of common language of communication to facilitate interaction with and conversion of Africans.

(viii)    Strict Christian doctrines which were incompatible with traditional beliefs and practices.

(ix)      Limited transport and communication facilities

(x)       Vastness of areas covered by individual missionaries

(xi)      Hostility from African rulers who often identified missionaries with colonialism and loss of their traditional authority.

 

  1. (a) Why did British become interested in establishing their control over

Kenya during the second half of the 19th century.

(i)        Britain wanted to gain access to Uganda so as to control the source of the Nile

(ii)       In order to establish a market for her manufactured goods

(iii)      To use Kenya as an outlet for surplus capital investment

(iv)      To use Kenya as a source of raw materials for her industries

(v)       To protect European missionaries and other British nationals who were already settled in Kenya and Uganda.

(vi)      To prevent Kenya from being colonized by other European powers

(vii)     To stop slave trade and introduce legitimate trade.

(viii)    To control fertile highlands

(Any 6 points 1 mark each) (6 mks)

 

(b)       Explain why some African communities restated the establishment of British rule in Kenya.

(i)        Some communities had established strong social- political systems which

they were not willing to allow foreigners to destroy.

(ii)       Those communities which were military superior to their neighbours believed that no other race/ community could defeat them and thus resisted.

(iii)      Some communities resisted because their socio- economic political set ups were strong enough to sustain resistance.

(iv)      They wanted to protect their independence against foreign invaders

(v)       Some of the communities were encouraged by their religious leaders to resist. Such leaders promised their people that they would receive supernatural protection against firearms

(vi)      Most communities underestimated the military strength of the British

(vii)     They were against the alienation of their land

(viii)    They were opposed to the payment of taxes e.g. hut tax, poll tax/ Kipande system/ lack of political representation.

(ix)      They were opposed to the government policy of de-stocking

(x)       They were opposed to forced labour for European farms

(xi)      Imposition of unpopular leaders by the British

(xii)     Racial discrimination and organize of the British.

(Any 9 points 1 mark each ( 9 mks)

  1. (a) What were the grievances of African Nationalists against the colonial

government up to 1995?

(i)        Land alienation

(ii)       Forced labour

(iii)      The Kipande system

(iv)      Interference with African culture

(v)       Racial Discrimination

(vi)      Poor social service

(vii)     Payment of taxes

(viii)    Poor wages/ working conditions

(ix)      Lack of political representation

(x)       de- stocking

(xi)      Harassment of colonial administrators.

(Any 3 points 1 mk each (3 marks)

(b)       Explain the political development which hastened the achievement of independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963

(i)        The return of ex- servicemen after the Second World War exposed the myth of white supremacy making Africans ready to fight them. They also acquired expertise which enabled them to organize their resistance.

(ii)       Failure by the colonial government to reward the African ex- service men on return embittered them.

(iii)      Change of government from conservative to labour party in Britain made her adopt sympathetic attitude towards the nationalists struggle in her colonies such as Kenya/ Lancaster House Conference.

(iv)      The establishment of political parties by African nationalists e.g. KASU, KAU, Nairobi peoples Convention Party, KANU, KADU, APP enhanced mobilization of the masses against colonial rule.

(v)       The Mau Mau uprising forced the British to realize the need of granting Kenya independence.

(vi)      Nomination and election of Africans to the Legco enabled them to use the House as a forum to agitate for independence.

(vii)     Emergence of trade union movement which helped to mobilize workers to fight for their rights.

(viii)    Pan- African movement and other global bodies helped in the establishment of Afro- Asian people solidarity organization which supported the course of Africa nationalists in Kenya.

(ix)      The return of Jomo Kenyatta from UK in 1946 strengthen the nationalistic movement in Kenya

(x)       Independence of other countries e.g. Ghana and India inspired African nationalists in Kenya to fight for their independence (e.g. Nkrumah Nehru)

(xi)      The formation of the UNO and the pressure exercised on the European powers to decolonize and super powers e.g. U.S.A, U.S.S.R

(xii)     Role of African independent churches and schools.

Any 6 points 2 mks each (12 mks)

 

SECTION C

  1. (a) Why   are parliamentary elections held regularly in Kenya

(i)        Parliamentary elections are held regularly in order to give the citizens the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right of participating in the democratic process.

(ii)       To give citizens the chance to choose leaders whom they have confidence in

(iii)      To enable the people to give mandate to the party of their choice to rule.

(iv)      To inject new blood into parliament and government

(v)       To enable sitting Mps to be responsive to the development needs of the electorate stipulated by the constitution.

(Any 3 points 1 mk each (3 mks)

 

(b)       Describe the stages through which a bill passes before it becomes law in Kenya

(i)        Draft stage by the A.G

(ii)       First reading – the bill presented to the National assembly by the mover No debate takes place during this stage.

(iii)      Second Reading – the Bill is debated upon/ discussed by members. Amendments are incorporated into the bill.

(iv)      Committee stage – the Bill is discussed in details and amendments are made

(v)       Report Stage – chairperson of the committee reports the amended Bill to the whole house

(vi)      Third – Final debate on the Bill and voting is carried out. If the bill is supported by the majority then it is passed to the next stage.

(vii)     The bill is presented to the President for assent, it becomes an act of Parliament, it is gazetted and becomes law.

Any 6 points 2 marks each ( 12 marks)

 

  1. (a) Describe the structure of the democratic Party of Kenya ( DP)

(i)        National delegates convention is the highest organ of the party and responsible for electing the officials of the party and amending the party constitution.

(ii)       National governing Council is made up of all National Officials of the party and two representatives from each province ensuring that all party policies and programmes are implemented/ second highest party organ.

(ii)       National Executive Committee consists of elected officials. They are charged with the day to day running of the party.

(iv)      Branch Executive Committee/ organizations are organized on the basis of administrative districts. They are responsible for recruitment of members and popularizing the party at grass root level.

(v)      Each branch is divided into sub – branches up to the village level

(vi)      National secretariat Committee headed by the Executive Director that shall be responsible for implementing decisions and programmes of the party.

(vii)     Party election committee

(viii)    The Board of Trustees

(Any 5 points 1 mk each (5 mks)

 

(b)       Explain the role of opposition parties in government and nation building

(i)        Keep the government of the day on its toes by pointing out the shortcomings/ acts as the watchdog for the people.

(ii)       Contribute to the process of law making and ensure that laws are in harmony with the constitution.

(iii)      Educate the masses/ public about their rights/ gives education to the masses.

(iv)      Mobilize people for participation in the political democratic process

(v)       They offer alternative policies and programmes to those of the ruling party.

(vi)      Ensure that public funds are properly utilized through Public Investments Committee or public Accounts Committee.

(vii)     They check possible excesses by the government and the party in power.

(viii)    They provide the basis for peaceful solution of conflicts

(Any 5 points 2 mks each (10 mks)

 

  1. (a) Describe the  main  provisions of the independence constitution of Kenya

(i)        The independence constitution provided for a regional/ Majimbo government. Each region had a regional assembly and president.

(ii)       A bicameral parliament consisting of the senate and House of representative/ upper and lower House.

(iii)      The prime minister by the Government and the queen the head of State represented by the government.

(v)       The Bill of rights which protected the individual interests.

(Any 3 points 1 mk each (3 mks)

 

(b)       Explain circumstances which may force the government to limit the and freedom of the individual

(i)        One can be denied the right to life if one is convicted of murder in a court of law or caught in the act of robbery with violence.

(ii)       If suspected to be planning to commit a crime one is denied their personal liberty/ freedom of movement.

(iii)      One can be denied freedom to own property if the government wishes to development public utilities in the area but compensation must be paid.

(iv)      One’s freedom of worship can be limited if one uses it to undermine the government or create disunity.

(v)       One’s freedom of assembly can be limited if it poses a threat to the state.

(vi)      One’s freedom of speech may be limited if one publishes false accusations about another person or the state or incite people against the government.

(vii)     One’s freedom of movement can be limited if internal security is threatened.

(viii)    If one is not of sound mind one can be taken to a mental hospital by the police for confinement and treatment.

(ix)      If one has an infectious disease can be denied one’s personal liberty.

(x)       If one has not attained the stage of maturity one is considered a minor and their decisions are made on their behalf by adult members of society.

(Any 6 points 2 marks each (12 mks)

 

 

 

           

K.C.S.E 1997

P2

SECTION A

  1. Give two limitations of using written records as a source of African History
  • Most of the written records on African History were by foreigners who built their biases in the records.
  • Some written records on African History contain inaccurate information
  • Some of the records are not reality available for case of reference
  • Written records are limited only to those who can read and write.

 

  1. Identify two aspects of the culture of the early man that had their origin in the late some age.
  • Growing crops/ agriculture
  • Establishing permanent settlements
  • Making microlitic composite tools e.g. spears
  • Domesticating animals
  • Beginning of religion and government
  • Beginning of government
  • Pottery and basketing

 

  1. Identify two factors which favoured the development of crop growing in ancient Egypt
  • Availability of reliable source of water
  • Existence of indigenous type of grains
  • Existence of fertile soils along river Nile
  • The invention and use of the Shadolf for irrigation and other form of implements
  • Existence of a stable government under Pharaoh
  • Existence writing helped them to keep accurate records of seasons and volume of food
  • Use of slave as currency.
  • Invention and use of farm implements.

 

  1. Identify three uses of Bronze in the kingdom of Benin.
  1. It was used to make weapons
  2. It was used to make decorations/ornaments
  • It was used as a currency.
  1. It was used for statues.
  2. It was used as an item of trade.

 

  1. Name two ways in which railway transport contributed to the agrarian revolution in Western Europe?
  1. Railway provided efficient and reliable means of transport for agricultural products.
  2. Provided efficient transport for farm machinery and labour and farm implements.
  • Provided efficient transport of farm tiling.
  1. What was the main source of energy during the early period of industrial Revolution in Europe?

i           Coal

  1. State two ways in which slaves were obtained in West Africa during the Trans-Atlantic trade

i           Criminal of social misfit were sold by chiefs

ii          Capture of war

iii        Frictions

iv         Kidnapping

  1. Name one leader of the protestant reformation during the sixteenth century.

i           Martin Luther

ii          John Calvin

iii        John Kaox

iv         Vhleh Zwngll

v          Thomas Crannet

vi         Oliaus Pettini

vii        King Henry VIII

  1. State two functions of the Lukiko of the Buganda Kingdom during the pre-colonial period.

i           The Lukiko advised the Kabaka

ii          Assisted the Kabaka to administer the kingdom

iii        Made the laws of the kingdom

iv         It acted as the Court of Appeal/ solved disputes

v          Directed correction of taxes and planning good expenditure

  1. Represented the interests of the people.
  1. State the main reason why Samori Toure fought the French
  1. To preserve the independence of the Mandinka kingdom/ empire
  2. To stop French colonization
  1. State two government policies which have contributed to industrialization  in India
  1. Restriction on improved goods
  2. Promotion of technical and scientific education

iii.       Development of heavy industries by the state government plans.

  1. Emphasis on industrialization in the five year development.
  2. Encouragement of foreign investment in the country.
  1. Give two ways through which the attainment of independence in Ghana contributed to the liberation of other African countries from colonial rule.
  1. Motivated other African countries to strengthen their independence

struggle

  1. Nkrumah became more vocal in agitating fore the course of other

nationalists

iii.       Ghana played a leading role in the formation of the O.A.U which

was instrumental in the liberation of other states.

  1. Ghana gave financial and material support to African liberation

movements

  1. Ghana allowed some African nationalists to establish their

military bases in the country.

  1.  Name two houses of the British parliament
  1. Houses of the Lord
  2. Houses of commons
  1. What event prompted the United States of America to join the First World War?
  1. Germany’s declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare/ sinking

of the U.S.A ships

 

SECTION B

  1. Describe two theories about the origin of human  beings
  1. scientific maintain that Human beings evolved from ape- like creatures and developed through adaptation over along period of time.
  2. The creation theory- according to many world religious e.g. Christianity Islam and Judaism the human race was created by God at a specific time in history to fulfill God’s purpose

 

(b) Discuss the benefits of the discovery of fire to early man

  1. The discovery and use of fire made it possible for early man to keep warm during cold nights and seasons.
  2. Fire enhanced the security of early man as it was kept burning to keep away wild animals and other possible sources of danger.

iii.       It was a source of lighting at night, which facilitated other productive activities at night

  1. Fire improved hunting activities of early man as it was used to harden the tips of the tools for hunting
  2. Early man used to extract poison from plants. Which they used for hunting
  3. Fire was used as a source of food preservation method for Example drying meat or fish.

vii.       Fire was used to cook food and make it palatable and more nutrition.

viii.     Fire was used to bake and harden wood for special use e.g. stools and hoe – sticks

  1. Fire was used as a means of communication

 

  1. (a)       Describe the working conditions of factory workers in Britain during the

industrial Revolution.

  1. Factory workers were subjected to long working hours
  2. Workers received low wages
  • Under- age children were employed to work in the factories
  1. Poor working conditions e.g over – crowding, inadequate lighting and poor ventilation.
  2. Lack of insurance covers for the workers/ no workman’s compensation
  3. Exposure to dangerous machines/ no protection against dangerous machines
  • Frequent outbreak of epidemic e.g. cholera, dysentery, typhoid and T.B
  • Unhygienic conditions.

 

(b) What factors favoured the development of Industries in Britain by

1850

  1. Availability of some machines
  2. Existence of a large population which provided steady market for her manufactured goods.

iii.       Availability of external markets in her colonies for her industrial goods

  1. Availability of iron. Ore for heavy industries
  2. Existence of cottage industries which acted as a base for industrial

expansion.

Vi          Availability of labour force especially following the displacement of the people from the rural areas as a result of the agrarian revolution.

Vii         Existence of capitalists/entrepreneurs who were willing to invest in the industries.

Xi          Scientific improvement and expansion of industries

Xii         Existing banks and insurance systems gave financial help and security to industrialists.

Xiii        Britain had a strong navy which protected her merchants from foreign competitions

Xiv        Britain’s policy of free trade encouraged industrialization

Xv         Availability of skilled labour force.

Xvi        Britain accumulated wealth / availability of capital which was invested in industries.

 

  1. (a) What factors contributed to the development of the trans-Saharan trade.
    • Existence of local trade in the region provided a base for the trade.
    • Demand for West African goods such as gold, slaves and Kolanuts in the North.
    • Demand for West African goods such as gold, slaves and Kolanuts in the North.
    • Existence of rich merchants in the region who were willing to invest in the trade.
    • Existence of trade routes made it easy for them to travel
    • The camel made their journey through the desert easy –they were able to carry heavy loads and travel long distances without water. They could also travel on sand with ease.
    • Existence of strong leaders/political stability in western Sudan which encouraged trade.
    • Existence of strong leaders/ political stability in Western Sudan which encouraged trade.
    • Existence of oasis which provided water and acted as a resting point for the traders
  2. Describe the difficulties faced by the trans-Saharan traders

i           Communication  barriers due to lack of a common language in which to conduct commercial transactions.

ii          Traveling long distances and for many months across the desert.

iii        Traveling under extreme weather conditions-too hot during the day and too cold at night.

iv         Scarcity of water and food during the journey across the desert.

v          Attacks by hostile communities who sometimes robbed them of their merchandise.

Vi        Traders were sometimes attacked by insects e.g. scorpions.

Vii       sometimes wars between kingdoms disrupted trade.

  1. Explain why the Maji Maji uprising occurred between 1905 and 1907.
  2. Cruelty and brutality of the German colonial administration especially the Akidas and Jumbes
  3. Forced labour on the German plantations and other works which dehumanized the Africans.

iii.       Imposition of taxation e.g. hut tax provoked resentment among Africans

  1. Compulsory growing of cotton on unsuitable soils and hence poor yields
  2. The Africans desired to regain their lost independence.

Vi.       Disrespect for African culture by the German administration e.g. in Uganda, the Germans misbehaved with Gin’do women.

Vii.      The charismatic role-played by Kijikitile in using religion to unify the people of southern Tanzania against the Germans.

  1. b) What was the outcome of the Maji uprising
  2. The uprising led to destruction of property is southern Tanzania e.g. houses and crops.
  3. There was loss of many lives through the war and resulting starvation.

iii.       Many people were displaced as they escaped from, the war torn region of Southern labour.

  1. The German colonial government changed its policies e.g. abolition of forced labour.
  2. Change of German colonial administration structure from direct to indirect rule, henceforth Africans were used as administration because they understood their systems better.
  3. The uprising laid foundation for future African naturalism in Tanganyika/Tanzania.

vii.       Created division between those communities which resisted and those which collaborated.

SECTION C

  1. a) What are the sources of the British Constitution

i           Act of parliament e.g. the Magna Carta, the parliament Act of 1911

ii          The British conventions which have been used from generations to generation over a long period of time. For example those which – the British citizens against the excess of the executive.

Iii        The courts of Britain established decision made by the British law courts from time to time become part of the British Constitution e.g. in 1884 the Supremacy of parliament.

iv         Legal publications by reputable authorities e.g. scholars lawyers statesman. Political thinkers.

 

  1. b) Describe how the government of the USSR was organized.

i           The      USSR  was a federation of several socialist republic

ii          The federation was headed by a parliament

iii        The supreme Soviet was the highest law making institution

iv         The Supreme soviet was made up of two house, the soviet of the Union and the soviet of the Nationalities.

V         There existed a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister who was also the head of the government.

Vi        Each state had its own government and parliament.

Vii       The union government was in charge of defence. Currently and foreign policy.

Viii      There were local soviets to run affairs at the local level.

Ix         system of courts existed from the local to the federation level. The courts were independent.

X         The communist party controlled the government at all levels.  It was the supreme political force in the USSR.

Xi        The communist party was the only legal political party in the country.

Xii       The leader of the communist party was the most powerful person in the USSR.

 

20        a)         Why was the Economic Community of western African States

(ECOWAS) formed?

  1. To promote economic co-operation among West African states.
  2. Promote unity and solidarity among member’s states.

Iii.       Lack of funds to facilitate implementation of O.A.U activities as some of the member states do not remit their subscription regularly.

  1. Lack of an army to enforce decisions of the organization especially on critical and urgent issues.
  2. Interference by foreign powers/governments in some of the activities undertaken by the organizations.

Vi.       Divided loyalty- member for other international organizations by some member states e.g. the Commonwealth.

Vii.      Political instability and the resulting refugee problems make it difficult for the organization to operate effectively.

Viii.     Attachment to former colonial masters by some member states for instance former French colonies look up for France for assistance.

Ix.        Existence of basic problems within member states which require immediate attention e.g. famine, drought and disease.

 

  1. (a) What were the difference between the British policy of indirect rule and

the French policy of assimilation.

i           French colonies were ruled as provinces of France, British colonies were treated as separate political entities under the rule of the government –on behalf of the British government.

ii          the French used assimilated Africans in their administration, the British used traditional chiefs.

iii        French colonies elected their representative to the chamber of Dupulivi in France.

British colonies were not represented in the House of Commons as they had their Legislative Councils.

iv         Laws used in French colonies were made in France, while in British colonies laws were made by the respective Legislative Councils.

v          In the French colonies, assimilated Africans became French citizens with full rights while those in the British colonies remained subjects.

 

  1. b) Explain why Fredrick Lugard used the policy of indirect rule to administer Northern Nigeria.

i           The existence of well established and centralized system of government in the region – i.e. the Sokoto Caliphate

ii          Use of the sharia (Islamic law) in the Sokoto Caliphate provided a base to be used to govern the protectorate.

iii        To win the confidence and the support of all the people by giving them the impression that they were still under the governance of their leaders.

Iv         Inadequate funds to facilitate administrative expenses of the protectorate.

V         success already realized in using the policy elsewhere within the Empire e.g. in Uganda and India gave Lugard the confidence to try it in Nigeria

Vi        Poor communication network making it difficult for British officials to effectively administer different parts of the country.

 

 

 

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 1

MARKING SCHEME 1998

SECTION A

  1. Name TWO sources of History of Kenyan communities during the pre-colonial period.

(i)        Oral tradition

(ii)       Archaeology/artifacts

  • Written sources /records e.g. books, magazines, diaries and journals.
  • Linguistic generics/anthropology

Any 2 points, 11 mark each   (2mks)

  1. In what TWO ways the Kenyan communities interacted during the pre-colonial period?
  • Through trade
  • Through warfare
  • Through intermarriage
  • Through common festivals/ceremonies e.g. wrestling cultural exchange e.g. language (2mks)
  1. State TWO reasons why early  visitors from Arabia came to the Kenyan coast/ before 1500
  • To trade/commerce
  1. State TWO reasons why the Portuguese built Fort Jesus
  1. To act as hiding place against/ attacks by their enemies.
  2. To use it as a base of sending expeditions against resisting communities of the coast /administration base.

iii.       Use it for storing armaments/storage of items before transportation.

  1. Use as a watch tower.

Any 2 points 1 mark each.     (2mks)

  1. Give two reason why the African were opposed to British colonial rule
  1. Land alienation
  2. Imposition of taxes

iii.       Loss of independence

  1. Forced labour
  2. Disruption of coastal trade by the British
  3. Cultural interference (raping women)                                                                                     Any 2 points 1 mark each. (2 mark)
  1. State TWO reasons of Anglo German Agreement of 1880
  1. A 10km coastal strip was awarded to the Sultan of Zanzibar (10 miles)
  2. The islands of Pemba, Pate, Zanzibar and lamu were given to the Sultan of Zanzibar.

iii.       With and the territory between river Umba and River ruvuna were given to the Germans.

  1. The territory between river Umba and Juba were given to the British any 2 points 1 mark each (2mks)

 

  1. Give one reason why the British colonial government encouraged white settlers to come to Kenya.
  1. To make the colony self sustaining /economic viability of the land
  2. To produce raw materials for their home industries

 

  1. What was main reason for the formation of the Ukamba members Association?

To oppose the colonial the colonial policy of destocking.

 

  1. Give one reason, for the establishment of independent churches in Kenya during the colonial period.
  1. To develop worship pattern that are relevant to their needs
  2. To avoid being discriminated against in the missionary churches

iii.       To preserve their cultural heritage which was being threaten by European

missionaries.

  1. To provide a forum for cultural activities

1 point 1 mark                        (1mk)

  1. Identify two reasons why African migrated to urban centers during the colonial period.
  2. To search for employment
  3. Colonial land policies (fertile land taken by Europeans)

iii.       Colonial tax system-The reserves were over-crowded

  1. Attractive social amenities in towns-hospitals, schools, water, electricity etc.
  2. Why was the nomination of Eliud Mathu to the Legco Important?

It was important because, for the first time African interests were represented by African themselves

Any 2 points 1 mk      (1 mk)

  1. Give the main reason why African nationalists in Kenya formed the Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) in 1960.

(i)        KADU was formed as an alliance for minority ethnic political groups to protect the right/interest of the minority groups against possible domination of KANU/majority groups

Any 1 point, 1 mark each.                  (1 mk)

  1. Identify two national philosophics which have been used in Kenya since the

attainment of independence.

  • African socialism
  • Harambee
  • Nyayoism

Any 2 points, 1 mark each     (2mks)

  1. State one fundamental right of the individual which a person in prison is

deprived of

  1. Freedom of movement
  2. Freedom of association

iii.       Freedom of expression and speech                            (2mks)

 

  1. State the main function of the Kenya Army

Protect the country against external attacks

Any 1 point, 1 march each     (1mk)

  1. Give two reasons why the chief’s baraza is important in KENYA.
    (i) It is used to communicate the government’s policies/decisions to the

local people.

(ii)       It acts as forum for people to express their wishes to the government.

(iii)      It is used to address, resolve minor concerns of the people in the locality/setting local dispute.

  1. v) Mobilization of local resources

Any 2 points, 1 mark  (2mks)

 

SECTION B

  1. a) Describe the migration and settlement of the Eastern Bantu speaking

Communities in Kenya unto 1800.

  1. i) They migrated from the original home in the Congo Basin and settled in

the Taita Hills area around Mount Kilimanjaro by the 2nd Century AD.

  1. ii) Some of them later migrated northwards along the coast to Shungwaya in

present day Somalia. These were the ancestors of Mijikenda, pokomo and Taita.

iii)       The ancestors of the Mount Kenya groups moved into the interior along the Tana River.

  1. iv) From about 1450 the communities which had settled in Shungwaya were forced to disperse from the area due to external pressure from the cushites.
  2. v) The ancestors of the Mijikenda and Taita moved south and established their settlement along the coast while those of the Pokomo migrated into the interior and settled along river Tana while the Ameru migrated to the slopes of Mount Kenya. (5mks)

Any 5 points, (1 mk)

b).        Discuss the results of the migration and settlement of the Eastern Bantu into Kenya by 1900.

  1. i) The incoming Bantu communities had iron weapons which enabled them to displace some of the communities which they came into contact with for example the Gumba in the slopes of Mount Kenya.
  2. ii) They intermarried with their neighbours/those people they came into contact with such as the Cushites and Nilotes.

(iii)      Their settlement led to the expansion/development of trade between them and their neighbors e.g. The Agikuyu traded with the Maasai.

(iv)      There was cultural exchange between the Bantu and their Cushitic and Nilotic neighbors.

(v)       Expansion of the Bantu created pressure over land which led to intercommunity conflicts and wars.

(vi)      Intercommunity conflicts led to loss of lives and destruction of property.

(vii)     Adoption of some agricultural practices from the Bantu.

Any 5 points, 2 marks each    (10 mks)

 

18        (a)       Why were the Portuguese able to control the Kenyan coast

between 1500 and 1700

(i)        Disunity/rivalry among the coastal towns enabled the Portuguese to play one against the other e.g Mombasa and Malindi.

(ii)       Military superiority-the Portuguese had better weapons and their soldiers were better trained and organized (surprise attacks) ½

  • The construction of forts by the Portuguese e.g. Fort Jesus made them able to sustain their control over the area.

 

  1. Describe the results of the Portuguese rule of the Kenyan cost.
    1. Introduction of new crops such as maize sweet potatoes and bananas/manure
    2. Introduction of new architectural designs/fort Jesus
  • Absorption of Portuguese words into the Kiswahili and India
  1. Disruption of the Indian Ocean trade/gold trade
  2. Decay of many coastal towns e.g. Gedi
  3. Establishment of a close link between Kenya and India
  • Introduction of guns and other weapons along the coast leading to slave trade and insecurity in the area.
  • Decline in trade between Arabia and the Kenyans and Arabs have a negative impression of Christianity and Europeans
  1. Their harshness made Africans and Arabs have a negative impression of Christianity and Europeans

Any 6 points 2mks                                                     (12 mks)

 

  1. a) What factors facilitated the establishment of the British Control

over Kenya during the 19th century.                         (5mks)

  1. Christian Missionary factor
  2. Presence of trading company (IBERA CO)
  • Superior military power/ good army/ force
  1. Disunity among African communities
  2. Collaboration of some communities with British / signing of treaties
  3. The British policy of indirect rule.
  • Financial support from home government.

 

  1. b) Why are the British interested in establishing their control over

 Kenya during the European scramble for Africa.

  1. Had strong military system
  2. Understood the terrain
  • Adopted guerrilla warfare
  1. Had reliable foods supply / strong / stable economic background
  2. Were proud, confident, community having subsued their neighbours e.g. maasai
  3. Had strong unifying institution of the Koyiyot
  • Kimnyoles prophecy
  • Superiority in numbers
  1. Distance of replenishing of supplies of e.g. food, arms.

 

  1. a) What factors undermined African nationalist activities in Kenya

between 1939 and 1963?

  1. i) Harassment, detention and jailing of the nationalist leaders

e.g. Jomo Kenyatta, oneko and Ngei.

  1. ii) Banning of political organization especially during the inter

war and emergency periods.

  • Disunity among the African nationalists / tribalism
  1. Lack of finances and other resources with which to manage the struggle
  2. African nationalists were denied access to the mass media and therefore could not articulate their grievances.
  3. Betrayal of the African nationalists by other people especially the home guards / loyalists.
  • Lack of support from some communities from within and out the country.
  • Use of the mass media by the colonial government to discredit the activities of the nationalist.
  1. Illiteracy among Africans
  2. Restriction of movement

Any 7 points 1mark each       (7mks)

 

  1. b) Describe the role African elected members of parliament played

in the struggle for independence up to 1963.

  1. i) Elected members formed a pressure group to demand for

greater political rights for Africans.

  1. They formed the core team which pressurized for independence
  • They made known the grievances for the Africans in international fora
  1. They networked with other African nationalists elsewhere e.g Ghana and Nigeria to hasten the achievement of independence in Kenya.
  2. They fought for the release of Jomo Kenyatta and other imprisoned/detained/African nationalists.
  3. They formed the national political parties e.g. KANU and KADU APP which led the country to independence.
  • They educated and created awareness among the masses to the nationalist struggle.
  • They popularized Kenyatta and made him be accepted as the nationalist hero.
  1. They took part in the formulation of the independence constitution

Any 8 points, 1 mks   (8mks)

 

SECTION C

  1. a) How does the Kenya government ensure that the rule of a law is upheld

in the country?

  1. Establishing an independent court system to try criminal / civil offences / cases
  2. Ensuring that suspected criminals are tried in a court of law and if found guilty are sentenced.
  • Allowing those found guilty to appeal for retrial.
  1. Empowering parliament to control the excesses of the executive

/ President.

  1. Entitling every accused person legal representation by

an advocate of the High court.

  1. vi) Subjecting all citizens of the country to and are governed

by the same law.

vii)      Arresting suspects.                                         Any 3 x 1 = 3mks

  1. Describe the constitutional amendments which took place in Kenya between 1964 and 1991.
    1. In 1964 the Republican and Constitution replace the independence

constitution Kenya became a republic with an executive president.

  1. In 1966 the tow houses of parliament the senate and the House of

representatives were merged.

  • A member who resigned from the party that sponsored him / her was

required to seek a fresh mandate from the electorate on the ticket of the new party.

  1. For any constitutional amendment to be approved/ effected there

had to be 2/3 majority of the members of parliament.

  1. People could be detained on Public interest (public Security Act)
  2. The president was empowered to nominate 12 members of parliament
  • In 1968 parliament lost control over the changing

Administrative boundaries.

  • The presidential election was to be done directly by the people who

qualified to vote.

  1. If the presidency fell vacant elections were to be held within 90 days to

fill the vacancy as the Vice – president acted.

  1. x) The president was empowered to postpone elections when and if he or

she finds it necessary and also to shorten the life of parliament.

  1. xi) 1975 president could pardon election offenders enabling them to contest

in future election, by election.

xii)      In 1982 Kenya became a one party stat by law

  • Security of tenure of office of the Attorney General and controller

Audit General at will.

  • The post of the Chief Secretary and head of Civil Service was established
  1. In 1987 the post of the Chief Secretary was abolished.
  • The president was empowered to dismiss the Attorney General, the controller and Audit General at will.
  • 1988 the president was empowered to dismiss the high court judges and the Chairman of the public service at will.
  • The police department was empowered to hold suspected criminals for maximum of 14days.
  • 1990, guaranteed of the tenure of office of Attorney General, the controller and Auditor general.
  1. Presidency limited to two – 5 year terms section.
  • 2A was repealed and Kenya became a multi – party state.
  • Lowering the voting age from 21 yrs to 18yrs
  • President he must attain 25% votes cast from 5 provinces.
  1. a) Explain the ole of the electoral commission of Kenya.
  2. i) The electoral commission organizes civil, parliamentary and presidential elections.
  3. ii) Identifies, appoints and trains election officials.

iii)       Clears party candidates for participation in elections.

  1. iv) Verifies and announces election results.
  2. v) Prepares ballot papers and other election materials.
  3. vi) Educates/informs the general public on the requirements for voters and

contestants.

vii)      Identifies and recommends polling stations.

viii)     Prescribes and reviews electoral boundaries.

  1. ix) Registers voters.
  2. x) Maintains and updates the registers of voters.
  3. xi) Supervises the election process.

xii)      Participates in formulation of election code of conduct.

Any 7 points, 1 mark  (7 marks).

  1. b) Describe the factors that are likely to interfere with free and fair election

in Kenya.

  1. Ethnic loyalties polarization/allegiance.
  2. Party loyalties.
  • Harassment of voters by rival groups.
  1. Incompetent election officials.
  2. Partisan election officials.
  3. In accessibility of polling station.
  • Transport difficulties.
  • Communication problems between the headquarters and the polling stations.
  1. Extreme weather conditions.
  2. Illiteracy of some voters.
  3. Corruption of candidates and their supporters.
  • Inefficient distribution of election materials.
  • Use of negative propaganda by party leader supporters.
  • Insecurity fear instilled in candidates.
  1. Gender insensitivity.
  • Use and misuse of mass media.

Any 8 points, 1 mark.

  1. a) Explain why the Kenya government prepares an annual budget.
  1. To enable the government to prioritize its needs.
  2. Help the government to identify sources of revenue.
  • Enables parliament to approve government expenditure.
  1. Enable the government to explain the tax structure to the public.
  2. Enable the government to estimate the financial requirements for its needs.
  3. Acts as reference for future – in correcting mistakes.
  • Smooth running of government, various government departments.
  • Help the government to identify its departments and allocate duties appropriately thus enhancing accountability.
  1. Give useful information to those organizations and individuals who may want to keep track of the governments expenditure.
  2. Enable the government to account for funds borrowed/donated for development.
  3. Accomplish already started projects.

Any 5 points, 2 marks.

 

  1. b) What measures does the Kenya government take to ensure that public

funds are properly used?

  1. The government ensures that all intended expenditures is approved by parliament before any expenditure is taken.
  2. All reports on expenditure by government ministries are presented to the Public Accounts Committee to the public.
  • The Controller and Audit General Audits ministries and reports to parliament.
  1. The PS in every Ministry is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that government funds are well spent.
  2. The Auditor General of State Corporations audits the expenditure of all government corporations.
  3. Government contacts are advertised publicly for tendering and awards are made on merit.
  • Establishing of Kenya Anti-corruption Authority.

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 2 1998

  1. Name two factors which influenced early man to begin domesticating animals.
  2. i)
  3. ii) Man found some animals friendly.

iii)       Changes in climatic conditions resulted in aridity which forced animals to

migrate.

  1. Over hunting by early man led to the reduction of animal population.
  2. Increase in human population forced the animals to migrate further away.
  3. Adoption of settled life necessitated domestication of animal.

Any 2 points, 1 mark each.

  1. Give two factors which influenced the development of urban centres in Greece.
  1. Security – Location in area which could be easily defended.
  2. Trade/commercial activities with other countries.
  • Religion activities – towns developed around centre of worship.
  1. Accessibility/good communication.
  2. Availability of water.

Any 2 points, 1 mark each.

  1. State one way in which the Agrarian revolution contributed to rural-urban

migration in Europe.

  1. Mechanization of farming rendered peasants jobless so they migrated to urban centres in search of jobs opportunities.
  2. The enclosure system made many people landless.

Any 1 point, 1 mark.

  1. Identify the main sources of industrial energy in Europe from the mid twentieth

century

Petroleum/oil.

Any other 1 point, 1 mark.

  1. State two scientific discoveries in the field of medicine in the 19th century.
  2. Discovery of the principle of vaccinations in controlling the spread of diseases.
  3. Prevention of water borne diseases through boiling water to kill microbes/pests.
  • Pasteurization process to kill bacteria which causes diseases.
  1. The use of either to prevent pain during surgical operations/use chlorophom.
  2. The use of antiseptics during surgical operations/carpotic.

Any 2 points, 1 mark each.

  1. Give one way in which poor transport network hinders industrialization in the 3rd

World countries.

  1. Poor transport network causes delay in marketing goods.
  2. Causes delays in supplying industrial raw materials.
  • Bring about high transport costs.

Any 1 point, 1 mark.

  1. Reason why the General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was established.
  2. i) To remove trade barriers e.g. tariffs among member states.
  3. ii) To promote cooperation and understanding among the member states.

iii)       To create a wider market for trade products of member state.

  1. State two similarities between the African traditional belief in death and the Christian teaching on death.
  2. The two religions teach that there is life after death.
  3. Life after death is in spirit form.
  • The quality of the life after death depends on individuals behaviour here on earth.
  1. There is judgment after death.

Any 2 points, 1 mark each.

  1. State two ways through which Islam was spread in the nineteenth century.
  2. Through migration/settlement.
  3. Through religious wars/Holy wars/Jihads/conquest.
  • Establishment of Islam states/converting kings to Islam.
  1. Missionaries to Islam/Islam missionaries.
  2. Trade/commerce.
  3. Formal Islamic education/establishment of Islamic centre of learning/Muslim schools.
  • Intermarriage.

Any 2 points, 1 mark each.

  1. State one way which centralization of authority contributed to the growth of the Buganda Kingdom.
  2. It enhanced effective control of the Kingdom.
  3. It promoted control of other traditional leaders e.g. clan heads and thus brought about unity.
  • It enhanced loyalty to one single leader.
  1. It led to the emergence of able Kabaka who propelled the Kingdom from strength to strength.

Any 2 points, 1 mark each.

  1. Give two economic reasons which made Europe powers to scramble for Africa.
  2. Search for market for their manufactured goods.
  3. Search sources of raw materials for their industries.
  • Desire by the entrepreneurs to invest excess capital.
  1. Need to protect European traders and investments in Africa.

Any 2 points, 1 mark each.

  1. State the main contribution of religion in the Maji Maji uprising against German rule in Southern Tanzania.
  2. i) A religious leader Kijingetile used magic water which claimed to have

magic power from the ancestors against German bullets in spite to mobilize, encourage and unite the people of Southern Tanzania to rise against rule.

  1. Define indirect rule as a policy that was used by the British to administer their colonies in Africa.

Indirect rule refers to the British colonial administration policy where they retained the existing indigenous administrative systems and rulers in pursuit of their colonial interests.                                                                     (1 mark)

  1. GIVE TWO reasons why the Central powers were defeated in the first world the allied forces control the sea routes and had powerful navy which they used to blocked supplies other central power.

(i)        The allied forces had adequate supply of human resources for the war from the members against 4 for the Central powers.

(ii)       The allied forces had abundant wealth with which to finance the war

(iii)      The initial defeat of German led to mutinies in the Germany army.  It also make other members of the Central Powers to surrender.

Any 2 points,   1mk                (2mks)

  1. State TWO methods which the international community used to hasten the attainment of the majority rule in south Africa.

(i)        The condemned apartheid publicly in international force.

(ii)       International organizations e.g UNO and OAU put pressure on the South African government to grant self rule to the majority through dialogue.

(iii)      They imposed economic sanctions and arms embargo on the South African government.

(iv)      They gave financial/material support to the freedom fighters.

(v)       They allowed the freedom fighters to use their countries as military training grounds.

(vi)      They supplied the freedom fighters with armaments

Any 2 points, 1 mark each.    (2mks)

17        a)         What factors led to the development of early agriculture in India?

(i)        Availability of water from river George and Indus for irrigation farmlands

(ii)       Existence of fertile soils which were deposition along the river valleys

(iii)      Existence of indigenous crops in the area

(iv)      Establishment of settlements along the river valleys created more demand for food/high population.

(v)       Decrease in the supply of food from the natural environment hence cultivation hence cultivating/man could no longer depend on hunting/gathering.

(vi)      Existence of means of transport/car v

(vii)     Storage facilities

(viii)    Availability of farm labour

(ix)      Immigrants from M. East Asia with the know-how

(x)       Use of improved methods of irrigation e.g. earth dams and dykes.

(xi)      Availability of adequate rainfall certain times of the year promoted farming.

  1. a) In what ways did overseas colonies contributed to the expansion

of industries in Europe

  1. i) The overseas colonies provided additional market for

Europe industrial products such as cloth and spirits.

  1. ii) Overseas colonies were sources of industrial raw materials

e.g. cotton , palm oil and sisal.

iii)       Trade between European countries and their colonies led to the

emergence of a class of rich people who invested in industries.

  1. iv) European countries acquired capital for investment in industrial

from trading with their colonies.

Any 3 point, 1 mark each       (3mks)

  1. b) Discuss the problems which the European Society faced as result

of industrialization.   

  • Rural urban migration which resulted in overcrowding of people

in towns.

  • Overcrowding put pressure on the available social amenities

such as housing / shelter, schools and hospitals.

  • Crowding in urban centres led to increased crime rate and

other social ills as people tried to earn a living.

  1. The poor working conditions in industries exposed workers to accidents.
  • Use of machines in industries rendered people jobless.
  • Industrial waste was not properly disposed off and this led to environmental degradation / pollution.
  • Low wages paid to workers led to poor living conditions which demoralized them.
  • Children and women were employed in industries / labour exploitation.
  • Social stratification / the gap between the rich and the poor.

Any 6 points, 1marks each.    (6 marks)

 

  1. a) Describe the religious beliefs and practices of traditional Yoruba

Society.

  1. i) Yoruba people believed in the existence of one Supreme Being /

God known as Olorun / Olodumale

  1. They believed in the existence of other lesser gods e.g. god of

wisdom and war.

  • They believed in the existence of spirits/ Ancestral spirits.
  1. Yoruba priests and diviners interpreted God’s message tot eh people /They acted as intermediaries.
  2. They offered sacrifices/ Human sacrifices to God and the spirits. These were presided over by the priests and diviners/ kings.
  3. Religious functions were conducted in special places/ shrines.
  • Stages in life e.g. birth, puberty and marriage were accompanied by festivities and rituals.
  • They believed in life after death.
  1. They believed in mysterious powers.
  2. They believed that the earth was holy
  3. They believed in judgment after death

Any 5 points, 1 mark each                                         (5mks)

 

  1. b) ii) It was a source of moral standards for the Yoruba. It provides

moral guidelines.

  • It was the basis of Yoruba laws.
  1. It linked the living and the dead thus gave continuity ot life.
  2. It gave significance and divine purpose to the different stages of a person’s life.
  3. It provided meaningful spiritual and leisure activities e.g. participation in religious ceremonies and rituals.
  • It was used by leaders / kings to unite the people

Any 5 points, 2 mark each                                         (10mks)

 

  1. a) Describe the results of the development of railway transport during

the 19th century.

  1. Railways facilitated transportation of bulky goods especially

industrial products and raw materials for the industry.

  1. It facilitated transportation industrial workers/ labour.
  • It facilitated the spread of ideas/ Reasons / political.
  1. It led to widespread migrations and settlement of people.
  2. It promoted the development of trade.
  3. It opened up remote areas foe economic exploitation e.g. mining fishing and farming boosting agricultural.
  • It strengthened European pacification of their overseases colonies/Administration of colonies.
  • It led to the development of towns / urban centres.
  1. Promoted social interaction.
  2. Created employment opportunities.
  3. It supplemented either forms of transportation
  • Sources of revenue.

Any 5 points 1 mark each                                          (5marks)

 

  1. Discuss ways through which the modern society benefited from the development in telecommunications.
  2. The use of telecommunications has facilitated storage of information

more conveniently thought the use of computer.

  1. It has provided improved entertainment e.g. live transmissions

of music and sports.

  • It has promoted fast transmission of ideas/ propaganda / message.
  1. It has speeded up business transactions by enabling a few people to handle a lot of workload.
  2. It has reduced costs business transactions by enabling individual countries.
  3. It has enabled organizations / individuals to access information / programmes at their own convenience.
  • It has enhanced safe traveling by air and water through radar connections.
  • It has facilitated the study of weather.

Any 5 points, 1 mark each                                         (5marks)

 

  1. (a) What were the economic activities of the people of the Asante

Empire?

(i)        They participated in the local trade where they exchanged commodities such as fish, salt and cloth with their neighbours, Goan and Go.

(ii)       They participated in the long distance trade as middlemen between traders from North Africa and those from the South. Their main commodities of trade were salt, gold kolanuts and slaves.

  • They grow crops such as kolanuts and grain/ kept animals
  • They practiced crafts especially the manufacture of items such as baskets and pots.
  • They practiced iron working and made  tools like hoes, bangles and arrows
  • They practiced hunting and gathering of fruits and roots.
  • They practiced mining activities
  • They practiced fishing

Any 3 points, 1 mark each                                         (3 mks)

 

  • Describe the political organization of the Asante Empire during the 19th
  • The Asante Empire was centralized state divided into three divisions namely. The nucleaus (Kumasi) states outside Kumasi (Amatoo) and the conquered states.
  • The overall ruler of the Empire was Asantahene. Kimasi was under the direct control of the Asantahene.
  • The conquered states were ruled by their kings but treated as provinces of Asante. Asantahene appointed representatives in each conquered sate.
  • The Asantahene ruled with the help of a confederacy of Kings (Omanhene). Confederacy council. They took an oath of allegiance to ensure Loyalty to the Asantahene.
  • The Omanhene represented the Asantahene in the conquered states/Omanhene, Sone autonomy but were expected to pay tribute to the Asantahene and contribute soldiers in times of war.
  • The Empire had a standing army which defended/ conquered other states and maintained law and order in the Empire.
  • Religion played an important army which defended/ conquered other states and maintained law and order in the Empire.
  • The sacred Golden stool which was introduced in the 18th century by Asantahene Osei. Tutu strengthened unity in the Empire. It was kept at the headquarters, Kumasi. Each Omanhene was given a symbolic black stool to signify unity of purpose in the province.
  • The empire had a well established judicial/ court system based at Kumasi and was headed by the Asantahene. The Omanhene were given powers to try minor cases at the provinces.
  • The empire has a strong economic base that depended mainly on taxes and profit derived from the long distance trade. This strong economy aimed the empire.

(Any 6 points. 2 mks each)                                        (12 mks)

 

  1. (a) Explain why the ancient regime in France had become unpopular by

1789

(i)        The kings possessed absolute and unquestionable powers. Their word was

Law.

  • The kings claimed divine authority and so were above the law. They used this claim to control people lives.
  • The royal family lavishly while the commoners lived in extreme poverty/ famine.
  • The king’s representatives in the province (the royal deputies) had acquired so much power and wealth that they had become tyrants.
  • The kings tolerated no critism; the opponents were dealt with ruthlessly e.g. Press.
  • The clergy and nobility had a privileged position in the state. They were the first and second class citizens and owned all the land which they rented to commoners
  • The nobles and the clergy were exempted from paying taxes while the commoners paid heavily.
  • The middle class which was made up of the professionals e.g. lawyers, teachers and doctors were excluded from the government hence their dissatisfaction.
  • The peasants were over- burdened with many types of taxes which were collected ruthlessly.
  • They were subjected to other ills such as forced labour, unfair evictions by the

Any 5 points, 1 marks each.                           (5 mks)

 

 

 

  • Discuss the French system of government from 1871
  • France became a republic in 1871 with an executive president
  • The president is assisted by a prime minister who is appointee
  • The president is elected by direct popular vote to a seven year term of office though according to the French constitution the president can be elected for a second term.
  • The president with the help of the Prime Minister choose a team of ministers, who are charged with the responsibility of making and implementing government policies.
  • Defence and foreign affairs fall under the direct responsibility of the president/ president is commander in chief.
  • The national Assembly is the law making body in France although its powers are limited to certain areas e.g. taxation, nationalization of industries and declaration of war.
  • The president has the right to dissolve parliament in the event of a national crisis and rule by degree
  • France has a bicameral parliament consisting of the Senate and the National Assembly. The Senate is elected to a nine year term and have limited powers. The National assembly is elected to a five year term and has more powers.
  • The power is shared between the president and the Prime Minister.
  • The President is the Arbiter and guardian of the constitution
  • France has a multiparty democracy.

Any 5 points 2 marks                                     (10 mks)

 

  1. (a)

(iii)      To promote culture interaction between members states

(iv)      To protect the interest of the disadvantaged/ minority groups, e.g. women,

children.

  • To ensure that member states uphold fundamental human rights
  • To replace the League of Nations which had collapsed before the outbreak of the Second World War
  • To promote the economic development among members though research.
  • To promote social progress and better standards of living through research
  • To rebuild the economies of the countries affected by wars

Any 5 points, 1 mk each                                             (5 mks)

 

(b)       Discuss the factors that have undermined activities of the UNO

(i)        The power to veto that is given to the five permanent members encourages them to further their interests.

(ii)       National interests which more often than not tend to over – ride international concerns.

(iii)      Lack of a standing army to implement effect the UNO resolutions

(iv)      Failure by some members states to remit their subscriptions limit the resources availability for UNO operations

(v)       Occurrence of many conflicts between countries/ within countries limits the UNO’s ability to effectively resolve issues.

(vi)      Conflicting ideologies pursued by different countries make it difficult for the organization to implement its objectives.

(vii)     Occurrence of natural catastrophic/ epidermies place an unexpected economic strain on the UNO resources, e.g. floods, drought

(viii)    Accumulation of armaments by powerful individuals/ countries threaten the existence of a peaceful world undermines UNO ability to promote world peace.

(ix)      Interests of member countries in other regional/ international organization tend to conflict with those of the UNO

  • Difference in economic development level of member  countries  militate against co-operation
  • International tourism has undermined world peace.

Any 5 points, 2 marks each                                        (10 mks)

 

 

HISTORY PAPER 1

311/1 – 1999

  1. The clan (1 mk)
  2. (i) Some maasai sections e.g. the Kwavi became agriculture/ farmers

(ii)       Some Maasai became traders

(Any 2 points, 1 mrk)                         (2 mks)

  1. (i) Mediating between God and the people/ acting as a  priest

(ii)       Offering sacrifices to God on behalf of the people

  • Blessing people before they undertook special activities such as going to

War/raids

(Any 2 points, 1 mrk)             (2 mks)

 

  1. (i)        Possession of iron and iron working skills

(ii)       Settlement in areas with suitable climate

  • Existence of ingenious crops
  • Fertile soils ( Any 2 points, 1 mrk)                        (2 mks)

 

  1. (i) Abagusii

(ii)       Abakuria

(iii)      Abaluyia/ any Abaluyia speaking group        (2 mks)

(Any 2 points. 1 mark)           (2 mks)

 

  1. (i) Some Portuguese words were added to Kiswahili

(ii)       Portuguese architecture was introduced at the coast

  • The Portuguese introduced crops such as maize and cassava/ new farming

Methods

  • The Portuguese built Fort Jesus and Vasco Da Gama Pillar which have become historic sites
  • Links between coastal settlement and India were strengthened

(Any 2 points, 1 mrk)             (2 mks)

 

  1. (i) The British tax payers were not ready to sustain the administration of the

colony because it was expensive

  • The company officials were familiar with the region- based on their

trading experience in the area.

  • The British tax payers did not see the economic benefits of the colony
  • Inadequate personnel

(Any 2 points, 1 mrk)             (2 mks)

 

  1. (i) Nabongo Mumia was made a paramount Chief of the region

(ii)       The Wanga Kingdom was strengthened using the military support from

the British

  • The wanga rulers princes were used to administer the surrounding communities
  • The Wanga Kingdom expanded

(Any 2 points, 1 mark)           (2 mks)

  1. (i) To link Uganda with the coast

(ii)       To provide quick, safe and convenient means of transport for government

administrators/ troops

  • Open up Kenya for economic development/ to stop slave trade/ promote

lifetime trade ½          ( Any 2 points, 1 mrk)                        ( 2 mks)

 

  1. (i) The executive council/ advisory council

(ii)       The legislative council

  • The church

(Any 1 point, 1 mrk)                          (1 mrk)

 

  1. (i) They were ethnic ( tribal based/ oriented/ urban based

(ii)       They were non- militant

  • They were led by educated Africans chiefs
  • They were formed in response to socio- economic and land problems of various ethnic groups

(Any 2 points, 1 mrk)                         (2 mks)

 

  1. (i) To provide security

(ii)       To promote unity and a sense of belonging among members

  • To cater for the basic needs of the  members

(Any 1 point, 1 mrk)                          (1 mrk)

 

  1. (i) The constitution led to  increased number of elected Africans in the

legislative council (from 8 to 14)

  • It led to the introduction of multi- racial representation in the legislative

Council

  • It led to the increase of the number of African Ministers to two

(Any 1 point, 1 mrk)                          (1 mrk)

 

  1. (i) A civil dispute is between individuals, while a criminal dispute  is one  in

which the law of  the land has been broken by individuals.

(Any 1 point, 1 mrk)                          (1 mrk)

 

  1. (i) Recurrent expenditure

(ii)       Capital expenditure/ development expenditure

(iii)      Serving expenditure

(Any 2 points)                                    (2 mks)

 

  1. (i) They offer security/ protection to prisoners

(ii)       They supervise prisoners/ execute court orders

(iii)      They train prisoners in special skills/ rehabilitate

  • They maintain law and order among prisoners

(Any 2 points, 1 mrk)                         (2 mks)

 

 

 

SECTION B

 

  1. (a) (i) Invasion of the settlement by the incoming cushites

(ii)  Internal conflicts/ feuds

  • Population increase
  • Outbreak of diseases/ epidermics/ natural calamities
  • Search for more land for settlement and pasture

(Any 3 points, 1 mrk)                         ( 3 mks)

 

(b) (i)  The Mijikenda were organized  into between 416 clans with many sub-

Clans

  • Each man lived in protected villages known as Kaya
  • Young men became members of age – sets after going through circumcision
  • Senior age –set members made up the government council, Kambi
  • The council was responsible for the administration  of a clan
  • Council meetings were chaired by headmen
  • The junior age- set members made up the warrior group which was charged with defending the community

(Any 6 points, 1 mk)              (6 mks)

(ii)  (i) The Mijikenda believed in the existence of one supreme God whom they

called Mulungu

(ii) Prayers were made directly to Mulungu

(iii) They offered sacrifices to appease Mulungu

(iv) Priest presided over religious ceremonies and rituals

(v) Other people such as the medicenemen, diviners played an important role

among the Mijikenda

(vi) In the city states were generally divided into two sections, one Muslim

and the other African

(vii) The city states were ruled  by imams/ Sultans/ Sheikhs

(viii) The city states were independent political entities

(ix) Towns minted and used their own coins/ money

(x)    People wore woven  and silk clothes

(Any 5 points, 1 mk)              ( 5 mks)

 

  1. a) (i) Kiswahili was used as the main medium of communication in the coastal

towns.

(ii)    Islam was the main religion practiced in the towns.

(iii)   Islamic law/Sharia was used in administration.

(iv)   Houses were constructed using Arabic architecture.

(v)    Trade was the main economic activity in the towns.

(vi)   In the city states were generally divided into two sections, one Muslim and

other African.

(vii)  The city states were ruled by Imams/Sultans/sheikhs.

(viii) The city states were independent political entities.

(ix)   Towns minted and used their own coins/money.

(x)    People wore woven and silk clothes.

 

(b) (i) Disruption of trade by the Portuguese resulted in loss of revenue

(ii)  Constant warfare and conflicts between the Portuguese and the coastal

towns led to the total destruction of some coastal settlements

(iii) Invasion of coastal settlement by the Zimba led to the disruption of

economic activities of the coastal settlement.

(iv) Increased conflicts between the city states discouraged traders from the

interior to bring trade goods to the coast.

(v) The draught spell hindered farming activities

(vi) Conflicts between the Mazrui family and the AI Busaidi family  over the

control of the coastal settlement.

(vii) Taxes levied on the coastal settlements by the corrupt Portuguese

administrators weakened the economic base of the settlements.

(viii)            Rivalry between European Nations for the control of the trade along the

East African Coast led to the decline of some coastal towns.

(Any 5 points, 2 mks each      (10 mks)

 

  1. (a) (i) Demand for their commodities

(ii) Availability of trade goods

(iii) Unsuitable climatic conditions for farming

(iv) Proximity to the coast

(v) Existence of entrepreneurs like chief Kivoi

(vi) Existence of a well organized local trade

(Any 5 points, 1 mk)              (5 mks)

 

(b) (i) The raids for slaves by traders led to  insecurity and fear making people

abandon their economic activities.

(ii) Able- bodied people were taken away as slaves leaving the weak who

could not work effectively.

(iii)            It led to the death of family members denying the family the much needed

workforce.

(iv)            Led to loss of skilled labour force e.g. iron smiths

(v) Methods used in acquiring slaves such as burning of houses led to

destruction of the environment and human suffering

(vi) Slave raids and slave of people led to depopulation/ displacement

(vii) Promoted interaction between African communities e.g. the Akamba and

Agikuyu

(viii) Led to the spread and use of Kiswahili in the interior of Kenya

(ix) Led to the spread of Islam and Islamic culture

(x) Opened up the interior of Kenya for European penetration

(Any 5 points, 2 mks) (10 mks)

 

 

 

  1. (a) (i) To provide more educational opportunities for Africans

(ii)  To have a say/ control of what was taught  in their schools

(iii)  To keep away European missionary influence for their schools

(iv) To preserve their cultural heritage / values

(v) To create job opportunities for educated Africans

(vi) To sensitize Africans on the evils of colonialism

(Any 5 points, 1 mk)              (5 mks)

 

(b) (i) He mobilized the mijikenda into forming a pressure  group – the Mijikenda

Union

(ii) As a member of the African Elected Members Organization, Ngala

Pressured for more constitutional reforms for Africans.

(iii) in 1955  he  mobilized  people from Mombasa to form the Mombasa

African Democratic Union.

(iv) He was instrumental in the Formation of KADU to defend the interest of

the minority African groups against possible domination by KANU. He

became the president of the party.

(v)   Ngala and Mboya led the African delegation which attended the first

Lancaster House Conference to discuss the independence constitution

(vi) He supported and called for the release of detained leaders

(vii) In May 1963, KADU under the leadership of Ngala formed the first

independence government.

(Any 5 points, 2 mks)                         (10 mks)

 

SECTION C

  1. (a) (i) arrest the suspected criminal

(ii) Confine the arrested suspect

(iii) Provide protection/ security to the suspected criminal

(iv) Investigate the offence to prepare evidence for prosecution

(v) Take the suspended criminal to court

(vi) Lead the protection/ give evidence

(vii) Hand over the criminal to prison authority

(viii) Realistic the suspect if acquitted

(Any 5 points,             1 mk)                          (5 mks)

 

(b) (i)  Inadequate working facilities such as vehicles, radios, stationery to

facilitate efficient communication.

(ii)  Poor condition of the roads lead to increased/ frequent accidents and

congestion on the roads thus putting pressure on the police officers.

(iii) Negative public attitude towards the police makes it difficult for police

officers to perform their duties freely.

(vi) Corrupt practices with the police make the policemen/ policewomen,

unwilling to operate freely and impartially. This slows down performance

(vii) Interference by influential personalities within societies make the police

unwilling to take appropriate actions in some cases/ scare the police from

taking action.

(viii) Easy access to dangerous arms by the wrong members of the society

Cause anxiety, fear and insecurity to the police.

(ix) The indiscipline / impatience of Kenyan drivers give the traffic police

hectic time during the performance of their duties.

(Any 5 points, 2 mks)                         (10 mks)

 

  1. (a) (i) Administrative services are brought closer to the people

(ii) Local resources are utilized effectively e.g. land

(iii) Social amenities are made available e.g. hospitals, piped water

(iv) Means of transport and communication are developed/ improved

(v) Local people are involved in decision making

(vi) Local priorities are identified and implemented

(vii) Ensure equal development in all districts

(viii) Creates employment for local people

(Any 5 points, 1 mk)                                      (5 mks)

 

(b) (i)  He represents the president during national celebrations  e.g. Labour Day,

Moi Day, E.T.C during these celebrations the Provincial Commissioner

reads the president’s speech to the nation

(ii) He is the president’s representative in the province

(iii) He explains and educates the government employees and the people on

government policies.

(iv) He is responsible for the maintenance of law and order where he chairs

the provincial security and intelligence committee and ensures that there

is law and order during public meetings.

(v)  He co- ordinates all development activities in the province by chairing

all provincial development committee meetings.

  • He supervises and co-ordinates all the administrative functions in the province being the chief administrator.
  • He chairs provincial committee meetings on procurement land control board, education and non- government organizations.

Any 5 points, 2 mks)                          (10 mks)

 

  1. (a) (i)  Building and maintaining roads within their areas of jurisdiction

(ii) Providing and managing health services e.g. dispensaries and welfare

clinics.

(iii) Building and maintaining the cleanliness of market centers by

organizing rubbish disposal

(iv) Supply water to the residents

(v)  Providing education facilities e.g. nursery schools

(vi) Providing entertainment/ recreational facilities such as parks, social

halls.

(vii) Giving trade licences

(viii) Approving building plans

(ix)   Provide and maintain residential houses

 

  • (i) County councils get grants from the central Government every year for

financing their development projects.

(ii)  They raise money through the sale  of trade licences

(iii) They raise money through payment of land and houses rates in

commercial centres.

(iv) They raise money through fines

(v)  They organize Harambee activities to raise money

(vi) They got money on form of donations from well wishers

(vii) Money is raised through hiring out council facilities e.g social halls,

play grounds e.t.c

(viii) They raise money by levying charges on trade good bought for sale

in their market/ stalls.

(ix) They raise money by charging for approving building plans for

commercial premises

(x) They raise money from rents paid on residential council houses

(xi) They raise money through levying entry fees on public vehicles that

use the parking facilities.

(xii) They obtain loans for specific development projects

(xiii) They raise money by levying charges on commercial sign posts/

Boards

(xiv) Loans from World Bank

(xv) From taxes from residents

 

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 2 1999

SECTION A

  1. State two distinct characteristic of Home Erectus

(i)        Homo erectus had a big brain capacity/ high thinking capacity

(ii)       Homo erectus walked upright/ had an upright posture/ Bipedal

(iii)      Homo erectus had the ability to grasp objects.

(Any 2 points 1 mk)               (2 mks)

 

  1. State one main way in which the Agrarian Revolution contributed to the development of urban centres in Europe.

(i)        The enclosure system/ the consolidation of farms forced people to migrate

from the rural areas to urban                         (1 mk)

 

  1. Give one main reason why trade union movements were formed in Europe during the nineteenth century.

(i)        To fight for the welfare of workers/ to enable workers to collectively

negotiate for better terms of services with the employers

(1 mk)

  1. Identify two scientific discoveries during the nineteenth century which contributed to food preservation
  • Discovery of canning
  • Invention of refrigeration
  • Invention of pasteurization

Any 2 points 1 mark) ( 2 mks)

 

  1.  State two inventions during the eighteenth century which  improved textile industry in Britain
  • The spinning jerry which produced quality threads by Samwel Cromptor
  • The power loom which facilitated the weaving process by Edward Cartri
  • The cotton gin which quickened the removal of seeds from cotton fibre Eli Witney.
  • The water frames by Richard Right
  • The flying shuttle by John Kay
  • The cylindrical calico printing  machine

Any 2 points 1 mks) ( 2 mks)

  1. Give two ways in which air transport has improved trade between nations
  • It has improved speed with which trade goods between nations/ organizations/ individuals are moved.
  • It has improved transportation of urgent documents and messages relating to trade.
  1. Distinguish between barter and currency systems of trade
  • Barter system of trade involves exchange of goods with other goods where as currency system of trade involves the use of money to purchase commodities. ( 2 mks)
  1. (a) State the role played the Tuaregs in the Trans- Saharan Trade
  • They acted as guides to traders across the desert/ they guided traders along the trade routes across the Sahara
  • Provided security to traders/ acted as guards
  • Acted as interpreters
  • They maintained the oasis/ water/ wells
  • Provided food/ accommodation

 

(b) Identify two trade routes which connected trading centres in the Western    

Sudan and North Africa during the Trans- Saharan trade.

(i) Fez- Marrakech- Wadan – Walata

(ii) From Sijilmosa in Morocco through Tuat, Gao to Timbuktu

(iii) From Tunisia through Ghadames  and Agades to Hausaland

(iv) From Tripoli through Fezzan to Bornu

(v) From Cairo through Murzuk – Bilma -Kano

(vi) From Sijimasa – Walata- Tagheza- Audaghost

( Any 2 points 1 mk                                        2 mks)

 

  1. Give the main aim of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNTCAD)
  • To encourage/ promote trade between the rich/ developed and the developing countries

( 1 mk)

  1. What two similar roles were played by priests in both Egyptian and Yoruba traditional religions?
  • In both cases priests acted as intermediaries between god and people
  • They presided over religious functions and activities/ offered sacrifices
  • They interpreted divine messages and message from the ancestors to the people
  • They advised the kings/ rulers on administrative matters
  • They controlled the powers of kings
  • They predicted / for told the future.

( Any 2 points 1 mk)              ( 2 mks)

 

  1. Give  the main results of the translation of the bible into different languages during the sixteenth century
  • People were able to identify some of the weakness/ excesses of the popes powers and other religious leaders. This led to criticism against the resulted in the split of the Roman Catholic Church.

( 1 mk)

  1. Give the main reason why the golden  stool was important for the Asante Empire
  • It was the symble of unity within the Asante Empire/ it united the Asante Empire.

 

  1. Show two ways in which the industrial Revolution in Europe promoted European colonization of Africa.
  • The European nations wanted colonies as sources of raw materials for their industries.
  • The Europeans wanted markets for their manufactured goods
  • Wealthy industries wanted colonies where they could invest their excess capital.

(Any 2 points, 1 mk)              ( 2 mks)

  1. Name one organization which  has been formed by  the organization of Africa Unity (OAU) members countries to promote economic co-operation among  Southern Africa  countries
  • Preferential Trade Area (PTA) of Eastern and Southern Africa/ COMESA
  • South African Development Co- operation Conference (SADCC)

(Any 1 point, 1 mk)                ( 1 mk)

 

  1. State one problem which faced the League of Nations
  • Inability to settle disputes between members states
  • Lack of military strength with which to implement its objectives
  • Lack or adequate funds
  • Nationalist ambitions of member countries/ re- armament
  • Lack of support and commitment by major power  g U.A.S

 

 

SECTION B

  1. (a)       What things do archaeologists use to reconstruct the activities of

people who lives in prehistoric times?

  1. The remains of the weapons that they used
  2. The remains of the tools that they used
  3. The remains of humans bones
  4. The remains of animals found at the prehistoric sites
  5. The remains of plants the lived  on
  6. The remains of their dwelling places
  7. The remains of their artwork  g. rock painting
  8. The remains of traditional craft g.  pottery
  9. The remains of beads
  10. The remains of cans
  11. The remains of garments
  12. The remains of churred tree trunks/ charcoal and carbonized seeds.

Any 5 points, 1 mk ( 5 mks)

 

(b)       Explain five ways in which Homo Erectus attempted to improve his way of

(a)       Improved stone tools through the use of Levallois method

(b)       Invented fire which was used for cooking, lighting, warming and protecting against wild animals.

(c)       Made and lived in caves for more permanent settlement and security

(d)       Made clothes out of animal skins by scrapping them clean, using efficient stools.

(e)       Created leisure activities such as artwork

(f)        Developed language for effective communication

(g)       Migrated to warmer areas or regions

( Any 5 points, 2 mks)                        ( 10 mks)

 

18.(a) Describe the uses of gold in Ancient Egypt

(i)        God was used to make ornaments/ jewellery

(ii)       It was used in making decorations for houses

  • It was used for making decorations for houses
  • It was used for making utensils especially plates and vases for rich people
  • It was used as currency/ money
  • It was used as a trade commodity/ item of trade
  • It was used in royal burial ceremonies/ king  buried with gold
  • Abolition of wasteful furrows
  • Discovery of canning & refrigeration made it possible for farmers to produce porewhole in large quantities.

(Any 6 points, 2 mks (12 mks)

 

  • Explain how the discovery of iron in Africa affected people’s lives in

the  Continent

  • It led to the expansion of agriculture since forests and bushes were easily cleared
  • The use of iron led  to increased food production and this ensured food security
  • Production of iron weapons lead to increased warfare between communities
  • Iron tools were used as  trade goods, between communities  leading to expansion  of trade.
  • Iron was also used to make weapons for defence against enemies
  • Use of iron weapons made some communities leading to conquer neighbouring communities leading to creation of Empire/ kingdom/ fall decline of other.
  • Iron smelting led to the rise of specialized people, the blacksmiths
  • It led to urbanization.

(Any 6 points, 2 mks (12 mks)

  1. (a) What factors favoured the beginning of agriculture during the new

stone age?

(i)        Development of tools –m———- fools & wooden plough

(ii)       Settled life of development of settlements

(iii)      Increase of population leading to high demand of food

(iv)      Hunting and gathering was becoming tiresome

(v)       Change in climate which made natural food scarse

(vi)      Availability of seeds in variety e.g. wheat & barley

(Any 3 points, 1 mk) ( 3 mks)

 

(b)       Explain   six factors which promoted plantation farming  in Europe

during the agrarian revolution

(i)        The Invention of machines for extensive farming e.g seedling horse drawn

plough, iron hoe.

(ii)       Discovery of fertilizers which led to high yields/ manure

(iii)      Discovery of pesticides and fungicides which facilitate control of crops

Diseases.

(iv)      Improvement in transport especially the railway which facilitate transportation of bulky goods/ farm products  and farm workers

  • High demand for food by rapidly growing urban population.
  • Demand for agricultural and industrial raw materials
  • Development of new breads of crops as a result of research in agriculture
  • The enclosure acts/ system pushed people out of the rural areas and created room for plantation agriculture.

 

  1. (a) Why were  Christian missionary societies established in Europe?

(i)        To spread Christianity in other parts of the world

(ii)       To help the slave trade and slavery

  • To support Christian missionaries who were sent to other parts of the word
  • To co-ordinate the activities of Christian missionaries in other parts of the world
  • To promote exploration of other parts of the world
  • To spread western education and culture/ to civilize people in other parts of the word.
  • To check the spread of Islam
  • It was a period of evangelical revival in Europe

 

  • Six factors affected Christian missionary activities in Africa during the nineteenth century
  • Tropical diseases such as Malaria, which claimed many lives of missionaries and scared other who gave up and returned home
  • Lack of adequate funds to finance  missionary activities
  • Poor means of transport forced them to walk along distances/  journeys difficult terrain
  • Language barrier hindered effective communication with the people
  • Harsh tropical climate made it difficult for the missionaries to perform their work effectively.
  • Hostility of the African leaders or community who feared losing their control over the people as a result  of conversion to Christianity
  • Hostility to slave traders who  saw Christianity as a threat to their trading activities
  • Opposition from Muslim dominated areas where Christianity posed a threat to the Islamic faith
  • Opposition from the Africans who saw Christianity as a threat to their traditional religion and cultural values/ practices
  • The missionaries were few in number and therefore unable to reach many people
  • Conflicts/ differences between various Christian groups undermined their effectiveness
  • Danger posed by wild animals e.g. snakes
  • Shortage of medicine water and food
  • Theft of medicine and their supplies
  • Desertion by potters, guards/ loneliness e.t.c

 

  1. (a) What were the economic activities of the Ndebele during the 

nineteenth century?

  • The Ndebele kept cattle
  • They traded with their neighbours and people from the coast
  • They grew crops such as cassava and millet & maize
  • They raided for cattle, especially the warriors
  • They practiced crafts such as basket weaving
  • They hunted animals and gathered wild roots and fruits

 

  • Describe the political organization of the Ndebele during the  pre- colonial period
    • The Ndebele were organized into kingdom
    • The king was the commander in chief of the army and had powers to declare war or make peace
    • The king was the supreme judge of the kingdom
    • The kingdom was divided into settlements/ military kraals
    • Eache Kraal was ruled by a pointee of the King known as induna
    • Indunas had very little autonomy as they  implemented the king’s decisions
    • The settlements were further divided into units  which were ruled by junior officers
    • The kind kept a standing army which was used to conquer new land and defend the  kingdom against external attacks
    • The king kept a network of spies who kept him informed of all that we going on in the kingdom.
    • Headed by hereditary kings
    • To enhance loyalty & national unity a king married form various

(direction form various directions of the country)

 

  1. (a) What factors led to the success of Menelik of Ethiopia  against  the 

Italians the battle of Adowa?

(i)        Menelik had the support of the provincial rulers/ kings supplied

him with information/ military support

(ii)       The monarch approves the appointment of the cabinet

(iii)      The monarch nominates the members of the House of Lords

(iv)      The monarch is the commander in chief of the armed forces

(v)       The monarch exercises the prerogative of mercy of ereminal

(vi)      The monarch summons a new session of parliament after general

election.

 

(b)       Describe the results of the battle of Adowa

(i)        The Ethiopian victory leads to their independence

(ii)       It lead to the signing of the 1896 Addis- Ababa treaty in which

Ethiopian  independence was recogned/ nullified the treaty

  • Other European nations such as France, Britain and Russia established diplomatic relations with Ethiopia and posted ambassadors
  • Many soldiers both  Ethiopians and  Italians lost their  lives  in the fighting
  • The war brought about general destruction of property and suffering to  people
  • Insecurity bought by then allied economy activities
  • The victory enabled Ethiopia leaders to consolidate  their  unity and identity as a nation
  • Led to resignation of Italian Prime minister due to humiliation at Adov
  • European nations restored never to sent modern guns to African state.

(Any 5 points 2 mks)              ( 10 mks)

 

  1. (a) What role  does the Queen of England play  in relation to the British

Government

  • At the end of The monarch invites the leader of party  with the majority votes in the House  of commons to form  the Government/ invites the prime minister to form  the government
  • The Monarch formality opens parliament at the beginning of a new sessic
  • The monarch is the legal head of the state and the  symbol of national
  • Before a bill becomes law  the monarch gives the Royal assent
  • The monarch has the powers to officially to dissolve the parliament at the  end  of its tenure of office.

 

  • Describe the functions of the  British parliament
    • The British parliament discusses and makes  laws it  also amends laws when  need arises
    • Parliament controls Government expenditure the  approval of parliament is  mandatory  for all Government expenditure
    • Parliament approves the government budget and ways of raising money
    • It directs the government/ foreign policy and keeps development  programmes on track
    • It checks the powers of the executive to ensure that the rule of law is maintained/ can pass a vote of no confidence.
    • House of lords sits as the final court of appeal  mostly in simple cases
    • Discusses/ debates issues  of national  interest

(Any 5 points 1 mk x 1 mk    = ( 5 mks)

 

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 1 2000

  1. Ways in which the Akamba interacted with the Agikuyu in the pre- colonial period

(i)        Trading activities

(ii)       Intermarriages                                                            (2 mks)

 

  1. Economic reasons why the cushites migrated from their original homeland Kenya
  • They were running away due to cattle disease which were interfering with their cattle keeping economic activity
  • They were running away to look for better farming lands as there was drought in the area of origin.

( 2 mks)

  1. Why the Mijikenda lived in the Kaya

To enhance their security as they could not easily be attacked when they were living together in the settlement.

 

  1. Factors which enabled traders from  Arabia to come to Kenyan coast
  • The Indian ocean provided the highway through which the traders traveled
  • The traders had the skills of harnessing the monsoon winds ( Trade winds) They knew what times of the year to come  to the Kenyan coast and what times to go back
  • The traders had marine technology e.g. had ship – building technology and knew how to use the compass for the navigation of the ocean.

 

  1. Early urban  centers along the  Kenyan coast were built on islands

For security reasons as they could easily see the enemies as they approached by sea                                                                                    ( 1 mk)

 

  1. The Portuguese were able to conquer the coastal settlement by 1500 because
  • They had strong ships called carracks which they used to attack the Arabs who used dhows
  • The people along the coast were  disunited e.g.  Malindi  and Mombasa were arch- enemies
  • The Portuguese got reinforcements from Goa their base in India and also from Portugal
  • The Portuguese were well trained and better organized

( 2 mk)

  1. Ways which Christianity  undermined African culture in Kenya
  • For it preached against African customs e.g. polygamy and female circumcision
  • It also undermined African traditional religious and beliefs as Africans adapted Christianity and stopped believing in the ancestral spirits.

( 2 mks)

  1. Identifying two methods, which long distances traders used to acquire slaves during  the nineteenth century
  • Exchanging slaves with other goods/ buying slaves from African
  • Raiding other communities from slaves
  • Enticement and gifts ( Any 2 points, 1 mk) ( 2 mks)

 

  1.  Identify one method, which  was used  by the colonial administration  to  attract European settlers to Kenya
  • Provide efficient railway transport connecting the coast and the  interior
  • Alienation of the white highlands for European settlement
  • Advertising the availability of free land in Kenya in foreign newspapers
  • Loans
  • Security

 

  1. State one feature of the political associations that were formed  in Kenya between 1920  and 1939
  • They were mainly ethnic based/ they lacked national outlook
  • They addressed specific grievances affecting the ethnic groups
  • Their demands focused mainly on the welfare of the people
  • Led by educated Africans ( 1 mk)

 

  1. Give two ways through which the colonial government controlled the migration  of the Africans to urban centers
  • Taking head count of those who were supposed to love in urban centers
  • Enacting strict rules about migrations into urban centers/ creation of African reform
  • Ensuring that only those who had specific activities to undertake in the urban centers lived there
  • Introducing Kipande system

Any 2 points, 1 mk                 ( 2 mks)

  1. State two objectives of education offered by Christian missionaries in Kenya during the colonial period
  • To teach Africans basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • To teach Africans better farming methods
  • To train Africans catechists
  • To teach Africans basic technical skills
  • Civilize, better methods  of hygiene

(Any 2 points, 1 mk)              ( 2 mks)

  1. Identify one problem which independent schools faced during the colonial period.
  • Hostility from the government and missionaries
  • Inadequate teachers
  • Inadequate funds and facilities
  • Lack of facilities

(Any 1 point, 1 mk)                                              ( 1 mk)

  1. State one way in which the Kenya constitution  promotes national unity
  • Guarantees equal opportunity to all Kenyans
  • Provides protection to individuals against any form of discrimination

Bill of rights

  • Provide for unitary government

(Any 1 point, 1 mk                                         ( 1 mk)

 

  1. What main factor led the split of the Forum for the restoration of Democracy Party (FORD) in 1992?
  • Differences/ disagreements over the election of officials/ delegates ideological differences/ personality

 

  1. What is the main role of the Attorney General as an Ex- officio member of the parliament?

 

(i) Advises the parliament and the government on the matters

 

  1. Identify one main factor led main issue that is addressed in the national budget in Kenya.
  • The amount of revenue the government requires and plans to raise
  • Sources from which the government intends to raise the revenue
  • How the government intends to spends the revenue

(Any 1 point, 1 mk)    ( 1 mk)

 

SECTION B

  1.  (a) Explain five results of the migration and settlement of the plain nilotes in

Keny

  • Their settlement increased conflicts and insecurity in the area as they rivaled other communities over the control of resources
  • They influenced the way of life of other communities they found in other areas
  • They displaced some of the communities they found in the area such as the Southern Cushites
  • Their settlement led to an increase in population in the region therefore facing some communities to migrate
  • They promoted commerce in the area as they traded with their neighbours such as the Nandi, Akamba and Agikuyu
  • Plain Nilotes were influenced by Highland Nilotes and Bantu neighbours to practice agriculture. For example the Kwavi section of the Maasai, Iteso and  Mount Elgon. Maasai adopted agriculture
  • The plain Nilotes intermarried with their neighbours such as the Meru, Abaluyia and Kalenjin
  • Some communities borrowed the political systems from the Maasai for example the development of the office of the Orkoiyot among the Nandi was due to their interaction with the Maasai.
  • It led to the enrichment of the languages spoken in the region as they interacted with other communities.
  • Some communities/ clans were assimilated by the incoming plains nilotes.

(Any 5 Points, 2 mks              (10 mks)

(b)       Describe the political organization of the Maasai during the pre-colonial period.

  1. i) The Maasai were ruled by the council of elders. The council consisted of ritual leaders, clan heads and family heads among others.
  2. ii) The council of elders was responsible for maintaining law and order, making decision about ceremonies, declaring wars and settling disputes.

iii)       The age set system was an important institution among the Maasai. There were several age sets and each had a leader/spokesman. The age sets exercised leadership roles in turns.

  1. iv) There existed a class of warriors, the morans, who were used to carry out raids and also defend the community.
  2. v) There were ritual leaders among the Maasai. Their function was to preside over religious functions and advise the community during crises.
  3. vi) The most important ritual head was the Oloiboni. By the mid 19th century the institution of the Oloiboni had become more influential. Some outstanding were Mbatian and Lenana.

 

  1. (a)       Describe the  way of life of the people who lived in the  coastal city states

by 1500

  • The people lived in settlements that were politically independence of each other. The settlement were ruled by Muslims leaders/ sultans
  • The majority of the inhabitants of the city states were Muslims
  • The people who lived in the city states spoke Kiswahili
  • They participated in the Indian Ocean Trade
  • The Architectural designs of their houses were influenced by Arabian and Persian designs
  • They practiced mixed farming. They grew bananas, yams and coconuts.
  • They fished in the Indian Ocean- Fish/ sea food was a major part of their  diet
  • They practiced spinning and weaving
  • The city states were ruled according to the Islamic laws/ sharia
  • Their way of dressing was influenced by Arabian way of dressing/ buibui
  • Oriented diet.

(b) Explain four factors which led to the decline of the coastal settlements between 1500 and 1700.

  1. i) Rivalry for the control of the Indian Ocean trade weakened the coastal settlements. Each one of them wanted to dominate the trade.
  2. ii) Wars of conquest by the Portuguese against the coastal settlements.

Destroyed and wakened many of them.

  • Establishment of Portuguese rule at the coast led to disruption of the Indian Ocean trade – the main economic base of the towns. The Portuguese also diverted trade to Portugal leaving them with little revenue.
  1. Invasion of the settlements by the Zimba a warrior community from the Zambezi valley – they caused widespread destruction.
  2. Occasional unfavourable climatic conditions which characterized the period let to inadequate rainfall and shortage of water in some coastal settlements. For example Gedi which subsequently declined.
  3. Conflicts / wars between Oman Arabs and the Portuguese over the control of the coastal settlements affected economic activitities in the area.
  • Some Africa middlemen diverted trade goods to Northern routes by – passing the towns that were under Portuguese control.

Any 4 points, 2 marks (8marks)

 

  1. a) Describe five results of the collaboration between Mumia of the

Wanga and the British.

  1. i) Mumia of the Wanga was made a paramount chief of the

Abaluyia/ the whole of western Kenya.

  1. ii) He was assisted by the British to subdue his enemies such as the Luo of Ugenya and other Abaluyia sub-clans.

iii)       The British assisted him to expand his kingdom and he ruled over a vast area.

  1. iv) The kingdom was used as a base in western Kenya by the British- more British people visited wanga kingdom.
  2. v) The kingdom was used by the British to subdue / colonise communities in western Kenya.
  3. vi) Mumias lost his independence to the British when the Wanga kingdom was made part fo the British East Africa Protectorate / colony.

vii)      Wanga people appointed and

viii)     Colonialisation

Any 5 points 1 mark (5mks)

 

  1. b) Explain six reasons why Britain was interested is establishing control over

Kenya during the scramble for East Africa.

  1. i) Britain wanted free access through Kenya Uganda in order to control the source of Nile – this was critical to her interests in the Nile valley and Egypt.
  2. ii) Britain wanted to establish strategic stations along the to safeguard their interest in India.

iii)       British wanted a source of raw materials for her industries and markets for her manufactured goods.

  1. iv) To protect British traders and missionaries who were already operating in the region.
  2. v) To help stop slavery and slave trade through direct occupation of the region.
  3. vi) To promote legitimate trade in the region by developing other economic ventures e.g. plantation farming / investment of surplus capital, naturalism plus prestige.

Any five points, 2 marks (10mks)

 

  1. a) What five role did Kenya Africa union (KAU) play in promoting

nationalism in Kenya between 1944 and 1953?

  1. i) KAU influenced the British colonial government to increase

African representation in the Legislative Council.

  1. ii) It opened up branches in various parts of the country to educate the African on the need to unite against European domination.

iii)       It published its own paper, sauti ya mwafrika to populatises its objectives throughout the country.

  1. iv) It supported Eliud Mathu who was appointed to the Legislative council in various ways.
  2. v) It supported the grievances of the Africans in international for
  3. vi) It supported the activities of the Mau Mau freedom fighters by giving them moral and material support.

vii)      It provides leadership for the nationalist struggle.

viii)     It laid the foundation for the formation of KANU which led Kenya to independence.

  1. ix) It organized rallies in most parts of the country to create awareness on the rights of the Africans.
  2. x) It held discussions with the colonial government about Kenya’s political future.
  3. xi) It supported trade unions.

Any 5 points, 1 mark (5 mks)

  1. b) Explain five constitutional changes which took place in Kenya between

1954 and 1963.

  1. i) The Lyttleton constitution of 1954 led to the appointment of the first Africa minister and nomination of other Africa leaders to the Legislative Council.
  2. ii) In 1957 the first all races elections were held and Africans were elected in 8 constituencies.

iii)       The Lennox Boyd constitution gave more seats to Africans – from 8 to 14 members. For the first item more Africans were elected to the legislative council.

  1. iv) The first Lancaster House Conference of 1960 gave Africans more seats in the Legco. Thus African representation moved from 14 to 33 members.
  2. v) In 1960 the state of emergency was lifted and Africans were allowed to form country wide political parties, National political parties – KANU and KADU were formed.
  3. vi) The second Lancaster House Conference drew up the independence constitution Kenya was to become Majimbo / a federal state.

vii)      In 1961 the first general elections were held and KANU won but refused to form the government until the release of Kenyatta. KADU formed the government with Ngala as leader of government business.

  1. ix) On June 1st, 1963 Kenya got internal self – government with Kenyatta as the first prime minister.
  2. x) On December 12th, 1963 Kenya attained full independence.

Any 5 points, 2 marks (10marks)

 

SECTION C

  1. a) What were the three main features of the independence constitution

of Kenya?

  1. i) It provided for the establishment of a federal government.
  2. ii) It spelt out that the party with the majority forms the government

/multiparty.

iii)       It spelt out the rights and obligations of individuals/ citizens

  1. iv) It provided for the establishment of National Assembly consisting of

the Senate and the House of Representatives.

  1. v) It provided for a position / post of prime Minister to head the government and a Governor General to head the state.
  2. vi) It spelt out the powers and responsibilities of the central government

and regional governments.

vii)      It established regional governments with regional Assemblies

and presidents.

viii)     It divided responsibities between regional governments and the

control government.

Any 3 points, 1 mk (3mks)

  1. b) Explain six powers that the constition of Kenya gives to the president.
  2. i) Powers to prorogue parliament / dissolve the National Assembly.
  3. ii) Powers to appoint and dismiss senior public officials / servants.

iii)       Powers to appoint and dismiss the vice president and ministers.

  1. iv) Powers to pardon criminals who are convicted in a court of law.
  2. v) Powers to maintain peace in the country by upholding the rule of law/detention.
  3. vi) Powers to preserve public security through declaring the state

of emergency.

vii)      Powers to permit ministers and other officers into and civil service

to be out of the country.

viii)     Powers to form government after a general election.

  1. ix) Powers to declare war or make peace with enemies.
  2. x) Powers to establish commissions of enquiry to investigate issues

of national importance.

  1. xi) Powers to perform the official opening of parliament after

general elections.

  • Powers to nominate members of parliament after a general election.

 

23.a)    Describe the process of electing the speaker of the National Assembly.

  1. i) A person qualifies to be elected Speaker to the National Assembly

if she/ he is eligible to contest and vote in elections.

  1. ii) A date is set for the election of the Speaker at the start of a new parliament/ after general elections.
  • The candidate is proposed and seconded by members of parliament.
  1. If more than one name is presented, then members vote through the secret ballot. If one person / name is proposed and seconded then the person is declared Speaker without election.
  2. A swearing – in – ceremony is then conducted for the elected speaker.
  3. If the speaker is an elected member of parliament, then his/ her seat is declared vacant.

Any 3 points, 1 mark (3marks)

  1. Explain six reasons why parliament is an important institution in Kenya.
    • Parliament is the supreme law- making institution in the country. Once it makes laws, they are binding to everybody
    • Parliament is made up of elected representatives who are elected by the people; therefore it represents the interests of the electorate.
    • It checks on the possible abuse of power by the Executive and thus promotes good governance and accountability.
    • It is empowered to control revenue collection and government expenditure. For example annual budgets are discussed and approved by parliament.
    • Parliament ensures that government money is spent properly. The controller and auditor General checks on the spending of all ministries and produces a comprehensive report for discussion by parliament.
    • Parliament is empowered to investigate the activities of any public servant if they feel that the person is not doing the work well.
    • It can pass a vote of no confidence in the government of the day
    • It reviews the constitution

Any 6 points, 2 marks                        (12 mks)

 

  1. (a) Describe three ways in which the judiciary ensures fairness in the

administration of justice

  • The judicial Service Commission ensures that judges and magistrates discharge their duties without interference
  • Suspected criminals are held innocent until proved guilty in a court of law- giving them a chance to be heard  by the courts
  • Persons found administering mob justice are liable to prosecution
  • Suspected criminals are entitled to legal representation through an advocate of the High Court
  • Suspected criminals of serious crimes such as murder are guaranteed free government services of being represented by advocates
  • Persons not satisfied with the verdict are allowed to appeal to a higher court.

Any 3 points, 1 mk (3 mks)

  • Explain six factors that may undermine the administration of Justice in Kenya
  • High court incidents of crime cause delay in the hearing and finalizing of cases
  • Corrupt practices by some of the judiciary personnel and police officers undermine fair administration of justice.

 

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 2 2000

SECTION A

  1. – They may contain biases and exaggerations

– They may be inconsistent and inaccurate due to handling down from one

generation to another by word of mouth

–  It may be difficult to distinguish what was real from what was imaginary

– Omissions of facts due to failure in memory

 

  1. – Home sapiens had a large brain

– Walked upright/ had upright posture

– Had refined speech

– Had smaller jaws compared to earlier

– Had well- developed thumb for grasping

 

  1. – In both countries agriculture was practiced along the river valleys

– Farmers depended on flood water for farming

– They developed systems of irrigation

– They used farm implements made of stone, wood and later metal

– They traded in farm produce

– Planted indigenous crops

– Used both human and animal labour

– Developed a system of storage and preserving of foods

 

  1. -They  were all- weather roads

– They were wide

– They were durable

– They had good surface drainage camber

– were straight

– were smooth

 

  1. – In most cases, drums could be used at any time both day and night  whereas

smoke signals could only be used during the day

– Drumbeats unlike smoke signals relayed specific message

– Drumbeats could be used during all seasons whereas smoke signals could not be

used during some seasons e.g. when raining

 

  1. – To regulate transactions among members

– Control unfair competition

– Promote dialogue between members

 

  1. – Barter trade refers to the exchange of one commodity for another whereas trade

in which currency is used  in the exchange of goods for money

 

  1. – They offered prayers in shrines

– They offered sacrifices of the gods

– Priests presided over the offerings of sacrifices/ prayers

– They gave offerings to their gods

 

  1. -To incorporate African values and practices into Christianity

– Create leadership opportunities in the church for Africans

 

  1. – He was the head of the government

– He was the commander in chief of the armed forces

– He appointed senior officials in the government

– He was the supreme judge

– He was in charge of all religious activities/ chief priest

– He controlled trade

 

  1. – Need for raw materials for their industries

– Search for the market for their manufactured goods

– Desire by rich industrialists to invest their surplus capital

 

  1. – To get assistance against their enemies/ hostile neighbours

– Search for the market for their manufactured goods

– Desire by rich industrialists to invest their surplus capital

 

  1. – To get assistance against their  enemies/ hostile neighbours

– Show them courtesy assuming that they would soon leave

– To get material gain/ benefit e.g. guns, clothes e.t.c

– To retain their independence/ traditional ruler

– Influence of the missionaries

– Ignorance of the initiation of the European imperialists

 

  1. – Poor transport and communication  network

– Inadequate resources

– Inadequate capital/ funds

– High inflation rates

– Trade imbalance

– Nationalization of key factors of production

– Food shortages due to prolonged drought and inadequate commitment to

Farming

– Increasing external debts

– Collapse of E.A.C

– Costly war with Uganda in 1978 – 79

 

  1. – To promote peace and security in the world/ to prevent a possible occurrence of

another world war.

 

  1. – Freedom of speech

– Freedom from harassment  e.g. arrest within presence  of parliament

– Protection against arrest for civil offences for a period of 40 days before  and 40 days after a session of parliament

  1. – A written constitution is one which is available in a formal document / single

handbook whereas an unwritten constitution is one  which  does not exist in one

formal document

 

SECTION B

  1. (a) – Discovery of crop farming led to the development of farming centers

which attracted population and later became towns

– Trading activities between different communities led to the development of

trading centres which later became town.

– Trading centres that were used for religious activities developed into towns.

– Areas that had adequate security attracted population concentration and thus

led to the development of towns.

– Places that were used for administrative functions developed into towns

– Places along the coast where ships stopped for supplies developed into towns.

– Mining centres developed into settlements which became towns for example

Meroe.

– Places where water for use was available attracted settlements and grew into

Towns.

– Towns developed at cross- routes

– Development of centres of learning e.g. Alexandria

 

(b)- Landless peasants migrated to urban centres in search of employment/ this

led to overcrowding development of slums

– Inadequate housing led to development of slums

– Pollution of the environment arising from industrial wastes that were

Untreated

– Poor sanitation led to frequent outbreaks of epidemics such as Cholera and

Typhoid

– The suffering and frustrations of urban life led to immorality such as

Alcoholism, drug abuse, prostitution and crime.

– Inadequate food supply for the large urban  population led to starvation

– Inadequate recreational facilities encouraged people to engage in acts of

Lawlessness

– Excessive rural urban migration led to widespread unemployment

– Poor health resulting from poor working condition and inadequate health

Facilities.

– Led to improvement of transport and communication

– Promoted social  interactions among the European nations

– Expansion of trade.

 

  1. (a)

–           Britain had ready markets for industrial products within the British Empire

–           The empire was also a source of raw material for industries in Britain.

–           She had large reserves of coal, which was used, as a source of industrial

Energy

–           She had a well- established cottage industry which provided a basis for the industrial growth

–           Some of the inventions that accelerated industrialization were made in Britain e.g. steam engine

–           Britain had developed a strong economic base in her participation in overseas trade.

–           There existed a class of rich businessmen who were keen to invest in the

Industries

–           Availability of labour following the displacement of peasants as a result of the Agrarian revolution.

–           Agrarian revolution led to production of adequate food for the industrial

Workers.

–           Existence of well developed banking and insurance systems which advanced loans to entrepreneurs

–           Protection of her trading ships from piracy by her strong navy

–           Britain had a well- developed transport system both land and water

–           Availability of skilled labour

–           Britain enjoyed relatively long period of peace and stability

(b)

–           It led to the development of large scale farming thus bringing more land under production

–           It led to increased food production since more land was brought under cultivation

–           Increased food production led to an increase in population

–           It facilitated the mechanization of agriculture e.g. the use of seed drill mechanical thresher and combined harvester

–           Increased agricultural production led to the establishment of industries which provided employment opportunities to the displaced poor.

–           It enhanced control and spread of pest and diseases and led to the production of high quality produce.

–           It led to the appreciation of the value of land

–           improved transport system to transport agricultural produce to the market

–           Invention of new methods of maintaining soil fertility e.g. Use of manure, crop rotation and use fertilizer

–           Led to the establishment of organizations that disseminated information about new agricultural inventions e.g. Royal agricultural Society

–           New methods of animal husbandry were practiced e.g. selective breeding of livestock

–           Mechanization of agriculture led to the growth of local and international trade.

 

  1. (a)

–           Desire to understand things that were beyond human understanding such as the sun, moon, floods and drought

–           Search for security in the face of uncertain to human existence e.g. death, diseases and war

–           Attempts by the human race to explain their existence on earth i.e. the belief in existence of a force behind creation

–           Desire to keep the community together

–           Desire for unity

–           Direct/ indirect divine revelation to certain individuals in the society.

 

(b)

–           Christianity expanded as a result of the missionary activities of the

Apostles and disciple. They obeyed Jesus command of going therefore   and make disciples of all nations.

–           The establishment of monasteries in Southern Europe encouraged people to become Christians. Monks such as Francis of Assisi.

–           Migration of Christians to other parts of Europe as a result of persecution led to interaction and conversation of some non- Christians.

–           Christianity expanded as a result of being made a state religion of the Roman Empire by emperor Theodosius

–           Some of the Christian teachings appealed to the oppressed and poor. They were attracted to the religion because of its teachings on equality of all men, love and better life after death

–           The conversation of powerful Roman emperors such as Constantine contributed to the spread of Christian as they expanded their empire

–           The use of popular languages of the time, Greek and Latin, contributed to the spread of Christianity

–           Non Christians were attracted to the faith as a result of the exemplary lives of the Christian’s leaders and converts/ martyrs

–           Missionary activities of British/ German and Dutch converts led to the spread of Christianity in their respective countries

–           Christianity spreads as a result of the activities of Emperor Charlemagne, who used force to convert people. He also established a school for training priests and produced better copies of the bible.

–           Existence of peace and security in the Roman Empire encouraged Christian’s activities

 

  1. (a)

–           Lack of a common language made it difficult for the traders to communicate

–           The journey through the desert was sometimes hazardous (Due to frequent sandstorms) and tiresome to the traders

–           Sometimes traders lost their ways through the desert

–           Traders were attacked by desert robbers and would lose most of their belongings

–           The journey across the desert was tedious and slow. It sometimes took the traders as many as months to cross.

–           Inadequate funds to pay taxes, buy goods and pay guides

–           Political instability and difficulty in getting the goods

–           Rivalry between caravans and competitions sometimes leading to war

–           Uncomfortable weather, too hot during the day and too cold at night

–           Attacks by wild animals

–           Development of Trans- Atlantic trade diverted attention of traders to the south

 

(b)       –           West African communities were able to acquire essential commodities

from the  trade e.g. cloth  glassware, horse, firearms  and salt.

–           Commercial centres development along the trade routes e.g. Gao and Kano. This enhanced local trade.

–           Some African traders established strong armies with the firearms that they acquired from the trade. They used the armies for expanding and defending their kingdoms.

–           It stimulated the production and exchange of locally produced commodities such as gold, kola nuts, ivory & slaves

–           Introduction of Islamic education in West Africa. Many centres of Islamic education were established

–           It led to spread of Islam and Islamic culture in West Africa e.g. architectural designs and clothing

–           It opened up West Africa to the outside world and the establishments of diplomatic relations with North Africa.

 

SECTION C

  1. (a)

–           The shona believed in one powerful god Mwari

–           They believed in the existence of ancestral spirits whom they consulted

from time to time

–           The Shona communicated with the spirit through mediums/ oracles

–           The priests presided over religious functions such as offerings sacrifices

to god

–           Shona elders were highly respected

–           Priests came from Rozwi clan

–           They had sacred places of worship/ shrines

–           They were clan based

–           They live in circular stone houses

–           It was a polygamous society

 

(b)

–           The empire was ruled by the emperor who was both   head of state and Government

–           The office of the emperor was hereditary

–           The emperor was assisted in administering the empire by the queen mother, head drummer, emperor’s sister, emperor’s principal wives the chancellor and military

–           The empire was divided into provinces which were ruled by lesser kings/ chiefs who were directly answerable to the emperor

–           The Empire had a standing army which was used for defense and expansion of the kingdom

–           The emperor controlled trade activities whose revenue was used to sustain the empire and the army.

–           Priests acted as a link between the people and the emperor

–           The king was military leader

–           The king was a religious leader/ semi divine

 

  1. (a)

–           To maintain a common market for the member states/ promotes balanced

economic cooperation

–           To provide common services to the three member state especially in the

areas of transport  and  communications

–           To promote political cooperation between the three countries

–           Facilities free movement of the people of the region to foster greater

cooperation and understanding among  them.

 

(b)

–           Unequal distribution of services and accrued benefits from the

Organization by the member countries made Tanzania and Uganda resent Kenya’s economic monopoly of the organization

–           Ideological differences between the three countries, made them pursue different economic policies.

–           Individual differences between leaders made it more difficult for them to hold meetings that would promote dialogue and unity

–           The Coupd’etat which overthrew Milton Obote undermined the unity that was desired for the survival of the organization. Nyerere refused to recognize Amin as the president of Uganda

–           The use of different currencies by the three states made transactions difficult.

–           The fear that more Kenyans were benefiting from the community in terms of employment.

–           Hostility towards nationals from member state working for the community

–           Financial constraints resulting from failure by member state to remit funds to meet the organization’s needs

–           Lack of trust in managing community resources by member countries led to unlawful nationalization of the organization assets.

–           Tanzania’s closure of the common boarder with Kenyan halted community activities

–           Too much power was placed in the hands of the three heads of states/ authority of community

–           Personal ambitions of the leaders e.g. Amin claimed part of Kenya

–           E.A.C lacked a defined policy on those cooperation

–           National interests overshadowed those of EAC

 

 

24a)     –           The highest organ of the communist party structure was the all-union party

congress. It was the final decision making organ.

–           Another important party organ was the Poliburo/Presidium of the central

committee. It made decisions when the central committee was in recess.

–           The central party committee controlled and supervised and supervised the

functions of the various department e.g. the Amy, finance and personnel

–           The secretariat was the next organ in the political set up of the communist party. It played a role in the formation of government policy.

  1. b) – The party was highly elitist and exclusive and membership was confined

to a few/selected citizens such as government officers, intellectuals, scientists, secret police and outstanding workers.

–           Membership to the party was restricted and therefore was not representative of masses e.g. by 1973 out of a total population of 200 million people, only 15 million were members of the party.

–           Members and applicants of the party were subjected to scrutiny and strict party discipline. Those who did not meet these demands lost their membership/were not accepted.

–           The party deprived the majority of the population democratic participation in their governance since it could not possibly represent the wishes of the people.

–           The party established organs for the youth. These were the 3 union of the youth (the komsomol) between the ages 15 & 28 years and the Octoberists for those up to 10 years. These were used to propagate the ideals of communism and loyalty to their country and hence brainwashed them.

–           The communist party was dictatorial and undemocratic at all levels/it did not give the citizens a chance to choose other forms of governance.

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 1 2001

 

  1. State two ways in which the Nandi and the Abaluyia communities interacted during the pre- colonial period.

(i) Through trade

(ii) Through wars/ raids

(iii) Through sporting activities

(vi) Through intermarriage

Any 2 points, 1 mark ( 2 mks)

  1. One reason why the Mijikenda community migrated from their settlement at Shangwaya during the Pre- colonial period.

(i) Invasion of the settlement by the incoming cushites

(ii) Internal conflicts

(iii) Outbreak of epidemic

(iv) Insecurity in the area

(v) search for pasture

Any 1 point, 1 mark ( 1 mk)

  1. Give two reasons why the council of elders among the Ameru was important before the establishment of colonial rule.

(i)        It solved disputes in the community

(ii)       It mediated in disputes involving the Meru and their neighbours

(iii)      It ensured the safe custody of the community’s history, traditions and

values/ heritage.

(iv)      It sanctioned wars

(v)       Acted as ritual leaders

(vi)      Guidance of counseling community members

(vii)     Kept law and order.

Any 2 points, 1 mark ( 2 mks)

  1. The main significance of circumcision in some African traditional societies in

Kenya.

(i)        It marked the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood ( 1 mk)

 

  1. Identify two factors that led the spread of Islam along the Kenyan coast by sixteenth century.

(i)        Trading activities between the Arabs and the local communities

(ii)       Intermarriage between the local communities and the Arabs

(iii)      Settlements of Arab traders along the coast.

( any 2 points, 1 mark ( 2 mks)

  1. Give one reason why Seyyid Said took direct control of the settlement along the coast of Kenya in 1806.

(i)        To ensure revenue from taxes was remitted to Oman

(ii)       To prevent the rulers/ governors of the coastal settlements form declaring

themselves independent.

(iii)      Maximum economic control

(iv)      Control Indian Ocean trade    ( Any 1 point , 1 mark) ( 1 mk)

 

  1. Two ways in which the Maasai benefited from their collaboration with the British.

(i)        The British supported Lenana against Sendayo in the 1894 succession dispute.

(ii)       The Maasai were protected against raids by their neighbours

(iii)      Maasai leader (Lenana) was made a paramount chief.

(iv)      Maasai were rewarded with cattle acquired from unco-operative peoples e.g. the Nandi and Agikuyu.

(v)       Employed as missionaries

(Any 2 points, 1 mark (2 mk)

  1. State two ways in which the colonial government acquired land for the European settlers in Kenya.

(i)        By alienating Africa land though signing treaties

(ii)       By forceful occupation of African land

(iii)      Through legislation that allowed European to buy/ lease land

(iv)      Land bought cheaply by the Europeans

(Any 2 points, 1 mark ( 2 marks)

  1. Give two contributions of the independent schools in Kenya during the colonial period.

(i)        Created more educational opportunities for Africans

(ii)       Provided job opportunities to Africans

(iii)      Preserved African cultural heritage

(iv)      Natured nationalistic activities

( Any 2 points, 1 mark ( 2 marks)

  1. Two duties of the British Governor in Kenya during the colonial period

(i)        Represented the British government/ answerable to the British government

(ii)       Overall in charge of colony

(iii)      Adjusted some cases

(iv)      Supervised the provincial administration

(v)       Gave assent to bills before they became law

(vi)      Appointing administrators

(Any 2 points, 1 mark ( 2 mks)

  1. Give two ways in which the trade union movement contributed to nationalist struggle in Kenya.

(i)        Mobilizing workers to stage civil disobedience

(ii)       Strikes and boycotts

(iii)      Educating workers on their rights

(iv)      Giving financial support to political parties

(v)       Creating political awareness among workers

( Any 2 points, 1 mark ( 2 marks)

 

  1. State one reason why the 1975 elections are important in the History of Kenya.

(i)        Eight African representatives were elected to parliament for the first time to represent the eight constituencies (provinces) more African representatives.

( Any 1 point, 1 mk

 

  1. What is the major political change that was introduced during the Limuru conference of 1966?

(i)        Creation of eight party vice- presidents for the eight provinces/ removal of one national party vice- president.

( Any 1 point, 1 mk

  1. Identify one achievement of the District Focus for Rural Development strategy.

(i)        It has promoted participation of local communities in their own development

(ii)       It has helped to focus local developmental needs in the planning process

(iii)      It has facilitated effective utilization of local resources.

(Any 1 point, 1 mark (1mk)

  1. Which organization is responsible for the co-ordination of parliamentary elections in Kenya?

(i)        Electoral Commission of Kenya     (any 1 point, 1 mark)

  1. Identify the main reason why suspected criminals are tried in a court of law.
  2. i) To allow suspected criminals the right to free and fair trial/be proved guilty or not . (Any 1 point, 1mk (1mk)
  3. Give one function of the prisons department in Kenya
  4. i) To rehabilitate convicted criminals
  5. ii) To separate criminals from law abiding citizens/to detain

iii)       To teach criminals alternative trade/skills

  1. iv) to punish unlawful behavior/ crime/ displine
  2. v) To discourage criminal activities in society.

 

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

 

  1. a) Why did Christian missionaries came to Kenyan in the nineteenth century?

(i)        To spread Christianity

(ii)       To help abolish the salve trade

(iii)      To explore the region

(iv)      To spread western civilization

(v)       Promote legitimate trade

(vi)      Educate Africans

(Any 5 points, 1 mark (5 mks)

(b)       State six results of the coming of Christian missionaries to Kenya.

  1. i) Christian missionaries converted Africans to Christianity.
  2. ii) They built school where Africans were taught to read and write

iii)       They built hospitals which helped to improve the health standards of the people.

  1. iv) They introduced new crops and new farming methods.
  2. v) They introduced new vocational skills e.g carpentry and masonry
  3. vi) Translated the Bible into local languages

vii)      Drew map of the interior of the great Lakes region which inspired many explorers to come to Africa /opened the interior.

viii)     Influenced their governments to take interest in the region which later led to colonization.

  1. ix) Undermined authority of African leaders.
  2. x) Introduced the western culture which undermined African culture.
  3. xi) They wrote the first Kiswahili dictionary and grammar book.

xii)      Established settlements for freed slaves and gave security to destitute.

xiii)     Helped in improving transport system by developing roads connecting their stations.

xiv)     Promoted disunity among people of different denominations and non Christians Vs Christian.

(any 6 point 2 marks (10mks)

 

  1. (a) State five factors that led to the migration of the Iteso from their original

home in the Lake Turkana region to their present homeland.

  1. i) Population increase in the area forced them to search for more land for

settlement.

  1. ii) Internal conflicts and feuds created a sense of insecurity and made some clans/communities to migrate.

iii)       Drought and famine caused suffering and made people to migrate.

  1. iv) Outbreak of cattle diseases and epidermics.
  2. v) Invasion and attacks of their settlements by their neighbours.
  3. vi) Search for pasture and water for their animals.
  • Desire for adventure.

(Any 5 points, 1 mark (5 marks)

(b)       Explain five effects of migration and settlement of the Iteso in Kenya

  1. i) The settlement of the Iteso in their present homeland led to increase in

population in the area.

  1. It intensified conflicts between communities in the area over limited resources.
  • It led to intermarriage between the Iteso and the communities they found in the area such as the Abaluyia.
  1. Culture interaction between the Iteso and the communities they found in the area gave rise to enriched culture.
  2. It led to the displacement of some communities from the area e.g. the Maasai, Luhyia and some Kalenjin communities.
  3. They assimilated some of the communities living in the area.
  • Their settlement enhanced trade between different communities in the area.
  • The Iteso adopted agriculture as a result of interacting with other communities in the area.

(Any 5 points, 2 marks (10 marks)

 

  1. (a) State five common characteristics of the political parties which were

formed in Kenya after 1945.

(i)        The political parties had a national outlook as members were drawn from different ethnic groups.

(ii)       The main objective was to fight for independence/ self rule

(iii)      They were led by the educated elite

(iv)      They demanded for fair taxation for Africans

(v)       Demanded improved conditions for Africans workers/ welfare

(vi)      Demanded the return of alienated land.

(Any 5 points, 1 mark (5 mks)

(b)

Five roles of the political parties in the struggle for independence in Kenya between 1945 and 1963.

  1. i) The political parties united freedom fighters/nationalists in their struggle against colonial rule.
  2. ii) They prepared nationalists who were to take over the leadership at independence.

iii)       The parties mobilized mass supports for African nationalists in their struggle

  1. iv) They gave moral and material support to the Mau Mau freedom fighters.
  2. v) They presented the grievances of the Africans in international fora and created awareness on the needs of the Africans.
  3. vi) They pressurized for constitutional changes from the British colonial office to enhance attainment of independence.

vii)      They created awareness among the Africans on their rights and the need to fight for independence.

viii)     They participated in developing the independence constitution/Lancaster house conference.

  1. ix) they pressurized for the release of the detained nationalists

(Any 5 points, 2 marks (10 marks)

 

  1. (a) In what five ways has the government attempted to preserve cultural

heritage in Kenya since independence?

  1. i) The government has incorporated some aspects of cultural studies in the school.

(ii)       It has promoted competition between schools and other institutions of learning on cultural issues such as Music festival.

(iii)      It encouraged intermarriage between different ethnic groups.

(iv)      It encourages people to settle and own property in any part of the country.

  1. v) It has established and maintained centers which preserve cultural heritage of different communities e.g. the Museums, Bomas of Kenyan and national archives, media programmes on culture.
  2. vi) It has established learning institutions where people from different communities interact.

vii)      It has allowed freed of worship which provide for integration of African religious heritage.

viii)     It has allowed freedom of worship which provides for integration of African religious heritage.

  1. ix) Ministry in charge of culture.

(Any 5 points, 1 mark (5 marks)

(b)       The role which the co-operative movement has played in promoting national development in Kenya since 1963.

(i)        Co-operatives have enabled workers to save and invest their earnings/loans

(ii)       Some co-operatives assist members to market their produce e.g coffee, tea and sugarcane farmers.

(iii)      They create employment opportunities for people

(iv)      They educate the members on investment strategies which enhance their participation in national development.

(v)       The government derives income from the co-operatives in form of taxes and shares.

(vi)      Co-operatives assist members to acquire property to enhance their economic well being e.g. land.

(vii)     Co-operatives provide dividends to members which enhance their economic status.

(viii)    Co-operatives banks

(ix)      Developing infrastructure e.g. roads/storage facilities.

(Any 5 points, 2 marks) (10 marks)

 

SECTION C

  1. (a) Describe the composition of parliament in Kenya

(i)        Parliament is made up of elected members representing various constituencies.

(ii)       It is made up of nominated members who are nominated by the president to represent special national interests.

(iii)      It is made up ex-official members such as the attorney General and the speaker who are members by virtue of their offices.

(Any 3 points, 1 mark (3 mks)

(b)       Explain six functions of the speaker of the National assembly in Kenya

(i)        The speaker is in charge of the debates in the National assembly during sessions.

(ii)       In-charge of all parliamentary affair/receiving gusts.

(iii)      The speaker guides the debate /proceedings and chooses which members to speak at a time

(Any 3 points, 1 mk (3mks)

(iv)      Organizes the order of debate/proceedings and chooses which members to speak at a time

(v)       Ensures that members observe and adhere to the rules of the House and reprimands those who violate them.

(vi)      Disciplines members who act irresponsibly during parliamentary debates.

(vii)     Presides over the swearing of members of parliament at the start of each parliament.

(ix)      Receives all bills, motion and parliamentary questions intended for tabling and discussion.

(x)       Ensures friendly atmosphere during the debates by preventing personal attacks in the House/maintains law and order

(xi)      Ensures that only relevant issues are deliberated on in the House.

(xii)     Declares a seal vacant when a M.P. dies or resigns.

(Any 6 points 2 marks (12 mks)

 

  1. (a) Describe the functions of the police force in Kenya.

(i)        Maintaining law and order in the country

(ii)       Investigating crimes

(iii)      Enhancing state security

(iv)      Displaying during official functions.

(v)       Providing security to travelers in emergency, remote insecure areas

(vi)      Detecting and preventing of crime

(vii)     Arresting suspected criminals in law courts.

(viii)    Prosecuting suspected criminals in law courts.

(ix)      Collecting and analyzing intelligence information and documents to fight crime.

(x)       Controlling the flow of traffic.

(xi)      Inspecting vehicles

(xii)     Monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic at border points

(xiii)    Co-operating with the Interpol to deal with international crime

(xiv)    Assessing trainee drivers for incensing

(Any 7 points, 1 mark (7 mks)

(b)  What factors hinder the Kenya Police from performing their duties effectively?

(i)        Lack of motivation/ low morale/ apathy

(ii)       Reluctance by the public to volunteer vital information/inadequate public support.

(iii)      Poor public relations between police officers and the people

(iv)      Inadequate facilities such as vehicles/ modern technology

(v)       Dangerous working condition/ insecurity

(vi)      Political interference

(vii)     Corruption/bribery

(viii)    Lack of regular in-service training to enable police officers cope with emerging issues.

(ix)      Widespread incidents of lawlessness/ crime

(x)       High concentration of population in some area such as slums in urban centres.

(xi)      Drug abuse by police officers

(xii)     Corrupt court systems

(xiii)    Low entry standards to the police force

(xiv)    Poor working conditions e.g. Housing /remunerations.

 

  1. (a) what are the stages through which a Bill passes before it becomes law in

Kenya?

(i)        The Bill is drafted by the Attorney General and present to parliament for discussion/private members bill.

(ii)       The bill is presented for the first reading by either the Attorney General or a minister concerned. The members of parliament are expected to familiarize themselves with the bill as well as approve it.

(iii)      The bill is presented for the second reading in parliament. It is debated upon in details. It can be either accepted or rejected.

(iv)      The bill is then taken through the committee stage with the objective of making improvements on it.

(v)       The bill is then taken through report stage for members of parliament to ascertain that the suggestions were accurately effected.

(vi)      The bill is taken to the president for his assent after which it becomes law and is then gazetted.

(Any 5 points, 1 mk (5 mks)

 

(b)       Explain five factors that promote national unity in Kenya.

(i)        The constitution provides for equality of all Kenyan before the law

(ii)       Most/all public schools in Kenya follow the same curriculum whose content emphasizes national cohesion.

(iii)      The government attempts to provide social amenities to Kenyans without bias/equitable distribution of resources/sports and games.

(iv)      The government encourages social, economic interaction among Kenyans e.g. marriage, worship and trade.

(v)       The use of Kiswahili as the official language enables Kenyans to interact freely.

(vi)      The national anthem an identity/loyalty pledge

(vii)     The existence of the national flag symbolizes national unity/ coat of arms.

(viii)    The constitution provides for one president who is both head of state ad government.

(ix)      Urbanization promotes socialization and co-existence among Kenyans

Any 5 points, 2 marks each (10mks)

 

(b)       Explain five factors that promote national unity in Kenya.

(i)        The constitution provides for equality of all Kenyans before the law

(ii)       Most / all public schools in Kenya follow the same curriculum whose content emphasizes national cohesion.

(iii)      The government attempts  to provide social amenities to Kenyans without bias /equitable distribution of resources /sports and games

(iv)      The government encourages social, economic interaction among Kenyans e.g. marriage, worship and trade.

(v)       The use of Kiswahili as the official language enables Kenyans to interact freely

(vi)      The national anthem promotes a sense of belonging among Kenyans and gives them an identity/ loyalty pledge

(vii)     the existence of the national flag symbolizes national unty/coat of arms

(viii)    The constitution provides for one president who is both head of state and government.

(ix)      Urbanization promotes socialization and co-existence among Kenyans

Any 5 points, 2 mks each (10 maks)

 

 

 

 

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 2 2001

 

  1. What is oral tradition as a source of History?

(i)        Oral tradition as a source of History involves the study of historical information based on what has been handed down from one generation to another by word of mouth/ verbally.                                                 (1mk)

  1. State the main function of the Golden Stool in the Asante Empire during the pre-colonial period.

(i)        The Golden stool bound together all the Asante states. It was a symbol of Asante unity.                                                                                      (1mrk)

  1. State two uses of bronze in early Egypt.

(i)        To cast the statues of the pharaohs.

(ii)       To make special tools for cutting and shaping huge stones for making pyramids.

(iii)      Make tools such as hoes, blades, chisels and adzes were made from bronze

(iv)      Make weapons such as swords, daggers, axes and spears

(v)       Make items for decoration                 (Any 1 point, 1 mk (1 mk)

  1. Identify one way in which invention of the wheel promoted early transport.

(i)        It facilitated travel over long distances

(ii)       It eased transportation of heavy loads

(iii)      It facilitated speedy transportation of people/goods

(iv)      It enhanced the movement of soldiers during battles.

(Any 1 point, 1mk (1mk)

  1. State two results of the translation of the Bible into different European languages during the sixteenth century.

(i)        Enabled more people to read and understand the bible in more languages

(ii)       Facilitated the spread for Christianity

(iii)      Led to the reformation of the catholic church/counter reformation

(iv)      The Bible became more accessible to people/production of many bibles

(v)       Led people to question/criticize the teaching of the catholic church/led split of church more Protestants.

(Any 2 points, 1 mk (2mks)

  1. Identify the main reason why Egyptian buried the dead with their belongings.

(i)        The dead were buried with their belonging because they would use them in the next world/they believed in life after death.       (1mk)

  1. Give two ways in which Islam spread to Africa in the 19th Century.
  2. i) Trading activities
  3. ii) Migrations and settlement of Muslims in Africa

iii)       Jihads/holy wars, especially in West Africa

  1. iv) Intermarriages
  2. v) Establishment of Islamic centres of learning
  3. vi) Missionaries activities /Muslim scholars

vii)      Influence of already converted rules e.g. toure

(any 2 point, 1 mark (1mk)

  1. Identify one way in which the Industrial Revolution contributed to colonization of Africa by Europeans.

(i)        The need for raw materials for their industries

(ii)       Desire to establish new markets for their manufactured goods

(iii)      Desire by European industrialists to invest their surplus capital

(Any 1 point, 1 mark (1mk)

  1. Give one factors which undermined company rule in Africa during the 19th century.
  2. i) Poor /inadequate transport and communication systems
  3. ii) Officials of the companies did not understand the local languages

iii)       Corrupt/greedy company officials

  1. iv) Inadequate capital/funds necessary for effective administration
  2. v) Company officials on the ground lacked administrative skills and experience
  3. vi) Few company official to administer large areas.

vii)      Resistance by Africans

viii)     Lack of co-ordination between co-offices in European agents in Africa.

(Any 1 points, 1 mk (1mk)

  1. State two reasons why indirect rule was unsuccessful in southern Nigeria.
  2. i) Southern Nigeria lacked centralized administration which could be used to implement the indirect rule.
  3. ii) African chiefs feared erosion and loss of their traditional authority/resistance from African rules.

iii)       The African elite resented British rule.

  1. iv) Existence of many ethnic groups and religions made it difficult to bring the people together under one rule.
  2. v) The use of unpopular African rulers e.g. puppet/morans/unpopular chiefs/Obas made the people reject British rule.

(Any 2 points, 1 mk (2mks)

  1. Identify two factors that undermined the effectiveness of the League of Nations
  2. i) Countries refused to take disputes to the international court of justice
  3. ii) Germany’s aggression/Germany’s determination to strengthen its armed forces.

iii)       Harsh conditions against German after the defeat/treaty

  1. iv) National interests that pre-occupied individual nations.
  2. v) It lacked executive power and authority to implement its resolution
  3. vi) Refusal by the USA to join denied the organization economic strength

vii)      Some members left the league by Brazil, Japan

viii)     Shortage of funds to implements it financial

  1. ix) The appeasement policy of Britain & France
  2. x) The covenant of League did not forbid it
  3. xi) The league was dominated by the action of 1st world war hence its partiality.

Any 2 points, 1 mark (2mks)

 

  1. State one advantage of a written constitution over an unwritten constitution.
  2. i) A written constitution is readily available for ease of reference and applications/use.
  3. ii) A written constitution promotes uniformity of application in various situations

iii)       A written constitution does not give much room for manipulation/misinterpretation.                    Any 1 point, 1 mark (1 mk)

  1. Give two reasons why coal was used as the main source of industrial power in Britain during the industrial Revolution.
  2. i) It was cheap
  3. ii) It was available in large quantities

iii)       It was more efficient than other sources of energy at the time

(Any 2 points, 1 mk (2mks)

  1. State two ways in which poor transport systems have contributed to food shortage in Africa.
  2. i) Poor transport have led to high transportation costs, leading to high prices of food.
  3. ii) Poor transport have led to poor distribution of food.

iii)       Poor transport systems have led to delays in the transportation of food leading to waste and losses.

  1. iv) Poor transport systems discourage/demoralizes farmers and this in turn leads to officers.
  2. v) Poor transport system undermines effectiveness of agricultural extension officers.
  3. vi) Agricultural inputs do not readily/reach/ leading to poor products.

(Any 2 points, 1 mark (2 mks)

  1. Identify one aim of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
  2. i) To assist in the marketing of primary products as well as manufactured good from member states/to promote trade between developing & developed countries.
  3. ii) To stabilize commodity prices

iii)       To assist in the transfer of technology from developed to developing countries.                                            (Any 1 point, 1 mk (1mk)

  1. State two features of the Government of France in the 20th Century
  2. i) It is a multi-party democracy
  3. ii) Power is shared between the president and prime Minister

iii)       The president is the executive head of government

  1. iv) There is a legislature which is composed of a senate and National assembly
  2. v) Presidential elections are held every 7 years.
  3. vi) National Assembly are held every 5 years.

vii)      Senate elections are held every nine years.

(Any 2 points, 1 mark (2mks)

  1. Give the main political challenge that Democratic republic of Congo (Zaire) has faced since independence.

SECTION B

 

  1. a) Describe how the Trans-Saharan trade was organized.
  2. i) The trade was between people of the Western Sudan and Arabs from North Africa.
  3. ii) Traders crossed the desert using camels

iii)       The traders traveled in large caravans to enhance their security

  1. iv) The Tuaregs/Berbers acted as guides to the traders through the desert
  2. v) Tuaregs provided with security
  3. vi) The traders made stops at the oases to refresh themselves and let their camels drink water.

viii)     The Tuaregs acted as interpreters at times.

  1. ix) The trade was conducted in barter/it involved exchanging one good for another/ silent trade.
  2. x) The rulers of the western Sudan controlled trade/regulated amount of gold to be sold.
  3. xi) The traders paid taxes to the kings of the Western Sudan

xii)      The item of trade were gold and salt – items of trade from the west were gold, ivory, slaves, ostrich feathers, leather Kilanuts & pepper. Items from N. Africa, salt, horses, weapons, iron implements, clothe, silk, beads & onions.

xiii)     The traders followed fairly defined route

xiv)     Americans Arabs & Berbers financed the trade

  1. xv) Rulers of Western Sudan offered service to the trader while they were in the territory.

xvi)     Traders dealt with agents who usually gave goods on credit/middlemen

(Any 8 points, 2 marks (8mks)

 

(b)       What problems did the Trans-Saharan trade face?

  1. i) Long and tiresome journeys across the desert
  2. ii) Inadequate water and food

iii)       Extreme weather conditions of the desert- very cold at night and very hot during the day.

  1. iv) Attacks by dangerous desert creatures such as scorpions, snakes
  2. ix) Insecurity because of declining and falling of kingdoms
  3. x) Exhaustion of trade goods especially gold.
  4. xi) Frequent shifts of trade routes

xii)      They were robbed by desert people               (Any 7 points, 1 mark (7mks)

  1. a) What factors led to the development of urban centres in African

during the pre-colonial period?

  1. i) Trading activities led to the rise of convergent centres which later developed into towns.
  2. ii) The existence of local industries led to population concentration in place that later developed into towns/mining centres e.g.

iii)       Existence of trade routes which linked various placed led to the development towns at major cross-roads.

  1. iv) Administration/royal centres later developed into towns e.g. Kumasi and Addis Ababa.
  2. v) Development of centres of learning later became urban centres e.g. Timbukutu./ education centres e.g. Acescentrio.
  3. vi) Development in Agriculture led to availability of food which in turn encouraged people to establish permanent settlements/farming centres

vii)      Religious centres developed into towns e.g. Ife and Kumasi

Viii)    Places that were secure attracted population concentration and later developed into towns e.g. Thababosiu the capital of Basutoland.

  1. Ports and harbous which were used as calling stations for replenishments developed into urban centres e.g. Cape Town, Malindi, Cairo.
  2. Places where water was available developed with urban centre.

(Any 8 points, 1 mark (8 marks)

  • Explain the social effects of urbanization in Europe during the nineteenth century.
  1. Migration of people to urban centres/led to overcrowding.
  2. Inadequate housing due to high concentration of people in urban centres.
  • Poor sewerage and sanitation facilities exposed people to diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
  1. Concentration of industries led to environmental pollution which resulted to respiratory aliments/diseases.
  2. Concentration of people led to shortage of food which resulted in malnutrition.
  3. Frustration and suffering urban life led to anti-social behaviour such as drug abuse, alcoholism and prostitution.
  • Increase in crime rate and violence created fear and insecurity.

viii)     Poor working conditions e.g. child labour, long working hours and lack of workman’s compensation dehumanized urban dwellers.

  1. ix) High concentration of people in urban centres strained the social amenities
  2. x) Excessive rural immigration led to unemployment
  3. xi) Led to social interaction between different class of people

xiii)     Shortage of housing led to development of slums

  1. (a) Describe three factors that facilitated the development of agriculture

in America before 1800

(i)        European immigration into the region led to population increase and demand for food.

(ii)       European immigration introduced new methods of farming

(iii)      Introduction of new crops

(iv)      Availability of slave labour to clear forests and to farm

(v)       Suitability of climate for agriculture

(vi)      Presence of suitable soils for different types of crops

(vii)     Settlement of enterprising European emigrants who wished to make a living through agriculture.

(viii)    Availability of indigenous crops

(ix)      Use of river for irrigation

(Any 3 points, 1 mark (3 mks)

(b)       Discuss the factors that led to the Agrarian Revolution in North American

  1. i) The introduction of the enclosure system in Britain forced landless to migrate to North America where they introduced new farming methods.
  2. ii) Availability of land for the farming of different crop varieties such as tobacco, cotton and wheat/reclamation of waste land of irrigation.

iii)       Suitability of land for different crop variety

  1. iv) Government recognition of individual land ownership (the Homestead Act 1860) encouraged settlers to farm
  2. v) The granting of financial aid to farmers to buy and develop land /credit facilities.
  3. vi) The introduction of slave labour ensured adequate supply of labour for farming

vii)      Determination by the European immigrants to succeed in agriculture as there was no other sources of livelihood.

viii)     The increase in demand for agricultural raw materials by European industrialists encouraged expansion in agriculture/availability of foreign market.

  1. ix) The invention of the cotton gin in 1993 by Eli Whiney led to increased cotton acreage.
  2. x) The mechanization of agriculture stimulated productivity e.g the steel plough and the mechanical reaper.
  3. xi) The development of food preservation methods of canning and refrigeration encouraged farmers to produce more.

xii)      The application of science and research to agricultural (e.g biotechnology development of new foods from existing crops, use of fertilizers and genetic engineering in livestock production) facilitated the Agrarian Revolution.

xiv)     Increase in population created demand for food which led to expansion of agriculture

  1. xv) Discovery of controlling of animal diseases led to increase production.

(Any 6 point 1 mk (12 marks)

  1. a) Which scientific inventions of the twentieth century have led to a

reduction in death rates?

  1. i) The grouping of blood into various blood groups by Land Steiner in 1900 facilitated blood transfusions and the storage of blood in blood banks for later transfusion.
  2. ii) Penicillin, an antibiotic by Dr. Alexander Fleming in 1928 prolonged lives by treating infections.

iii)       The polio vaccine in 1954 by Jona Edwards

  1. iv) Transplant surgery by Dr. Christian Barnard, a South African surgeon 1967 succeeded in prolonging lives of heart patients.
  2. v) Kidney dialysis machine in 1943 has prolonged lives of kidney patients.
  3. vi) Heart valve in 1996 has prolonged lives through replacement of defective valves.

vii)      Anti-retroviral has prolonged lives of aids sufferers.

(Any 5 points, 1 mark (5 mks)

 

  1. b) Explain the positive impact of scientific inventions on industry

(i)        The invention and use of machine in factories/manufactured goods/have led production of large quality of goods/mass production of goods.

(ii)       The science of electronics has led to the production and use of computers in processing information and other types of data/storage of information

(iii)      Research in science and technology has led to the development of labour saving robots which use micro computers as the brains which are used in factories.

  1. iv) The communication network has been revolutionized through the use of e-mail and the internet to advertise and enable circulation of information.
  2. v) The discovery of atomic power/nuclear has led to increase power generation for industrial use.
  3. vi) Science has revolutionized the transport network through invention of the motor-car, electronic trains and supersonic jets.

vii)      Scientific research has led to the production of alternative source of energy for use in industries e.g. gasohol methanol, solar energy.

(Any 5 points x 2 mks (10mks)

  1. a) What factors which enabled Samori Toure to resist French

colonization in West Africa between 1882 and 1898.

  1. i) He had a large well organized army which was a formidable force for the French.
  2. ii) He equipped his army with modern weapons which were acquired from the Europeans and also manufactured some locally

iii)       He used Mandinka nationalism and Islam to unify the soldiers/army

  1. iv) He had adequate food supply which sustained the army
  2. v) He used guerrilla warfare and scorched earth policy which proved effective against the French.
  3. vi) Some of his solders had served in the French colonial army and were thus familiar with the French war tactics.

vii)      Use of horses by Samori during the war enhanced the solders effectiveness

viii)     Samori’s solders were familiar with the terrain.  This enabled them to effective/French not familiar with geography of the area.

  1. ix) He was a competent military leader who inspired his soldiers democratically in assignment of duties.
  2. x) He used diplomacy e.g. he signed the Bissandugu Treatt. (1886) to get more time to organize himself. (Played British against the French)
  3. xi) Samori shifted his empire and capital further inland to give him more time to re-organize his forces.

xii)      He was able to pay his soldiers well.             (Any 7 points, 1 mk (7mks)

  1. b) Explain four results of the defeat of the Mandinka by the French in the nineteenth century.
  2. i) The Mandika Empire disintegrated as the French established their rule in the area/loss of independence.
  3. ii) Property was destroyed due to the use of the scorched earth policy causing famine and suffering to the people.

iii)       Some Mandinka fled to other countries such as Ghana and Ivory Coast to avoid French colonial rule.

  1. iv) Many people lost their lives due to prolonged war
  2. v) Samori Toure was captured and exiled to Gabon in 1898
  3. vi) Economic difficulties were disrupted.

vii)      Famine due to neglect of farming during war (Any 4 point, marks (8mks)

  1. a) Why did the British use direct rule in Zimbabwe?
  2. i) They desired to control the economy of Zimbabwe to maximize profits.
  3. ii) The indigenous/local political institutions based on Induna system had been destroyed during the British occupation of Zimbabwe.

iii)       To ensure complete control of the African company personnel on the spot who were familiar with the area as well as the British system of administration.

  1. iv) Existence of the British South African company personnel on the spot who were familiar with the area as well as the British system of administration
  2. v) The British Africa company had enough finance to pay administrative officers.
  3. b) Explain the effects of British rule in Zimbabwe.
  4. i) It led to the alienation of African land to white settlers resulting to displacement of Africans.
  5. ii) African traditional rulers lost their political autonomy and served as puppets of the British/loss of independence.

iii)       The day-to-day running of the colony was vested in the hands of the British without much reference to the African interest.

  1. iv) Africans were subjected to heavy taxation
  2. v) The British South African company was given too much power in the administration of colony.
  3. vi) It undermined African traditional economy as some Africans worked in White farms.

vii)      It led to the development of transport network/infrastructure

viii)     It led to the introduction of new crops in the region.

  1. ix) It undermined African culture
  2. x) Establishment of white settlement subjected Africans to poverty
  3. xi) Africans were denied freedom of movement by being confined to the reserves and required to carry identity cards.

xii)      Africans were subjected to forced labour.

Any 6 points, 2 marks (12mks)

  1. a) Why was United States of American (USA) reluctant to join the First

World War during the initial stages?

  1. i) Desire to abide by terms of Monroe Doctrine of 1823 which forbid her from interfering in European affairs.
  2. ii) Fear of revolt by her citizens of German origin.

iii)       Fear of an outbreak of civil war between Americans of German descent and those of other European nationalities.

  1. iv) The war had not interfered with the USA’s interests until 1916.

Any 3 points, 1 mk (3mks)

            (b)       Describe the results of the Second World War

(i)        Loss of life

It is estimated that 30 million people died either in battle or as civilians through bombing.

(ii)       The atomic bombs which were used against Japan released radio-active substances which affected the lives of many-people.

(iii)      Permanent ill health and shortening of life for millions of people as a result of years of under-nourishment of captivity.

(iv)      Destruction of properties such as homes, houses, building and bridges.

(v)       Agriculture and industry were disrupted due to lack of equipment, raw materials and human resources.

(vi)      Psychological and emotional problems to families, individuals and nations as a result of the torture of the war.

(vii)     Economies of countries that were involved in the war were destroyed leading to depression/economic slump/huge sums of money were spent on the war.

(viii)    External trade almost came to a stand still due to fear and insecurity.

(ix)      There  was a high inflation rate which led to high cost of living.

(x)       Large numbers of peoples were displaced which led to great suffering/repair

(xi)      The pre-war balance of power was destroyed and power vacuum was filled by two new super powers, the USA and USSR

(xii)     The communist zone extended to cover half of the continent of Europe. This Europe down the middle.

(xiii)    To check the spread of communism in Europe, the USA assisted weakened European powers through the Marshal plan.

(xiv)    The division of Europe into two opposing blues led to the cold war which was followed by an arms race between USA and USSR.

(xv)     The failure of the League of Nations to maintain world peace led to the founding of the United Nations Organization.

(xvi)    Germany was divided into two, capitalist West Germany and communist East Germany. The city of Berlin was also divided between the East and the West.

(xvii)   The myth of European military superiority was destroyed due to the defeat of British and American forces in the Far East by the Japanese.

(xviii)  Participation of Africans in the War strengthened African nationalism

(xix)    Creation of state of Israel to settle the displaced Jews.

(xx)     The war created unemployment because the demoralized servicemen increased demand for jobs.

Any 6 points 2 marks (12 marks)

 

 

 

 

 

K.C.S.E. HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 1 2002

 

  1. State one way in which the ABagusii and the Kipsigis interacted during the pre-colonial period.

(i)        Intermarriage

(ii)       Trade

(iii)      Raids/warfare                                     Any 1 point mk each= 1mk

  1. State two functions of the council of elders (Njuri Neheke) of the Ameru.

(i)        Solve land and inheritance disputes.

(ii)       Acted as the Court of Appeal

(iii)      Presided over religious functions

(iv)      Organized social functions

(v)       Advised warriors on when to go to wars/raids

(vi)      Negotiated peace settlements

(vii)     Made laws to govern the community

Any two points, 1 mk each 2mks

  1. Apart from trade, give one reason why the Arabs migrated to the Kenyan coast before 1500 Ad.

(i)        To escape religious conflicts between different Islamic sects in Arabia/civil wars.

(ii)       To escape from political persecution in Arabia

(iii)      To spread Islam

(iv)      For adventure/exploration                              Any 1 point, 1mk (1mk)

  1. State two factors which encouraged the Akamba to participate in the long distance trade during the nineteenth century.

(i)        Existence of enterprising local traders among the Akamba

(ii)       Demand for some commodities of trade

(iii)      To spread Islam

(iv)      Existence of trade routes

(v)       Strategic middle position of Akamba land between the coast the hinterland.

(vi)      Unfavorable climatic conditions of Akamba land

Any 2 points, 1 mk each =2mks

  1. Give two reasons why Nabongo Mumia collaborated with the British

(i)        He wanted British protection in order to securely be accepted as King of the Wanga.

(ii)       He wanted their assistance against his hostile neighbours e.g. the Luo of Ugenya.

  • He needed their support to expand his territory.
  • He needed European goods for prestige/fame. Any 1 point,1mk each=1mk
  1. Identify one reason why African were not allowed to grow some cash crops before 1954

(i)        Europeans wanted to continue getting cheap African labour for their farms

(ii)       To avoid competition by African farmers

(iii)      To control the spread of disease and pests from African farms.

Any 1 point, 1mk each =1mk

  1. State two reasons why the Taita Hills Associations was formed in 1939.

(i)        To fight for the return of their alienated land.

(ii)       To protest against destocking policy

(iii)      To protest against taxation

(iv)      To protest against the Kipande system

(v)       To protest against forced labour

Any 2 points, 1 mk each = 2mks

  1. State one result of the establishment of independent churches in Kenya during the colonial period.

(i)        African cultural practices and beliefs were incorporated into the Christian colonial period.

(ii)       Gave African clergy leadership opportunities in the church

(iii)      More African were trained as clergy

(iv)      Accelerated the spread of Christianity

(v)       Led to the establishment of independent schools

(vi)      Led to the formation Nationalism.                Any 1 point, = 1mk

  1. Identify two negative consequences of urbanization in Kenya during the colonial period.

(i)        Unemployment led to poverty

(ii)       Low morality e.g. prostitution

(iii)      Increase in crime

(iv)      Development of shanties/slums

(v)       Congestion leading to epidemics

(vi)      Break up of family set up

(vii)     Development of the Kipande system

(viii)    Deprived rural areas of manpower/negligence of agriculture

Any 2 points, 1mk each = 2mks

  1. Give two sources of revenue for the District Development Committees in Kenya

(i)        Government grants

(ii)       Donations fro NGOs and religious organizations

(iii)      Aid from foreigners

(iv)      Harambee funds

(v)       Donations from individuals.

Any 2 points, 1mk each =2mks.

  1. State two ways in which the chief’s promotes law and order in the location

(i)        Setting disputes between the people in the location

(ii)       Helping to apprehend individuals who break the law

(iii)      Sensitizing the people about antisocial behavior e.g. drug abuse/HIV

(iv)      Issuing permits for all functions in the location

(v)       Organizing Barazas to explain government policy on law and order

Any 2 points, 1 mk each =2mks

  1. Give one way through which the education system in Kenya promotes national unity

(i)        Use of one curriculum in all the public schools

(ii)       Use of one medium of instruction

(iii)      Centralized national examinations

(iv)      Centralized training and deployment of teachers

(v)       Existence of national school

(Any 1 point, 1m=1mk)

  1. Who chairs cabinet meetings in Kenya?

(i)        The president                                                  (1 mk)

  1. What is contained in the government budget?

(i)        The amount of revenue expected

(ii)       Sources of revenue

(ii)       Areas of expenditure

Any 1 point, 1mk = 1mk

  1. Give the main role of opposition parties in Kenya

To act as a check on the excess of the government and the ruling party/upholding democracy                                                                  (1 mk)

  1. Give the main function of the prisons Department in Kenya

Rehabilitation of offenders/criminals/Reforming the behaviour of offenders (1mk)

  1. Identify two national philosophies used as development strategies in Kenya.

(i)        Harambee

(ii)       Nyayoism (peace, love unity, etc)

(iii)      African socialism                               Any 2 points, 1mk each =2mks

 

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

  1. a) What were the results of the settlement of the Luo in Kenya during

the pre-colonial period?

(i)        Assimilation of some communities they found in the areas e.g. Abasuba

(ii)       Intermarriage with the neighbours e.g. Abaluyia

(iii)      Neighboring communities lost some of their land to the incoming Luo.

(iv)      Displacement of some communities e.g. Abagusii.

(v)       Increased conflicts over control of resources between the Luo and their neighbours.

(vi)      Expansion of trade with the neighboring iron/iron tools

(vii)     Occupation of fertile land influenced the Luo to adopt farming on a large scale.

(viii)    Cultural exchange between the Luo and their neighboring e.g. language, naming                                                            7×1 = 7mks

 

  1. b) Describe the socio-political organization of the Luo during the pre-colonial period

(i)        The Luo were organized into clans, each with a common ancestry

(ii)       The clans were organized into large units (Gwenye) which were self-governing

(iii)      Each  Gwenge was administered by a Council of Elders

(iv)      The council administered justice and served as the final court of appeal

(v)       The council co-ordinate religious functions

(vi)      They had a system of chieftainship (Ruoth) who administered with the help of Council of Elders

(vii)     There were ritual experts such as diviners, medicine men and healers.

(viii)    There were ritual experts such as diviners, medicine men and healer.

(ix)      They believed in the existence of One God (Nyasaye). They prayed to God through priests

(x)       They venerated/worshipped the ancestral spirits

(xi)      They lead sacred places set aside for worship

(xii)     They practiced initiation rites e.g. removal of lower teeth /front teeth

(xiii)    They celebrated important occasions e.g. harvest, marriage through drinking, eating, wrestling and dancing                                    (8×1 = 8mks)

  1. a) Why were the Portuguese interested in establishing their control over

the Kenyan coast during the 16th Century?

(i)        To control trade with the coastal towns

(ii)       To spread Christianity/ revenge on the Muslims who had conquered and controlled their homeland for over 700 years/look for pastor John

(iii)      The Kenyan coast was strategically located on the way to the East and could act as a base for their trading and navy ships.

(iv)      To control the India Ocean trade                   (3×1=3 mks)

  1. b) Explain six effects of Portuguese rule on the Kenyan Coast

(i)        It led to the decline of the Indian Ocean trade/decline of gold trade

(ii)       It led to the decline and ruin of towns

(iii)      It led to loss of life during their constant raids on coastal towns

(iv)      The heavy taxes that were imposed on the coastal peoples hindered the development of commercial and agricultural resources at the coast

(v)       They built Fort Jesus which became a historic monument in the subsequent years

(vi)      They brought new crops to the coast e.g. maize, groundnuts and pineapples

(vii)     They introduced the use of farmyard manure

(viii)    Their language enriched the Kiswahili language

(ix)      The introduction of guns and other advanced weapons by the Portuguese contributed to insecurity in the region

(x)       Commercial links between the Kenyan coast and the Arabian Peninsular were almost completely cut off.

(xi)      Some African were converted to Christianity.

(xii)     Closer links between the Kenyan coast and India developed

(xiii)    Their conquest of the Kenyan coast exposed the area to other European powers.                                   (Any 6 points, 2 mks =12 mks)

  1. a) What economic reasons encouraged the British to colonize Kenya

during 19th Century

(i)        To establish reliable markets for their manufactured goods

(ii)       To establish sources for industrial raw materials for industries in Britain

(iii)      control the coast in order to safeguard their trade in the Far East

(iv)      To stop the slave trade and establish legitimate trade

(v)       To find areas to invest surplus capital

3×1=3mks

  1. b) Explain six ways through which the colonial government promoted settler farming.

(i)        European settlers were provided with large tracts of land which were alienated from Africans through various land legislations

(ii)       The introduction of forced labour on European farms ensured steady supply of cheap labour for

(iii)      The introduction of the Kipande system ensured that Africans remained in employment

(iv)      The squatter system ensured that Africans residing on the settle farms provided the required labour in return for small plots where they practiced subsistence farming

(v)       Forced settlement of Africans in overcrowded and unproductive reserves forced them to seek wage employment in settler farms.

(vi)      Africans were forbidden from growing some cash and keeping exotic animals to force them to seek wage employment in settler farms.

(vii)     Establishment of African reserves in remote and undeveloped areas to deprive them of market for their produce.

(viii)    Introduction of payment of taxes in cash forced Africans to seek employment

(ix)      The Northey Circulars of 1918 and 1919 required chiefs to supply a number of labour recruits for settler farms and government projects.

(x)       The government offered credit facilities to settlers to develop farming/extension of services e.g department of agriculture.

(xi)      Establishment of Agro-based industries created ready market for their produce.

(xii)     The government encouraged settlers to form co-operative for effective marketing of their produce.

(xiii)    The development of transport and communication system facilitated farming

(xiv)    The government ensured protection to settlers against possible African rebellion.                                            6×2=12 mks

  1. a) What major reforms resulted from the Lyttelton Constitution of 1954

in Kenya?

(i)        It led to the establishment of a Multi-racial council of Ministers made up of official and un official members.  This new council replaced the Executive Council

(ii)       B.A. Obanga one of the nominated African members was made Minister for Community Development and African affairs.

(iii)      Africans were allowed to form political originations whose functions were confirmed to district levels.

(iv)      The government provided for elections of eight Africans to the legislative Council

(v)       It led to the establishment of an Advisory Council to discuss government policies

3×1 =3mks

  1. b) Explain six ways through which Thomas Joseph Mboya contributed the struggle for independence in Kenya.
  2. i) He was a member of the Kenya Local Government workers Union (KLGWU) and Kenya Federation of Labour (KFL)
  3. ii) He protested against colonial separation of the Agikuyu, Aembu and Ameru from other communities in Nairobi.

iii)       He was a member of K.A.U. and became its director of publicity in 1992. He was later elected treasurer of the party.

  1. iv) He protested the restriction of Africans to grow cash crops
  2. v) He solicited for financial and moral support to K.F.L. from international trade unions and organizations
  3. vi) He protested the restriction of Africans to grow cash crops

vii)      He companied for release of detained unionists and political leaders such as Jomo Kenyatta

viii)     He facilitated trade union education in many parts of Kenya

  1. ix) He exposed African problems and sought help in international for a Pan African
  2. x) In 1957, having been elected into the Legislative Council, he championed their needs such as African involvement in government affairs.
  3. xi) He was elected Secretary General of KANU in 1960

xii)      He condemned the reservation of white highlands for European settlers

xiii)     He participated in the Lancaster House, Conference (1960) which chartered the way to Kenya’s independence

xiv)     He attended the second Lancaster House Conference and participated in drawing up the independence Constitution

(6×2=12mks)

 

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

 

  1. a) Describe the structure of the court system in Kenya

(i)        District Magistrate’s Court is the lowest in the structure. These are found at District level.

(ii)       Kadhis Court. It is at the same level as the District Magistrates Court but deals with matters relating to Muslims/Muslim law. Cases from Kadhis Court can be heard at the High Court of Kenya and Court of Appeal.

(iii)      Resident Magistrate’s Court is the second lowest in the court system but it is the highest court in the province.

(iv)      Chief Magistrate’s Court is the highest Magistrate’s Court in Kenya’s system of courts.

(v)       High Court is above the Magistrate’s Court in Kenya. It is headed by the Chief Justice.

(vi)      Court of Appeal is the highest court in the judicial structure. It is also headed by the Chief Justice.

(vii)     Special court/tribunals e.g. Rent, Industrial and business courts.

5×1= 5mks

 

(b)       Explain the functions of the High Court of Kenya

  1. i) The High Court is a constitutional court which interprets the constitution to determine whether the dispute is constitutional or not.
  2. ii) It tries both criminal and civil cases/handling cases involving large amount of money.

iii)       It can listen to cases from all over the country

  1. iv) To correct mistakes made in decisions by the lower courts
  2. v) To hear appeals from the Kadhis Court
  3. vi) Hears appeals from the Kadhis Court

vii)      It acts as a court of appeal for cases from Resident and Chief Magistrate’s Courts

viii)     It deals with petitions arising from elections (Presidential and (parliamentary)                                                          5×2 =10mks

  1. a) Describe the process of preparing a bill before it is taken to

parliament for debate

  1. i) Preparation of a bill starts with making suggestions/proposals about the need of the law.
  2. ii) The Attorney General prepares a draft proposal of the intended law

iii)       The Attorney General notifies the members of parliament and the public about the intended law

  1. iv) The Attorney General notifies the members of parliament and the public about the intended bill to enable them carry out research.
  2. v) The intended law is taken to parliament for debate

3×1= 3mks

  1. b) Explain six ways in which the Bill of Rights protects the rights of the individual

(i)        States that every individual has the right to life.

(ii)       It guarantees liberty to all citizens by forbidding enslavement, detention or imprisonment without trial.

(iii)      It protects the individual from all from of torture and inhuman treatment.

(iv)      It guarantees the protection of private and allows Kenyans to own property anywhere in the country.

(v)       It protects individuals freedom of conscience and religion/workshop

(vi)      It guarantees the protection of the freedom of speech and expression

(vii)     It gives Kenyans the right to move freely throughout the country and to reside in any part of the country. Kenyans are protected against expulsion from the country.

(viii)    It guarantees individuals against any for of discrimination on the basis of colour, creed, gender and religion.

(ix)      It protects individuals against arbitrary search, arrest and entry into one’s property without one’s consent

6×2 =12mks

  1. a) What are the main sources of revenue for Local Government

authorities in Kenya?

(i)       Rents from residential and other premises

(ii)      Rents paid by property owners/bill boards

(iii)     Loans from the central government

(iv)     Grants from the central government

(v)      Licences paid by business operators/trade licences

(vi)     Parking fees paid by motorists/ Hiring facilities e.g. stadiums, halls, e.t.c

(vii)    Fees from national parks

(viii)   Fines paid by people who break laws

(ix)     sale of property

(x)      From cess

  1. b) Explain six factors which undermine the performance of local authorities

(i)       Some are too small to operate efficiently

(ii)      High population concentration strains available resources

(iii)      Many local authorities lack adequate financial base to finance their services

(iv)      Inefficient revenue collection system

(v)       Tax evasion by individuals and organizations

(vi)      Misappropriation of funds by corrupt officers

(vii)     Conflicts between Councilors and the Chief Officers

(viii)    Political interference in the affairs and management of local authorities

(ix)      Too much control by the central government

(x)       Lack of qualified staff in areas of administration and financial management due to poor remuneration.

(xi)      Over employment thus straining their financial abilities

(xii)     Widespread corruption

(xiii)    Election of illiterate Councilors to manage the affairs of the Authorities.

Any 10 x 1=10mks

 

 

 

HISTORY PAPER 2 2002

 

  1. State one advantage of written materials as a source of history
  2. i) Written materials ensure relatively permanent storage of Historical events/for future reference.
  3. ii) Written materials can be easily translated to different languages relatively accurate storage of historical events.

iii)       They relatively provide accurate storage of historical events.

  1. iv) Written materials cannot be easily distorted/interfered with/not easily changed.
  2. Give one characteristics of Homo Erectus.
  3. i) Homo Erectus was upright/bipedal/waked upright /walked in two legs
  4. ii) Homo Erectus was more intelligent than the earlier apes/higher thinking capacity

iii)       Homo Erectus had a bigger bran capacity/775-1225 cc

  1. iv) Homo Erectus had more developed hand for grasping tools.
  2. v) Homo Erectus had more developed hand for grasping tools.
  3. vi) Homo erectus had a long skull

vii)      Homo Erectus had a long protruding jaws.

  1. State one main limitation of Barter trade during the Trans-Saharan trade.
  2. i) Some commodities were bulky/difficult to transport e.g salt, kola nut
  3. ii) It was difficult to qualify the value of some goods

iii)       Some goods were perishable

  1. iv) It was difficult to ensure security of trade goods
  2. v) No common/lack of common language of communication
  3. State two duties of the priests in Yoruba Traditional religion
  4. i) They interpreted the wishes of the gods/God’s messages.
  5. ii) They acted as mediators between the gods and the people

iii)       They officiated in religious activities /presided of over religious functions

  1. iv) They were consulted before important decisions were made.
  2. v) They predicted the future
  3. vi) They led people in public and private prayers /conducted prayers.
  4. State one result of the invention of the wheel in Mesopotamia.
  5. i) It led to making of high quality pots from clay.
  6. ii) It was used to move war chariots.

iii)       It used to move war carts carrying agricultural produce.

  1. iv) Led to the development of roads.
  2. Give one disadvantage of using coal as a source of industrial energy during the 19th century.
  3. i) It was bulky/difficult of transport
  4. ii) It produced air pollutants e.g. sulphur dioxide.

iii)       It was a non renewable source of energy/easily exhaustible.

  1. iv) It was expensive to obtain from the mines.
  2. State two factors that facilitated the growth of the Asante Kingdom.
  3. i) Able leaders e.g. Osei Tutu.
  4. ii) Unity brought about by the Golden stool/Odwira festival/common ancestry

iii)       Military strength based on the acquisition of gun and powder

  1. iv) Wealth derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade slave trade.
  2. v) A strong agricultural base/availability of food.
  3. vi) Centralized political system under Asantehene.

vii)      A large army

viii)     Oppressive need rule of the free themselves from rule Denkyia.

  1. Identify two features of early Greek City states.
  2. i) They were areas of population concentration
  3. ii) Every city had a palace/administration centers

iii)       Each city state had residential houses

  1. iv) They were politically independent of each other independent of each other/each government/rulers
  2. v) They had a common religion, language and culture/They were cultural centres/sporting activities
  3. vi) Each town had many temple

vii        Each had an open air market.

  1. Give two inventions that improved textile manufacturing industry in Britain

in the 18th Century.

(i)        They shuttle of John Kay

(ii)       Water frame of Richard Arkwright.

(iii)      Spinning Jenn of James Samuel Cropton

(iv)      Cylindrical Calico Printing Machine of Thomas Bell.

(v)       Steam power loom of Edmund Cartwright.

(vi)      The cotton Gin of Elli Witney.

  1. State one contribution of Joseph Lister in the field of medicine in the 19th

Century.

(i)        He discovered the use of Carbonic acid as an antiseptic to clean/sterilize surgical instruments

(ii)       He discovered the use of carbonic acid to kill microbes around the wound after an operation.

(iii)      He developed an antiseptic spray for cleaning the air during operations.

  1. State two effects of the development of railway transport in the 19th Century.

(i)        It facilitated transportation of bulky goods

(ii)       He led to growth of towns

(iii)      It led to growth of towns

(iv)      It facilitated in the entrenchment of colonial administration/movement of soldiers.

(v)       It facilitated in the entrenchment of colonial administration/movement of soldiers

(vi)      It facilitated the spread of Christ unity

(vii)     Created employment opportunities

  1. Give two methods that European powers used to occupy African during the nineteenth century.
  2. i) Diplomacy/treaty making/promises of protection/ giving gifts.
  3. ii) Trickery/use of missionaries explorers/traders

iii)       Military conquest e.g. the French in West Africa.

  1. iv) Divide and rule tactics i.e. playing off one community against another/promoting later state conflicts.
  2. v) Annexation
  3. vi) Setting up administrative posts
  4. State two conditions that one lead to fulfill in order to become fully assimilated in French West Africa.
  5. i) Ability to speak French.
  6. ii) Literacy in French government/army

iii)       Service in the French government/army

  1. iv) Residence in Quabe de communities in Senegal
  2. v) Had to be monogamous.
  3. vi) Accepting Christianity.
  4. Give the main reason why the League of Nations was formed in 1919.
  5. i) To prevent the occurrences of another world war/to maintain world peace.
  6. Give the main cause of the cold war.
  7. i) Ideological differences between the USA and USSR/Division of the world into two opposing blocs, capitalist and communist.
  8. Give two political developments in South Africa between 1990 and 1991 which led to peaceful introduction of majority rule.
  9. i) The release of prominent Africa Political prisoners e.g. Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu from Robben Island.
  10. ii) Initiation of dialogue between all racial groups by president Friderick de Klerk.

iii)       The holding of multi-racial elections in April 1994

  1. iv) Relaxation of apartheid laws through constitutional reforms/Accepting African political parties.

17        State the main reason why the USSR adopted a one party system of

government

  1. i) To promote national unity.

 

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

  1. a) Describe three ways through which slaves were obtained during the

Trans-Atlantic slaves trade.

(i)        Through exchange of slaves for European manufactured goods-exchange of slaves

(ii)       By selling prisoners of war to slave dealers-selling prisoners

(iii)      Lonely travelers and weak subjects were kidnapped and sold to slave-kidnapping

(iv)      Some rulers sold their subjects/criminals to slave dealers.

(v)       By enticing people/children using desirable goods such as cloth and sweets- enticing people.

(vi)      Through raiding-villages were attacked and captives sold to slave dealers.

(vii)     Weak subjects were sold.

(viii)    Parrying- (selling of debtors)

(b)       Explain six factors that led to the decline of the Trans-Atlantic trade.

(i)        The development of Industrial Revolution in Europe shifted the demand from slaves to agricultural produce e.g. Palm oil.

(ii)       The need to retain Africans in their homelands to produce raw materials for export to Europe.

(iii)      The attainment of independence by the USA left Britain without colonies where she would talk the slaves to work.

(iv)      The rise of Humanitarians in Britain made up missionaries and some parliamentarians pressurized the British government to abolish the slave trade and slavery.

(v)       The development of the legitimate trade which was more profitable and less costly replaced slave trade and slavery.

(vi)      Britain influenced other European countries to stop slavery and slave trade by signing anti slave trade treaties.

(vii)     Use of machines in farms/industries rendered slave labour unnecessary.

(viii)    Lending Economist e.g. Adams smiths argued that free people were more productive than slaves.

(ix)      French Rev. of 1789 spread ideas of Liberty qualifying brotherhood to all mankind

(x)       Closure of American slave market after the defeat of S. American stated at the civil war.

  1. a) What factors led to the industrialization in German in the 19th

Century?

  1. i) The establishment of the Zollverein removed trade barriers and led to free trade and economic growth.
  2. ii) Availability of coal as a source of industrial energy/H.E.P

iii)       Availability of iron ore as a source of raw materials for industries.

  1. iv) Political unity of all German states under the leadership of Bismark.
  2. v) Acquisition of all German states under the leadership of Bismark.
  3. vi) Existence of a large population provided labour/unskilled labour

vii)      Availability of local market from the large population.

viii)     Development of goods transport and communication network

  1. ix) The government supported industry and encouraged Germany
  2. x) Enterprising of nature of Germany
  3. xi) Whom with managerial skills /skilled labour

xii)      Availability of external market.

  1. b) Explain five results of the industrial Revolution in Europe during the 19th
  2. i) There was extensive use of machinery instead of human labour.
  3. ii) Use of steam power instead of water wind and animal power.

iii)       Establishment of factories in place of collage industries.

  1. iv) Production of goods in large quantities. (Mass production)
  2. v) Use of iron and steel instead of wood
  3. vi) Growth of surplus capital for investment/capitalism.

vii)      Improved living standards/Employment.

viii)     High population growth rate.

  1. ix) Rural urban migration.
  2. x) Improved transport system e.g. railway.
  3. xi) Utilization of scientific knowledge in production of goods.

xii)      Production of different types of goods / variety

xiii)     Increased trade.

xiv)     Growth of towns / urbanization

  1. xv) Development of banking insurance industries.

xvi)     Led to pollution

xvii)    Led to the rise of trade unionism

xviii)   Factory owners exploited workers/ poor working condition.

xix)     European economist were diversified / job specialization.

  1. xx) Promoted agriculture.
  2. a) In what way are the teachings of Islam similar to those of

Christianity?

  1. i) Both religious are monotheistic i.e. they teach the worship of only the God.
  2. ii) Their teachings are contained in Holy Books the Bible and the Koran.

iii)       There is life after death.

  1. iv) Communicating with God is through prayer and fasting.
  2. v) There are angles
  3. vi) God communicates his messages through prophets.

vii)      Faith and good work.

viii)     There is judgment after death.

  1. ix) Existence of level and hell.
  2. x) Both recognize the significance of Abraham.
  3. xi) Both believe in creation theory.
  4. b) Explain the Christian church split during the 16th
  5. i) Translation of the Bible to many European languages enables people to read the world and challenge some of the teachings.
  6. ii) Corrupt practices in the church e.g. pluralism (holding more than one office in the church. Buying offices in the church.

iii)       The clergy lived luxurious lives and many lived for wordy pleasures in the monasteries and nunneries which was not in accordance with the teachings of Bible.

  1. iv) Sale of indulgencies to those who had sinned in order to be forgiven.
  2. v) Practice of the nepotism and appointment of their relatives to high offices.
  3. vi) The clergy ignored the rule of celibacy and kept mistresses.

vii)      The faithful were opposed to the heavy taxes imposed on them to sustain the church.

viii)     Reformist questioned some church practices and ceremonies e.g. confession.

  1. ix) The growth of nationalism throughout Europe made many people to question why they were Answerable to Rome.
  2. x) Excessive secular and religion powers for the pope.
  3. xi) The age of Renaissance (Rebirth) likened traditional beliefs of the church at the time

xii)      Struggled for papacy

xiii)     The development of printing press to production of more religious materials.

xiv)     The unwillingness of the clergy to compromise with the demands of the reformists especially after the trial and excommunication of Martin Luther.

  1. a) What reasons led to the failure of Maji Maji rebellion in 1907.
  2. i) Africans wee not well organized in their assistance. Each community fought on its won / lack of proper coordination.
  3. ii) The magic water failed to protect Africans from German bullets leading to the death of African soldieries into the battle.

iii)       The Africans did not unite to face the common enemy for example to Hehe and Nyamwesi did join the revolution / lack of unity.

  1. iv) The Germans received reinforcement from Germany and other colonies and thus their number overwhelmed the African Soldiers.
  2. v) African soldiers lacked enough weapons to use against the Germans.
  3. vi) The Africans did not have a well trained army / lack of military skills.

vii)      The ruthlessness of the German soldiers in crushing the rebellion e.g use of scorched earth policy.

viii)     Capture and execution of leaders demoralized the warriors.

  1. b) Explain five reforms that were introduced by the German administration after the Maji Maji uprising.
  2. i) Communal cotton growing was stopped and Africans were encouraged to plant their own cotton and get profit from it.
  3. ii) Forced labour for settler farms was abolished.

iii)       Corporal punishment was forbidden and those settlers who mistreated their workers were punished.

  1. iv) Better educational and medical services for Africans were introduced.
  2. v) Africans were involved in administration of the regions as Akidas and Jumbes.
  3. vi) The new governor censured newspapers that supported settlers against Africans.

vii)      Anew governor who was sympathetic to the cause of the Africans

viii)     A colonial department of German government was formed in 1907 to closely investigate the affairs to German East Africa.

  1. ix) Extra taxation of Africans was rejected by the new governors.
  2. x) Kiswahili was accepted asa the official language.
  3. xi) Colonial administration in Tanganyika was tailored to suit the Africans.
  4. a) Why did the British use indirect rule to administer Northern Nigeria?
  5. i) To reduce the administrative costs of the colony because it was vast / costs.
  6. ii) The British did not have enough trained personnel to administer the area no person.

iii)       There existed an already acceptable system of administrating through the Emirs and Qadis.

  1. iv) They did not want to provoke people of Northern Nigeria into rebellion – rear or rebellious by introducing new rules.
  2. v) Indirect rule had already succeeded in Uganda and India, so they had points of reference.
  3. vi) The adoption of the Dual Mandate policy by the British government encouraged the development of the colony for its own good and the good of Britain.

vii)      Poor communication network.

  1. b) Explain why the use of indirect rule in Southern Nigeria was unsuccessful.
  2. i) Southern Nigeria did not have centralized indigenous system of government that was necessary for the application of indirect rule.
  3. ii) Lack of homogeneity in the South as there were many ethnic groups, languages & customs to be understood.

iii)       The British introduced new ideas such as forced labour and direct taxes which infuriated the people.

  1. iv) The failure of the British administrators to fully understand how the socio, economic and political system of Southern Nigeria (based on the Office of the Oba). Operated made them five up easily.
  2. v) Opposition from the educated elite who felt out of the administration of their country / leadership.
  3. vi) The educated people in Southern Nigeria resented the chiefs appointed by the British because they were illiterate.

vii)      The Obas of southern Nigeria had defined powers such as mediation, so when they were given wide ranging powers, people became discounted.

viii)     Communication barriers between the British supervisors, the warrant chiefs and the people often led to misinterpretation and misunderstanding.

  1. ix) Misuse of power by the warrant chiefs who raised taxes for their own benefits. They also harassed women sexually.
  2. x) Use of excessive force to suppress any form of resistance provoked resentment e.g. the shooting women during a demonstration against British administration.
  3. a) Describe three factors that enabled the Allied Powers to win the

Second World War.

  1. i) Germany’s inability to effectively control her expansive territories

and some turned against her and fought along the Allies.

  1. ii) The USSR recovered from her losses rearmed and attacked Germany.

iii)       The allies had more supporters than the Axis powers who remained

four i.e. German, Bulgaria, Austria and Turkey.

  1. iv) S.A’s entry into the war on the side of Allies attack of Pearl Harbour.
  2. v) Germany’s forces were overstretched by fighting war in many fronts.
  3. vi) Allied forces had better arms than the Axis powers e.g. Atomic bombs.

vii)      A chief forces controlled N sea 4 blocked Germany.

 

 

  1. b) Explain the results of the Second World War.
  2. i) Many lives were lost. It is estimated that over 30 million people died

during the war.

  1. ii) The bombs that were dropped on Japan released radio-active substances

which affected the lives of many long after the war was over.

iii)       Civilian casualties were mainly through bombings. Millions of other people were maimed/injured.

  1. iv) Properties of unknown value were destroyed. This adversely affected

the economics of most countries.

  1. v) Agriculture and industry were disrupted due to lack of equipment,

raw materials and human resources.

  1. vi) Trade, both internal and external was disrupted.

vii)      There was inadequate shelter food and clothing of many of the

homeless and displaced people e.g. the jaws.

viii)     The pre-war 1939 balance of power was destroyed as the tow new super powers, the USA and the USSR  emerged;

  1. ix) It led to the spread of communication in Europe.
  2. x) The USA gave assistance to the weakened western powers to prevent them from mailing into communist hands. This assistance was in form of the marshal plan in which about US $ 7,000 Million was used.
  3. xi) The division of Europe into two opposing blocks led to the cold war which was accompanied by an arms peace.

xii)      It led to the establishment of the UN in place of the league of nations which had failed to maintain peace.

xiii)     German and its capital Berlin were divided into two capitalistic west and communist east.

xiv)     The war destroyed the myth of European military superiority. This strengthened nationalism in other parts of the war.

  1. xv) Was created bitter feelings & mistrust among the countries that fought in the war.

xvi)     Led to widespread unemployment

xvii)    Led to improvement of military technology.

xviii)   The war was costly / Economic depression – huge sums of money was spent.

xix)     Creation of state of the settle the Jews.

  1. a) Describe the functions of the president of the United States of

America (USA)

  1. i) The president is the head of state
  2. ii) He appoints cabinet ministers and senior civil servants with approval of the congress.

iii)       He guides and controls foreign affairs / chief diplomat.

  1. iv) He is the commander in chief of the Armed Forces.
  2. v) He presides over the senate
  3. vi) He presides cabinet meetings.

vii)      He appoints the Supreme Court judges including the chief justice.

viii)     The president is head of government.

  1. b) Explain how they system of government of the USA
  2. i) It is a external system of government consisting of 50 states.
  3. ii) Each state is a republic with its own government.

iii)       Each state is headed by a governor.

  1. iv) Each state has its own constitution guiding internal affairs.
  2. v) The federal government is headed by president who is

elected every four years / subject to a maximum of 2 terms.

  1. vi) The president is assisted by the vice – president who can take over in case the president dies.

vii)      The federal government has bicameral legislature / congress

made   up to tow houses. The senate and the House of Representatives.

viii)     Members of the congress are elected by popular vote / each represented in the congress.

  1. ix) The congress makes laws.
  2. x) State judiciary comprises of the federal courts and the Supreme court.
  3. xi) The Supreme Court is the highest court.

xii)      There is separation of powers between the legislation and judiciary.

xiii)     The federal five controls foreign affairs defense trade, Taxation issuing currently, and solving disputes between states and citizens of different states.

xiv)     The congress checks on owners.

 

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 1 2003

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

  1. State two disadvantages of relying on oral traditions as a source of history.
  2. i) People’s ability to remember facts is limited.
  3. ii) The information may be subjected to distortions.

iii)       It is likely to have people biases / exaggerations.

  1. iv) The information may change over a period of time.

Any 1 x 1 = (1 marks)

 

  1. Give one way in which the knowledge of iron working helped in the

migration of the Bantu.

  1. i) It enabled them to clear their way as they moved.
  2. ii) Their superior weapons enabled them to defeat their enemies.

iii)       They were able to grow enough food crops to sustain them.

Any 1 x 1 = (1mks)

 

  1. State one reason why the government may limit the freedom of speech.
  2. i) If one’s speech incites the public against the state.
  3. ii) If one discloses confidential information relating to the state.

iii)       If one spreads false information about the state / individual.

Any 1 x 1 = ( 1mks)

  1. Identify one way in which the Monsoon winds led to the development of trade between the Kenyan Coast and the outside world.
  2. i) They facilitated the movement of goods to and from the Kenyan Coast / dhows.
  3. ii) They facilitated the movement of traders who established themselves along the Kenyan coast.

Any 1 x 1 = (1marks)

  1. State three economic benefits of the Omani rule along the Kenyan Coast during the nineteenth century.
  2. i) It led to the expansion of trade between Kenya and Arabia.
  3. ii) The stations were centres of learning / schools where learners /

catechists were preached to.

iii)       They served as health centres / hospital where the sick were preached to.

  1. iv) The missionaries mixed freely with the people thus converted them

to Christianity .

Any 3 x 1 = (3mks)

  1. State two ways through which mission station promoted the spread of Christianity in Kenya.
  2. i) The needy found homes and thus they were converted

(ii)       The stations were centres of learning / schools were learners/ catechists

were preached to

(iii)      They served as health centres / hospital where the sick were preached to.

(iv)      The missionaries mixed freely with the people thus converted them to

Christianity.

 

  1. Give one way in which rural to rural migration in Kenya contributes to

national unity.

  1. i) It promotes inter ethnic integration.
  2. ii) It promotes peaceful coexistence/ harmonious living between

different communities .

Any 1 x1 = (1mks)

8          State two ways in which the colonial land policies in Kenya undermined African farming.

  1. i) Setting aside the white highlands for European settlement deprived

the Africans of rich agricultural land.

  1. ii) Confining Africans to the reserves created shortage of land for

farming due to over crowding.

iii)       Declaring some of the land as crown land denied the African the access

to its use.                                                                    Any 2 x 1 = (2mks)

  1. State 2 demand of Kenya Africa Union – KAU made to the colonial government in 1952.
  2. i) They demanded for self rule.
  3. ii) The release of African political detainees.

iii)       They wanted / demanded fair – distribution of land to all.

  1. iv) They demanded for fair political representation for Africans in the

legislative council.

  1. v) They wanted improved education for Africans.
  2. vi) Demanded abolition of taxes.

vii)      Demanded abolition of kipande system.

viii)     They demanded end of forced labour.

Any 2 x 1 = (2mks)

  1. Give two reasons why independent schools were established in Kenya.
  2. i) To give Africans children more opportunities for formal education.
  3. ii) To preserve the African cultural identity.

iii)       To facilitate introduction of a more academic curriculum for

Africans / quality education.

  1. iv) To provide job opportunities for African teachers.
  2. v) To address discrimination in the education system.

Any 2 x 1 = (2 mks)

  1. State two provisions of the Independent Constitution of Kenya.
  2. i) It provided for federal government
  3. ii) It provision for an executive president.

iii)       To made provision for an executive president.

  1. iv) It made provisions for two houses of parliament.
  2. v) The interest of the minorities were to be safeguarded.

Any 1 x 1 = (1 mks)

  1. Give one way in which a person may become a member of Parliament in Kenya.
  2. i) Through election
  3. ii) Through nomination

iii)       Through holding ex –officio office.

Any 1×1 = ( 1mks)

  1. State one contribution of the ‘Harambee” movement to the development of Health Services in Kenya.
  2. i) It has led to the contribution of building health centres / hospital
  3. ii) It has mobilized people to contribute money for purchasing drugs

for the needy.

iii)       Money contributed through harambee has enabled sick people to seek for specialized treatment within and outside the country.

  1. iv) It has motivated some medical personnel to offer free medical services to the people.

Any 1 x 1 – (1mks)

  1. Give two reasons why District Focus for Rural Development was adopted as a development strategy in Kenya.
  2. i) To help in co-coordinating development efforts in district.
  3. ii) To mobilize resources in each district for development.

iii)       To facilitate prioritization of individual district needs.

  1. iv) To hasten development of under developed district
  2. v) Facilitate even distribution of natural wealth resources.
  3. vi) To minimize delays caused by Central Government.

Any 2 x 1 = (2 mks)

  1. Give two factors which may undermine the effectiveness of the traffic police in Kenya.
  2. i) Large numbers of vehicle on the roads.
  3. ii) Poor conditions of many vehicles

iii)       Poor remunerations.

  1. iv) Corruption / bribery
  2. v) Lack of public support / confidence
  3. vi) Inadequate facilities (e.g. vehicles)

vii)      Poor conditions or roads.

Any 2 x 1 = (2mks)

 

SECTION B (45 marks)

 

16.a)    Outline stages in the Portuguese conquest of the coastal towns up to 1510

  1. i) In 1500 Podro Alvares Cabral conquered Sofala.
  2. ii) In 1502 Vasco Da Gama attached the town of Kilwa and demanded tribute.

iii)       In 1503 Zanzibar and other Coastal towns were conquered by Ruy Lourenco Ravasco.

  1. iv) In 1505 Mombasa and Kilwa were conquered by Francisco D’ Almaida.
  2. v) Between 1506 – 7 Lamu was conquered by Tristao da Cunha.
  3. vi) 1509 Mafia, Pemba and Zanzibar were brought under Portuguese ruling.

Any 3x 1 (3mks).

 

  1. b) Explain six factors that led to the decline of the Portuguese rule over the Kenyan coast.
  2. i) The decline of the Indian Ocean trade denied them revenue to

support their

  1. ii) In Portuguese officials were corrupt and pocketed funds which would nave been used to manage the empire.

iii)       Portuguese officers were cruel / ruthless to the Africans and Arabs who resented them. And therefore did not co-operative.

  1. iv) There were constant rebellion against the Portuguese and his weakened the control.
  2. v) Combined attacks from Persians, Arabs and Turks proved formidable for the Portuguese.
  3. vi) The Portuguese faced stiff competition from the British and Dutch which reduced their profits.

vii)      The Portuguese had inadequate personnel to effectively manage the extensive coast.

viii)     Portugal lacked capital to pay the administrators at the coast and the demoralized them.

  1. ix) The Portuguese lacked administrative skills were unable to a correctively.
  2. x) Portugal was forcefully united with Spain and this reduced her autonomy.
  3. xi) The Portuguese at the coast were attacked by Wazimba and this reduced their population.

xiii)     Distance from Portugal delayed reinforcement.

Any 6 x2 = (12mks)

  1. a) Give five reasons why Britain colonized Kenya.
  2. i) To establish their control over the source of River Nile because of

their interests in Egypt.

  1. ii) To help stop slave trade in the region and replace it with legitimate trade.

iii)       To protect their missionaries who were already in Kenya so that

they could carry out their missionary work/ spread of Western civilization.

  1. iv) To establish a reliable market for their manufactured goods in Britain.
  2. v) For prestige
  3. vi) To ensure settlements for surplus population.

vii)      To invest surplus / excess capital

viii)     To secure sources of raw materials.

  1. ix) To prevent colonization of Kenya by other powers.

Any 5 x 2 = (10mks)

  1. b) Explain why Kenya communities were defeated by the British during

the establishment of colonial rule.

  1. i) The communities were not united hence they were easily defeated.
  2. ii) The communities had inferior weapons as compared to the superior British weapons.

iii)       The soldiers had little knowledge about the British military tactics.

  1. iv) Their population had been weakened / reduced by catastrophe such as famine and rinder pest and civil strife.
  2. v) Their leaders lacked adequate organizational sills to mobilizing the people.
  3. vi) The British used treachery when dealing with come communities / collaboration.

vii)      The economic base of the communities was destroyed by the British thus making them weak.

viii)     The solders were demoralized when many warriors were captured / skilled (e.g. Aembu and Ameru in 1906/ scotched earth policy.

  1. ix) The Kenya – Uganda Railway facilitated the faster movement of British troops.

Any 5 x 2 = (10mks)

  1. a) State three ways through which communities in Kenya interacted

during the pre – colonial period.

  1. i) Communities exchanged goods through trade.
  2. ii) They raided each other for livestock

iii)       They fought wars with each other.

  1. iv) They inter – married

Any 3 x 1 = (3mks)

  1. b) Describe the social organization of the Agikuyu during the

Pre – colonial period. (12mks)

  1. i) The smallest social unit was the family.
  2. ii) Several related families formed a clan (mbari) which lived in a defined area.

iii)       The Agikuyu practiced circumcision for boys and clictoridectomy for girls.

  1. iv) The Agikuyu had age – set system (riika) made up of boys and girls who were initiated at the same period.
  2. v) Members of the age set worked together and considered each other as brothers and sisters.
  3. vi) Marriage was highly regarded among the Agikuyu as one would raise a family and also own properties.

vii)      The Agikuyu believed in the existence of a supreme God called Ngai who lived on Mount Kenya (Kirinyaga)

viii)     The Agikuyu had prayed and made sacrifices to God on various occasions.

  1. ix) The Agikuyu also believed in the existence of ancestral spirit who acted as intermediaries between God and the people.
  2. x) The Agikuyu had sacred places of worship such as groves and fig trees.
  3. xi) The Agikuyu had some specialists such as prophets, medicine people and rainmakers who were consulted in time of need.

Any 6 x 2 = (12mks)

  1. a) What factors led to the development of multi party democracy in Kenya

in the early 1990’s (3mks)

  1. i) International pressure on the government for democracy reforms.
  2. ii) Pressure from individuals who had been expelled from KANU

without political alternatives.

iii)       Existence of people who were ready to push democratic agenda ahead.

  1. iv) Introduction of multi party democracy in other African countries.
  2. v) Disconnected within KANU.

Any 3 x 1 = (3 Marks).

 

 

 

  1. b) Explain how the existence of many parties had promoted democracy in Kenya.
  2. i) It had promoted freedom of association by providing alternative parties for people
  3. ii) It has provided people with a forum to express their views about how a country should be managed.

iii)       It had made the government more accountable to the people through constant criticism.

  1. iv) It has provided checks and balanced to abuse and misuse of powers by leaders.
  2. v) It has provided system of scrutinizing government expenditure through public .Accounts Committee and Public Investment Committee.
  3. vi) It had made people feel free to contribute ideas to any aspect of development in the country without feeling intimidated.

vii)      It has enabled people who wish to form political parties to go ahead and do so.                                                                               Any 6 x 2 = (3 mks)

 

SECTION C (30 marks)

 

  1. a) What is the composition of the cabinet in Kenya? (3 mks)
  2. i) The president
  3. ii) Vice President

iii)       Ministers

  1. iv) Head of civil service / Secretary to the cabinet
  2. v) The Attorney General.

Any 3 x 1 = (3marks)

  1. b) Explain six functions of the cabinet in Kenya ( 12mks)
  2. i) To formulate national and foreign policy to guide the country.
  3. ii) To advice the president on issues of national development related

to ministries.

iii)       To supervise the implementation of government policies by respective ministries.

  1. iv) To initiate / approve government bills for discussion by parliament.

vii)      To discuss important national and international issues.

viii)     To defend (Collectively ) government policies.

Any 6 x2 = ( 12mks)

  1. a) Identify threes types of taxes paid by Kenyans to the government.
  2. i) Service charge that is paid directly through deductions form salaries.
  3. ii) Income tax which is paid by every employed person through

monthly deductions.

iii)       Withholding tax which is deducted from the interest earned on investment.

  1. iv) Custom duties imposed on goods that come into Kenya / Airport tax.
  2. v) Excise duty levied goods produced within the country.
  3. vi) Sales tax paid by people for things that they buy form shops /

value added tax. (VAT)

Any 3 x1 = ( 3mks)

  1. b) Explain six ways in which the government of Kenya uses its revenue.
  2. i) Revenue is used to maintain government facilities such as roads

and buildings.

  1. ii) It is used to initiate new developments / projects by the government (e.g. constructing new roads, constructing government offices.

iii)       It is used to subsidize public services (e.g. Health, education)

  1. iv) It is used to finance recurrent government expenditures such as paying of salaries for civil servants.
  2. v) It is used to service loans that have been borrowed by the government for development.
  3. vi) It is used to pay subscription to international bodies / organizations e.g. OAU, UN and PTA)

vii)      It is used to finances security expenditure by the government such as training soldiers, paying body guards and buying arms.

viii)     It is used to meet any emergency needs that may arise (e.g. due to floods, outbreaks of diseases.)

  1. ix) It is used to assist countries that may experience emergencies (e.g. natural disasters) Any 6 x 2 = (12 marks)
  2. a) Describe five demands made by trade unionists in Kenya during

the colonial period.

  1. i) They called for removal of social discrimination in places of work.
  2. ii) They demanded same job opportunities with European.

iii)       They demanded better wages.

  1. iv) They demanded for reduction of working hours.
  2. v) They advocated for the abolition of repressive and discriminatory

labour laws.

  1. vi) They demanded for the equal wages for equal work done by people

of different races.

vii)      They demanded for the release of their leaders who had been arrested during the strike and demonstrations.                                   Any 5 x 1 = ( 5mks)

  1. b) Explain the contributions of the trade union movement in the struggle for independence.
  2. i) Mobilized workers against the colonial government by use of strikes.
  3. ii) It brought together workers / people from all parts of the country thus promoting the spirit of nationalism.

iii)       The union leaders traveled to all parts of the country to mobilize workers support for the nationalist struggle.

  1. iv) It motivated workers to sustain the struggle for their political rights/ self governance.
  2. v) Trade union leaders worked together with nationalists / political parties.
  3. vi) Trade Union became the vehicle / voice through which nationalists ideas / protests were channeled, especially after the state of emergency was declared.

vii)      Trade Union leaders became prominent members of political associations that fought for independence (e.g. T.J. Mboya, Fred Kubai)

Any 5 x 2 = (10mks)

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNANCE PAPER 2 2003

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

 

  1. Identify two ways in which early man used stone tools.

 

(i)        For protection against enemies/weapons

(ii)       For hunting and gathering

  • For digging up roots
  • For constructing shelter/caves
  • Skinning/scaping/peeling
  • Cutting/chopping
  • Sewing
  • Making containers
  • Sharpening

 

  1. Give two factors that influence the growth of early urban centers in Africa.
    • They developed as a result of trade.
    • They developed in areas which could be easily defended /security
    • They developed as centers of agriculture /food/fertile soils
    • They developed areas where water was available
    • They develop centers of government /administration
    • They developed in areas where water was available
    • Mining /Industry
    • Religion/Cultural centers
    • Education centers
    • Ports/harbours Any 2×1 =2marks
  2. State two disadvantages of using coal as a source of industrial energy.
    • It is bulky and difficult to transport
    • It is a health hazard/pollutes environments
    • It is difficult/expensive to mine
    • It causes environmental degradation
    • It is not renewable/easily exhaustible
    • It is not readily available/widely available

Any 2×1=2mks

  1. Identify one advantage of barter as a system of exchange in the trans-Saharan trade.
    • It facilitated trade between communities
    • It enabled people to acquire the commodities that they needed
    • It enable some people to determine the value of their commodities

Any 1×1=1mk

  1. Give two ways in which the Agrarian Revolution contributed to European expansion to Africa.
    • They were looking for markets for their manufactured goods.
    • They wanted raw materials for their industries
    • They wanted to invest their surplus capitals
    • They wanted to settle their excess population

Any 2×1 =2mks

  1. Identify two ways in which Industrial Revolution contributed to European expansion to Africa.
    • They were looking for markets for their manufactured goods.
    • They wanted raw materials for their industries
    • They wanted to invest their surplus capitals
    • They wanted to settle their excess population

Any 2×1=2mks)

  1. State one reason why International Trade Agreements are signed.
    • To regulate trade between members state/remove restrictions on trade
    • To help guard against exploitation of weaker members/reduce gap
    • To check monopoly of trade
    • To standardize prices
    • To regulate for improvement of trade

Any 1×1 =1mk

  1. State two religious practices of the ancient Egyptians.
    • They preserved the bodies of the dead
    • They worshipped many god/polytheism
    • They worshipped in temples
    • Priests acted as intermediaries between the pople and God /conducted religious ceremonies
    • They offered sacrifices to the gods
    • Buried their kings with their treasure/festivals

Any 2×1=2mks

  1. State two similarities between the Buganda and the Ndebele systems of government in 19th
    • Both systems were centralized
    • They ruled by hereditary monarchs/kings/kingship was hereditary
    • They had a strong standing army
    • Their king had absolute powers/chief judge/religions leader/appointed administration leaders.
    • Ruled by kings
    • Commandant chief Any 2×1 = 2mks
  2. Identify one way in which African reacted to European colonization of Africa
    • Armed resistance/revolting
    • Collaboration/signing treaties Any 1×1 =1mk
  3. State one way through which the European maintained peace among themselves during the partition of Africa.
    • By signing treaties among themselves/agreements
    • By organizing the Berlin Conference to lay down the guiding principles of the partition/recognize spheres of influence.
  4. Name two main political challenges that have faced the Democratic Republic of Congo since independence.
    • Political instability/military coup etdetats
    • Ethnic differerences/tribal clashes.
    • Succession
    • Civil Wars
    • Political assassinations
    • Foreign interference/intrigues
    • Mutiny in the army

Any 2×1=marks

  1. Give one function of the monarchy in Britain
    • Is the head of the state
    • Summons a new
    • Approves the bill
    • Confers honours to citizens who have excelled
    • Invites the leader of the ruling party to form government
    • Heads the Commonwealth of nations
    • Gives opening speech/opens/closes parliament
    • Creates peers
    • Appoints arch-bishop/bishops
    • Commander in chief
    • Looks after foreign policy/enactment of treaties
    • Pardons judges
    • Appoints judges
    • Dissolves parliament

Any 1×1 =1mk

  1. State one advantage of a written constitution
    • It ensures consistency in application/practice/not easily disturbed
    • Permanent record/it provides a source of reference
    • It ensures the preservation of the constitution
    • It facilitates consistency in the amendments procedure

Any 1×1=1mk

  1. State two ways in which the treaty of Versailles signed in 1919 affected Germany
    • It reduced the size of Germany/reduction 12.5%
    • Germany was forbidden from uniting with Austria
    • Germany lost her colonies in Africa and other territories in Europe
    • The size of Germany’s military strength was restricted
    • Germany was forced to pay war damages

Any 2×1 =2mks.

  1. Identify one leader who was founder member of the Non-aligned movement
    • Broz Tito of Yugoslavia
    • Gamal Adbal Nasser of Egypt
    • Jawaharlal Pandit Nehru-premier India
    • Ahmed Surkano-premier Indonesia
    • Chuo En-lai of China-P.M. China

Any 2×1 = 2mks

 

SECTION B (45MKS)

 

  1. a) What were the advantages of the discovery of fire by the early man?

(i)        It enabled early man to cook food

(ii)       Fire was used to keep people warm

  • It was used to protect people against wild animals/security.
  • Fire was used to clear bushes to facilitate settlement
  • Fire was used for lighting at night
  • Fire was used to sharpen the tips of tools
  • Fire was used for hunting
  • Hardening pots
  • Extracting poison from plants
  • Communication

Any 3 points 1 mark=3mks

  • Explain six ways in which early agriculture changed the lives of early people.
  • Agriculture provided people with a steady source of food instead of depending on hunting and gathering
  • People were able to lead settled lives because of the availability of food
  • Availability of food enabled some people to specialize in skills such as crafts /local industries/division of labour
  • Production of excess agricultural products led to the development of trade between communities
  • It led to an increase in population as people had enough food to eat.
  • Concentration of people in settlements led to the development of early urban centres/growth of towns
  • People were able to build more permanent houses and this ensured their security.
  • It led to the development of social satisfaction/classes
  • Development of political systems/government

Any 6 points, 2 marks =12mks

  1. a) Give three development that have taken place in road transport systems

since 1950

(i)        Tarmac roads which are durable have been constructed

(ii)       Bridges have been constructed to facilitate travel on roads

(iii)      Roads have been straightened and widened to cater for the increasing volume of traffic

  • Dual carriage ways have been constructed to ease traffic congestion
  • Motorways have been constructed in developed countries for the exclusive use of wheels.
  • Construction of macadamensed roads

Any 3 points 1 mark = 3mks

  • Explain six ways through which the invention of the railway speeded up industrialization in Europe.
  • The invention of the railway facilitated transport of bulky and heavy raw materials to industries.
  • It eased and speeded up transportation of bulky manufactured goods to various markets in different parats of Europe
  • It facilitated the transportation of heavy industrial sources of energy to the industries, especially coal and firewood
  • If provided reliable and cheaper means of transport for workers to the

industries and thus enhanced their performance.

  • It facilitated interaction between towns and business people and thus promoted investment in industries
  • If facilitated the migration and settlement of people to new lands which became sources of raw materials
  • It opened up mining and farming in the interior of most countries
  • Facilitated transport of heavy machinery for installation in industries
  • Revenue from the railway in setting up industries

 

  1. (a) State three religious practices of the Yoruba
    • They worshipped many gods/ they were polytheists
    • They worshipped their god in shrines
    • They made sacrifices to their gods
    • They revered their ancestral spirits
    • They had priests and diviners who presided over religious ceremonies/ interpretation astronomy/ prediction of the future
    • They prayed to their gods twice a day
    • They gave offerings and poured libations
    • They performed social ceremonies e.g. marriage
    • They worshipped one supreme god

(Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

(b) Explain six effects of Christian missionary activities on Africans

(i)        Many Africans were converted to Christianity and thus undermined their

traditional ways of worship

  • Africans acquired Western education which was offered in mission schools
  • Africans were trained as medical practitioners thus enabling them to offer medical services in mission hospitals/ health centers
  • Africans acquired new knowledge and skills in agriculture which boosted food  production
  • There developed disunity among the Africans which was based of differences in religious beliefs and practices/ denominational difference
  • They adopted new architectural designs which changed their styles of building
  • The teaching of the missionaries made the Africans too subservient to oppose European colonialism/ facilitated European colonization
  • Some Africans were oppose to the teachings of the missionaries, this led to the rise of independent schools and churches
  • Many Africans left their homes of live and work in mission stations
  • Helped stamp out slave trade/ slavery
  • Translated codified African languages
  • Africans were trained technical skills e.g. crafts and carpentry

Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks

  1. (a) Describe the organization of the Trans- Atlantic Trade

(i)        It operated between West Africa, the Americas and Europe/ it organized

in a triangular form

  • The European brought manufactured goods to West Africa and exchanged them with slaves
  • Slaves were sold at particular centers along the coast of West Africa
  • The slaves were stored in barracoons awaiting transportation
  • Famine due to neglect of farming during the war
  • The resistance inspired future nationalism in Guinea

 

  1. (a)       Give three reasons why the preferential Trade Area ( PTA) was formed

(i)        To promote trade among member states

(ii)       To establish a common market

  • To harmonize and co- ordinate development strategies, policies and plans within the region
  • To provide co-operation in monetary and financial affairs/  common curve
  • To establish institution which promote agricultural and  industrial development/ economic co- operation
  • Eliminate tariffs of non- tariff barners

(Any 3 points, 1 mk    = 3 mks)

  • Explain six challenges which Tanzania has faced since independence
  • Economic hardship/ lack of finances for funding development programmes
  • Frequent drought/ famine which cause suffering to the people and eat into the already weak economy/ harsh climate  conditions
  • Hostile neighbours especially Uganda during the time of Idi Amin and  Kenya as a result of the closure  of common border in 1977
  • The collapse of East African Community/ unstable union among the countries of East Africa
  • The collapse of Ujamaa as a development strategy undermined the confidence of the leaders
  • General poverty of the masses and the government’s inability to solve the problem
  • Poor transport and communication network within the country
  • Political instability especially Zanzibar’s desire to break away
  • Corruption and inefficiency in the running of the state co-operations which  has led to low  production

(Any 6 points, 2 mks = 12 mks

 

  1. (a) What are the features  of  state government in the United States of

America?

  • They have a governor who is the administrative head
  • Each state has Law Courts that handle internal affairs
  • Each state has its own social amenities e.g Education, Health, public Network
  • Each state is responsible for its own development
  • Each state has its own capital
  • Each state generates its own revenue
  • Each state has state legislatures to pass state
  • Each state has a bi- cameral legislature
  • Each state has state police to maintain
  • Inflation/ divination of currency
  • Army mutiny of 1964
  • Universities students demo in 1966 due to government attempt to introduce compulsory
  • Huge external debt
  • Fall in major export prices
  • Terrorist threat

 

  • What were results of the Trans- Atlantic Trade in West Africa?
  • It led to the displacement of many people who were sold as slaves to the Americas
  • It led to the permanent separation of families
  • It led to the depopulation of West Africa
  • It intensified conflicts and wars between communities
  • It led to the introduction of manufactured goods to West Africa
  • It caused untold suffering/ misery
  • It led to the emergence of a class of rich traders/ merchants
  • It led to the emergence of some kingdom
  • It led to the decline of some states / kingdom as conflicts between  states intensified in the region
  • It led to loss of life
  • It led to destruction of  property
  • It led to a decline in agriculture
  • Some communities were weakened and therefore  could not resist the establishment of colonial rule
  • There was a change in social roles as women became heads  of families
  • Local industries declined because of the  influx of cheap  manufactured goods
  • Decline of trans- Saharan Trade
  • Abuse of power  by  lenders who  sold their  suspects as slaves
  • Led to urbanization
  • Opened to the outside world, hence colonization
  • It created insecurity in the region

(Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

  1. (a) Give three reasons why Samori Toure  resisted French colonization in

Africa

  • He wanted the mandika to retain their independence
  • He wanted to safeguard Islam from Christian influence/ he was fighting  a holy war
  • He wanted to preserve the  Mandinka culture
  • He wanted to protect the Mandinka land from European occupation
  • He wanted to protect the economic resources of gold mines
  • He wanted to retain his authority

 

  • Explain six results of Samori Toure’s resistance against French occupation between 1882 – 1896
  • Malinke kingdom disintegrated / loss of independence
  • Property destroyed through scorch- early policy
  • Malinke people fled to other countries such as Ghana, Ivory coast to avoid colonization by the French
  • Many people lost their lives due to prolonged war
  • Samori was captured and exiled Gabon in 1898
  • Economic activities of the Malinke was disrupted/ decline of trade and mining of the Malinke
  • Influx of refugees

(Any 3 points, 1 mk    = 3 mks)

 

  • Explain six functions of the federal government of the U.S.A
  • It regulates trade between the states
  • It controls/ regulates trade between states and foreign countries
  • It authorizes the printing and circulation  of currency
  • It declares war and makes  peace with other countries  of the  world
  • It formulates foreign policies involving the U.S.A  and other countries
  • It regulates taxation within U.S.A
  • It establishes federal postal services in U.S.A
  • It passes federal laws
  • It establishes federal courts
  • It establishes federal armed/ defense forces
  • It admits new states in the Union

(Any six points, 2 mks           = 12 mks)

 

K.C.S.E HISTORY PAPER 1 2004

MARKING SCHEME

 

  1. (i) Through trade

(ii)       They intermarried/ marriage

  • Through raids for livestock
  • They fought wars with each other
  • Sports e.g. wrestling ( 2 mks)

 

  1. (i) external attacks

(ii)       Internal conflicts

  • Drought/ famine/ water
  • Pasture (2 mks)

 

  1. (i) He presided over  religious ceremonies

(ii)       Her advised the council of Elders  political head of  Maasai

  • He blessed warriors before they undertook raids
  • He foretold future events/ acted as a prophet
  • He administered justice ( 2 mks)

 

  1. (i) The monsoon winds  enabled the early visitors to travel to and from the

Coast

  • The advancement in boats and ship building technology led to making of stronger  vessels
  • Availability of Trade goods ( 1 mk)

 

  1. (i) They signed  treaties/ agreements/ diplomacy

(ii)       They collaborated with some influential Africans rulers

  • They constructed operational bases from where they spread/ sue of force.

( 2 mks)

 

  1. (i) It was organized along racial line/ discrimination    ( 1 mk)

 

  1. (i) They supplied food to the freedom fighters

(ii)       They supplied information to the freedom fighters

  • They gave moral support to the freedom fighters

( 1 mk)

  1. (i) They aroused political awareness among the people

(ii)       They organized social activities e.g. sports and games, burial, medical

care

  • They sponsored students to study abroad/ provided education

 

  1. (i) Creation of African reserves led to overcrowding forcing Africans to work

in the settler farms.

  • Declaring some of lands as crown  lands denying the Africans the access of its use                                                  ( 1 mk)

 

  1. (i) They wanted Mzee Kenyatta to be released from detention

( 1 mk)

  1. (i) The constitution provided  for six regional government/ federal system

( 1mk)

  1. (i) They demanded for more election of members of the Legislature Council

(ii)       They demanded universal suffrage/ frachise

  • They demanded for an end to the state of emergency
  • They demanded that Kenya highland to open to all races ( 2 mks)

 

  1. (i) The death of Josiah Mwangi Kariuki

(ii)       The death of the founding father of the nation Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

  • The attempt to change the constitution by some politicians

( 2 mks)

  1. (i) Mismanagement of member’s fund/ corruption

(ii)       Employment of unqualified personnel/ nepotism

  • Political interference in the management of the societies
  • Poor economic base
  • Unbinding by laws ( 2 mks)

 

  1. – Parliament/ legislature/National assembly ( 1mk)

 

  1. (i) To interpret laws

(ii) To dispense justice/ implement laws                  ( 1mk)

 

  1. – Public Service Commission/ president ( 1 mk)

 

SECTION B

  1. (a)

(i)        There was an increase in population thus the need for land for settlement

(ii)       They were looking for land for cultivation

  • They needed land for grazing/ pasture
  • Internal conflicts forced them to migrate
  • They were attacked by neighbouring communities/ external attacks
  • Outbreak of diseases led to migration/ outbreak of epidemics
  • They  migrated due to drought  and  famine
  • Some people migrated for the sake of adventure ( 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

 

(b)

(i)        The basis political units was the clan

(ii)       The clan was ruled by clan elders/ council of elders

  • The Akamba society was divided  into various age- grade  and  age- sets
  • The lowest age- grade was that of junior elders who defeated the community/ warriors
  • The next in rank was the elders who  presided over minor cases
  • Full elders  presided over the  major  cases/ council  of  elders  settled  disputes
  • The retired advised senior elders on important  matters affecting  community
  • The Akamba had a decentralized system of government/ autonomous clans                                                                                    ( 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

 

  1. (a)

(i)        The climate in Zanzibar was pleasant as compared to Muscat which was

hot and dry throughout the year

  • The need to control the towns along the East African Coast more effectively
  • Zanzibar had a wide deep and well sheltered harbour in which ships could anchor
  • Zanzibar’s strategic position was convenient for trade with the mainland
  • Zanzibar had fertile solids for the cultivation of cloves
  • Zanzibar had clean and sweat water for drinking

 

(b)

(i)        Commercial relations between different Kenyan communities were established  strengthened

(ii)       It led to the rise of a class of wealthy Africans for example Kivoi, Mewendwa of Kitui and Karuri wa Gakure.

  • The local people developed a taste for imported goods such as clothes, brass, wire, guns  and gunpowder
  • It led to a decline in local craft and industry as the people preferred imported products/ decline in agriculture
  • It led to the intensification of the slave trade  which caused untold suffering to many communities/ depopulation
  • The Interior of Kenya was opened up the  foreigners
  • Islam and Swahili culture were spread into interior by traders
  • New crops introduced into the interior from  the  coast ( cassava, maize, guvas)
  • The trade led to development of growth of the urban centers in Kenya
  • It led to intermarriages between communities. ( 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

  1. (a)

(i)        They wanted to preserve their  independence

(ii)       They wanted to  preserve  their  culture

  • They were influenced by their leader (Orkoyiot Kimonyole, Arap Koitalel) prophecy about along  snake which would bring strangers to take  their land
  • The military superiority over their neighbours encouraged them to attack the British/ trespass by  foreigners was resented
  • They had  deep hatred for foreigners
  • They wanted to protect their land/ wealth
  • They hated their skin colour and mode  dress/ saw whites as evil

5 x 1 = 5 mks)

(b)

(i)        The use of a well trained, experienced and disciplined army which enabled

them to face the British army with confidence

  • The ability to make their own weapons which ensured constant supply during the war
  • The forested and hilly terrain which made it difficult for the British soldiers to move swiftly
  • The prevalence of tropical diseases reduced the efficiency of the British army
  • The existence of the foresighted leaders among Nandi encouraged the warriors to continue fighting
  • The stable economic base enabled the Nandi to sustain their warriors during the war
  • The use of Guerrilla warfare made it difficult for the British to defeat the Nandi warriors with ease
  • The unity among the Nandi enabled them to sustain the resistance

5 x 2 = 10 mks

 

  1. (a)

(i)        Their land was alienated

(ii)       They were discriminated/ segregated on racial basis

  • The British introduced the Kipande system
  • They resented forced labour
  • They were against some policies such as de-stocking and soil conservation
  • They were taxed heavily
  • They were against cultural interference
  • They were paid low wage/ poor working conditions

5 x 1 = 5 mks)

 

(b)

(i)        They used armed struggle against colonial administration

(ii)       They organized strikes and boycotts as means of challenging the  colonial

Power

  • They used trade unions to articulate the course of their struggle among the workers
  • They used their representations in the Legislative Council who pressurized Britain to grant independence to Kenya
  • They formed social organizations and political parties to press for change
  • They used mass media to mobilize the people and articulate their grievances
  • They used independent churches and schools to sensitize African about their political rights.
  • Africans sent petitions and delegations to the  governor and the colonial office in Landon/ international                      ( 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

SECTION C

  1. (a)

(i)        It is a constitution requirement

(ii)       To enable Kenyans to have a new government

  • To enable Kenyans to elect leaders of their choice
  • To enable Kenyans to remove the non- performing  leaders
  • To enable eligible Kenyans to exercise their democratic right of voting

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b)

(i)        The death of a sitting Member of Parliament

(ii)       In the sitting member of parliament defects from the party sponsored him/

her to parliament

  • If a member of parliament is jailed for a term exceeding 12 months
  • Resignation of sitting Member of parliament
  • If a member is declared bankrupt by a court  of law
  • If the sitting member ceases to be a citizen  of Kenya
  • If the election results are nullified by the High Court
  • If the sitting  member is elected the speaker of the National Assembly
  • If a member misses eight consecutive  parliamentary  sittings without permission and the speaker declares the seat vacant
  • If a member sentenced to death
  • If a member is  proved to be insane              (6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

  1. (a)

(i)        Tribalism encourage people to favour only those from their ethic groups

(ii)       People favour their relatives/ nepotism/. Corruption

  • Religious differences may lead to conflicts between individuals and even communities.
  • The unequal distribution of resources causes animosity between those who are favoured and those who are not favoured
  • Political wrangles

(b)

(i)        Allegations of rigging of the 1998 elections led to the discontent among the lowers

(ii)       KANU failed to listen to criticism and the critics were either suspended or expelled from the party

  • The influence from Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union led to the introduction of multy- party democracy
  • The end of the cold war brought a new wave of democracy which spread to Kenya
  • The vents which were taking place in Zambia in 1991 inspired advocates of multi- partiysm
  • The pressure from multi- party activists drawn from civil society, political and legal fraternity forced the government to change
  • The failure by the government to adopt all the recommendations which were forwarded by the public to the Saitoti Review Commission of 1990 led to the agitation for  multi- partysm
  • The pressure on the government from the  donor  community to democratize a  condition for  aid resumption made it to oblige
  • Repealing of section 2 (A)

 

  1. (a)

(i)        The defend the country from external aggression/ attack

(ii)       They assists the police in the maintenance of law and order/ internal

Security

  • They provide emergency services during natural disasters such as uncontrollable fire, earthquake and floods
  • They assist in nation – building activities such as road and bridge constructions
  • They participate in international peace- keeping for maintenance of peace and security in areas ravage by war.
  • They provided entertainment during national functions

(5 x 1 = 5 mks)

(b)

(i)        Encourage co-operation between the police and the public in combating

Crime

  • Sensitizing/ educating the public on matters criminology/ criminal activities
  • Improving the social and economic conditions of the people in order to reduce the temptation to engage in criminal activities
  • The government should ensure that there is enforcement of the law
  • The terms and conditions of services for law enforcement agencies should be improved to motivate them to perform their diligently/ specialized training of anti- crime police force.
  • The law enforcement agencies should be equipped  with appropriate equipment for combating crime
  • Encouraging the people to lead a morally upright life.
  • Organizing effective regular police patrols/ increases of police.

(10 mks)

 

 

K.C.S.E HISTORY PAPER 2 2004

MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A

  1. (i) It provides information  on the origin of  human/ crandles/ earliest  human

beings

  • It provides information on the people’s way of life
  • It helps people to locate historical sites
  • It provides information on the chronological order of historical events/ dating

Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. (i) It provides warmth

(ii)       It was used to scare animals/ security

  • It was used for cooking/ roasting/ preserving food
  • It was used for providing light
  • It was used for hardening tools/ pots
  • It was used for communication
  • It was used for hunting
  • It was used for extracting poison

 

  1. (i) To make  utensils

(ii)       To make ornaments/ decorations

  • To make weapons e.g. swords,  daggers, spears, chariots
  • To make tools e.g chisels, axes hoes. (2mks)
  • To make tools e.g. chisels, axes hoes.

 

  1. (i) They were centers of administration

(ii)       They were religious centers

  • They were commercial; centers
  • They residential for elders
  • They were educational centers

(Any 2×1= 2mks)

  1. (i) It is slow? time consuming

(ii)       It is tiring/tiresome

(iii)      It can not be used to carry bulky goods         Any 1×1=1mk

 

  1. (i) It led to less used of fuel

(ii)       Machines were able to operate efficiently/well/machines worked better

  • It enables/industries to be located far from the sources of energy.
  • It led to establishment of industries.

Any 2×1=2mks

  1. (i) The message is spoken/personal contact/feedback

(ii)       The message is direct/cannot distorted

(iii)      It is fast

Any 1×1=1mk

 

 

  1. (i) It provides direct link between Europe and Asia/Shortened the route to the

East

  • It promoted international Trade
  • It encourages the scramble for and colonization of Africa

Any 2×1=2mks.

  1. (i) Ideological differences among member states

(ii)       Poor infrastructure may hamper transportation of goods/poor transport network.

(iii)      Different strengths/values of currencies may skew trade activities/lack of common currency.

  • Creation allegiance to regional trade organizations by members states may reduce adherence.
  • Creation of tariffs by member states in order to safeguard domestic trade.
  • Differences between developed and developing countries/developed countries/dictate terms.
  • Political instabilities/civil wars/wars may interrupt trade relations

Any 2×2=2mks.

  1. (i) Ethiopia successfully defeated the Italians at Adowa in 1896/Ethopia

under Menelik II defeated Italians.

 

  1. (i) The missionary wanted to spread Christianity

(ii)       The European powers wanted to find homes for the excess population.

  • The desire to civilize Africans/to spread cultivation.
  • To avoid slave trade which was inhuman.

 

  1. (i) They collected taxes on behalf of the colonizers

(ii)       They solved minor disputes among Africans

  • They recruited labour for Europeans
  • They supervised communal work.
  • They interpreted government policy to the people.

 

  1. (i) It demanded that voting right be extended to all people

(ii)       It mobilized the people to oppose colonial rule/sensitized Africans about their rights.

  • It advocated for a unitary government
  1. Not uniting people

Any 1×1= 1 mk

  1. (i) To promote self reliance

(ii)       to build a socialist society/Ujumaa

  • To ensure equal distribution of resources
  • To nationalize means of production (Any 1×1 = 1mk

 

  1. (i) Through heredity/peerage

(ii)       By being nominated by the queen/Monarch/Knighted

(iii)      By holding a senior position if the Church of /England e.g. Arch Bishop of Canterbury.                                         Any 1×1=1mk

  1. (i) The coming to power of Mikhail Gorbachev as head of the Soviet Union/Liberal

(ii)       Gorbachev’s policy of restructuring and openness/perestroika & Glashost.

  • The collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and USSR.
  • American diplomatic effort to foster friendly co-existence with USSR.
  1. (i) To maintain peace and security in the world/prevent the occurrence of

another war.

(ii)       To develop friends relations among nations

(iii)      To promote economic and social development         (Any 2×1 = 2mks)

 

SECTION B

 

  1. (i) The need to supplement hunting and gathering which was tedious/need to

lead a settled life.

(ii)       The realization that some animals were social e.g. cat

  • The discovery that some crops took a short time to mature/presence of indigenous crops.
  • The diminishing/migration in number of wild animals made man to seek an alternative.
  • Climatic changes/natural which caused occasional calamities/poor fruits and root yields.
  • The development of improved tools which enabled effective cultivation of crops.
  • Population increase led to demand for food
  • For Security e.g. dog

 

  1. b) (i) Over dependence on cash crops has taken over land that would have been

used for cultivation of food crops.

(ii)       Adverse climatic changes such as drought and floods destroy crops/frost/earthquakes, landslides.

  • Some areas have infertile oils, which limit intensive cultivation
  • Rapid growth of population of population has overtaken the pace of food production.
  • Rural- urban migration has deprived the rural areas of a strong workforce
  • Poor infrastructure has increased the cost of farming discouraging farmers/hinders the marketing of goods/food distribution/increases farming costs.
  • Lack of capital to buy farm implements limits the amount of food that can

Produced /heavy foreign debts burden.

  • Poor farming methods lead to low yields
  • Prevalence to plant and animals diseases reduce food production/pests e.g. Ticks/tsetse fly/locust.
  • Destruction human activities have led to soil erosion resulting to poor yields.
  • The declining popularity of indigenous and dough-resistant crops has made farmers not to produce them/selecting eating habits discourage people from growing food they don’t like.
  • In some parts of the Third world countries political instability has created insecurity thus people are not able to engage in food production.
  • Over dependency on donations and foreign aid and hasn’t and people to be reluctant to grow food crops.
  • Poor implementation of food policies has led to inadequate food production/ poor government policies.
  • HIV/AIDS pandemic has reduced work force leading to low production.

 

19.(a)

(i)        They worshiped many Gods/deities/polytheists

(ii)       They built shrines/temples for worship

  • They made sacrifices/offerings to their gods.
  • They buried their dead with items for use in the next life
  • They decorated their temple with images of lesser gods.
  • They sung and danced during worship

Any 5×1=5mks

  1. b)

(i)        It was used to explain happening that they could not understand

(ii)       It taught moral values and provided a code of conduct

  • It gave hope and meaning to life
  • The sacred artwork and pictures have influenced modern works
  • Religion strengthened/promoted cultural unity/socialization
  • Region provided a special class of leaders e.g. priest/herbalists/medicine people
  • It brought harmony/peace.

 

  1. a)
  • Any power that had a claim over an area should occupy it effectively/development
  • All the participants were to end slavery and slave trade in their areas of occupation
  • Any power laid claim on an area in African had no notified the other so as to avoid conflict.
  • The European powers were to ensure that security of all Europeans within their areas of occupation was guaranteed.
  • The Niger, Congo and Zambezi rivers and their tributaries were declared free for navigation & commerce.
  • Congo was declared a Free State under King Leopold II of Belgium.
  • Conflicts over boundaries were to be settled through negotiation

 

Any 5×1 =5mks

 

 

(b)

(i)        Boundaries demarcating spheres of influence were drawn.

(ii)       The European powers took control of areas where their trader/companies and missionaries had operate/ stated development, spherical of influence.

  • African communities sometimes found themselves split aprt by arbitary boundaries.
  • It led to the establishment of colonial rule/Africans lost their independence.
  • African interest
  • Some African resettled/against Europeans in entrenching their rule/collaboration.
  • Some African leader gained power and fame/were make paramount chiefs

Any 5×2=10mks

  1. (a)
  • They provided accommodation to the traders
  • They guided the traders across the desert
  • They provided food and water to the caravans
  • They guarded the traders security
  • They maintained the oasis.

Note: Not protected.

Any 3×1= 3mks

(b)

(i)        Towns/cities developed along the trade routes

(ii)       The wealth acquired from the trade was used to expand states such as Ghana and Mali.

  • Strong armies were formed due to the use of the horse as a means of transport.
  • A wealth class of merchants developed due to their involvement in the trade.
  • Berbers and Arabs from North African settled in Western Sudan and inter-married with the local people.
  • The people of Western Sudan became Muslims/adopted Islamic culture.
  • School, libraries and Universities were established by Muslims scholars thus many people received formal education.
  • Arabic architectural designs were introduced in Western Sudan
  • Islamic Law /sheria was introduced in administration
  • Slave trading was encouraged
  • The introduction of foreign goods led to decline in locally manufactured goods
  • The Western Sudan was opened up to the rest of the world.

Any 6×2= 12 mks

 

SECTION C

  • a)
  • They were traders
  • They grew crops e.g. millet, bananas
  • They are iron monger/workers/blacksmiths
  • They practiced weaving
  • They practiced pottery
  • They kept livestock
  • They manufactured bark cloth
  • They were fishermen
  • They made boats/canoes
  • Practiced mining/hunting/gathering/beekeeping Any 3×1=3mks

(b)

(i)       Buganda was centralized state/Kinddom headed by the Kabaka

(ii)      The court was the final court of appeal

  • His court was the final court of appeal
  • The Kabaka was Commander in chief of the Army
  • There was a Prime Minister who assisted the Kabaka to run the government/Katikiro
  • There was a legislative body (Lukiko) which discussed important matters affecting the kingdom/Parliament.
  • There were minor chiefs in charge of clans, these were known as the Bataka.
  • The Kingdom was divided into countries called sazas headed by saza chiefs.
  • The countries were divided into sub-countries called Gombolola headed by a Muluka Chief
  • There was a standing army charged with responsibility of defending the kingdom and conquering more land.
  • Vassal states were governed by Batongoles who were appointed by the Kabaka.
  • There was a council of ministers which consisted of Katikiro (Prime minister) Omulamuzi (Chief justice) Any 6×2=12mks

23.(a)

  • The system of alliances encouraged European countries to be more aggressive
  • The defeat of France by Germany in the Franco-Russian War made France to look for n excuse to go to war/France wanted to revenge against Germany.
  • The arms race in Europe encouraged Countries to be more aggressive.
  • The disagreements between Britain, France and Germany over Morocco created tension/Moroccan crisis.
  • Nationalism in the Balkans fueled the already existing political rivalry in European/Many European powers quarreled because support for different Nationalities which wanted independence from turkey.
  • Dissatisfaction during the sharing of colonies at the Berlin Conference created distrust among the European powers/Europeans imperialism
  • The assassination by Garlilo Principal of the Austro-Hungarian heir Frencz Ferdinand at Sarajevo sparked the war.

(b)

(i)        Many people were killed during the war

(ii)       Property of great value was destroyed during the course of the war

  • Economic activities were disrupted/Economic depression
  • Large sums of money was used in the war effort weakened European Economics.
  • The League of Nations was formed to promote peace over by the League of Nations.
  • German’s overseas colonies and investments were taken over by the League of Nations
  • The size of Germany was reduced by 1/8 Alsace, Loraine, Danzing, Sarar and her population by 6.5 million.
  • Many people were displaced leading to refugee problems
  • The political boundary of the Turkish Empire was reduced/ t lost Egypt, Syria and Palestine.
  • New Nations were created e.g Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia.
  • The USA emerged as a leading world power
  • It led to the development of advanced military equipment
  • It led to the rise of nationalistic feelings among Africans who fought the war
  • It boosted advancement of surgery
  • Soldiers contracted and spread diseases
  • Germany and her allies were forced to pay for damages 6.5 b/136T Dutshemark
  • Led to mass starvation Any 5×2 = 10mks
  1. (a)
    • It discusses urgent and important matters
    • It prepares the agenda of the meeting of Heads of States and governments.
    • It implements decisions, which are passed by Heads of States and Governments
    • It prepares a budget of the OAU for approval by Heads of States and Governments.

(b)

(i)        It contributed to the Liberation of African states from European Colonial Rule

(ii)       It has provided cultural interaction e.g games among members of state

  • It has promoted economic co-operation among member states e.g encouraged regional economic groups such COMESA and ECOWAS, SADC, PTA
  • It has promoted always and road transport links in Africa.
  • It has provided members states with a forum to discuss issues of common interest
  • It has provided funds for activities in African development Bank (ADB)
  • It has promoted friendly ties among members states, through annual meeting of Heads of States and Governments.
  • It has enabled African states with one voice at international for a.
  • It has provided material support for refugees in Africa.
  • It has condemned violation of human rights in Africa.
  • It has solved boarder disputes e.g. between Morocco and Algeria.
  1. C. S. E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 1 2005

1.

  • Olorgesaille
  • Kariandusi
  • Fort Ternan
  • Koobi For a/TURKANA
  • Hyrax Hill.
  • RUSINGA ISLAND
  • GAMBLES CAVE (NJORO)

Any 2×1 = (2mks)

  1. Identify the main economic activity of the Plain Nilotes during the pre-colonial period.

-pastoralism/livestock keeping

 

  1. Name one community in Kenya which played a leading role in the long distance trade.
  • Akamba
  • Agiriama (MIJIKENDA)

Any 1×1=(1mk)

  1. Identify one community in Kenya which had a centralized system of government during the pre-colonial period

Abangwa of the Abaluhyia                                         1×1= (1mk)

 

  1. Give two evidences which show the Chinese traders reached the Kenyan coast before 1500 AD.
  • Remains of Chinese coins
  • Fragments of Chinese pottery/Fossils/Artifacts
  • Information in the periplus of the Eritrean sea.

Any 2×1 = (2mks)

  1. State the main reason for the coming of the Portuguese.
  2. Identify two sources of government revenue in Kenya.
  • Taxes/Custom duties
  • Loans
  • Donations/grants in aid
  • Licences/fees/rates/rents
  • Fines Any 2×1= (2mks)
  1. Name two officers of a municipal council who are appointed by the Public Service Commission. (2mks)
  • The town clerk
  • The Treasurer
  • The Medical Officer of Health
  • The Engineer
  • Municipal Educator Officer Any 2×1=(2mks)
  1. What is the main function of the Civil Service in Kenya? (1mk)
  • To implement/carry out policies of the Government.

1×1=(1mk)

 

  1. Give one reason why parliament is regarded as supreme in Kenya (1mk)
  • Has power to pass a vote of no-confidence on government.
  • Is the highest law-masking body
  • Can alter the amend Constitution.
  • Has power to declare War and a state of emergency
  • General material Revenue and Expenditure

Any 1×1=(1mk)

  1. Give one way in which the constitution of Kenya guarantees the rule of law.
  • Everybody is equal before the law.
  • A suspect is assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
  • A suspect is given opportunity to defend himself/herself in court of law.

Any 1×1 =(1mk)

  1. State two contributions of parastals to the economic development of Kenya.
  • They provide employment opportunities.
  1. State two problems which the Imperial British East African Company faced in the administration of the Protectorate.
  • Shortage of funds
  • Problem of transportation
  • Poor coordination from the colonial office in London
  • In-experienced administrators
  • Shortage of personnel
  • Lack of knowledge of the area
  • Hostility

Any 2×1 = (2mks)

  1. Name the treaty which marked the colonial spheres of influence in East African in 1886.

Anglo-Germany agreement.

1×1= (1mk)

  1. State two grievances of the Kikuyu Central Association (KCA) against the colonial government in Kenya.
  • Racial discrimination
  • African representation in the Legco
  • The Kipande system
  • They were against taxation
  • Forced labour
  • Demanded the release of Harry Thuku
  • Land problem
  • Cultural Issues

Any 2×1=2mks)

  1. What was the main result of the Devonshire White Paper of 1923?

In case of conflict of interests between immigrant races and Africans those of Africans should be paramount.

1×1=(1mk)

 

 

 

  1. Name two African leaders who were detained in 1952 at the declaration of a State of Emergency.
  • Jomo Kenyatta
  • Bildad Kagia
  • Fred Kubai
  • Paul Ngei
  • Achieng Oneko
  • Kungu Karumba

 

  • They generate revenue for the government
  • Some provide loans for domestic investment
  • Some provide specific services to the residents e.g.

Any 2×1= (2mks)

 

SECTION B

 

  1. (a) Give five reasons which led to the migration of the Cushites from their

original homeland into Kenya during the pre-colonial period?

(i)        They moved in search for pasture and water for their livestock.

(ii)       There was drought and famine in their original homeland.

  • There was outbreak of diseases and epidemics in their original homeland.
  • To escape from constant attacks from their neigbours/or external attacks
  • They moved in search of land for settlements as their population had increased.
  • They moved to know what was beyond the horizon/adventure.

(5×1=5mks)

(b) Explain five result of the inter action between the Bantu and the Cushites in the pre-colonial period.

  • Intermarriages which strengthened relationships between communities.
  • Some Bantu adopted Islam from the Cushites.
  • Some Bantu copied some customs of the Cushites such as circumcision and age set systems.
  • The Bantu and Cushites raided other for cattle which led to loss of property and lives/increased welfare.
  • Cushites attacked the Bantu which led to further migration (e.g. Orma/Orma Orma/Galla pushed the Eastern Bantu from Shungwaya)./Displacement
  • The cushites and the Bantu exchanged goods which led to the development of trade.
  • Some Cushites were absorbed/assimilated by the Bantu.

Any 5×2= (10mks)

  1. a) What were the reasons for the construction of Kenya-Uganda railway

during the colonial period?

(i)        To facilitate the movement of the troops to suppress resistances/pacification.

(ii)       To transport the administrators into the interior for effective control of British East Africa.

(iii)      To promote the development of legitimate trade/Abolish slave trade

  • To transport goods from interior to the coast (raw material) and manufactured goods from the coast.
  • The British wanted to exploit the resources in the interior

Any 3×1= (3mks)

  1. Explain six effects of the construction of the Kenya-Uganda railway.
  • It led to the emergence of towns along the railway line e.g. Voi, Nairobi.
  • It enabled people to travel to and from the interior to different destinations easily.
  • It encouraged the construction of feeder roads thus improving transportation in the interior.
  • It led to land alienation and establishment of settler plantations where different cash crops were grown/Displacement
  • It stimulated both internal and external trade./Development of trade.
  • It led to the Indian Coolies settling in Kenya/Introduction of India
  • It led to employment opportunities to many people in Kenya.
  • It provided revenue for the government.
  • It made it possible for the missionaries to spread Christianity into the interior/Led to opening of interior.
  • It enabled the government to administer more effectively /colonists.
  • It led to the alteration of the Kenya –Uganda branch

6×2=12mks.

  1. a) State three methods which were used by the British to establish their rule

in Kenya.                                                                                (3mks)

  • They used military conquest to crash the resistances of African communities./Direct rule
  • They signed treaties of protection with some local leaders/collaboration.
  • They established administrative posts in the interior from where they controlled the protectorate effectively.
  • They tricked African leaders to give away their land.
  • They occupied areas that were previously under the imperial British East African company (IBEACo.) rule
  • They used missionaries to persuade Africans to accept authority.

Any 3×1= (3mks)

(b)       Describe the organization of the Central Government in Kenya during the colonial period.                                                                      (12mks)

(i)        The Central Government was headed by a Governor who represented the British Government.

(ii)       The Governor ensured the implementation of colonial policies.

(iii)      There was a legislative council which made laws for the colony

  • The laws were approved by the Governor
  • The colony was divided into provinces headed by provincial commissioner.
  • The provinces were divided into Districts headed by District Commissioners.
  • Divisions were divided into locations headed by African Chiefs.
  • Locations were divided into sub-locations headed by sub-chiefs.
  • The sub-locations were divided into villages headed by headman.
  • All administrators from the rank of the District Officer to Governor were British.
  • Divisions headed by the District Officers

Any 6×2= (12mks)

 

  1. (a) Why did the British use direct rule in administering most parts of Kenya?

(3 mks)

Most communities did not have centralized administrative systems therefore the British appointed chiefs

There were many ethnic groups with diverse social- cultural systems which made it difficult for the British to apply indirect rule

Most communities resisted British rule and so they had to be controlled directly.

There was an existing system of direct rule used by the imperial British East Africa company on which the British built their administration

Had enough administration administrators

Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b)       Explain six ways through which Ronald Ngala contributed to the struggle for independence in Kenya ( 12 mks)

  • He advocated for equal living standards for all races in Kenya
  • He was a founder member of the Mijikenda Union formed in 1947, which

played an important role in the Mijikenda political awareness

  • As a member of the legislative council (Legco) he advocated for increased African representation
  • He organized many political rallies in coast province during which he demanded for the release of people who had been detained under emergency laws
  • As president of Kenya African Democratic Union ( KADU) he advocated for independence
  • As African elected members Organization (AEMO) he mediated between extremes and moderates to create unity.
  • As a leader to the Lancaster House Conference he participated in the drafting of the independence constitution
  • In 1961, Ngala as leader of KADU accepted to form a coaliation government with new Kenya Party so as not to delay the independence process.

( Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION C

 

  1. (a) Identify three types of local authorities in Kenya

(i)        Municipal Councils

(ii)       Town councils

(iii)      Country councils

(iv)      Urban councils

(v)       City councils

( Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks)

(b)       Explain the relationship between the central and local government in

Kenya

  • The local authorities operate the policy guidelines formulated by the central government.
  • The minister in charge of the government approves all the activities that the local government plan to undertake
  • All the councilors nominated by political parties into the local authorities are approved by the minister of the local government.
  • All the by- laws made by the local authorities are approved by the minister before being implemented.
  • Records of all council meetings and business transactions are submitted to the Minister for verification and approval.
  • Any local authority which does not operate according to the guidelines of the central government can be dissolved by the minister
  • The minister for local government scrutinizes the annual reports of the local authorities to evaluate their performance
  • The minister appoints senior officials who sit in the local authorities meetings to give guidance on government policy.
  • The financial records of all local authorities are audited by the officers of the central government
  • Local authorities submit their loan applications and intended revenue sources to the central government through the minister of local government.
  • The central government gives grants/ financial aid to local authorities for their operations.
  1. (a)
  • The national flag
  • The national Anthem
  • The coat of arms
  • The loyalty pledge
  • The presidency
  • The constitution
  • The National language

Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

(b)       Explain six factors which undermine National Unity in Kenya

(i)        Unequal distribution of natural/ National resources causes imbalanced

regional economic development. This causes dissatisfaction and disharmony.

(ii)       Different religious beliefs and practices may lead to discrimination on

religious grounds.

(iii)      The practice of tribalism leads to favouring people of one’s tribe in

employment and allocation of resources. This creates hatred among people.

(iv)      Nepotism leads to use of public resources to favour one’s relatives

resulting to unfair treatment of other people

(v)       Asking for and offering of bribes to obtain and give services violets

peoples right to equal treatment/ corruption

(vi)      Ethnic conflicts/ disputes/ clashes discourage co- operation among the

Citizens

(vii)     Racism leads to discrimination on the basis of colour/ race. This creates

suspicion and hated among people.

  • Discrimination on the basis of gender denies people the right to participate equally in national development (Any 6 x 2 = 13 mks)

24.

  • What are the functions of the Attorney General in Kenya?
  • Gives legal advice to the government
  • Gives consent for a person to be prosecuted
  • Can institute/ undertake criminal proceedings against any person
  • Can terminate any prosecution proceedings at nay stage
  • Drafts and presents government bills for debate in parliament
  • Participates in parliamentary debates/ ex officio

( Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

  • Explain six responsibilities of a Kenyan citizen
  • Obeying the laws of the country to promote peace and harmony
  • Respecting other citizens, their views and property to ensure peaceful co- existence.
  • Taking part activities that promote national development for example contributing towards famine relief fund/ Harambee
  • Participating in meetings organized by government official and other community leaders to ensure effective implementation of policies.
  • Contributing to the income of the government by paying axes
  • Offering positive criticism to the government to promote good governance/ Participating in contribution making process and referendum
  • Exercising one’s voting rights during presidential, parliamentary and civic elections to enhance democracy.
  • Taking part in community policing and volunteering information about criminal activities to the police to enhance security
  • Avoiding corrupt practices and adhering to accountability and transparency norms for sustainable economic development
  • Being loyal and patriotic to the country in order to promote national security and social cohesion ( Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

K.C.S.E HISTORY & GOVERNMENT PAPER 2 2005

SECTION A (25 mks)

  1. State one theory that explains the origin of people
  • The evolution theory
  • The creation theory
  • Mythical or traditional theory ( Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

 

  1. Give TWO advantage of using the steam engine in the transport Industry in the

nineteenth century                                                            ( 2 mks)

  • It did not pollinate the air
  • It was cheap
  • It increased the speed of locomotives ( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Give TWO factors that led to the growth of urban centers in Greece
  • The area was secure from external attacks
  • The area had a well organized administrative system
  • There was population increase due to existence of religious and educational institutions
  • There was development of trade and commerce
  • Existence of well organized military systems

( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Identify one form of picture writing during the early civilizations
  • Cuneiform
  • Hieroglyphics (Any 1 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Give ONE importance of the Odwira festivals in the ancient kingdom of the Ashanti.
  • Promoted unity of the people
  • It brought the kings together to pledge loyalty to the Asantehene/ or Emperor
  • It provided opportunity for the kings to settle disputes
  • It provided an opportunity for the Kings to honour the dead

(Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Identify the main commodity in the Trans Atlantic trade ( 1 mk)

(i) slaves                                                                     ( 1 x 1) = 1 mk)

 

  1. State TWO economic effects of the industrial revolution in North America
  • Machines replaced human labour in factories
  • There increased demand for raw materials in North America
  • The search for markets for manufactured goods increased

( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Name TWO missionary societies which worked West Africa in the nineteenth century.
  • Base missionary society (B.M.S)
  • Church missionary Society (C.M.S)
  • Presbyterians
  • Bremen missionary Society (B.M.S)
  • Methodists

( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. State one way in which European nationalism contributed to the colonization of

Africa

  • Countries competed to acquire many colonies to prove that they were powerful
  • France wanted to restore her past glory after defeat in Franco- Prussian War
  • New nations such as Italy and Germany wanted to be equated with the rest of Europe.

 

  1. Identify TWO chartered companies which were used to administer European colonial possessions in Africa

(i) The Royal Niger Company

(ii) The British South Africa Company

(iii) The Germany East Africa Company

(iv) The imperial British East Africa Company        (Any 2 x 1 = 2mks)

 

  1. Give one reason why the Shona supported the British during the Ndebele resistance of 1893.

(i) To stop raids from the Ndebele

(ii) They did not want to be ruled by Ndebele           (1 x 1 = 1 mk)

 

  1. Name one political party fought for independence in Ghana

(i)        The united Gold coast convention (UGCC)

(ii)       The convention Peoples Party (CPP)

(iii)      The national League of the Gold Coast (NLGC)

(Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Give TWO reasons why there were civil wares in the democratic Republic of

Congo (DRC) soon after independence

  • Lack of qualified personnel to administer the country
  • The economy of the county was in the hands of the foreigners
  • Ethnic differences between Katanga and Kasai provinces
  • Army mutinies due to the control by foreign officers

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. State two advantages of being a member of the commonwealth organization

(i)        Enables one to get aid either capital or technical

(ii)       Enables one to develop trade links

(iii)      Benefits from innovative economic ideas

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Name the type of constitution used in great Britain

(i)        Unwritten constitution                       ( 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

 

  1. Give ONE disadvantage of a federal system of government

(i)        There is a great  temptation for succession by parts of the country

(ii)       It can lead to unequal development   ( Any 1 x 1 = 1mk)

 

SECTION B (45 mks)

 

  1. (a) What were the stages in the development of tools by early people?

(i)        The earliest tools were made from stones

(ii)       People hunted animals and used bones and ivory to make tools

(iii)      Later people used sharpened sticks as tools

  • As people improved in technology they developed iron tools

( Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b)       Explain SIX ways through which the development of iron technology affected African communities in the pre- colonial  period

(i)        Better farming tools were made which were used to clear large areas of forests

(ii)       Strong weapons were made and were used to conquer weaker communities

(iii)      Iron  technology enabled communities to establish strong defence items

(iv)      Centres where iron working took place developed into towns e.g. Meroe

  • A class of highly respected professionals ( Blacksmiths with the knowledge of iron technology emerged)
  • Items made of iron were exchanged in trade
  • The possession of iron tools enables many communities to migrate and settle in different areas such as the Bantus
  • Ornaments were made from iron for decoration

( Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

  1. (a) Give THREE classes of people in Hinduism

(i)        At the highest level are the priest/ Brahmins

(ii)       The second level consists of merchants and farmers/ Vaishyas

(iii)        Then there are servants and workers/ Sudras

(iv)      At the lowest level are outcasts/ Pariah

( Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b)       Explain   SIX effects of the spread of Islam in Africa up to the end of the

19th Century

  • Some of the Africans who were converted to Islam completely left their traditional beliefs and practices
  • Islamic Law was adopted in the administration of states where Islam spread/ Sharia
  • Islamic education based on the Koran was introduced
  • The use of Arabic language by Moslems led to the development of languages such as Kiswahili and Hausa
  • The building of mosques and residential houses introduced Arabic architectural designs in Africa.
  • Arabic style of dressing, music and diet were copied by Africans who had been converted to Islam
  • Moslem traders introduced new crops such as cloves/ dates
  • Islam created cohesiveness among the believers
  • There was intermarriages between Arabs and Africans leading to emergence of new communities such as the Waswahili
  • In areas where Islam was spread through Jihads there was great loss of life
  • The spread of Islam encouraged the development of slavery and slave trade
  • The spread of Islam encouraged establishment of Islamic empires
  • Over dependence on donations and foreign and has made people to be reluctant to grow food crops
  • Poor implementation of food policies has led to inadequate food production
  • Poor/ inadequate food storage facilities leads to wastage.

Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

  1. (a) What were the effects of using electricity in industries inn Europe in the

nineteenth century

  • It lowered the cost of production since it was a cheaper source of energy
  • Work was carried out for long hours as there was light
  • It enabled goods to be produced quickly and large quantities
  • Work became lighter as machines operated efficiently
  • Transportation was made easy and faster
  • There was a clean working environment in factories
  • It led to the location of industries away from sources of energy

 

(b)       Explain FIVE effects of scientific inventions on agricultural development

in Europe during the nineteenth century

  • Invention of machines such as tractors promoted large scale farming
  • Use of artificial fertilizers to improve soils led to high yields of crops
  • Use of pesticides in farming led to improved quality/ exotic products
  • Cross breeding of crops and animals led to improved quality/ exotic products
  • Improved infrastructure such as roads and railways led to effective marketing of farm products
  • Refrigeration/ canning led to effective preservation of farm products
  • Controlling temperatures in the storage rooms led to preservation of farm products for long

( 10 mks)

  1. (a) Give THREE problems which Europeans colonialists faced as they

established their rule in Africa in the second half of the nineteenth century

  • They were attacked by tropical diseases
  • Difficult terrain hindered their movement
  • They faced hostility from some African communities
  • The region lacked developed means of transport and communication
  • They faced shortages of food and medicine
  • There was lack of a common language between the Europeans and Africans

(Any 3 x1 = 3 mks)

 

(b)       What were the result of the collaboration between Lewanika of the Lozi

and the British in the nineteenth century

  • Lewanika received payment of £ 2000 yearly
  • He lost his authority as the administration was taken over by the British South Africa Company
  • The British South Africa Company took over the control of the minerals
  • The Lozi land was alienated and given to British settlers
  • The Lozi were forced to pay taxes in order to maintain the administration
  • The Lozi were forced to work as labourers on settler’s farms
  • The Lozi were employed in the civil service
  • The British South Africa Company developed infrastructure in Barotseland
  • The British established their rule peacefully in Northern Rhodesia
  • Lewanika was honoured with the title paramount chief until his death
  • The British used Barotseland as a base to conquer the neighbouring communities.

( Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer any TWO questions from this section in the answer booklet provided

  1. (a) State THREE  privileges which were enjoyed by assimilated Africans in

the four communes of Senegal

  • They were allowed to vote during elections
  • They were allowed to vie for posts in the French Parliament
  • They were exempted from forced labour
  • They were allowed to work and live in France
  • They received French education
  • They had freedom of movement within the French empire
  • They were exempted from paying taxes
  • They were allowed to become French citizens

(Any 3 x1 = 3 mks)

 

(b)       Why did French system of assimilation fail in areas outside the

Communes

  • The Africans were not willing to become Christians
  • The Africans were not able to get the French type of education
  • The system faced opposition from the Muslim
  • The French parliamentarians did not want to compete with Africans for Cabinets posts
  • The African traditional rulers feared they would lose their positions
  • French traders feared competition so they opposed the system
  • It was expensive to implement the system because of the vastness of the French empire
  • The varied African cultures made it difficult for them to be absorbed into the French culture. ( Any  6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

  1. (a) What were the causes of bombing of Nagasaki and Heroshima in Japan

(i)        Many people lost their lives

(ii)       Property of great value was destroyed

(iii)      The radio active elements caused many diseases

(iv)      Many people were maimed

(v)       There was economic decline

(vi)      Many People suffered psychologically

  • Japan surrendered unconditionally

( Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b)       Explain SIX factors which contributed to the rise of Japan as an industrial

power after the second World War

  • The government made education compulsory and encouraged research leading to innovative ideas
  • People were encouraged to study abroad leading to technological advancement
  • There was financial support for industrialization
  • The availability of raw materials for industrialization from in and outside Japan
  • The culture of hard work encouraged local and foreign investment
  • The Government policies encouraged local and foreign investment
  • The cheap and skillfully made products attracted market locally and abroad
  • The topography was unsuitable for agriculture. This made Japan to develop other sectors thus diversifying the economy
  • The development of hydro- electric power provided energy for industrialization
  • The Prevailing peace promoted development
  • The improvement in transport accelerated the process of industrialization

( Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

  1. (a) What are the functions of the  Security Council of the United Nations

(i)        It investigates disputes which are reported

(ii)       It advises member states to settle disputes peacefully

(iii)      It uses diplomacy and economic sanctions to bring World peace

(iv)      It appeals for peace keeping  force from member states

(v)       It admits/ suspends/ expels members from the United Nations

Organization.

( Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

 

(b)       Explain SIX problems which the United Nations is facing in its efforts to

maintain World Peace.

  • The increase in terrorist activities has created tension/ hatred among member countries thus threatening World Peace
  • Frequent border/ ethnic disputes make the work of the United Nations difficult
  • The organization faces shortage of funds because many member countries fail to remit their annual subscriptions

 

HISTORY MAKING SCHEME PAPER 1 2006

 

  1. Identify two source of Kenyan Historic
    • Archaeology/ Paleontology
    • Anthropology ( Myth & Legends)
    • Linguistics
    • Oral tradition
    • Written sources
    • Geology
    • Rock paintings/ art
    • Genetics
    • Electronic sources

( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Name one community in Kenya that belongs to the River Lake Nilotes

(i) The Luo                                                          ( 1 mk)

 

  1. State two economic activities of the Abagusii in Kenya during the Pre- colonial period
    • They grew crops
    • They kept livestock
    • They hunted animals and gathered wild fruits
    • They traded with their neighbours
    • They made handicrafts/ Basketry
    • Iron working

( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Give one reason which led to the decline of Gedii during the 15th century
    • External attacks
    • Inadequate water supply/ Drought

( Any 1 x 1

  1. Name  the type of constitution used in Kenya
    • Written

( Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Identify two peaceful ways of resolving conflicts
    • Negotiation ( Reconciliation)
    • Mediation
    • Arbitration
    • Litigation ( court system)

( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. What is direct democracy?

It is a government where people themselves make rules/ decisions that  effect

their welfare                                             ( Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

 

  1. Identify two development rights of children
    • Right to education
    • Right to leisure/ play
    • Right to participate in cultural and artistic activities
    • Right to express themselves
    • Access to information
    • Right to social security/ parental love

 

  1. Name the document which contains the rights of citizens in Kenya?

The constitution of Kenya/ bill of right                           ( Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)_

 

  1. Identify one method used by the British to administer Kenya Colony between 1920 and 1963
    • Direct
    • Indirect rule ( Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)
  2. State two ways through which European settlers in Kenya wee able to get labour force during the colonial period
    • Forced recruitment/ conscription/ Denying African rights/ growing crops
    • Though introduction of Kipande system
    • Creation of African reserves
    • Through introduction of taxation by the British government

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Name two political parties which were formed in Kenya between 1960 and 1963
    • Kenya African National Union (KANU)
    • Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU)
    • African People Party ( APP)
    • New Kenya Party ( NKP)

( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks  (1/2 mrk for abb)

 

  1. Give one reason why an aspiring candidate for a parliamentary seat in Kenya must be nominated by a political party
    • In order to limit the number of candidates
    • So as to identify party candidates
    • To adhere top constitutional requirements/ rules

( Any 1 x 1 = 1  mk)

 

  1. Give two reasons why corruption is being discouraged in Kenya
    • To promote economic party
    • To promote peace and stability
    • To promote national unity
    • To provide fair distribution of national resources
    • To gain international confidence
    • To promote patriotism and ethical behaviors

 

 

  1. Identify one Philosophy adopted at independence to promote social justice in Kenya
    • African socialism
    • Harambee

( Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Name two types of local authorities in Kenya
    • City councils
    • Municipal Council
    • Town council
    • Urban council
    • County Council ( Area Council)

 

  1. Give one example of indirect taxes in Kenya
    • Sale taxes/ exercise duty/ customs duty
    • Value added tax
    • Cess/ fines/ fees
    • Land rates
    • Domestic borrowing

 

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

 

  1. (a) Why did the highland Nilotes migrate from their original homeland during the Pre- colonial period?
    • They moved in search of water and pasture for their livestock
    • The outbreak of diseases/ epidemics forced them to move
    • Attacks from their communities forced them to move/ external attacks
    • There was population pressure in their original homeland
    • They moved due to draught and famine
    • Family/ clan dispute/ conflicts forced them to migrate/ internal conflicts
    • They moved for adventure

( Any 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

 

(b)       Explain five results of the migration and settlement of the Highland

Nilotes sin Kenya

  • They displaced some communities they found in the area where they

settled e.g. Abagusii, the Kwavi, Maasai and the Abaluyia ( example a must)

  • Some highland Nilotes were absorbed/ assimilated by the Bantu such a the Teriki and the Tachoni
  • The Highland Nilotes traded with their neighbours/ they exchanged animal products for grains from the Abaluyia and the Abagusii. This led to the expansion of trade in the region.
  • Their settlement increased the population of the region
  • The highlands Nilotes intermarried with the Luo, Abagusii and Abaluyia. This strengthened their relations.
  • There were ethnic wars/ conflicts due to cattle raids
  • There was cultural exchange leading to enrichment of their lives

( Any 5 x 2 =  10 mks)

 

  1. (a)   What were the activities of the Imperial British East Africa Company

(IBEA Co) Between 1888 and 1895?

  • It traded with the local communities/ promoted legitimate ttrade
  • It established administrative posts/ maintained law of order
  • It discouraged slave trading
  • It provided information about the interior of East Africa
  • It built the Uganda Railway
  • It secured the British sphere of influence/ promoted the spread of Western civilization
  • It suppressed African resistance against the British
  • It pioneered the construction of roads/ improved infrustruct

( Any 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

 

(b)       Why did the imperial British East Africa Company (IBEA Co.) Rule come

to an end in 1895?

  • The company lacked qualified administrators
  • There was mismanagement of funds by the company officials/ corruption
  • The area was too vast for the few officials to manage
  • Some African communities resisted/ rebelled against the company rule
  • The company lacked adequate funds/ capital for its day to day activities
  • There was poor communication between the company officials and the colonial office in Britain/ poor communication
  • Company official were affected by unfavourable climate conditions/ tropical diseases
  • Translation of the Bible into local languages enhanced missionary activities
  • The discovery of quinine which was cure for malaria facilitated missionary work
  • Some African rules were friendly to missionaries therefore they supported missionary activities
  • African convents became evangelists and thus spreading Christianity

(Any 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

 

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

 

  1. (a) What five situations can make registered voter to be denied the right to

vote in Kenya?

  • When one is in custody
  • When one is insane/ unsound mind
  • When one presents oneself in a constituency where one s not registered
  • When one is discovered to have registered twice
  • When one does not have a voter’s card on the voting day
  • When one does not have a national identification Card on the voting day/ one has a defective National Identification Card
  • When ones name does not appear in the voters register
  • When one is time barred/ late

(Any 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

 

(b)       Explain the rights to an accused person during trial in a court of Law in Kenya

(i)        The accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty

(ii)       He/ She should be informed of the charge with sufficient detail so as to

prepare a defence.

  • One should be given adequate time to consult with the advocate/ witness
  • One should be present when court proceedings are taking place
  • One should be given a chance to plead for leniency
  • One should not be forced to give evidence
  • One should be allowed to be heard
  • One should be allowed to appeal against the ruling
  • Right to legal representation

(Any 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

 

  1. (a) What is the composition of the executive Arm of Government in Kenya?
    • The executive consists of the president
    • It also consists of the Vice President
    • The minister/ cabinet
    • The civil servants
    • The Attorney General

 

(b) Describe six functions of the Civil Servants in Kenya

(i)              Civil servants interpret and explain government policies to the people

(ii)                         They implement government policies and programmers/ training

(iii)            Civil servant such as permanent secretaries advise their respective

Ministers on matters of government policy

(iv)                         They collect government revenue

(v)              They maintain law and order

(vi)                         Civil servants prepare development plans

(vii)            Civil servants link the people with central government through the

Provincial administration

(viii)           Civil servants keeps the government operations running after the

dissolution of parliament

(ix)             Senior Civil Servants ensure proper use of public funds and resources/ protect and conservation of National Resource

( Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

  1. (a) What are the units of the Kenya Police Force?

(i)        Traffic police which controls traffic and inspects vehicles

(ii)       Regular police who maintains law and order

‘           (iii)      The Criminal investigation department/ C.I.D ( ½ for abb

(iv)      Anti – stock theft unit

(v)       The general Service Unit/ G.S.U (½ abb

(vi)      Anti- narcotics unit

(vii)     Tourism police

(viii)    National security intelligence service

(ix)      Special crime prevention unit. (flying squad, Kenya police reserve)

(Any 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

 

(b)       Explain FIVE factors that make it difficult for the prison department in

Kenya to work effectively

  • Inadequate/ dilapidated facilities have led to congestion and frequent outbreak of diseases inadequate vehicles and equipment.
  • Increase in number of Prisons has led to poor living conditions
  • Inadequate finances have led to provision of poor service such as food
  • Inadequate number of prison warders leads to overworking hence brutal handling of prisoners
  • Poor living conditions low salaries of prison officers has demoralized them and affected their performance of duty
  • Corruption of prisons has forced some prisoners to pay so as to get better services
  • Shortages of trained counselors to assist in reforming the inmate effectively
  • Inadequate food, medical facilities and clothing for inmates
  • Some inmates have become hardened thus, difficult to rehabilitate
  • Political interference/ rapid changes affecting prisoners.

( Any 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

 

HISTORY PAPER 2 MARKING SCHEME 2006

SECTION A (25 marks)

 

  1. Give one reason why Homo Habilis was referred to as “able” man

(i)  Because of the ability to make tools              (Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

 

  1. Identify one area in Africa where agriculture began

Along the Nile Valley in Egypt               ( Any 1 x 1= mk)

 

  1. Identify one type of trade
    • Local trade
    • Regional trade
    • International trade

 

  1. Identity two improvements which were made on macadamized roads in the Nineteenth century.
    • Tar was put on the top surface to make them smooth
    • Roads were widened to create highways
    • Roads were straightened
    • The roads wee strengthened by adding more layers of gravel/ stones made durable

( Any 2 x1 = 2 mks)

  1. State two advantages of use of electricity in industries during the industrial revolution
    • The supply could be regulated/ could be switched on and off
    • It could be used in different ways. E.g. lighting, heating, trucing
    • It could be used far from the source/ industries could be established anywhere
    • There was a clean working environment/ Non pollutant
    • The cost of production of goods was made cheaper

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. State the main contribution of the discovery of chloroform in the field of medicine

It reduced pain during operation

 

  1. Identify two factors that led to the growth of Athens as an urban centre.
    • It was surrounded by mountains and sea making it secure/ Security
    • It was a centre of learning and art which attracted people. Educational cent.
    • It was a religious/ culture centre
    • It was a trading centre/ commercial centre
    • There were valleys with fertile soils for food production./ Availability of food
    • It was an administrative centre.

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Name two official who assisted the ruler of the Shona to administer the kingdom
    • The head cook
    • Head gate keeper/ chancellor
    • The court steward/ chamberlain/ chancellor
    • The Queen Mother
    • The head drummer
    • The head of the Army
    • The Treasurers
    • The Senior son in law
    • The Nine principal wives of the King
    • The King sister

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. What is the difference between the scramble and partition of Africa in the nineteenth century?

The scramble was the struggle by competition/ rush by Europeans for colonies in African whereas partition was sharing/ dividing up of Africa into European spheres influence.

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Name one colony of Britain in West Africa
    • Nigeria
    • Ghana/ Gold Coast
    • The Gambia
    • Sierra Leone

(Any 1 x 1 =  1 mks)

  1. Give one reason why the Africans in Tanganyika were against the use of Akidas by the German Colonial administrators.
    • Akidas were foreigners
    • Akidas took Africans chance in Administering their country
    • Akidas were brutal/ harsh to the Africans/ Whipping Africans E.g. flogging

(Any 1 x 1 = 1mk)

  1. Identify two peaceful methods which the nationalists used in South Africa in the struggle for independence
    • Demonstrations
    • Sending petition to the British government
    • Seeking support organization of Africa Unity and United Nations
    • Forming political parties
    • Condemning apartheid in churches
    • Hunger strikes
    • Use of mass media/ newspapers/ pamphlets
    • Trade unions/ boycotts/ seating or go slow

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

 

 

  1. Give one reason why the united States of America (U.S.A) did not join the first world war until 1971
    • She did not want to get involved in European affairs. Manvue doctrine
    • She feared the war would be fought in America because of  German population
    • American interest had not been interfered with/ had commercial relation on both sides

(Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Give the main reason for the failure of the league of Nations

The rearmament of Germany

(Any 1x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. State two achievement of Pan- Africancism between 1945 and 1963
    • It promoted the spirit of togetherness among Africans all over the world
    • It gave moral support to African nationalists during the struggle for independence
    • It provided a forum for Africans to discuss common matters
    • It led to the establishment of the organization of the Africa Unity (O.A.U)

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. State two political challenges that faced Tanzania during the rule of president Mwalimu Nyerere
    • 1964 Army mutiny over delayed African promotions
    • Protests by universities of Dar-es- Salaam students in 1966 over National Youth Service
    • President Idi Amin attacked Tanzania
    • The country hosted large number of refugees from war torn neighbouring countries
    • The failure of the Ujamaa Policy
    • The assassination of Abeidi Karuma

( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Who is the heard of government in India?

The prime minister

(Any 1x 1 = 1mk)

 

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

 

  1. (a) What were the physical changes which occurred in early human beings as they evolved from ape- like creature to modern people?
    • The skull was enlarged
    • The jaws and teeth became smaller
    • The arms and hands become shorter
    • The creatures assumed an upright posture
    • The feet and toes reduced in size
    • The creatures had less hair on the body
    • They became taller
    • They had slander body
    • The brain became bigger

(Any 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

(b)       Describe the way of life of early Human Beings during the Old Stone Age

Period

  • They made simple stone tools for domestic use/ oldulvan tools
  • They lived in small groups in order to assist each other
  • They obtained their food through hunting and gathering
  • They used simple hunting methods such as chasing wild animals and laying traps
  • They ate raw food because fire had not been discovered
  • They had no specific dwelling places
  • They sheltered from predators by climbing trees and hiding in caves
  • They wore no clothing but their hairy bodies kept them warm
  • They lived near rivers and lakes
  • They communicated by use of gestures and whistling

(Any 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

 

  1. (a) Give three factors which should be considered when sending a message
    • The urgency of the message/ speed
    • The complexity of the message/ simplicity/ clarity
    • The distance between the sender and receiver of the message
    • The availability of communication facilities/ methods/ mean

(Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

(b)       Explain the effects  of telecommunications on modern society

(i)        The message are conveyed over long distances/ shorten distances

(ii)       It has led to spread of ideas to different parts of the world/ the world has

become a global village/ sharing of ideas

(iii)      Television, videos, computers and cinemas transmit entertainment

through pictures

(iv)      Telecommunication systems are medium of transmitting education

programmes all over the world

(v)       Weather forecasting navigation and space exploration have been made easy by use of satellites.

(vi)      Information can be relayed through radio, television or cell phone remote places easily

  • It has promoted trade through advertisement on radio, television and computers
  • Security has improved through camera/ close circuit TV
  • Modern weapons have telecommunication services which are efficient
  • Various job opportunities employment has been created
  • Communication devises have made tax collection/ revenue collection easier for the government e.g. electronic tax registered
  • Management/ storage of information has been made easier through the use of computer/ internet
  • It has immorality through pornography
  • It has encouraged idleness as viewers get addicted to programmers on T.V etc.
  • It has promoted business transaction e.g buying and selling in internet
  • The government earns revenue through taxation on telecommunication services

( Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

  1. (a) Give three reasons why Lobengula was defeated by the British in 1893?

(i)        The British had superior weapons compared to the Ndebele

(ii)       The British army was better organized than the Ndebele

(iii)      Lobengula and his soldiers were weakened by small pox

(iv)      The British had better trained army

( Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

(b)       What were the results of the British Ndebele war of 1893?

(i)        The Ndebele lost their independence/ company rule was established over

Matebele land

(ii)       There was massive loss of life

(iii)      The Ndebele lost of property through destruction

(iv)      Bulawayo the capital of the Ndebele Kingdom was destroyed

(v)       The Ndebele lost  land to British settlers the Ndebele  were moved to

Reserves

(vi)      The economic activities of the Ndebele such as agriculture, trade and mining were disrupted

(vii)     Their was widespread fear and insecurity among the Ndebele

  • The war provoked anti- British feelings which Party contributed to the Chimurenga wars of 1896 and 1987
  • The Ndebele military power was weakened
  • The Shona were made policemen over the Ndebele
  • The Ndebele were subjected to taxation
  • The Ndebele cattle were confiseatead
  • The Ndebele were subjected to forced labour

 

  1. a) What five reasons encouraged the nationalists in Mozambique to use

armed struggle to attain independence.

(i)        Portugal refused to listen to the grievances of the Africans.

(ii)       The nationalists were trained in fighting skills.

  • The liberation committee of the Organization of African Unity/Tanzania and other (O.A.U) supported the nationalists with finance and weapons.
  • The nationalists were supported and encouraged by communist countries.
  • The success of MauMau freedom fighters in Kenya inspired them.
  • The country was forested and conducive for guerilla warfare.
  • The United Nations(UN) denounced colonialism thus boosting the morale of the nationalist. Any 5×1=5mks
  1. Describe the problems which undermined the activities of nationalists in Mozambique.
  • They lacked basic need such as food, cloth and medicine.
  • Ideological differences led to the formation of rival guerrilla movements such as MANU, COREMO and FRELIMO.
  • The nationalist were demolished due to the assassination of their leader Eduardo Mondlane.
  • The Portuguese government ruthlessly suppressed the nationalist movement.
  • The South African apartheid government assisted the Portuguese to fight the nationalists.
  • Portuguese government ruthlessly suppressed the nationalist movement.
  • Portugal outlawed political movements.
  • The Christian church in Mozambique condemned the nationalist movement.

Any 5×2 =10mks)

 

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

 

22        (a)       Give three ways through which trade contributed to the rise of Asante

Kingdom during the eighteenth century.

  • Participation trade enabled the kingdom.
  • Acquired weapons which were used to expand the kingdom.
  • Wealth from trade boosted the kings prestige/frame.
  • The need for goods for export encouraged the kings to conquer more territories.
  • The king used wealth from trade to reward loyal provincial rulers

Any 3×1= 3mks

b)

(i)        The Kingdom was composed of many communities who spoke the Akan language.

(ii)       The Asante were organized in clans

  • Marriage between members of the same clan was prohibited
  • Inheritance of property was matrilineal.
  • The community was bound together by the Golden stool
  • There was an annual cultural festival (odwira) held at kumasi to honour the ancestors.
  • The society was divided into social classes/stratification
  • The kings were regarded as semi-divine/religious traders
  • The Asante were polytheists/worshipped many gods and goddesses
  • The ancestors mediated between god and the people
  • The Asante had a supreme God called Nyame Any 6×2=12mks.

 

23 a)    Give three categories of the Prime ministries in Britain

(i)        Members elected by universal suffrage

(ii)       Members nominated by the monarch

  • Hereditary peers/ Royal family members
  • Senior statement/ knighted peers/ life peers
  • Senior leaders of the church of England

( Any 3 x 1= 3 mks)

  • What are the duties of the Prime Minister in Britain?
  • Appoints/ dismiss ministers with the consent of the monarch
  • Recommends to the monarch the appointment of high ranking officers in the government/ award of civil  honours
  • Chairs cabinet meetings
  • Settlers dispute between various governments  ministers/ departments
  • Heads the government/ Chief Executive
  • Overseas the implementation of cabinet decisions
  • Leads the house of Commons
  • The prime minister with the support                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             of parliament can change. Amend and re appeal  laws
  • Represents the country in international forums/ conferences
  • Determines when elections are held
  • He/ she is the leader of the party that nominated him/ her

( Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

  1. (a) Give three organs of the Economic community  of West African States

(ECOWAS)

  • There is the authority of heads of States  and  Heads of governments
  • The tribunal
  • Executive secretariat
  • Specialized commissions
  • Council of minister

( Any 3 x 1 =  3 mks)

 

  • What are the achievements of Economic Community of W. Africa States (ECOWAS) since  its formation
  • It has standardized education in the region  by use of common examination syllabus
  • It has fostered peace through its military wing
  • It has promoted cultural exchange among the member states
  • It has improved regional Transport/ Communication system/ links
  • Improved agriculture through sharing of technological know- how
  • It has facilitated free movement of people in the region
  • There is na increase in job opportunities in the region
  • It has promoted spirit of togetherness
  • It has promoted mutual co-operation
  • It has promoted interregional trade  within regions.

Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

 

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

Paper 1 Oct. /Nov .2007

2 ½ hours

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section in the answer booklet provided.

 

  1. Give two reasons for studying Government. (2mks)

 

  1. State two advantages of the discovery of fire by Early Man.             (2mks)

 

  1. Name the dispersal area of the Eastern Bantu. (1mk)

 

  1. State two duties of the Orkoiyot among the Nandi. (2mks)

 

  1. Give the main reason why the rulers of Malindi welcomed the Portuguese in the 16th century. (1mk)
  2. Give two factors which influenced Seyyid Said to develop agriculture in Zanzibar in the 19th Century. (2mks)
  3. Apart from the Nandi, name two other communities that resisted the establishment of colonial rule in Kenya.
  4. State the main duty of the Governor during the British colonial rule in Kenya                                                                                                                                     (1mk)
  5. State one reason why the colonial government established Local Native Councils in Kenya in 1924. (1mk)

 

  1. Identify two features of African farming in Kenya during the colonial period                                                                                                                                     (2mks)
  2. State one recommendation of the Lennox-Boyd constitution regarding the legislative Council in Kenya. (1mk)

 

  1. Name one Ex-official Member of Parliament in Kenya. (1mk)

 

  1. Who was the fist vice president of independent Kenya (1mk)
  2. State two ways through which a person can become a citizen of Kenya. (2mks)

 

  1. State two ways in which poor leadership affects sporting activities in Kenya.                                                                                                                                     (2mks)
  2. State one type of government expenditure in Kenya. (1 mk)
  3. Who gives assent to a parliamentary bill before it becomes law in Kenya? (1mk)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer any three questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.

  1. a) Give five reasons for the migration of the Luo from their original

homeland into Kenya.                                                                                 (5mks)

  1. b) What were the social effects of the expansion of the Luo into Western Kenya?.                                                                                                 (10mks)
  2. a) Identify five factors that led to the growth of town along the coast of

Kenya before the 19th Century.                                              (5mks)

  1. b) Describe the way of life in the Coastal towns of Kenya before the 19th (10mks)
  2. a) give reasons why the British colonial government encouraged Europeans

to settle Kenya by 1939.                                                         (3mks)

  1. b) Explain the effects of land alienation in Kenya during the colonial period.

(12mks)

  1. a) Identify five methods that the colonial government used to discourage the

activities of the Mau Mau movement in Kenya.                   (5mks)

  1. b) Explain five reasons why the MauMau movement was able to last for a long time (10mks)

 

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.

 

  1. a) Give three reasons that can make the parliament in Kenya to be dissolved.

(3mks)

  1. b) Explain six functions of the National assembly in Kenya.   (12mks)

 

  1. a) Apart from the High Court, identify five other types of Courts in Kenya.

(5mks)

  1. Why should there be separation of powers between the Legislature, Executive in Kenya?

 

  1. a) State five functions of the Kenya police.                              (5mks)
  2. b) Describe five duties performed by a District Commissioner in Kenya.                                                                                                                               (10mks)

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

PAPER 2 OCT. / NOV. 2007

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section in the answer booklet provided.

 

  1. Give two sources of information in history and government (2 mks)
  2. State two methods used by Early Man to find food during the Stone Age period.(2mks)
  3. Give the main reason why early agriculture developed in Egypt (1mks)
  4. Identify two early sources of energy.
  5. State one disadvantage of using a messenger to pass on information (1mk)
  6. State the main advantage of using air transport. (1mk)
  7. Identify the main method of trade in Africa during the pre- colonial period.(1mk)
  8. Identify one reason that led to the decline of Meroe as an early urban centre.
  9. State the role of the ‘golden stool’ in the Asante Kingdom during the 19th century. (1mk)
  10. Identify the two European powers that acquired colonies in East Africa.(2mks)
  11. Give one reason why the Lozi collaborated with the British during the colonization of Africa. (1mks)
  12. Give two results of the French assimilation policy in Senegal. (2mks)
  13. Identify the immediate cause of the First World War. (1mks)
  14. State the main reason why nationalism developed in Ghana during the colonial rule. (1mks)
  15. State two duties of the United Nations Secretariat. (2mks)
  16. Give two achievements of the commonwealth. (2mks)
  17. Identify two types of democracy. (2mks).

 

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

Answer any three questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.

 

  1. a) State three ways in which people in developing countries are affected

by food shortages.      (3mks)

  1. b) Explain six ways that the developing countries can use to reduce the problem of food shortages. (12 mks)
  2. a) Identify the three types of trade. (3mks)
  3. b) Describe the organization of the Trans – Saharan trade. (12mks)
  4. a) State three factors that have contributed to the growth of

Johannesburg city (3mks)

  1. b) Describe six social problems faced by the residents of Johannesburg since the end of apartheid. (12mks)
  2. a) How did the invention of the steam engine contribute to the

process of colonization in Africa? (3 mks)

  1. b) Explain six positive effects of European colonization of Africa. (12mks)

 

           

 

 

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section in the answer booklet provided.

 

  1. a) Identify three terms of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919. (3mks)
  2. b) Give six reasons why the Central Powers were defeated in the

First World War. (12mks)

  1. a) Give three political changes introduced by Mobutu Sese Seko

which led to dictatorship in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (3mks)

  1. b) Explain the economic problems faced by the Democratic Republic of congo since independence.(12mks)
  2. a) Give three requirements for one to be allowed to contest as a

presidential  candidate in the United States of America.(3mks)

  1. b) What are the functions of the United States Congress? (12mks)

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

Paper 1

MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A (25MKS)

Oct. /Nov. 2007

 

  1. Give two reasons for studying government. (2mks)

(i)        To understand how different organs of government function.

(ii)       To understand how laws are made/enforced

  • To have knowledge of the duties/responsibilities of citizens.
  • To enable citizens know their rights.
  • To be able to compare political systems of the world.

Any 2×1=2mks

  1. State two advantages of the discovery of fire by early man. (2mks)

(i)        Man used fire to cook food.

(ii)       Fire provided light at night.

  • Man used fire to keep himself warm
  • Fire was used to harden tips of tools.
  • Fire was used to frighten/keep off dangerous animals. (Any 2×1=2mks)
  1. Name the dispersal area of the Eastern Bantu.

-Shungwaya                                              1×1=1mk

  1. State two duties of the Orkoyot among the Nandi. (2mks)

(i)        He presided over religious functions

(ii)       He foretold future events/seer.

  • he was a medicine man.
  • He was a rain maker

Any 2×1 = 2mks

  1. Give the main reason why the rulers of Malind welcomed the Portuguese in the 16th century. (1mk)

-They wanted

  1. Give two factors which influenced Seyyid Said to develop agriculture in zanzibar

in the 19th Century.                                                                 (2mks)

  • Zanzibar had favourable climate for clove growing.
  • Availability of labour/slave labour
  • Zanzibar had a natural deep harbour which would promote trade in agricultural products.
  • Zanzibar had fwertile soils. Any 2×1=2mks
  1. Apart from the Nandi name two other communities that resisted the establishment of colonial rule in Kenya. (2mks)

(i)              Agiriyama

(ii)             Bukusu

(iii)                        Somali

  1. State the main duty of the Governor during the British colonial rule in Kenya. (1mk)

– To facilitate effective administration of the colony                       1×1=1mk

  1. State one reason why the colonial government established local native councils in Kenya in 1924. (1mk)

(i)        To serve as a link between African people and the Central government.

(ii)       To involve African in the management of their affairs.

  • To provide a forum through which African would express themselves.

Any 1×1=1mk

  1. Identify two features of African farming in Kenya during the colonial period.

(2mks)

  • Small scale farming was practiced
  • Africans mainly grew foods
  • Traditional methods of farming were used .Any 2×1 = 2mks
  1. State one recommendation of the Lennox-Boyd Constitution regarding the

legislative council in Kenya.

  1. Name one Ex- officio member of parliament in Kenya? (1mk)

(i)        The Speaker

(ii)       The Attorney-General.                                   Any1x1= 1mk

  1. Who was the first Vice-President of independent Kenya? (1mk)

Oginga Odinga                                   (1×1=1mk

  1. State two ways through which a person can become a citizen of Kenya? (1mk)

(i)        By naturalization

(ii)       By birth

(iii)      By registration                                                Any 2×1=(2mks)

  1. State two ways in which poor leadership affects sporting activities in Kenya.

(2mks)

  • Constant Wrangling leading to negligency of duty
  • Mismanagement of funds/greed
  • Demoralization of sports men and women
  • Discrimination/ favouring teams over others. (Any 2×1=2mks)
  1. State one type of government expenditure in Kenya (1mk)

(i)        Capital

(ii)       Recurrent                    Any 1×1=1mk

  1. Who gives assent to a parliamentary bill before it becomes law in Kenya?
  • The president

 

SECTION B

  1. a) Give five reasons for the migration of the Luo from their original

homeland into Kenya.

(i)        They were looking for new settlements as a result of overpopulation

(ii)       Diseases and natural disasters forced them to migrate.

  • They migrated in order to escape internal conflicts.
  • Overstocking and Overgrazing led them to look for more pasture.
  • They moved to search for fertile lands with favourable climate.
  • Some people migrated for adventure (spirit of adventure)

Any 5×1 = 5mks

 

  • What the social effects of the expansion of the Luo into Western Kenya?

(10mks)

  • They intermarried with their neighbours, such as Luhyia, Kalenjin, Abagusii and Kuria.
  • They shared the name ‘Nyasaye’ with some Luo communities as a title of God
  • They had similar funeral rites and burial customs with their neighbours
  • They assimilated other communities.
  • They displaced other communities
  • Their movement and settlement increased conflicts.
  • Their settlement in Western Kenya led to population increase.
  • They influenced their neighbours to adopt their language and naming system.

Responses to be written in prose.                        Any 5×2=10mks

  1. a) Identify five factors that led to the growth of towns along the coast of

Kenya before the 19th Century.                                              (5mks)

(i)        The coming and establishment of settlements along the coast by early visitors.

(ii)       The development of the Indian Ocean trade.

  • Some towns were established on Islands/security.
  • Existence of deep, well sheltered harbours.
  • Climatic conditions were favourable.
  • Increase in population due to intermarriages.
  • The settlement of Muslim refugees from Arabia.
  • Effective administration by the rulers of the towns enabled them to expand. Any 5×1= 5mks.

 

  1. Describe the way of life in the coastal towns of Kenya before the 19th

(10mks)

Each town had a leader whose title was the Sultan or sheikh.

The towns were governed using Islamic Laws/Sharia.

People developed and spoke the Kiswahili language.

Women wore ‘Buibui’ and men put on ‘Kanzu’

The main religion practiced was Islam.

The people adapted Arabic and Persian architectural designs.

They ate oriental foods.

They carried out trade with Europeans as well as with the communities in the interior of Kenya.

They practiced mixed farming/or grew bananas, cashew nuts as well kept animals.

They carried out fishing.

Education was provided in ‘Madrasa’                 Any 5×2= 10mks

Responses should be in prose.

 

 

 

  1. a) Give reasons why the British colonial government encouraged Europeans

to settle in Kenya by 1939.                                                    (3mks)

(i)        Governor Northey saw the need to develop the highlands to meet administrative costs.

(ii)       The British industries needed cheap raw materials

  • They thought the area had no occupants/was empty land.
  • The government wanted to make the protectorate economically viable
  • In order to control further influx of Asians into the protectorate

Any 3×1=3mks.

  1. b) Explain the effects of land alienation in Kenya during the colonial period.

(12mks)

  • Africans who lost their land became poor.
  • The displaced Africans were confined to Native Reserves thus leading to congestion/over use of land.
  • May Africans became squatters and lived in misery and hopelessness.
  • The landless were to supply labour in setter farms for wages in order to pay taxes.
  • The displaced Africans were forced to move to towns to look for employment.
  • The movement to towns by the displaced African was disrupted.
  • The traditional Social-Economic set-up of the African was disrupted.
  • Loss of land led to bitterness and made Africans later to form political organizations to demand for their land.

Responses should be in prose.           Any 5×2= 10mks

  1. a) Identify five methods that the colonial government used to discourage the

activities of Mau Mau Movement.

(i)        Many people were arrested/or detained in various camps.

(ii)       The armed forces were used to suppress the movement

  • They killed/or executed the activists.
  • They used traitors and spies to reveal hiding grounds of the fighters.
  • The activists houses were destroyed/looted/villages burned down.
  • The people were put in concentration camps to curtail their movement
  • Kenya African Union (K.A.U.) was banned.
  • The people were put in concentration camps to curtain their movements.
  • State of Emergency was declared.
  • The government tortured Mau Mau supporters any 5×1=5mks

 

  1. Explain five reasons why the MauMau movement was able to last for a long time. (10mks)
    • Oathing united people and this made them to be committed to the cause.
    • Fighters used guerrilla warfare which made it difficult for the British government to contain the rebellion.
    • The civilian population sustained the rebellion by supplying food, weapons and information.
    • The movement was led by able leaders.
    • The aberdares and Kenya forests provided goods hideouts for the Mau Mau fighters.
    • The fighters were ex-service men and were therefore able to apply the military experience they had gained in the first and second world wars.
    • The movement received moral and material support from Indepents African countries. Any 5x 2= 10 mks.

Responses should be in prose.

 

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

 

  1. (a) Give three reason that can make the parliament in Kenya to be dissolved.                                                                                                       (3mks)
  • It can be done when a vote of no confidence is passed on the government president.
  • The constitution allows the president to dissolve it at will.
  • It can be done after the expiry of the five year parliamentary period.
  • During a state of emergency
  • It can be done when the opposition has more members then the ruling party in Parliament. (Any 3×1=3 mks)

Responses should be in prose.

 

  • Explain six functions of the speaker of the National Assembly in Kenya. (12mks)
  • The National Assembly Parliament debates and makes laws which are used to govern the country.
  • It amends/changes existing laws and the constitution when necessary.
  • It acts as a check on the possible abuse of power by either the judiciary.

Executive or any other institution in the country.

  • It represents the views of the people /elected members provide a link between the people and the government.
  • It ensures that the rule of law is respected/everyone is governed by the same laws.
  • It approves and controls sources of government revenue and expenditure/the budgets which contain the estimates of the two sums are read/debated and approved annually.
  • It monitors the government spending through the public Accounts

Committee/This Committee can summon public servants for misuse of public funds.

  • The National Assembly debates issues of national and international concern and makes recommendations for appropriate action.
  • The National Assembly has power to pass a vote of no confidence in the president and Government /It can terminate the life of a government when two thirds of its members pass a vote no confidence in the two thirds of its members pass a vote of no confidence.
  • Parliament can fire an individual member through a vote of no confidence/The member of parliament is forced to resign.
  • It creates parastatal or other government agencies through Acts of

Parliament.

(xii)     The members of the National Assembly elect the speaker and the deputy

speaker.

Responses should be in prose.                 Any 6×2=12mks

 

  1. a) A part from the High Court identify five other types of courts in Kenya.

(5mks)

(i)       The Court of Appeal

(ii)      The Chief Magistrates Court

  • The resident Magistrates Court
  • The senior Principal Magistrates Court
  • Special Courts/Tribunals.

Any 5×1=5mks

  1. b) Why should there be separation of powers between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary in Kenya. (10mks)
  • In order to make the co-ordination of government programmes and administration effective.
  • To enable the government to facilitate division of labour.
  • It helps prevent abuse of power/provides checks and balances.
  • It promotes efficient service delivery.
  • It is a constitutional requirement
  • To enhance accountability
  • It promotes transparency/openness in government dealings.
  • It ensures that no arm of the government interferes with the other.

Any 5×2=5mks.

Responses should be in prose.

 

  1. a) State five functions of the Kenya Police.                  (5mks)

(i)        Maintain law and order

(ii)       Quelling civil disturbances.

  • Prosecute criminals.
  • Inspect vehicles to ensure roadworthiness.
  • Entertain people during national functions.
  • Conduct driving tests.
  • Detect and prevent crimes/investigate
  • Arresting suspected criminals.
  • Guarding the country’s entry points.
  • Combining crime.
  • Protecting government property/senior government officers.

Any 5×2=5mks

(b)

Describe five duties of the District Commissioner in Kenya.          (10mks)

  • Represents the president in the district.
  • Oversees the implementation of government policies.
  • Interprets and explains government policies to the people in the district.
  • Interprets and explains government policies to the people in the district.
  • Conducts civil marriages on behalf of the state.
  • Chairs the district security committee.
  • Co-ordinates disaster management activities.
  • Issues licences and trade permits in the districts
  • The accounting officer.
  • Ensures law and order is maintained in the district.
  • Acts as a link between the people and the state Any 5×2=10mks.

Responses should be in prose.

K.C.S.E 2007 PAPER 2 MARKING SCHEMES

1.

–           Archaeology / palaeontology.

–           Oral tradition, Linguistics.

–           Anthropology

–           Genetics / Botany / Zoology / Biology

–           Written records,

–           Geology.

–           Electronic sources.

  1. i) Hunting ii) Gathering   iii) Farming       iv) Fishing
  2. Availability of water from the River Nile

-The River Nile also brought rich fertile silt from the highlands.

  1. i) Wind ii) Water         iii) Wood        iv) Sun            v) Animals / man
  2. i) It is slow
  3. ii) One can give the wrong message or forget the message.

iii)       One can die on the way

  1. iv) A person carrying verbal message can be tortured to reveal it.
  2. i) It is the quickest in terms of speed.
  3. Barter
  4. i) The rise of Axum Kingdom which developed East of Merowe

denied Merowe access to the red sea causing decline in trade.

  1. ii) The king of Axum subdued and destroyed Merowe in 350 A.D

iii)       Desertification due to deforestation led to decline of food supply

for her people.

  1. iv) Deforestation caused the decline of food supply for her people.
  2. It was the symbol of unity within the Asante Empire.
  3. i) Britain ii) Germany
  4. i) Lewanika collaborated with the British in order to protect his

Kingdom against the Germans and Portuguese / European enemies.

  1. ii) Lewanika  desired Western education and civilization and wanted

the British to introduce it in his country / wanted his son to be educated.

iii)       Lewanika wanted the British to protect him against his internal enemies e.g. in 1884 Lewanika faced an internal rebellion / safeguard his position.

  1. iv) Lewanika who had already sought British protection against the Boers.
  2. v) Lewanika saw the futility of resisting a strong power like Britain,

so he chose to collaborate.

  1. vi) Lewanika wanted the British to protect his kingdom from attacks

by other African communities such as the Ndebele and Shona /

African enemies.

vii)      Lewanika  was influenced by the European missionaries who had

visited earlier to collaborate.

viii)     In order to preserve the economy structure of his people.

  1. ix) Desire for the promotion of trade between Britain and his people.
  2. i) All colonies were subjected to the same law.
  3. ii) Racial discrimination was minimal in the colonies.

iii)       It undermined African culture.

  1. iv) French goods and modern ways spread in West Africa.
  2. v) Educated African spearheaded nationalism in Africa.
  3. vi) Africans were represented by deputies in the National Assembly.
  4. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife in Sarjevo.
  5. i) Loss of independence
  6. ii) Exploitation of African resources e.g. land and minerals.

iii)       Western education

  1. i) Register treaties
  2. ii) Publishing reports

iii)       Interpret speeches and translate documents into the UN’S

official languages.

  1. iv) Implement policies
  2. v) Bring to the attention of the Security Council any problem that

threatens international peace.

  1. vi) Administer peace keeping operating and mediate international dispute.
  2. i) Member states have received technical know – how through the

provision of experts and advisers in various field e.g. agriculture.

  1. ii) The developing member states of the organization have acquired skilled man power through the provision of scholarships and training programmes by the developed member states of the organization.

iii)       Members states have conducted trade among themselves with relative ease.

  1. iv) There has been cultural interaction among member states e.g. games& exchange programmes.
  2. v) The developed member state have provided financial aid to the developing member states.
  3. vi) The organization has provided a forum for member states to air their views with one voice on international issues.

vii)      The organization had provided a mechanism of maintaining peace among member states, e.g. the common wealth eace keeping force which was sent to Zimbabwe.

viii)     It has promoted friendship and understanding among members states through conference.

  1. ix) It had enhanced democratization process in developing countries by sending observers to monitor elections.
  2. i) Direct or pure democracy – This is where the people in a state are

allowed to freely participate in an important decision making forums that pertain matters of the state.

  1. ii) Indirect or representative Democracy – This is where citizens exercise their right in decision making through their chosen representatives.

 

SECTION B

 

18        i)         It has led to deaths of hundreds of people due to famine.

  1. ii) Increased suffering as many people due to famine.

iii)       It has led to social problems like raids and theft.

  1. iv)       It had caused migration of people affected by food shortage.
  2. v) It affects agricultural based industries.

 

b)

  1. i) Land reclamation through irrigation or draining swamps.
  2. ii) Extensive research on better quality animal and crop breeds and on

how to control pests and diseases.

iii)       Establishment of agricultural training institutes to train

agricultural officers.

  1. iv) Soil conservation and restoration as well a forestation and re- a forestation.
  2. v) Encouraging people to eat different types of food especially indigenous

foods.

  1. vi) Control the rate of population growth through family planning.

vii)      Use of democracy and diplomacy to solve political problems.

viii)     The governments are trying to subsidize by providing farmers with

seeds and tools.

  1. i) Local trade      ii) Regional trade       iii)       International trade.
  2. b) i) It involved traders from North Africa and people of North Africa

and people of West Africa.

  1. ii) The people involved were Arabs and Berbers from the North, Tauregs from the desert and the people of West Africa.

iii)       Arabs in the North organized the caravans. Preparations were made in advance to have enough goods, food especially indigenous foods.

Iv)       Departure dates were set after the end of the rainy season when the storms were minimal.

  1. v) The Berbers and Tauregs acted as guides and provided security in the desert.
  2. vi) The traders moved in caravans of up 1000 camels for security in the desert.

vii)      In the south the traders stayed for up to three months selling goods.

viii)     If they had not finished selling the goods by the end of the tree months they hired local agents to continue selling goods and buying others on their behalf.

  1. ix) The local agents also maintained good relations with local rulers by giving them gifts and paying tribute.
  2. x) In return the local rulers offered security to the traders. They also regulated the precaution and supply of gold.
  3. xi) From the North they brought salt, copper, needles, spices, beds, grass ware horses, clothes , daggers, firearms e.t.c.

xii)      There were several trade routes that were used by the traders e.g. the Western route, central and eastern route.

  1. i) Discovery of Gold in Witwatersrand.
  2. ii) There was clean water supply from river Vaal which was used for domestic as well as industrial use.

iii)       It is situated on a plain (veld) which make building constructions and communication easy.

  1. iv) Existence of minerals e.g. diatomite’s.
  2. v) The areas surrounding the town have fertile soils therefore agriculturally productive.
  3. b)
  4. i) Poor working conditions for African living around Johannesburg.
  5. ii) Most people live in Shanties mainly because of unemployment. This led to development of slums.

iii)       Poor living conditions in the slums e.g. poor sanitation.

  1. iv) Criminal activities have increase due to unemployment.
  2. v) Pollution from industries and garbage.
  3. vi) HIV / AIDS is a major health problem.

vii)      Wide gap between the affluent who are the minority and the poor majority who area Africans.

viii)     Inadequate social facilities e.g. education and health facilities.

  1. i) It helped in the development of transport e.g. steam ship and trains.

This helped in the transportation of people in Africa.

  1. ii) With the development of railway Europeans were able to move into the interior of Africa and exploit minerals.

iii)       There was demand for coal to produce more steam.

  1. iv) It was possible to move troops to conquer the people of Africa using

steam trains and vehicles.

  1. v) There was demand for raw materials as the steam engine was

manufacturing goods at a faster rate.

b)

  1. i) Formation of states:- Colonization helped in the formation of

states. During the struggle for independence different communities came together to fight for independence. These later became independent states with many different tribes.

  1. ii) It speeded economic growth in Europe through trade.

iii)       Africans were introduced to international commerce.

  1. iv) Development of infrastructure e.g. roads and railways by the Europeans

in Africa.

  1. v) Development of urban centres in areas where Europeans settled.
  2. vi) Fame and prestige: – Europeans powers who gained more colonies

in Africa gained fame and prestige.

  1. a)i) German to surrender some of other territories in European e.g. Alsace

and Lorraine were returned to France.

  1. ii) German to surrender all her colonies.

iii)       German to pay £6.6 million to the allies as reparation money.

  1. iv) The city of Danzing to be a free city under the league.
  2. v) German was restricted to an army of 100,000 men and it’s equipments

were limited.

 

 

  1. b)
  2. i) The allied powers had more states supporting them.
  3. ii) Allies had more financial and industrial resources.

iii)       Allied powers controlled the North sea and Atlantic Ocean and

blockaded the central powers.

  1. iv) The invasion of neutral Belgium by Germany made the world

to turn against the central powers.

  1. v) The entry of USA into the war helped to defeat the central powers.
  2. vi) The central powers were located in the central part of Europe and

Were surrounded by enemies from every side.

vii)      Multines in German army weakened the Germany resistance.

viii)     The failure of the schlieffen plan

  1. ix) Good political leadership among the allied powers.
  2. a)i) He made himself head of state and government thus centralized

power in his hands.

  1. ii) He banned all political parties . In 1967 he formed the

people’s revolutionary movement and made it the only legal party.

iii)       He reformed the constitution and stripped parliament off its powers.

  1. iv) Mobutu abolished the federal system of government and local assemblies.\
  2. v) He declared himself president for life in 1970.

b)

  1. i) Political upheavals have hindered exploitation of Congo’s resources.
  2. ii) Belgium had led other western nationals in dominating the exploitation

of   Congolese mineral wealth. Profits are repatriated to Europe

and Congolese have not benefited from mining activities on their land.

iii)       Excessive reliance on foreign aid have created large debts which are

hard to pay.

  1. iv) There is trade imbalance between Congo and her partners.
  2. v) Corruption and mismanagement of country’s key sectors.
  3. vi) Poverty and lack of capital had hindered the exploitation of resources.

vii)      Lack of a clear policy of economic recovery after the colonial exploitation.

viii)     Inflation due to printing of currency.

  1. ix) Unemployment: – lack of job opportunities
  2. x) Poor transport means.

 

  1. a)
  2. i) Be at least 35 years old.
  3. ii) Be an American citizen by birth.

iii)       Must have been a resident of the country 14 years.

b)

  1. i) It acts as a check on the executive arm of the government by

examining administrative work.

  1. ii) It approves taxation measures and make sure that the government expenditure is properly used and accounted for.

iii)       Making laws

  1. iv) Amend laws.
  2. v) Senate approves treaties with foreign countries
  3. vi) It can appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate any problem.

vii)      Senior civil servants are appointed by the president with the approval

of the senate.

viii)     Congress closely monitors the conduct of the president, vice president and other senior public officials.

  1. ix) Congress is a representative body elected by people and it reflects

the aspiration an interest of the American people.

HISTORY PAPER 1 MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A: (25 marks)

  1. Identify one branch in the study of History and Government of Kenya
    • Social
    • Economic
    • Political

(Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Apart from the Maasai name one other plain Nilotes found in Kenya
    • Turkana
    • Samburu
    • Njemps
    • Iteso

(Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. What was the main economic activity of the Cushites in the pre- colonial period?

(i) Pastoralism/ livestock keeping

(1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. State two political functions of the council of elders  among the Agikuyu during the  colonial period
    • To settle disputes
    • To make laws for the community
    • To punish the law breakers/ wrong doers
    • To declare war/ make peace

(2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Name two groups that rivaled the Portuguese for the control of the  Kenyan coast  in  the 16th century
    • Egyptians
    • Turks
    • Arabs
    • Persians
    • The British
    • Dutch
    • French

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Identify two communities which resisted the British Occupation  of Kenya
    • Agiriama
    • Bukusu
    • Somali
    • Nandi

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Give the main reason why poll tax was introduced in Kenya during the colonial period

–           To force Africans to work on European settler farms.

(Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Who was the chairman of the East African Association during the colonial period in Kenya?

Harry Thuku

(1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Name the first African to be nominated to the legislative Council in 1944 in Kenya

Eliud Mathu

(1 x 1 = 1mk)

  1. Identify two methods  used by Trade Unionists to demand for their rights during the  colonial period
    • Strike/ riots
    • Boycotts
    • Go slows/ sit – ins
    • Demonstrations
    • Petitions

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. State the main reason why the second  Lancaster House Conference was held  in 1962

To come up with a constitution for independent Kenya

(1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. State two roles played by the Kenya African Democratic union in the struggle for independence in Kenya.
    • It united the smaller communities in Kenya
    • It educated/ mobilized Africans against  colonial domination
    • It pressed for the  release  of Jomo Kenyatta
    • It participated in the drawing up of the independence constitution

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. State two ways through which the government has encouraged the preservation of African culture through music and dance.
    • Creation of the Ministry of Culture and social Services
    • Allowing the various ethnic communities to perform at  public gatherings
    • Inclusion of music as a subject in the national curriculum/ promoting music/ drama festivals
    • Development of cultural Heritage Centers
    • Allowing the media  hoses to play traditional music/ dance

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. State one way though which  the Minister for Local Government Exercises control over Municipal Councils  in Kenya
    • Regulates the issuing of grants
    • Monitor expenditure/ auditing
    • Approves levies/ taxes

(Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Name the unit of the police department  which is responsible for maintaining law and order at the Chief’s  office

The Administration police     ( A.P  ½ for  abbre)

(Any 1 x 1  = 1 mk)

  1. Who appoints the Head of the Civil Service in Kenya?

The president

(Any 1x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Identify two characteristics of African Socialism that promote national development in Kenya
    • Democracy
    • Equal opportunities
    • Respect for human dignity
    • Mutual; social responsibility

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

  1. (a) Give the evidence which shows that the early visitors reached the Kenyan Coast before  the 15th century
    • The Greeks and  Chinese coins were found at the Kenyan Coast
    • There are fragments of Chinese  Pottery which  have  been preserved
    • Documents that mention the presence  of early visitors  to the  Kenya  coast have been  preserved
    • Presence of  monuments  constructed by the early  visitors

(Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

(b) Explain six results of the interaction between the people of Kenyan Coast    and the Arabs

(i)        Some African people living along the Kenya coast were converted to

Islam.

(ii)       The volume of trade increased between the interior and the coastal towns

(iii)      Arabs introduced Islamic culture/ architecture to the coastal people

(iv)      The Arabs introduced new crops which were later adopted by the coastal

People.

  • Demand for imported goods led to the decline of traditional industries
  • Some communities such as Akamba resorted to long distance trade in search of commodities.
  • There was an increase in population as many traders settled  at the coast
  • The Arabs established city  states/ towns at the coast
  • The Islamic law  and system  of administration was introduced by Arabs at the coast
  • There was the development – Kiswahili language  as  a result of the interaction  between Arabs  and Coastal  people
  • Intermarriage between Africans and Arabs led to emergency of Washahili people.
  1. (a) Give three causes of Somali resistance to the British  rule in Kenya

                        during the 19th century?

  • The Somali were opposed to the division  of Somaliland into the British  and Italian spheres of  influence which separated  the clans
  • They were opposed to punitive expeditions sent against them by the British
  • The Somali people  being Muslims  were  opposed to being  controlled by  the British who were  Christians
  • The British attempted to stop the Somali raiding activities against their  neighbours
  • The Somali were against British Control of their pasture  land and  watering  points
  • The British wanted the Somali to drop their nomadic way  of life

(b) Explain six negative effects of British Colonial rule  on the people of Kenya

(i)        Colonial rule led to the loss of political independence

(ii)       Creation of reserves for Africans led to the emergence of Squatters

(iii)      It led to the introduction of forced labour among the Africans

(iv)      Led to the introduction of taxation on Kenyans

(v)       Creation of colonial boundaries split communities and affected their social cohesion.

(vi)      Africans in Kenya lost their land to Europeans settlers leading to landlessness

  • Colonial rule undermined African cultural practices
  • It destroyed traditional African political systems  replacing them  with appointed leaders
  • Introduces segregation/ colour bar which  created divisions among Kenyans

(Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

  1. (a) Why did the colonial government deny the Africans the right to grow

                        cash crops in Kenya before 1954?

  • Africans were expected to provide labour on settler  forms
  • Europeans settler did  not want to compete  with Africans  in cash crop  growing
  • The settlers claimed that Africans did  not  have enough knowledge of growing cash crops as this would  lead to low  quality products
  • They feared that crops diseases would spread from African Farms to settler plantations.
  • Europeans setters claimed that African farmers would produce low quality crops due to inadequate resources

(Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

(b)       Explain six problems faced by Africans in urban centers during the colonial period in Kenya

(i)        There were inadequate housing facilities to meet the demand of the people

(ii)       The social services provided to the Africans were inadequate and of poor

Quality.

(iii)      Increased population in urban centers led to serious water shortages

(iv)      Lack of planning of housing led to poor drainage and sanitation

Facilities.

  • Establishment of industries in urban centers led to pollution of the environment which affected the health of the inhabitants.
  • There were  many  unemployed people who got involved in social vices/ crimes
  • Overcrowding especially in slums/ shanties led to the  outbreak  of diseases
  • Inadequacy in housing led to the development  of shanties/ slums
  • Africans working  in urban centers received  low  wages which affected  their standard of living

(Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

  1. (a) Give three reasons  for the coming of European Christian

                        Missionaries to Kenya in the 19th century.

  • To spread Christianity
  • Some came to spread western culture
  • They came to stop slave trade/ establish legitimate trade
  • To explore/ gain geographical knowledge of Kenya
  • To counter the spread of Islam

(Any 3 x 1= 3 mks)

(b)       Explain six factors that hindered the work of the early Christian missionaries in Kenya

(i)        Lack of knowledge of local languages made it difficult for missionaries to spread Christianity

(ii)       Tropical diseases led to ill- health/ death of the missionaries slowing down their work.

(iii)      Lack of transport and communication facilities limited their movement into the interior

(iv)      There was opposition from Muslims who were already established at the Kenyan Coast

(v)       Lack of security led to loss of their property

(vi)      Lack of support from the Africans due to missionaries interferences with

traditional African cultural practices

(vii)     They had inadequate funds to maintain/ sustain their activities

(viii)    They faced hostility from slave traders/ raiders because of condemning

the practice

(ix)      They were few in numbers compared to the vast population of  Africans

to be converted

(x)       Lack of geographical knowledge of the area which made them look for guides

  1. (a) Identify five elements of good  citizenship in Kenya
    • Respect for other people/their property
    • Obedience to the laws of the country
    • Participation in development projects
    • Participation in the democratic/ electoral processes
    • Being loyal/ patriotic to ones country
    • Practicing integrity/ honesty when performing duties
    • Reporting law- breakers to the authorities
    • Efficient use of  national resources

(Any 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

(b)       Explain five ways in which the Harambee philosophy has promoted the development of education in Kenya since independence

(i)        Many education institution have been constructed using funds raised through harambee effort.  Thus enabling many children to attend school

(ii)       Many students have been assisted to pay school fees/  pursue further studies thus enabling the needy to go on with learning

(iii)      Physical facilities have been constructed/improved through harambee this enables learning in a conducive environment

(iv)      Teaching/ learning materials have been purchased/ donated to schools to improve the quality of Education

(v)       Additional staff/ workers in schools have been paid through harambee contributions by the parents to offsets the inadequacy.

(vi)      Through the Harambee spirit co- curricular activities have been supported by well wishers thus helping the learners to exploit their talents.

(a)       State five reasons that may lead to a presidential by – electron in Kenya

(i)        President’s election may be nullified by court due to electron offences

(ii)       The serving president may die while in power

(iii)      The president may resign

(iv)      If the president becomes physically/ mentally incapacitated

(v)       Parliament may pass a vote of no confidence in the president/ government

(vi)      If the serving president deserts/ defects from the party that sponsored her/ him to parliament

(vii)     If the serving president ceases to be a Kenyan citizen

(Any 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

(b)       Explain five functions of the speaker of the National Assembly in Kenya

(i)        Chairs parliamentary sessions during which he invites members of   parliament to contribute to motions/ debates

(ii)       He maintains order by enforcing  standing orders/ rules

(iii)      He gives permission to members who wish to be absent for eight consecutive sittings

(iv)      Swears in members of parliament after election before they can participate in proceedings

(v)       He is in charge of the general administration of the National Assembly

(vi)      He chairs the standing order committee which interprets the standing  orders of the National Assembly.

(vii)     He declares parliamentary seats vacant in order to pave way for general and by elections

(viii)    He receives and accepts letters of resignation from members of parliament who have left/ defected to other parties

  • He chairs the parliamentary service commission which looks after the welfare  of the members
  • He represents parliament in international for dealing with matters of common interest.

(Any 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

  1. (a) What is the importance of the rule of Law in Kenya?
    • It protects rights of individuals/ groups
    • It spells out of conduct/ responsibilities among people
    • It promotes fairness in the administration of justice/ equality before the law.
    • It creates peace and order in society
    • It gives direction  on what  is right or wrong

(Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

(b)       Describe six functions of the High Court of Kenya

(i)        To hear cases that cannot be heard by the lower courts

(ii)       It listens to appeals from the lower courts when the parties involved are

not satisfied.

(iii)      It correct/ amends irregularities in decisions made by lower courts

(iv)      It hears cases that carry death sentences/ involves large sums of money

(v)       It deals with cases involvement land/ succession disputes

  • It deals with disputes that take place outside Kenya’s territorial waters/ maritime
  • It hears appeals from decisions made by professional disciplinary tribunals  involving advocates of the high court and other members of the profession
  • It acts as a constitutional court  by  determining whether a case  brought  before  it is constitutional  or unconstitutional
  • It listens to appeals from special courts when the parties are not satisfied with the decisions made.

(Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks).

HISTORY MARKING SCHEME PAPER 2

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

  1. Name two types of written materials used by historians  as a source of history and government
    • Books/ charts/ maps/ scrolls/ painting/ clay labels/ stone  table
    • Newspapers/ magazines
    • Diaries/ biographies
    • Journals/ periodicals
    • Official/ government records
  2. State two ways in which the early man obtain food
    • Hunting
    • Gathering
    • Growing crops/ farming
    • Livestock keeping/ rearing animals
    • Fishing
  3. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution

Simple life forms gradually develop into higher forms of life over millions of years                                                                     ( 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Identify the greatest contribution  of Michael Faraday in the field of science

He invented electricity                                         (1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Give the main use of steam powder during industrial revolution in Europe.

Driving engines/ machines in industries             ( 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. State two disadvantages of using wood as a source of energy
    • wood is affected by rain
    • It products smoke/ choking/ pollutes the air/ soot
    • Leads to deforestation / scarcity of wood
    • It is cumbersome to use (Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)
  2. Give two means of water transport used during the  ancient time
    • Sailing boats/ our driven  boats
    • Rafts/ logs
    • Canoes
    • Sailing ships
  3. State two advantages of the use of money of barter as a medium of exchange
    • Money is lighter to transport than goods
    • Money is easily divisible into smaller units than  the actual goods
    • Money is convertible into electronic devices  for payment unlike  goods
    • In barter trade,  one cannot determine  the  actual value of the  goods  transacted
    • Money can be stored in a longer period

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. Give two reasons  why the early  urban centers in ancient Egypt developed in the Nile Valley
    • Water from the river was used for transportation
    • Water from the river was used for domestic use/ industrial  use
    • Nile valley contained fertile soil for farming/ availability of food
    • Nile valley had cool temperature which encourages settlement
    • Vegetation along the river provided building materials

( Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. State two economic activities of the Shona during the pre- colonial period
    • They grew crops/ agriculture
    • They kept livestock
    • They traded with Arabs and Swahili traders/ took part in long distance trade/ trade
    • They hunted elephants for ivory
    • They were iron worked/ blacksmiths
    • They made clothes from wild cotton/ bark fibres
    • They mined gold
    • They were fishermen
    • They gathered/ gathering
  2. Define the term “ sphere “ of influence as used by the European powers in Berlin conference of 1884 and 1885
  3. Identify one political reform introduction by President Fredrik de Klerk that led to the achievement of black majority rule in South Africa.
    • He released all the political prisoners
    • Appealed apartheid Laws, E.g. pass laws
    • Allowed Africans to join political parties/ participate in electrons

(Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Give one way  in which the policy  of “ nationalism allowed down economic development in Tanzania  during the reign of Julius Nyerere
    • Many Tanzanians developed a negative attitude to work/ relied on government support
    • Most foreign investors withdraw from the country
    • Some industries collapsed
  2. Name the organ of the United organization that promotes justice in the world.

The international Court of Justice

(1 x 1 = 1 mk)

  1. Identify one superpower that was involved in the cold water
    • United States of America ( USA)
    • Union of Soviet Socialist Republic ( USSR)

(Any 1 x 1  = 1mk)

SECTION A (25 MARKS)

  1. Name two English speaking member countries of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)
    • Liberia
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Nigeria
    • Sierra Leone

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. Identify one house of the Congress in the united   States of America
    • The House of representatives
    • The Senate

(Any 1 x 1 = 1 mk)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

  1. (a) Give three stages in the evolution of man before Homo Erectus
    • Aegytopithecus/ Egyptian ape
    • Dryopithecus/ Africans/ Proconsul/ woodland ape
    • Kenyapithecus/ Ramapithecus/ woodland ape/ Kenya ape/ Asian ape
    • Australopithecus/ Southern ape/ man ape/ Zinyanthropus/ Nut erect man
    • Homohabilis/ Handy man/ practical man

Note any order of responses earns marks                        (any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

(b) Describe six ways in which the discovery of fire by Early Man improved

      his way of life

  • The fire was used to roast/ cook thus he stopped eating raw food
  • Fire was used to provide warmth at night when it was cold
  • Fire was used to provide light in the dwelling/ sites/ caves
  • Fire improved hunting as man could use it to push animals to confined areas thus kill them easily.
  • Fire was used to frighten animals from man’s dwelling places thus improved security
  • Tool making was improved through the use of fire to harden sharpen tips of tools
  • Communication between people living at different places was made possible by the of fire and smoke signals
  • Early man preserved food by drying it over the fire
  • Fire enabled man to harden pottery which was used for storage / cooking/ trade

(Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

  1. (a) Identify three ways in which water was used in industries during the 18th century
    • To turn waterwheels/ grinding stones in four miles
    • To wash/ clean the machines/ maintain cleanliness
    • To cool the machines
    • To turn spinning machines in textile industries
    • To produce steam power to drive  machines

(Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

(b) Explain six social effects of the industrial revolution in Europe during the 18th century

(i)    Many people migrated to towns to look for jobs leading to overcrowding

(ii)   Increased population in towns led to shortage of houses thereby resulting

to the development of slums

(iii) There was poor sanitation which made people to suffer from various diseases

(iv) The factories emitted pollutants into the air, water and land thus affecting in people health

(v)   Those who did not secure employment in the industrial town engaged in crime and other social evils.

(vi) Industrial revolution led to social stratification where the poor were

Discriminated by the rich

(vii)             Women and children were exploited because they worked for long hours for little pay.

(viii) Trade union developed in order to fight for the rights of industrial

workers to settle industrial disputes.

(ix) Due to long working schedules, some industrial workers neglected their homes leading to family breakups

(Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

  1. (a) Identify the three methods used by the French to acquire colonies in

                        West Africa

  • Signed treaties with the African rulers/ used diplomacy
  • Played off one community against the other/ divide and rule/ treachery
  • Used force to conquer the African / Military expedition

(Any 3 x 1= 3 mks)

(b)       Explain six factors that led to the defeat of Samori Toure by the

                        French

(i)        The constant movements of his army and people denied them time to concentrate on gainful activities. This resulted to inadequate food supplies

(ii)       The scorched earth policy that he used when fighting made his people to be impoverished and thus turned against him.

(iii)      Some African communities in the area supported the French against Samori Toure. E.g. Liebba of Sekosso & Ahmiadu Sekou of Tuklor

(iv)      The Diplomatic tactics of playing off the British against the French worked against him as the British refused to give him support when attached by the French

(v)       The determination by the French to establish an overseas empire made them to use their superior weapons on Samori Toure

(vi)      The non- Mandinka and non Muslim communities in his empire supported the French against him because he had conquered/ mistreated them.

(vii)     The British refused to support Samori Toure against the French due to their policy of non – interference.

(viii)    The French besieged Samori Capital/ blocking his retreat thereby forcing him to surrender

(ix)      The establishment of the second empire from the East denied him access to the coast thus affecting supply of arms

(x)       The loss of Baire gold mine cleared him the finances to sustain his forces.

(6 x 2 = 12 mks)

  1. (a) Give the reasons why it look long for Mozambique to achieve independence from Portugal
    • Portugal was reluctant to part with the economic wealth of Mozambique
    • Portugal was ruled by kings who had no regard for human rights
    • Portugal regarded Mozambique as one of its provinces and not  a colony
    • Portugal had succeed in suppressing revolts by Africans before nationalism took root in Mozambique
    • Lack of unity among  African until 1960’s
    • Illiteracy among Africans  in Mozambique

Any 3 x 1= 3 mks)

(b)       Explain six factors that favoured the success of FRELIMO nationalists during their struggle for independence in Mozambique

  • Use of Guerilla tactics to attack the Portuguese from different parts of country strained colonial resources.
  • The local population was recruited in the army which  out numbered the Portuguese  forces
  • Mozambique was highly forested  thus provided good  cover for  the  guerrilla  fighters  from  Portuguese war planes
  • FRELIMO fighters were working on familiar ground/ Terrain
  • The Frelimo nationalists  cultivated their own  food thus being  self sufficient in food supplies
  • The nationalist were aided financially, materially and morally by communist  countries which enabled them  to continue with the struggle
  • Support by the organization of African Unity (OAU) inspired  the nationalists to keep on  the struggle
  • The practice of Frelimo of setting up administrative structures in Liberated areas encouraged the Africans in Mozambique to support the struggle
  • The recognition of the role of women helped  the nationalist to mobilize the communities to support the struggle.
  • Elimination of ethic difference appealed to all the Mozambicans to join   in the common cause/ they were united.
  • The Frelimo leaders were  well organized./ co- ordinated the struggle effectively
  • Frelimo fighters received constant flour of information about the movement of the Portuguese troops.

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

  1. (a) List three Europeans Countries that formed the Tripple alliance before the outbreak of the First World War.
    • Germany
    • Austria – Hungary
    • Italy
    • Romania

(b) Describe six functions of the General Assembly of the United Nations (U.N)

(i)              The general Assembly liaises with the Security Council in making recommendations on maintenance of peace and security

(ii)             Discusses issues relating to international peace and security.

(iii)            It elects jointly with the Security Council, the judges of the international court of Justice/ appoints the secretary/ general

(iv)            It receives/ acts on report from Security Council and other U.N organs

(v)             It approves U.N budget/ apportions the amounts of construction to be paid by each member state.

(vi)            It elects non- permanent member of the security/ Economic/ Social fields

(vii)           It promotes the development / codification of the international law

  • It facilitates the realization of human fundamental freedoms
  • It promotes higher/ better standards of living among nations.

(Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

  1. (a) State five characteristics of the commonwealth member  states
    • Members of the commonwealth use English as the official language of communication
    • Members appreciate each others cultural values
    • Member countries co- operate in the field of Education
  • They recognize the queen/ king of England as the head  of commonwealth
    • Member countries have similar government/ institutions/ parliamentary system/ judiciary/ civil service/ military practices
    • They participate  in commonwealth games
    • They have economics ties/ the rich nations assist the poor ones with economic/ technical aid

(Any 6 x 2 = 12 mks)

(b)     Explain five challenges facing commonwealth

(i)        The commonwealth is dominated by the developed nations. This

Undermines policies/ decisions made by the less developed members

(ii)       Lacks adequate funds to finance its operations since most of the members

are from the less developed countries.

(iii)      Political instability/ civil wars in many member countries in Africa and Asia has affected the performance of the association in promoting peace/ good governance.

(iv)      Members of the commonwealth have a divided loyalty/ lack commitment due to their involvement in their organizations

(v)       Members of the commonwealth withdraw their membership at will and hence affect smooth operation of the club

(vi)      Ideological differences between the member countries/ capitalism/ communism make it difficult for the members to speak with one voice on matter of international concern.

(vii)     Personality difference between heads of states/ government have negatively affected the association.

(viii)    The association lacks an executive authority to enforce its decisions/ has no standing army

(ix)      The need to correct colonial injustices has created misunderstanding among the members thus making it difficult for it  to effectively  implement its plans

(x)       Racial discrimination reflected by lack of free movement/ restricted visa rules adopted by some counties has undermined social cohesion

(xi)      Some member countries put their national interest before those of the association thus making it difficult for the association to achieve its objectives

(Any 5 x 2 = 10 mks)

  1. (a) State three ways in which a person can become a member of parliament in Britain
    • Election of the member to the house of commons
    • Nomination of the person by the Monarch
    • Through inheritance of the house of lords
    • By virtue of office
    • By appointments due to outstanding performance

(b)       Describe six duties of the Monarch In Britain

(i)        The Monarch approves/ assents bills before they become laws

(ii)       The monarch approves all appointments to important state of offices

(iii)      The monarch is involved in enacting treaties between government and

other countries in relation to foreign policy

(iv)      The monarch summons/ prorogues/ dissolve parliament in consultation

with the prime minister.

(v)       The monarchy gives consent to all cabinet appointments

(vi)      The Monarchy has powers to pardon people who have been accused of

committing various  offences.

(vii)     The Monarch appoints bishops/ archbishops of the church of England

(viii)    The Monarch advises/ Counsels the head of government

(ix)      The monarch confers honours to persons who have rendered

distinguished/ outstanding.

(x)       The monarchy is the commander – in chief of the Armed Forces

NB:  The prime minister appoints while the monarch approves the appointments.

 

 

 

 

KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONAL COUNCIL 2010

MARKING SCHEME

HISTORY PAPER 1

SECTION A (25 marks)

 

  1. Give the meaning of history

– The study of man’s past events/activities                                                         1 x 1 = 1mark

 

  1. Identify one age-grade for elders among the Akamba.
  2. i) Junior elders / anake
  3. ii) Intermediate elders / medium Nthele

iii)       Full elders / Atumia ma Kivalo /Ithembo

  1. iv) Senior elders / Atumia ma Ithembo any 1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. State the first settlement area of the Luo during their migration from Sudan.

– Pubungu/Pakwach          1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. Name one early Christian Missionary who worked in Kenya.
  2. i) Johann Ludwig Krapf
  3. ii) Johann Rebman

iii) Jacob Erhardt                                                                                                       any 1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. State two characteristics of Independent Churches in Kenya during the colonial period.
  2. i) They were formed/started by the Africans
  3. ii) They accommodated African cultural beliefs/values

iii) Africans held senior positions/they were led by the Africans

  1. iv) The churches worked closely with the African political Associations     any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Identify the constitutional change that increased the number of African members to the legislative council in Kenya in 1957.

– The Lennox – Body constitution                                                                                          1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. Identify one Asian who took part in the struggle for independence in Kenya.
  2. i) M. Jevanjee
  3. ii) Pio Gama Pinto

iii) M.A. Desai

  1. iv) Makhan Singh       any 1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. Name one African political party whose leaders attended the second Lancaster House Conference in 1962.
  2. i) Kenya African National Union (KANU)
  3. ii) Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU)       any 1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. Identify Two Education Commissions appointed by the government of Kenya to review the Education system since independence.
  2. i) The Kenya Education commission/Ominde Commission of 1964.
  3. ii) The National Committee on Education objectives and polices/Gachathi commission of 1976.

iii) The presidential working party on the second University/Mackay Commission of 1981.

  1. iv) The Kamunge Commission 1988
  2. v) David Koeche Commission                                                                                   Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Give the main reason why the government of Kenya introduced the Constituency Development Fund.

– To speed up development/uplift peoples living standards in the constituencies.        (1 x 1 = 1 mark)

 

  1. State two ways in which the government has promoted the culture of the people of Kenya since independence.
  2. i) Encouraging people to take part in traditional dances/music/festivals
  3. ii) Establishing/preserving cultural centres/sites

iii) Licensing vernacular radio stations which enhance culture.

  1. iv) Encouraging the production/marketing of traditional handworks/crafts
  2. v) Establishment of ministries of sports, gender and culture.                           Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Identify two ways in which the government has promoted the culture of the people of Kenya since independence.
  2. i) One must be 18 years old and above.
  3. ii) A person should be a Kenyan citizen with an identity card.

iii) One must not have been convicted of any election offences or sentenced to imprisonment for a period of 12 months and above.

  1. iv) One must be of sound mind.                                                                          Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Give two special courts in Kenya.
  2. i) Kadhi’s courts
  3. ii) Military courts/criminal marital

iii) Juvenile courts/children’s courts

  1. iv) Industrial courts/special tribunals/rent restrictions/business premises tribunal, LSK       Any 2 x 1 = 2 mark

 

  1. State two duties of the leader of Government Business in Parliament in Kenya.
  2. i) Second bills moved by ministers.
  3. ii) Chairing committee meetings on all procedural motions.

iii)       Regularly consulting with the leader of official opposition.

  1. iv) Is in charge of the government’s debating team
  2. v) Notifying the house on when to adjourn.                                                       Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Identify two symbols of National Unity.
  2. i) The National Anthem
  3. ii) The Coat of Arms

iii)       The Constitution

  1. iv) The National Flag
  2. v) Parliament
  3. vi) The Presidency Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Give two reasons that can make a registered person lose citizenship in Kenya.
  2. i) If one is disroyal to the state.
  3. ii) If during war one trades/communicates with the enemy.

iii)       If one reveals the country’s secrets to another country.

  1. iv) If one is sentenced for a period of twelve months within five years from the date of registration.
  2. v) If one stays out of the country continuously for seven years without registering with the Kenyan embassy abroad.
  3. vi) If registration was obtained through fraud. Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Give one type of human rights.
  2. i) Economic rights
  3. ii) Political rights

iii) Social/cultural rights

  1. iv) Solidarity rights Any 1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

 

 

      SECTION B (45 marks)

  1. a) Give five reasons which influenced the migration of the plain Nilotes to Kenya during the pre-colonial period.
  2. i) They moved in search of pasture and water for their livestock.
  3. ii) Due to outbreak of disease/epidermics

iii)       Pressure/raids from other communities forced them to move to safer areas.

  1. iv) Family/clan disputes forced them to migrate
  2. v) There was over population/population pressure in their original homeland.
  3. vi) They moved due to drought/famine

vii) The spirit of adventure made them search for new lands.

 

  1. b) Explain five results of the migration and settlement of the Maasai in Kenya during the pre-colonial period.
  2. i) They displaced some communities that they found in areas that they settled.
  3. ii) Their settlement led to increased population in the region.

iii)       They intermarried with their neighbours. This strengthened their relations.

  1. iv) Some section of the Maasai (Kwavi) became cultivators/assimilated
  2. v) There was ethnic conflict due to cattle raids/land for settlement.
  3. vi) There was borrowing/exchange of cultural practices among the communities

vii) There was increased trade between the Maasai and their neighbours.

viii) They influenced the socio-political organization of the Nandi who created the institution of Orkoyoit similar to Oloibon of the Maasai.                                                    Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks

 

  1. a) Give three reasons why the early visitors came to the Kenyan Coast before 1500A.D.
  2. i) They wanted to participate in the trade/control the commercial activities along the coast.
  3. ii) Some came as political/religious refugees

iii) Some came as explorers/wanted to find out about the resources along the coast

  1. iv) They wanted to spread their religion.
  2. v) They wanted to establish settlements along the coast Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks

 

  1. b) Explain six factors that contributed to the development of trade between the Kenyan Coast and outside world by 1900.
  2. i) Availability of items of trade encouraged traders to come to the coast.
  3. ii) The high demand for goods/trade items from Kenyan coast by consumers in the outside world led to increased trade.

iii)  The existence of local trade among the Africans along the coast provided a base upon which Indian    Ocean trade developed.

  1. iv) The Monsoon winds facilitated the movement of vessels/ships to and from the coast thus enabling the merchants to take part in the trade.
  2. v) The Indian Ocean provided access to traders from Asia and Europe.
  3. vi) The relative peace/political stability provided conducive environment for trade.

vii) The availability of credit facilities from Indian Banyans/money lenders enabled many people to take part in trade.

viii) Existence of enterprising merchants at the coast/foreign lands promoted trading links enabled trade to flourish.

  1. ix) The natural harbours along the coast ensured safe docking of ships for loading and unloading of items of trade.
  2. x) Advancement in ship/boat building led to better sailing vessels thus increased trading activities to and from the coast. Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

 

  1. 20. a) State three socio-economic reasons why Britain colonized Kenya in the 19th Century.
  2. i) To obtain raw materials for her industries.
  3. ii) To stop slave trade/establish legitimate trade.

iii)       To establish market for her manufactured goods.

  1. iv) To protect her trading empire from other European powers.
  2. v) To protect Christian Missionaries who were already operating in Kenya.
  3. vi) To invest surplus capital in Kenya

vii) To impose their cultivation/culture.                                                             Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks

 

  1. b) Explain six factors that contributed to the formation of Political Associations in Kenya before 1939.
  2. i) Africans organized themselves to fight for the return of their land which had been alienated for Europeans settlers.
  3. ii) The association offered a forum for the Africans to demand representation in the Legco.

iii) The introduction of the Kipande system limited their movement which was resented by the Africans.

  1. iv) Introduction of taxation was oppressive because it made Africans work for Europeans against their
  2. v) They were meant to work for long hours and yet they received low wages.
  3. vi) Africans were against the introduced forced labour by colonial administrators.

vii) The prohibition of the Africans to grow cash crop denied them participation in economic development of their country.

viii) Racial discrimination practiced by the European created ill-feelings among the Africans.

  1. ix) The limited educational opportunities of the Africans made them to feel inferior.
  2. x) The desire of Africans to maintain their independence without foreign interferences.
  3. xi) The introduction of the destocking policy/undermining African culture.  Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

 

  1. a) State three ways in which the government of Kenya facilitated the acquisition of land for Africans after 1963.
  2. i) Resettling people in the irrigation schemes.
  3. ii) Encouraging people to form co-operative societies/land buying companies.

iii)       Opening up the former white highlands to willing buyers

  1. iv) Giving/providing loans to those who were willing to buy land.
  2. v) Consolidation/adjudication of land to enable farmers to maximize production.
  3. vi) Issuing of land title deeds to make ownership legal/lease land transfers.        Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks

 

  1. b) Explain six challenges facing the agricultural sector in Kenya today.
  2. i) Poor infrastructure in some parts of the country has led to great losses of farm produce thus reducing earnings of farmers.
  3. ii) The unstable prices of agricultural commodities on the local/world market has discouraged farmers.

iii)       Various parts of the country have been hit by drought/famine thus forcing the government to provide relief food.

  1. iv) Farmers produce is often destroyed by pests after harvest leading to food shortages/poor storage.
  2. v) Poor technology/use of traditional methods has contributed to low yields.
  3. vi) Politically instigated ethnic clashes have discouraged farmers from carrying out immense farming due to insecurity.

vii) The population of Kenya has been growing faster than gains made in the agricultural sector.

viii) Corrupt government officials have grabbed/sold research land thereby affecting the operations of research institutions/mismanagement of funds for agricultural development.

  1. ix) Farming has become a costly venture for most farmers are not able to meet the high costs of farm inputs.
  2. x) Overproduction of similar agricultural products leads to wastage due to lack of buyers.
  3. xi) Shortage of agricultural extension officers has made it difficult for farmers to get advice on how to improve yields.

xii) Mismanagement of cooperatives has impoverished farmers.

xiii) Competition from COMESA/Industrialized nations has frustrated Kenyan farmers.

 

 

      SECTION C (30 marks)

  1. 22. a) Give the structure of the provincial administration in Kenya.
  2. i) The province is headed by a provincial commissioner.
  3. ii) The province is divided into districts each headed by a District Commissioner.

iii)       The District is sub-divided into divisions each headed by a District Officer/Divisional officer.

  1. iv) The Division is divided into locations each headed by a Chief
  2. v) The location is then divided into sub-locations each headed by an Assistant chief.      5 x 1 = 5 marks

 

  1. b) Describe five functions of the president of the Republic of Kenya.
  2. i)  Being the head of state, the president represents the people locally and internationally.
  3. ii) Determines the parliamentary life/calendar by opening/prologuing/dissolving it.

iii)        Appoints the cabinet ministers/senior civil servants.

  1. iv) Chairs cabinet meetings where matters of national importance/policies are made.
  2. v)  Appoints senior officers in the armed forces in his/her capacity as commander-in-chief of the armed
  3. vi) Leads the people of Kenya during national celebrations/important national functions.

vii)  Grants freedom/pardons a convicted person unconditionally.

viii) Assents the bills passed by the National Assembly.

  1. ix) Attends/participates in parliamentary proceedings.
  2. x)   Receives/hosts heads/envoys of foreign countries who visit Kenya.
  3. xi) Can declare a state of emergency for a maximum of 14 days when the security of the country is

xii)  Confers honours on people who have rendered distinguished service.

xiii) Ensures that the constitution is safe guarded so that Kenyans enjoy their rights.

 

  1. a) Give three reasons why the constitution is important in Kenya.
  2. i) It defines the structure/outlines the functions and powers of various branches of government.
  3. ii) It clearly states the rights/responsibilities of individuals.

iii) It spells out the responsibilities of those in power/limits their authority/promotes good governance.

  1. iv) It ensures equality of all Kenyans.
  2. v) It is the basis of all legislation in the country. Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks

 

  1. b) Explain six factors that may undermine the administration of justice in Kenya.
  2. i) Lack of impartiality during trials may lead to unfair judgement.
  3. ii) Censoring judges publicly on decisions made in court may influence the final judgement/political interference.

iii) Corrupt practices in courts of law may lead to unfair/oppressive decisions.

  1. iv) Confining suspects in remand for longer periods without presenting then to a court of law for prosecutions.
  2. v) Failure to protect the legal rights of the ordinary people when they conflict with the rich and powerful.
  3. vi) Lack of commitment/inability by the police to carry out thorough investigations on suspected criminal activities.

vii) The inability of ordinary people to meet the costs of prolonged court cases.

viii) Lack of knowledge regarding legal procedures hence find themselves implicated unfairly.

  1. ix) Failure by the legal officers to attend to cases promptly due to pressure of work/inadequate legal officers to handle the many cases.
  2. x) Use of outdated colonial laws which do not address the current/contemporary issues/lack of modern technology.
  3. xi) Lack of one common law derails the effective administration of justice. Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

 

  1. a) Identify five stages in the preparation of the national budget.
  2. i) Each government ministry prepares its estimates.
  3. ii) The Ministries are forwarded to the ministry of finance.

iii) The Ministry of Finance compiles the estimates into a single budget/the proposed budget.

  1. iv) The proposed/compiled budget is discussed by the cabinet.
  2. v) The government announces the budget day.
  3. vi) The Minister of Finance presents/reads the budget before parliament.

vii) Parliament discusses/debates/approves the budget. Any 5 x 1 = 5 marks

 

  1. b) Explain why it is important for the government to prepare the national budget annually.
  2. i) It enables the government to identify sources of revenue that will be required to meet its financial obligations.
  3. ii) It enables the government to explain to the public that tax structure/set the tax levels.

iii) It ensures that there is a balance in the country’s revenue and expenditure hence avoiding budget deficit.

  1. iv) The government is able to identify ways of spending without any wastage.
  2. v) Parliament is able to monitor public resource utilization through its watchdog committees.
  3. vi) It enables the government to identify/prioritize the development projects to finance in the coming year.

vii) The government is able to assess its performance in the previous year and improve where necessary.

viii) The government is able to set aside some funds to be used in case of emergencies in the course of the financial year.

  1. ix) The budget provides useful information to individuals/organizations that may be interested in keeping track of government expenditure/enhances accountability and transparency in the eyes of the public.
  2. x) The government is able to win confidence among local and international development partners/donors through its plans and policies spelt out in the budget.
  3. xi) Ensure equitable share of resources and balanced development.           Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks

 

KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONAL COUNCIL 2010

MARKING SCHEME

HISTORY PAPER 2

SECTION A (25 marks)

 

  1. State the scientific theory that explains the origin of human beings.

– The Evolution theory/Darwin                                                                            1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. State two uses of stone tools by early people during the Old Stone Age period.
  2. i) For skinning animals after hunting.
  3. ii) For digging uproots

iii) For cutting meat

  1. iv) For sharpening one/wood
  2. v) For scraping animals skins/softening
  3. vi) For killing animals during hunting

vii) For protecting/defence                                                                                        any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Identify the method used to plant cereal crops when early agriculture began.

– The broadcasting method                                                                                              1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. Name two metals that were used as currency in pre-colonial Africa.
  2. i) Iron
  3. ii) Gold

iii) Copper

  1. iv) Silver
  2. v) Bronze

 

  1. State one advantage of using the pipeline over vehicles in transporting oil.
  2. i) The pipeline delivers oil faster than vehicles.
  3. ii) It is safer to transport oil by pipeline than vehicles

iii)       The pipeline ensures regular/continuous supply of oil to required areas/depots.

  1. iv) It is easier to maintain the pipeline than vehicles. 1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. Give the two main items of the Trans-Saharan trade.
  2. i) Gold
  3. ii) Salt

 

  1. Give tow social functions of the ancient city of Athens in Greece.
  2. i) It was a cultural centre/music/art/theatre
  3. ii) It was an educational centre

iii)       It was a sports centre

  1. iv) It was a religious centre Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Name any chartered company that was used to administer Tanganyika during the process of colonisation.

– The German East Africa Company                                                                               1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. Which was the main factor that unified the communities of the Shona Kingdom during the pre-colonial period?

– The Mwari religious cult/Mlimo/religion                                                                     1 x 1= 1 mark

 

  1. State two functions of the Lukiko in Buganda Kingdom during the 19th Century.
  2. i) It advised the Kabaka.
  3. ii) It represented the wishes of the people.

iii) It assisted in settling disputes/acted as final court of appeal.

  1. iv) It directed the collection of taxes/how the wealth of the kingdom would be spent.
  2. v) It was the law formulating body in the Kingdom.
  3. vi) It assisted/no general/administration Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Give one economic reason which made European Countries to scramble for colonies in Africa.
  2. i) To obtain raw materials for the industries.
  3. ii) To search for markets for the manufactured goods.

iii)       To acquire areas to invest their surplus capital                                       Any 1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. State one way in which the Ndebele benefited after the British-Ndebele War of 1893 to 1896.
  2. i) The Ndebele Indunas were made headmen.
  3. ii) The Shona police were removes from Matebeleland. Any 1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

  1. Identify two economic results of the First World War.
  2. i) European governments spent huge sums of money.
  3. ii) There was massive destruction of property.

iii)       It led to economic depression/employment/starvation/unemployment. Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Give two principal organs of the United Nations.
  2. i) The General Assembly
  3. ii) The Security Council

iii)       The Economic and Social Council

  1. iv) The Secretariat
  2. v) The Trusteeship Council
  3. vi) The international Court of Justice Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. Identify two ways in which Mwalimu Julius Nyerere promoted the development of Education in Tanzania after independence.
  2. i) He established the universities of Dar-es-Salaam and Sokoine
  3. ii) He made Kiswahili the medium of instruction in schools.

iii)       He made education to be free and compulsory from primary school to university.

  1. iv) He popularized the philosophy of “Education for self reliance”
  2. v) He introduced Adult education.         Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

 

  1. 16. State one condition that a country should fulfill in order to become a member of the Non-aligned Movement.
  2. i) A country should be independent.
  3. ii) A country should not be a member of either NATO or WARSAW pact military.

 

  1. Identify one parliamentary duty of the Monarch in Britain.
  2. i) Summons parliament after a general election.
  3. ii) Prologues parliament

iii) Dissolves parliament

  1. iv) Assents bills of parliament
  2. v) Nominates members to the House of Lords.                                                 Any 1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

SECTION B = (45 marks)

  1. a) State five reasons why early people domesticated crops and animals during the Neolithic period.
  2. i) Due to increased Human population more food was required.
  3. ii) There was competition for food between human beings and animals.

iii) Over hunting developed stocks of animal on which human beings relied on for food.

  1. iv) Hunting and gathering had become tiresome/insecure.
  2. v) Calamities such as bush fire/floods destroyed vegetation/drove away animals.
  3. vi) Some crops and animals had economic value.

vii) Animals were domesticated to provide security.

viii) There was a change in climate which caused aridity/weather sometimes hindered gathering and hunting.                                                                                                           Any 5 x 1 = 5 marks

  1. b) Explain five causes of food shortages to Africa today.
  2. i) Many parts of Africa experience little or no rain at all over several years leading to crop failure and hence food shortages/natural hazards.
  3. ii) The rapid population growth rate has overtaken food production rate resulting into food shortages.

iii)       Inadequate/food storage facilities had contributed to food wastages as farmers cannot store store food for a long period.

  1. iv) Poor state of roads in many African countries hinders transportation of food from the areas of surplus to those of deficit.
  2. v) Low prices of food stuff has discouraged many farmers who may have invested so much capital leading to food shortages.
  3. vi) Many farmers in Africa lack enough capital to buy required farm inputs.

vii) Due to crop diseases and pest, a lot of food is destroyed either on the farms or in stores resulting to food shortages.

viii) The emphasis on cash crop farming at the expense of food crops has contributed to low food production leading to food shortages.

  1. ix) Environmental degradation through deforestation/overgrazing of animals had led to soil erosion leading to wasteland, hence low food production/desertification.
  2. x) Civil wars in many African countries have displaced people from their farms and therefore diverted their attention from farming resulting in food shortages.
  3. xi) Poor food policies have discouraged farmers as they are not given enough incentives incase of crop failure/poor economic planning.

xii) The young-able bodied persons migrate to urban centres thus leaving farming to the aged who are not able to contribute much towards food production.

xiii) HIV and AIDS pandemic has impacted negatively on the labour force in food production.

xiv) Poor land tenure system/land fragmentation has reduced the acreage that would have been used for production scarcity.

  1. xv) Over reliance/dependence on famine relief food/other forms of aid has made people not to look for permanent solutions to food shortages.

xvi) Lack of modern farming methods her led to low food production.            Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks

 

  1. a) Give three problems faced by factory workers in Europe during the industrial revolution.
  2. i) They were paid low wages/salaries
  3. ii) They worked for long hours

iii) They were exposed to accidents

  1. iv) Accidents victims were laid off without compensation.
  2. v) Inadequate housing made them live in slums.
  3. vi) They suffered from diseases due to poor sanitation/pollution.                    Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks

 

  1. b) Explain six factors that have promoted industrialization in South Africa.
  2. i) The availability of many sources of energy to provide the required power of industrialization.
  3. ii) The existence of varied mineral resources to sustain the process of industrialization.

iii) The presence of well developed transport network/infrastructure to facilitate the movement of raw materials and finished industrial goods to the market.

  1. iv) The availability of both internal and external markets for their manufactured goods.
  2. v) The availability of both skilled and unskilled manpower required for industrialization.
  3. vi) The availability of capital generated from South Africa trade in other goods has enabled her to set up industries.

vii) The government’s sound industrial policies which encouraged both local and foreign investors to boost industrialization.

viii) The high quality of goods has led to increased demand for South Africans manufactured goods.

  1. ix) The political instability in the country since the end of apartehid era has created a conducive environment

for industrial development.                                                                            Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

 

  1. a) Give three methods used by European powers to establish colonial rule in Africa.
  2. i) Military conquest/expenditions
  3. ii) They signed treaties/agreements with African rulers/diplomacy/collaboration

iii)       Deception/treachery/luring Africans with European goods.

  1. iv) Chartered trading companies
  2. v) Playing off communities against each other in order to weaken.

 

  1. b) Explain results of the collaboration between the Buganda Agreements of 1900.
  2. i) It led to the loss of independence.
  3. ii) Introduction of Christianity and European influence in buganda.

iii) Islamic influence declined.

  1. iv) Buganda got protection from the British against their traditional economic e.g Bunyoro.
  2. v) Kabakas power were reduced in the peace of the growing educated member of the Lukiko.
  3. vi) Kabaka gained recognition and was referred to as his luglilness.

vii) Buganda an administration position in the colonial administration and was used to conquer other communities.

viii) Buganda advanced more economically than other communities as it acquired European manufactured goods e.g cloth, guns.

  1. ix) Buganda benefited from Western Education and medicine. Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

 

  1. a) State three ways used by nationalists in ghana to fight for independence.
  2. i) They formed political parties.
  3. ii) They used boycotts/demonstrations/strikes/go-slows.

iii)       They organized political rallies to mobilise mass support.

  1. iv) They used newspapers to articulate their views.
  2. v) They used the legislative council
  3. vi) They composed songs/poems to attack colonialism.

vii) They used trade unions.

viii) They used international forum.                                                                    Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks

 

  1. b) Explain six factors that led to the development of African Nationalism in Ghana.
  2. i) Inadequate African representation in the Legislative council based discontent among the Ghanaians.
  3. ii) Loss of powers by the traditional African chiefs created discontent against the colonial government.

iii) The need to guard against possible land alienation by the British united the Africans.

  1. iv) Introduction of taxation by the colonial government was resented by Ghanaians.
  2. v) The meagre earnings by Africans from the sale of cocoa to Europeans created discontent among them.
  3. vi) The order by the colonial government that farmers uproot their crops due to prevalence of the “swollen shoot” disease upset them.

vii) Then involvement of the ex-servicemen in the Second World War inspired them to fight for their independence.

viii) The attainment of independence by India/Pakistan in 1947 encouraged the Ghanaians to demand for their right to govern themselves.

  1. ix) The existence of young educated Ghanaians who had understood the ideals of democracy/freedom who inspired the masses towards a worthy cause.
  2. x) High rate of unemployment among the Africans created resentment/discontent.
  3. xi) The United Nations Charter’s declaration of the importance of political independence for all people inspired the Ghanaians and other leaders.

xii) The charismatic leadership provided by Kwame Nkrumah united the people in their struggle against colonial domination.

xiii) The selective granting of trading licenses to Europeans traders while denying the same to the Africans created discontent.       Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

 

      SECTION C (30 Marks)

  1. a) Give three conditions which one had to fulfil in order to become a French Citizen in Senegal.
  2. i) Literate/able to read and write in French.
  3. ii) Able to speak in French

iii)  Be a Christian

  1. iv) One must have worked in the French Civil service/be loyal in the French government/military service.
  2. v) Practice monogamy                                                                                        Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks

 

  1. b) Explain six differences between the use of British indirect rule and the French assimilation policy.
  2. i) The British used traditional rulers as chiefs while the French appointed assimilated whereas chiefs to become chiefs.
  3. ii) African traditional rulers under British rule retained most of their powers whereas chiefs under French rule had limited powers.

iii) British colonies were administered as separate territories while French colonies were administered as provinces of France.

  1. iv) Most French administrators were represented in the French Chamber of Deputies in France while in British colonies Laws wee made by the Colonial Legislative Assemblies.
  2. v) Africans in French colonies were military officers while the British administrators were both as provinces and non-professionals.
  3. vi) Laws used to govern French colonies were made in the chamber of Deputies in France while British colonies Laws were made by the Colonial Legislative Assemblies.

vii) Assimilated Africans in French colonies became full French citizens while in the British colonies, educated Africans remained colonial subjects.

viii) British indirect rule preserved African cultures while assimilation undermined African culture.                                                                                                                                  Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

 

  1. a) State the role played by United States of America in ending the Second World War.
  2. i) The U.S.A provided modern military equipment to the allied forces.
  3. ii) She gave financial support to the allied forces.

iii)       She provided military personnel to the allied powers.

  1. iv) S.A blockaded the Panama Canal against the central powers.
  2. v) She dropped atomic bombs at Horishoma and Nagasaki which forced Japan to surrender.

 

  1. b) Explain six causes of the Cold War after 1945.
  2. i) The disagreements between the Soviet Union and the United States of America over reduction of arms led to arms race.
  3. ii) The occupation of Eastern Europe by Soviet Union caused fear among U.S.A and its allies in Western Europe/Iron curtain policy by the USSR.

iii) The ideological differences pursued by the U.S.A and U.S.S.R created mistrust/suspicion among them leading to hostility.

  1. iv) The domination of United Nations by United States of America and her allies was checked by U.S.S.R through the use of her veto power thus increasing the tension.
  2. v) The involvement of both United States of America and U.S.S.R in European conflicts in the late 1940s created tension among them.
  3. vi) America’s Marshal plan to revive European economies after the war made U.S.S.R to counteract by arming a similar one/comical thus enhancing tension.

vii) Formation of military alliances/N.A.T.O by United States of America and her allies led to U.S.S.R and her allies to form a similar alliance/Warsaw pact thus intensifying the rivalry.

viii) Construction of the Berlin wall by U.S.S.R in Germany to block Western after the Second World War.                                                                                                     Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

 

  1. a) Identify three duties performed by the Secretary General of the new East African Community established in 2001.
  2. i) Is the head of secretariat.
  3. ii) Authorizes expenditure on behalf of the members.

iii)       Is the secretary to the summit/take minutes

  1. iv) Keep records of the proceedings.
  2. v) Implements decisions adopted by East African Community Summit.
  3. vi) Prepares agenda for the meeting any 3 x 1 = 3 marks
  4. b) Explain six benefits of the new East African Community established in 2001 to its members.
  5. i) There is wider market for different types of goods produced by each member states.
  6. ii) The citizens of member states buy goods at fair prices due to low tariffs levied on goods.

iii) Opening of border closed establishing a common visa/East African passport has boosted free movement of people within the region.

  1. iv) The community provides a forum for heads of states to discuss issues harmoniously thus promoting mutual understanding/co-operation/friendship.
  2. v) There are employment opportunities for people of member countries in the established common services.
  3. vi) Establishment of the common market create room for enhanced economic development of member countries/spurs greater industrial growth.

vii) The member countries are working together towards establishing East African Federation in order to apply common laws.

viii) There is improvement in transport and communication network to facilitate the movement of people and goods.                                                                                            Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011  HISTORY

 

MARKING SCHEME PAPER 1

SECTION A (25 marks)

 

1          Give two unwritten sources of information on History and Government.   (2 marks)

  1. Oral traditions/oral source
  2. Archaeology/paleontology
  • Genetics
  1. Linguistics
  2. Anthropology

Any 2×1 = 2 marks

2          What was the main reason for the migration of the Eastern Bantu from Shugwaya during

Pre-colonial period.                                                                                        (1 mark)

  1. Due to attacks by the Galla

1×1=1 mark

3          Give two reasons why Kenyan Communities fought against each other during the pre-

Colonial period.                                                                                              (2 marks)

  1. Competition for land for cultivation/settlement.
  2. Competition for water/pasture.
  • To demonstrate their military power.
  1. To raid for cattle.

Any 2×1=2 marks

4          Identify the two main items of trade from the interior of Kenya during the long distance

Trade.                                                                                                             (2 marks)

  1. Ivory
  2. Slaves

5          Identify two contributions made by the early Christian Missionaries in the field of

Education in Kenya.                                                                                      (2 marks)

  1. They set up schools/encouraged Africans to go to school.
  2. They taught Africans how to read/write.
  • They taught Africans vocational Skills.
  1. They translated the Bible into African Languges
  2. They wrote books/dictionary

Any 2×1 = 2 marks

 

6          Give the meaning of the term ‘national integration’                                    (1 mark)

  1. It is the process of bringing together people of diverse backgrounds in a country.

1×1=1 mark

7          What constitutional amendment made Kenya return to a multi-party state?  (1 mark)

  1. Repeal of section 2A of the constitution in 1991.

1×1=1 mark

8          Name the document which contains the Rights of the Child in Kenya.       (1 mark)

  1. The Children’s Act of 2001

9          Identify two economic benefits of the Kenya-Uganda railway during the colonial period.

(2 marks)

  1. It facilitated the transportation of goods/services.
  2. It led to the development of urban centres.
  • It facilitated the movement of traders/promoted trade.
  1. It opened up the interior for economic development e.g Plantation Agri & Industry
  2. It led to the creation of employment opportunities.
  3. It led to the development of other forms of transport & communication e.g roads & telecommunication
  • It was the major source of revenue for colonial Authority

10        Give two ways through which the white settlers acquired land in Kenya during the

Colonial period.                                                                                             (2 marks)

  1. The colonial government provided land to the settlers.
  2. The white settlers bought land from the colonial government.
  • The colonial government passed land legislations that encouraged white settlers to own land.

Any 2×1=2 marks

 

11        State two problems faced by trade union movement during the colonial period in

Kenya.                                                                                                             (2 marks)

  1. It had insufficient funds to run its activities.
  2. The colonial government harassed its leaders.
  • Constant wrangling among the leaders which weakened the movement/poor leadership.
  1. Most people did not support trade unions due to ignorance.

Any 2×1 =2 marks

 

 

12        State one change introduced by the Lyttleton constitution of 1954 that benefitted the

Africans in the struggle for independence.                                                    (1 mark)

  1. It led to the establishment of a multi-racial council of ministers to replace the Governor’s executive council.
  2. The ban on political organizations was lifted/allowed political organizations to operate at district level.

1×1 = 1 mark

 

13        What was the main contribution of Thomas Joseph Mboya to the History of Kenya?

  1. He led/organized the trade union movement.

1×1 = 1 mark

 

14        State the main functions of parliament in Kenya.                                        (1 mark)

  1. To make laws

1×1 =1 mark

 

15        Give one member of the AEMO at its inception in 1957.                            (1 mark)

  1. Daniel Arap Moi
  2. Masinde muliro
  • Lawrence Oguda
  1. James muimi
  2. Tom Mboya
  3. Ronald Ngala
  • Bernard Mate
  • Oginga Odinga

Any 1×1=1 mark

 

16        Name the education commission that recommended the introduction of 8.4.4 education

System in Kenya.                                                                                           (1 mark)

  1. Mackay Report/Commission. 1×1 = 1 mark

 

17        Give two external sources of Government revenue in Kenya.                      (2 marks)

  1. Loans.
  2. Grants.
  • Donations. Any 2×1 = 2 marks

 

SECTION B (45 marks)

18        (a)       State five economic activities of the Borana during the pre-colonial period.

(5 marks)

  1. They participated in trade.
  2. They kept livestock.
  • They hunted wild animals.
  1. They were gathers.
  2. They practiced crafts.
  3. They practiced fishing.
  • They made iron tools.
  • They grew food crops.

Any 5 marks x 1= 5 marks

 

(b)       Describe the social organization of the Maasai during the pre-colonial period.

(10 marks)

  1. The lowest social unit was the family which comprised of the father, his wife/wives and children.
  2. Several related families formed a clan.
  • The Maasai were organized into age groups age sets which were made up of people who were circumcised at the same period.
  1. There was a warrior class whose duty was to defend the community/conduct raids.
  2. The Maasai believed in the existence of a supreme God Enkai, who was the creator of the universe.
  3. There was a religious leader, Laibon who mediated between the community and Enkai.
  • They offered sacrifices to God in special places/celebrated the century that mark graduation of Martin
  • They believed in the existence of ancestral spirits whom they revered.

Any 5 points x2 = 10 marks

 

 

 

 

19        (a)       State three reasons for the coming of the Portuguese to the Kenyan Coast in the

15th Century.

  1. They wanted to find a sea route to India.
  2. They wanted to spread Christianity/reduce the Muslim influence.
  • They wanted to take part in the Coastal trade.
  1. To control strategic points on the East-African Coast from other European rivals/to act as a supply base for their sailing vessels.
  2. Due to desire for exploration/adventure.

Any 3×1 = 3 marks

 

(b)       Explain six effects of the Portuguese rule on the East African Coast.    (12 marks)

  1. The Portuguese built fort Jesus for defence purpose which later became a tourist attraction.
  2. Their harsh and cruel manner of suppressing rebellions led to loss of lives.
  • They introduced new food crops which are staple foods for many Kenyans.
  1. Constant rebellions against the Portuguese rule interfered with the trading activities leading to its decline.
  2. The coastal towns that resisted Portuguese rule were destroyed and left in ruins.
  3. They educated the coastal people on how to use animal manure in farming and thus increasing crop yields.
  • Some words borrowed from Portuguese language were used to enrich Kiswaili language.
  • The Portuguese imposed heavy taxation which impoverished the coastal people.
  1. They fostered good relation between the E.A and India

Any 6×2 = 12 marks

 

20        (a)       Identify three methods used by the British to establish their rule in Kenya.

(3 marks)

  1. Signing treaties between colonial agents and Africans rulers/collaboration.
  2. Use of military attacks against unfriendly communities/ use of force
  • Establishing administrative stations/operational basis.
  1. Offering gifts to friendly chiefs/treachery.
  2. Use of missionaries to pacify Africans through preaching.

Any 3×1=3 marks

 

 

 

 

(b)       Explain six results of the Nandi resistance against British occupation.  (12 marks)

  1. The land belonging to the Nandi was alienated for white settlement.
  2. The Nandi lost their independence as the British established their rule.
  • The Nandi were resettled in reserves where they could not carry out their farming activities.
  1. They were forced to live as squatters on European farms where they provided cheap labour.
  2. There was massive loss of life as the British forces raided/carried our punitive expeditions.
  3. The Nandi lost property which was either destroyed or confiscated by the British.
  • The Nandi lost their military superiority in the region as they were subdue by the British.
  • The Nandi warriors were conscripted into the colonial security forces.

Any 6×2 = 12 marks

 

21        (a)       State five demands made by the East African Association (EAA) to the British

Colonial Government in Kenya.                                                        (5 marks)

  1. They demanded for the return of alienated land.
  2. They wanted the colonial government to abolish hut/poll tax.
  • They demanded for the abolition of the Kipande.
  1. They demanded for better working and living conditions.
  2. They demanded that elections to the legislative council be on a common roll.
  3. They demanded for the abolition of forced labour.
  • They demanded for more education for Africans.
  • They demanded an end to compulsory destocking.
  1. They demanded for the revocation of colonial status

Any 5×1 = 5 marks

 

(b)       Explain five factors that promoted the rise of African nationalism in Kenya after

1954                                                                                                    (10 mrks)

  1. Acquisistion of Western Education by many Africans enabled them to understand political developments at international level and forcefully demanded for independence.
  2. The experiences of the ex-soldiers in the second world war made them realize that Europeans were not superior hence the demand for self rule.
  • The realization by Britain that colonies were expensive to administer hence the need to grant them self rule. The rise of power of the British labour per
  1. The granting of independence to India in 1947 inspired Africans to demand for political independence.
  2. The support given by pan-Africansists in demanding for political independence gave Africans confidence to press for political freedom.
  3. The decolonization policy by the United Nations inspired African nationalists to press on for independence.
  • The failure by the colonial government to reward the ex-world war II soldiers increased the agitation for independence.
  • Signing of Atlantic charts in 1941

Any 5×2 = 10 marks

 

SECTION C (30 marks)

 

22        (a)       State three circumstances that can make a Kenyan citizen to be denied the right

To life.                                                                                                (3 marks)

  1. When defending one self/property
  2. When effecting a lawful arrest
  • When preventing escape of a lawfully detailed person
  1. When preventing a person from committing a crime/folony
  2. In a situation of war
  3. When suppressing a riot/rebellion/mutiny

Any 3×1 = 3 marks

 

 

(b)       Explain six Civic responsibilities of a Kenyan citizen.                                (12 marks)

  1. A responsible citizen pays tax to enable the government meet its financial obligation
  2. To participate in community development activities to improve the welfare of people in the community.
  • To participate in the democratic process by electing leaders/being elected to ensure good governance.
  1. To obey laws so as to enhance peace in the society.
  2. Takes care of the environment in order to promote healthy living.
  3. Prevents/fights corruption to promote proper utilization of resources by all.
  • Promote/protects the rights and freedom of all people in society for harmonious co-existence.
  • Promotes the rule of law by reporting wrong doers/law breakers to the police.
  1. To participate in National debates/Barazas.

Any 6×2 =12 marks

 

 

 

23        (a)       Give three reasons why general elections are important in Kenya. (3 marks)

  1. They provide Kenyans with an opportunity to choose political leaders.
  2. They enable Kenyans to exercise their democratic rights.
  • They offer alternative ideas of running the government through different political parties manifestos.
  1. It is a constitutional requirement.
  2. They make elected leaders/prospective leaders work hard to ensure that they are reelected/ elected.

Any 3×1 =3 marks

 

(b)       Explain six functions of the body in charge of elections in Kenya.  (12 marks)

  1. To maintain and revise the voters’ register to ensure it is up to date.
  2. To prepare, distribute and ensure safety of election materials/pooling stations.
  • To conduct voter education in the country in order to prepare citizen for the voting exercise.
  1. To conduct and supervise elections so as to endure they are free and fair.
  2. To conduct language proficiency tests for candidates interested in for different posts before nomination is carried out.
  3. To announce and provide a time-table to be followed during the election period.
  • To receive nomination papers from the candidates cleared to vie by the political parties.
  • To announce the results and declare the winners for the respective seats.

 

24        (a)       Identify three social functions of local authorities.                          (3 marks)

  1. They issue trade licenses.
  2. They provide market areas.
  • They provide employment opportunities.
  1. They approve building plans/provision of housing services.
  2. They impose cess/other levies.
  3. Provision of education services e.g. ministry of primary schools
  • Provision of health/sanitation services e.g.
  • Provision of security and fire bridge services

Any 3×1 = 3 marks

 

(b)       Explain six challenges facing local authorities in Kenya.    (12 marks)

  1. Most local authorities have inadequate funds hence not able to provide quality services.
  2. Increased population has led to congestion in urban centres hence overstretching the social amenities.
  • Corruption/mismanagement of funds by some officers has made if difficult for the local authorities to pay its employees and provide quality services.
  1. Some local authorities are too small to be able to sustain themselves.
  2. Influential politicians interfere with the running of the local authorities hence making it difficult for them to operate efficiently. Lack of authority from central Government.
  3. Increased crime rate has led to vandalization of properties belonging to local authorities hence leading to heavy losses.
  • The presence of street families/children has contributed to insecurity/put strain on provision of social services.
  • Slums have mushroomed which have interfered with proper planning leading to poor service delivery/poverty eradication.
  1. Poor disposal of waste has resulted to environment degradation leading to outbreaks of diseases/epidemics.
  2. Shortage of quality material/shortage of personnel.
  3. Traffic congestion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY 2011

 

MARKING SCHEME PAPER 2

 

SECTION A (25marks)

 

1          Give two archaeological sources of information on History and Government.                                                                                                                                                                     (2marks)

  1. Tools/utensils/ornaments/onions used by man
  2. Weapons used by man
  • Settlements/ruins of the past/rock paintings
  1. Remains of human/animals
  2. Plant remains.
  3. Garments/ornaments
  • Coins used by man

Any 2×1 =2 marks

 

2          Give two reasons that made early human beings to live in groups during the Stone Age

Period.                                                                                                           (2 marks)

  1. For companionship
  2. For security
  • To share resources
  1. To help one another Any 2×1 =2 marks

 

3          Identify two ways through which early agriculture spread in Africa.          (2 marks)

  1. Through migration
  2. Through trade
  • Through intermarriages
  1. Through wars

 

4          State two limitations of using animal transport.                                           (2 marks)

  1. Animal are affected by poor health/injuries/attacked by wild animals
  2. Rugged terrain/extreme weather conditions hampers the movement of animals
  • Animal transport has limited carrying capacity
  1. Animal transport is time consuming/slow
  2. Animal transport is cumbersome. Some animals are stubborn
  3. Animal transport is limited to day-time and not right time.

 

5          Why was silent trade practiced by Trans-Saharan traders? (Open)              (1 mark)

  • Due to language barrier/ lack of common language.

 

6          Identify the main factor that led to the growth of an ancient town of Meroe.      (1 mark)

  • Existence of iron ore.

 

7          What was the main function of the Council of elders among Africa societies during the

Pre-colonial period?                                                                                       (1 mark)

  • They mediated/settled disputes/made peace in the community.

 

8          State two social factors that led to the scramble for colonies in Africa by European

Powers.                                                                                                           (2 marks)

  1. The need to abolish slave trade
  2. The desire to spread Christianity/to protect missionaries
  • The desire to spread western civilian/education/western civilization
  1. The need to settle surplus population (any 2×1 = 2 marks)

 

9          Name one African country that was not colonized by the European powers. (1 mark)

  1. Ethiopia
  2. Liberia (any 1×1 =1 marks)

 

10        state two roles played by the African Chiefs in the British Colonial administration in

Nigeria.                                                                                                           (2 marks)

  1. They represented the colonial government at the local level
  2. They recruited labour for public works
  • They collected taxes for the colonial government
  1. They communicated colonial government policies to the people
  2. They tried/heard cases in the local courts (any 2×1 = 2 marks)

 

11        Name the chartered company that administered Zimbabwe during the process of

Colonization.                                                                                                  (1 mark)

  • The British South Africa Company (BSAC) (1 mark)

 

12        Give the main reason for the formation of the League of Nations in 1919. (1 mark)

  • To promote/sustain World peace/security. To prevent the occurrence of another war.(1 mark)

 

13        Give two economic reasons for the growth of African nationalism in Ghana. (2 marks)

  1. The order by the colonial government that Africans uproot cocoa trees affected by diseases
  2. The colonial government denied Africans trading licenses
  • African farmers earned low incomes from the sale of cocoa to European firms
  1. High unemployment rate for the Africans.
  2. Sharp increase in prices of goods. (any  2×1 = 2 marks)

 

14        Outline two factors that enable Tanzania to maintain national unity since independence.

  1. Adherence to the policy of socialism (ujamaa)
  2. Application of the constitution
  • Use of Kiswahili as a national language
  1. Leadership that was willing to embrace changes. Good leadership.(any 2×1= 2 marks)

 

15        What is ‘veto power’ as used by the United Nation?                                    (1 mark)

  • A decision cannot be adopted if any of the permanent members of the Security Council votes against it. (1 mark)

 

16        Name one Major political party in the united state of America.      (1 mark)

  1. Republic party
  2. Democratic party (any 1×1 =1 mark)

 

17        Name one type of election held for the House of Common in Britain.        (1mark)

  1. General election
  2. By-election (any 1×1 = 1 mark)

 

SECTION B (45 marks)

 

Answer any THREE questions from this section in the answer booklet provide.

 

18        (a)       Give three physical characteristics of the Home erectus.                (3 marks)

 

  1. Had upright posture/bipedal
  2. Had protruding jaws
  • Was about 5 feet tall/1.5 m
  1. Had slopping forehead
  2. Had deep set eyes/deep eye sockets
  3. Had hairy body (any 3×1 = 3 marks)

 

(b)       Explain six cultural practices of Homo Sapiens during the New Stone Age

(12marks)

 

  1. Made microlithic tools which were small and more efficient that the earlier tools
  2. Lived in rock shelters/cave/hats to protect themselves from harsh weather/wild animals
  • Decorated shelters with animal paintings/hunting scenes
  1. Began to domesticate animals/plants in order to ensure regular food supply
  2. Developed speech which made communication easier
  3. Developed government by setting up rules/laws
  • Developed religion as evidence by the practice of burying the dead with their possessions
  • They practiced simple Art and Craft work/pottery/basketry/weaving
  1. They started a settle way of life where they established villages
  2. They were a variety of garments/ clothing
  3. They decorated their bodies with red ochre/wore orama (any 6×2 =12 marks)

19        (a)       state three disadvantages of coal as a source of energy.      (3 marks)

 

  1. Coal is bulky to transport
  2. Coal causes pollution
  • Mining of coal can lead to injuries/death
  1. It is a non-renewable source of energy
  2. Coal was expensive to mine and transport (any 3×1 = 3 marks)

 

(b)       Explain six effects of the scientific inventions on industry.             (12 marks)

 

  1. Machines have been improved which produce goods on a large scale
  2. Alternative sources of energy have been developed for use in industries
  • Invention of steam engine has improved transportation of raw materials to the industries/finished goods to the market
  1. The development of the printing press has enabled people to read and acquire knowledge/information about industrialization
  2. There has been loss of lives through industrial accidents
  3. Data processing/ storage has been improved by use of computers
  • Robots have been developed which have reduced over reliance on human labour/reduced labour costs.
  • Development of telecommunication has led to buying/selling of goods on the internet/e-commerce
  1. Research has enabled industries to recycle waste products in manufacturing usable goods

(Any 6×2 = 12 marks)

 

20        (a)       State three factors that contributed to the development of the Trans-Atlantic

Trade.                                                                                      (3 marks)

 

  1. Availability of trade items
  2. Demand for slaves in the New World
  • Availability of sailing ships
  1. The discovery of the compass
  2. Availability of fire arms
  3. Existence of trade routes/links (3×1 = 3 marks)

 

(b)       Explain six negative effects of Trans-Atlantic trade on African Communities.

(12 marks)

 

  1. There was increased instability/conflicts among communities as traders raided for slaves
  2. Many Africans lost their live during the slave raids
  • Traditional industries declined as Africans acquired a taste of European goods
  1. There was increased suffering among families as their loved ones were separated/sold to slavery
  2. Some kingdom declined due to continuous attacks from their neighbours in search of trading items
  3. There was destruction of property as communities raided each other for trade items
  • It contributed to the decline of the Trans-Sahara trade as many people found it more profitable
  • There was a decline in agricultural production as the able bodies people were taken away into slavery.
  1. There was serious depopulation in west and parts of Central Africa due to slave trade.
  2. Africans lost confidence in their who sold them to slave dealers
  3. The trade exposed W.A to new diseases
  • There was fear and insecurity due to frequent raids on African settlements
  • Weakened African communities could not resist colonial

(any 6×2 = 12 marks)

 

21        (a)       State three factors that enables European powers to colonise Africa in the late

19th Century.

 

  1. Disunity among African Communities
  2. Superior weapons used by European armies
  • Weak African communities due to wars/natural calamities
  1. Some communities collaborated with the Europeans
  2. African ignorance about Europeans intentions (any 3×1 = 3 marks)

 

(b)       Explain six effects of the partition of Africa on African communities.

 

  1. Africans lost independence as European established colonies
  2. African economies weakened by the European exploitation of the resources
  • The Africans system of government were replaced by European system
  1. Africans adopted European language which became official languages in the colonies
  2. Modern African state were created by the boundaries drawn during the partition
  3. Some African communities were split by the boundaries which were drawn during the partition
  • Africans lost land as Europeans established permanent settlements
  • Africans lost their lives/property as they resisted occupation
  1. African culture were undermined through the introduction of Western education/spread of Christianity/health
  2. Closer ties were forged between Africans and Europeans which created overdependence on Europe.
  3. Intensification of warfare among African community
  • Infrastructure was developed in ling major mini and Agricultural areas
  • Introduction of new policies e.g. forced labor

 

 

22        (a)       Give three functions of the Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom during the pre-colonial

Period.

 

  1. He was the Commander in-Chief of the armed forces
  2. Kabaka appointed/dismissed Saza chiefs/senior government official
  • He was head of traditional religion
  1. He was the head of judiciary/final court of appeal
  2. He awarded honours to officers who offered distinguished service/land as award

(any 3×1 =3 marks)

 

(b)       Describe the political organization of the Shona During the pre-colonial period.

  1. The shone were ruled by an emperor/King who had absolute authority over the subjects
  2. The emperor’s position was hereditary so as to reduce succession dispute
  • The emperor was assisted in the administration by the queen mother, the queen sister, army commander, head drummer, head door keeper or head cook
  1. There was an advisory council whose work was to advise the emperor
  2. The empire was divided into provinces which were headed by Provincial/lesser kings
  3. The provinces were divided into Chiefdoms ruled by chief
  • Under the chief were headmen who were in charge of the villages
  • The empire had a standing army whose main duty was to defend/expand the empire
  1. The king/Emperor was symbol of unity as he was semi-divine
  2. There existed priests who acted as spies for the emperor/king (any 6×2 = 12 marks)

 

23        (a)       Identify five ways through which the United Nations (U.N) promotes good

Governance in the world.                                                       (5 marks)

 

  1. Send observers to monitor national elections in various states
  2. Provides financial/logistical assistance to countries during national elections
  • Helped countries to attain independence/establish democratic government
  1. Sends peace keeping forces to war torn countries
  2. Ensures representation of member states in the general Assembly
  3. Arbitrates disputes between countries/warring groups.
  • Monitors/condemns violation of human rights (any 5×1 = 5 marks)

 

 

 

(b)       Explain five achievements of the Non-aligned movement (NAM) since its

Formation.                                                                              (10 marks)

 

  1. Provided a platform where member countries would speak with one voice in international for a
  2. He encouraged member countries to articulate their national interests before those of the super power
  • Enables the member countries to exert their voting power/influence in world affairs
  1. Hastened the attainment of independence to those countries that were still under colonial rule
  2. Has promoted peace/security by encouraging member countries to observe neutrality in super power conflicts
  3. Has played a key role in disarmament by condemning the arms race.
  • Has promoted the creation of a new international economic order by encouraging member countries to trade with any of the two super power blocs/financial assistance from each power bloc
  • Has given funds to the needy countries through a fund, created to address demanding circumstances. (any 5×2 = 10 marks)

 

24        (a)       State three objectives for the formation of Common Market for Eastern and

Southern Africa (COMESA)                                                  (3 marks)

 

  1. To cooperate in creating a conducive environment for foreign/cross border/domestic investment
  2. To cooperate in the promotion of peace/security/stability among member states
  • To strengthen relations between COMESA members and the rest of the world/adopt a common position in international for a
  1. To cooperate in realizing the objectives of the African economics community
  2. To promote a more balanced/harmonious development of its production/marketing structures
  3. To promote joint development in all economic fields in order to raise the living standards of the people. (any 3×1 = 3 marks)

 

(b)       Explain six challenges facing the Common Market for Eastern and Southern

Africa. (COMESA)                                                                            (12 marks)

 

  1. Poor transport network has hampered movement of goods/services between member states
  2. The member countries produce similar goods thus limiting the market
  • Some member countries belong to other regional economic blocks/hence not fully committed to COMESA
  1. Civil wars in some members states hamper smooth flow of goods due to insecurity hence lowering the volume of trade
  2. Border disputes among some members states make it difficult for them to cooperate
  3. Some members states prefer trading with their former colonial masters thus posing stiff competition to products from COMESA region
  • Failure of some member states to harmonize tariffs has undermined free flow of goods/services
  • Withdrawal of some members’ states has undermined the planning/financial of COMESA operations.
  1. Member states pursue their national interests thereby working against the objectives of COMESA
  2. Personality differences btw leaders e.g. museveni and Al-Bashir
  3. Quarrels over trading rights under COMESA Egypt and Kenya.
  • Natural calamities e.g. draughts, floods leading to massive food shortages and famine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY & GOVERNMENT

 MARKING SCHEMES PAPER 1 2012

SECTION A (25Marks)

 

  1. Give two limitations of using anthropology as a source of information on History and

Government.                                                                                                   (2 marks)

(i) It is time consuming

(ii) It is an expensive method

(iii) Information collected may be inaccurate/ distorted

(iv)  Information  collected  may be biased.

Any 2×1=2 marks

  1. Identify one community in Kenya which belongs to the southern Cushitic group.                                                                                                                                                                (1mark)

(i) Dehallo/ Dahallo/ Dahalo/ Sanye

Any 1×1 = 1 mark

  1. Name two Bantu groups in Kenya which settled in Mount Elgon area before migrating to their present homeland.                                                                                                  (2 marks)

(i) Abaluhya

(ii) Abagusii

(iii) Abakuria

Any 2 xl = 2 marks

  1. State two religious functions performed by the Oloiboni of the Maasai during the

pre-colonial period                                                                                        (2 marks)

(i) He foretold the future/consulted God.

(ii) He presided over religious ceremonies/activities

(iii)    He offered prayers on behalf of the community

(iv)     He blessed warriors before going to war.

Any 2 x 1=2 marks

  1. Give two factors that enabled the early visitors to come to the Kenyan coast by 1500 A.D (2 marks)

(i) Existence of national harbours

(ii) Accessibility of the East African coast

(iii) Existence of monsoon/trade winds

(iv) Knowledge of boat making/sailing ship/dhows

Any 2×1=2 marks

  1. Name one Arab family which ruled the Kenyan coast on behalf of Oman. (1 mark)

(i) Mazrui

(ii) Nabahan

(iii) Buraidi

Any 1 x 1 = 1mark

  1. Name the African Community that organized the long distance trade in Kenya during the  pre-colonial period.                                                                                                    (1 mark)

            (i) TheAkamba                                                                                   lxl = 1 mark

 

  1. Give the main reason why a Kenyan citizen should obey the law. (1 mark)

To keep peace.                                                                                    lxl = 1 mark

 

  1. Give two ways in which education has promoted national unity in Kenya. (2 marks)
  2. i) Common curriculum/ syllabus is used

(ii)  Learners from different schools interact through co-curricular activities

(iii) Learners from different comnrunities background attend the same schools

(iv) Learners in all public schools sit for a common national examination.

(v) Common medium of commumcation/English/Kiswahili is used in schools.

Any 2×1=2 marks

  1. State two advantages of representative democracy . (2 marks)

(i) People elect leaders of their own choice

(ii) Supreme power is vested in the people

(iii) It is easy to make decision

(iv) Elected leaders are accountable to the people/ people are able to air their                            grievances

Any 2×1=2 marks

11        Give the main reason why the colonial government created African reserves in             Kenya.                                                                                                             (1 mark)

            (i) To create room for European farming/ settlement.                      Any 1 x 1 = 1mark

  1. What was the main reason for the formation of Kenya African Democratic Union in 1960                                                                                                                (1 mark)

(i) To protect the rights/interests of the minority groups.    1×1=1 mark

  1. Name the administrative head of the Kenya Parliament (1 mark)                                                                                                          (i) The clerk                                                                                        (1×1 = 1 mark)

14        State the main function of the prisons department in Kenya.          (1 mark)

(i) It reforms/rehabilitates convicts.                                                  1×1 = 1 mark

  1. Give the main reason why the government of Kenya introduced Free Primary             Education in   2003.                                                                                       (1 mark)

(i)To enable more people access education.

(1×1 = 1 mark)

  1. State two ways in which government of Kenya ensures effective utilization of public funds.                                                                                                              (2 marks)

(i)  It budgets for the funds /finance

(ii) It undertakes regular auditing of funds.

(iii) It investigates /prosecutes corrupt officers.

(iv) It procures goods/services through open tendering System

             (v) Parliament approves/monitors public funds                   Any 2 x 1 = 2marks

  1. Give two disadvantages of Kenya’s reliance on foreign aid as a source of revenue.

(2 marks)

(i) It is given with conditions.

(ii) It attracts high interest rates.

(iii) It creates donor dependency syndrome/debt crisis

(iv) It limits the choice of trading partners.

(v) It delays the implementation of projects.

Any 2×1=2 marks

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION B(45Marks)

 

  1. a) State five causes of the Nandi resistance against the British invasion. (5 marks)                  (i)They wanted to safeguard  their independence

(ii) They were proud people who disliked interference by strangers

(iii) Had successfully raided /fought their neighbours/intruders in the past

(iv) They disliked the whiteman’s/European skin colour/dressing.

(v) They did not want to lose their land.

(vi) They fought to avert the fulfillment of Kimnyole/Orkoiyors prophecy

(vii)  They had an able leader who inspired them to fight/resist.

Any 5 x 1= 5 marks

(b)      Explain five effects of the Maasai collaboration with the British in the early 20th             Century.                                                                                                          (10 marks)

(i) Lenana was made a paramount chief of the Maasai because of his cooperation.

(ii) They lost land which was taken up by the British for farming/settlement.

(iii) They were rewarded with material wealth/granted favoured status due to their                    cooperations.

(iv) They lost their independence/were manipulated as their land became a

British protectorate.

(v) It led to the division/separation between those for/against collaboration thereby                weakening them further.

(vi) They were hired as mercenaries to assist the British in subduing/suppressing                               communities that were resisting establishment of colonial rule.

(vii) It led to the eviction/displacement of the Maasai thereby causing untold suffering           /loss  of livelihood.

(viii) It led to the disruption of their economic structure thereby causing loss of                            wealth.                                                                               Any 5×2=10 marks

19.(a) State five ways in which the construction of the Kenya Uganda Railway promoted             economic development in Kenya during the colonial period                                   (5 marks)

(i) It hastened transportation of goods/services.

(ii) It promoted the growth of trade/commercial activities.

(iii) It opened the interior for better farming/agriculture.

(iv) It led to the growth of industries/mining.

(v) It led to the growth/development of urban centres.

(vi) It generated revenue to trie colonial government. A

(vii)  It created employment

(viii) It led to the development of other means of transport and communication eg                  trade.                                                                                  Any 5 x 1=5 marks

(b)       Explain five problems encountered during the construction of the Kenya Uganda-            Railway.                                                                                                          (10 marks)

(i) The harsh climate created difficult working environment thus slowing down the      work.

(ii) There was inadequate labour which led to importation of workers from India.

(iii) The workers were attacked by tropical diseases/pests leading to their                                               ineffectiveness/death.

(iv) The terrain was poor/difficulty thus slowing down the constructions work.

(v) Some communities attacked the workers/stole equipments thereby delaying the                   construction.

(vi) They were attacked by wild-animals/man-eaters of Tsavo thus leading to deaths of some  workers.

(vii) The transportation of some constructions materials was difficult due to

their  bulkiness.

(viii) There was irregular/delays in the supply of construction materials/equipment                   which slowed down the work.

(ix) There was inadequate supply of essential/basic commodities which made life                             unbearable                                                                                  Any 5 x 2=10 marks

 

20 (a)  Give five grievances of the Kikuyu Central Association which were presented by             JomoKenyatta to the Colonial Secretary in 1929.                                         (5 marks)

(i) Land alienation.

(ii) Taxation of Africans.

(iii) Lack of African representation of Legco

(iv) Lack of quality/poor education for Africans.

(v) Release of Harry Thuku.

(vi) Abolition of forced labour

(vii)    Abolition of Kipande system

Any 5 x I = 5 marks

 

(b)     Describe five roles played by Thomas Joseph Mbo’ya in the development of trade

union  movement in Kenya.                                                                           (10 marks)

(i) He was instrumental in the formation of trade union movement.

(ii) He served as a leader in trade union organizations both locally and internationally. :        (iii) He organized protests/ demonstrations against the arrest and harassment of trade

union members/workers.

(iv) He liaised with international trade union organizations where he gained         knowledge/    experience of running trade unions.

(v) He solicited for funds to finance the activities of.tradeUnion movement in Kenya.

(vi) He organized trade union courses/ seminars in various parts of the country to              educate the workers/leaders.

(vii) He agitated for better terms/conditions for workers.

(viii) He attended courses on industrial relations abroad where he gained knowledge   on  labour   relations                                        Any 5×2= 10 marks

21 (a) State five ways in which the government of Kenya has improved the health of its                         citizens since independence.                                                              (5 marks)

(i) It has established/created the Ministry of Health.

(ii) It has established hospitals/clinics/dispensaries.

(iii) It has encouraged NGOs/religious organizations/individuals to provide health                  services.

(iv) It has established medical training institutions.

(v) It has recognized the use of herbal medicine.

(vi) It has established National Health Insurance Fund

(vii) It has established Medical Research Institutes.

(viii)It has employed health workers.

(ix) It has subsidized the cost of healthcare/ free medical services.

(x ) It educates people on health matters.

Any 5×1=5 marks

(b)      Explain five factors which have undermined the provision of health services by the

government of Kenya.                                                                        (10 marks)

(i) High population growth rate has limited government ability to finance health                           services.

(ii) High poverty levels among the people has hampered access to medical services   due to the cost involved.

(iii) Lack of enough medical personnel has compromised the quality of the services              provided.

(iv)  Lack of adequate funds to provide enough facilities has lowered the quality of                   services  provided/ lack adequate medical equipment.

(v)    The continued pollution of the environment has led to increased ailments                              thereby jeopardizing the government’s efforts.

(vi)  Malnutrition /poor diet has made it. difficult for the government to maintain good

health among the people.

                         (vii) The increased number of terminal diseases has  led to the diversion of resources             from  the core health services

(viii) Unforeseen high rate of accidents/injuries has strained the scarce resources.

(ix) Traditional/cultural practices have frustrated the government’s effort to provide              health care.

(x) Corruption  in the health sector has compromised delivery of services.

 

SECTION C: (30 marks)

 

22 (a)  Give three circumstances in which one’s right to life may be taken away. (3 marks)

(i)  When sentenced to death bv a court of law.

(ii)  In self-defence – somebody might kill another in the process/defending ones                               property

(iii) When the life of a law enforcing office is endangered

(iv) When the health/ life of a mother/ pregnant woman is in danger

(v) During the war

(vi) When preventing escape of lawfully detained person

vii) When preventing a person from committing a crime/ felony

viii) When suppressing a riot/ rebellion/ mutiny.

(3×1=3 marks)

  1. Explain six reasons why it is important to respect human rights. (12 marks)

(i) It promotes human dignity as the rights of the people are observed

(ii) It promotes unity among the people by encouraging harmonious co-existence.

(iii) It promotes the rule of law by enhancing justice/good governance in society/                           gives citizens control in decision making organs of the state.

(iv) It promotes respect for other people’s cultures by appreciating cultural diversity.

(v) It promotes tolerance by accommodating other  people’s views/ideas

(vi) It promotes democracy as other people’s opinions/views are respected.

(vii) It promotes international relations by observing conventions/ treaties on human                    rights.

(viii)   It promotes development by creating an enabling/conducive environment.

(ix) It justifies special treatment of minorities/disadvantaged group

(x) It provides guidance to state organs

23 a)    Give the composition of the Judicial Service Commission in Kenya.  (5 marks)

(i) The Chief Justice.

(ii) One supreme court judge

(iii) One court of appeal judge

(iv) One high court judge and one magistrate

(v) The Attorney General

(vi) Two advocates, one a woman and one a man

(vii) A nominee of the public service commission

(viii)   One man and one woman to represent the public

(ix) Chief Registrar of the judiciary                                                  (any 5×1=5marks)

  1. b) Describe five ways through which independence of the judiciary is guaranteed in

                                                                                                                                    (10 marks)

(i) It is established by the constitution as an arm of the national government.

(ii) Its authority is guided/controlled by the constitution when carrying out its                            mandate.

(iii) It draws its expenses directly from the Judges Consolidated Fund in order

to  ensure independence.

(iv) Judges of the superior courts have security of tenure of office/ can only be                       dismissed m

(v) Members of the judiciary are not held accountable to their actions/decision if they are

taken in the best interest of dispensing justice.

(vi) The judges/magistrates swear the oath of allegiance to the constitution

(vii) Remuneration/benefits given to judges cannot be varied in such a way as

to   disadvantage them

(viii) The appointment of magistrates is done by the Judicial Service Commission in              order to guarantee its independence.

(Any 5 x2 = 10marks)

  1. a) Name three categories of the Kenya Defence forces.
  2. i) The Kenya Army
  3. ii) The Kenya Air force

iii) The Kenya Navy

  1. b) Explain six challenges faced by the Kenya Police Service in the course of discharging     their
  2. i) Lack of support/negative altitude from the members of the public who                               refuse/withhold useful information
  3. ii) Corruption among some officers renders them ineffective in discharging their                    duties

iii) Inadequate transport facilities hampers their movement thereby making it difficult for   them to respond to emergencies.

  1. iv) Sophisticated weapons used by criminals threatens/endagers police officers’ lives.
  2. v) Inadequate modern communication equipment makes it difficult for them to         relay/pass  confidential information.
  3. vi) Interference by politicians/members of the public demoralizes/frustrates their                   efforts

vii) Betrayal by some officers who collude with the criminals to break the law/subvert             justice.

viii) Inadequate training of the officers renders them incompetent in discharging their         duties

  1. ix) Increased acts of terrorism/crime
  2. x) Poor working and living conditions eg. Poor housing/low salaries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY & GOVERNMENT

 PAPER 2 2012

 

  1. Identify one type of artifact that is likely to be found in an archeological site                                                                                                             (1mark)
  • Tools
  • Weapons
  • Pottery
  • Garments
  • Coins                                                             (any 1×1=1mark)
  1. Name one source of information on the Creation Theory of man.
  • The Bible
  • The Koran

 

  1. State two ways in which the Sumerians in Mesopotamia reclaimed land for agriculture
  • They built banks/dykes along rivers to stop flooding.
  • They dug ditches to drain water from swamps.
  • They used canals to irrigate the land.
  • They used the shadoof to draw water to irrigate the land.Any 2
  1. Give the main form of transport that was used in the Trans-Saharan trade,

(i)       Animal transport/Carmel/ horse                                      1 x 1=1 mark

  1. Name two groups of people that were involved in the Trans-Atlantic trade.
  • The Europeans
  • The Africans
  • The Americans.                         1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

 

  1. State two negative effects of the development of motor vehicle transport:

– It causes traffic jams especially in urban areas;

– It contributes to environmental pollution;

– It damages roads;

– It causes accidents leading to loss of lives/injuries

Any 2×1=2 marks

  1. Give two inventions that revolutionalized the textile industry in Britain during the 18th Century.                                                                          (2 marks)

(i)        The flying shuttle by John Kay

(ii)       The spinning jenny – James

(iii)      The water frame; – Richard Arkwright

(iv)      The spinning mule – Samuel Criton

(v)       The power loom; – Edmund cartright

(vi)      The cotton gin – Eli witney

(vii)     Sylindrical calico printing machine by Thomas bell     Any 2×1=2 marks

 

  1. Identify the main factor that contributed to the growth of Athens in Ancient Greece,

(i)      Trade/ commercial activities.

 

  1. State two European activities in Africa before 1850

 

  • They were involved in trade.
  • They were spreading Christianity.
  • They were involved in exploration.
  • They were involved in spreading Western

Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

  1. State one way in which African collaboration with the Europeans hastened colonization in Africa.

(1mark)

  • It encouraged Europeans to settle on African land/loss of African land.
  • It created disunity among Africans.
  • It assisted the Europeans in conquering other communities.
  • It assisted/enabled Europeans to establish their control/entrench themselves.

Any 1×1 = 1 mark

  1. Give the main reason why the European powers held Berlin conference of 1884 to                                                                   (1 mark)

– To discuss how to partition/share/divide Africa among themselves.

1×1 = 1 mark

  1. State one way in which the rise of dictators in Europe contributed to the outbreak of the Second World War. (1 mark)

 

  • They overthrew democratic government
  • They rearmed themselves.
  • They engaged. In acts of aggression/attacked other countries.

Any 1 x 1= 1 mark

  1. Give two economic benefits enjoyed by the members of the commonwealth.(2 marks)
  • Favourable trading opportunities to members.
  • Financial assistance given to the poor nations.
  • Technical/research assistance to member countries.
  • Support for youth programmes/projects for development.

Any 2×1=2 marks

  1. Give the main reason why the Pan African movement was formed at the beginning of the 20th (1 mark)

-To unite peoples of African descent.                                                1×1 = 1 mark

  1. Name one financial institution established by the African Union. (1 mark)
  • The African Monetary Fund
  • The African Central Bank
  • The African Investment Bank

Any 1×1 = 1 mark

  1. Identify two factors which have undermined the exploitation of mineral resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo since independence. (2 marks)
  • Civil war in the country;
  • Shortage of labour due to displacement of people;
  • Smuggling of minerals;
  • Political interference by neighbouring states;
  • Poor transport network.

Any 2×1=2 marks

 

17     State two ways in which poor transport has slowed down economic           development in Tanzania since independence.                  (2 marks)

(i)      It has made transportation of goods/services difficult

  1. ii) It has hindered exploitation of some resources;

iii)          It has slowed down the movement of labour;

  1. iv) It has increased the cost of transport.

 

 

                                                    SECTION B (45 marks)

18 (a)      State three disadvantages of hunting as an economic activity of the early man.

(3 marks)

 

  1. i) It is difficult to locate/spot the animals
  2. ii) Animals are a threat/dangerous to humans;

iii)          It requires many people;

  1. iv) Hunting is time consuming;
  2. v) It is tiresome/cumbersome;
  3. vi) Animals run faster than man.

Any 3×1=3 marks

 

(b)     Explain six benefits of settling in villages during the late stone age period.                                                                                                                                                                              (12 marks)

  1. i) There was security as people could protect themselves against enemies.
  2. ii) Living as a large group enabled people to work together hence accomplishing tasks with ease.

iii)          Settling in villages assured man of permanent dwelling thereby reducing movement.

  1. iv) Man began growing crops thereby ensuring regular food supply.
  2. v) Man domesticated animals which provided animal products thereby reducing his hunting
  3. vi) Living in villages promoted interactions thereby increasing social cohesion/sharing of ideas

vii)         People were able to exchange goods/services hence getting what they did not have.

viii)        It enabled them to build better shelter thereby protecting themselves from harsh         weather conditions.

Any 6×2= 12 marks

  1. (a) Give three uses of wind as a source of energy in ancient times. (3 marks)

 

  • To winnow grains;
  • To drive/turn wind mills;
  • To propel boats/sailing ships;
  • To drive water pumps;
  • To dry grains Any 3×1=3 marks

 

(b)     Explain six effects of iron working technology on African communities before the

19th Century.                                                                                                               (12 marks)

  1. i) The use of iron tools made cultivation of the land easier/faster as they were                more efficient.
  2. ii) Iron tools were used to clear forests thereby enabling people to migrate/settle in new

iii)       Iron weapons were used to fight other communities thereby increasing                              warfare/ conflicts.

  1. iv) It led to the rise of professional smiths who were accorded high status in the                         community
  2. v) The demand for iron tools enhanced trade between communities.
  3. vi) Communities were able to protect themselves better using iron we were

directive.

  • Powerful states emerged as iron weapons were used to conquer/annex weaker communities/territories
  • Iron implements were used as a medium of exchange thereby facilitating trade
  1. x) The use of iron tools/implements led to increased food production. Since                         more land was brought under cultivation
  • Has led to development of towns eg Meroe.
  1. (a) State live economic activities of the Asante during the 19th Century.
  • They grew crops for food/trade;
  • They carried out trade among themselves/other groups.
  • They were involved in mining;
  • They practiced Art and crafts/basketry/weaving
  • They practised iron working/black smithing;
  • They did hunting/gathering;
  • They practiced pottery making. Any 6 x 2= 12 marks

 

(b)       Describe the social organization of the Buganda Kingdom during the pre-colonial             period.                                                                                                (10 marks)

  • They were organized into clans which had their own traditions/customs. .
  • They worshipped many gods with Katonda as their supreme God /polytheism
  • The people highly regarded the Kabaka whom they considered to be semi-divine.
  • The people believed in life after death since they worshipped the spirits of the dead.
  • The umbilical cord/jaw bones of Kabaka were preserved for future remembrance.
  • The people performed sacrifices during the time of misfortune/fortunes.

vii)      They had symbols of royalty in form of royal drums/spears/crowns which were kept at the Kabaka’s

viii)     They had religious shrines which were scattered all over the Kingdom.

  1. ix) They were polygamous /married many wives in order to strengthen social relations.

 

  1. a) Outline five grievances by Africans against apartheid in South Africa.
  2. i) Africans were not allowed to vote for black representatives in government.
  3. ii) They were prohibited from living in urban areas/sharing facilities with whites.

iii)       The pass laws restricted African movement.

  1. iv) They were confined into Bantustans/reserves.
  2. v) The labour laws denied them equal employment opportunities.
  3. vi) Low quality education prepared them for only low cadre jobs.

vii)      The Land Acts gave whites exclusive rights over land.

Any 5×1=5 marks

  1. b) Explain five challenges faced by African nationalist in their struggle for a majority rule     in South Africa
  2. i) some nationalist were arrested/detained which crippled their activities thereby slowing down the struggle

(ii)       The political parties were banned by the government making it difficult for the             nationalists to coordinate their activities.

(iii)      The nationalists were not united, creating tension among themselves thus hampering       their struggle less effective.

(iv)      The government enacted pass laws which restricted movement thus hampering their             interactions.

(v)       They lacked adequate funds to finance the struggle thus slowing down their             operations.

(vi)      They lacked press freedom making it difficult for them to spread their ideas.

(vii)     They lacked advanced weapons thereby making them less effective in their armed             struggle.

(viii)    They had different approaches in their struggle (moderated/radical wings) thus             creating a loophole which      was exploited by the government.

(ix)      Some nationalists were killed which led to low morale hence slowing down the

  1. a) Name three communes that were established by the French in Senegal during the colonial period.

(i)         St Louis

(ii)       Goree’

(iii)       Rufisque

(iv)       Dakar

Any 3×1=3 marks

  1. b) Describe the structure of the British colonial administration in Northern Africa.                                                                                                                                     (12 marks)
  2. i) The colonial secretary was based in London

(ii)       Under the colonial secretary was the governor who was in-charge of the

administration of the colony.

(iii)      The colony was divided into provinces headed by a Resident/Provincial

Cornrnissioner who co-ordinated administration in the provinces.

 

(iv)      The provinces were further subdivided into districts headed by District officers who             were answerable to the Provincial Commissioner/Resident.

(v)       Districts were sub-divided into locations/Emirates headed by the Chiefs/Emirs

(vi)      There were headmen who were in-charge of the villages and assisted the Emirs in             matters of administration.

(vii)    Both the Resident/Provincial Commissioner and the District Officers were British.

(viii)   Each province had a protectorate Court of Appeal which was presided over by the             Resident.                                                                                 Any 6×2= 12 marks

  1. (a) Name three permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.                                                                                                                             (3 marks)

(i) France

(ii) China

iii) Russia

(iv) Britain/United Kingdom

(v) United States of America

Any 3×1=3 marks

 

(b)      Explain six ways in which the United Nations provides humanitarian assistance.

(12 marks)

(i)        It assists refugees / displaced persons with clothes in order to preserve human             dignity.

(ii)       It assists in resettling displaced persons by negotiating for their resettlement in safe             areas.

(iii)      It provides relief food in drought stricken areas in order to avert loss of lives.

(iv)      It provides medical supplies to the victims of war/other calamities so as to restore             human             health.

(v)       It provides shelter to the deserving cases by building houses/giving materials for             construction.

(vi)      It provides education to vulnerable groups in order to promote literacy.

(vii)     It assists in evacuating people affected by flood to safer grounds to avert suffering.

(viii)    It protects refugees by ensuring their respect/observance of basic human rights.

Any 6×2 =12 marks

  1. (a) Identify three categories of members of the Executive in the United States of America.                                                                                 (3 marks)

(i)        The President.

(ii)       The Vice-President.

(iii)      The Cabinet.

(iv)      The Civil Service.                                                                  Any 3×1=3 marks

  1. b) Describe six functions of the Federal Government of the United States of America

(i)      It handles foreign policy matters which affects her relationship with other             governments or           world.

(ii)     It vindicates/arbitrates disputes involving different states of the union with the view             of         reaching an amicable solution.

(iii)      It conducts/regulates trade/commerce between Federal states/foreign nations.

(iv)      It is in charge of the national defense of federal states against external aggression.

(v)       It establishes federal courts which administers justice in the states of the union.

(vi)      It levies/collects taxes in various federal states.

(vii)     It can declare war with foreign government with approval by the congress.

(viii)    It makes/issues currency/regulates its value.

(ix)      It pays foreign debt owed to other nations .

(x)       It enacts legislation which governs the federation.

                                                                                                            Any 6×2=12 marks

HISTORY & GOVERNMENT (311)
4.8.1    History & Government Paper 1 (311/1)

 

SECTION A (25 MArKS)

 

1.          State two ways in which the study of History and Government promotes a sense of patriotism

in the learner.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

It enables one to acquire a positive attitude towards the country.

It enables one to be a responsible citizen.

It enables one to become loyal to his/her country.

It helps one to develop positive values.

Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

(2 marks)
2.
3.
Name the community in Kenya that belongs to the Southern Cushites.

 

– the Dahallo (Sanye)

1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

State two political functions of the Oloibon among the Maasai during the 19th century.

(1 mark)
(2 marks)
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

He administered the Maasai land/acted as unifying factor.

He settled disputes.

He declared war against his enemies/Adviced and blessed worriors.

Advised the Council of Elders.

Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

4.
Give two ways through which knowledge in marine technology facilitated the coming of the
early visitors to the Kenya Coast.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

It enabled them to use the compass to sail.

It facilitated the construction/use of boats.

It enabled them to develop/apply the skills of map reading.

Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

(2 marks)
5.
Identify the town that was established by missionaries in Kenya as a centre for freed slaves
during the 19th century.

– Freetown

1 x 1 = 1 mark

(1 mark)
6.
State two ways in which the National Accord and Reconciliation Act, 2008 affected the com
position of the Government in Kenya.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

It created a coalition government.

It created the office/position of the Prime Minister.

It created the offices/positions of the two deputy prime ministers.

 

386

(2 marks)

 

(iv)
It increased the number of ministers/cabinet ministers.

Any 2 x 1 – 2 marks

7.
Give two reasons why the British used the Imperial British East African Company (IBEA) to
administer its possessions in Kenya.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

It was familiar with the area.

They lacked a clear policy on the administration of colonial possessions.

They lacked enough personnel.

They lacked sufficient funds/inadequate funds.

Any 2 x 1- 2 marks

(2 marks)
8.
Identify two ways in which the results of the collaboration of the Maasai with the British was
similar to that of the Wanga.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

The British recognized their leaders.

Both communities lost their independence.

The people of both communities were hired as mercenaries.

Both communities got material gains/rewards.

Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

(2 marks)
9.
Give one way in which the construction of the Uganda railway speeded up the colonization of
Kenya.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(1 mark)
It enhanced the transportation of troops/administration.

It open up the country to European settlers.

It led to forceful displacement/loss of land by some communities.

Any 1 x 1 = 1 mark

10.
Give the main political contribution of Christian missionaries in Kenya during the struggle for
independence upto 1939.

 

– They represented the Africans in the Legislative Council (LegCo).

(1 mark)
11.
Name the first African to be appointed a minister in Kenya by the colonial government.
(1 mark)
– B. A. Ohanga

1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

State the main result of the Lyttleton constitutional amendment of 1954.

 

– It allowed for the formation of Multi-racial government/society.

1 x 1 = 1 mark

12.
(1 mark)
13.
Identify the leader who stepped down as the president of Kenya African Union for Jomo
Kenyatta.

– James Gichuru

(1 mark)
387

 

14.
State two ways in which the Harambee spirit promotes national unity in Kenya.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

It encourages people to work together.

It promotes cooperation.

It promotes equity in the distribution of resources.

It enhances interaction of the people.

It promotes patriotism.

Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

(2 marks)
15.
State two ways through which the Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya benefit
their members.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

They give loans/credit facilities.

They provide banking facilities/saving facilities.

They provide benevolent/insurance services.

They invest on behalf of members.

They create employment.

They educate members on financial management/investment.

Any 2 x 1 = 2 marks

(2 marks)
16.
State one way through which the opposition political parties in Kenya check on the

Government excesses.

(i)

(ii)

They point out the mistakes made by the government.

They point out misuse of public resources.

1 x 1 = 1 mark

(1 mark)
17.
Give the main challenge facing Free Primary Education Programme in Kenya since its

introduction in 2003.

 

– Over enrollment of the pupils

1 x 1 = 1 mark

 

SECTION B – (45 marks)

(a)
(1 mark)
18.
Give five reasons for the migration of the Mijikenda from Shungwaya during the pre-
colonial period.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

Due to attacks by the Oromo/Cushitic speakers.

Due to increased population.

Due to internal conflicts/family/clan feuds.

In search for land for cultivation.

Due to drought/famine.

Due to outbreak of diseases/epidemics.

(5 marks)
(vii)      Due to love for adventure.

Any 5 x 1 = 5 marks

388

 

(b)
Explain five social effects of the migration and settlement of the Mijikenda in their
present homeland.
(i)

(ii)

 

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

 

(vi)

(10 marks)
They intermarried with other groups thereby strengthening relationships.

There was cultural exchange due to their interaction with other people/

assimilation/absorption.

There was an increase in population in the areas where they settled.

There were inter-community conflicts/wars in the areas they settled.

It caused redistribution of people in the areas they settled leading to further

migration/displacement.

Some were converted to Islam due to their interaction with Arabs.

19
(a)
(vii)      It led to the establishment of Kaya/villages which were fortified in order to

protect themselves against external attacks.

Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks

 

State five factors which influenced the Akamba to participate in the long distance trade.

(i)

 

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(5 marks)

The central/strategic location of the community between the coast and the

interior.

There existed items of trade.

The existence of merchants/leaders/entrepreneurs.

There existed trade routes between the coast and the interior.

There existed markets for trade goods.

The establishment of trade links with their neighbours/experience.

There was demand for goods.

(b)
(viii)    Drought/unreliable rainfall experienced in their area/poor soils.

Any 5 x 1 = 5 marks

 

Describe five effects of the long distance trade on the people of Kenya.

(i)

(ii)

 

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(10 marks)
It let the settling of people in urban centres that developed along trade routes.

It led to the emergence of a class of wealthy people along the coast/in the

interior of Kenya/emergence of powerful chiefs & kingdoms.

It led to acquisition of foreign/new goods through trade/traditional industries.

People acquired /cultivated new crops leading to increased food production.

Some people were converted into Islam by Muslim traders.

People were introduced to money economy thereby making transactions easy.

African slave labour led to the development of plantation agriculture along the

coast.

(viii)    There was depopulation as many Africans were captured/sold as slaves.
(ix)

(x)

(xi)

It caused untold suffering/misery as people were raided/captured as slaves.

It opened up the interior leading to colonization.

The trade routes later developed into roads and highways.

Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks

389

 

20.
(a)
Give five factors that influenced the location of urban centres in Kenya during the
colonial period.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

Existence of administrative centres.

Existence of social amenities eg, mission stations.

Availability of minerals/mining activities/industries.

Availability of security.

Agricultural activities.

Commercial activities/trading activities.

Availability of transport/communication.

Any 5 x 1 = 5 marks

(5 marks)
(b)
Explain five factors which led to the migration African to the urban areas in Kenya
during the colonial period.
(i)

 

(ii)

 

(iii)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

 

(vi)

 

(vii)

(10 marks)
The overcrowded/unproductive reserves created by the colonial government

made living conditions difficult/unbearable thereby resulting into migrations to

towns.

Availability of better social services/amenities/health centres/education provided

in towns attracted them.

The taxes imposed on Africans forced them to migrate to towns in search of

jobs.

Availability of infrastructure/piped water/paved roads/electricity attracted many

people to towns as they hoped for a better life.

Employment/job opportunities attracted people to towns as it promised them

better wages.

Mistreatment/frustrations by the labour/public works forced them to move to

towns.

The widespread poverty in rural/reserves caused untold suffering thereby

making them to migrate to town.

(viii)    Loss of land/landlessness caused by the colonial land policies resulted into a
(ix)
state of despair thereby forcing people to move to towns.

African enterprenuers wanted to take advantage of wider markets in towns.

Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks

21.
(a)
Give five factors that undermined the activities of the Kenya African Union in the
struggle for independence?
(i)

 

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

 

(vi)

(vii)

(5marks)
Betrayal by some Africans undermined its activities/wrangles between

moderates and radicals.

Insufficient/inadequate funds hampered its activities.

Opposition from the colonial government/settlers.

Repressive laws restricted its activities.

Arrest/detention of its leaders after the declaration of a state of emergency

frustrated its members.

Lack of proper communication channels.

Banning of the party in 1953.

 

390

 

(viii)    Ethnic divisions/fear of dominance by larger communities.
(ix)
Lack of political awareness due to illiteracy.

Any 5 x 1 = 5 marks

(b)
Describe five political roles played by the African elected members of parliament
during the struggle for independence in Kenya.
(i)

(ii)

 

(iii)

(iv)

 

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(10 marks)
They demanded for the release of detained/imprisoned African nationalists.

They networked with other Pan-Africanists to hasten the achievement of

independence.

They aired/presented African grievances in international fora.

They formed political parties/movements to demand for independence/rights of

Africans.

They popularized Kenyatta thereby making him acceptable as a national leader.

They took part in the writing of the independence constitution/Lancaster House.

They enlightened/educated other Africans on the need to struggle for

independence.

22.
(a)
(viii)    They advocated for an increase in African representation in the LegCo.

Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks

 

 

SECTION C (30 marks)

 

Give three conditions that a person should meet to qualify to be a Kenyan citizen by

birth.

 

(i)

(ii)

 

(iii)

(3 marks)

 

A child found in Kenya who is/appears to be less than eight years of age and

If the father or mother of the person is a Kenyan citizen.

 

whose nationality and parents are not known.

A former Kenyan citizen by birth who reapplies to regain Kenya citizenship.

3 x 1 = 3 marks

(b)
Explain six social rights of the individual in Kenya.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

 

(vi)

(12 marks)
The right to health care services which are of a reasonable standards.

The right to housing facilities which are accessible and adequate.

The right to have adequate food which is of acceptable quality.

The right to regular supply of water which is clean and safe.

The right to appropriate social security to persons who are unable to support

themselves and their dependants.

The right to accessible formal education inorder to promote literacy.

(vii)      The right to embrace culture/language of one’s choice regardless of his/her

background.

(viii)    The right to clean environment/sanitation which is free from pollution.

Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

391

 

23.
(a)
State three qualifications for a person to be eligible for election as a member of the
National Assembly in Kenya.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

 

(iv)

(3 marks)
Must be a registered voter.

Must be literate.

Must be supported by at least 1,000 registered voters in the constituency/must

be nominated by a political or an independent candidate.

Should uphold good moral values.

Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks

(b)
Explain six functions of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of
Kenya.

 

(i)

(ii)

 

(iii)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

 

(vi)

 

(vii)

(12 marks)

 

It registers prospective citizens who intend to participate in the elections.

It draws the boundaries of the constituencies/wards in all parts of the country

inorder to ensure equitable representation of the people.

It regulates nomination of candidates by political parties so as to ensure

proportional nomination of members.

It settles electoral disputes other than petitions arising from the electoral process

in order to ensure smooth/fair elections.

It registers that all candidates who intend to contest for positions during

elections/announces and provides an election timetable.

It educates voters on their  rights/importance of participating in the electoral

process so as to make informed decisions.

It monitors/observes the elections in order to ensure transparency/honesty.

(viii)    It regulates the amount of money spent by a candidate/political parties to
(ix)

 

(x)

 

(xi)

(ix)

(x)

prevent some candidates from influencing the voters.

It develops code of conduct for candidates/parties participating in elections with

the view of checking malpractices.

It ensures compliance with the electoral laws by all the parties involved in order

to promote free and fair elections.

It distributes/transports electoral materials to all polling stations.

It appoints election officials.

It announces the results and declares the winners.

Any 6 x 2 =12 marks

24.
(a)
State three objectives of devolving the government of Kenya.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

 

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(3 marks)
To promote democratic exercise of power.

To promote unity in the country.

To empower the people to participate in decision making /to make informed

decisions.

To protect the interests of the minority/marginalised groups.

To promote equitable development in the country.

To enable people access services/take services closer to the people.

 

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(vii)
To decentralize state organs/functions from the capital.
(b)
(viii)    to enhance checks and balances/accountability.

Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks

 

Explain six ways in which the county governments raise their revenue.

(i)

 

(ii)

 

(iii)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

 

(vi)

(12 marks)
They impose property rates within their territories to enable them raise revenue

for their operations.

They charge for the services they render to the residents of the counties in order

to generate income.

They are allocated part of the annual national revenue in order to supplement

their supplement.

By borrowing loans from the national government international organizations to

finance development projects.

They levy taxes on the services/goods generated in the county to finance their

activities.

Through licences granted to businesses/services operating in the counties.

(vii)      By charging fees for the use of the counties property/fines.

(viii)    By renting property/houses to people inorder to raise funds for development.

(ix)
Through grants eg. local and external sources.

 

Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks

393

 

4.8.2    History & Government Paper 2 (311/2)

 

SECTION A (25 MArKS) Answer ALL the questions in this section

1.          Give the relationship between “History” and “Government”.

(1 mark)
History is the study of man’s past activities while Government is the study of how people are
governed.
1 x 1 =1 mark
2.
Name two types of dwellings used  by the early man during the Early Stone Age period.
(2 marks)
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

Rock shelters;

Tree trunks;

On trees;

Caves/stone caves.

In forest

3.
Give two inventions that led to the Agrarian Revolution in Britain.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

The seed drill by Jethro Tull;

The horse-drawn hoe by Jethro Tull;

Selective breeding of livestock by Robert Bakewell;

Introduction of fertilizer by Sir John Lawes;

Mechanical thresher by Andrew Melkel;

Mechanical reaper by Patrick Bell.

Any 2 x 1 =2 marks

 

(2 marks)

Any 2 x 1 =2 marks
NB.  For marking purposes, the candidate will get right at the mention of the invention

without the inventor.

4.
State one theory of origin about the knowledge of iron working in Africa.
(i)

(ii)

(1 mark)
It spread to North Africa from the Middle East/diffusion/one area theory;

It developed independently in different parts of Africa/independent theory.

1 x 1 = 1 mark

5.

 

 

6.

Identify the earliest method of trade used during the Trans-Saharan Trade.

Barter trade.

 

State two ways in which Africans participated in the Trans-Atlantic Trade.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(1 mark)

1 x 1 =1 mark

 

(2 marks)

They acted as middlemen between Europeans merchants and interior communities;

They acquired /raided slaves;

Rulers sold their own subjects/they were sold as slaves;

They marched slaves to the coast;

They transported trade items to the coast.

7.
Identify two modern means of print media.
(i)

(ii)

Newspapers;

Magazines;

(vi)

(vii)

 

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Any 2 x 1  =2 marks

 

(2 marks)

Brochures;

Braille

 

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

Journals;

Periodicals;

Books;

(viii)    Posters

(ix)       Pamphlets

8.
9.
State the main factor that led to the growth of ancient town of Kilwa.

 

–  Its control of Sofala gold trade/ trade in gold.

 

Give one reason why the Golden Stool was important in the Asante Empire:

(i)

(ii)

It was a symbol/source of unity among the states.

It was considered sacred.

Any 2 x 1  =2 marks

 

(1 mark)

 

1 x 1  =  1 mark

(1 mark)

 

 

1 x 1  = 1 mark

10.
Apart from an empire, name one other type of government that existed in Africa during the
pre-colonial period.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

The Kingdoms/monarchy;

The Chiefdoms/chieftain;

The Council of elders.

(1 mark)
1 x 1  = 1 mark
11.
State two ways in which Chief Lewanika of the Lozi collaborated with the British in the late
19th Century.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(2 marks)
He allowed Christian missionaries to settle/operate in his territory;

He allowed the British to exploit minerals in his land;

He accepted the British protection over his territory;

He allowed a British resident to perform administrative duties in the area.

Any 2 x 1  = 2 marks

12.
Name one African Community that took part in the Maji Maji uprising between 1905 and
1907.

 

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(1 mark)
Ngindo;

Matumbi;

Pogoro;

Ngoni;

Mpunga;

(vi)

(vii)

Luguru;

Zaramo;

(viii)    Bena;
(ix)

(x)

Ndendeule.

Wamera

1 x 1  = 1 mark
13.
Outline two roles played by the ex-war soldiers in the growth of African Nationalism after
1945.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(2 marks)
They applied military skills/tactics acquired to fight colonialism;

They trained African Nationalists in military fighting skills;

They joined/formed Nationalist movement;

They organised/mobilised African Nationalists;

They made/serviced the weapons used by the Nationalists.

 

 

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Any 2 x 1  = 2 marks

 

14.
Highlight one way in which economic rivalries between the European powers contributed to
the outbreak of the First World War.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Competition for overseas market caused tension/friction;

Competition for sources of raw materials/colonies fuelled tension;

Tariff wars among them created tension / suspicion.

Competition for surplus capital.

(1 mark)
1 x 1  = 1 mark
15.
Give the main incident which made Japan to surrender unconditionally to the allied powers in
1945.

–  The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

 

State two factors which promote economic relations between nations.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

Loans given to other nations;

Offering grants/aid to other nations;

Trading activities between nations;

Investments in foreign nations;

Debt relief to other nations.

(1 mark)

1 x 1 = 1

mark

(2 marks)

16.
Any 2 x 1  = 2 marks
17.
State two ways in which non-aligned members safeguard their national security.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

By keeping off from conflicts of non-member countries;

By maintaining their sovereignty/independence;

By maintaining their economic independence;

By not identifying with either Communism or Capitalism;

By taking independent decisions/actions in international fora;

By maintaining their cultural identity.

By not joining military alliances.

 

SECTION B (45 MArKS) – Answer three questions

(2 marks)
Any 2 x 1  = 2 marks
18.(a)   Give five reasons why hunting of wild animals was mainly a group activity during the Stone
Age period.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

Wild animals are dangerous/could kill people;

They could surround the animals;

Spotting/locating the animal was easier;

Less time was taken to catch the animals;

To give moral encouragement/team spirit;

They could catch more animals.

(5 marks)
Any 5 x 1  = 5 marks
(b)     Describe five ways in which the development of the upright posture improved the early man’s
way of life.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

The early man was able to move/walk/run faster with long strides;

Man could use the hands to carry out farming activities;

Man could use the hands to grasp items conveniently;

 

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(10 marks)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

Man could spot/sight the animals/wild fruits which he used to hunt/gather from far

distances;

Man could see the impending danger from a distance and take appropriate measures;

Man used hands to make tools/ weapons which were used for different purposes.

Man used the hands to defend himself/attack the enemies.

(viii)    Man used the hands to perform/carry out domestic chores/young ones.

Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks

19.(a)   What were the uses of coal during the Industrial Revolution in Europe.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

To drive steam engines;

To provide lighting;

To heat water;

To drive locomotives;

To manufacture dyes/pharmaceutical products/raw materials in industries;

To produce coke.
(5 marks)
(b)
Explain five effects of scientific inventions on medicine.

Positive effects

(i)

 

(ii)

 

(iii)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

 

(vi)

 

(vii)

Any 5 x 1  = 5 marks

 

(10 marks)

Through medical researches/experiments terminal diseases which used to kill/disfigure

people have been reduced/eradicated;

Advancement in medical science has helped to reduce suffering/ to relieve people from

pain;

It has made surgical operations safer thereby reducing the number of people who die

during and after operations;

The invention of vaccines has helped to prevent/control the spread of diseases leading

to increased life expectancy;

The technology of developing test tube babies has helped childless couples to have

children;

The inventions have made it possible for transplants of body parts such as heart, liver

and kidneys, thereby sustaining human life;

Advanced/sophisticated medical equipment which perform computer assisted surgery

have been developed.

(viii)    It has led to job creation for medics/other workers who perform various duties in health
(ix)
institutions;

It has led to the discovery /manufacture of drugs for treating/curing different diseases.

Negative effects

(x)

(xi)

(xii)      Drugs are sometimes expensive and beyond reach of many people.

(xiii)    Careless disposal of used medical products cause harm to human beings.

It has led to loss of lives through abortion.

It has weakened the immune system due to overdependence of drugs/drug abuse.

(xiv)
Use of contraceptives has led to sexual immorality in the society.

Any 5 x 2  = 10  marks

397

 

20.(a)   Outline five European activities in Africa during the 19th century.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

Were involved in trade;

Were spreading Christianity;

Were involved in exploration;

Were establishing settlements;

Were signing imperial treaties/establishing colonial rule;

Were mining;

Were involved in farming.

(5 marks)
(viii)    Were involved in stamping out slave trade.
(ix)

(x)

Were involved in spreading Western education.

Were involved in establishing health facilities.

Any 5 x 1  = 5 marks
(b)
Explain five effects of the Mandinka resistance against the French invasion in the late 19th
century.
(i)

(ii)

 

(iii)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

 

(vi)

 

(vii)

(10 marks)
Many lives were lost due to the protracted war between the two groups;

There was destruction of property as the Mandinka applied scorched earth policy during

the war;

The Mandinka were defeated and hence subjected to French colonial rule/

loss of indepence;

The traditional institutions of the Mandinka were disrupted/weakened rendering them

ineffective in discharging their duties/functions/loss of leadership;

The Mandinka experienced famine as most of the people were engaged in the war at the

expense of farming activities;

Many people were displaced by the war, thereby becoming refugees in the

neighbouring states;

The war created suffering /misery among the people leading to a state of despair;

(viii)    Samore Toure was captured and deported to Gabon;
(ix)

(x)

Disruption of economic activities eg. gold mining and trade;

It laid down ground for African nationalism.

Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks
21.(a)   Identify five contributions made by Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana in promoting Pan-

Africanism.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

He attended Pan-African Conference in Manchester in 1945.

He organized/hosted Pan-African Conference in Accra in 1958.

He inspired African leaders to unite;

He encouraged the formation of nationalist movements;

He co-ordinated plans to decolonize West African states/African states.

He supported black civil rights movement in the U.S.A;

(5 marks)
(vii)      He condemned European domination in Africa.
Any 5 x 1 = 5 marks
398

 

(b)   Describe five factors undermining the activities of the African Union (AU) since its formation
in 2001.
(i)

 

(ii)

(iii)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

 

(vi)

 

(vii)

(10 marks)
Political instability/civil wars in many countries makes it difficult to execute some of

its programmes;

Border disputes between member countries creates disunity in the continent;

Lack of democracy in some countries has contributed to its inability to end human

rights abuses/violations;

Interference of African affairs by the developed countries undermines the union’s effort

to implement its policies;

Due to neo-colonialism, the members are more attached to their former colonial

masters at the expense of the union;

Ideological differences between some African states creates divisions within the union

thus making it difficult to reach at an agreement;

Lack of a standing army renders it ineffective in implementing decisions which call for

military intervention;

(viii)    National interests are given priority at the expense of the union’s interests;
(ix)

(x)

(xi)

Inadequate funds makes it difficult for the union to fulfil all its obligations;

Divided loyalty;

Personality differences among African leaders.
Any 5 x 2 = 10 marks
SECTION C (30 MArKS) – Any two questions

 

22.(a)  State three similarities between the French and the British structure of administration in

Africa.

 

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(3 marks)
Both had a governor as the chief executive of the colony;

They had provinces as administrative units;

Both had districts as administrative units;

Both had locations as administrative units;

They had sub-locations.

Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks
(b)    Explain six problems experienced by the French administration in Senegal.
(i)

(ii)

 

(iii)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

 

(vi)

(12 marks)
Communication/language barrier made it difficult for the administrators to be effective;

Poor transport network hampered their mobility thereby making it difficult to reach

certain areas.

Resistance by African traditional leaders created obstacles – fear for loss of their

positions.

The policy of assimilation required patience/was time consuming since some Africans

were reluctant to forsake their way of life;

They faced hostility from Muslims who were opposed to French values which

embraced Christianity;

The appointed chiefs were undermined by their fellow Africans as they were viewed as

colonial agents;

 

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(vii)
They lacked adequate funds to sustain their operations.
(viii)    Resistance by the French traders/businessmen – fear for competition from African
(ix)
traders;

Resistance by the French parliamentarians – fear for competition of being outnumbered

in the Chamber of Deputies.
Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks
23.(a)   State three ways in which the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
promoted the education of Africans after independence.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

 

(iv)

Education facilities were expanded/construction of schools;

More Africans were encouraged to join school;

The curriculum was revised to conform to the needs of the people/ provided

quality education;

The government established universities/tertiary institutions.
Any 3 x 1 = (3 marks)
3 marks
(b)     Explain the political challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during the
reign of Mobutu Sese Seko.
(i)

 

(ii)

 

(iii)

 

(iv)

 

(v)

 

(vi)

 

(vii)

(12 marks)
The banning of opposition political parties created a one party state which stifled

democracy in the country;

The dictatorial regime was introduced by replacing federal system with the central

government under his control;

Appointments based on loyalty/kinship in administration created disunity in the

country;

The stripping off parliament of its powers through constitutional amendments led to the

establishment of a totalitarian regime;

The opposition to the government created uncertainty/tension in the country leading to

the arrests/harassment of opposition leaders;

The riots/demonstrations due to the civilians’ dissatisfaction with the regime caused

political tension/stability in the country;

Civil wars divided the country along tribal line hence compromising national unity;

(viii)    Rebellion against the regime backed by external forces led to the overthrowing of the
government.
Any 6 x 2 = 12 marks
24.(a)   Identify three circumstances that may make a vice-president assume presidency in India.

(3 marks)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

When the sitting president dies;

If the president becomes incapacitated;

When the president resigns;

When the president is removed/impeached.

Any 3 x 1 = 3 marks
400

 

HOME SCIENCE TEACHING UPDATED NOTES PDF

Home Science may seem like a totally new area to you, since there is no subject known as ‘Home Science’ in the Primary School Curriculum. However, you actually covered it under Science and this includes topics such as, the Human Body, Health Education, Foods and Nutrition, among others.

Just as you enjoyed learning the above topics in Science while in Primary School, I am sure you will enjoy learning Home Science as a subject on its own in Secondary School.

The following sub-topics will be covered in this topic:

  1. Basic sewing tools and equipment
  2. The sewing machine

Introduction

Needlework requires the use of some special tools and equipment which are categorized into two main groups:
Small and Large : needed for:-
Measuring
Cutting
Transferring pattern markings
Sewing
Pressing
Storage
Others

Objectives
By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

State factors to consider when choosing different basic sewing tools and equipment.
Describe how to use and care for basic sewing tools and equipment.

Measuring Tools
Tape measure
Measuring Gauge
Meter stick

Choice
The tape measure should:
Be clearly marked on both sides upto 150cm.
Be woven and plastic coated to avoid fraying and stretching.
Have metal ends.
Use and Care
Remove from the work while cutting out; it can be cut accidentally.
Roll up when not in use.  It should:
Be firm.
Be clearly matched at right angles.
Have several measurements marked.
Used for measuring small width.
Store after use.
Meter Stick

Choice of a Meter Stick
It should be:
Made of smooth wood or plastic.
Marked clearly.
Used to measure long straight lines.
Hem Marker

Choice
Can be made from manila or cardboard.
Used for marking hem depths to ensure even size.

CUTTING OUT TOOLS

Dressmaker’s shears
Pinking shears
Embroidery scissors
Buttonhole scissors
Paper scissors
Dressmaker’s pins
Seam ripper
Table worktop
Dressmaker’s Shears

Should be rust free (stainless steel)
Sharp
Firmly hinged
Comfortable handle with one hole large enough for 2 or more fingers
One blade should be pointed
Long blade ,at least 15cm
Oil the hinges regularly
Hold correctly
Do not chop
Wipe after use
Do not use for cutting hair, paper, thread or for snipping
Pinking Shears

Made of rustless metal stainless steel)
Is serrated
Used for neatening edges especially on open seams, on materials that do not fray.
Embroidery Scissors

Small
Sharp fine pointed blades
Cutting threads, snipping
Cutting buttonholes
Paper Scissors

Smaller in size than the cutting out shears
Not very sharp
Used for cutting out paper patterns.
Dressmaker’s Pins
Assorted lengths
Fine and sharp
Made of stainless steel
Buy those with big heads
Store in a pin cushion or in a small box.
Avoid scattering.
Keep them dry and free from rust.
Seam Ripper

The blade should be sharp.
It should have a cover to protect the sharp point.
Used for removing unwanted stitches and cutting button holes.
Do not drop.
Store in the needlework box when not in use.
Table Top

Should be large enough for laying the pattern pieces out.
Comfortable height for the user.
Smooth and flat not to spoil the fabric.
Should not be polished.
Dust well before placing work.
Do not scratch with sharp objects such as tracing wheel.
Do not stain with carbon.

TRANSFERRING PATTERN MARKINGS

Tailor’s chalk
Tracing wheel
Dressmaker’s carbon paper
Pencils

Tailor’s Chalk

Comes in different shapes
Buy assorted colours
Used for marking patterns
Do not drop, it will break
Store in the needle work box
Tracing Wheel

The edge should be well serrated.
The wheel should be firmly fixed.
Use carbon colour closest to that of the fabric.
Wooden handles are more durable than plastic handles.
Used for transferring pattern markings with dressmaker’s carbon.
Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper

Choose different colours
Should be big in size
Used with tracing wheel for transferring patterns.
Do not press hard while using tracing wheel as it will tear.
Fold and keep well.
Pencils

Choose dark strong pencils: For drawing patterns.

SEWING TOOLS

Needles
Sharps
Betweens
Crewels
Sharps Needle

Have round eyes
Should be fine
Eye should be smooth
Easy to thread
Assorted sizes; the higher the number the finer the needle
Use correctly
Used for ordinary sewing
Should be kept in a pin cushion
Betweens Needle

Assorted sizes; the higher the number the finer the needle.
Shorter and sharper than sharps
Fine needles
Also used for quilting
Crewels Needle

The eyes are oval in shape and larger
Used for embroidery

PRESSING EQUIPMENT

Irons
Ironing board
Irons
Made of non rusting material
Medium weight
Smooth sole
Pointed toe to reach fullness
If electric, should be thermostatic.
Used to press work after each stage of construction
Use right temperature for every fabric
Wipe before use
Do not drop
Occasionally clean thoroughly
Oil hinges of charcoal iron to prevent rusting

Ironing Board

Should be adjustable
Should be well padded
Should be stable on the ground
Should have a loose cover
Used to place work when pressing
Adjust to comfortable height
Remove and wash cover regularly
Fold and protect from dust when not in use
Sleeve Board

Similar to ironing board but small
Used for processing small shapes articles such as cuffs and sleeves
Pressing Cloth

Choose lint free clothes that are closely woven
Used for damping and wetting during pressing.
Wash and store after use.

STORAGE EQUIPMENT

Drawers
Wardrobes
Hangers
Drawers
Large enough to carry the work
Have smooth finishing
For storing all needlework
Should be lined with a clean paper or cloth
Wardrobes

Should have a smooth finish
Should be lockable
Should have a rod or nail for hanging
Used for hanging complete and incomplete garments
Clean regularly and place moth balls occasionally
Hangers

Have assorted sizes
Should be made of smooth wood plastic or metal
Should be strong and wide
Used for hanging complete or incomplete garments.
Dust occasionally to keep clean.

OTHERS

Thimble
Stiletto
Bodkin
Embroidery loop
Pressing cloth
Sleeve board

Thimble

Should fit on the middle finger.
Metal thimbles last longer, especially those made of stainless steel.
Ensure that the metal ones do not have rough edges that may damage the thread and fabrics.

Choice and Care

It is used to push the needle through the fabric.
It also protects the finger from needle pricks.
Wear on the correct finger.

Stiletto

Must be sharp
Should be thick enough to leave holes on the fabric
Should be smooth not to spoil the fabric

Used for making holes and eyelets
Do not drop as the point will become blunt
Bodkin

Eye must be large.
Point should be blunt so that it does not pierce through the work when it is in use.
Used for threading elastic cords, ribbons and tapes through casings or eyelets.
Store in the needlework box.
Embroidery Loop

Choose according to the work

Similar to ironing board but small
Used for pressing small shaped articles such as cuffs and sleeves

Choose lint free clothes that are closely woven
Used for dampening when pressing.
Wash and store after use.

Sewing Machine

sewing machine is a large sewing equipment designed to make stitches. It makes sewing quicker and more efficient.It is a simple machine to operate as it is done manually at the speed of the person operating.

It is portable and easy to carry.
Balance wheel is rotated by hand.
One hand rotates the hand wheel while the other guides the material.
Hand Machine
The following video clip shows the working of a hand machine:
Treadle Machine

Feet rotate the hand wheel
Both hands are free to guide the work
Bulky and hence takes up a lot of storage space
A motor can be fixed onto it to make it electric
Treadle Machine
The following video clip shows the working of a treadle machine:

Electric Machine

Balance wheel is rotated using electricity.
Very fast because both hands are free to guide the work.
Expensive to purchase.
Some are portable and others are very bulky.
The following video clip shows the working of an electric machine:

Parts of a Sewing Machine

Choosing a sewing machine

Consider the cost in relation to the work.
Consider the machine in relation to its work, that is, do not buy a domestic machine for commercial purposes.
Buy from a reliable dealer who will be able to service and supply spare parts.
Machine should have an instruction manual.

Care of the sewing machine

Ensure servicing of machines regularly.
Store the machine while covered to avoid dust from entering.
Clean and oil it regularly.
Learners should use the machine under supervision.
Do not machine over pins to avoid breaking the needle.

Stitches

Home Science is an applied multi-disciplinary science which aims at improving the quality of life and well being of an individual, family and community.

Define Home Science.
Explain the importance of Home Science.
Relate Home Science to various career opportunities.
Classification of stitches
Stitches are classified into two groups:
Roll the mouse over the words: Permanent and Temporary for additional information.

Classify stitches.

Describe how to work out different types of stitches

Joining stitches

These are stitches which are used to hold two or more layers of fabric together permanently. They include:
Machine stitches
Over sewing
Faggotting

Faggotting Stitches

Neatening Stitches
These are stitches which are used to finish raw edges. They include:
Loop stitches
Button hole stitches
Machine zigzag

Buttonhole Stitches

Decorative stitches
These are embroidery stitches worked to add beauty to a garment or article. They include:
Stem stitch
Chain stitch
Satin stitch
Cross stitch
French knot
Even Tackings
Long and Short Tackings
Diagonal Tackings
Tailor Tacks

Other Disciplines in Home Science

Maternal child care
Home care
Textiles
Clothing
Health education
Consumer education
Maternal Child Care

It deals with child development from conception to childhood with special attention to the physical, emotional and social development of the child.
Home Care

It takes care of the individual, the home and the environment through planning, organizing and using available resources efficiently.
Tidy Room
Untidy Room
Textiles
It is the study of fibres which are made into fabrics.

A textile industry

Clothing
It deals with clothing construction and maintenance.

Health Education

It promotes health by changing people’s behaviour, attitude and practices. This is done through personal hygiene, environmental hygiene and care of the sick at home.
A person washing hands after visiting the toilet

Consumer Education

It makes people aware of the available goods and services in the market, their choice and use.

Variety of liquid soaps
A bill board with some information on food
Importance of Home Science
The importance of Home Science to:
The Individual
The Family
The Community

The Individual

Makes a person to be self reliant by giving one skills to start income generating activities.
It is a foundation for further education and training.

Helps one to acquire skills to enhance quality of life by managing scarce resources.
Prepares an individual to take care of personal hygiene, food, clothing and health.

The Family
Home Science helps the family to:
Practice and administer First Aid in case of accidents and illnesses.
Maintain high standards of living.
Improve its economic status.

The Community
Skills acquired create employment opportunities.
Ensures a healthy community therefore reducing illness and death.
Promotes positive environmental practices.
Produces role models for the community to emulate.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Home Science leads to diverse career opportunities such as:
Teacher
Interior Designer
Chef
Air Hostess
Dietician
Community Health Worker
Fashion Designer
Entrepreneur
Researcher
Textile Engineer

Teacher

Chef
This is the chief cook of a large kitchen staff. He/she is in charge of menu creation, staff management and business aspects related to the kitchen.

Air Host / Hostess
Also known as flight steward or cabin crew member. He/she ensures that passengers have a comfortable journey on the flight.

Dietician
An expert in Food and Nutrition. He/she promotes good health through proper eating; supervises the preparation of food, develops modified diets, participates in related research and educates individuals on good nutritional habits.

Community Health Worker
A member of a community who is chosen by community members to provide basic health and medical care to the community.

Fashion Designer
A Fashion Designer creates original garments as well as those that follow established fashion trends. He/she studies trends, sketches designs of clothing and accessories, selects colours and fabrics, and oversees the final product of their designs.

Entrepreneur
A person who identifies a business opportunity, assesses the risks involved, organises the necessary resources to start and run a successful business.

Researcher
A person who tries to discover, interprete and develop methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our world and the universe.

Textile Engineer
The textile engineer specializes in the study of fibres and new textile production methods. The profession includes turning fibre into fabric and fabric into clothing and other textile products.

Interior Designer
This profession is concerned with anything that is found inside a space/room, that is, walls, windows, doors, finishes, textures, light and furnishings. The interior designer uses these elements to develop a functional, safe and aesthetically pleasing space/ room for use.

Personal Hygiene
Personal hygiene refers to the cleanliness of the body. This involves good grooming or care of different parts of the body, choice, use and care of personal items.
Cosmetics are prepared substances which are applied on the body by both men and women to enhance appearance. They include:

Lips stick
Mascara
Rouge
Body lotion
Deodorant
Petroleum jelly
Eye shadow
Nail polish
Hair colour
Hair oil

Eye Liner


By the end of the lesson, you should be able to describe factors to consider when choosing and using cosmetics correctly

Lip Stick
Lip stick is used to enhance the lips by adding colour and texture.
Mascara
Mascara is used to darken, lighten or colour eye lashes.
Rouge is used to redden the cheeks to provide a more youthful appearance and to emphasise the cheekbones.

This is used to soften and smoothen the skin.

 

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This is used mainly to reduce body odour which is caused by bacterial breakdown of perspiration.
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This is used to soften and smoothen skin, especially that of children.
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It compliments the eye colour, hence draws attention to the eyes.
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It is applied to finger and toe nails to enhance their appearance.
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It is used to change the colour of hair to a shade regarded as more fashionable or desirable.
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It is used to soften the scalp and give the hair a shiny look.
Click on the PLAY button to view where and how hair oil is used.
It is applied around the contours of the eye to create a variety of aesthetic illusions.
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Choice of Cosmetics

Choose according to your skin type and complexion.
Choose a cosmetic that provides adequate information, for example, expiry date, composition and side effects.
Avoid cosmetics that contain mercury and hydroquinone as they are harmful to the body.
Choose environmental friendly deodorants and anti-perspirant perfumes.

Use of Cosmetics

Use cosmetics sparingly.
All make-up should be removed before retiring to bed.
Do not wear cosmetic on a skin that has acne, is broken or infected.
Chipped nail vanish should be removed immediately as it is unsightly.
Keep make up fresh by reapplying it when it wears off.
Misuse of Cosmetics
Use cosmetics correctly and in the right area.
Avoid sharing cosmetics as it may be harmful to your skin.
Excessive use of make up makes one look unattractive.
Do not mix cosmetics as it may be detrimental to one’s health.

Safety in the Home and First Aid

The following will be covered in this chapter:

  1. Common Accidents in the Home, Causes, Prevention and Management
  2. Assembling a First Aid Kit

 

A child falling off a bicycle

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A First Aid box

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The home is a safe haven for security and comfort. In order to maintain safety, it is important to take necessary precautions in the home.

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

Identify common accidents in the home and their causes.
Explain how to prevent common accidents in the home.

The common accidents in the home are:

Cuts and bruises
Burns and scalds
Fractures and sprains
Suffocation
Choking
Shock
Foreign bodies in the eyes and nose
Fainting
Nose bleeding
Drowning
Insect stings and bites
Snake bites
Poisoning

Cuts and Bruises

A cut is a slit or break on the skin caused by sharp objects such as razor blades, broken glass and knives while bruises are caused by blunt blows.

Prevention

Store sharp objects safely.
Use and care for knives appropriately.
Dispose off empty tins, broken bottles and other sharp objects e.g. by burying.
Keep doors of cupboards, wardrobes and drawers closed.
Household items should be kept in their appropriate places.

Management

Cuts
Clean the wound with clean water or a weak antiseptic solution.
Cover with sterile gauze or a pad of cotton wool and bandage.
For a deep cut, press onto the wound with a pad of cotton wool and bandage.
Raise the wounded part if it is a limb to reduce pain.
Seek medical attention.

Bruises
Cool the bruised part with very cold water or dab with a cloth soaked in cold water.
Raise the injured part if a limb to cut down amount of blood flowing into it so as to reduce the swelling.

Burns and scalds
Burns are caused by dry heat such as hot charcoal, metal and open flames while scalds are caused by moist heat such as stream and hot liquids.

Prevention of burns and scalds
Matches, boiling stoves, hot liquids, burning candles should be kept away from children.
Store flammable liquids away from children.
Lids covering hot foods should be opened away from the handle while cooking.
Saucepablows
direct or indirect force on bones
falls

A sprain is a tearing or stretching of ligaments. It is caused by a stretching of a joint beyond the normal level of motion.

Rooms should be tidy and well lit.
Floors should be free from spills and peels.
Arrest any bleeding that may occur.
Use a splint to hold the fracture in place.
Apply a sling.

Choking
Choking is when one is not able to breathe. Choking is caused by food or foreign objects such as seeds, bones and coins stuck in the throat or air passage making breathing difficult.
Encourage the casualty to cough
Give back slaps

 Obstruction

Avoid putting foreign objects in the mouth.Children should not play while eating. If casualty is breathing, encourage him/her to cough as this will help to dislodge the obstruction. For babies, hold upside down by the legs and pat gently on the upper part of the back until the object pops out.

For older children and adults, hit the person sharply with the palm of the hand between the shoulder blades until the object pops out.You can also stand behind the casualty, link your hand below their naval, press the belly with strong jerks until the object pops out.

Suffocation

Suffocation occurs when there is inadequate supply of fresh air or when the wind pipe is blocked, hence preventing air from getting into the lungs.

A child wearing a polythene bag over his/her head
Dispose off polythene bags appropriately.
Cooking stoves should be used in well ventilated rooms.
Replace worn out gas tubes.

Identity the cause and act appropriately. If it’s the lack of fresh air, take the person outside to an airy place. If it is due to a polythene bag getting stuck in the head, remove it.Check the airways are open and the casualty is breathing.If breathing has stopped, start artificial respiration.Take casualty to hospital for further assessment and management.

Shock

Shock is a temporary lack of supply of blood to the brain and other vital organs. It is caused by upsetting or good news and events such as electric shock, excessive injury, and illness.

Causes

Severe bleeding, either internal or external.
Loss of plasma in burns or crash injuries.
Heart failure as in acute heart attacks.
Loss of body fluid from recurrent vomiting or severe diarrhoea.
Acute abdominal emergencies, example perforation of stomach or ruptured appendix.
All electric wires should be well insulated and defective equipment repaired and replaced.
Do not touch electric switches and appliances with wet hands.

Prepare one for bad news

Lay the casualty down and deal with the injury or underlying cause of the shock.
Raise and support legs to improve the blood supply to the vital organs.
Loosen tight clothing at chest, neck, waist to reduce constriction in these areas.
Protect when necessary with a blanket or sheet.
Do not give casualty anything to drink.
Take him to hospital as soon as possible.

Foreign bodies in the ears, eyes and nose

A foreign body is anything undesirable that enters into the body such as dust, insects and seeds (common with children).

A child putting a bean in the nose and then breathing it out.People should protect their eyes when walking or working in an area where there are dust particles in the air e.g. by wearing protective gear.Keep small items such as seeds and beads away from children.

Foreign body in the eye
Advise the casualty not to rub the eye.Let the casualty sit facing the light, separate the eyelids gently with clean fingers and thumb.If foreign object can be seen, wash it out with clean water. If it is stuck on, remove with a moist swab or damp corner of clean cloth.If the object remains stuck on, bandage the eye and seek medical assistance at the nearest health facility.

Foreign body in the nose
Calm the casualty and request him/her to breath through the mouth.Press the unaffected nostril with a finger and blow the nose to remove the object. If it does not come out, do not attempt to remove it, but seed medical assistance. For small children, seek medical assistance immediately.

Foreign body in the ear
Reassure the casualty and let him/her lie down.Flood the ear with clean water if an insect is lodged inside.If unsuccessful, refer casualty to nearest health facility.

Fainting

It occurs due to temporary loss of blood flow in the brain causing a brief loss of consciousness.
Illness such as anemia
After receiving bad or good news
Hunger
Overworking
Standing for a long time

Avoid standing for too long.
Avoid overcrowding and poorly ventilated rooms.
Break bad news calmly.
Lay the casualty down and raise the legs slightly above the level of his head.
Loosen all tight clothing.
Ensure there is plenty of fresh air.
Reassure the casualty.
Gradually, raise him into the sitting position and give sips of water, if required.
If he/she does not regain consciousness, seek medical assistance.

Nose Bleeding

This happens when blood comes out of the nose. It may be caused by an injury, blowing the nose forcefully and picking the nose.
Someone pinching the nose to prevent blood from coming out during nose bleeding. The head should be slightly bent.

Avoid picking the nose.
Avoid blowing the nose too hard and often where possible.
Sit the casualty down with the head forward.
Pinch the nose firmly below the bridge for 10 minutes, making the person breath through the mouth.
After 10 minutes, request the casualty to release the pressure on the nose.
Encourage the casualty to spit out any blood that flows into the mouth.
If nose bleeding persists beyond 30 minutes, seek medical attention.

Drowning

Drowning is the blockage of air passages by liquids when swimming or if one falls into water bodies such as lakes, rivers and basins. A child bending into a bucket full of water. The child then falls inside.Water storage containers must have tight fitting lids. Do not store water in open containers.All water pools around the house should be drained.Bathtubs should be unplugged after use.

Do not swim unaccompanied by a life saver.
Remove the casualty from the water as quickly as possible.
Shout for help if you cannot swim.
Once the casualty is out:
Open airways by placing casualty briefly on the side to drain out the water.
Check for breathing and blood circulation.
Start artificial respiration immediately if the casualty is not breathing.
If there is no pulse, start Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.
If casualty starts breathing, put him/her in a recovery position.
If no response, continue with Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation until help arrives.

 

Insect stings and bites

Some insects such as bees, wasps and scorpions sting while others such as mosquitoes, ticks, lice and cockroaches bite.

Keep the environment clean.
Do not disturb bees and hornets.
Air beddings thoroughly and change them frequently.

Bites
Clean the affected area thoroughly with clean water.
If possible apply alcohol or alcohol mixed with iodine on affected areas except those close to the eyes.

Stings
Pluck the sting firmly with fine tweezers.
Apply a cold compress to relieve pain and minimize swelling.

Snake bites

Snake bites can be poisonous or non-poisonous.

Different types of snakes

Do not provoke snakes.
Clear bushes around the house
Lay the casualty down. Reassure the casualty and keep him/her calm and still.
Wash wound well and pat dry with clean swabs.
Lightly compress the limb above the wound with a roller bandage and immobilize the injury.
Clear bushes around the house

Poisoning

Poison is any substance which when taken causes harm to the body. It gets into the body through swallowing, breathing in gases (inhalation), contact through pesticides and chemicals pushed through the skin.
Baby drinking paraffin from a bottle

Man seated in an enclosed room without ventilation and there is a jiko, hence he is inhaling carbon monoxide.

Wash hands after handling pesticides.
Label medicines, insecticides and all other poisonous substances and keep them away from the reach of children.
Medicines should be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
Do not store chemicals near food
Management of poison that does not burn
If conscious, give drinks of milk or water immediately.
Induce vomiting by touching the back of the throat with fingers.
Give more drinks as you take the person to the nearest health facility.
Note: take the container that held the poison with you.

Management of poison that burns

Give casualty water to drink immediately.
Wash away poison from the skin.
Refer casualty to nearest health facility
Note: take the container that held the poison with you
Do not store chemicals near food.

What is First Aid?

First Aid is the immediate help given to a person who has had an accident or sudden illness before being placed under medical care. It is usually done at the place where the accident occurs.A person who gives first help uses a First Aid Kit. This is a container with items required to give the first help.

By the end of the lesson you should be able to assemble items in a First Aid Kit.
Contents of a First Aid Kit

Cotton Wool
Bandages
Disposable Gloves
Clinical Thermometer
Ointment
Petroleum Jelly
Antiseptic
Adhesive Dressings
Surgical Blades
Scissors
Tweezers
Pain Killers
Gauze
Safety Pins
Sling
Notepad and Pen
Water

Housing the Family

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

Explain different ways of providing family shelter.
State factors to consider when providing family shelter.
identify various types of houses.

Traditional houses are constructed using materials such as palm leaves, grass, mud and cow dung, which are not durable. Examples of traditional houses include:

Manyatta (Maasai hut)
Kikuyu hut
Borana/ Somali hut
Giriama hut
Luo hut
A Manyatta

Manyatta Hut (Maasai) – Oblong in shape.Uses poles, sticks, grass leaves which are smeared with a plaster of cow dung and mud on both walls and roof.The house has small openings for ventilation.

Kikuyu hut – Circular in shape.Constructed using poles, sticks and grass. Walls are plastered with mud and then smeared with clay.

Borana/Somali hut –The Borana /Somali people are nomads and as such their houses are constructed in a way that they can easily be dismantled and moved to new locations.
Constructed using poles, sticks and grass. Long grass is neatly woven and tied together with strings into portions.
The portions are secured in an overlapping manner onto a supporting frame in both the roof and walls of the house.
These portions can easily be rolled up and secured for ventilation.

Giriama hut – Cone shaped with no apparent difference between the wall and the roof.
Made of overlapping long grass tied using strings to a framework of poles and sticks.
Palm leaves and twigs are closely woven together to form a detachable door.

Luo hut –Round in shape.Made of poles, sticks and grass for the roof. Wall and floor are smeared with mud and cow dung and beautifully patterned.There are holes on the wall for ventilation. The floor is smeared with cow dung and mud.

Improved Traditional Houses

These are houses that are constructed by a combination of both temporary and permanent materials. Unlike traditional houses, they are partitioned.

Modern Houses

Modern houses are more durable as they are made using strong materials like stones, cement, bricks, metal, and concrete hence making them permanent. Examples of modern houses include:

Bungalow
Mainsonette
Flats or Apartments

Bungalow
A house where all rooms and facilities are constructed on the ground floor. Comes in different shapes like L-shaped, U-shaped and rectangular shaped. House where different areas are constructed on two or more floors hence occupying less ground. Different floors are connected by stairs.

Flats or apartments
Housing units where one complete house is built on top of another. The compound is a common ground floor shared by all.

There are three ways of providing family shelter. These are:
Renting a house
Building a house
Buying an already built house

Advantages of building

One is able to:
Build according to taste and specifications that meet the family needs and values.
Rent it out and generate income.
Have an investment for future.
Have a feeling of permanence and stability.
Use it as security for loans.
Alter and renovate it.
Choose the type of materials to use.

Disadvantages

Expensive
If expertise is lacking the quality of work may be sub-standard.
It is involving and time consuming.

Advantages of Buying a house

The house is available for occupation as soon as the transactions are complete.
One can choose a location that he/she likes.
One can select a house design that best meets his/her family requirements.
One can use it to secure loans.
Expensive if bought through mortgage.
If mortgage is not completely paid, the house can be repossessed.
A house already built may not meet all the family requirements.

Advantages of Renting a House

The owner is responsible for maintenance.
The tenant rents a house that suits the income and family size.
The tenant may vacate the house at will.
The tenant chooses a desired location. For example, near social amenities or place of work.
Renting is expensive in the long run.
One lacks a sense of permanent land ownership.
The owner may decide to increase the rent.
One cannot modify the house to suit his/her liking.
Repairs may not be done on time as required.

Factors determining the building a  House

  1. Family Size

The house should take care of family members as well as different sexes and ages. This factor is considered for all the methods.

2. Cost
Choose a house within your means. One that you can afford.
3. Social Amenities
A house should be in close proximity to social amenities.

4. Security
Ensure a safe locality and hazardous free zones far from factories, industries, airport and sewages for health reasons.

5. Construction
Quality of material used in building the house should be durable. Workmanship should be of high quality.
6. Type Of Soil
The type of soil affects the cost of building e.g. black cotton soil is most difficult to manage and hence increases the cost
7. Drainage
The site should be well drained to avoid flooding which leads to dampness, pests and damage to property.

8. Orientation
The positioning of the house in relation to the sun and direction of wind should be considered.

9. Ownership
Ensure you are the legal owner of plot/land house and that all legal requirements are taken care of.

Care of the Home

Cleaning Equipment
The home should be kept clean at all times. In order to maintain the cleanliness of the home, constant removal of dirt is important.

The following equipment is necessary for the removal of dirt:
Brooms
Scrubbing brush
Cobweb brush
Carpet brush
Toilet brush
Buckets and Basins
Dustpan and hand broom
Mop and mop bucket

State factors to consider when choosing different cleaning equipment.

Choice and Care of:

Brooms and brushes
Buckets, basins and karais
Dustpans
Labour saving equipment

Brooms and Brushes

Buy for the correct purpose.
Material used should be durable.
Bristles should be firmly fixed.
The head and handle must be smooth and curved.

Care
Use for the correct purpose.
Remove loose dirt after every use and clean regularly.
Store them appropriately so that the bristles are not damaged.
Never store them when wet to avoid bad smell.

Basins, Buckets, Karais

Choose those made from durable material.
Should be light in weight.
Should be easy to clean.
Should be washed after use with warm soapy water, rinsed and dried before storage.
Store in a cool, clean and dry place.
Avoid using scouring pads and strong abrasives as they scratch the surface.
Dustpan

The edges should be smooth.
Should have a flat base.
Should be made from durable material.
Clean after every use and store appropriately.
Thoroughly clean weekly in hot soapy water, rinse and dry.
Do not bang as they loose shape.
Use for intended purpose.

Labour Saving Equipment

Choice and care of labour saving equipment
Should be strongly constructed.
Should have all the necessary attachments.
Buy one that can be easily operated.
Make sure it has the correct voltage.
Get a manual and a certificate of warranty
Get a demonstration from the dealer.
Ensure availability of after sales service and spare parts.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Occasionally empty the dust bag of the vacuum cleaner.
Replace the brushes of a carpet sweeper once worn out.
Wind the cord around the handle and keep all attachments together while not in use.
Store in a hanging position.

Types of Kitchen Equipment and their Use

Kitchen equipment is categorized into 3 main groups mainly:
Small equipment
Large equipment
Labour saving equipment/devices

By the end of the lesson you should be able to identify various kitchen equipment and their use.

SMALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

These are usually classified according to their functions namely:
Measuring and weighing equipment
Cutting tools
Shaping and molding
Separating tools
Lifting, mixing, turning and scooping tools
Oven/baking utensils
Pans and pots (Cooking vessels)
Measuring and Weighing Equipment

Cutting Tools
Knives
Shaping and Moulding Tools
Separating Tools
Lifting, Turning, Scooping and Mixing Tools
Spoons
Oven/ Baking Utensils
Pans and Pots
Large Kitchen Equipment
Labour Saving Devices

Measuring and Weighing Equipment

Cutting Tools
Knives
Shaping and Moulding Tools
Separating Tools
Lifting, Turning, Scooping and Mixing Tools
Spoons
Oven/ Baking Utensils
Pans and Pots
Large Kitchen Equipment
Labour Saving Devices
Food Hygiene
Food Spoilage and Food Poisoning

Food spoilage is the deterioration of food, making it unfit for human consumption.
Food poisoning is the illness caused by eating contaminated food.

Objectives By the end of the lesson you should be able to:

Explain causes and prevention of food spoilage and food poisoning.
Identify signs and symptoms of food poisoning.

Causes of Food Poisoning

Chemical Contamination
Bacterial Contamination
Natural Poisoning
Chemical Contamination
Pesticides
Using chopping board to chop meat then:
The same chopping board is used to chop fruits before cleaning
Poorly stored maize
Maize with aflatoxins

Causes of Food Spoilage

  1. Poor storage of foods
  2. Chemicals present in food containers wrappers and packets
  3. Keeping food for too long until it rots, wilts or withers.

Cover cooked foods to keep off bacteria, pests and pets.
Milk should not be stored together with strong smelling foods as it absorbs their smell.

Chemicals in Food
Canned Meat
Chocolate wrapper
Prolonged Storage
Mould Bread
Rotten Meat

Food poisoning and food spoilage can be prevented by:

  1. Storing harmful chemicals such as kerosene, detergents away from food.
  2. Thoroughly drying grains before storage and then storing them in a clean dry and well ventilated grain store.
  3. Not buying foods that have expired or are about to expire.
  4. Washing hands, preparing, cooking and serving food in a clean environment.
    5. Washing fruits and vegetables before using them.

    Signs and Symptoms of Food Poisoning

    Violent vomiting
    High fever
    Severe abdominal pain
    Dizziness
    Diarrhoea
    General body weakness
    Shivering

    Methods of Cooking

    What is cooking?
    Cooking is a process of preparing food by applying heat.

Discuss reasons for cooking food.
Identify different methods of cooking.
State general rules for different methods of cooking.

Why do we cook food?

To improve flavour or taste of food.
To improve appearance and make it more appealing.
To kill germs and parasites hence making it safe for human consumption.
To preserve it.
To make it tender/ soft, hence easy to chew, digest and absorb.
To improve the texture.

Factors that Determine Methods of Cooking

Type of food to be cooked.
Personal taste/ preference.
Person being cooked for.
Time available.
Cooking equipment available.
Number of people to be served.
Amount of money available.

General Rules of Cooking

There are two main categories of methods of cooking namely:
Those that use moist heat
Those that use dry heat

Moist Methods

Boiling
Stewing
Steaming
Frying
Boiling Method
Boiling is cooking food completely immersed in boiling water.

General Rules

Moist foods should be put in cold water and then heated to boil.
The water should be at the boiling temperature throughout until food is cooked.
The food should be immersed in water.
Avoid overcooking.
Suggested Foods for Boiling
Eggs, Meat, Starchy foods like Sweet Potatoes, Maize, Rice, Beans, Githeri, Bone soup
General Rules for Boiling
Most foods should be put in cold water and then heated to boil.
It should be at boiling temperature throughout until food is cooked.
Eggs
Meat
Starchy foods like sweet potatoes,maize, rice
Beans
Githeri
Bone soup

Stewing Method
Stewing is cooking food in a measured amount of liquids. Once the food has boiled it is allowed to simmer.Sufficient amount of liquid water or stock should be added for a stew of the right consistency.The saucepan or pot used should have a tight fitting lid to avoid loss of nutrients.Use gentle heat or cook slowly to avoid hardening proteins and damaging food texture and flavour.

Suggested Foods for stewing
Tough cuts of meat, fruits like pears and pineapples, vegetables like carrots and peas, smoked fish

General Rules for Stewing
Sufficient amount of liquid water should be added.Upon boiling, simmer to avoid denaturing proteins and damaging of texture and flavour of food.Tough cuts of meat Fruits like pears and pineapples. Vegetables like carrots and peas
Smoked fish

Steaming Method
This is cooking food using steam from boiled water. Steaming can be done directly or indirectly.Have water boiling prior to steaming.The steamer must have a tight fitting lid to avoid loss of steam.The temperature of the water bath must be boiling throughout.

Suggested Foods for steaming
Fish, Green vegetables, Tender cuts of meat
General Rules for Steaming
Fish
Green vegetables
Tender cuts of meat
The following is a video clip showing steaming method of cooking.

Frying Method
This is cooking food in hot fat or oil. The food can either be deep, shallow or dry fried.Use a heavy/ strong pan, which has no seam or rivets.All oils/ fats should be of good quality and of high smoking point to avoid overheating fat/oil and burning.Fill the pan until 2/3 (two thirds) of oil to avoid overflowing when deep frying.Heat the fat/ oil to the right temperature before putting in food.Do not overload the fryer as this lowers the temperature of the oil.Foods to be fried should be dry or coated to prevent splattering.

Suggested Foods for frying
Doughnuts, Fish, Chips, Chapatti, Pancakes, Eggs, Meat

Rules Rules for Frying
The deep frying oil should not be more than 2/3 (two thirds) full to avoid overflowing when deep frying.Foods to be fried should be dry or coated.

Doughnuts
Chips
Chapatti
Pancakes
•Doughnuts
•Fish
•Chips
•Chapatti
•Pancakes
•Eggs
•Meat

Dry Methods

Roasting
Baking
Roasting Method
Cooking food using direct source of heat which can be done using an oven or over a charcoal fire.
Ensure frequent basting or turning of food to keep it moist and ensure even cooking.
Food to be roasted should be of good quality e.g. tender cuts of meats.
The oven or fire should be ready when beginning to roast.

Suggested Foods for roasting

Meat, Maize, Chicken, Potatoes, Arrow roots, Yams, Cassava
General Rules for Roasting
Maize
Chicken
Potatoes
Arrow roots
Yams
Cassava

Baking Method

Cooking food using hot dry air which is done in an oven.
Heat the oven before baking.
Observe the baking duration for the item being baked.
Test for readiness before removing from the oven.

Suggested Foods for baking

Potatoes, bread, cakes, fish, biscuits, pastries and pies
Click at the top to view the video clip on baking
General Rules for Baking
Potatoes
Bread
Cakes
Fish
Biscuits
Pastries
Pies

Textile Fibres

The following sub-topics will be covered under this topic:

  1. Classification of Textile Fibres
  2. Properties of Textile Fibres

Fibres

Fibres are classified into two main groups:

Natural
Man-made
Wool fibre 

Natural Fibres

  1. Animal
  2. Plant
  3. Mineral

Animal Fibres

  1. Wool
  2. Silk

Plant Fibres

  1. Cotton
  2. Linen

Man-made Fibres
These are fibres that are not made purely from natural raw materials. They are classified into two groups:

  1. Regenerated
  2. Synthetic

Regenerated Fibres
They are made from natural fibres treated with chemical substances. They include:

  1. Viscose Rayon
  2. Acetate Rayon

Viscose Rayon
Viscose rayon is made from cotton linters and chemicals.
Spinneret

Acetate Rayon
Acetate rayon is made from wood pulp and chemicals.

Synthetic Fibres
Synthetic fibres are made from chemicals. These chemicals are derived from coal, oil or petroleum products. The fibres are made through a process known as polymerisation where polymers are made by the combination of small molecules.

They include:

  1. Polyamide
  2. Polyester
  3. Polyacrylics

Polyamide
They are made from benzene (from coal), oxygen and nitrogen (from air) and hydrogen (from water).Polyamide under the microscope

Polyester
Polyester fibres are derived from petroleum.

Polyacrylics
This is produced from acrylonitrile, a liquid produced from petroleum or natural gas.
Elastomerics

They are elastic and rubber like substances made from polyunethane.
Properties of Textile Fibres

Properties of Cotton

Cotton is produced from the cotton plant. It is one of the most popular natural fibres used to make personal and household articles.
Desirable qualities of cotton
Cotton is absorbent making it suitable for towels and undergarments.Cotton is a strong fibre and can withstand the friction required in laundry work. This makes it suitable for school uniforms, children’s clothing and bed linen.Cotton can withstand mild alkalis and stain removers hence making it ideal for household linen and daily wear.Cotton can withstand high temperatures. This makes it suitable for items that need to be sterilized such as dish clothes, towels and napkins.

Cotton is a good conductor of heat thus keeps the body cool in warm weather.Cotton does not generate and hold static electricity therefore clothes do not cling to the body when worn. This makes it ideal for outdoor clothing.Cotton takes in dyes easily therefore comes in a wide variety of colours.Cotton is resistant to attack from moths.

Undesirable Properties of Cotton
Creases easily
Shrinks readily
Yellows with age
Not resistant to mildew
Lacks lustre
Flammable
Not resistant to strong acids

Properties of Linen

Linen is produced from the stem of a flax plant.
The properties of linen are similar to those of cotton except that it:
Is crisp
Has lustre
Is stronger
Frays readily
Desirable qualities of Linen
It is used for table linen such as table cloths, napkins, mats and cushions because it is strong, hence withstands regular laundering and high temperatures.
Linen is popularly used in the kitchen because it is strong and is resistant to high temperatures.
Linen clothes are popular because they are absorbent making them suitable in hot climate.
Linen takes in dyes easily therefore comes in a wide variety of colours.
It is popularly used to make household articles like organizers, chair covers and cushions.
Undesirable Properties of Linen
Creases readily
Attacked by mildew

Properties of Wool

Wool is the hair or fur from animals such as sheep, goats or camels.

Desirable Properties of Wool
It has a natural crimp which makes it warm to wear.
Wool is resilient making it crease resistant.
Wool is non-flammable
It is absorbent

Properties of Silk

Silk is produced from the secretion of a silk worm.

Desirable Properties of Silk
Silk is a very strong fibre therefore washes and wears well, making it suitable for underwear.
Silk has a soft fine lustre therefore popularly used for evening wear.
Silk drapes well
Silk is absorbent.
Silk is resistant to mildew, fungi and moths.
It is crease resistant therefore suitable for travel wear.

Undesirable Properties of Silk
Weak when wet;
Easily damaged by high temperatures;
Weakened by long exposure to sunlight;
Perspiration weakens it;
Easily weakened by alkalis and acids.

Properties of Mineral Fibres

Asbestos
The most commonly used mineral fibre is asbestos.

Properties of Asbestos
It is resistant to fire and most chemicals. Asbestos is commonly used to make fire fighting clothes.Asbestos cloth being resistant to heat and fires is used to make various items such as hats, gloves, belts, ropes and fire fighting uniform. Asbestos fibre is also used as insulation materials for water heaters, fridges and ovens.

Silver strands are used to make decorative clothes and items.

Gold fibres are woven into fabric for decorative purposes to make various items.

Properties of Viscose Rayon

Viscose rayon is made from wood pulp and chemicals. The properties of viscose rayon are similar to those of cotton.

Desirable Properties of Viscose Rayon
Being a filament fibre it produces a smooth and lustrous surface. It is therefore popularly used to make table cloths and napkins.Viscose is absorbent therefore cool to wear in hot climate.Viscose takes in dyes well and therefore can be produced in a wide variety of colours and designs.Viscose blends easily with other fibres and is normally blended with cotton and wool. This makes it crease resistant and strong while maintaining its high lustre.

Undesirable Properties of Viscose Rayon
Is not a strong fibre and is weaker when wet. It should therefore not be twisted, wrung or rubbed during laundry.
Scorches when exposed to heat
Develops mildew
Yellows and rots due to prolonged exposure to light.

Properties of Synthetic Fibres

Synthetic fibres are made from chemical substances which are mainly derived from coal, oil or petroleum products. There are properties that are common to all synthetic fibres.

Desirable Properties of Synthetic Fibres
Synthetic fibres are very strong. They are therefore used to make a variety of items.
Synthetics are smooth and have a lustrous finish.
Synthetic fabrics drape well and are popularly used to make curtains and table clothes.
Synthetic fabrics are resilient. This means they do not crease easily and are therefore good for traveling and work clothes.
Light in weight therefore good for travel.
Resistant to sunlight except nylon which yellows with prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Not attacked by moths, insects and mildew.

Undesirable Properties of Synthetic Fibres
Not absorbent
Develop static electricity making them cling to the body and attract dirt.
Damaged by chlorine bleaches
Damaged by high temperatures
Abrasion and prolonged wear causes pilling (small ball-like features) on the fabric.

Bandari Maritime Academy Technical Training Institute Course List, Fees, Requirements, How to Apply

Bandari Maritime Academy Technical Training Institute Course List, Fees, Requirements, How to Apply

BANDARI MARITIME ACADEMY

Who we are

The Government through Legal Notice No. 233 of 28th November 2018 transformed Bandari College into Bandari Maritime Academy as a Regional Maritime Centre of Excellence for skills development for the Blue Economy. Through the Academy, the Government aims at bridging the huge shortage of qualified Seafarers in Kenya and the region to meet the needs of the emerging Blue Economy sector.

The Blue Economy sector is the next frontier for the economic development of our country.

Bandari Maritime Academy will provide advanced education and training to appropriately- qualified candidates, leading to the award of diplomas and certificates and other such qualifications.

The Academy is located in Mombasa adjacent to the Mtongwe Ferry channel along Bishop Makarios close.

  • Our Core Values
·       The Rule of Law

·       Patriotism

·       Good Governance

·       Human Dignity

·       Professionalism

·       Non-Discrimination and Protection of the Marginalized

·       Integrity, Transparency and Accountability

·       Sustainable Development

  • Core mandate

The Academy’s mandate is to develop academic and vocational skills and provide competent Maritime Human Resource needed for sustainable growth of the Blue Economy. The Academy is also empowered to implement Government policies on maritime education and training; ensure the highest International Maritime Standards in maritime in Human Resource Development; recommend and advice the Government on the development of relevant legislation to facilitate successful implementation of maritime education and training among others.

Core Training Programmes

  1. School of Nautical Science
Course Duration Minimum Requirements Examining Body Fee Per Module (Kshs)
Diploma in Nautical

Science

3 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade C-

(Minus)

KNEC 140,000.00
Craft Certificate in

Nautical Science

2 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade D

(Plain)

KNEC 125,000.00

 

  1. School of Marine Engineering
Course Duration Minimum

Requirements

Examining

Body

Fee Per Module

(Kshs)

Diploma in Marine

engineering

3 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade C-

(Minus)

KNEC 140,000.00
Craft Certificate Marine

Engineering

2 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade D

(Plain)

KNEC 125,000.00

 

  1. School of Maritime Transport Operations
Course Duration Minimum Requirements Examining

Body

Fee Per Module

(Kshs)

Diploma in Maritime Transport

Logistics

3 years (Modular) KCSE Grade C- (Minus) or Craft Certificate in Maritime

Transport Logistics

KNEC 120,000.00
Craft Certificate in Marine Transport

Logistics

2 years (Modular) KCSE Grade D(Plain) or equivalent qualifications KNEC 95,000.00
Foundation

Diploma in Shipping

6 Months KCSE Grade C- (Minus) or equivalent qualifications ICS 45,000.00

 

  1. School of Port Operations Equipment Courses

 

Course Duration Minimum Requirements Examining Body Fee Per Module

(Kshs)

Forklift & Empty

Container handler

30 Days Valid Driving License with

BCE endorsement

NTSA 54,000.00
Terminal Tractor

Driving Course

50 Days Valid Driving License with

Fork-lift endorsement

NTSA 75,000.00

 

  1. School of STCW & Ancillary Training

 

Course Duration Minimum Requirements Examining Body Fee Per Module

(Kshs)

STCW Basic Safety

(Mandatory)

10 Days KCPE, Serving Seafarers KMA 35,000.00
STCW Revalidation 5 Days Serving Seafarers {STCW Ch. VI,

Sec. A, Table A-VI/1-1 1-2,1- 3,1-4, AV1/5&V16

KMA 20,000.00
Coxswain Level III 20 Days Anyone interested in learning

basic & safe operations of a boat

KMA 60,000.00
Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Course 5 Days Serving Seafarers {STCW Ch. VI, Sec. A, Table A-VI/1-1 1-2,1-

3,1-4, AV1/5&V16

KMA 25,000.00
Elementary First Aid 2 Days Open KMA 9,500.00
Personal Survival

Techniques

2 Days Serving Seafarers KMA 10,000.00
Fire Prevention &

Fire Fighting

2 Days Serving Seafarers KMA 9,500.00
Personal Safety &

Social Responsibility

1 Day Serving Seafarers KMA 9,500.00
Security Awareness

Course

1 Day Serving Seafarers KMA 3,500.00

 

  1. General Engineering Courses

 

Course Duration Minimum Requirements Examining Body Fee Per Module

(Kshs)

Craft Certificate in

Electrical Engineering

2 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade D

(Plain)

KNEC 125,000.00
Craft Certificate in

Mechanical Engineering

2 years

(Modular)

KCSE Grade D

(Plain)

KNEC 125,000.00
Electrical Installation

(Wireman) Class III

9 Months KCSE/KCPE NITA 75,000.00
Welding & Metal Fabrication (Arc Welding)

Class III

9 Months KCSE/KCPE NITA 75,000.00
Refrigeration & Air

Conditioning Class III

9 Months KCSE/KCPE NITA 75,000.00
Solar Technology Class III 9 Months KCSE/KCPE NITA 75,000.00
Plumbing Class III 9 Months KCSE/KCPE NITA 75,000.00

 

  1. Other Auxiliary Services Offered:
    • Conferencing facilities available at a cost.
    • Executive Accommodation available at a cost
    • Hospitality services at a cost
    • Swimming Pool for hire

For more information visit our website: www.bma.ac.ke

Important Information:

  • Fees not inclusive of VAT, meals, transport or accommodation
  • Course commencement is subject to attainment of quorum
  • Personal protective clothing (PPE’s) are mandatory for all practical programs
  • Students of Maritime Education Training: (Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Seafarers, STCW Safety and Auxiliary Training) can access funding through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Application details can be obtained from the Academy, HELB regional offices Countrywide or download from the BMA website
  • Students can also apply for Diploma & Certificate courses through KUCCPS For further information, please reach using the contacts here below:

Contact Information

Director/CEO

Bandari Maritime Academy Building, Bishop Makarios Close

P.O Box 99469-80107

Mombasa-KENYA

+254 111 773 811 +254 100 404 438

Email: bandarimaritime@gmail.com info@bma.ac.ke.

website: www.bma.ac.ke

KCSE Geography Topical Revision Questions and Answers

 

 

 

 

 

K.C.S.E REVISION SERIES

GEOGRAPHY

 

 

TOPICS COVERED

  TOPIC QUESTION PG ANSWER PG
1. Introduction to Geography 3 53
2. The earth and the solar system 3 53
3. Weather and climate 5 55
4. Statistical methods 8 60
5. Maps and map work 10 61
6. Field work 14 69
7. Minerals and rocks 17 76
8. Mining 18 77
9. Internal Land-Forming Processes 20 82
10. Photograph work 23 89
11. Vegetation 24 90
12. Forestry 27 94
13. External land forming processes 28 99
14. Soils 34 117
15. Agriculture 36 124
16. Land reclamation and Rehabilitation 39 135
17. Fishing 41 142
18. Wildlife and tourism 43 146
19. Energy 44 148
20. Industry 46 153
21. Transport and communication 46 153
22. Trade 49 159
23. Population 50 161
24. Settlement 51 164
25. Management and conservation of the environment 52 165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

    The topic entails:

  • Definition of Geography and Environment
  • Description of the branches of Geography
  • Explaining the importance of studying Geogrpahy and its relationship with other disciplines.

 

  1. Explain why the study of Geography is beneficial in the management and conservation of the

environment.

 

  1. THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM

     The topic entails:

  • Definition of Solar System.
  • Explaining the origin of the earth
  • Explaining the effects of rotation and revolution of the earth.
  • Description of the structure of the earth

 

  1. The diagram below represents the earth on its axis. Use it to answer question (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) i) Name the latitude marked G
  2. ii) What is the angle of inclination of the earth’s axis from its orbit
  3. b) i) State two effects of the rotation of the earth
  4. ii) When the local time is 2.00 p.m at longitude 45°E, what is the longitude of a place

whose local time is 10.30 a.m

  1. c) Name two local winds experience around lake Victoria region
  2. The table below represents rainfall and temperature figure for a town in Kenya .Use it to

answer the questions that follow:-

 

MONTH J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temp (ºC) 27 28 28 28 27 25 25 24 25 26 27 26
Rainfall(mm) 25 38 99 140 277 439 277 69 142 201 71 25

 

 

 

 

a)i) calculate  the annual range  of temperature  for  the town

  1.    ii) Calculate the total annual rainfall for the town (1mk)
  2. b) State three characteristics of the climate experience in the town
  3. a) What is a solstice
  4. b) State three effects of the revolution of the earth
  5. (a) (i) Give two theories that explain the evolution of the solar system and the origin of the earth

(ii) Identify the force that causes the earth to bulge at the equator

(b) Give two reasons that support the belief that the interior of the earth is very hot

  1. a) State two theories that are used to explain the origin of the earth
  2. b) What is solar “system”?

6          a). Name two planets without natural satellites in the solar system

(b) (i) What is a time zone?

(ii) Give the reason why the International Date Line is significant.                               (2mks)

(c) State any two characteristics of Latitudes.

  1. (a) What is the solar system

(b) Give three reasons why the interior of the earth is very hot

  1. (a) The diagram below represents an eclipse. Use it to answer the following questions:

(i) Name the type of eclipse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ii) Identify the parts marked Q and T

(b) State three effects of the rotation of the earth

  1. a) State three reasons why the interior of the earth is known to be very hot
  2. b) Give two effects of the elliptical shape of the earth
  3. (a) (i)What is an equinoxal date?

(ii) Name two equinoxal dates

(iii) State two changes caused by the earth’s revolution around the sun

  1. The diagram below represents the internal structure of the earth. Use it to answer question (a.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a)Name the  arts named u, v and x

  1. b) Describe the characteristics of

i)Crust                      ii) Core

  1. WEATHER AND CLIMATE

         The topic entails:-

  • Defining weather and stating its elements
  • Explaining conditions necessary for siting a weather station.
  • Use instruments to measure elements of weather
  • Analyse and interpret data on weather conditions
  • Description of the structure and composition of the atmosphere
  • Explain factors influencing weather
  • Carrying out a field study on weather station
  • Distinguish between weather and climate
  • Explain the factors that influence climate
  • Description of the characteristics of the climatic regions of Kenya.
  • Description of characteristics of major climatic regions of the World.
  • Accounting for the causes of aridity and desertification
  • Explaining the effects and possible solutions to aridity and desertification
  • Discussing the causes and impact of climate change on physical and human environment

 

 

  1. State three causes of desertification.
  2. a)i) Differentiate the term aridity and desertification
  3. ii) Differentiate between weather and climate
  4. b) State two causes of temperature inversion
  5. c) Explain the occurrence of a land breeze
  6. a) Give three characteristics of the inter- tropical convergence zone
  7. b) (i) State three natural causes of climate change            
  8. ii) Explain four consequences of climate change on the physical environment
  9. c) Give four reasons why some areas within the equatorial belt do not experience true

equatorial climate

  1. (a) Describe the climatic conditions experienced in the Kenya highlands

(b) Explain four effects of folding to human activities

  1. (a) Distinguish between weather and climate

(b) State six characteristics of equatorial climate

  1. (a) Explain how the following factors influence climate:

(i) Ocean currents

(ii) Altitude

(b) Study the map of Africa below and answer the following questions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) Describe the characteristics of climate marked A.

  1. (a) State three conditions necessary for the formation of dew

(b) State two climatic reasons why the government should evict settlers from the Mau

forest complex in the Rift valley of Kenya

  1. (a) (i) What is a fog?

(ii) State any two conditions necessary for the formation of fog.

(b) Name any two isothermic layers of the atmosphere.

  1. (a) What is an air mass?

(b) Give two climatic characteristics of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

  1. (a) Describe two characteristics of a mountain climate

(b) (i) State two human causes of climate change

(ii) Explain three consequences of climate change

(c) Four classes intend to visit a weather station near your school to study the instruments

for measuring weather element:-

(i) Describe how you would use a rain gauge to measure rainfall

(ii) Name two instruments you would find inside a Stevenson screen

  1. a) What do you understand by:
  2. i) Micro- climate
  3. ii) Green house effect
  4. b) Name two weather recording instruments that are placed in a Stevenson’s screen
  5. (a) What is an air mass?

(b) What two conditions favour formation of air mass?                                                      

  1. (a) What is the Inter-tropical convergence Zone?

(b) Account for any four characteristics of tropical rainforests.

  1. (a) What is an air mass?

(b)Study the diagram below and name the air masses marked A, B , C and D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key

LP- Low Pressure

HP- High Pressure

 

15        (a) (i) What is global warming?

(ii) Give any four causes of climate change.

(iii) Name four Green house gases

(b)(i) Explain five effects of climate change

(ii) Identify with evidence two climatic aspects that could have influenced the distribution

of  vegetation

  1. (a Differentiate between:

(i) Aridity and desertification

(b) Give three reasons why the recording of weather data at a weather station may be inaccurate

(c) State two qualities that makes Stevenson screen suitable for its work

 

  1. The map below shows the climatic regions of Kenya

(a) Use it to answer the question a and b

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.           (a) Name the climatic region name 2 and 3

(b) State three characteristics of climatic region marked 7

  1. The map of Africa below shows the different climatic regions of Africa. Use it to answer

question 18.(a).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a )i)Identify the climatic types marked X and Y

  1. ii) Name any four characteristics of the climate marked Z                                                           
  2. b) i) Briefly explain the green house effect and the global warming
  3. ii) Explain three effects of climatic change on the physical environment
  4. c) Explain how the following factors influence climate
  5. i) Altitude
  6. ii) Continentality

iii) Ocean currents

 

  1. STATISTICAL METHODS

      The topic entails:-

  • Defining statistics
  • Identifying types and sources of statistical data
  • Identifying and describing methods of collecting and recording data.
  • Analysis, interpretation and presentation of statistical data using appropriate graphical methods.
  • Explaining the advantages of each method of data presentation.

 

 

  1. Study the table below and answer questions that follow:-

 

CROP 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
COFFEE

TEA

PYRETHRUM

MAIZE

1000

750

300

500

990

700

250

450

870

650

350

550

830

700

400

600

840

600

450

350

 

(a) (i) Using 1cm to represent 500 tons, draw a compound bar graph to represent the data.

(ii) Give two disadvantages of using the method to represent statistical data.

 

  1. The table below shows leading import crops by value (Kshs. Million). Use is to answer

questions a – c

 

  CROP
Year Un milled wheat Maize Rice Wheat flour
2000 6,989 4,664 1,968 180
2001 7,515 3,342 2,619 639
2002 5,577 229 2,104 237
2003 6,099 1,417 2,981 168
2004 6,754 4,647 3,659 200

(a) (i) Using a scale of 1cm represents 100,000 , draw a comparative bar graph to represent

the data in the table above

(ii) Give three advantages of suing comparative bar graphs

(b) Explain three reasons why Kenya is a producer of the commodities shown in the table

above yet she imports the same

 

  1. The table below shows milk production in ‘000 units in selected Districts
District 1982 1992 2002
Trans nzoia 24 26 40
Kiambu 23 25 31
Meru 25 27 32
Bungoma 12 14 20
  1. a) i) Using a vertical scale of 1 centimeter to represent 10,000 units, draw a compound

bar  graph to represent the above given data

 

  1. Study the figure below and use it to answer question 6. The figure depicts proportional

divided circles showing the extend of network coverage in Kenya between 2007 and 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uncovered

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) i) State four deductions that can be made from the above representation

ii)State three advantages of using proportional circles in representing data

 

  1. The table below shows four principal crops produced in Kenya in the years 2000 and 2001.

Use it to answer questions.

CROP              AMOUNT IN METRIC TONS

YEAR 2000 2001
Wheat

Maize

Coffee

Tea

70,000

200,000

98,000

240,000

13,000

370,000

55,000

295,00

(a) (i) Using a radius of 5 cm, draw a pie chart to represent crop production in the year 2000.

(ii) State two advantages of using pie charts.

(b) Calculate the percentage increase in wheat production between the years 2000 and 2001.

 

  1. Study the data given and use it to draw a pie chart showing mineral production in Kenya;

 

Mineral Amount  (000 tonnes)
Gold 26
Flouspar 14
Soda ash 32
Zink 28

 

(a) Using a radius of 5cm, draw a pie chart to represent the above data

(b) List three advantages of using a pie chart in representing data

 

 

  1. MAPS AND MAP WORK

    The topic entails:

  • Definition of pictures, Plans and maps
  • Explaining the relationship between pictures, plans and maps
  • Identifying types of maps and stating their uses.
  • Identifying and use of marginal information on maps
  • Identifying types and uses of scales
  • Determining distances and areas using scales
  • Distinguishing direction and bearing
  • Identifying traditional and modern methods of locating places and features
  • Locating places and features on maps using various methods.
  • Description of different methods of representing relief on topographical maps.
  • Enlargement and reduction of topographical maps
  • Drawing cross-section from topographical maps
  • Calculation and interpretation of vertical exaggeration and gradient
  • Determination of indivisibility.

 

 

  1. (a) Identify any two adjoined map sheets to the area covered by the map

(b) (i) Give two features of the map which shows that the area to the south east of the area

covered by the map receives high amount of rainfall(cite evidence)

(ii) Name two physical features found in grid square 4548

(c) (i) Reduce by a half the area covered by easting 23 to 30 and northing 47 to 53

(ii) On the reduced area mark and label the following:-

All weather road loose surface

District boundary

(d) (i) Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map to the south of northing 50

(ii) Citing evidence from the map give three economic activities carried out in the area

covered by the map

  1.     (a) (ii) What is the latitudinal and longitudinal location of shopping centre at grid square 5863

(ii) Name the continuous man made feature along Road B1

(b) (i) Apart from spot height, give two other methods which have been used to show

relief on  the map

(ii) Measure the length of the road D313 between Northing 68 and Northing 70.

Give your answer in kilometers

(iii) Calculate the bearing of the culvert in grid square 6066 from river confluence in

grid  square 6269

  1. (a) (i) Draw a cross-section along Easting 67 from Northing 67 to Northing 71.

(Use a vertical scale of 1cm rep. 80m)

On the cross section you have drawn, mark and name:

– Hill

– Pass

– Road D313

(ii) Calculate the vertical exaggeration of the cross section you have drawn

 

  1. Study the map of Belgut 1:50,000 (sheet 117/3) provided and answer the following questions

a)i)Give the general direction  of the flow  of river Itare

  1. ii) What is the bearing of a trigonometrical station 117S 13 at grid reference 443512 from

a tea nursery found at grid reference 443447?                                                                  

iii) Name two types of trigonometrical station that have been used to show the relief in

the area covered by the  map

  1. iv) Calculate the area that s found on the western side of river Sondo. Give answers in meters

b)i) Using a vertical scale of 1cm to represent 100 meters draw a cross-section  from grid

reference 260520 to grid reference 340520

  1. ii) On the cross-section, mark and label the following
  • A hill
  • A provincial boundary
  • All weather road, loose surface
  • Riverine trees

iii) Calculate the vertical exaggeration of the cross-section

  1. c) Students from Chemamul School set out to carry out field work in the area of Belgut
  2. i) With evidence, name two crops they found being grown in the area

 

 

Use the diagram below to answer questions 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. (a) Name the vegetation types marked X and Y

(b) Give two reasons for the absence of vegetation at Z                                          

(c) Name any one part in Kenya represented by this diagram

  1. Use the map of Kericho (1:50,000) to answer the questions

Study the map of Belgut  1: 50000 (sheet 117/3) provided and answer the following questions

.       (a) (i) What is the height of the highest contour in the area covered by the map?

(ii) Give the longitudinal extent of the area covered by the map.

(iii) Calculate the area of the part of Kisii district shown on the map.

(iv) What is the six figure grid reference of the junction at Marumbasi?

(b) (i) Draw a rectangle 10cm by 14cm to represent the area between easting 30 and 40

(ii) On the rectangle mark and name the following:-

– A plantation

– River Yurith

– A seasonal swamp

– The bridge at Kabirigut

(iii) Calculate the new scale of your reduction

(c) Describe three ways in which physical factors have influenced the construction of all

weather  roads in the area.

(d) (i) Citing evidence from the map, explain three factors that favour the growing of tea in Belgut.

(ii) With evidence from the map name any other crop grown in the area other than tea.

 

  1. Study the map of Belgut: 1:50000 (sheet 117/3) provided and answer the following questions

.           a) i) Convert the scale of the map into statement scale

  1. ii) Give the longitudinal extend of the area covered by the map

iii) Calculate the bearing of the posho mill at Kiptule from the spot height at Kiptere

  1. b) Apart from forests name other vegetation types in the area covered by the map

c)i) Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm by 8cm o represent the area south of northing 50 and

West of  easting 30. On the rectangle mark

  • River Sondo
  • Coffee mill
  • All weather road loose surface
  • Wood land
  1. ii) Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map
  2. d) What factors on the map can promote trading activity
  3. Study the topographic map of Belgut provided and use it to answer this question

(a) (i) Name the two provinces covered in the area by the map

(ii) What is the general direction of Ikamu school from Chemamul school?

(iii) Write the six figure grid reference of the Posho Mill at Kiptule

(b) (i) Measure the distance of all weather road (bound surface) from Kapsuser shops to

its ends in the North-East to Kericho. Give your answer in Kilometers

(ii) Identify two methods used in the map to locate places

(iii) Name three types of natural vegetation found in the area

(iv) Citing evidence from the map, name three agricultural activities carried out in Belgut area

(c) Citing evidence from the map, explain three physical factors which have influenced

settlement in the area

(d) Describe the drainage of the area covered y the map

 

  1. a i) What type of map is Belgut sheet?
  2. ii) Give two methods used in representing relief on the map extract.

b i) What is the length of the Murram road from Marumbasi to Kiptere Sunchen

(Give your answer in Km)

  1. ii) Name the main crop planted under plantation from the map

c i) Explain how relief has influenced settlement in the area covered by the Map

  1. ii) Citing evidence from the map, give two social – economic activities carried out in the

area covered  by  the map.

d i) Using a vertical scale of 1 cm to represent 100 metres, draw a cross section from the

East 440000 to easting 500000 on the cross section label:

– Road

– River

– Forest

 

  1. Study the map of BELGUT 1:50,000 provided and answer the following questions

a)i) Give the longitudinal extent of the area covered by the map

  1. ii) Convert the scale of the map into a statement scale

iii) Name two methods that have been used to represent relief on the map

  1. b) i) Draw a cross-section between grid references 29050 and 33050. Use scale of 1cm

to represent 20 meters

  1. ii) On the cross-section Mark and name:.

– papyrus swamp

– All weather road loose surface

iii) Calculate the vertical exaggeration

 

  1. a) Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map
  2. b) Citing evidence from the map, give three economic activities carried out in the area

covered by the map

  1. c) State two functions of the tea factory to the population around.
  2. d) Give three reasons to show the area covered in the map receives high rainfall. The evidence

should be deducted from the map

 

  1. Study the map of Belgut 1:50,000(sheet 117/3) provided and answer the following questions

(a) (i) What type of a map is Belgut ?

(ii) Give the grid square in which Matongo school is found

(iii) Calculate the area enclosed by Kendu-Kisii, all weather roads (bound surface) to

the  West of the map

(iv) Citing evidence from the map, identify four social activities taking place in the map

(b) (i) Draw a cross-section along Northings 54 between Eastings 26 to 32. Use vertical scale of

1cm to represent 20m. On it mark and name:-

(I) River

(II) Loose surface road

(III) Swamp

(ii) Calculate the vertical exaggeration

(c) Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map

(d) Citing evidence from the map, explain two conditions that favour cattle rearing in the

area  covered by the map

 

  1. Study the map of Kericho (1:50,000) sheet 117/4 provided and answer the following questions

(a) i) What is the bearing of the secondary trigometrica station 2173 around Kapcheptoror

school form the dry weather road junction at Kipchimchim school

(ii) Give a six-figure grid reference of the trigometrical station (other) 1811 near

Poiywek school

(iii) Convert the scale of the map into a statement scale

(iv) Using liens of latitudes and longitudes give the position of Keongo school at gird

square 5662

(v) Give two methods used in representing relief in the are covered by the map

(b) Citing evidence from the map, state:-

(i) Two social functions of Kericho Municipality

(ii) Two economic activities carried out in the area covered by the map

(c) Using a vertical scale 1cm represents 20m

(i) Draw a cross section form grid reference 550640 to 590660

(ii) On the cross-section, mark and name the following:-

  • A river
  • Dry weather road
  • A hill

(d) Describe the drainage of the are covered by the map

  1. Study the map of Belgut (117/3) provided and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Identify two provinces covered by the map of Belgut

(b) (i)Using a vertical scale 1cm represents 50m, draw a cross section from grid reference

260590 to 330560. on it mark and name;

  • All weather loose surface roads
  • Marshes
  • River

(ii) Calculate the vertical exaggeration of the cross section.

(iii) What type of map is Belgut?

 

  1. Study the map of BELGUT (1:50000 sheet 117/3) provided and answer the questions below:

a)i) Give the six figure grid references of the confluence of the river Itare and river Kitoi.

  1. ii) Measure the length in kilometers of all weather roads loose surface from the junction

at grid square 3957 to the junction at Kipmaso grid square 3751.

iii) Give the name to the adjoining sheet found in the North East of Belgut           .

  1. b) i) What is the longitudinal extent of the area covered by the map?
  2. ii) What is the approximate height of the school at kiptere grid square 3658?
  3. c) i) Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map.

 

  1. ii) Using a vertical scale of 1cm to represent 40 metres draw a cross-section along northing

53 from easting 24 to 29.

On it mark and name

– regional boundary

– Foot path

– main track (motorable)

  1. d) i) Describe the distribution of the settlement of the area covered by the map.
  2. ii) Citing evidence from the map, explain two factors that may favour trading activities

in the area covered by the map.

 

 

  1. FIELD WORK

  The topic entails:-

  • Definition of field work
  • Stating different types of field work
  • Explaining the importance of field work
  • Explaining the procedure to be followed during field work
  • Identifying possible problems during field work
  • Carrying out field work within the local environment.

 

  1. a) Form four students of your school carried out a field study on beef farming in Narok District.

(i) State four objectives of their study.

(ii) Give four follow up activities they carried out.

(b) Students of Kakao secondary school intend to undertake a field study of Olkaria I geothermal

power generating project. Answer the following questions;

(i) State three objectives they would write down for the field study

(ii) List three preparations they would undertake before the actual field study

(c) Your class visited a biogas digester near your school;

(i) Describe how it was constructed

(ii) List three raw materials the class may have identified which are used in the production

of biogas

 

  1. a) You are planning to carry out a field study on soil in an arid region.
  2. i) What are some of the characteristics you would observe?
  3.             ii) Why would you prepare a working schedule for the study?

 

  1. a)i)Give three natural vegetation zones  on mount Kenya
  2.    ii) Name three temperate grasslands found   in the world

iii) Describe the characteristics of the hot desert vegetation

  1. b) Explain three causes of the decline of the areas under forests in Kenya
  2. c) You are supposed to carry out a field study of a weather station near your school

i)What preparations would you make for the study

  1. ii) What instruments are you likely to find within the Stevenson box

 

  1. (a) You are required to carry out a field study on vegetation within the local environment;

(i) Apart from identifying different types of plants, state other activities you will carry

during the field study

(ii) How will you identify the different types of plants

(b) Form four students from Kisumu west district carried out a field study in an area of soil

erosion in Machakos district

(i)  State three causes of soil erosion they could have identified

(ii) Name two effects of soil erosion they have identified

(iii) State any one objective for their study

 

  1. (a) Students from Kisumu West secondary school carried out a field study in the area

covered by the map

(i) What three preparations did they make?

(ii) State any null hypothesis for the study

  1. b) Your class intends to carry out a field study on weathering within the vicinity of the school
  2. i) State the type of information you are likely to collect
  3. ii) State two follow up activities you are likely to carry after the study

 

  1. (a) Students from Kericho school set out to conduct a field study on the relationship between

climate and vegetation of the area covered by the map.

(i) What preparation did they carry out for the study?                                                 

(ii) State three evidences they would identify to support climate change.

(iii) State two possible alternative hypotheses for the study

(b) Students are planning to carry out a field study in the area affected by climate change;

(i) State three ways in which observation would be the best method of data collection.

(c) Citing evidence from the map, explain three factors that have influenced settlement in the

area covered by the map.

 

  1. (a) Students of Chepkosilen school carried a field study on economic activities in the

area covered by the map.

(i) Give two preparations they made before the study.

(ii) State two hypotheses for their study.

(iii) Citing evidence, identify three economic activities that they studied.

(iv) What type of map is Belgut?

 

(b) Students from your school have conducted a field study on a Lake in Kenya

(i) In their study they identified some of the problems affecting the lake to have been

caused by nearby industries and deforestation in the surrounding areas. Explain how

each of the two could have  affected the lake.

(ii) Name any two methods they might have used to collect the data.

(iii) State any two reasons why it would be important to do follow-up after the study

(d) You are required to carry out a field study on soil erosion around your school

(i) State two methods you would use t record data

(ii) Give three problems you may encounter during the field study

 

  1. a) Students of Masabot School carried out a field study of Changoi tea factory.
  2. i) Name two types of roads they used to travel to Changoi tea factory.
  3. ii) What preparations they were likely to make for the study

            b)(i)  Suppose you were a student in the school at Tegat and you plan to carry out a day’s

field study  of Changoi tea factory.  Design a working programme (schedule) you would

use during the day of study

.                ii) Your class is required to carry out a field study of a river. What would be the advantages

of  dividing the class into groups according to the stages   of the long profile of the river ?

 

  1. a) You intent to carry out a field study on a desert landscape.
  2. i) Apart from conducting oral interviews, state two other methods you would use to

collect information

  1. ii) State two problems that you are likely to encounter in the field
  2. b) You are provided to carry out a field study of the vegetation within the local environment;
  3. i) Apart from identifying the different types of plants, state three other activities you

will carry out during the field study

  1. ii) How will you identify the different types of plants?

 

 

  1. a) Your class went for a field study in Samburu.
  2. i) List three methods they are likely to have used to present their findings
  3. b) i) State three activities they would be involved in.
  4.        ii) Identify three problems they are likely to encounter.                                              

 

  1. (a) You are required to carry out a field work on soils around your school:-

(i) State three objectives for your study

(ii) State two reasons why it would be necessary to carry samples back to school

(b) You carried out field work ion soils around your school:-

(i) State three preparations you made before the actual day of field work

(ii) State any three problems you encountered during the field work

 

  1. (a) You are to carry out a field study on rivers near your school:-

(i) Name three methods you will use to collect your data

(ii) Why is it important to carry out a pre-visit

(iii) How will your findings be useful to the local community?

 

  1. (a) A field study was carried out around the rift valley lakes:-

State two characteristics of the lakes they would have identified

  1. b) You intend to go for a field study to a region where folding has occurred.
  2. i) State three reasons why you would conduct a pre-visit.
  3. ii) Identify two methods you would use to record data.

               c)i) State two problems they may face during their study

  1.        ii) State two follow up activities they may have been involved in after the field study

 

  1. The table below shows the crops produced in Kenya between the years 2000 to 2002

 

CROPS ‘000’ 2000 2001 2002
WHEAT 22 37 83
MAIZE 131 255 325
BARLEY 12 26 47
TOTAL 165 318 455

(a) (i) Calculate the percentage of wheat production in the year 2000

(ii) Using a scale of 1cm rep 200 units, draw proportional circles to show the production

of  crops each year. Show your calculations

(b) Explain three physical conditions which favour wheat growing in Kenya

(c) Compare wheat growing in Kenya and Canada under the following:-

(i) Mechanization

(ii) Marketing

(iii) Size

(d) State four uses of wheat

  1. (a) Use the following information to answer the questions below:
Type of energy No. of families using each type Average monthly income per family (Kshs.)
Fire wood

Kerosene

Charcoal

Liquid Petroleum Gas

Saw dust

Hydroelectricity

13,400

11,200

9,100

5,300

4,000

2,000

900

1600

1000

3000

900

4500

Total 45,000 11,900

 

(i) Draw a pie-chart with a radius of 4cm to represent the number of families using each type

of  energy. Show your calculations

(b) Students from Matungu district went to study gold mining in Kakamega South district

(i) State any two main preparations made before field study visit

(ii) Give any two follow-up activities they engage in after the study

(c) Suppose you were to conduct a field study in Kakamega forest

(i) State three problems that are likely to hinder your work

(ii) How could you determine the following:-

-Heights of a tree

-Diameter of stem

-Tree of the same species

(d) You have been asked to conduct field study on land pollution in an urban set up;

(i) State three problems that you may encounter;

(ii) Your class carried out a field study on forests in your area. List four measures you

would  recommend to conserve forests in the area

 

  1. MINERALS AND ROCKS

The topic entails:-

  • Defining minerals and rocks
  • Stating the characteristics of minerals
  • Classification of rocks according to mode of formation
  • Stating the characteristics of rocks
  • Accounting for the distribution of major types of rocks in Kenya.
  • Explaining the significance of rocks
  • Identifying major types of rocks and their uses within the local environment.

 

 

  1. (a) State two formations in which mineral ores occur

(b) Give three negative effects of open cast mining on the environment

  1. a) Briefly describe how minerals occur in veins and lodes

(b) Describe how coral rocks are formed

  1. State three classification  of sedimentary rocks based on their mode of formation
  2. a) A part from Thermol Metamorphism, name two other types of metamorphism
  3. b) Describe the following types of rocks
  4. i) Calcareous rocks                                                                 
  5. ii) Carbonaceous rocks.            

iii) State three examples of rocks that are dominant at the coast of Kenya.                

  1. c) i) Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed through the following processes.

Mechanical Process

  1. ii) Chemical Process
  2. (a) Give three ways through which rocks may be metamorphosed. (3 mks)

(b) Name two examples of plutonic rocks

  1. c) State three conditions that favour the formation of an artesian basin.
  2. MINING

This topic entails

  • Defining mining
  • Explaining the factors influencing:-

                               -The occurrence of minerals

                               -Mining activities

  • Describing methods of mining
  • Locating major minerals on the map of East Africa
  • Explaining the significance of minerals in Kenya
  • Accounting for the problems facing the mining industry in Kenya.
  • Explaining the effects of mining on the environment in Kenya.
  • Describing the occurrence of specific minerals and their exploitation in selected countries.

 

 

  1. (a)  (i) What problem has been brought about by uncontrolled mining of minerals in Kenya?

(ii) Where is fluorspar mined in Kenya?

(iii) Describe how trona is mined and processed in Magadi

(b) (i) List two ways in which mining leads to loss of biodiversity

(ii) List two ways in which mining leads to pollution

  1. (a) (i) Name three methods of mining.

(ii) State five factors that influence the exploration of minerals.

(iii) State three ways in which mining derelicts can be reclaimed.

  1. (a) State two ways in which gold in South Africa occurs.             (2mks)

(b) Give three ways in which abandoned mined sites could be rehabilitated.

  1. (a) Name two countries in Africa where oil is mined

(b) State two by-products of crude oil

  1. (a) (i) Define the term ‘mining method’

(ii) Explain how the following factors influence mining:-

– Technology

– Quality of the ore

(b) Use the map of East Africa below to answer question (i)

MAP OF EAST AFRICA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) Name the minerals found in the areas marked P, Q, R                                   

(ii) Name two areas in South Africa where diamonds are mined

  1. c) Open-cast method of mining.
  2. d) Benefits of trona to Kenya.
  3. e) Problems facing the mining industry in Kenya.

 

  1. Use the map of East Africa below to answer question (a) (i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) (i) Name the minerals mined in the areas marked W, X, Y and Z

(ii) Give four ways in which minerals occur

(b)Identify any five factors that influence the exploitation of minerals

(c) Explain any four problems associated with mining

(d) List any four main minerals mined in Kenya

 

  1. (a) Give three main methods of mining

(b) The following data shows the value of minerals exported from Tanzania between the

years 2000-20003. Use it to answer the following questions:

Value of mineral exports in millions of Tshs.
  2000 2001 20002 2003
Gold 680 700 500 400
Diamonds 1000 800 700 900
Mica 400 100 400 100

(i) Calculate the percentage decline in the value of diamond exports between 2000 and 20001.

(c)Explain any four ways in which trona mining contributes to the growth of the economy

in Kenya

 

  1. (a) (i) State three methods used in mining

(ii) Name the mineral found in the following areas;-

                   – Magadi                                                                                                             

                  – Mwandui

                   – Kasese 

(b) Describe the following factors influence mining of minerals

(i) Technology

(ii) Quality of ore

(iii) Accessibility

(c) Explain four problems facing the mining of Gold in South Africa

(d) (i) List two leading to oil producing countries in the middle East

(ii) State three uses of petroleum

(e). State three problems of land dereliction

 

  1. The diagram below shows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Identify the parts marked X and Y

(b) Give three reasons why Kenya imports petroleum in crude form and not as refined

by-products

  1. (a) Differentiate between veins and lodes

(b) State three effects of land dereliction

  1. (a) (i) Give three methods of mining.

(ii) Name two places where gold is mined in Tanzania.

(b) Explain four factors which influence the exploitation of minerals.                                               

(c)  State four negative effects of mining on the environment.

(d) (i) Describe how solution  mining is carried out.

(ii) State three ways n which mining contributes to the economy of Kenya.

  1. (a) (i) Name three methods of mining

(ii) Explain three ways in which soda ash contributes to the economy of Kenya

(iii) Identify four problems facing gold mining in South Africa

(b) (i) State three conditions necessary for the formation of petroleum

(ii) Give two by-products obtained when crude oil is refined

(c) What three benefits would Kenya get if the current prospecting for oil yields good results

(d) (i) Name two minerals mined in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania

(ii) Name two ports through which minerals from East Africa are exported through

 

  1. INTERNAL LAND-FORMING PROCESSES

    This area covers :-

  1. Earth Movements
  2. Folding
  3. Faulting
  4. Vulcanicity
  5. Earth Quakes

 

                                     It entails:

  • Definition of earth movements
  • Explaining the causes of horizontal and vertical earth movements.
  • Explaining theories of continental drift and plate tectonics
  • Defining folding, faulting and vulcanicity and earthquakes.
  • Explaining the
  • Description of types of folds, faults, and forms of vulcanicity
  • Explaining the resultant features due to folding, faulting and vulcanicity
  • Explain causes of earth quakes.
  • Describing how earth quakes are measured
  • Account for the world distribution of earth quake ones, fold mountain systems and features resulting from faulting and vulcanicity
  • Explaining the significance of the resultant features of folding, faulting, vulcanicity and the effects of earth quakes.

 

  1. a) Composite volcano

b)i)What are earthquakes?

  1. ii) Name two types of earthquakes waves

iii) Explain three ways in which volcanic mountains positively influence human activities

 

  1. a) Using well labeled diagrams, distinguish between a simple symmetrical fold and an

asymmetrical fold.

  1. b) i) Name two fold mountains of the Alpine Orogeny
  2. ii) With the aid of well labeled diagrams, describe how a fold mountain is formed.
  3. c) Explain three positive effects of folding on the physical & human environment.

 

  1. (a) State three ways in which the earth’s crust is affected by the earthquakes

(b) State two evidences of continental drift theory

(c) Name three types of plate tectonic boundaries

 

  1. (a) (i) What are tectonic plates

(ii) Give any two examples of oceanic plates:-

(b) Describe how the following cause earth movements:

(i) Isostatic adjustment

(ii) Magma movement in the crust

(iii) Convectional currents in the mantle.

 

  1. (a) Give any two natural causes of earthquakes

(b) Name three characteristics of the rift valley lakes of Kenya

 

  1. (a) State three characteristics of the rift valley lakes of Kenya

(b)(i) What are earth quakes?

(ii)Name three types of earth quake waves

c). Differentiate between extension boundaries and compression boundaries.

 

7          a. i) What is an earthquake

  1.     ii) Give two ways in which earthquakes can be predicted
  2. b) State two ways in which faulting interferes with transport and communication lines.

 

  1. The diagram below represents a feature resulting form faulting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Name the feature

(b) Name part x and y

(c) Give three negative of an earthquake

  1. (a) Differentiate between hot springs and geysers

(b) The feature below show an extrusive landform in a volcanic area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Using well labelled diagrams, describe how the following are formed:

(i) An anticlinal fault

(ii) An overthrust fold

(d) (i) Explain any three ways in which features resulting from volcanicity are a problem

to people

(ii) Describe how subsidence can lead to formation of a caldera.

 

  1. (a) What is the plate tectonic theory ?

(b) Name three types of tectonic plate boundaries   .

(c) Explain two evidences that support continental drift theory.

 

  1. (a) (i) Name two fold mountains in Africa apart from Atlas mountains

(ii) Differentiate between symmetrical and asymmetrical folds

(iii) Apart from symmetrical and asymmetrical folds, name other types of folds

(b) (i) With the aid of well labeled diagrams explain the formation of fold mountains

(ii) Give two-examples of fold mountains in North America

 

 

  1. a) Effects of the elliptical shape of the earths orbit
  2. b) Mention three causes of the earth movements

 

  1. a) List two characteristics of destructive plate boundary
  2. b) Outline three natural causes of earthquakes
  3. b) State two effects of earthquakes on crystal rocks

 

  1. a) List two factors that determine the degree of folding in rocks
  2. b) State three effects of faulting on drainage systems

 

  1. (a) State any one evidence that support the theory of the drifting of continents

(b)(i) Apart from Africa, name any two other continents that form the Gondwanaland

(ii) What is panthalassa?

 

  1. a) Give two reasons why hardwood trees species in Kenya are in danger of extraction
  2. b) State three problems that affect forestry in Canada

 

 

 

  1. The diagram below shows a simple fold

(a) (i) Name the part marked A, B and C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                (ii) Name two fold mountains outside Africa

(iii) Give thee landform associated with folded regions

(b) With the aid of well labeled diagram describe the process of formation of Fold Mountain

       (c) Explain four ways in which folding influences human activities

 

 

 

  1. PHOTOGRAPH WORK

      The topic entails:-

  • Identifying types of photographs
  • Describing parts of a photograph
  • Estimating the sizes of features appearing on photographs
  • Making sketch form photographs
  • Identifying and interpreting features on photographs.

 

  1. Study the photograph (a) and (b) and use them to answer the questions below:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo A
Photo B

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) (i) Name the type of photograph shown in the figure (b)

(ii) Name three human activities carried out in photographs (a) and (b)

(b) If the two photographs were taken from western province, name four districts in the

province the photographs are likely to have been taken from?

(c) Explain five physical conditions that encourage the growth of crops in photograph (a)

(d) State five problems facing farmers of this crop in Kenya

  1.  (a) (i) State three characteristics of the  animal breeds

(ii) Explain why the above activity is mainly located in the highlands in Kenya

 

  1. VEGETATION

       The topic entails:

  • Definition of vegetation
  • Discussing the factors influencing the distribution of vegetation
  • Identifying and describing the characteristics of major vegetation regions of Kenya and the world
  • Discussing the significance of vegetation and explain their uses within the local environment

 

 

 

  1. a) Name two areas of the world with temperate grasslands.

(b) Explain how the characteristics of the vegetation in climate B are adapted to the.

environmental conditions

 

  1. The diagram below shows mountain vegetation zones, use it to answer the questions that follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) (i) Name the vegetation zone marked X,Y,Z.

(ii) Give four char characteristic of tropical savannah vegetations

(b) Explain how the following factors influence vegetation:

(i) Aspect

(ii) Human activities

(c) Name the specific countries of the world where the following grassland vegetation types are

found:-

(i)Velds

(ii) Pampas

(iii) Dawns

(d) Explain three factors that have led to a decline of natural grassland in Kenya

 

  1. (a) (i) Define the term ‘natural vegetation’

(ii) State thee climatic factors influencing distribution of vegetation

(b) (i) Give two zones of the temperate grasslands

(ii) State five characteristics of coniferous forests

(c) Explain four ways in which vegetation of the Nyika region of Kenya has adapted to the

region of Kenya has experienced in the area

(d) Give five factors that have led to a decline of the natural grasslands in Kenya

 

 

 

  1. The map below shows major vegetation zones of the world. Use it to answer the questions

that follow:

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)  Identify the temperate grasslands marked Y and Z

(b) Explain four ways in which desert vegetation are adapting to the extremely harsh

conditions

 

  1. The map below shows the location of some vegetation regions of Africa. Use it to answer

the questions that follow:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. (a)i) Name the grassland region marked L
  2. ii) Describe the characteristics of the natural vegetation found in the shaded area P
  3. b) i) Explain four ways in which the vegetation found in the area marked Q adapts to the

environmental conditions of the region

  1. c) i) Give two reasons why the mountain top has no vegetation
  2. ii) State two ways in which vegetation is of significance to the physical and human

environments

  1. (a) (i) Name two types of vegetation

(ii) Give two physiographic factors influencing vegetation distribution

(b) The diagram below shows vegetation zones of a S. Africa mountain. Use it to answer

the question below:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) (i) Name the zones a, b, c, d

(ii) Give one reason why there is no vegetation cover on to p of the mountain

(c) (i) State the names given to temperate grassland vegetation in:-

– North America

– Argentina

(ii) Explain three used of Savanna vegetation

(d) Explain four characteristics of Tropical desert vegetation

 

  1. (a) The map below shows the grasslands of the world. Use it to answer the questions that follow:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) Name the grasslands marked S, T, Y and Z.                                                                    

(ii) State any four characteristics of temperate grasslands.

  1. (a) (i) What is meant by derived vegetation?

(ii) Mention three factors that influence the vegetation of a place.

  1. b) i)Give three natural vegetation zones  on mount Kenya
  2. ii) Name three temperate grasslands found in the world

iii) Describe the characteristics of the hot desert vegetation

  1. a) Explain three causes of the decline of the areas under forests in Kenya

(b) Explain four factors that limit the exploitation of tropical rain forests in Africa.

 

 

  1. FORESTRY

    The topic entails:-

  • Definition of forest and forestry
  • Discussing factors influencing the distribution and types of natural forests.
  • Discussing the significance of forests and forest products in Kenya
  • Identifying and explaining problems facing forestry in Kenya
  • Discussing ways and means of managing and conserving forest.
  • Comparing and contrasting softwood forests in Kenya and Canada.
  • Demonstrating the ability to manage and conserve forests and forest resources.

 

 

  1. (a) Give three reasons for over-exploitation of hardwoods in Africa.

(b) State four measures taken to conserve forests in Kenya.

(c) (i)  Name two major lumbering maritime provinces in Eastern Canada.

(ii) Explain the factors that have favoured forestry in Canada.

(d) Explain three differences between softwoods in Kenya and Canada.

 

  1. (a) (i) What is agro-forestry?

(ii) State four reasons why agro-forestry is being encouraged.

 

  1. (a) (i) Distinguish between pure and mixed forests

(ii) Show how natural forests differ from planted forests in Kenya

(c)  (i) State three measures that are being taken in Kenya to conserve forests

(ii) Explain three factors favouring the exploitation of softwoods in Canada

 

  1. (a) Define agro forestry

(b) Outline four benefits of agro forestry

(c) Explain how the following factors influence growth of forests;

(i) Altitude

(ii) Aspect

(d) Explain three measures being undertaken to conserve forests in Kenya

(e) Give four consequences of forest depletion in Kenya

 

  1. (a) (i) Distinguish between indigenous and exotic forest

(ii) Explain four ways in which natural forests differ from planted forests

(b) Explain three factors that influence the distribution of forests in Kenya

(c) State three measure that are being taken to conserve forests

 

  1. (a) (i) What is forestry?

(ii) Explain three factors that favour the growth of natural forests on the Kenya highlands

(b) Explain five problems hindering the exploitation of tropical hardwood forests

(c) (i) Explain three measures that the government of Kenya is taking to conserve forests

in the country

(ii) State three factors that have led to the reduction of the area under forest in Mau forest

 

  1. (a) (i) Distinguish between forestry and forest

(ii) Discuss the influence of the following factors on the destruction of natural forests

  1. a) Climate
  2. b) Human activities
  3. c) Topography

 

  1. (a) Explain three measures which have been taken to manage forests in Kenya

(b) Give the differences between the soft wood forests in Kenya and

Canada, under the following headings:

(i) Species

(ii) Problems

(iii) Marketing

      (d) Your class intends to carry out a field study on the erotic trees of the Kenya highlands:-

(i) Name two types of tree species they are likely to observe

(ii) Identify three methods you will use to record the data in the field

 

  1. (a) Define the term agro-forestry

(b) Name three topical hardwoods found in Kenya

(c) Name one indigenous soft wood found in Kenya

 

 

 

  1. EXTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES

   The topic entails ;-

  • Definitions of :
  1. Weathering
  2. Mass weathering
  3. Hydrological cycle and action of rivers
  4. Oceans, Seas and their Costs
  5. Action of wind and water in Arid areas
  6. Action of water in Limestone areas
  7. Glaciation
  8. Lakes
  • Distinguishing between oceans and seas
  • Description of water movements in oceans and seas
  • Explaining the external land forming processes and the resultant features
  • Identifying the sources of under ground water
  • Discussing the significance of the resultant physical features to the environment
  • Carrying out field work of land forms within the local environment

 

 

  1. (a) Name two rivers in Kenya West of the Rift Valley that cause frequent flooding

(b) State three factors that lead to frequent flooding in the Lake region of Kenya

 

  1. (a) i) Other than seif dunes, name two other types  of sand dunes
  2.      ii) Give five characteristics of seif dunes

iii) State four factors that facilitate the formation of the sand dunes

  1. b) Describe how a desert rock pedestal is formed
  2.  c) Explain four positive effects of desert features to human activities

 

  1. a) i)Give three reasons why there are no ice sheets in Kenya
  2.    ii) Explain three factors that influence the movement of ice from the place of accumulation
  3. b) Describe the process through which the following features are formed.

i)an arête

  1. ii) A crag and tail
  2. c) Explain four positive effects of glaciation in lowland areas

 

  1. a)i) Give the dates in a  year during  which  the number  of hours  of darkness is equal in

both the north and the  south poles

  1. ii) Why do the lengths of days and nights vary from one part of the earth to another?
  2. b) State two effects of the rotation of the earth on its axis

 

  1. a)What is a lake ?              
  2. b) State three ways through which lakes are formed

 

  1. a) i) What is desertification      
  2. ii) Differentiate between wind deflation and wind abrasion

iii) Describe how wind transports its materials through the following processes:

  1.              I) Saltation
  2. II) Suspension

                        III) Surface creep                                                                                           

  1. b) Describe how the following features are formed
  2. i) Zeugens
  3. ii) Oasis
  4. a) State two ways in which glacier moves
  5.  b) State three differences between a young river valley and a glaciated valley                        

 

  1. The diagram below represents the action of waves on the coastline. Use it to answer

questions  (a) and (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) Name the features marked X and
  2.  b) List three ways in which waves erode the coastline.

 

  1.  Name two sources of underground water.

 

  1. a)i) What is chemical weathering
  2. ii) State five factors that affect the rate of chemical weathering in equatorial regions
  3. b) Explain the following chemical weathering process
  4. i) Carbonation
  5. ii) Hydrolysis
  6. c) Explain four economic importance of weathering to physical and human environments

 

  1. a) Name two types of tides
  2. b) Give three ways in which the shape of the landmasses may influence movement of ocean

waters

(c)  State four sources of underground of water

(d) State five ways in which springs occur

(e) Account for four ways in which desert vegetation adopt to the climate of their environment

 

  1. (a) Hamada and Erg

(b) Explain three processes of wind erosion

(c) With the aid of well labeled diagrams, describe the formation of:

  1. i) A Barchan

(ii) Rock pedestal

(iii) An oasis

(d) Name three features resulting from water deposition in desert

  1. State three reasons why wind erosion is predominant in desert areas.

(b) Describe three processes by which wind erodes.

(c) With aid of well labeled diagrams, describe the formation of the following desert features;

(i) Rock pedestal.

(ii) Zeugen.

(d) State four ways in which desert land forms influence man’s activities.

  1. (a) Differentiate between oceans and seas.

(b) Explain three sources of salinity in the oceans  .

(c) State three features on the ocean floor.

 

  1. (a)(i) What is the difference between a sea and an ocean?

(ii) Explain any three ways in which islands are formed.

(b) (i) Describe how Lake Victoria was formed.

(ii) Explain any three ways in which Lake Victoria has influenced the climate of

surrounding areas

(c)   (i) Distinguish between aridity and desertification

(ii) Explain any three physical causes of aridity and desertification

 

  1. 16. (a) (i) What is chemical weathering?

(ii) Name any three surface features that result from carbonation.

(b) The diagram below shows a feature resulting from weathering. Use it to answer the

questions that follow:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) What is the name of the feature?

(ii) Describe how the feature is formed.

  1. 17. (a) Differentiate between a river system and a river regime.

(b) The diagram below shows a drainage pattern. Use it to answer the questions that follow:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) Name the drainage pattern.

(ii) Name the parts labelled P and Q

 

  1. (a) Name any two features deposited by glacier in lowland areas.

(b) Describe how a roche moutonee is formed.

 

  1. (a) The diagram below shows zones of underground water. Use it to answer the questions

that follow:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) Name the parts labelled U and V.

(ii) Name the surface water feature likely to form at the part labelled W.

(b) Explain how the nature of underground rocks influences the existence of underground water

 

  1. (a) (i) State two ways in which wind erodes the surface of the earth

(ii) Explain three ways thorough which wind transports its load

(b) Using well labeled diagrams, describe how the following desert features re formed:-

(i) Zeugen

(ii) Rock pedestal

(c)(i) Give the name given to rocky desert in the Sahara

(ii) Explain three positive effects of desert features to both human and physical environment

 

  1. (a) What is a lake?

(b) (i) Name two types of lakes formed due to vulcanicity

  1.      ii)   explaining  how  lake Victoria has influence the climate of the  surrounding area

(c) (i) State four main reasons why lakes within the Rift valley are salty

(ii) Name any three fresh water lakes in Kenya which are within the rift valley

(d) Explain any four economic significance of lakes to Human activities

 

  1. (a) Name three types of tides

(b) Differentiate between oceans and seas

 

  1. (a) (i) Differentiate between aridity and desertification

(ii) Describe three ways through which wind erodes the desert areas

(b) Using well labelled diagrams describe how the following desert features are formed:

(i) Rock pedestals

(ii) Yardangs

(c) State five uses of desert features

 

  1. (a) State four factors which may cause a waterfall to form

(b) (i) Describe how river braids are formed

(ii) Name three features resulting form river rejuvenation

(c) Describe how a river capture occurs

(d) Give two reasons as to why Lake Naivasha is a fresh water lake

 

 

25 .      Give three ways through which rocks may be metamorphosed

 

  1. (a) (i)State two processes though which the wind erodes the surface.

(ii) Explain three ways though which wind transport its load

(b) Describe how the following desert features are formed :

(i) Oasis

(ii) Zeugen

(c) Explain four ways in which desert land forms are of significance to human activities

 

  1. (a) (i)Name two ways in which ice moves

(ii) State two factors which facilitate the movement of ice

(b) Identify two erosional features in glaciated lowlands

(c) Describe how the following features are formed:

(i) Outwash plain

(ii) Moraine-dammed lake

(d) Explain four ways in which a glaciated landscape is of significance to human activities

 

  1. (a) Differentiate between mechanical and chemical weathering

(b) State three factors which influence weathering

 

  1. a) Differentiate between a spring and well.                                                                         
  2. b) With aid of a well labeled diagram, show the three Zones of ground water.            
  3. c) List four candidates necessary for the formation of an artesian well.
  4. d) Explain three ways in which ground water is of significant to human activities.
  5. e) i) Define the term Karet scenery
  6. ii) Give two conditions for the development of Karet landscape

iii) Outline the significance of Karet landscape to human activities.                                

 

  1. (a) Use the diagram below to answer the following questions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) Name the parts labelled :-

(ii) State  four causes of river rejuvenation

 

  1. a i) Differentiate between denudation and mass wasting.            
  2. ii) Explain two reasons why chemical weathering is dominant in humid tropics.
  3. b) Explain three factors that influence mass wasting.            
  4. c) With aid of a diagram, explain the process of                                               
  5. d) i) State four negative effects of mass wasting.

 

 

 

 

Name the:

  1. i) Type of mass movement shown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iii) Features M and N

  1. iv) State the factor that influenced the process above

 

32    a) State three reasons why wind is a major agent of land sculpture in the desert.

  1. b) Explain any two processes of wind erosion in deserts.
  2. c) With and of well labeled diagram, explain how a deflation hollow is formed.            
  3. d) State four characteristics of a seif dune.            

 

  1. a) State two causes of coastal submergence.
  2. b) Name three conditions necessary for the growth of coral polyps.                        

 

34        a) State two ways in which wind transport it’s load

  1. b) Highlight the factors that influence the formation of a desert sand dune

 

  1. a) Name three sources of lake water.            
  2. b) State three factors that determine the size of a lake.

 

  1. a) i) What is a river?
  2. ii) Distinguish between a river confluence and a river tributary
  3. b) Describe how a river erodes its channel by the following processes
  4. i) Hydraulic action
  5. ii) Abrasion
  6. a) Describe the process of a river capture

b)State five characteristics of a flood plain

 

  1. a) i) Name four features resulting from water action in deserts
  2. ii) State three factors which contribute to the development of deserts

iii) Name three types of deserts according to the nature of their surfaces

  1. b) i)Explain three factors which influence wind transportation in deserts
  2. ii) How is an oasis formed?

 

  1. (a) What is the difference between swash and backwash

(b) Why is wave cut platform and cliff line in Mombasa found above the sea level?

 

 

  1. (a) Define the term river capture

(b) The diagram below shows a river capture, name the features marked X, Y, Z

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. (a) Differentiate between accordant and discordant drainage systems

(b) State three factors that facilitate formation of deltas

 

  1. a) i) What is a desert
  2. ii) Name three types of desert landscapes
  3. b) i) Name two processes of wind erosion responsible for sculpturing desert landscapes
  4. ii) Using well labeled diagrams describe how a zeugen may be formed
  5. c) i) Name four desert landforms found in deserts associated with the action of water
  6. ii) What is the significance of desert landforms

 

  1. (a) (i)Name three processes of wind erosion in desert

(ii) State three factors which influence the rate of wind transportation

(b) With the help of a well labeled diagram describe the formation of the following features:-

(i) Rock pedestal

(ii) Oasis

(c) (i)List three external land forming processes which lead to the formation of lakes

(ii) Explain three ways in which lakes influence the natural environment

(d (i) With the aid of a well labelled diagram, Describe how limestone pillars are formed

in Karst scenery

(ii) Explain three significance of resultant feature in limestone areas to human activities

 

 

  1. SOILS

The topic entails:-

  • Definition of soil, soil profile, soil cartena, soil degradation and soil erosion
  • Discussing the composition of soil and soil forming processes
  • Description of properties and characteristics of soils
  • Description of soil profile and soil cartena
  • Explaining soil degeneration
  • Classifying soils according to soil order
  • Discussing the significance of soils
  • Discussing ways and means of managing and conserving soils.
  • Identifying different types of soils and their uses within the local environment
  • Demonstrating the ability to manage and conserve soils.

 

 

  1. a) Differentiate soil profile from soil catena
  2. b) Name three types of soil types according to soil structure
  3. c) i) Beside planting of trees state any other three measures that can be used to control

desertification.

  1. ii) Explain how trees help in the conservation of the soil.

 

  1. a) i) What is soil?
  2. ii) Differentiate between soil catena and soil profile.      

b)i) Explain how the following factors influence soil formation;

– Climate

– Living organisms

  1. ii) Give three factors that determine the colour of the soil.

 

  1. a) Briefly explain the factors that influence the development of soil catena.

(b) (i) Define the term soil profile

(ii) Draw a simple diagram of soil catena

(iii) Give any four soil forming processes

(iv) State four causes of soil degeneration

 

  1. a)i) Define the term soil
  2. ii) Name three components of soils

b)i) Apart from living organisms state four other factors that influence soil formation

  1. ii) Explain how living organisms influence soil formation
  2. c) i) Distinguish between soil air and soil texture
  3. ii) Describe the process of podzolisation

iii) State the characteristics of soils in grassland areas

 

  1. (a) Draw a diagrammatic representation of vegetation zones on a slope common in tropical

land

(b) (i) What is soil catena?

(ii) Draw a labeled diagram to show a well developed soil profile.

(iii) State three characteristics of the soils found in the arid regions of Kenya.

(b) Give three factors that determine the colour of soil.

(c) Describe how laterization occurs.

(d) Explain how the following farming practices cause soil erosion;

(i) Burning.

(ii) Continuous application of fertilizer on farm lands.

(iii) Monoculture.

 

  1. (a) (i) Apart from latosols name any two other types of zonal soils

(ii) Describe how lateritic soils are formed

(iii) State any two characteristics of azonal soils

(b) (i) Explain any three ways in which rain water can lead to degeneration of soils.

(ii) Apart from growth of plants, state any three other ways in which soils are beneficial

to people

 

  1. (a) (i) Differentiate between a soil profile and soil catena

(ii) State two processes of soil formation

(b) Explain how the following factors influence soil formation:

(i) Climate

(ii) Living organisms

(iii) Topography

(c) (i) What is soil degeneration

(ii) Explain three ways through which vegetation naturally protects and prevent soil erosion

(iii) Give two sound farming methods that help conserve soil erosion

 

  1. (a) (i) What is soil Catena?            

(ii) State three factors  which influence the development of a soil catena

(b) Explain five negative effects of soil erosion

(c) Describe how podzolization occurs in soils

  1. (a) Name three components of soil

(b) Explain how the following factors influence the formation of soil        :

(i) Climate

(ii) Parent material

(c) (i) Explain three ways in which human activities contribute to soil degeneration

(ii) Draw a well labeled diagram to show a mature soil profile

 

  1. a) What is a lake?
  2. b) State three ways through which lakes are formed

 

  1. a) Define the term “Soil”
  2. b) Explain how the following factors influence the formation of soil
  3. i) Climate
  4. ii) Topography
  5. c) i)State two ways in which humus improves the quality of soil
  6. ii) State four characteristics of desert soils
  7. d) Describe how the following types of erosion occur
  8. i) Sheet erosion
  9. ii) Gulley erosion

iii) State two economic uses of soils

 

  1. (a) What is soil conservation?;

(b) State three methods that assist in soil conservation

 

  1. AGRICULTURE

The topic entails:-

  • Definition of Agriculture
  • Discussion of factors influencing Agriculture
  • Explaining types of Agriculture
  • Location of major cash crops on the map of Kenya
  • Discussing the selected crops in respective countries
  • Identifying and explaining similarities and differences between selected crop farming in Kenya and that of other parts of the world.
  • Discussing Pastoral farming in Kenya
  • Comparing and contrasting:

(a)Dairy farming in Kenya and Denmark

        (b) Bee farming in Kenya and Argentina

  • Carrying out field work on agricultural activities in the local environment

 

 

1          (a) (i) State the difference between land reclamation and land rehabilitation.

(ii) Other than tree planting, give three other methods employed in rehabilitation of land.

(b) (i) State three objectives that led to the establishment of Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kenya

  1. ii) Explain four human problems that face irrigation farming in Kenya.

 

  1. (a) Describe the stages followed in the reclamation of land from the sea in Netherlands

(b) State four benefits of the delta plan to the Netherlands.

 

  1. (a) (i) Name two districts in Rift valley where maize is grown in plantations.

(ii) Describe maize production from planting to harvesting.

(b)  Outline the significance of maize growing in Kenya.

 

  1. Explain three problems facing maize farmers in Kenya.

 

  1. (a) Name two exotic breeds of dairy cattle reared in Kenya.

(b) Give three reasons why the Kenya highlands are suitable for dairy farming.

 

  1. (a) Name two horticultural crops grown in Kenya

(b) State three reasons why horticulture is more developed in the Netherlands than in Kenya.

 

  1. (a) Name two horticultural crops that are produced in Kenya

(b) Explain two reasons why horticultural produce is exported by air

 

  1. (a) (i) What is nomadic pastoralism?

(ii) State three characteristics of nomadic pastoralism

 

  1. a)i) Name three exotic breeds of dairy cattle kept in Kenya
  2. ii) Apart from milk name three other dairy products

b)i) State three factors which favour the rearing of dairy cattle in Kenya highlands

  1. ii) Explain four problems facing dairy farmers in Kenya
  2. c) i) Compare dairy farming in Kenya and Netherlands
  3. ii) Name two dairy plants in Kenya

 

  1. (a) Name two dairy breed found in the lowlands of Kenya

(b) State three problems that have hindered the dairy activities in the Kenya highland

 

  1. a) State three physical factors that favour wheat farming in Kenya
  2. b) Give three problems facing wheat farming in Kenya

 

  1. (a) Name ;

(i) Three provinces in Kenya where wheat is grown on commercial scale

(ii) Three wheat producing provinces in Canada

(b) Explain three conditions that favour wheat farming in Kenya

(c) Explain five factors which enable Canada to produce more wheat than Kenya

(d) State three importance of wheat to the economy of Canada

 

  1. (a) Name three districts in Kenya where wheat is grown on large scale

(b) Account for any four physical conditions needed for the growth of wheat

(c) Describe the cultivation of wheat under the following:-

(i) Processing of wheat

(ii) Marketing of wheat

(d)  (i) Explain two problems facing wheat farmers in Kenya

(ii) Give two reasons why Canada produces more wheat than Kenya                            (2mks)

 

  1. (a) State three physical conditions that favour sugarcane cultivation in Western Kenya

(b) Give two reasons why we need to encourage dairy farming in Kenya

 

  1. (a) (i) Apart from Ghana name two other countries that produces cocoa in Africa

(ii) State three physical conditions that favour large scale cocoa farming in Ghana

(b) Outline the stages cocoa goes through from harvesting to the time it is ready for export

             (c) Explain three problems experienced by cocoa farmers in Ghana

 

  1. (a) (i) What is horticulture

(ii) Horticulture is more developed in the Netherlands is more developed in the Netherlands

than in Kenya. Give four reasons for this

(iii) Give three reasons why the growing of flowers in green house is preferred in Kenya

 

  1. Give four physical factors favouring wheat –growing in Kenya
  2. (a) State two physical conditions favoring dairy farming in the Kenya highlands

(b) Compare dairy farming in Kenya and Denmark under the following headings:-

(i) Feeding of the animals

(ii) Marketing of the products

 

  1. (a) Name two exotic breeds of beef cattle reared in Kenya

(b) State three physical conditions that favour beef farming in Argentina

 

  1. (a) The figure below shows wheat growing province of Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) Name the provinces marked X , Y and Z                                                                    

(ii) State two physical factors favouring wheat farming in the named provinces above

(b) Give one province where coffee is grown on large scale in Kenya

 

  1. a) Differentiate between horticulture and market gardening
  2. b) State three factors that favour horticultural industry in Kenya

 

  1. a) Define nomadic pastoralism
  2. b) Give three characteristics of pastoral farming in Kenya

 

  1.    a) Give four reasons why there has been a steady increase of milk production in Kenya in

the recent past

  1. b) Give similarities between dairy farming in Kenya and Denmark
  2. c) Explain three benefits of dairy farming in Kenya

 

  1. The table below shows horticultural crop production in Kenya
Crop Quantity in tonnes
flowers 42, 500
oranges 22, 600
tomatoes 20, 300
carrots 15, 400

(a) (i) Draw a divided rectangle 15cm long to represent horticultural crop production in

Kenya in  the year 2000 using the data above.

(a)  (i) Calculate the range of the above data

(ii) What is the percentage of horticultural crop with the lowest tonnage?

(b) (i) State two advantages of using divided rectangle to represent geographical information.

(ii) State two climatic conditions that favour horticultural crops in Kenya

(c) Explain four problems facing horticultural farming in Kenya

 

 

  1. (a) Name three main breeds of dairy cattle reared in Kenya

(b) State three benefits of dairy farming in Kenya

 

  1. (a) Name two leading export commodities from Kenya

(b) State three problems facing trade in Kenya

 

  1. (a) State any three roles played by livestock in the economy

(b) Identify any two solutions to problems facing pastoralists in the Northern part of Kenya       

 

  1. (a) List two economic factors that influence Agriculture

(b) (i) List two uses of cocoa

(ii) State one economic problem experienced in cocoa farming in Ghana

 

  1. (a) Differentiate between horticulture and market gardening

(b) Name two main   types of flowers grown in Kenya

(c) What problem do farmers in Kenya face in carrying out this activity?

 

  1. (a) State three ways in which drought affect the agricultural sector in Kenya.

(b) State three reasons why the government of Kenya is encouraging bee keeping in the

country?

 

  1. (a) List three social factors that influence Agriculture.

(b) State two factors that favour mechanization of wheat farming in Canada.

 

  1. (a) State three climatic factors that favour the growing of oil palm in Nigeria.

(b) State any two products obtained from oil palm.

 

 

  1. (a) Define the term pollution as used in Geography.

(b) Dither their air pollution name three forms of pollution.

(c) State physical conditions required for the growing of tea in Kenya.

(d) Explain four problems experienced in small scale to production in Kenya.

 

  1. (a) Name two exotic beef cattle breeds in Kenya.

(b) State three steps taken by the government to improve beef farming in Kenya.

(c) State three problems facing beef farming in Kenya.

(d) (i) Explain three physical conditions that favour beef farming in Argentina.

(ii) Explain two ways in which beef farming contribute to the economy of Argentina.

 

  1. LAND RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION

       This topic entails :-

  • Definition of land reclama;tion and land rehabilitation
  • Discussing:

(a) The factors that influence the location of the selected irrigation schemes in Kenya

            (b) The significance of irrigation of farming in Kenya

             (c) The problems experience in irrigation farming in Kenya

  • Description of the methods used in land reclamation and rehabilitation in Kenya
  • Comparing the methods of land reclamation in Kenya and the Netherlands

 

 

  1. (a) Apart from Mwea, name three other large irrigation schemes in Kenya

(b) (i) Explain four conditions that made Mwea-Tebere a suitable location for an irrigation

scheme

(ii) Explain four problems facing farmers in Mwea irrigation scheme

(c) State six benefits which Kenya derives from irrigation farming

2          (a) A part from draining swamps, state two other methods used to reclaim land in Kenya.

(b) State three benefits that resulted from the reclamation of Yala Swamp.

 

  1. (a) (i) Distinguish between land reclamation and land rehabilitation

                 (ii) Name any three methods of irrigation.

(iii) State two advantages of irrigation over natural water supplies

(b) (i) Why was Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme initiated?

(ii) Explain four physical conditions that favoured the establishment of Mwea Irrigation

Scheme

(iii) Give three problems that are faced in Mwea Irrigation Scheme

(c) (i) What is a polder.

(ii) Describe how land is reclaimed and prepared in the Netherlands

(iii) Give any three benefits of the delta plan

(d) How does the above activity differ from that in Denmark?

 

  1. Explain three problems caused by a large aging population

 

  1. a) i) Apart from rice name two other crops grown under irrigation at mwea Tabere irrigation

scheme

  1. ii) Explain four factors that favoured establishment of Mwea Tabere irrigation scheme
  2. b) Give four problems associated with irrigation farming on R.Thiba & Nyamindi
  3. c) Explain three benefits of Mwea Tabere irrigation scheme

d)i) Name two other irrigation schemes in Kenya apart from Mwea Tabere

  1. ii) State three benefits of rice farming

 

  1. (a) Differentiate between land reclamation and land rehabilitation

(b) Explain four methods of land reclamation in Kenya

(c) Explain any two methods used in land reclamation and rehabilitation in Netherlands

(d) State four factors which influenced the establishment of Perkerra Irrigation Scheme

 

  1. (a) Explain two significance of irrigation farming in Kenya

(b) State three benefits of  syader see projects

 

  1. (a) Name any three crops grown under irrigation farming in Kenya

(b) (i) Explain four conditions that made Mwea Tebere a suitable location for irrigation farming

(ii) Outline two aims of the tsetseflies control project in the Lambwe valley of Kenya

(iii) State four efforts being made to conserve water catchment areas of Kenya

 

  1. (a) (i) What is a polder

(ii) Name three crops grown in the polders.

(b) Describe the stages involved in the reclamation of land from the sea in the Netherlands

(c) Explain four ways that the Netherlands benefited from the delta plan project

(d) State six problems experienced in irrigation farming in Kenya

 

  1. a) A part from Mwea name three other large irrigation schemes in Kenya
  2. b) Explain four conditions that made Mwea a suitable location for irrigation scheme
  3. c) Explain four ways through which tenants have benefited from Mwea irrigation scheme
  4. d) Explain three problems faced by farmers in Mwea Tabere irrigation scheme

 

  1. (a) (i) Differentiate between land reclamation and land rehabilitation

(ii) Name two methods of rehabilitating land in Kenya

(b) (i) What is a polder

     (ii) Name two crops grown in the polders

(c) Describe the stages of reclamation of land from the sea in the Netherlands

(d) (i) State three physical factors that influence the establishment of Pekerra irrigation scheme

(ii) Explain four significance of irrigation farming in Kenya

 

  1. (a) (i) Differentiate between land reclamation and land rehabilitation

(ii) List three ways in which tsetse fly menace was controlled in the Lambwe valley

(b) (i) Name two areas in Kenya where swamps have been reclaimed

(ii) State four factors which influenced the establishment of Perkerra irrigation scheme

(c) Explain three problems facing irrigation farming in Kenya

(d) List four benefits of the Delta plan project in Netherlands

 

  1. (a) State two methods used to reclaim land in Kenya

(b) Outline the stages through which land is reclaimed from the sea in the Netherlands

 

  1. (a) List four types of wasteland that can be reclaimed

(b) Give two advantages of irrigation farming compared to rain fed farming

 

 

  1. FISHING

The topic entails:

  • Definition of fishing and fisheries.
  • Explaining the factors influencing fishing
  • Accounting for the location of the major fishing grounds of the world.
  • Describing type sand methods of fishing
  • Discussing fresh water and marine fisheries in East Africa
  • Assessing the significance of the fishing industry in Kenya
  • Discussing problems facing fishing in Kenya and their possible solutions
  • Comparing and contrasting fishing activities in Keya and Japan
  • Explaining ways and means of managing and conserving fresh water and marine fisheries.

 

 

 

The map below shows some major fishing grounds n the world. Use it to answer questions below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1.         (a (i) Name the countries marked P and Q

(ii) Explain four conditions that favour fishing in the shaded coastal water

 

 

  1. 2. (a) The diagrams below represent some fishing methods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)  (i) Name methods R and S

(b) Describe how each of the two methods are used in fishing

(c)  Explain three measures used to conserve fish in Kenya

 

  1. (a) (i) What is fish farming?

(ii) Explain three measures that have been undertaken by the government of Kenya

to encourage fish farming.

(b) Explain four problems which face marine fishing in Kenya.

(c)  (i) Name three fishing grounds in the Northern Hemisphere.

(ii) Explain three physical factors that favour fishing in Japan.

 

  1. (a) Differentiate between veins and lodes.

(b) State the effects of dereliction

 

  1. (a) (i) Name two methods of fishing.

(ii) Name two types of fish caught along the Eastern Coast of Canada.

                  (b) Explain how the following factors favour fishing:-

(i) Indented Coastline

(ii) Ocean Currents

(c) Explain four ways in which fisheries in Kenya can be conserved.

 

  1. (i) Give three methods used to preserve fish.

(ii) Explain three problems experienced by fishermen in Lake Victoria.

 

  1. State four reasons why marine fisheries in Kenya are under-developed

 

  1. (a) (i) Name three types of nets used in modern fishing

(ii) Identify the two main fishing grounds of the Pacific Ocean

            (b) Explain any four problems facing fishing in East Africa

(c) Explain any four ways in which fishing is significant to Kenya

(d) Name four areas where fish farmers in Kenya can obtain fingerlings

 

  1. a) i)State the three categories of fish communities
  2. ii) Explain four reasons why North East Atlantic is one of the most extends

iii) State four measures taken by the Kenyan government in the management and

conservation of fisheries

 

  1. (a) A part from trawling, name two other modern methods of fishing

(b) State two reasons why the Western Coast of Africa has high concentration of fish than

the Eastern Coast.

 

  1. (a) Name two commercial fishing methods commonly used in Atlantic fishing ground

(b) State three problems Kenyan fishermen face while fishing in Lake Victoria

 

  1. (a) State two measures that have been taken to conserve fish in Kenya

(b) Give three reasons why Norway is a great fishing nation

 

  1. (a) Name commercial methods of fishing shown in the diagrams below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) State three reasons why marine fisheries in Kenya are underdeveloped

 

  1. (a) Differentiate between pelagic fish and demersal fish?

(b) Identify two problems facing the fishing industry in Kenya.

 

 

 

 

  1. WILDLIFE AND TOURISM

      This topic entails:

  • Definition of wildlife, tourism and ecotourism
  • Distinction between:

           (a) Game reserves, National Parks, and Sanctuaries  

         (b) Domestic tourism and International tourism

  • Explaining factors influencing;

           (a) The distribution of wildlife in East Africa.

           (b) Tourism in Kenya

  • Location of national parks, major game reserves and sanctuaries on a map of East Africa.
  • Identification and discussion of tourist attractions in Kenya.
  • Discussion of the significance of wildlife in East Africa.
  • Discussion of:-

                 (a) Problems facing wild life in East Africa. 

                (b) Problems facing and associated with tourism in Kenya.

  • Discussion of the management and conservation of wildlife in East Africa.
  • Discussion of the future of tourism in Kenya.
  • Comparison and contrast between tourism in Keya and Switzerland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Use the map of East Africa below to answer questions (a) (i)

MAP OF EAST AFRICA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. i) Name the national parks marked P, Q, and R
  2. (a) State two differences between a National Park and a Game Reserve

(b) State three measures being taken to conserve wildlife in Kenya                                                                        

  1. (a) Differentiate between game reserves ands game parks

           (b) State three ways in which human activities are a threat to wildlife

  1. (a) What is balance of payment?

(b) Identify three problems that face traders dealing with primary goods

  1. (a) Why are some parts of Kenya not developed for tourism?

(b) State two factors that hinder domestic tourism in Kenya.

  1. (a) State three problems facing wildlife conservation in Kenya.

(b) State two human factors that have made Switzerland a major tourist destination.

 

 

  1. ENERGY

This topic entails:

  • Definition of energy
  • Discussion of sources and types of energy.
  • Discussion of the development of electric power projects in Kenya and Uganda.
  • Identifying and locating other power projects in Africa
  • Explaining the significance of energy
  • Explaining the impact of the energy crisis in the world.
  • Discussing ways and means of managing and conserving energy.
  • Identifying sources and uses of energy within the local environment.

 

 

  1. (a) Name two oil producing countries in the midddle East

(b) Give three contributions of oil to the economies of Middle East countries                    

 

  1. (a) What is a multi-purpose project?

(b) Name two multi-purpose projects in Africa

 

  1. (a) (i) Name five renewable sources of energy

(ii) State three disadvantages and three advantages of wind as source of energy

 

(b) (i) What is geothermal power?

(ii) Name two areas in Kenya which have a potential for producing geothermal power

(d) Explain three measures taken by the Kenyan government to conserve energy

 

  1. a) i) What is energy crisis
  2.    ii) State four causes of energy crisis
  3. b) i) Name three non- renewable sources of energy
  4. ii) Apart from seven forks Dam project name two other hydro electric plants in Kenya

iii) Explain four factors that favoured the establishment of seven forks dam project

  1. c) State two effects of energy use on environment

 

  1. (a) Give three advantages of suing solar energy

(b) Identify the hydro-power stations marked P, Q and R in the diagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c)Explain any five ways in which energy contributes to the growth of the economy

(d) (i) Explain any three problems associated with energy crisis

(ii) Suggest any three ways to minimize energy wastage

 

  1. 6. (a) Define the term renewable sources of energy.

(b) (i) Explain four physical factors influencing the generation of hydro-electric power.

(ii) Outline three limitations in the production of geothermal power in Kenya.

(c) (i) Explain any four negative effects of the energy crisis in the world.

(ii) State four possible methods that the government of Kenya can use to conserve energy.

 

  1. (a) Explain the impact of the oil crisis to Kenya

(b) What measures has the Kenyan government carried out to conserve energy

 

  1. a) What is energy crisis?
  2. b) State three environmental impact of energy crisis in Kenya

 

  1. (a) Name two sources of thermal electricity

(b) Explain four benefits Kenya would get by striking oil in Isiolo

(c) Explain three measures taken by the Kenya  government to manage and conserve energy

(d) Form four students of Nyabisawa Girls carried out a field study at Olkaria Geothermal

pour stations

 

  1. (i) State three preparation they made prior to the study

(ii) State three methods of data collection they could have used

(iii) State three uses of Geothermal energy they learnt

 

  1. (a) (i) Name two non-renewable sources of energy

(ii) Explain four physical factors that influence the location of hydroelectric power station

(b) (i) What is energy crisis?

(ii) State three causes of energy crisis

(iii) Explain two effects of energy crisis

 

  1. (a) List two renewable fossil fuels

(b) Identify any three functions of hydro power reservoir other than power generation

(c) State three reasons why Kenya spent so little on importing maize during the year 2002

(d) (i) Name two provinces in Kenya where maize is grown on large scale

(ii) State any two uses of maize

 

  1. (a) Name the dams marked E, F and G

(b) Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.

(c)Explain three factors that influenced the location of Owen falls dam in Uganda

(d) Explain four problems that hinder development of Hydro-electric power projects in Africa

 

  1. INDUSTRY

        This topic entails :-

  • Definition of industry and industrialization
  • Explaining the factors that influence the location and development of industries
  • Describing types of industries
  • Accounting for the distribution of industries in Kenya
  • Explaining the significance of industrialization to Kenya
  • Discussing the problems of industrialization and possible solutions
  • Comparing and contrasting aspects of industrialization in selected countries.
  • Carrying out field work on an industry in the local environment.

 

  1. Give five effects of liberalization of the oil industry in Kenya.

 

  1. (a) Define the term “industrial inertia.”

(b) State three factors that make industrialists prefer to locate their plants near already

established industries.

(c) Explain three benefits that would result from rural electrification in Kenya

 

  1. (a) Define the term industrial inertia

(b) State three negative effects of industrialization

 

  1. (a) Differentiate between a factory and industry

(b) Name any three types of tertiary industry

 

  1. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

       This topic entails :-

  • Definition of transport and communication
  • Identifying modes of transport and types of communication.
  • Location of major lines of transport in Africa.
  • Outlining the role of transport and communication in economic development of Africa.
  • Discussing problems facing transport and communicationin Africa and the efforts being made to solve them.
  • Explanation of the role of the Great Lakes and the Lawrence Sea Way in the conomies of USA and Canada.

 

 

  1. (a) (i) State four factors that influence transport and communication

(ii) State three problems facing transport and communication in Africa

 

 

 

(b) The diagram below shows the Great Lakes & St Lawrence Seaway:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) Name the lakes marked A, B, & C       .

(ii) Why was the St. Lawrence Sea way constructed between the Great Lakes and the

Pacific Ocean?

(iii) Identify the problems that initially existed along the seaway and how they were solved    (c)  State four advantages of the Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline.

(d) Discuss the role of transport and communication in development

 

  1. (a) (i) What is transport?

(ii) Name three forms of land transport commonly used in Kenya

(b) Below is a sketch map of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Sea Way. Use it to answer

question (i) below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) Name;

– The Canals marked N and Q                                                                                  

– The lakes marked R and P

– The port marked M

(ii) Explain four ways in which the Great lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway has contributed

to the economies of U.S.A and Canada

(c)State four ways in which communication has contributed to economic development of Kenya

(d) State any four problems facing air transport in Africa

 

  1. (a) Define the term communication

(b) State two recent developments that have taken place in Kenya to improve communication

(c)  State two problems facing telephone as a means of communication in Kenya

 

  1. a) State three benefits that Kenya would derive from road linkage with the rest of East

African countries

(b) Give two major problems experienced by users of Kenyan roads

 

  1. (a) (i) Give two forms of land transport

(ii) State any four disadvantages of water transport

(b) Explain any five ways in which transport and communication is important to the economy                     (c) Explain three attempted solution to African transport and communication problems

(d) (i) Define canal transport

(ii) Name the two major canals of the world

 

  1. The table below shows the number shows the number of passengers that used railway

transport in selected countries in 1966 and 1977. Use it to answer questions (a) and (b)

COUNTRY PASSENGERS IN MILLIONS
  1966 1977
CANADA 4,800 6,000
U.S.A 27,800 16,600
ARGENTINA 14,100 12,000
INDIA 96,000 160,800
JAPAN 258,400 310,900

(a) (i) Using a scale of 1cm to represent 20,000 million passengers, draw comparative bar graphs

based on the data above

(ii) State two advantages of using bar graphs in representing data

(b) Calculate the percentage increase in railway passenger transport in Canada between

1966 and 1977                                                                                                            

(c) Explain three factors that hinder the development of railway links among African countrie

(d) One of the problems facing road transport is the high frequency of accidents. Explain three

            conditions of roads in Kenya that may lead to accidents

 

  1. (a) (i) Name three types of communication mainly used in Kenya

(ii) State two advantages of pipelines as a means of transport

(b) (i) Whys is air transport not very commonly used in Kenya?

(ii) Explain four roles of transport and communications in the economic development of Africa

(c)  (i) State three objectives of constructing the St. Lawrence Seaway

                   (ii) Name two canals on the St. Lawrence Seaway

 

  1. Below is a sketch map of the great lakes and St. Lawrence sea way. Use it to answer

question (a)

(a) Name:- (i) The Lake marked P

(ii) River marked Q

(iii) Canal marked R

(iv) The port marked S

 

 

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(b) Explain three ways in which the great Lakes and St.  Lawrence seaway has contributed

to the  economy of Canada and United States of America (U.S.A)

(c) Explain the factors that hinder the development of river transport in Africa

(d) (i) State three recent developments that have taken place in Kenya to improve communication

(ii) Explain three problems facing telephone as a means of communication in Kenya

 

  1. (a) Define the term containerization

(b) State three advantages of containerization

 

  1. (a) (i) Explain three economic importance of using mobile phones
  2. ii) State four problems associated with the use of mobile phones in Kenya
  3. b) Give four reasons why water transport is poorly developed in Africa
  4. c) Explain three measures that have been taken to solve transport problems in Africa

 

 

 

 

  1. TRADE

       This topic entails :-

  • Identifying and defining types of trade
  • Discussing factors influencing trade
  • Identifying major exports and imports of Kenya
  • Discussing significance of trade to Kenya
  • Discussing problems facing trade in Kenya
  • Role played by selected trading blocks in the economies of their respective regions.

 

 

  1. Use the diagram below to answer question 5a and 5b

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) Identify the type of trade shown above
  2. b) State problems country X is likely to face in the trade shown above

 

  1. (a) Give two types of international trade

(b) State two reasons why there is less trade between Kenya and other African countries

 

  1. (a) State two problems facing trade in Kenya.

(b) Give three benefits of regional trading blocs.

 

  1. (a) Outline two objectives of the common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

(b) State two efforts made by the Kenya government to enhance external trade

 

  1. a) i) Differentiate between visible and invisible exports
  2. ii) Name three invisible exports from Kenya

b)i) Apart from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) name two

other regional trading blocks in Africa

  1. ii) Identify three member countries of ECOWAS

iii) Explain five economic benefits of the Economic Community of West Africa

states (ECOWAS)

 

  1. (a) What is balance of payment?

(b) Identify three problems that face traders dealing with primary goods

 

  1. (a) Distinguish between visible and invisible export.

(b) State three negative effects of a country over relying on import goods.

 

 

 

  1. POPULATION

       This topic entails :-

  • Definition of population
  • Explaining the factors influencing population distribution in East Africa
  • Explaining the factors influencing population growth.
  • Prescribing population structure
  • Analysis of the consequences of population growth and structure
  • Comparing and contrasting population tends between Kenya and Sweden.
  • Presentation of population data using relevant statistical graphs.

 

 

  1. The table below shows the population of a county in Western Europe in 1000.use it to

answer part a-c

Age group male female
0-4 450 455
5-9 447 449
10-14 448 450
15-19 454 458
20-24 480 472
25-29 630 632
30-34 635 639
35-39 642 671
40-44 670 638
45-49 636 568
50-54 562 641
54-59 633 639
60-64 631 634
65-69 451 452
70-74 470 468
75-79 460 459
80+ 451 453

(a) Using a scale of 1cm to 100,000 people, draw a population pyramid from the above data

(b) State five characteristics of the above population structure as shown by the pyramid

(c) Explain four problems likely to be experienced due to the population trend in the

above country

(d) (i) What is mortality rate?

(ii) State five measures that have been taken in Kenya to reduce infant mortality in Kenya

 

  1. a) Name two primary sources of population data
  2. b) Explain four reasons that led to rapid population growth in Kenya in the 1980’s
  3. c) State four reasons for increased infertility in Kenyan women today
  4. d) Give measures taken by the government to combat child mortality

 

  1. (a) Distinguish between population distribution and population density

(b) State any three problems associated with high population growth rate in Kenya

4          (a) (i) What is life expectancy?

(ii) Give three types of information which can be derived from a population pyramid.

(b) (i) Describe three ways in which population of Sweden differs from that of Kenya.

(ii) Explain four causes of rural-rural migration in Kenya.

(c) Explain three problems which result from the high population growth rates in the

East African countries

 

  1. (a) Define the term secondary fertility

(b) (i) Apart from HIV/AIDS give two other causes of mortality in East Africa

(ii) State two ways in which the spread of HIV/AIDS in Kenya may slow down

economic development

  1. c)      State five problems facing regional trading blocks in Africa

 

  1. a)i) What is dependency ratio?
  2. ii) State three causes of a high dependency ratio in a population
  3. b) i) Explain four factors that have led to the high population density around Lake Victoria
  4. ii) Explain three problems associated with high population growth rate in Kenya
  5. c) Give three reasons for the low birth rate in Sweden

 

  1. a) What is population census
  2. b) State three reasons why countries conduct population census

 

  1. (a) Differentiate between immigration and emigration

(b) State three effects of rapid population increase in Kenya

 

  1. (a) Define the term population explosion

(b) State three reasons why countries conduct population census.

(c) Give two measures the Kenya government has taken to check on high population growth.

 

  1. SETTLEMENT

         This topic entails :-

  • Definition of settlement and urbanization
  • Explaining the factors influencing settlements and settlement patterns
  • Accounting for the distribution and functions of selected towns in Kenya
  • Explaining the growth an functions of selected towns in Kenya
  • Comparing and contrasting selected urban centres in Kenya with those of other parts of the world.
  • Discussing the effects of urbanization

 

 

  1. The diagram below shows part of the urban set up. Use it to answer part (a) and (b)

(a) Name the parts labeled ABC                                                                                           

(b) Give three characteristics of the part labeled A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2          a) Name two settlement patterns common in rural areas in Kenya

  1. b) The diagram below shows the internal structure of an urban centre. Name the sectors

labeled 1, 2, 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

       This topic entails :-

  • Definition of management and conservation
  • Explaining why it is necessary to manage and conserve the environment
  • Naming/identifying environment hazards
  • Assessing the impact of selected environmental hazards and suggesting measured for combating them.
  • Discussing the measures taken in managing and conserving the environment.

 

  1.       i) Define the term land pollution
  2. ii) Explain four causes of land pollution

iii) Explain four effects of land pollution

 

  1. a ) Reasons why National parks are located in marginal areas.

(b)  Explain three ways in which water pollution affect wildlife

(c) (i) State three causes of floods in Kenya

(ii) Explain two methods used to control flooding in Kenya

(d) State six reasons why it is important to manage and conserve environment

 

  1. (a) Give three causes of sound pollution

(b) State two major health effects caused by sound pollution

 

  1. (a) Apart from flooding, name three other environmental hazards experienced in Kenya

(b) (i) Name two rivers to the west of Rift valley which causes large scale flooding

(ii) Explain four problems caused by floods

(c) Explain three effects of land pollution on the environment

(d) (i) State three ways through which land pollution can be controlled

(ii) Give three effects of wind as an environmental hazard in Kenya

  1. Use the map of Kenya below to answer question (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) (i)  Name the wildlife conservation areas marked S, T, and U

(ii) Identify the Marine National Park marked V

(b) (i) Apart from Marine and Wildlife name three other tourist attractions along the coastal

strip of Kenya

(ii) Give four reasons for wildlife conservation in Kenya

(iii) Explain four problems facing wildlife conservation in Kenya

 

  1. (a) Give three reasons why it was necessary to conduct a pre-visit before the actual study (3mks)

(b) State three measures that they could propose to be taken to promote domestic tourism

in Kenya                                                                                                                                (3mks)

 

  1. (a) Apart from floods, name any other environmental hazard experienced in Kenya

(b) State two causes of desertification

(c) Give two reasons why it is necessary for Kenya to conserve her environment

 

  1. (a) Differentiate between management and conservation of the environment.

(b) Give four reasons why we need to manage and conserve the environment.

(c) Explain four effects of air pollution on the environment.

(d) (i)Give five measures that can be put in place to combat pollution.

(ii) Identity three human characteristics you may learn from the garbage;

 

  1. (a) Define the term pollution as used in Geography.

(b) Dither their air pollution name three forms of pollution.

 

  1. Apart from desertification, name two other environmental hazards experienced in Kenya

 

 

 

ANSWERS SECTION  I & II

 

  1. INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY
  2. – It creates awareness /understanding in the people of the environment in which they live

hence  the need to manage, and use resources sustainability.

 

  1. THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM
  2. a i) i) Tropic of cancer

ii)) 66 ½ º

b i)      –     Causes day and night

  • Causes high and low tides
  • Causes deflection of winds and ocean currents
  • Causes time difference between longitudes
  • Causes pressure difference on the earths surface
  1. ii) Time difference = 1400 hrs – 1030hrs

= 0330 hrs

= 3½ hrs

\Difference in longitude is

7/2 x a5 = 52.5

52.5 – 45

Longitude is 7.5W

(c)  – Sea breeze

  • Land breeze
  • Anabatic
  • Katabatia

 

  1. a i) – 28ºC-24ºC = 4ºC
  2. ii) – 1803mm
  3. b) – the town experiences high temperature throughout the year (24ºC-28ºC)
  • the annual range of temperature is small
  • rain fall throughout  the year/there is no marked dry season
  • the rainfall patter has double maxima
  • the wettest  month is June/the  driest month are December and  January
  • the rainfall is high i.e. 1803mm
  1. a) Solstice is when the sun’s overhead position is over the tropic of caner and Capricorn
  2. b) – Causes seasons i.e. spring, summer, autumn & winter

– Varying lengths of day and night at different times of the year

– Changes in the position of the midday sun at different times of the year

– Changes in the position of the midday sun at different times of the year

  1. a i) – Passing star theory

– Nubular cloud theory

  1. ii) Centrifugal force
  2. b) – Layers of the overlying rocks exerts pressure hence the interior is hot

– After formation of the earth the interior cooled slowly compared to the exterior, thus the

interior still retains much of its original temperature

– Radioactivity – mineral elements with the interior react with each other thus exploding

to   produce heat

  1. a) – Passing star/ the big bang theory

– Nebula cloud theory

b)- The solar system is the group of heavenly bodies comprising the sun and the eight known planets which orbit the sun

6          .a)        – Mercury

– Venus

  1. b) (i) A time zone is a group of neghbouring countries that use the same standard time
  2. ii)  – On crossing this line from east to West,, a day is gained / the clock has to be

adjusted backwards by 24hours

– On crossing this line from West to East a day is lose/the clock has to be adjusted

forward by 24hours.

  1. c) –  They are circular.

– They decrease in length Northwards and Southwards

– They are measured North and South of the equator

– There values increase Northwards and Southwards

– They are parallel to each other

  1. a) – It is the sun and the planets orbiting around it.
  2. b) – The radio activity process taking place in the interior leads to a lot of energy

production.

– This keeps the temperature in the interior very hot.

– The overlying materials exert a lot of pressure to the interior resulting to higher

temperature.

– When the earth was being formed the mantle and the core cooled at a slower rate than

the  crust.

– As a result the temperature in the interior are still hot.

  1. a i) -Solar/eclipse of the sun

.              ii)  – Q-moon

– T-umbra

  1. b) -it cause days and night

-it causes high and low tides

-it causes the deflection of winds and oceans currents

-it causes time difference between longitudes

 

  1. a) – Cooled at a slower rate than the outer exposed part

– Due to the process of radio- activity where atoms break releasing heat

– Weight of the overlying material that exerts pressure on the core

  1. b) – Causes seasons

– Varying lengths of day and night

  1. a i) It is the date when the sun is overhead at the equator at mid day
  2. ii) 21st march√

23rd September√

iii)       –     causes four seasons i.e. winter, summer, autumn and  spring√

  • causes varying lengths of day and  night  at different  times  of the year√
  • causes changes or  altitude  of the  mid-day  sun at different times  of  the  year√
  1. a)  – U-mohorovicic discontinuity

– V-the mantle/asthenosphere

– X-Gutenberg discontinuity

. b i)   – it is  made  up of  solid  rocks

  • composed of two layers /sial and  sima/continental crust and oceanic  crust
  • sial is rich in silica  and a aluminum
  • sima is  rich in  silica and magnesium
  • sima rocks are  like plastic/more flexible
  • the top layer of the  sima is  made of  sediments  and  volcanic lava
  • the bottom layer of  sima is made  up of  basalt/igneous rocks
  • the sima  is made  up of  the basaltic/igneous  rocks
  • sima is made  up of  dense rocks /2.8-3.0 gm/cc
  • the sial is made up of  granites/sedimentary/metamorphic  rocks
  • the sial  rocks are rigid/brittle
  1. ii) – the  core  is  composed  of two parts  e. inner core and outer  core
  • the main mineral of the outer core  are iron and nickel
  • the main mineral of the inner core is iron
  • the inner core has  a  high density i.e. 16-17gm/cc  than  the  outer core  e. 10.5gm/cc
  • the inner core is  made up of a  solid rock mass
  • the outer core is molten

 

  1. WEATHER AND CLIMATE
  2. -population pressure leading to clearing of forest
  • climatic changes/global warming/destruction of ozone layer
  • accidental fires
  • poor methods of farming /overgrazing
  1. a i) Aridity refers to a  state  of  dryness or deficiency of rainfall  in an area  while

desertification refers  to the encroachment  of desert  like  conditions  into

productive  or arable  land  √√

  1. ii) Weather atmospheric condition of a place over a short period of time

Climate- Average weather condition of a given place over a long period

b)- Moist warm air meets dry cold air mass

– Mountain slopes adjacent to a valley cause anabatic and katabatic winds

  1. c) – Sea heats faster than the land during the day

– Air over the sea rises creating low pressure over the sea

– Cooler air over the land blows towards the sea

– Cool air from the land is called land breeze

  1. a) – Zone of low pressure

– High temperature

– High convectional rainfall

– Trade winds converge here

– Moves with movement of the sun

(b)i) -Variation of solar output

– Volcanic eruption

– Variations in the earth’s orbital characteristics

– Variation in atmospheric carbon dioxide

iii) –  Increase in temperature causing rise in sea level due to melting ice

– Changes in wind speed causing erosion

– Changes in seasons leading to severe drought

– Increase in precipitation causing flooding of large areas

  1. c) – Relief features such as high mountains influence temperature and rainfall pattern
  • Presence of large water bodies that modify temperatures of the surrounding lands through breezes
  • Continentality- many regions are in the interior of the continents making them receive low amounts of rains
  • Winds- some areas are influenced by cold onshore winds that lower temperature of the surroundings
  1. (a) – Temperature varies between 17C to 24C
  • Lower slopes have higher temperatures than upper slopes
  • Mean annual range of temperature is between 3C to 5C
  • Rainfall is received throughout the year
  • Rainfall is high 1000 -15000 mm
  • Rainfall is double maxima
  • Rainfall is relief- orographic
  • High rain on the wind ward slopes
  • Rainfall is caused by S.E trade
  • Coolest months are between June and August

(b  – Fold mountains receive heavy rainfall/ snow falls give rise to many rivers for

HEP, irrigation, water for domestic and industrial use

  • Wind wards sides receive high rainfall which promote agriculture/ forest growth
  • Leeward side have violent wind which destroy crops
  • Folding leads to exposer of some minerals or bring minerals near surface for mining
  • Folding hinders construction of communication
  • Folding acts as barriers during wars
  • Folding offer sceneries which attract tourists hence foreign exchange
  • Folds mountains make visibility poor hence hindering air transport
  1. a) Weather is the daily condition of atmosphere taken in short period usually 24hrs

while climate is  the average weather condition taken for a period of 30 – 35 yrs

  1. b) – High rainfall/ no marked dry season/ (1500mm – 2000 mm)
  • High temperatures throughout the year/ (24º– 27º)
  • High humidity throughout the year with relative humidity about 80%
  • Rainfall throughout the year
  • Small temperature range/ 4ºC
  • Double maxima (March – May and Oct – Nov)
  • Major winds are South East and North East
  • Low pressure all the year/ Doidrums/ Equatorial low
  • Rainfall mainly convectional falling in the afternoon accompanied with lightening and thunderstorm
  • Thick cloud cover all the year/ thick cumulonimbus clouds
  1. (a) i) – Warm ocean currents raise temperature of the adjustment land/ warm current

increase rainfall

– Cold ocean current lower temperature of the regions/ lower rainfall/ create dryness

  1. ii) High areas have low temperatures/ Mt areas receive high rainfall

Mountain sides facing sun are warmer than sides facing away from sun (Aspect)

b i)-  Rainfall of double maxima

– High temperatures throughout the year about 270°C

– Low temperature range

– Rainfall falls throughout the year

– Rainfall is high average 2000mm

– Low pressure due to over head sun

– Rainfall is mainly convectional

–  High humidity content

  1. a) – Air should be calm so that it can remain in contact with the ground long

enough to be cooled  below dew point

– Day time should be warm to speed up evaporation and provide a lot of water in the air

– There should be cloudless nights

  1. b) – To increase precipitation in the area

– To regulate in the area

– Forest to help air purification

  1. a) i) A fog is a mass of water droplets suspended in the lower atmosphere which limits

visibility to less  than a kilometer

  1. ii) – Air must have abundant moisture

– The night should be clear/cloudless to facilitate terrestrial radiation

– The air should be clam/gentle air currents to help the water droplets in suspension

  1. b) – Troposphere

– Stratosphere

– Mesopause

  1. a) -it is a large volume of air whose temperature and humidity are fairly uniform

and covers an extensive surface area

  1. b) -it experiences high temperature

-it is a zone of low pressure and the doldrums

-the zone migrates to the north and south of the equator with apparent movement of

the  overhead sun

-it is a zone where the S.E and N.E trade winds converge

-it is associated with convectional rain and thunderstorms

  1. a) – Temperature decreases with increase in  altitude.

– Rainfall increases with height upto 300m then it starts to decrease

– Windward slopes are wetter than leeward slopes.

– Atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitude.

– Local winds are common, they blow up slope during the day and down slope

during night.

– In temp. regime slopes facing the equator are warmer than those facing the poles

  1. b) i)-  Increases air pollution from industrial activities.

– Deforestation /uncontrolled logging.

  1. ii) – Widespread changes in the natural ecosystem with grasslands and deserts areas

expanding as  forested areas shrinks.

– Possible rise in temp. may increase evaporation rates leading increased rainfall

in some areas.

– Increased rainfall will cause flooding of low lying areas.

– Water stored in polar glacier will melt leading to rise in sea levels and flooding of

coastal  lands.

– In temperate regions, winters are likely to be wetter and summer drier.

– Wetter & warmer conditions may increase pests & diseases thereby affecting humans,

crops &   livestock.

– Change in climate is likely to cause extinction of various plants and animal species.

– Possible drought might increase in most parts of the world.

– Cause in change in agricultural activities & massive crop failure leading to food

shortage.

c i)  – A rain gauge consists of a funnel, metallic cylindrical container and a collecting jar.

  • When it rains, water from direct rain drops collects into the jar through the funnel
  • The water collected is then poured into a graduated (in mm) measuring cylinder.
  • The readings taken & recorded.

c ii) – Thermometers /six thermometers.

– Hygrometer.

  1. a i) – This is climatic conditions in a restricted area due to small differences of aspect

slope, vegetation and human landscapes

  1. ii) It is a condition where the incoming solar radiations pass through the atmosphere

while the  outgoing terrestrial radiation is blocked by gases/ clouds/ atmosphere

making the earth retain the terrestrial radiation/ re-radiation. (This makes earth to

be warmer than it would have been)/ it is a condition where the atmosphere

balances the incoming and outgoing terrestrial radiation making the earth to

retain optimum heat

  1. b) – A thermometer / maximum and minimum/ six’s thermometer

– A hygrometer/ wet and dry bulb thermometers

12        a) -body  of air/wind  with uniform conditions moving  in a  given  direction

  1. b) -same temperature

-air pressure-move  from H.P  to L.P

-earth’s movement

  1. (a) Tropical convergence zone is a low pressure belt that lies between the tropics

where the North East  and South East trade winds converge

  1. b) – The forest is evergreen due to high rainfall and abundant sunshine

– The trees grow tall to complete for sunlight

– Trees have broad leaves to encourage water loss through evapo-transpiration  /

transpire excess water due to high rainfall

– these are mainly hardwoods due to abundant sunshine

– Trees have buttressed roots to support their great heights and large trunks in the

wet soils.

– Tree roots go deep into the ground for anchorage

– There are many tree species due to the tropical conditions.

– The forest has little underground because the canopies block sunlight from reaching the

ground

– The forests have numerous lianas/climbers which twine around the tall trees to reach

sunlight in the dense forest.

– Trees grow rapidly due to the high temperatures and high rainfall

  1. a) It is large volume of air/ wind with similar/ uniform temperature humidity and covers

over a large  area and flows over along distance

  1. b) A-  North East polar winds

B- South West westerlies/ S. West winds

C – North east trade winds

D – South East trade winds

  1. a i) – Global warming is the increase of average temperatures on earth as result of green

house  effect/ gases reflecting back to earth part of heat radiation

  1. ii) –    The orbital position of the earth or effect of the distance of the earth from

the sun

  • High amount of carbon dioxide in the air from industries
  • The volcanic emption raise heat/ temperature
  • High amount of solar radiation reaching the earth due to depletion of Ozone layer

iii) – Carbon dioxide (CO2)

– Chlorofluorocarbons (CFS)

– Methane

– Nitrous oxide (N2O)

b)(i) –  Change in the ecosystems with grass land and deserts expanding while

forests shrink

  • Rise in the sea level due to thawing of glaciers that leads to flooding of coastal low lands
  • Rise in global temperatures leading to increased rainfall due to increased evaporation
  • Wetter winters and dry summers in temperature regions
  • Shrinking water bodies e.g. lakes, rivers and drying up of streams
  • Reduced animal and plant species due to adaptation difficulties
  • Extinction of some species of flora and fauna
  • Low production of food due to failing soil fertility and absence of rain/ too much of rainfall

in other areas

(ii) – High rainfall evidenced by many permanent rivers

– Cool temperatures from high altitudes e.g. 2000m

  1. a) Aridity is dryness/ insufficient rainfall, while desertification is the expansion/

encroachment of  desert conditions

  1. b)     – Use off defective instruments√

– Personnel my have inadequate /limited skills√

– Vagaries of nature such as earth tremous√

  1. c) – painted white to prevent over heating√

– raised to a height of 121m to prevent contact with direct radiation from the

earth’s surface√

– it has louvers at the side to  allow free air circulation√

  1. a)- 2-modified tropical climate  of the  highland

– 3-modified equatorial  climate  of  the  lake basin

  1. b) – it receives very low rainfall of less than 250mm annually
  • the mean annual  temperature are  high above 29ºc
  • large diurnal range of  temperature
  • day temperature are high
  • humidity is low
  • sand storms are common occurrence
  • there are occasional floods caused by sporaduram
  • the region is under  the  influence of dry north east trade  winds
  1. a i) X – Mediterranean

Y – Equatorial climate

  1. ii) – Rainfall is low/ below 250mm per year
  • Rainfall is erratic/ unreliable
  • Occasional flash floods
  • Temperatures are high throughout the year
  • Intense solar radiation
  • Diurnal range of temperature is large/ extreme hot days and cold nights
  • High rates of evaporation
  • Skies are clear/ high terestial radiation
  • Low humidity
  • Strong dusty winds

b i)-  Green house effect is general increase of the temperatures of the globe due

to increase  in the level of CO2 and other green houses gases. This result into

a condition where  the  incouncy solar radiation passes through the atmosphere

while the outgoing terrestrial  radiation s blocked by the gases and the clouds

  1. ii) Increase in temperature

Effects

  • Rainfall increase
  • Melting of ice caps
  • Rise in sea level
  • High evaporation
  • Abnormal growth of plants

Change in rainfall pattern

Effects

  • Floodings
  • Rise in sea level
  • Drought
  • Soil erosion by water

Change in seasonal patterns

Effects

  • Severe winter/ short summer
  • Drought
  • Shifting of vegetation zones
  • Extinct of some species

Change in winds

-More frequent & more destructive

– High waves

– Flooding

– Wind erosion/ wind storms

c i)    – Temperature decreases with increasing height above sea level. This is because

atmospheric air at low altitude is denser than high above. Heat loss is greater at high

altitude than at lower altitude

  • Rise in altitude cause fall in temperature and a cooling effect that causes condensation of moisture in the air. This leads to precipitation forming at high altitude
  • Atmospheric pressure is higher at low altitude and lower at high altitude. This is because the weight of the atmospheric air at low altitude is more than at high altitude
  1. ii) In summer, coastlands are relatively cooler than in land areas. This is because the

winds bring   the cooling effect of the sea to the land, by the time winds reach inland

they are heated  by warm   land resulting in higher temperature over the interior of

the land

In winter the onshore winds bring the warming effect of the sea into the land causing a rise in  temperature. By the time these winds reach the interior of the land, they are cooled by cold land thus enhancing the low temperature

Onshore winds cause a lot of rain in the coastal areas throughout the year. This is because the wind picks up moisture over the sea and drop it on the nearby land. The continental interiors  receive less rain, mainly in summer, because the winds have dropped mot of the moisture in the coastal lands

iii) Ocean currents

  • Cold ocean currents bring about the cooling effect in the temperature
  • Also bring a dry effect because the cold air is not able to rise

Warm ocean currents

  • Bring a warm effect (rise in temperature)
  • Heavy rainfall because the warm air is able to rise and condense to form rainfall

 

  1. STATISTICAL METHODS
  2. a ii) – Relatively more difficult to draw/time consuming.
  • Long bar not easy to compare.
  • Number of components to be represented is limited
  • Fluctuation in production over a period of time are not easy to see at a glance
  1. (a) ii)  –   A better impression of totality and individual contribution.
  • Differences in quantities are easier to see.
  • Easy to read the bars as they start from a common baseline.
  • The value of each bar is easily determined.
  1. b) –  Kenya is not self sufficient in the commodities due to the high population.
  • Frequent drought which lead to crop failure cause food shortage thus importation to supplement local produce
  • Increased cost of farm inputs leading to low production hence the need to import.
  • Occasional illegal imports/smuggling /hoarding of the commodities creates artificial shortage hence the need to import these
  • Pests and diseases reduce the amount of grain harvested thus the need for importation.
  • The requirements to  maintain the trading quotas among the countries African trading  blocks that Kenya imports some  of the commodities in exchange of her  own  imports
  1. a i)
DISTRICT / YEAR 1982 CT 1992 CT 2002 CT
TRANS NZOIA

KIAMBU

MERU

BUNGOMA

 

24

23

25

12

24

47

72

84

26

25

27

14

26

51

78

92

40

31

32

20

40

71

103

123

Milk production in 000 units in selected Districts in Kenya

  1. a i) – The year 2009 recorded the highest network coverage in the country

– The year 2007 held the lowest network coverage and uncovered areas respectively

since 2009

  • Safaricom network has been the leading in terms of network coverage since 2007

to 2009

  • YU network has been the least in terms of network coverage
  1. ii) – Suitable for absolute totals in different periods
  • Gives a good visual impression of the totality
  • Easy to interpret
  1. a ii) – It’s easy to compare the various components within a circle.
    • They are simple to construct after angles have been calculated.
    • Give clear visual impression of individual components.

– It’s easy to determine the value of each component since the size, the sector is

proportional to the value it represent.

  1. b) = 130,000 – 70,000 = 60,000 √1 mk

% increase = 60,000 x 100 = 600

70,000

= 85  5/7 % √1 mk

  1. a) Gold = 26/100 x 360 = 93.6 = 940Ö 1

Fluorspar = 14/100 x 360 = 50.4 = 500Ö 1

Soda Ash= 32/100 x 360 =115.2 =1150Ö 1

Zinc= 28/100 x 360 = 100.8 = 1010Ö 1

  1. b) – Good in showing variant types of dataÖ
  • Easy to drawÖ
  • Easy to interpret Ö
  • Easy to make comparisonsÖ
  1. MAPS AND MAP WORK
  2. a i) – Kisumu east 116/2
  • Muhoroni 117/1
  • Lumbwa 117/2
  • Nyakach 116/4
  • Kericho 117/4
  • Kisii 130/2
  • Chemagel 131/1
  • Chapatarakwa 131/2

b i)      –  Presence of tea  plantation-tea  grows under heavy  amount of  rainfall

– Presence of forest cover

– presence of permanent river

b ii) – R. Kibol

– Scrub vegetation

– Tea plantation

 

c i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

d i)     – the major river  is R.yurith

– river are permanent

– the river are few

  1. ii) – Farming

– Forestry

– Mining

 

  1. a) (i)- 0º201S35º191E
  2. ii) – Power transmission line

b i)    – Trigonometrical station

– Contours

– Hunhures e.g. along road in grid square 6867

  1. ii) – 3.9Km ± 0.1 (3.8km – 4.0km)

iii) – 180 + 35 = 215º ±1º = (214º – 216º)

 

  1. a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. ii) VE = VS/HS = 1/8000/1/50000 = 1/8000 x 50000/1

 

 

  1. a i) – north west√√
  2. ii) – 000º/360º√√

iii) – trigonometrical  station: secondary√

– trigonometrical station :other√

  1. iv) full squares=28

½ squares=26x ½ =13

41x1000m=41,000metres√√

b iii)            V.E=VS

GS

= 1

10,000

1

50,000

= 1 X 50,000

10,000          = 5√

 

c).

CROP EVIDENCE
-coffee

-Grains(maize, millet, sorghum

-tea

-coffee mill (2347)

-mills, posho mill (4255)

-tea estate, tea nursery, tea factory.(1×2=2mks)

 

 

 

  1. a) X – Savanna grass land

Y – Tropical rain forest

  1. b) – Has very low temperature

– Thin soils and bare rock

– Soil is permafrost

c)-  Mt.Kenya

  1. a i) – 2020m
  2. ii) 15’ (35o00’ to 35o15’)

iii) 36.0km2 (35 to 37km2)

  1. iv) 28755548

. b i) & ii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iii) New scale = map scale x scale factor of reduction

= 1/ 500mx ½ = 1/100000= 1: 100000

  1. c) – The forestal area has few/no all weather roads because it is reserved for the

growing of trees

– The all weather roads avoid high hills/steep slopes because construction on/along steep slopes is difficult for example the road from Maraboi through Tamungo to Marumbasi detours to  avoid steep slopes and hills.

– The roads avoid swamps because of their water-logged conditions for example the road from Ainaboi through kabionga to Kiptula avoids the papyrus swamp

– the roads avoid river valleys and only crosses them unavoidable

– the roads are constructed on gentle slopes as it is easier to construct them as seen by

the   construction of roads on the gentler slopes to the East and no all weather roads

on the ridge   east of river Sondo

– All weather roads are constructed on ridges/spurs/water sheds due to the gentleness of

the  slopes for example the road from Maragwa to Maraboi/the road from Ainabkoi

to Kerenga

d i) – Cool temperature as evidenced by the high relief – over 1700metres makes the area

suitable for growing of tea bushes.

– The gentle/indulating slopes as evidenced by widely spread contours allows for proper

drainage of soils/mechanization making it ideal for tea farming.

-The high rainfall as evidenced by forest vegetation/many permanent rivers originating from  the area which is suitable for ea growing

– Presence of labor as seen by the fairly dense settlement/labour lines to work in the

tea farms

– Transport is avoidable as seen by all weather roads for transportation of tea from the

farms/transportation of labour

d ii) Coffee evidence coffee mill in grid square 2347

  1. a i) 1: 50,000

10000cm represent 1 km

= 50,000      = 0.5

100000

1 centimeter represents 0.5 kilometers

  1. ii) –  35o001 – 35o15E

iii)       –  120o   + 1o

. b) –  Wood land

– Riverine trees

– Papyrus

– Scattered trees

–  Scrub

 

c ii)          –  River Sondo is the main river

– River Yurith flows S. westwards

– Papyrus swamp present to the north and south

– Yurith river has meanders

– Rivers are permanent

– Most rivers show a dendritic pattern

– Dams in grid square 4349 and 4954

  1. d) – Shops and trading centre

– Presence of roads foot paths

– Dense settlements provide market

– Police post for security

  1. a i) -Rift valley

-Nyanza

  1. ii) -south west direction
  2. iv) 420557

b i)   – 4.00km=0.1(3.9 to4.1)km

  1. ii) -use of place names

-grid reference

-compass direction

iii)  -forest

-woodland

-scrubs

-riverine trees

-papyrus swamp

  1. iv) -Tea growing-evidenced by tea factory/tea estates

-live stocks keeping-evidence by veterinary livestock centre

-cereal crops growing-evidenced by posho mill

(c)-Gentle have dense settlement due to gentle gradient which encourages settlement as

evidence by spaced contours.

-Relatively  flat areas have little  or no settlement due to pour drainage as evidenced by papyrus   swamp

-Areas with steep slopes in the western area hear Kebenet have few settlements as evidence by   closely spaced contours

-There has dense settlements due to fertile soil as evidenced by the growing of tea in estates

(d)  -there are several permanent rivers in the area

-rivers Sondu and Yurith are the major rivers in the area

-rivers with their tributaries for dendritic drainage pattern

-there is a seasonal swamp in grid square 3656

-in the west, rivers flow north-west wards in the south they flow westwards

-there are fewer rivers in the north than in the south-

  1. a i) – topographical map.
  2. ii) – Contours

– Trigonometrical stations.

b i)            1.3 cm                         1 km                 100000 cm

1 km = 100,000 cm     13 cm               1cm  X 100000          = 0.000013km

13

  1. ii) – Tea. Evidence by changoi tea factory and tea nursery.

– Coffee, evidence by coffee mill

c i)           – The plains are densely settled as the land is flat/gentle land.

– The basins have been avoided as they land is water logged/flooded/swampy.

– Steep slope/escarpment have been avoided because they are unstable for construction of   houses/for farming.

– There are few settlement on hilly areas because slopes are gentle.

  1. ii) – Education/schooling evidenced by Gekonge school, Matongo school, Cheboan school,

Kakibei  school e.t.c

– Trading evidenced by Health centres, Dispensaries

– Social work evidence by labour lines.

– Transportation evidence by murram, Dry –weather roads.

– Road

– River

– Forest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a i)            35°001 – 35°151                                                                                                                                                             
  2. ii) Map scale 1:50000 i.e. 1cm represents 50000 cm

50000cm = 50000

100000 km

= 0.5km/ ½ km

Statement scale is 1cm represents 0.5km/ ½ km

iii)       Contours

Trigonometrically stations

b iii)                                    VE = VS

HS

= 1/2000/ 1/50000

= 50000 x 1

1        2000

= 25

 

11      . (a) – The drainage consists of rivers papyrus swamps, ponds and lakes

– River Yurith is the main river

– River Yurith generally flow West wards

– The river has many meanders

– River Yurith has two main- tributaries Itare and Kitoi

– The area covered by the map are numerous

– River Yurith has many tributaries that form a dendrific pattern along the course

– The river yurith is Permanent River

– There are many disappearing rivers

  1. b)
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

 

Transportation

 

 

Trading

 

Crop farming

EVIDENCE

 

Roads/ main tracks/ foot paths

Dry weather roads, All weather roads:. Bound surface and loose surface), Air strip

Shops, Coffee mill/ tea factory/ posho mill factory

 

Tea nursery/ tea plantation

  1. c) – Employment to people work there is provided.

– Facilitates agriculture in the regions around.

– Processing of tea, ready for use.

– Transportation of people evidence by all weather road e.t.c

d)- Presence of tea that requires high rainfall.

– Forest

– Many permanent rivers.

– Presence of many factories that use a lot of water.

 

  1. a i) Topographical.
  2. ii) 24 54

iii) Calculate the area enclosed by Kendu Kisii. All weather roads bound to the West

of the map.

7.5 km2 = (7.00 – 8.00 km2).

  1. iv) – Education – evidence school.

– Medical care – evidence hospital.

– Administration – evidence Chief’s Camp, DC’s, D.O’s office.

– Recreation.

 

 

 

  1. b) ii) Vertical scale

Horizontal scale

25

1      x 50,000          =  1

20             1                 5,000

V.S = 2500

 

  1. c) – There are several permanent rivers like Itare and Kitoi.

– River Yurith is the main river.

– Rivers flow from North Eastern to North Western.

– There is a swamp / tree swamp around Kabiaga farm.

– Rivers form dendritic pattern

  1. d) – The scrub vegetation shows availability of pasture for cattle.

– The many rivers (like R. Yurith, Itare and Kitoi) in the area shows that there is adequate

water for cattle.

– The high altitude of above 1800m above the sea level indicate cool conditions ideal for

cattle  keeping.

 

  1. a i) 020º
  2. ii) 556711

iii) map scale 1:50,000

1 cm rep 50,000cm

50,000=50,000√1

100,000

=0.5         Statement scale is  1cm rep 0.5km/ ½ km

  1. iv) 0º 19’S 35º 18’E
  2. v) -contours

-trigonometrically stations/pillars

b i)   -education-school/college

-recreational-club/race course

-Health-hospital

. b ii)  – tea growing –tea estate/tea factory

– Trading-shop/markets

– Transportation-all weather roads/dry weather roads, murram roads

– Quarrying-quarry

  1. d) -the main river is  tugenon

-There are many permanent rivers

-River Kipkwes and its tributan’s form Dendntic drainage pattern

-River north of northing 69 flow generally towards the north

-River south of northing 60 flow towards west/south west

 

  1. a)- Rift Valley province                           – Nyanza province

b i)

1800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. ii) V.E = VS/HS = 1/50m = 1/50000cm

VE = 10 Ö 2

  1. iv) – Topographical
  2. a i) i) –  402488
  3. ii) – 7.1 ± 0.1 Km

iii)                   – LUMBWA

. b i)                – 35°001E to 35°151E

  1. ii) –  1844 – 1847 m

. c i) – The southern part of the area covered by the mp is well drained as evidenced by

presence of many permanent rivers

– The main river is Yurith that flows South Western wards

– There is a seasonal swamp in the northern part of the area covered by the map

– There are several dams along river Kitoi

– River Sondo and its tributaries form dentric drainage pattern

– River Kitoi and Kimugung re in their youthful stages

  1. ii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d i) ) – Steep slopes e.g. along the escarpment have been avoided. There are more

settlement  on gently sloping regions

  • Forested areas e.g. to the south eastern part of the map have been avoided
  • Swampy areas have no settlement
  • Plantation forms have no settlement inside, people tend to settle around the forms
  • There are linear settlements along all weather road loose surface especially in the north eastern part of the area covered by the map

d ii) – Presence of well developed transport network in the area ensures movement of goods

and    Services

– Presence of scattered houses in the area ensures there is market provided by those in

the houses

– Tea factories and tea plantation farms is likely indication that people are employed in

the area and therefore have better living standards

 

 

  1. FIELD WORK
  2. a) – To find out where farmers get their livestock/hides

– Find out the significant of beef produce to the local areas.

  1. ii) – Displaying the filled questionnaires.
  • Displaying photographs taken.
  • Giving a lecture on beef farming.
  • Carry out group discussions.
  • Drawing proper sketches.

b i)    – To find out the various ways in which the power plant benefits the surrounding

communities

  • To discover the amount of power generated by the plant
  • To find out the problem facing geothermal power generation in Kenya
  • To find out the power generation potential of the rift valley area

b ii)   –  Formulator of  objectives before actual field study

  • Write to Kengen to seek permission to visit Olkaria
  • Collect all the necessary writing materials
  • Conduct a reconnaissance to the site
  • Prepare a questionnaire for use on the day of study
  • Prepare a working schedule
  1. c) i) – A pit is dug not too deep or shallow
  • The pit is cemented and sealed to prevent gas from escaping
  • Pipes are connected to carry the biogas to the burners
  • Pour the dung and other waste into the digester and mix with water
  • Anaerobic bacteria feed on it giving off biogas
  1. ii) – Saw dust
  • Agricultural wastes
  • Wood

–    Dung

 

2          . a i)     – Soils are light in colour

– Soils are sandy/ stony

– Soils are loose in texture

– Soils are thin

– Soils have low moisture content

  1. ii) 2 columns of time & activity

Time of departure

Two activities indicating data collection

Time back to school

TIME

8 a.m

8.30

9.00

 

 

 

4 p.m

ACTIVITY

Departure from school

Arrival at the field

Testing or feeling of soil texture

Measuring the alkalinity of soil

Carrying out experiment on water retention

Observing of the soil e.t.c.

Going back to school

  1. a i) – Savanna vegetation
  • Rainforest
  • Bamboo forests
  • Health and moorland
  1. ii) – prairies
  • steppes
  • downs
  • veld

iii)   – some have thick/fleshy/succulent  leaves /barks

  • some have long tap roots
  • some have no  leaves /have  thin/spiky/waxy/needle like leaves
  • some plants have thick/hard  barks
  • some plants have  thorns
  • some plants  are  stunted/dwarf like
  • shrubs are common
  • some plants spout during wet seasons (short  time)
  1. b) – fire-often ,large  areas of  forests are destroyed  by accidental  and sometimes intended

fire.  such forests takes long  to recover

  • diseases causes by pests and parasites attack  mainly  the planted  forests causing many trees  to die
  • human activity /settlement /charcoal burning/logging have  destroyed  many  forests areas of which are transformed in to farms and  grasslands
  • over-exploitation leads to depletion of certain tree  species such as Meru oak, camphor and Elgon teak. these trees take long  to mature
  • government policy of degazetting  of some forests  made  people free to clear  many  forested areas
  • prolonged droughts lead  to degeneration  of forests some of which  take long to recover
  1. ci) – Conduct a previsit

–   Collect the tools and equipments needed for the study

– Prepare a working schedule

– Read secondary sources at information

– Formulate the objectives and hypothesis

– Decide on the method of data collection

  1. ii) – Hygrometer (wet and dry bulb thermometer)

– Ordinary thermometer

– Six’s thermometer (max & min thermometer)

 

  1. a i) –  Stating either activities to be carried out during the field

– Recording the data an types of vegetation

– Collecting data on vegetation types and conditions favoring their growth.

– Drawing the structure of plants leaves

– By classification and characteristics of leaves of different plants.

– Observing types of roots and stem of the different plants

b i)  –    high population increase

  • poor grazing methods
  • poor management of bench terraces
  • nature of the   landscape
  • charcoal burning
  1. ii) –  loss of top soil
  • siltation of water reservoirs and H.E.P dams on Tana  river
  • deposit of sand along river  leading to sand harvesting
  • intensification of soil conversation awareness in  the district

iii)-  to find out the cause  of soil erosion in machakos district

– to find out  the effect of soil erosion  in machakos  district

 

  1. a i) –   formulation of hypothesis /objective
  • reconnaissance survey
  • prepare route map
  • prepare a working schedule
  • carry out secondary research(content analysis)
  • seek permission from relevant authority
  • prepare necessary stationery
  • make travel arrangement
  1. ii) – the residents of the area covered by the map sheet do not have access to tea products

meant for  export

– The tea plantation does not stretch outside the Belgut district boundary

b i)   – Factors that influence weathering

  • Types and processes of weathering
  • Effects of weathering on physical and human environment
  1. ii) – Draw sketches of features

– Data analysis

  • Data interpretation
  • Discuss the findings

 

6          .a) i)    –  Pre – visit/ reconnaissance

  • Preparing equipments to be used
  • Asking permission from relevant authorities
  • Setting objectives/ hypothesis
  • Preparing map of the place/ route map
  • Discussion before the field day
  1. ii) – Climate of the area have direct influence on vegetation

– The vegetation of the area changes with the change of climate

b i)  – Reduced amount of vegetation cover

  • Reduced mountain shows in the tropical highlands
  • Severe wind and soil erosion
  • Presence of strong winds
  • Failing of crop yield
  • Reduced size of water bodies
  • High localized temperatures
  • Low plant/ animal population densities

 

  1. i) – First hand information would be collected

– Data collected would be reliable

– It is a quick method of data collection

 

. c)       –       Relief – steep slopes have no / sparse settlements evidenced in western side (KEBEWET  AREA) since  such slopes are not ideal for erection of houses/ gently sloping slopes have dense settlements as is in control part of near (Chemalul, Kablanga, Kapwaso) areas

since  they form ideal sites for erection of structures

  • Vegetation areas with thick vegetation e.g. forests, plantations have scarce settlements (Tea estates and forests in S.E). Such vegetation discourages settlement
  • Drainage – poorly drained places like mashes have no settlements since the places cannot provide firm sites for erection of houses/ well drained places have dense settlements such sites provide water for a domestic use and provide firm sites
  • Transport lines – Areas with good road network have dense settlements for easy transportation of people and goods e.g. along loose surface roads

 

  1. a i) – Reading from secondary sources

– Carrying out reconnaissance

– Formulation of hypotheses and statement of objectives

–  Division of class into smaller groups

– Asking permission from relevant authorities

  1. ii) – Most of the crops grown are cash/ most crops grown are subsistence

– Crop farming is more dominant than livestock keeping

– Most of the economic activities take place in areas with good transport network

iii)

ACTIVITY

– plantation farming

– Livestock farming

– Manufacturing

– Transport

– Trade

EVIDENCE

– Existence of estates

– Existence of dips

– Tea factory (4647)

– Existence of roads

– Shops

  1. iv) – Topographical

 

b i) INDUSTRIALIZATION

-Has led to disposal of industrial wastes into the lake contaminating /polluting the

water and  interfering with aquatic life

  • Agro-chemicals/industrial effluents washed into the lake has promoted weed loons
  • causing  the  lake to be colonized by weeds/water hyacinth

DEFORESTATION

  • Has exposed soils to agents of erosion; the eroded soils have been carried and deposited

in the lake siltation. This had diminished the depth of the lake.

  • Deforestation in water catchment areas has interfered with the water cycle causing low

rainfall  and less water from feeder rivers. this has led to drying of the lakes

  1. ii) – observation

– Taking photographs

– Taking measurements

– Collecting samples

– Interviewing/asking questions

– Reading from secondary sources

iii) – In order to write the report/summarize the data

– So as to a group/process/ analyze the data collected

– so that the various groups can report/discuss the findings from the field

– So as t display any collected samples

– So as to assess the importance of he information collected I the field

– To test samples collected from the field

. c i) -note  taking

-filling in questionnaire

-tabulation

-field sketching/drawing maps

-tallying

-photographing

-tape recording

-labelling samples

  1. ii) -bad weather-raining

-in accessibility of some area

-lack of sufficient data

-illiterate respondent

-arrogant respondents

 

  1. a)i)- All weather road.

– Loose surface road.

– Dry weather road.

ii )- Formulate hypothesis/objectives.

– Makes a short survey/reconnaissance of the area to be studied.

– Preparation of route map.

– Carrying out literature review/secondary information.

– Organize into groups.

– Make transport arrangements.

– Prepare the necessary stationery and equipment required.

– Prepare a working schedule.

– Seek permission from relevant authorities.

.          b)(i)    –     Assemble equipment

  • Depart for the area of study
  • Report to the factory authorities
  • Embark on data collection
  • Report back to the factory authorities
  • Report back to school
  1. ii) – The class will be able to study the entire course of the river

– It will enable them to obtain detailed information on each stage of the river

– It will save on time

– It will enable the study to be carried out in an orderly way

– It will encourage participation of all the members of the class/ encourage individual roles

– It will facilitate more interaction among the group members

 

  1. a i) –  Administering questionnaire observation

– Collecting samples of rocks/ deposits

– Drawing sketches/ diagrams/ maps

– Measuring/ calculating

– Taking photographs

– Reading secondary materials/ content analysis

  1. ii) – The hot/ scotching sun would make it difficult to collect data

– Torrential rain/ flash floods/ dust storms would disrupt data collection

– The rugged terrain would make it difficult to reach certain features

– Attack by wild animals

b i)-  Measure distances/ estimation of distances/ heights

– Collect samples of plants

– Draw sketches/ transects

– Record/ take notes

– Take photographs of plants/ area

– Count plants

  1. ii) –   By their appearance
  • Their colour
  • By their leaf size/ pattern/ arrangement/ type
  • By their age
  • By the nature of their barks
  • By the texture of their leaves

 

10 .      i)- Graphs

– Pie charts

– Preparing a written report.

– Displaying rock samples

– Displaying photographs.

– Drawing maps showing distribution of area underlying desertification.

.    b i ) – Breaking the rocks.

– Digging the rocks.

– Collecting samples.

– Tasting the rocks

– Observing the rocks

ii)- Tiredness because of rugged /steep terrain.

– Lack of testing Material.

– Inadequate resource materials.

– Accidents e.g slipping/getting cut by rocks.

– Hindrances by poor /harsh weather conditions.

– Attack by wild animals.

– Difficulty in carrying heavy rock samples.

– Difficulty in climbing /ascending steep rocks.

 

  1. a i) – To determine the type of soil

– To find out the soil colour.

– To establish the use of the soil

  1. ii) – Inadequate time for detailed study.

– For further analysis in the lab.

– Keeping for future reference in the geography room.

(b) i)      -carried out a reconnaissance /persist

-identified the tools to be used during the fieldwork

-prepared a working schedule

-asked for permission from relevant authorities

-held discussions in groups

-state the objectives/hypotheses

  1. ii) -hostile weather due to heavy rains

-attacks by wild animals

-lack of resource pesos

-some areas were inaccessible

 

  1. a) i) -direct observation

-administering questions

-taking photographs

-taking measurements

-interviewing the local people

  1. ii) -to identify the route

-to prepare time schedule

-to ask for permission from the local community

-to identify the particular features location

iii) -can be advised on ways of controlling flooding

-can be advised on several uses of the river and need to conserve it

 

  1. a ) – long and narrow
  • some are salty
  • some are fresh
  • some have underground  outlets e.g Naivasha
  • deep

b i)       – Helps the researcher to decide on appropriate method of data collection

– Helps in identifying the appropriate tools to be used during the study

– Helps the researcher to design a working schedule

– Helps the researcher identify problems likely to be identified

– Helps the researcher estimate the cost to be incurred

– Helps the researcher to familiarize with the area

  1. ii) –   Note taking
  • Filling in questionnaire
  • Mapping
  • Photography

. c)i)  – the area is  too wide/extensive

  • some areas are  inaccessible-steep  slopes
  • harsh weather/weather changes
  • field study can take  too long
  1. c) ii) – report writing
  • class discussions
  • displaying of  collected samples
  • asking/answering questions
  • reading more abut the topic
  • analysis photographs/tape recorded work/collected samples

 

  1. a i) 22   x 100  = 13.33

105

= 13.33%

  1. ii)            2000                            2001                            2002

165 000                       318 000                       455000

 

= 406.20                        = 563.914                    = 674.536

r . 2.0                           r 2.81                           r 3.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. b) – Moderate to high rainfall/500 – 1270 mm p.a. for growth.

– Dry spell for harvesting.

– Warm to hot temps/15 – 200c to facilitate growth/maturity.

– Well drained volcanic soils increases yield.

– Gentle/undulating topography to facilitate mechanization..

c i) In Canada cultivation is highly mechanized while Kenya in Kenya its less.

  1. ii) In Canada wheat is mainly for export while in Kenya its mainly for local

iii) The farms in Canada are more extensive and wide while in Kenya the cultivation is

done  mainly in small scale.

  1. d) – Used in industries to make alcohol and glue.

– Wheat flour is food /bread/ cake.

– The wheat stalks are livestock feed.

– Straws are used for making papers/ straw gourds/ bedding in cow sheds.

 

 

  1. a i) Firewood    –    13400   x 360     =107.20

45000

Kerosene     –      11200 x 360     = 89.60

45000

Charcoal     –       9100 x 360      = 72.79

45000

Liquid petroleum gas – 5300 x 360   = 42.40

45000

Saw dust   –      4000 x 360    = 32.00

45000

Hydro electricity – 2000 x 360   = 15.99

45000

 

b i)             –  Previsit/ reconnaissance

  • Literature review
  • Class discussion
  • Data collection instruments
  • Preparation of working schedules
  • Obtain permission
  • Transport arrangement

b ii)              – Discussion of findings

– Write better notes/ draw better diagrams

– Display photographs/ maps/ diagrams

 

  1. c) i) –  Inaccessibility of some parts the to presence of tendrils.
  • Wild animals’ attack/insects sites.
  • Unfavourable weaken conditions/cold conditions.
  • Rainfall
  1. ii) Height of a tree measure the shadow then calculate.

Diameter of the stem – use a tape measure.

Trees of the same species – study leaf structures.

 

d i)   – Foul smell

  • Garbage may habour smokes which are
  • Paths may be blocked.
  1. ii) – Tree forming should be practiced in the area Ö
  • Agro – forestry should be practiced Ö
  • People should be encouraged to use alternative sources of energy/ energy saving jikos Ö
  • Mature trees felled should be replaced immediately Ö
  • Villagers/ people should be educated on importance of trees Ö
  • Nurseries should be established to provide seedlings Ö
  • Indigenous trees should be planted Ö

 

  1. MINERALS AND ROCKS
  2. a) – Veins and loads

– Beds  and seems

– Weathering products

–  Alluvial/places deposits

  1. b) – causes  soil erosion/encourages  soil erosion

– derelict  landscape/make landscape  ugly

– destruction of bio-diversity

– creating hiding  outs  of  thugs/thieves

– create  breeding  grounds for mosquitoes if the  pits are  filled with water

 

  1. a) – That is when minerals occur in crevices, crack or faults

– If they occur in small quantities in cracks or crevices then they are referred to as veins while those in large quantities are said to be in lodes

– They are formed when minerals in molten form solidify in cracks and faults or crevices

  1. b) – tiny marine organisms called coral polyps live in colonies in the sea
  • polyps extract calcium from the sea water to make their shells
  • the polyps die and their hard skeletons of calcium carbonate accumulate into solid  mars
  • successive colonies grow
  • space between the dead corals  polyps are cemented by Algae to form coral rocks

 

  1. – Mechanically formed sedimentary rocks.

– Organically formed sedimentary rocks.

– Chemically formed sedimentary rocks.

 

4          a )       – Dynamic/Regional/Kinetic

– Contact

i)- They are sedimentary rocks which are formed from the hard parts of

shells/skeletons  of  Marine. The rocks are rich in calcium.

ii)- Are sedimentary rocks which are formed from the remains of plants that were buried

deep in many years. The plants are transformed into rock because of pressure of

crystal   rocks and   resultant heat.

iii)- Coral limestone/dolomite/calcite/chalk/colite

– Sandstone

– Gypsum

– Quartzite

c i)   – Particles are derived from existing rocks through process of weathering /Erosion.

– They are then transported by water/wind/ice and are deposited on land/large water bodies.

– They are deposited in layers.

– Over a period of time, they are compacted by pressure to form rocks such as acluvial, clay,

sand, conglomerates.

  1. ii) – Minerals are dissolved from land and are carried in solution into bodies such as

cakes/sea.

The mixing of water of different types  may result in chemical reactions followed by precipitation leading to accumulation at bottom of water body and are compressed into a rock  OR

Dissolved minerals can also be precipitated directly from water through evaporation.

This happens in very hot regions where there are constricted/shallow bays of lakes/seas ,such rocks are known as evaporates.

  1. a) -due to pressure changes/dynamic metamorphism

-due to intense heat/thermal metamorphism

-due to a combination of heat and pressure/thermal-dynamic metamorphism

  1. b) -Granite

-Diorite

-Peridotite

-Gabbro

-Syenite

  1. c) – The aquifer must be sandwiched between impermeable rocks so that it can retain water

– The aquifer must outcrop in a region which is a source of water

– The mouth of the well must be lower than the intake area to allow water to be forced out

by pressure

  • The aquifer must dip from a region of water intake and the rock layers must form a

broad basin

 

  1. MINING
  2. (a) i) Mining has led to exhaustion of most mineral mines in Kenya e.g. Gold in macalder
  3. ii) Flourspar is mixed in Kerio ValleyÖ

iii) Trona is mined on Lake Magadi through redging

  • The dredger accumulates and digs out the mineralsÖ
  • Inside the dredger, trona is crushed into crystals from the lake bedÖ
  • It is then mixed with lake liquor and pumped to the factory on the lake shoreÖ
  • At the factory, the trona is mixed with water to clear it of impuritiesÖ
  • It is then dried and send to dessicators for heatingÖ
  • After heating it is allowed to coolÖ
  • After cooling it is then crushed into soda ash Ö

b( i) –  Mining results in the destruction of various species of vegetationÖ

– The destruction of plant like destroys the habitat for wildlifeÖ

  1. ii) – Mining leads to emission of toxic gases from undergroundÖ
  • When it rains, such gases and chemicals are washed into rivers and lakes hence affecting aquatic lifeÖ
  • Heavy machinery used in mining causes noise pollutionÖ
  • Heavy machinery and trucks used raise a lot of dust that causes air pollution

 

  1. a i) – Open cast mining.

– Underground mining.

– Alluvial mining.

  1. ii) – The value of minerals.

– The rise of the mineral deposit.

– Methods of mining.

– Technology.

– Capital.

– Market.

– Transport cost.

– Security.

iii)            – By filling the pits or the holes using the heaps of soils.

– Through planting trees and keeping a wide range of animals thus creating a tourist   centre.

– By changing the pits or holes into a man made lake which could serve as in land

fisheries or a sporting centre.

 

  1. a) – As veins and lodes

– As alluvial deposits

  1.  b)    – By planting trees in the area
  • By filling up the pits with fresh soils
  • By upgrading the abandoned mine into a tourist attraction
  • By keeping a wide variety of animals in the area to restore its natural ecosystem

 

  1. a) Angola                       – Nigeria

Libya                            – Chad

Sudan

. b)   Wax                             – Bitumen/Tar/Pitch/Osphel

Sulphur                          – Petro – Chemicals

Lubricants e.g grease

 

  1. (a) (i) – method used to extract mineral and fossil fuels from the ground
  2. ii) –  Availability of skills and relevant modern machines are important for specialized mining

operators.

  • If the skills /technology is inadequate then there would be need to bring in foreign experts mini therefore becomes dependent on foreign control.
  • High quality ores are economical to extract as they yield a large amount metal/low quality ores are rarely extracted for their metal content is very low.
  • Some rare minerals e.g uranium are exported despite their ores having low mineral content because they are important

 

 

b i)     P – Copper

Q – Gold

R – Trona

b ii)   –  Kimberley

  • Pretorca
  • Jagers Foutein
  • Koffie fontein
  • Unwanted materials /overburden is removed.
  • Excavators are used if surface materials are soft but if they are hard then explosive are used to loosen the materials.
  • Excavators are used to dig up the mineral
  • The extracted ore is loaded into lorries using excavators and transported to the  processing plant.
  • Kenya earns foreign exchange from the exportation of trona. This is used to import other essential items like machinery.
  • Trona mining has created employment opportunities for many Kenyans thus improving their living standards.
  • It has led to the development of related industries e.g glass making industries in Nairobi, Mombasat.c.
  • It has led to the provision of social amenities which have improved the living conditions of the people around e.g schools.
  • It has stimulated construction of transport lines e.g the Magadi – Konza railway live.
  • Has led to the growth of Magadi town.
  • Provision of water  for both the domestic and industrial  use  within the area. This has improved the living standards of the people.
  • Government earns revenue through taxation.
  • Air pollution by dust and smoke emitted from blasting, quarrying & processing  of the ores.

 

  • Derelict land is dangerous to both people and animals.
  • Wastage of agricultural and settlement land as the mine holes become useless.
  • Inadequate skilled personnel who are required for the industry leading to reliance on imported skilled workers.
  • Insufficient capital for the exploitation of minerals.
  • Inaccessibility of some minerals due to hilly or mountains landscape.
  • Pollution of groundwater sources as well as rivers by water leakage from processing plants

 

6          a i) W- Fluorspar       X – Gold        Y – Diamonds                  Z – Copper

  1. ii) – Veins/ lodes

– Beds/ seams

– Weathering products

– Alluvial deposits

  1. b) –  Mode of occurrence

– Value/ cost of mining

– Size of deposit

– Level of technology

– Capital availability

– Labour supply

– Transport

– Government policy

– Market availability

 

 

(c)   –  Land dereliction – waste agricultural land/ makes land ugly/ limits town expansion

– Health and accident hazards – collapse of mines/ fall in open pits/ drowning in water filled  pits/ toxic gases and dust

– Unemployment/ depressed economy – after exhaustion of the minerals

– Conflicts – cross boarder minerals

– Loss of biodiversity – clearing vegetation for mining

– Soil erosion – clearing of vegetation

  1. d) – Trona/ soda ash

– Flour par/ Fluorite

– Limestone/ lime

– Carbon dioxide

– Gold

 

  1. a) –  Under ground/ shaft/ adit/ solution

– Alluvial/ panning/ placer/ dredging/ hydraulic

– Open cast/ strip

 

b i)          1000 – 800 = 200Ö

200/1000 x 100 = 20%

  1. c) – Exported to earn foreign exchange for economic development
  • Creates employment opportunities reducing unemployment/ crime/ improving living standards
  • Provides raw materials for industries leading to industrialization
  • Leads to development of transport networks improving transportation trade
  • Leads to development of social amenities improving the living standards
  • Led to growth of  town – magadi
  • Led to growth of tourism – revenue
  • Provides revenue through taxation for provision of facilities

 

  1. a i) – Underground mining

– Open-cast mining

– Alluvial/place mining

(ii) –trona

-gold

– copper

b i) – Availability of technology skills and modern machines are important for specialized

mining operations

– Inadequate skills, lead to importation of expatriates

– Mining operations may up becoming dependent on foreign control

  1. ii) – High quality ores economical to extract as they yield a large amount of metal

– Low quality ores have low metal content and  are rarely extracted

– Rare metals e.g. uranium are exploited despite the ore having a low mineral content

iii) – Minerals in remote areas with poor transport systems are less likely to be exploited

– Almost all ores are heavy and bulky and are therefore costly  to transport. it becomes

hard to   exploit them in the absence of good transport systems

– Deposits at  or neat ports enjoy cheap transportation compared to inland deposits

– Deposits near the ports are likely to be more  exploited

 

c ) – Exhaustion of the mineral because gold is non re-newable and the old mines in  the rand

are being depleted

– The gold grade being worked now is of poorer quality that of some years back

– The mines are becoming deeper hence mining costs have escalated and also required

new  technology which  is more costly

– Inadequacy of water for processing gold  due  to seasonal rainfall received and

increased  population on the rand

– High cost f labour because of increased demand for higher  wages and competition from

other   factors of the economy

(e). – Ugliness – all the natural beauty of the landscape has been lost

– Health hazard- mineral exploitation can create open pits that become breeding grounds for   mosquitoes

– Lost productivity – the soil left behind after mining may not be able to support any meaningful  economic activity

 

  1. a) x – Non porous rock.

y –  Porous gas.

  1. b) – It is cheaper to transport oil in crude form.

– Oil refining creates employment opportunities to most Kenyans.

– Some of the refines by-products are exported to land locked countries in East & Central

Africa thereby earning foreign exchange.

– Oil refining has led to establishment of industries e.g. oil refinery at Changamwe and

other related industries such as fertilizer manufacturing, plastic making e..t.c.

 

  1. a) A vein is a small crack containing minerals deposited in crystalline form wile a lode

is a large crack containing minerals in crystalline form
b)  –  waste of Agricultural land

– Waste of industrial land

– Lightness where land has lost its beauty

– Health and accident hazards)

 

  1. a i) – Shaft/underground
  • Open cast mining
  • Placer/alluvial/panning/slope boring
  • Adit/drift/horizontal/hill dredging
  • Submarine mining
  1. ii) –      Geita
  • Mpanda
  • Irambal/Sekenke
  • Musoma
  • Mabuki

. b)   – The value of mineral-valuable minerals e.g. gold will be mined since it earns

higher profits

  • Size of the deposits – should be large enough to justify mining
  • Capital- mining needs a lot of money to pay workers and purchase machinery
  • World market prices which are controlled by international bodies when prices are high more minerals will be mined
  • Transport cost- it is economical to extract ores near major industrial centres because of good transport routes

 

  1. c) –  Mining leads to pollution of air/water/land/noise
  • Mining leads to depletion of land
  • Mining disrupts/lowers the water table
  • Mining leads to loss of biodiversity /plants and animals
  • It leads to soil erosion/degeneration of soil

d i)  –  Apply where mineral is dissolved by water

  • A well vertical shaft is sunk to reach the mineral
  • Pipes are laid down though this vertical shaft
  • Superheated water is pumped into the deposits of mineral
  • Mineral dissolves in hot water and form a solution
  • Solution is pumped to the surface where it is evaporated and the mineral is extracted
  1. ii) – Exported to earn foreign exchange
  • Generates employment opportunities
  • Has led to development of settlement
  • Has led to establishment of industries
  • Earning higher income hence better living standards

 

  1. a i) – Alluvial miningÖ

– Under ground miningÖ

– Open cost miningÖ

  1. ii) – Creation of employment opportunities which helps in reducing unemploymentÖÖ
  • When exported it earns foreign exchange which is used in other sectorsÖÖ
  • Development of related of related industries that helps increase the wealth of the countryÖÖ
  • Leads to provision and improvement of social facilitiesÖÖ
  • It helps in the development of infrastructure e.g. roadsÖÖ

iii)       – Water shortage for power supply and processingÖ

  • Labour shortage and competition from other industries/ sectorsÖ
  • Increase depth of mines makes mining expensive and riskyÖ
  • Decreasing quality of one Ö

b)(i)-  Presence/ deposition of remains of flora and fauna fossils over a long period of time

  • Presence of non- porous rocks under neath the deposits of flora and faunaÖ
  • Deposition of other layers of rocks/ non- porous rocks over the remains of flora and faunaÖ
  • Compression of the remains of fauna and flora due to folding of the layer of rocksÖ
  1. ii) – Bitumen/ pitch/ asphaltÖ
  • Grease/ lubricantsÖ
  • Resin/ petro chemicalsÖ
  1. c) – Employment opportunitiesÖ
  • Saving of foreign exchangeÖ
  • Earning of foreign exchange from exportsÖ
  • Industrial developmentÖ
  • Earnings would raise the standards of living/ raise the per capita incomeÖ
  1. d) i) – CoalÖ

– Iron oreÖ

  1. ii) – KilindiniÖ
  • Dar- es- salaamÖ
  • Tanga Ö

 

  1. INTERNAL LAND-FORMING PROCESSES
  2. a) – it  has  vertical vent/pipe
  • compose of alternating layers of ash/pyrodast and lava
  • it is conical in shape  /steep sided
  • it has side  vents
  • it has conelets/parasitic cones on the sides
  • at the peak, it  may  have a  caldera /crater/plug

b i) Earth quakes are sudden earth movement which cause vibrations/trembling within the crust√√

  1. ii) – primary/push/p-waves                                                                                      s

– secondary/shear waves/shake waves/s-waves

– longitudinal/L-waves/lore waves/Raleigh waves

 

iii)   – volcanic  mountains re  sources  of  rivers  which  provide  water for

domestic/agricultural/industrial  use

  • volcanic mountains  have  forests  which provide  valuable timber used in  building and construction industries
  • volcanic mountains influence  formation  of  relief rainfall which encourages  agricultural activities
  • volcanic mountains  modify temperatures  making them attractive to human   settlements

 

 

  1. a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Formed when compressional forces of equal magnitude and of moderate strength act on crustal rocks
  • The rocks bend evenly and the anticline is symmetrical about its axis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Results from unequal compressional forces acting on crustal rocks
  • One of the forces is slightly stronger than the other resulting to limbs that are assymetrical about the axis

b i)       – Atlas mountains of Africa

– Alps mountains of Europe

– Himalayas mountain of Asia

– Rockies of N. America

– Andes of S. America

b ii) – An extensive depression called a geosynclines is formed on the surface of the earth    – The geosynclines is then filled with water to form a sea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • The surrounding land masses are eroded and resultant materials deposited in the geosyncline in layers
  • Accumulation and weight of sediments causes the floor of the geosycline to subside further
  • Further subsidence of the geosynclines triggers off compressional forces drawing higher grounds close
  • The layers of sediment in the geosynclines are the folded bending upwards form mountains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. c) – Fold mountains are often forested on their windward slopes and provide valuable

timber for construction

– The windward slopes receive rainfall hence supports agriculture

–   Heavy rainfall and snow that collects in some fold mountains give rise to rivers which

in turn provide water for both domestic &industrial use

–  The process of folding could bring valuable minerals to the surface cutting down the

cost  of mining e.g. coal in Appalaction

– The unique mountains landscape attracts tourist thus earning the country foreign

exchange

 

  1. a) – earthquakes causes lateral and vertical  displacement  of  rocks
  • they cause raising and lowering and down warping of  parts of  the sea  floor
  • it causes landslides/slumping
  • it leads to faulting  of the c rust
  • they lead to  volcanic eruptions
  1. b) – The jig saw fit of continental magins e.g. Southern Africa and Southern America

– Spreading of the ocean floor- rocks are younger at the oceanic trenches and younger

outwards

– Geological evidence i.e. the rock structure in some continents are similar e.g. South Africa   and South America meaning that they were together

– Palaeoclimatic evidence, similar fossils/ remains have been found in different continents

  1. c) – Extension boundary/ divergence
  • Comprisin/ convergence
  • Transform fault boundary
  • Conservative boundary

 

  1. a i) Tectonic plates are seirigid blocks that form the earth’s crust
  2. ii) – Pacific plate

– Nazca plate

. b i) This disrupts the balance between the sial and sima causing movement of continental

masses

  1. ii) This force themselves in cracks/crevices displacing crustal rocks

iii) These cause frictional drug/pull on the crustal rocks causing their movement

 

  1. a) -Isostatic adjustments

-Gravitation pressure

-Tectonic movement

-Magma movement (volcanic activities)

-Energy release in upper mantle

. b)    -primary (P) waves

-secondary (S) waves

-surface longitudinal waves

  1. a) -they are long deep and narrow

-most of them are salty

-they are fault lakes

b)i) -They are sudden earth movement which cause trembling/vibration within the earth’s

crust.

(ii)    – Primary/ puse waves/p. waves.

– Secondary/shear/S. waves

– Longitudinal/love/L. waves

c ) Extension boundaries are zones where tectonic planets diverge or move away from

each other.  Space may be created and magma fill the space found in between. While

compress ional  boundaries are zones where tectonic plates moves towards each other.

There is thus destruction  of materials found at the edges

 

  1. a i) – Is a sudden and rapid movement/tremor of the earth crust.

ii)- Use of change of velocity of seismic waves

– Use of exotic pre-quake signals.

  1. b) – Faulting causes disjointing of the land which results in disruption of transport and

communication lines.

– The presence of fault scarps can cause difficulty in construction of transport and

communication lines.

– It is expensive to construct and communication lines in faulted region.

 

  1. a) reverse fault
  2.  b) X-up throw

Y-down throw

. c) – Fire outbreaks

-destruction of transport and communication lines

-loss if life and properties/collapse of buildings

– Change directions of rivers flow

 

  1. a) -hot springs are  place where hot water or  steam is emitted from the ground while

geysers are   jep of  hot water  or steam and  gasses which  are  ejected explosively

from   fissure  in the  ground

  1. b) A-crates                   B-plug            C-strato volcano
  2. c) i) – Crustal rock layers are subjected to compressional forces

– This leads to formation of a massive article /up fold

– Further compression to the same crustal rocks causes stress/tension at the crest of the  anticline

– Eventually a crack/fault and around the crust of the anticline called an anticline fault

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

. c ii)  – Crustal rock layers are subjected to compressional forces

– Intense folding results into formation of an overfold

– With increased pressure the over fold is compressed further to form a recumbent fold

– When pressure if very great, a fracture occurs along the axis producing a thrust plane

to form  an overthrust fold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d i)  – Volcanic mountains experience low rainfall on their  leeward slopes making them

unsuitable   for agriculture/settlement/forestry

– Volcanic mountains have steep slopes which hinder transport and communication

– Some volcanic features like moffetes, solfataras steam jets produce poisonous which

pollute  the environment/are harmful to people

– Some volcanic rock weather to form infertile solid unsuitable for agriculture/forestry

d ii) – Outpouring of Lava forms a volcanic cone

– When the pressure beneath stops, a hollow, void is left beneath

– The weight of the overlying cone leads to collapse of the top of the cone into the how-

/void    beneath

– This leaves a wide depression at the top of the volcano called a caldera

 

 

 

  1. a) – It is a theory that states that the crust is divided into blocks of land (plates) that

float and move towards, away or parallel

  1. b) – Compressional boundary
  • Extension boundary
  • Transform fault boundary
  1. c) – Geological evidence – Rock similarities in structure, age and type of rocks found in

various continents e.g. in Eastern coast of S. America and Western coast of Africa

  • Jig- saw- fit – of continental coastlines. Some coastlines can fit each other when pulled together e.g. Western coast of Africa can fit with Eastern coast of South America
  • Ancient glaciations – All the four Southern continents reveal signs of a period of large scale glaciations at one time. It is evidenced by presence of glacial deposits – Tillites produced by ice sheets in Southern continents
  • Archeological evidence – Some plant and animal remains found in various continents show a striking similarity

 

  1. a i) – Atlas

– Cape ranges

– Akwapim

  1. ii) – Atlas

– Cape ranges

– Akwapim

iii)-  Symmetrical folds have limbs dipping uniformly about the axis while asymmetrical

fold one limb is steeper than the other about the axis

. b i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b i)   – Extensive shallow depression called geosynclinal develop

– Sediments from high areas are deposited in the geosyncline

– Compression on either side push towards geosyncline

– Sediments compress to form fold mountains which rise above sea level to form fold

mountains

b ii)            – Over fold

– Recumbent folds

– Nappe or overthrust fold

– Anticlinical/ synclinal fold

– Isoclinal

 

 

  1. a) – Causes seasons

– Varying lengths of day and night time

– Changes in the position of the mid-day sun at different times of the year

– Causes eclipses

  1. b) – Movement of magma within the crust

– Gravitational force towards the center of the earth

– Convectional currents in the mantle

– Isostatic adjustment of sial and sima layer

 

  1. a) – Frequent earthquakes

– Presence of faults

– Presence of fold mountains

  1. b) – Tectonic movements

– Volcanicity

– Gravitative pressure

– Isostatic adjustment

– Energy release in the mantle

  1. a) – Nature and age of the rocks

– Intensity of compression forces

. b)  –  May cause a river to disappear

– Changes the rivers direction of flow

– Forms depressions hat are filled with water forming lakes

– Faulting across a river forms waterfalls

 

  1. a) – The jig-saw fit√

– Glaciatean/ancient glaciation√

– The coal deposits√

– Sea floor spreading√

b i) – Australia√

– South Africa√

  1. ii) this was the water body that occupied the region surrounding the  pangae

 

  1. a) – High demand for hard wood has led to over exploitation
  • They take long to mature hence can not match the exploitation rate
  • Population pressure has led to cutting trees to give room for settlement and agriculture
  1. b) – Accidental fires which destroy the forests
  • The Northern part is inaccessible (during winter) for exploitation of the forests
  • Over exploitation in some areas
  • Trees take long to mature due to cold climate
  • Rugged landscape especially mountainous landscape makes exploitation difficult

 

  1. (a) i) A-axis     B-syncline      C-limb of a fold
  2. ii) – The rockets
  • Andes
  • Himalayas
  • Alps
  • Appalachians

iii)   – fold mountain

  • cuesta
  • escarpment
  • plateus
  • basins

 

  1. b) – Geosynclines are formed on the earths surface

– prolonged  and extensive erosion occurs  on the  surrounding higher grounds

– sediments are deposited in the geosyncline forming thick layers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– the weight of the sediments causes subsistence  of the geosyncline leading  to

accumulation of more  sediments

– further subsidence of the geosyncline triggers off compressional forces which draw the

higher   grounds closet forming fold mountains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. c) – Fold Mountains are water catchments area. They brap rainfall which rivers which that

provide water for domestics  use

– fold mountains are often forested and provide valuable timber used in construction

and building industry(due to high rainfall)

– some fold mountains have valuable mineral deposits  such as coal and petroleum for  mining

– fold mountains  influence transport  system enter as  barriers  or as passed

 

 

  1. PHOTOGRAPH WORK

 

  1. a) i) – Ground close up
  2. ii) – Photograph (A) – Harvesting of sugarcanes

– Photograph B – Transportation of sugarcane

. b)    – Kakamega district

– Busia district

– Bungoma district

– Mumias district

. c)       – it requires high rainfall of about 1270mm and rainfall should reduce towards harvesting

Twice to allow for concentration of sugar

– It requires hot climate with temperatures ranging from 20oC to 27oC throughout the year

— It requires a dry sunny period for ripening and harvesting

– It requires well drained soils, with nutrients

– It is grown on fairly level gentle sloping land. This allows for the use machines during ploughing, planting and harvesting

  1. d) – Small farm sizes

– Pests and diseases e.g. ratoon stunting lowering the yields

Corruption in factory management over production

– Delayed payment kills the morale of the farmers

– Low earnings form sugarcane production

  1. (a) i)- Well developed udder

-Have wide hind quarters, big stomach and small chests

-Have big milk veins

-Short legs well set to support their heavy bodies

  1. ii) – The highlands have high population that offers ready market for the product
  • They have well established infrastructure which is a major factor in dairy farming activity
  • Reliable rainfall and constant supply of water
  • The region has low temperature best for exotic breeds. Survival
  • There is humid condition
  • High quality cover of grass due to fertile soils in the region
  • The high nutrient pasture characteristic

 

  1. VEGETATION
  2. a) – Pampas of Argentina

– Veldt of S. Africa

– Downs of Australia

– Steppe of Asia

– Prairies of N. America

  1. b) State three characteristics of temperate grasslands.
  2. b) – Almost airless except along water courses

–  Grass is tall and nutritious in most areas

– Grass is shorter, tougher & less nutritious in drier areas

– Grass withers in autumn

– It sprouts in spring

  1. ii) – Some trees are umbrella shaped to reduce evaporation below the stems

– Some plants have long roots to reach the water table below

– Some plants have thick/ fleshy/ succulent leaves to store water

– Some plants/ grass wither in absence of rainfall but have abiding to recover quickly   when rain falls

– Some plant seeds remain dormant for long periods awaiting the start of rainfall

– Some plants have thin leaves/ spiky/ waxy needle like leaves to reduce water loss

 

  1. a i) X-rainforest

Y-bamboo forest

Z-heath and moorland

  1. ii) – it  consist of a mixture of tree and grass
  • in wetter areas the grass are tall and close to each other
  • in drive areas the grass are shorter and tufted
  • grass dominate the vegetation
  • trees are  shorter  and more scattered
  • trees are umbrella shaped
  • acacia trees are a  dominant species
  • some trees i.e. bamboo have thick barks
  • river valleys have trees and  thick bushes
  • during drought grass withers/trees  shed their leaves

 

 

b i) Areas on leeward slope of mountains have different vegetation from those on wind

ward slope because they received  different amount  of  rainfall√√

  1.  ii) Settlement, farming and mining interferes with original vegetation leading to growth of

secondary and dissertation√√

c i) south Africa√

  1. ii) Argentina√

iii) New Zealand√

. d) The frequent outbreak of bush fires destroys  the  grass retarding  its  regeneration√√

the increasing human population is  encroaching  into the   grasslands replacing them  with settlement and cultivated land√√

pests such as  army worms /locust destroy the grass and the vegetation degenerations into a semi- desert type√√

wild and  domestic  animals overgraze  and cause stunted growth of grass√√

 

  1. a i) -Natural vegetation is the plant cover that exists in an area without the interference

of external  modifying influence especially people and their animals

  1. ii) -Temperature

-Precipitation(rainfall)

-Sunlight

-Wind

b i)  -The prairies (of N. America)

-The veid (of S Africa)

-The pampas (of Argentina)

-The downs (of Australia and New Zealand)

  1. ii) -They are conical in shape

-They have needle-shape leaves

-In most coniferous forests a thick carpet of mosses occur

-Forest species are generally few and large tracts of forests can consist of only one or

two species of tree(occurs in pure stands)

-Most of the species are softwoods which mature faster

-Most species are evergreen but a few she their leaves eg fir,pine and larch.

– Trees have a widely spread shallow root  system for utilizing moisture from the top soil

since  most of the  time subsoil is permafrosted

  1. c) -some plants have thick leaves and banks for storing water.

-some plants produce seeds  which lie dormant for along time and germinates when the

rain falls

-some plants sheds leaves  during the onset of the dry season to reduce loss of water

through  transpiration

-trees in the region have long rots to tap water from the water table below

-tress in the region are umbrella shaped to provide shade that reduces the rate of

evaporation  around the stem

. d)    – Frequent outbreak of bush fires destroy grass and retard its regeneration

-frequent drought destroy the grass and so the vegetation degeneration into a semi-

desert type.

-overgrazing of domestic and wild animals causes stunted growth of grasses

-human activities due to increased population which encroaches grasslands

-pests such as army worms and locusts destroy the grass, thus reducing the rate of

growth

 

  1. a )     X –  Veldt

Z –  Stepper

  1. b) – Some plants have a short life-cycle this enables them to survive during the short

period of  wetness.

– Most are salt tolerant (Halophytes) to enable them survive in the saline soils of the

deserts.

– Most plants have succulent leaves that store water to enable them survive the long

drought  period.

–  Some plants have fibrous stems which they use as breathing surface.

– Most have deep roots to reach the deeper water table.

– Some have spines/thorns which protect them from browsing animals.

– Some are drought resistant & deciduous which enable them shed their leaves during

dry  season.

 

  1. a i) L is savanna (park savanna)
  2. ii) – The vegetation is tropical rainforest/ equatorial forest

– The forest consist of mixed variety of tree species

– The trees shed their leaves at different times of the year/ ever green

– The trees are tall with large trunks

– The trees have broad; leaves/ drip tipped leaves

– The trees take long to mature

– The tree species are mainly hard woods

– The forest trees grow close together

– The forest has numerous lianas/ climbing plants/ epiphytes

– Some of the trees have buttress roots

– The forest has crowns that form three distinct canopies/ layers

b i) – Some plants have thick/ fleshy/ succulent leaves/ barks to enable them store water

– Some have long roots to tap the ground water

– Some have no leaves/ have thin/ spiky/ waxy/ needle- like leaves to reduce transpiration

– Some plants have shiny surfaces to reflect light

– Plant seeds remain dormant awaiting the short rains

– Some plants have thick/ hard barks to reduce transpiration

– Some plants wilt in the absence of moisture that have a quick recovery ability

– Some plants have thorns to protect themselves from browsing animals

– Most plants are stunted/ dwarf like due to the harsh conditions

– Some plants are quick sprouting to take advantage of the short lived desert rays

– Some plants have underground bulbs that remain dormant awaiting short the rains

c i) – The temperatures are too low to support vegetation

– The surface is mainly bare rock, so no soil has formed to support vegetation

– Water is always  in a frozen state, i.e. snow, so it is not available to plants

  1. ii) – Vegetation is of aesthetic value as it adds beauty to the landscape

– Vegetation binds soil together using its roots. Its aerial parts reduce the impact of raindrops  on the soil. In this way, it protects the soil against erosion

– Plant remains decay to become humus. This improves the fertility of the soil

– Some plants are of medicinal value to people. Their leaves, barks or roots are extracted and  prepared into medicines, both traditional and modern

– Some trees are used in the manufacture of paper while others are used for the manufacture   of plywood, veneer or production of timber

– Some plants are eaten by people e.g. bamboo shoots

 

  1. a i) – Natural  vegetation

– Derived  vegetation

– Cultivated vegetation

ii)-  altitude√

– aspect√

– terrain and drainage

b i)         A-health and  moorland

B-bamboo forest√

C-rain forest√

D-savanna grassland

  1. ii) -too cold for  plants to survive covered  by  snow√

-rocky surface

c i) prairies

Pampas

 

  1. ii) – Grazing the plenty tall and short grasses are used for grazing livestock and wild

animals

– Reduces  soil erosion-savanna  vegetation act  as  soil cover  hence  reduces soil

erosion

– Habitat  for  bees  and  wild animals-trees  in savanna are  habitat for  bees which   provide     honey  and  home  foe wild animals e.g. gazelles, giraffe

– Some shrubs   and  herbs  growing in the savanna  are  used as medicine

– Fuel-trees provide  wood fuel and fuel  wood for the people in the tropics

– Gross increases humus  in the  soil making  areas  suitable for cereal farming e.g.

wheat and maize

 

d )-  some plants have  long roots to enable them tap water far deep the  ground√√

– some pants  have shallow root system  which enables them to take  moisture from the

soil layers

– some plants have  sunken  stomata  and waxy leaves  to  reduce rate of

transportation√√

– some  plants have succulent stems  to  allow  them store water√√

– some plants are short lived i.e.  Complete their  cycle  within the short wet period√√

– some  plants  e.g.  tubers and  corns  remain dormant during dry spell until wet period

stimulate

  1. a i) S- Steppes

T- Pampas

Y – Savanna

Z – Downs

ii ) – the vegetation consists of a continuous cover of grass, the grass is tufted

– The grass is interspersed/mixed with bulbous/leguminous plants/shrubs

– The grass is nutritious. Grass is tall in moist area

– The grass is short and tough in drier areas about 15-30cm in height

– The grass is green in spring/brownish yellowish and strow like in summer/Grass

withers in autumn and die in winter/rare grass sprouts in spring/Trees are only found

along rivers/ rive rine trees/ trees found in hollows where rain water collects.

– common grass varieties are gamma graze/buffalo grass

– In drier, areas, the short grasses form bunches separated by bare soil

– Tress found along river courses are temperate trees like popler, willo adler

 

  1. a i) – It is a plant cover existing naturally in a place but has been interfered with by man
  2. ii) –     Altitude
  • Aspect
  • Soil
  • Climate/ temperature/ rainfall
  • Man’s activities

 

 

  1. b) i) – Savanna vegetation
  • Rainforest
  • Bamboo forests
  • Health and moorland
  1.  ii)   – prairies
  • steppes
  • downs
  • veld

iii)   – some have thick/fleshy/succulent  leaves /barks

  • some have long tap roots
  • some have no  leaves /have  thin/spiky/waxy/needle like leaves
  • some plants have thick/hard  barks
  • some plants have  thorns
  • some plants  are  stunted/dwarf like
  • shrubs are common
  • some plants spout during wet seasons (short  time)

 

  1. a) – fire-often ,large  areas of  forests are destroyed  by accidental  and sometimes

intended  fire. such forests takes long  to recover

  • diseases causes by pests and parasites attack  mainly  the planted  forests causing many trees  to die
  • human activity /settlement /charcoal burning/logging have  destroyed  many  forests areas of which are transformed in to farms and  grasslands
  • over-exploitation leads to depletion of certain tree  species such as Meru oak, camphor and Elgon teak. these trees take long  to mature
  • government policy of degazetting  of some forests  made  people free to clear  many  forested areas
  • prolonged droughts lead  to degeneration  of forests some of which  take long to recover

(b) Rain forest have closely set trees with these districts canopies.

  • This crowns and closeness of the trees form a dense shade for the lower layer which makes arvesting cumbersome.
  • Most trees are tall, and have huge trunks. This makes them cumbersome to be harvested and most of them are heavy to be transported.

High amount of rainfall.

  • This forest lies within the equatorial climatic region where high amount of rainfall is

received throughout the year.

  • This means that harvesting of trees can not take place throughout the year because of the very dump condition in the forest and general disturbance caused too much rains.

Tree species are not found in pure stands

  • Rainforest do not have pure stand and this become a problem if one need to harvest only one species meaning moving from one part of the forest to another as one harvest.

Majority of the species are hardwood.

–           These species are hard to be cut and also heavy to be transported

 

 

  1. FORESTRY
  2. a) – High demand for hardwoods
  • Population pressure which has led to increased deforestation in creation of room for farming and settlement
  • Hardwoods take too long to mature and this doesn’t match the rate of felling
  1. b)  – Agro forestry programme
  • Public awareness and education through mass media
  • Creation of forest reserve
  • Recycling of waste papers to make newsprint
  • Enacting law governing forest conservation
  • Forest research stations to conduct research on new tree species
  • Establishment of government tea zones at the edge of forests to act as buffer zones

c i)   – New found land

  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island
  • New Bruswick
  1. ii) – The landscape is rugged hence does not favour agriculture
  • High rainfall thoughout the year favours forest growth
  • Coastal location favour establishment of ports for timber exportation
  • Constant supply of H.E.P for industrial use due to many rivers with water falls
  • Plenty/abundant water supply for processing purposes e.g. bleaching of pulp
  • Ready market in Canada and U.S.A for forest products
  • Cheap means of transport or rivers like Ottawa, Fraser e.t.c
  • Low temperatures in the highlands discourage settlement hence forestry is the main use of land
  1. d)  – In Canada they grow naturally while in Kenya they are planted
  • In Canada they cover extensive areas while in Kenya they cover small areas
  • In Canada they exist in a wide variety while in Kenya the species are limited
  • In Canada they are indigenous while in Kenya they are mainly exotic

 

  1. (a) i) – This is a collective term used to cover a variety of land uses that combine tree

growing,   pasture and crop production practices on the same piece of land for

the purpose of increasing or improving the output of the soil.

  1. ii) – Remedy to deforestation.
    • Source of income.
    • Environmental benefits.
    • Aesthetic saving.
    • Labour saving especially for women who spend more time fetching firewoods.

 

  1. a i) – Pure forest is composed of trees of two or more species
  2. ii)
Natural forest Planted forests
–        consists of hardwood

–        mixed the species

–        random occurrence with different canopies

–        take long time to mature

–        mainly softwoods

–        – pure woods

–        Planed in rows and of same height

–        Take 15-30years mature

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  1. b) – High rainfall in Kenya highlands favours tree growth

– Kenya Highlands experiences cool temperatures ideal for coniferous forests

– High market for wood products and timber encourages forestry

– Forestry areas are rugged and steep, discouraging settlement and agriculture

c i)   – Tree planting /re-a forestation

  • People are required to seek permits if they have to cut trees
  • Forests reserves have been ser aside to conserve indigenous forests
  • Forestry department carry out research to produce and distribute seedling
  • People are educated through mass media importance of the conservation
  • People are being encouraged to use of alternative source of energy/saving jikos

 

  1. ii) – Presence of cool to cold climate enhances growth
  • High rainfall promotes growth of trees
  • Step and rugged landscape discourages agriculture
  • High local and international market for forest products
  • Low population density in Canada provides more land for forestry

 

  1. a) Agro-forestry involves cultivation of both crops and trees on the same piece of land

. b)   – Provides source of firewood and charcoal

  • Source of income to farmers after selling tree products like fruits
  • Trees act as windbreakers
  • Trees create micro-climate within the farm
  • Some trees are of medicinal value
  • Trees leaves decomposes to form fertile soils

c i)   – Tree growth is limited to altitudes below 3500 because beyond this level

  • the temperatures are too low for tree growth
  • Lower level of tropical mountains have rainforests, which give way to
  • coniferous forests and then to bamboo thickets, with increase in altitude
  • In highland areas where the slope is too steep trees do not grow because the so

is thin due to heavy erosion

c ii)   – Windward slopes of mountains are generally wetter than the leeward slopes thus

more fores

  • The forest zone starts at a much lower altitude on the windward than on the
  • leeward slopes
  • In the northern Hemisphere, southwards facing slopes are warmer with
  • luxuriant forests, while North facing slopes are in the sun’s shadow, cooler and

with less vegetation

. d)    – People are being encouraged to plant trees and food crops in the same farms

  • Regions which previously were devoid of trees are being planted with trees
  • Tree farming is practiced in many parts with the aim of raising trees for future use
  • Mature trees felled are replaced immediately
  • The reduction of wastage e.g. the use of waste paper to produce newsprint
  • People are required to seek permits if they have to cut trees. This reduces the rate of tree felling
  • The forest reserves are patrolled by guards to ensure that fires are reported promptly and also ensure unlicensed people do not cut down trees
  • Forest reserves have been set aside to conserve indigenous species
  • Forestry department carries out research to produce and distribute seedlings to ensure the extension of forts
  • People are encouraged to use alternative sources of energy or energy saving jikos
  • People are educated through mass media on the importance of trees
  1. e) – Desertification
  • Soil erosion/ degradation
  • Extinction of some tree species
  • Loss of plants with medicinal value
  • Loss of aesthetic value
  • Decrease in wild animals
  • Decline in employment for those in forestry related areas

 

  1. a i) Indigenous forest are those trees which have been traditionally growing in the

country while exotic forest consists of tress that have been imported into the country.

  1. ii) – Natural forest grows in the wild while planted forests are tended by man.
  • Planted forests are usually softwood while national forest are mainly hardwood.
  • Natural forest takes a longer time to nature as compared to planted forest.
  • In natural forest, trees are scattered while planted forest are found in rows/lines.
  • Natural forest here mixed species of tree while planted forest have pure strand in a given area.
  1. b) – Temperature (100c – 350c)
  • Tropical Ban forest domestic high temperature areas (210 – 350c)
  • Human activities
  • Altitude
  • Soils
  1. c) – Afforestion /Reafforestion
  • Legislation
  • Education
  • Alternative sources of energy use.
  1. a i) Is the science of cultivation development and managing forests

ii)- availability of deep fertile volcanic  soils  in the  highlands  has led  to the growth

of thick  Forests

– the high reliable rainfall throughout the  year in the  highland has  promoted the growth

of thick  forests

– their location in the low latitude region which experience high temperature has  led  to

faster  growth  and early  maturity for  most  of the trees

– government’s efforts to  protect destruction of the natural forests and  protect  them

from  human settlement

  1. b) – there  is  a wide variety of tree  species in a  given  This makes exploitation  of

valuable  species difficult

– the valuable trees are scattered not in pure  stands. this   makes exploitation difficult

and  expensive.

– The buttress roots make the falling cumbersome

– The dense undergrowth/thick forest   any quick generation of plants hinder accessibility

– Humid  climate makes working  condition unfavourable

– The  forests form a  habitat  for dangerous could animals  which make  the exploitation

insecure

– The hot  humid conditions climate encourage pests and  disease  which are harmful to

man and trees

– The heavy rainfall thought  the year results in muddy roads-which makes exploitation

difficult

– Inadequate capital limits the use of modern techniques in the exploitation of forests

– River transport is hindered by waterfalls and rapids. this  make transportation expensive

c i)    –  carrying  out public campaigns  on the  value   of  trees forests  through mass media

e.g.  Radio

– carrying out  research on suitability  of soils and the effects  of  pests  diseases on

forests

– Established of training institution dealing  with forestry e.g.  lodiani

– reduction of wastage in the  forestry  industry  by recycling waste  to  produce other

products

– employment of  forests  guard and  officers  to  guard against destruction of  forests

– creation   of  forest measure  with  the aim  of  protecting indigenous  tree

c ii)   –  frequent outbid of  bush forest destroying  forests

– increasing  human population encroaching in to the forests

– pests and diseases  destroying some species of trees

– frequent  drought experience in the country  destroying  the vegetation

– wild animals and  domestic animals  destroying vegetation causing stunted growth

 

 

  1. a i) Forest is a continuous growth of trees and under growths covering a large tract of

land while forestry is the science of developing and managing forests including

cultivating  them

ii a) – Mainly temperature and precipitation

– Proper growth of tree can only take place where there is heavy precipitation

throughout the   year.

– Different plants require different amount of warmth e.g. in tropical regions where

rainfall is very high, big trees are common very low temperature discourage tree

growth.

  1. b) – Human beings have destroyed any natural forests to create room for subsistence

agriculture  and settlement. Deforestation has been rampant while collecting wood

fuel.

At the same time human being are conserving and maintaining trees in other area

  1. c) – Forests do not grow on steep mountains where the surface is bare rock, the soils are

thin   and temperatures are low

– The windward slopes of high mountains like Kilimanjaro usually receive higher rainfall

and are therefore forested. the lee  ward slopes are covered with scrub  vegetation

 

  1. (a) – Research is being carried out on soil requirements for different  species of trees

which enables  foresters to plant trees in suitable areas

  • Public campaigns on the importance of forests are always being conducted through mass media
  • Alternative sources of energy are increasingly being encouraged to minimize over-dependence or wood fuel e.g. sun, wind, biomass, water, oil, kerosene, and natural gas
  • Introduction and promotion of energy saving stores to reduce the amount of wood fuel being used
  • Timber merchants and those involved in logging are being enlightened on how to improve their cutting practices through rational and selective felling and replanting to replace the ones cut.
  • Improving the infrastructure within he forested area by improving roads and providing roads and providing machinery, saw mills, tractors and seed beds
  • Control of pests and diseases which attacks trees
  • Establish of training and research institutions which specifically deal with forestry e.g. londiani forestry training college
  • Government has enacted laws that enable effective management of forests e.g. forest bill 2000
  • Creation of forest reserves to protect the indigenous trees and other plant species from extinction
  • Posts for forest guards have been set up within the forest to protect against illegal tree felling

. c)

i)species

Kenya

There are both exotic and indigenous  softwoods

ii)problems

large tracts of forests especially exotic trees are affected by pests and diseases e.g. Aphids

iii)marketing

most of the wood products  are sold locally but some are exported to Arabian countries, USA and Europe

 

Canada

The main species are of coniferous type (2mks)

Large tracts of  forests are  destroyed by fires and diseases(2mks)

Most of the wood products have ready markets in Canada, USA, Britain and Europe

 

 

 

  1. di) – Pines
  • Cypress
  • Eucalyptus
  1. ii) –     Note taking
  • Field sketching
  • Photographing /filming
  1. a) It is the growing of trees together with crops on the same piece of land at the same

time Ö

b)-  Meru oakÖ

  • Elgon teakÖ
  • MvuleÖ
  • Elgon oliveÖ
  • CamphorÖ
  • MangroveÖ

. c)       – African pencil Ö

– Cedar Ö

– Podo Ö

 

 

  1. EXTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES
  2. a) – River NzoiaÖ

– River NyandoÖ

b)-  Heavy rainfall from the highlands Ö

  • When a river contains excess water that it cannot hold in its channel Ö
  • Cultivation along river banks Ö
  • Deforestation in the surrounding areas Ö
  1. (a) i)   – barchans

– transverse/wake dunes

  1. ii) – they lie  parallel to each other
  • they rise up  to 100m/high and their  length can exceed 100km/long
  • they lie parallel to  the  direction  of the prevailing  wind
  • they have a sharp knife like crest

iii)   – availability  of sand

  • strong winds blowing in one  direction  for  a long time
  • presence of obstacles e.g. rocks or vegetation
  • occasional rainfall hardening the ground causing deposition
  • presence of ground water reaching the surface
  • human activities like mining, heaping materials on the surface  that acts  as anchors  for  sand deposits
  1. b) – there  is existence  of a rock out crop  of alternative layers of  hard  and  soft

rock/heterogeneous

  • the rock lies on the  path  of a  wind   carrying weathered materials
  • through abrasion, the softer  parts of the rock are eroded  faster than  the  hard parts
  • wind is more effective  near the   ground surface
  • the irregular shaped feature is a rock pedestal
  1. c) – desert features like zeugen dunes etc attract tourists
  • deflection hollow as/oasis contains water used  for  irrigation and other  domestic uses
  • loess is deposited in water areas  is  fertile and used for  farming
  • dwelling are curved out of loess which provide warm and cool home stead  during  winter and summer respectively
  • desert land forms are ideal for military training testing of  weapons and  space  craft experiments
  • the seasonal streams can  be  dammed  to supply  water for  domestic use
  • desert features provide suitable scenery for  film  making

 

  1. a i) – Kenya experience high temperature under  which ice-sheets cannot  form
  • Most parts  of Kenya  have  low  attitudes
  • Kenya is found  at low latitudes
  1. ii) – gradient of the land-ice moves  faster  when the  slope  is  steep
  • temperatures-higher temperatures result  in to thawing  leading to  faster  movement  of  ice
  • nature of  the slope-when the  surface  on which  ice  is  moving  is  rough, it causes friction  lowering  the speed of the  movement of ice
  • size/thickness of  glacier-large masses of  ice exerts  pressure which  leads  to  melting of ice  this  increases  the speed of ice  movement.

 

  1. b i) – two adjacent hallows on a mountain  side
  • the two hallows are  filled  with  ice
  • the ice  erode  the side  through plucking and  deepens  the  hollow  through abrasion
  • through erosion, the back walls of the  hollows  slowly recede
  • eventually the hollows(cirques)are separated by a  knife-edge  ridge
  • the ridge is called an arête

b ii) – a large block  of  rock  stands  on the  path  of  on-coming  glacier

  • the ice  plucks off /erode rock fragments from  the upper side of the  block
  • as the ice  moves round and over the resistance rock, it carries the  eroded  materials to the  lee-ward side
  • the lee side  does  not experience erosion
  • deposits materials on the lee-ward and together with weak rocks  forms
  • flat corridors separate them from  each other
  • they occur I groups
  • the width of the corridors vary  from 25m to 50m
  • where the wind  blows  from the same  direction for long, dunes  become gentle on the  wind ward and steep on  the  lee ward
  1. c) – glacial till provides fertile soils  for  arable  farming
  • ice sheets in their scouring effect reduces the  land  surface and depth to expose mineral seams  which  become easy  to  extract
  • out wash plains comprise of sand and gravel which are used  as materials for  building and construction
  • lakes formed  through  glaciations can be exploited for various uses  such  as  fishing, transportation or as tourist
  • glaciated feature are tourist attractions
  • glaciated lowlands are generally flat due to erosion  and  deposition and  these  are  ideal

 

  1. a)- 21st March – 23rd September

ii)- because the  earth is  titled on its axis

  • because of the movement  of the sun within the tropics
  • because of the revolution of the earth
  1. b) – it causes the occurrence of  day  and  night
  • it causes  the  deflection of winds and  ocean currents
  • it causes the  rising and falling  of  ocean  tides
  • it causes the  variation in time  at different longitudes
  • it causes differences in the  atmospheric pressure on the  earth’s  surfaces
  1. a)- An accumulation of water  in a wide hallow or depression
  2. b) – by erosion
  • by earths movements
  • by vulcanicity/volcanic activity
  • by deposition
  • by human activity
  • falling meteorites
  • mass movements g.  land slides
  • weathering by solution

 

  1. a i) – Desertification is the process through which marginal lands are degraded through

climatic variations and human activities/ or encroachment of arid conditions into

formerly productive areas

ii)- Wind deflation is the removal of loose unconsolidated materials by a lifting and

rolling action of wind

– Wind abrasion is the process whereby wind picks loose materials and uses it to scratch

and grind the earth surface

 

  1. Wind transportation through saltation: larger fragments of rock are lifted from the

ground in a series of hops and jumps within the wind currents

  1. The fine dust are lifted clear off the ground and eventually are blown away by wind

currents

III.  Heavy materials are dragged along the ground by wind currents

b i) – Zeugens are formed in desert areas where alternating layers of hard and soft rocks occur

– The top layer of hard rock is jointed

– Weathering opens up the joints

– Wind abrasion erodes the joints widening and deepening them to reach the soft layer

of rocks

– Deflation blows away the loose broken materials

– Furrows are formed and gradually widened as abrasion continues on the soft rock

– The hard rock forms the ridges separately the furrows

  1. ii) – A pre- existing depression is formed through faulting
  • Wind eddies remove unconsolidated materials through deflation
  • As deflation continues, the depression is deepened and enlarged resulting into a wider depression
  • The process of deflation is aided by weathering and abrasion
  • With continued deflation, the level of water table is reached
  • Water comes out of the ground and collects into the depression to form an oasis
  1. a) – Plastic flowage

– Basal slip

– Extrusion flow

  1.  b)
Young river valley Glaciated valley
Has interlocking spur Has inundated spur
Has gently sloping cliff Has steep rock cliffs
Has a V- shaped Has a U shaped
Follows a winding course Flat on the floor

 

  1. a)        X – Swash       Y – Back wash
  2. b) ) – Hydraulic action

– Corrosion

– Solution

– Attrition

 

  1.  – Rainwater

– Melt water

– Lake and sea water

– Magmatic water

 

  1. a i) –  Chemical weathering- is the breakdown or disintegration of rocks as a result of

chemical reaction or changes that cause decay of rocks

  1. ii) –   Chemical composition of rocks
  • Presence of moisture/ water
  • Presence of gases
  • Temperature changes
  • Rock permeability
  • Vegetative matter

b i)  – Water in air combines with carbon to form a weak carbonic acid

  • Carbonic acid reacts with calcium carbonate to form soluble calcium bicarbonate
  • Solution is washed away causing weathering to take place
  1. ii) – Water enters the rocks
  • Water breaks down into ions which combine with minerals
  • Rocks break down to form completely new compounds e.g. fluorspar with clay
  1. c) – Produces clay that is vital in brick making
  • Weakens rocks making them easier to exploit i.e. mining
  • Important in soil formation
  • Weathered rocks provide scenery for tourist attraction
  • May break down large rocks hence leveling the landscape for settlement

 

  1. a) – Spring tides

– Neap tides

– Perigan tides

– Apogean tides

  1. b) –  Change direction of flow

– May force currents to flow along the coastline of the land mass

– May split currents into two parts and flow in different directions

  1. c) –  Rainfall that infiltrate into the ground
  • Melt water from the thawing ice
  • Manmatic water that are trapped in the rock
  • Lakes and seas/ oceans that sink into the ground
  1. d) – When permeable rock overlie on top of an aquifer
  • When well jointed rocks form a hilly country absorb water via joints which later spring out when water table meet surface
  • When dyke cuts across a layer of permeable rock
  • When a limestone or chalk locupement is under long impermeable layers
  • When urgently sloping layer of permeable rock alteranateS with layers of impermeable rock
  1. e) – Some plants have long roots to reach water table

– Some have small leaves to reduce transpiration

– Some have thick stem/ barks to store water

– Some are leaflets to minimize water loss

– Some have leathery leaves to reduce water loss

 

  1. a ) Hamada is rocky desert while an erg is sandry desert
  2. b) – Deflation – wind remove dry and unconsolidated materials like dust and sand by

lifting

– Abrasion – wind use materials like sand as erosive tool, where particles are hurled n rock  surface causing undercutting

– Attrition – materials carried by wind rub against each other and against rocks producing

rounded land grains

c i) A Barchan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– An obstacle on path of wind e.g. rock/ bush block wind causing deposition

– Materials continue to built until windward side is smooth and leeward side steep forming

a moon  shaped feature called barchan

 

c ii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c iii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– Pre- existing depression/ localized fault attacked by wind eddies

– Depression is excavated by removal of unconsolidated materials/ wind erosion by

deflation

– When water bearing rock is reached/ aquifer water oozes out to collect in depression

and an oasis is   formed

  1. d) – Alluvial fan

– Bajada

– Salinas

 

 

  1. a ii) – Presence of loose unconsolidated gravel/ stones/ soil particles that can easily

picked by wind

– Presence of little or no vegetation on the surface of desert

– Presence of strong prevailing winds in deserts

  1. b) – Deflation – it is the blowing away of any dry unconsolidated materials like dust and

fine particles by rolling them on the ground and lifting them up in the air

– Abrasion – materials carried by wind such as sand scratch and grind rocks and

ground surface

– Attrition – particles carried by wind hit against each other and rocks and reduce in size

in the    process

c i) –  Rock outcrops with alternate layers of hard and soft layers project above the surface

  • The softer rocks are eroded by abrasion faster than the hard rock. They are worn out more rapidly than resistant ones. This results in an irregular rock with protruding layers that alternate with hollows called pedestal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c ii)  – Formed where hard and soft rocks lie horizontally

– Weathering attacks the soft layer leading to the formation of cracks

– Wind abrasion deepens the cracks deepening them forming furrows

– These furrows separate the ridges forming Zengens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. d) – Desert land forms e.g. Zeugeus, dunes yardang attract tourists who bring foreign

exchange

-Oases provide water for domestic use/ irrigation/ livestock

– Oases attract settlements

– Loess provide fertile land for agriculture use

– Rocky and sand surfaces can hinder communication and transportation

 

  1. a) – An ocean is a large/ extensive body of salive/ salty water occupying large basins

between continents while a sea is a large body of salice/ salty water boarding a continent

. b  – Volcanic materials from the ocean flour add salts to the water

– Some salt is dissolved by sea water from the underlying rocks it is in contact with

– Some salt is added by rivers that have dissolved it from the land

– Most of the salt is thought to have been present when water bodies were formed

  1. c) –       Ocean deeps
  • Continental shelf/ continental slope
  • Ocean ridges
  • Deep sea plains

–      Islands

 

  1. a i) A sea is a mass of saline water  occupying  depressions at the margins of

continents  whereas an ocean is a mass of saline water occupying depressions in

between continents

  1. ii) – As the coastline retreats due to marine erosion resistant rocks are isolated as islands.

– Deposition of materials across bays, river mouths and lagoons build up barriers which

project    above the water level as islands.

– Volcanic eruptions within the sea/ocean builds up islands when materials pile up above

the water level.

– Accumulation of coral into reefs form coral islands

– When upland coasts sub-merge valleys are drowned leaving ridges /hills above the

water level  as islands.

b i)   – Earth movements led to crustal downwarping.

– A shallow depression was created

– The areas around the depression underwent uplifting

– The uplifting reversed the direction of rivers such as river Kagera

– Water from the rivers and from rain eventually filled the depression forming a lake

ii)- Evaporation from the lake leads to high relative humidity in the area

– Evaporation from the lake increases moisture in the atmosphere leading to

increased/high  rainfall in the area

– Evaporation from the lake leads to convectional rainfall

– The lake encourages formation of lake breezes which have a cooling effect on the

areas at the  lake shores

–  Regular land and lake breezes modify the temperatures of surrounding areas keeping

the    diurnal range low

– The breezes cause reversal of local winds/diversion of prevailing winds such as the

Congo air   moss

 

c i) Aridity is the state of land being deficient of moisture leading to scarcity/lack of

vegetation.  while desertification is the slow but steady encroachment of desert-like

conditions onto formally  productive agricultural land

  1. ii) – Continentality/distance from the sea;- Onshore winds drop most of their moisture along

the  coast reaching the interior as dry wind leading to aridity and desertification

  • Relief barriers/Rain shadow effect; – Rain bearing winds drop a lot of moisture on the windward side of mountains. They thus reach the leeward side of with less moisture as dry winds causing aridity and desertification
  • Cold ocean currents; where on shore winds cross over cold ocean currents, the moisture content of the winds is lowered by the chilling effect f cold currents, the winds thus drop moisture over the sea reaching the land as dry winds that cause aridity and desertification.
  • High pressure systems;- Areas with stable, high pressure systems with low humidity and descending air/diverging winds experience aridity since moist air has to rise for condensation to take place.
  • Dry wind system;- Hot and dry winds from  land like the harmattan constantly blowing over some regions cause a drying effect the land resulting in development of arid conditions
  • High temperature:- Areas constantly experiencing high temperature have high rates of evaporation leading to arid conditions
  • Insufficient rainfall:- Areas that constantly receive rainfall less than 250mm annually have scanty vegetation, immature soils making the land barren

 

 

  1. a i ) Chemical weathering is the breakdown/deeny/decomposition insitu of rocks after

reaction with  other minerals, water or air

  1. ii) – Grikes and clints
  • swallow –holes
  • Dry valleys
  • Dolines
  • urala
  • Polje
  • Gorges

(b) i) Exfoliation dome

  1. ii) – In hot climate, where rocks high day temperatures cause the surface of the rocks to

expand

  • Low night temperatures cause the surface of the rocks to contract
  • The inner parts remain cool as the expansion and contraction only takes place on the rock surface because rocks are poor conductors of heat.
  • As the process is repeated over a long time a curved sheet of the tock/rock shall from the upper part break away from the upper part break away peeling off like onion peels.
  • *This leaves a round rock mass called an exfoliation dome

 

  1. a) A river system refers to a river and all its tributaries while a river regime is the

seasonal   fluctuation/variation in the volume of water in a river

b i) Trellis/ Trellised/ Rectilinear pattern

b ii) P – Obsequent river                         Q- Secondary consequent river

 

  1. a) – Erratics’

– Boulder train

– Till

– Drumlins

– Eskers

– Karme

. b)     – Glacier in a low land area comes across a resistant rock

– As the glacier passes over the resultant rock it erodes its upstream side by abrasion

smoothening it

– The downstream side is eroded by abrasion giving it a rugged nature

– When the ice retreats a rock outcrop with a gentle smooth upstream side and a rugged

steep  downstream side is exposed called a roche moutonee

 

  1. a) i) U – Zone of permanent saturation /phreatic zone

V- Zone of intermittent /seasonal saturation

  1. ii) W – Spring /river source

Underground water

– An impermeable rock layer sand witching an aquifer leads to accumulation of

underground   water

 

 

 

  1. a i) -Deflation

-Abrasion

  1. ii) – Suspension -fine particles are lifted, cleared off the ground

saltation    -larger fragments of sand particles are lifted from the ground by eddy action

-The sand particles are moved in a series of hops/jumps within the wind current

surface creep√/traction

-The heavy materials /small stones/pebbles are tracked along the ground.

-these materials are rolled for short distance in a process called surface creep

b i)    -zeugen are  formed  in desert  areas where alternation  horizontal layers of  hard

and    soft rock   occur, -the top layer of hard rock is jointed/has cracks√

wind abrasion opens up the joints deepening and widening them to reach the soft layer

of    rocks√

deflation blows away the loose broken  materials√

-furrows formed and  gradually  widen as  abrasion  continuous in to  the soft rocks√

-the hard  rock form ridges separating  furrows√

-this  process creates a  ridge and  furrows landscape  called Zeugen

  1. ii) -an outcrop rock eg eroded by wind from all  sides

-the rock has alternating horizontal  hard  and  soft rocks

-hard  layers  s  eroded at a  lower rate while  soft layer  is  eroded  faster

-continual  erosion  through abrasion make  hard  layer left outstanding

-near the  ground  more  erosion  narrow  the  base

-the  protruding  layer  are the  bands  f resistance  rock while  the hallows are the  areas

where the  soft  layer  were  positioned

 

c i) Hamada

. c ii) loss region have very fertile  alluvial  soils which are used for  agriculture√√

-desert features such as  rock  pedestals yardages and  sand dunes are  tourist  attraction√√

-salty  fats are  economically used  for salt production especially  in north Africa√√

-extensive  and bare  desert are used as testing grounds for car  and  jets  engines√√

-desert landscape  provides good site  for testing military  weapons e.g.   nuclear bombs

 

  1. a) a lake is a large mass of water in  a depressions

b i) -crater lakes

-lava dammed lakes

b ii) -lake  Victoria modify the  climate of the  lake region due  to convention rainfall

– Lake Victoria brings cooling effect on the surrounding area due to Lake Breeze

-convectional   rainfall experienced around the lake is occasionally accompanied by

thunderstorms

-land breeze and sea breeze are due to low and high pressure system√

c i)    -some  lakes  lacks outlets

-rock over which lake water is in contact may contain mineral salts

-some water river to pour into them

-surface run-off and rivers may dissolve a lot of salt from rocks on while they flow

-excessive exploration in areas where temperature are high

c ii)   – Naivasha

– Baringo

– Turkana

. d)     -some  lakes  provide water for both  domestics  and industrial uses√√

-some lakes forms tourist attraction site and thus earning the country foreign

exchange√√

-some lakes provide building materials eg sand√√

-some lakes provide water for irrigation hence enhancing agriculture√√

-some lakes provide transport routes√√

-some lakes are sources of minerals eg magadi

-some lakes provide water for the generation of H.E.P√√

-some lakes are sources of fish (food) which is a source of protein for man

 

  1. a) –  spring  tides

-neap tides

– Perigian tides

– Apogean tides

  1. b) Ocean is a large extensive body of saline water occupying a basin between

continents whereas, sea is a large  body of saline water on margins  of continents

 

  1. a i) -acidity is the state of land being deficient in moisture leading to scanty vegetation

which desertification is the slow but steady encroachment of desert like conditions

into  formerly productive land

  1. ii) -abrasion-winds uses the transported  materials as tools to grid/scrap the rock

surfaces

-deflation-wind blows away unconsolidated materials by rolling and lifting them up

the air.

-attrition-the materials carries by the  wind rub against each other, breaking and

becoming Smaller

b i)    -a rock pillar of with differing degree of hardness lies in the path of moving wind

-the rock is acted by abrasion and weathering.

-the  soft layer is worm out more rapidly  than the resistant ones

-an irregular mass of rock with protruding layers is formed

-the base of the rock pillar is thinner because wind abrasim is more intense at lower level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. ii) -Massive rocks consisting of alternating layers of hard and soft rocks lie vertically to each

other.

-these layers lie parallel to the  direction of prevailing winds

-wind abrasim acts directly on the soft rocks

-wind deflations removes the worn-out parties

-large furrows between the hard layers and formed

– The hard layers are left standing as small ridges known as yardages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

. c)      -features like dunes, yardages are tourist attractions

-extensive and bare desert surfaces are used as testing grounds for military weapons

-salty flats are used for salt production

-the loess soils are fertile alumna deposits used for agriculture

-the loess begins of china have caved dwellings in the rocks which warmer during winter

 

  1. a) -a difference in the resistance of the rock into which the  river cuts

-a river may descend over a sharp edge of a plateau

-a river may descent over s fault scarp

-a river descends a cliff into the sea.

-a river descends a lava barrier

-a river descends a hanging valley into a flaccid trough

b i)  -at the mature /old stage of a river, The river channel is wider and shallow

-the river flows sluggishly at low velocity due to due gradient.

-heavy load is deposited on the river bed

-the alluvial deposit grow into island/shoals-the river is blocked and sub-divided into

small   channels called distributaries

-the water joins again later.

-the several channels intertwining each other forms river braids

-the small islands in between them are called aits /eyots /isles

  1. ii) -knick points

-river terraces

-incised meanders

-abandoned meanders/meanders score

-rejuvenation gorges

. c)    -two rivers adjacent to each other share a common divide

-one river is more powerful than the other due to high volume of water from a pirate river.

-the pirate river erodes vertically and laterally faster than the weaker river.

-the valley of the pirate river becomes deeper and wider so as the river flows at a lower level   than  the weaker river.

-the stronger river extends its valley backwards by head ward erosion

-eventually the pirate river joins the valley of the weaker river.

-the head wards of the weaker river are diverted into the stronger river hence a river

capture occurs

  1. d) -has underground drainage

-rivers from its surrounding have fresh water which dilutes the salts

 

  1. – Due to pressure changes/dynamic metamorphism.

– Due to intense heat/thermal metamorphism.

– Due to a combination of heat and pressure/thermal-dynamic metamorphism

 

  1. a i) – Deflation.

– Abrasion.

– Attrition

  1.  ii) –  The fine dust and particles are lifted off the ground. Eventually they

are blown  away by wind currents.

– Saltation: Large fragments / sand particles are lifted from the ground by eddy currents.

They   are moved in a series of hips/jumps within the wind currents. The particles are

moved along   the ground surface through leaping or bouncing.

– Surface creep/Traction:The large materials / small stones/pebbles are dragged along the  ground by wind currents. These materials are rolled along to desert due to their weight

b i)   – A pre existing depression formed through faulting or otherwise is exposed to wind erosion.

 

– Wind eddies remove unconsolidated materials through deflation.

– As deflation continues, the depression is deepened  and enlarged.

– The process of deflation is aided by weathering and abrasion.

– With continued deflation, the level of the water table is reached.

– Water oozes out of the ground and collects into the depression to form as oasis.

b ii) – They are formed in desert areas where alternative horizontal layers of hard rock &

soft rocks    occur.

– The top layer of hard rock is jointed / has cracks weathering opens up the joints.

– Wind abrasion erodes the joints deepening and widening them to reach the soft layer of rocks.

– Deflation blows away the loose broken materials.

– Furrows are formed and gradually widens as abrasion continues into the soft rock.

– The hard/resistant rock forms ridges separating the furrows

  1. c) – The loess regions have very fertile soils which are used for cultivation thus giving food

to  those living in that region.

– Desert land forms like rock pedestals, yardangs and sand dunes are tourist attraction

by   earning foreign exchange in a region.

– Extensive and bare desert surfaces are used for testing grounds for car and sit

engine/they   provide good site for testing military weapons.

– Some deflat on hollows provide oasis which provide water for nomadic

 

  1. a i) – Plastic flowage.

– Basal slop

– Extrusion flow

  1. ii) – Step slopes/gradient.

– Summer season/high temperature.

– Less fraction

– Presence of thick and heavy glacier.

  1. b) – Ice –eroded plains

– Depression.

– Roche mountonee

– Crag and tail

. c i)     – Large ice sheets halt their movements on gently sloping low lands. They melt at the

terminus   (snow line)                                                                                                                                 – The melt water from the surface and sub glacial parts of ice sheet flow beyond the

terminus  carrying along fine materials.

– The melt water deposits fine materials as it flows over gentle land.

– Pre-excusting valleys and depressions are eventually burried by these fluvio glacial

deposits.

– When ice sheet retreats it leaves behind an undulating plain of unconsolidated clay, silt,

sand    and gravel which is called an outwash plain

  1. ii) – Glacial erosion widens a valley.

– When glacier reaches its terminus it begin to melt.

– Ice remains stagnant at the point of melting for several years.

– Moraine is deposited across widened valley to form a ridge of terminal moraine.

– Glacier begins to retreat towards snow field as it melts.

– The melt water accumulates behind the ridge of terminal moraine to form a moraine dammed    lake.

  1. d) – The warm glaciated valleys are suitable for livestock farming.

– Glacial  upland areas have magnificent features like pyramid peak, an arête which

encourage   tourism and recreation.

– Water falls which form at hanging valleys are exploited for generation of hydro electric

power.

– Some U-shaped valley form natural route ways and are suitable for settlement and

agriculture.

– Some fiords form deep, well, sheltered natural harbour and good fishing grounds.

– Glaciated mountains discourage human settlement, hence growth of forests and

lumbering  practiced.

  1. a) Mechanical weathering is the physical break up of rock material without any

alterations in its chemical composition while chemical weathering involves changes

in the chemical composition  of minerals making up the rock. It’s the actual decay or

decomposition of rocks.

  1. b) ) –

– Topography

– Nature of the rocks.

– Plants and animals.

– Time factor.

  1. a)- A spring is appoint or a place where underground water flows out naturally onto the

land.   While a well is a dug in the ground, often with the purpose  of getting water

 

b)- Zone  of  non-saturation– lies nearest to the surface. Water  passes through this zone as it

makes it’s way downwards.

– Zone  of intermittent saturation – contains water only in wet seasons or after heavy rain.

– Zone  of permanent saturation – contains water both wet and dry seasons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

. c)   – The aquifer must be sandwiched between impermeable rocks so that it can retain water.

– Aquifer must outcrop in a region which is a source  of water e.g Rain y area/beneath a lake.

– Aquifer must be dip from a region of water intake and the rock layers must form a broad

syncline/basin.

– Mouth of well must be lower than the intake area. This allows water to be forced to the

surface by pressure with no need of pumping it.

 

. d)    – Acts as sources of rivers.

– Acts as source of water- wells, springs, boreholes, oases which provide water used in homes

and industries.

– Used for irrigating agricultural land e.g Sahara desert, where dates grow near oases, Taveta-

cotton and bananas are grown using water from springs.

– Settlement – in dry areas, people tend to settle near the springs due to the availability of fresh

water.

– Provision of hot water- water from hot springs may be tapped and pumped into houses

through pipes to heat up houses during cold seasons e.g Iceland.

– Tourist attraction – Hot springs e.g Olkaria, Lake Bogoria etc, valuable mineral salt are

deposited and people exploit them for economic gain.

e i) Is any rugged landscape whose surface rocks are limestone or dolomite and which ahs

been  acted on by carbonation and solution by rain and river water to produce features

typical of limestone surfaces.

e ii) – Rocks should be hard and well jointed.

– Hot and humid climate.

– The surface rock and rock beneath should be thick limestone/dolomite/chalk.

– The water –table in the limestone rocks should be deep below the surface.

. e iii) – Tourist attraction

– Discourage settlement

– Limestone blocks are used for building houses.

– Provide a row material for cement manufacturing

 

  1. a i) a. Elbow of capture
  2. Wind cap
  3. Misfit/small valley.
  4. ii) – Change in the base level.

– Drop in sea level.

– Regional of local uplift.

– Un equal regional subsidence of the land.

– Increase in the river discharge.

  1. a i)- Denudation refers to all external land forming process such as weathering, glaciations action of water, wind and wave action which modifies the original landscape. While  mass   wasting is  the down slope movement of weathered materials under influence of gravity
  2. ii) – High temperature accompanied by moisture found in the area accelerate chemical

reaction  thus speeding decaying of rocks.

– High rainfall and combines with carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid which make some

minerals in rock soluble.

– Secretion of animals in such areas also contribute in dissolving of certain types of rocks.

 

. b)      – The steeper the slope, the faster the movement.

– In bare surfaces, Mass movement is faster than in an area with vegetation cover.

– The heavier the material, the faster the movement.

– Human activities eg Mining, quarrying, road construction accelerate mass movement.

– Earth movements eg vulcanicity, folding, faulting accelerate the movement of the materials.

. c)       – It’s a slow type of mass wasting that occurs on gently sloping land.

– Occurs in areas with alternative winter and summer.

– During summer, melt water results to saturate soil, gravel and weather rock to move

downslope as a mass over the still frozen ground on mountain region.

– Melting of snow lubricates the movement.

 

fore ground

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. di) – Leads to loss of life and destruction of property.

– Destruction of transport and communication lines.

– Accelerate soil erosion on steep slopes.

– Leaves permanent scars on the landscape/derelict.

– It may change the rivers course thus affecting the people and aquatic animals down stream.

– Discourage settlement in areas prone to landslide.

d ii) Rockfall

d iii)- M- cliff

– N-Rock debris (talus)

d iv)          – Rainfall

 

  1. a)- Wind is strong/moving at high velocity.

– Absence of intervening obstacles/absence of vegetation cover/flat land.

– Presence of large quantities of loose unconsolidated materials eg sand, gravels.

b)- Attrition – Materials carried by the wind hit against rocks each and in the process are      reduced in  size.

– Abrasion – Materials/load carried by wind is used to scratch and grind rocks and ground surface.

– Deflation – materials/load carried by wind is lifted and rolled on the ground hence erodes the    surface.

. c)- Dry unconsolidated materials are removed from the surfaced by wind.

– Coarse materials /heavier are swept away by wind and erodes a pre-existing fault/crack by

deflation process.

– Heavier material move along the surface in swirling slops.

– Continued eddying of winds leads to erosion and creation of a hollow called deflation hollow.

Eddying wind

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

. d)- They lie parallel toe ach other.

– Rise up to 100 m and about 100 km

– Lie parallel to the direction of prevailing wind.

– Have a sharp knife like crest.

– Separated by flat corridors.

– Occur in groups.

– Where wind blows from the same direction for long, dunes become gentle on the wind-ward  side  and steep on leeward side.

  1. a)- Melting of ice caps and sheets due to global warming and climate change.

– Uplift of the coastal land due to tectonic forces

  1. b) – Warm Ocean waters (20-29)0

– Clear and clean water, free from silt/sediments.

– Salty water.

– Well oxygenated water.

– Constant washing by waves, tides and currents.

– Plentiful supply of microscopic life for food/planktons.

  1. a)- Suspension

– Surface creep

– Saltation

. b)      – Availability of sand

– The strength and direction of wind.

– The nature of surface.

– Presence of intervening obstacles on path of wind movement.

– Presence of vegetation

– Presence of ground water reaching the surface.

 

  1. a) – Rainwater

– Rivers/streams

– Underground water

– Melting ice

 

  1. b)- Size of the depression

– Total annual rainfall of the catchments area and drainage  basin.

– The number of other sources from which the lake acquired its water

– Different ways in which the lake water is lost.

– Rate of sedimentation in the lake.

 

  1. a i) – A river is a mass of water flowing in a valley
  2. ii) A river confluence is the point at which a tributary joins the main river while a river

tributary  is a smaller river which flows into a bigger one

b i)   – Water is forced into the cracks on the river banks/ water hits the banks

– Air in the cracks is compressed

– Compressed air creates pressure which widens the cracks

– As the water retreats pressure in the cracks is suddenly released

– The compression and widening of the cracks repeatedly shatters the rocks

– The retreating water carries away the loose particles

– The force of the moving water and the eddying effect sweep away loose materials in the river channel

b ii)            –  River water carries sand, gravel and boulders

– The load is used as a tool for scouring

– The load is hurled by the river water against the banks/ dragged along the river bed

– The load chips off the rocks on the bank and the floor (the size of the load determines the

rate of erosion)

– The load being dragged smoothens the river bed

– Eddy currents rotate rock particles in hollows and widens them into pot holes

 

  1. a) – River capture may occur by head ward extension of the long profile

– This happens when rivers are sharing a water shed

– The actively eroding river gradually cuts back its slope head until it encroaches upon the   divide or water shed of the other river

– Eventually the powerful river reaches the source of the weaker river and diverts its water into    its channel

– River capture may also occur where there are two adjacent rivers

– One of the rivers has more erosive power than the other

– The more powerful river erodes both vertically and laterally faster than the weaker one, it   flows at a lower level than the other river

– The more powerful river erodes away the ridge that separates the two by head ward erosion

– Eventually it encroaches into the valley of the weaker river diverting its waters into its valley

 

  1. b) – They have a gently sloping gradient/ flat surface

– They have thick alluvial deposits/ silt/ fertile soils

– They have leaves on either side of the river banks, raised river beds

– Some flood plains have braided channels

– Some have deferred tributaries

– Flood plains have river bluffs at their edges

– They have meanders/ bends

– Some have deltas/ distributaries

– Some have ox-bow lakes

 

  1. a) i) Inselbergs, mesas, buttes, gorges, wadis, alluvial fans, bajadas, pediments,

pediplans, playas, Salinas

  1. ii) – An increase in temperatures accompanied by excessive evaporation

– Prolonged period of drought or very low rainfall

– Existence of cold ocean currents off shore which flow across the path of on

shore rain  bearing winds

– Presence of high mountains which block rain- bearing winds and cause a rain

shadow effect

– Remoteness of land in the interior of a continent, far away from the direct

influence of the sea

– Location of an area in a region of anticyclones where winds are descending and

diverging

– Human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing and over drawing of

underground  water reserves

iii)            – Sandy desert

– Stony desert

– Rocky desert

b i) – Strength and speed of the wind: A strong wind can transport more and heavier load

than a  weak  one. The strength of the wind is determined by its speed. The higher the

speed the stronger the  wind

– Obstacles: Presence of obstacles on the path of the wind block the movement of the wind and    reduce its speed through friction. The winds capacity to transport is reduced by friction with    the obstacles

– Nature of the load: Light particles such as those of dust can be transported in suspension over  long distances, while the heavier ones are transported over short distances and along the  ground. Heavier peddles and stones are rolled on the ground if the wind is strong enough

  1. ii) – A pre- existing depression or localized fault is exposed to wind erosion

– Wind eddies remove the unconsolidated materials by

– Weathering aids in breaking down the exposed rock

– Wind abrasion excavates the depression by eroding the rock along the weak lines

– The depression is deepened and widened as deflation continues to remove the loose materials

– Erosion continues until the water table is reached

– Water oozes out of the rock and collects in the depression to form an oasis

 

  1. a) -swash is surge of sea were towards the beach while backwash is water that flow

back to the sea  from the beach

  1. b) -fall in sea level

-rise of land near the sea

-actual reduction of water

 

  1. a) Diversion of head waters of a river into a system of an adjacent more powerful river
  2. b) X – Elbow of capture

Y- Pivate/ powerful river

Z – misfit stream

  1. a) – Accordant drainage system occurs with agreement with the rock structure, nature

and slope of  land while discordant occurs in disagreement with rock structure and nature

  1. b) –  River must have large load

– Velocity of river must be low to allow deposition in the river mouth

– River load must be deposited faster than it can be removed by currents and tides

– There should be no obstacle on the river course like or swamp to filter materials

 

  1. a i) An area of land with scanty rainfall and scarce vegetation
  2. ii) –  Sandy
  • Stony
  • Bad lands

. b i)             – wind abrasion

– Wind deflation

b ii)     –     Rock of alternating hard and soft attacked by winds

  • Cracks form on the hard surface
  • Wind abrasion erodes joints deepening them
  • Wind deflation blows away material
  • Furrows form as soft rocks are further eroded
  • Hard and more resistant rocks form ridges known as furrows

 

c i)        –    Mesas

  • Buttes
  • Gorges
  • Salinas
  • Bajadas
  • Wadis
  • Playa
  • Pediment
  • Inselbergs

 

c ii)           –  Features of tourist attraction

  • Oasis are sources of water for domestic use
  • Desert land forms are ideal for military training
  • Loess form fertile alluvium soils in wetter lands
  • Seasonal streams can be used to supply water to surroundings
  • Sand dunes and rocky landscape pose problems to transport
  • Loess in China and Europe have dug- in caves which are inhabited in winter to provide

Warmth

 

  1. a i) – Abrasion√        – Attrition√

a ii) – the faster  the wind  blows, the  greater  the amount of material it can carry√

– fine  dust is  easily picked up  and blown away even  by light wind, sand and  pebbles

are   usually  along the surface√

– presence of obstacles  such as rock bushes on  the path of  the  wind will slow down

the wind   making  it drop√

– Deflation√

.

b i) Alternate hard and soft rocks out crop laid horizontally√ abrasion is predominant at the

base level √soft rocks are eroded  to produce furors√  shaped  features is formed called

rock pedestal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

. b ii) In desert areas  wind deflation  may create hollows√ .the hollows may be deepened by  wind       abrasion  √process  to reach  the water table.√ Water oozes  out  to form oasis√

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c i)  – weathering  by solution lakes in limestone areas √

  • deposition by water/ice√
  • erosion by wind/ice√
  • meteorite falling√
  • human activities/damming√
  • mass movement√

c ii)  – lakes are reservoirs acts as  sources  of rivers√√

  • support biodiversity/support flora and faur√√
  • lakes enable self  purification of water/air√√
  • modify local /weather and climate√√
  • regulation of river from overflowing flooding√√
  1. d) – Forms when stalactite continues to grow down wards
  • Stalagmite grows upwards towards the stalactite
  • Eventually the two features meet forming a continuous column called limestone pillar

d i)      – Limestone blocks are used for building houses/ or `

  • Limestone is a raw material in cment manufacture which is used in building and construction
  • Limestone landscape is usually rugged thus discouraging settlement
  • Tourist attraction – underground and surface features are conspicuous hence attract tourists

 

  1. SOILS
  2. a) – Soil profile is the vertical arrangement of various soils  in layer  showing  the

sequence of horizons from  the surface  to the parent  materials

– Soil catena is the sequence of different soils on a slope from the top of the

hill to the valley Bottom

.

 

  1. b) – platy/plate  soil structure
  • crumb soil structure
  • prismatic soil structure
  • blocky/block soil structure
  • granular soil structure
  • columnar soil structure

c i)                  – Controlling overgrazing

– Avoiding bush fires

– Controlling tree cutting

– Practicing appropriate methods of cultivation e.g. planting cover crops, irrigation,

mulching, terracing, contour farming

c ii)                – Leaves & branches reduce the force of rain drops which would otherwise loosen

and remove soil particles

  • Rate of infiltration of rain water into the soil is increased by vegetation cover thus reducing surface run off
  • Tree roots which penetrate the soil help to carry surface moisture into the ground. This allows the moisture to gradually percolate deeply
  • Tree roots bind the soil particles together and therefore the soil can not be easily carried away
  • Trees break the force of the wind at the ground and reduces the transportation of soil by wind

 

  1. a i) Soil is the top layer of loose or unconsolidated rock material overlying crustal rocks

and   on which the plants grow

Or  – Is an accumulation of rock particles minerals, organic matter, water and air found on

the surface of the earth

a ii) ) Soil catena : This is the arrangement of soil on a mountain slope from the top of the

valley bottom while soil profile is the vertical arrangement of various soils in layer

from surface to bed rock

.b i)  – – Climate

-Seasonal variation of rainfall can cause accumulated concentration of salt in the soil

  • Rainfall provides water which make it possible for rocks to disintegrate to form soil
  • Rainfall also affect the rate at which some soil forming processes can occur (leaching)
  • High temperatures increase the rate of weathering by accelerating the raise of bacterial activities which generates some of the organic matter in the soil
  • Wind, ice, water erode, transport and deposit soil particles in other areas leading to the formation of new soils

– Living organisms

– Living organisms add organic matter to the soil

  • Areas with thick vegetation lead to the formation of fertile humus laden soils which is quite useful in aeration
  • Bacteria help to decompose organic matter
  • Bacteria fixes nitrogen into root nodules of plants thus enriching the soil
  • Human activities can change the nature of the soil through grazing cultivation, use of fertilizers e.t.c.

b ii) – Type of parent

  • Amount of organic matter
  • Chemical composition i.e. minerals
  • Drainage of the soil or amount of water in the soil

 

 

 

  1. a) Relief

Slope influences the type of soil in that on steep slopes the soils that develop are thin, on gentle slopes the soils are deep and fertile. This is because the rates of erosion and weathering are quite rapid on steep slopes than gentle slopes

Drainage

– The amount of moisture in the soil is determined by the slope. Steep slopes have

well drained   but thin soils

  • Hill top has well drained and mature soils
  • Valley bottoms develop soils that are poorly drained

Mass wasting and surface run off

This leads to development of fertile soils at the valley bottom because the top soil

removed and deposited there

Leaching

This is the movement or washing of soil minerals from one layer to another which will also affect the type of soil developing

 

b i) the vertical arrangement  of  soil in layers from the top  the bedrock

 

b ii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b iii) elluviation                         calcification

illuviation                          gleization

leaching                             ferrilisation

lateralization

humification

b iv)-  Excess irrigation

– Over stocking

 

  1. a i) Soil is a thin layer of natural material on the earth’s surface that supports plant

and  animal life

  1. ii)   – Inorganic matter
  • Organic matter
  • Soil water
  • Soil air
  • Soil organisms

. b i)  – Parent rock

  • Topography
  • Climate
  • Time

b ii)  –     Dense vegetation vital for fertile soils

  • Micro-organisms like fungi fix nitrogen to the soil
  • Micro- organisms aerate the soil hence improve porosity
  • Activities of man i.e. grazing, use of fertilizers, construction

c i)           –  Soil air – gases that are available within spaces that separate soil grains

–   Soil texture- size of individual soil grains

c ii)       –    High amount of rainfall promote chemical weathering of acid parent rock materials

 

  • Long cold withers and short mild summers in temperate climates reduce bacterial activity
  • Weathering of parent rock materials releases iron, aluminum, silica and organic acids
  • Strong acid conditions enhance leaching of bases especially calcium along with iron and aluminum
  • Silica that is less soluble is left back with the top layers and staining the soil beneath
  • ash- grey

c iii)   – Develop mostly through calufication

  • Have dark surface horizons
  • Rich in calcium
  • Have deep top layers of about I meter thick

 

 

5          .a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b i) – Soil catena is the sequence of different soils on a slope

b ii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a iii) – The soils are light in colour

  • They are saline
  • They are sandy/ strong
  • They are loose in texture
  • They are thin
  • They have low moisture content
  1. b) – The type of parent rock

– The amount of organic matter/ humus

– The chemical composition/ the degree of iron oxide/ minerals

– The amount of water in the soil/ drainage of soil

  1. c) – During the wet season, mineral salts in the top layer of the soil dissolve rain water

– The dissolved minerals percolate seep downwards from the top soil to the sub soil

– The dissolved minerals are deposited further downwards to the lower layer

– Insoluble minerals such as iron and aluminum are left on the up layers to form a crust

of late rite soils

d i)      – Burning destroys micro- organisms which are essential for formation of humus which

binds the oil particles together

– Burning destroys vegetable matter that protects the soil against erosion

– Burning destroys the nitrogen fixing bacteria making the soil less fertile

– Burning loosens the soil making it susceptible to erosion/ leaching which drains away   soluble mineral nutrients

d ii)    –  This increases the aridity of the soil/ changes the PH of the soil

– The acidity destroys the micro- organisms in the soil/ bacteria/ fungi which could

have helped in the formation of humus

d iii)    – Monoculture leas to exhaustion of certain minerals from the soil making it infertile

leading to its erosion

– Monoculture leads to loosening of soils particulars there by encouraging soil erosion

 

  1. (a) i) – Tundra soils
  • Podzols
  • Chernozens
  • Proure soils
  • Chestrut soils
  • Red Desert soils

a  ii)  – In warm to hot humid regions silica and other bases dissolve in water are

leached/percolate   when it rains seep downwards from the top soil

  • This leaves iron and aluminium oxides which are insoluble on upper soil horizons.
  • This forms soils on upper soils on the upper soil horizons rich in iron and alluminiumoxides called lateritic soils

a iii) – They are young/of recent origin

– They are immature

– They are insufficiently affected by soil forming processes

– Characteristics depend on their origin

b i) – High rainfall can lead to water logging and formation of acidic soils

– Heavy rainfall also results into surface run off that may lead to sol erosion run-off that may  lead to soil erosion

– Too much rain can alter the soil structure by causing crumb soil to form blocky or columnar  structure

– Heavy rainfall can led to leaching of nutrients from top soil to lower soil horizons depriving   the top soil of some nutrients

– Low rainfall leads to loose soils easily blown away by the wind

– Excessive drought leads to accumulation of salts in the top soil leading to salination

b    ii) – Soil is baked to make building and construction materials like bricks, tiles/whitewash

– Soils are used in making pottery/ceramics/sculptures and used by people

– Some soils contain minerals like apatite which is mined and used to make phosphatic

fertilizers

– Some soils are medicinal

– Some soils are food to animals and people

7          a i) soil catena is the  horizontal arrangement of soil  on a  mountain slope while a soil

profile  is the  vertical arrangement of soil particles in layers  or horizons

.           a ii)  -leaching

-eluviations

-uluviation

-organic accumulation

-cheluviation

-precipitation

-organic sorting

 

b i) – seasonal rainfall in temperature and rainfall  facilitating the rate of   weathering

-the rate at which organic matter decompose rise in to increase  in temperature  and rainfall   while dry areas are devoid of vegetation covers

b ii) –  micro-organism cause both plants  and  animals to decay into humus .humus are

added o the upper layers  of the  soil

-living organisms act on decaying organic matter through humification to form humus.

This     humus consolidate forming  rich soils.

b iii)-  soils formed on steep  slopes  generally fails  to develop or mature  because most  of the

rain    water runs of  along the surface ,this accelerate erosion which comes  away  the top layers of    soil

-on rolling and gentle slopes maximum soil development is likely to occur. This is because the rate of soil  erosion is   matched  by the rate of soil  formation due to good drainage

c i) soil degeneration  is  the  decline in the usefulness  of soil  resulting from either  soil

mismanagement or environment causes

c ii)    -plant roots  which penetrate the soil help  to carry surface moisture into  the soil

-vegetation helps to bind soil particles together

-plant  cover breaks the  force of wind   and therefore reduces the  transportation  of soil particles

-decayed  vegetation  matter provide humus which binds  the  soil  particles together

-the  leaf cove  helps to  reduce  the force  of rain drops which would loosen  and remove soil

particles

-the rate of infiltration of rain water into the soil is increased by vegetation cover thus reducing

surface run offs

c iii) -crop rotation

-contour ploughing

-strip cropping

-inter cropping

-bush fallowing

-mixed cropping

 

  1. a i) -this is the sequence or arrangement of different soils down a slope
  2. a ii) -the relief/slope/steepness of the land

-the drainage of the area

-the transportation of the soil debris

-the teaching process

  1. b) -the production topsoil is lost foe ever and his lowers the agricultural production of the land

-the soil left behind after erosion is thin and  cannot hold plants firmly in the ground.

-continued loss of soil  through erosion destroys vegetation cover  turning the area into

semi- arid/desert.

-soil erosion causes  water reservoirs to be filled up by silt adding extra cost of dredging.

-sediments which are carried into rivers/lakes/oceans may contain industrial effluents

which   kill aquatic life.

-gullies as a result of erosion expose water onto the surface leads to lowering of the

water   table

  1. c) -develop best in areas which are cool and sufficiently wet

-soluble soil constituents are moved downwards

-it leads to severe absence of bases throughout the soil profile resulting to low  PH and

an   accumulation of hydrogen clays

-there is an accumulation of acid organic matter in horizon a leading to intense teaching

of  bases  and clays

-iron and humus are deposited in horizon B

 

 

  1. a) – Living organisms.

– Organic matter.

– Soil minerals.

– Soil matter.

– Soil air.

b i) – Climate influence type & rate of weathering.

– High rainfall influence leaching process runoffs resulting from high rainfall increases

rate of erosion.

– It influence rate of decomposition

b ii) – Influence soil profile.

– Parent material influence soil structure.

– It influences soil colour.

– It influences mineral composition.

–  It influences soil texture.

c i) – Over cultivation exhausts the soil fertility.

– Monoculture exhausts soil minerals.

– Clearance of land for agriculture interrupts nutrient cycling.

– Application of fertilizer changes the P.H.

– Construct of roads, mining, quarrying destroy soil structure.

-Application of fertilizers change soil PH

c ii) A-TOP SOIL

B- SUB-SOIL

C- PARTLY WEATHERED ROCK

D -PARENT ROCK

 

  1. a) – A lake is an accumulation of water in a wide hollow or depression

.           b)    –    By erosion

  • By earth movements/ volcanic activity
  • By deposition
  • By human activity
  • By falling meteorites
  • By mass movements e.g. land slides
  • Weathering by solution
  1. a i) Soil is the upper most surface layer of unconsolidated material which lies on the

surface  of the earth and in which plants grow/ soil is an accumulation of rock particles

or  minerals,   organic matter, water and air found on the surface of the earth

. b i)  – Seasonal variation of rainfall can cause accumulation/ concentration of salts in soil

– Rainfall provide water which make it possible for rocks to decay/ disintegrate to form soil

– Rainfall can affect the rate at which some soil forming processes can occur (leaching)

– High temperatures increase the rate of weathering/ accelerate the rate of bacterial activities

which generates some of the organic matter in the soil

– Water, ice and winds erode, transport and deposit soil particles in other areas leading to the  formation of new soils (for example loess)

b ii) – Valley bottoms/ gentle slope encourage the formation of deep and fertile soils due to

deposition/ accumulation of minerals

– Steep slopes encourage erosion of the top layer of soil thus slowing down formation of soil/    have thin soils

– Flat plains/ flood plains are saturated with water therefore slows down soil forming processes

– Slopes influence arrangement/ sequence of soil/ soil catena

– Some slopes are more exposed to the sun/ rain which influence weathering of parent rocks/   soil formation (aspect)

c i)     – Humus helps to improve soil porosity by aerating the soil

– It improves the moisture – retention capacity of the soil

– Humus provides essential minerals to the soil

– It improves the soil texture

c ii)-  They are thin and shallow

– They are sandy or stony

– They lack humus or have low organic matter content

– They are generally saline

– They are coarse- textured and quite porous

– They are alkaline because of high content

– They have low moisture content

. d i)   – This occurs on gentle slopes which are bare

– When heavy rain falls, water spreads over a large area

– As water moves, it removes the top layer of soil evenly over the area

. d ii) – It occurs on steep slopes

– Rain water cuts deep grooves/ channels/ rills on the slopes

– The channels are widened and deepened to form gullies, through which soils are carried away

. d iii) – Soils are sources of valuable minerals

– Soils are used raw materials for pottery/ ceramics/ tiles/ bricks

– Soils are used for agriculture

– Some soils are mixed with herbs and sold for medicinal purposes e.g. clay/ sold directly for

food

  1. a) – It is a careful management/protection of soil against erosion and exhaustion

. b) – Ploughing along the contour

– Controls grazing

– Stripping cropping

 

 

  1. AGRICULTURE

1 .        a i) Land reclamation is a process by which unproductive land is converted to productive

land and  used for crop or animal farming. Rehabilitation is the restoration of land that has been  destroyed through human activities to its farmer usefulness/productivity

  1.  ii)   – Bush fallowing
  • Mulching
  • Planting trees
  • Filling the pits/gulleys
  • Planting cover crops

b i)   – To occupy detainee labour from Mwea detainee Camp

  • To utilize the black cotton soils in growing rice
  • To increase agricultural production
  • To settle and create employment for former detainees
  1. ii) – Diseases e.g. Bilharzia and malaria caused by water snails and mosquitoes, weaken

and even  kill the farmers hence affecting productivity

  • Stagnant water is the breeding grounds for water snails and mosquitoes
  • Fluctuation of world prices due to competition affects agricultural production
  • Poor payments for farmers produce that kill their morale
  • Monoculture practice has led to soil exhaustion resulting to use of fertilizer that increases cost of production
  • Mismanagement of irrigation bodies leading to losses of farmers killing their morale

 

  1. a)   – Construction of productive dykes/walls to enclose area to be reclaimed
  • Construction of ring canals to carry water from the reclaimed area into the sea
  • Installation of pumping stations to pump water from the enclosed area
  • Water is pumped out of the area enclosed by the dyke
  • Reeds are sown to get excess water and prevent growth of weeds
  • Drainage ditches were cut in the land and drainage pipes laid
  • More pumping stations were put up in order to drain excess water
  • Soil treated with chemical to lower salinity
  • Drained land was flushed with fresh water to remove salts from the soil
  • Pumping out of the water and crops planted or grown
  1. b) – Improves distribution of fresh  water for domestic use
  • Control of floods to the south west
  • Controlled seas invasion inland
  • Improved accessibility through development of roads and railways
  • Improved tourism in the area

 

  1. a i) – Trans Nzoia
  • Nakuru
  • Uasin Gishu
  1. ii) – Land is ploughed manually/mechanically
  • Sowing of seeds are done at the onset of rains
  • Two seeds are sown in holes of 2-5cm in rows of 1m apart
  • Application of fertilizers or manure is done during planting
  • Weeding and thinning is done to remove weak seedlings
  • Top dressing /nitrogenous fertilizers is applied after weeding when the crop is 30-45cm high
  • The crop is ready for harvesting in 4-8months depending on variety of seeds and altitude
  • Harvesting is done manually
  1. b) – Maize is  a staple food
  • Maize stalk serve as cattle feed
  • Maize is a raw material for industries
  • Stalks, leaves and cobs are important source of organic manure
  • Maize cobs and stalks are used as fuel in varied areas
  • Provide employment /income
  • Saving foreign exchange

 

  1. – Unfavourable weather conditions/ prolonged drought lead to destruction of crops hence

low yields/income

  • Pests and diseases e.g. stalk rot, corn ear worm, silk worm, birds e.t.c. which attack crop reducing yields
  • Poor/low prices
  • High cost of farm inputs reduce farmers profits
  • Poor marketing strategy leading to low prices
  • Monoculture leading to soil exhaustion
  • Poor storage facilities
  1. a) – Friesian
  • Jersey
  • Guernsey
  • Alderney
  • Ayrshire
  • Sahiwal
  1. b) – Low temperatures ideal for exotic breeds
  • Fertile soils, which support quality pasture
  • Reliable and constant water supply for the animals
  • A high population, which provides ready market for dairy produce
  • Has humid conditions suitable for the growth of pastures

 

  1. a) – French beans
  • Cabbages/kales
  • Celery
  • Spinach
  • Pawpaw
  • Mangoes
  • Avocadoes
  • Passion fruits
  • Carnations
  • Gladioli
  • Roses
  • orchids
  1. b) – Netherlands has a higher urban population than Kenya.
  • There is high demand for both local and foreign horticultural products in Netherlands than Kenya
  • Farmers in Netherlands have more access to the capital needed for horticultural farming than in Kenya.
  • There is more advanced and appropriate technology in Netherlands which has enhanced horticultural farming than in Kenya.
  • Netherlands unlike Kenya has a highly skilled labour for production and handling of agricultural products.
  • There is more advanced horticultural farming related to research in the Netherlands than in Kenya.
  • Netherlands unlike Kenya has well organized marketing procedures/co-operatives/auction markets which are conducive for horticultural farming

 

  1. a) – Vegetables/tomatoes/onions/carrots

– Fruits/oranges/ pineapples/ plums/ mangoes/ flowers/roses

  1. b) – Horticultural crops are highly perishable this necessitating faster means of transport

– Same are light in weight which makes it easy /suitable for air export

– There is high demand for produce thus this need to supply urgently

– High market prices are able to pay compensate for the foreign charges

 

  1. a)(i) It’s a traditional way of keeping large number of animals by nomad communities

who move from  place to place in search for pasture and water.

  1. ii) –  Frequent livestock raid by neighboring communities or amongst themselves
  • Animals are grazed communally

–      They use natural pasture for grazing in the livestock

  • It is practiced in area with low and unreliable rainfall
  • Their movement is determined by availability of water and pasture
  • Different types of animals are kept
  • Animals are kept for pride

 

  1. a i) – Jersey

– Guernsey

– Aishire

  1. ii) – Ghee

– Cheese

– Butter

 

b i) – Cool climate/ moderate temperatures which are suitable for survival of exotic breeds

– High rainfall that favours growth of pasture and fodder

– Deep volcanic soils which favour pasture and fodder growth

b ii)  – Attack by diseases such as East Coast Fever and pests e.g. ticks may cause

death of the  animal hence total loss to the farmer

  • Poor roads delay delivery of milk to collecting centers hence losses due to milk getting spoilt
  • High cost of farm inputs discourages dairy farmers
  • Mismanagement of the framers co-operatives discourages farmers due to delayed/ low or non- payment
  • Drought reduces fodder and water for the livestock causing death or low production
  • hence losses to the farmer

. c i)

Kenya Netherlands
1. Done on small scale Done on large scale
2. Done in Kenya highlands mainly Done in the whole country
3. Zero grazing and out door grazing on pasture Only zero grazing on fodder

c ii)     – New K.C.C

– Brook side

 

  1. a) – Jersey
  • Ayrshire
  • Guernsey
  • Cross breed
  1. b) – Disease such as rindpest may lead to death of animal
  • Inadequate pasture during the dry season..
  • Failure to collect milk due to glut in production.
  • Delayed payments which discourage the
  • Poor roads which are inaccessible during rainy season.

 

  1. a) – Gently sloping land
  • Deep, well drained volcanic soils
  • Moderate rainfall/ 500mm – 1270mm p.a
  • Warm conditions/ temperatures of 15C – 20C
  • Warm/ dry/ sunny spell for ripening and harvesting
  1. b) – Prolonged drought which lower yields
  • Attack by pests (such as dusty brown beetle, quela birds, aphids, cereal weevils and diseases e.g. stem rust, brown leaf rust, glumme blotch
  • Exploitation by middle men
  • High costs of transport due to poor roads
  • Shortage of storage facilities

 

  1. a i) – Rift Valley
  • Central
  1. ii) –    Manitoba
  • Alberta
  • Sasketchewan
  1. b) –   500-12700mm RF/moderate rainfall.
  • Dry sunny spell for ripening/harvesting
  • At least 3 months to temp 150C – 200c for maturation or growing of wheat.
  • Volcanic soils to sustain production.
  • Gentle /fairly level/undulating land enables mechanization to take place.
  • Deep /fertile/well drained soils for production of wheat.
  1. c) –      Farmers in Canada are more mechanized  while those  of Kenya are less mechanized.

 

  • Canada has more capital than Kenya which experiences financial problems.
  • Farmers in Canada are more skilled/have a long history of wheat production than in Kenya which is still developing.
  • There is advanced research in Canada providing yielding seeds/better farm inputs/control of pets & diseases/overcome limitation of whether than in Kenya where research is poorly done.
  • Farmers in Canada has more extensive tracts  of land which are suitable for wheat growing than those in Kenya which are small  in acreage
  1. d) – Canada exports wheat hence earns foreign exchange. Which is invested in other

sectors of the    economy.

  • Wheat farming is a source of employment any Canadians who earn income raising their living standards.
  • Industrialization as many industries that deal in wheat products have been established. Leading to economic diversification.
  • The wheat farmers earn income through the sale of wheat raising their standards of

living. Canada is self sufficient in food as wheat is the main cereal food consumed

 

  1. a) –     Narok
  • Uasin Gishu
  • Nakuru
  • Parts of Baringo
  • Trans mara
  • Nyandarua
  • Trans Nzoia
  • Keiyo
  • Laikipia
  1. b)     – Gentle slope to allow mechanization
  • Altitude between 1500-2900m to reduce cases of diseases outbreak
  • Moderate rainfall between 500mm to 1,270mm to supply moisture for growth
  • Warm temperature between 150oC to 20oC to allow production
  • Warm dry sunny spell which enhances ripening of wheat and harvesting

c i)   –      Wheat is ground into tiny particles. This is done in flour mills

  • Tiny particles are sifted out as four
  • The yellow flour is bleached
  • Bleaching gives white colour to wheat flour

c ii)  – Wheat is sold on local markets

–   Procedures sell wheat or millers e.g. Unga limited

d i)   –    Inadequate capital limiting expansion of farms and level of mechanization

  • Pests like dirty brown beetle, aphids, quelea birds damage wheat causing low yield
  • Diseases like stem rust, leaf rust, glume blotch lead to low crop yields
  • Heavy storm/rainfall cause flattening of wheat causing rotting of wheat
  • Price fluctuation lowering productivity /profit
  • Inadequate storage facilities causing wastage

(ii)            Canada has more extensive tracks of land suitable for wheat growing while in Kenya farms  are   relatively small.

  • Canada has a higher level of mechanization while in Kenya the level is relatively low/machines are slowed
  • Farmers in Canada are more experienced due to longer history of wheat production while in Kenya the level of advancement of techniques is low.
  • Advanced scientific research in Canada enables the production of higher yielding seeds than in Kenya where the level of research is low.
  • Wheat farmers in Canada specialize in wheat production while in Kenya they practice mixed farming                      (any 2×1=2mks)

 

  1. a) –  High temperature between 20oC to 27oC.
  • Dry sunny conditions
  • High rainfall ranging 1200-1500mm
  • Deep fertile soils
  • Well drained soils
  • Gentle sloping areas to allow mechanization

. b)     –      Land use conflict/competition from cash crops

  • High cost of inputs which was limited mechanization
  • Impassible /muddy roads during rainy season
  • High rise of cattle diseases like East Coast fever
  • abrupt and extensive drought lowers production
  • Mismanagement of co-operatives resulting in delayed payments killing the moral of farmers

 

  1. a i) -Nigeria

– Coted’ivoire

-Cameroon

  1. ii) – heavy rainfall-1270mm-1500mm per year

-high temperature-between 21ºc and 26ºc throughout  the year

-high relative humidity –over 75%throughout  the year

-deep fertile and  well drained  soils

-Protection from  sunshine  and wind  by banana plants  and other  shady trees

-low altitude below 700m above  sea level

b)-The pods are harvested using long sharp knives, collected and pulled at a central place

-The pods are then split open with a sharp knife and beans are scooped out by band

-The beans are put in heaps on mats, covered with banana leaves and are allowed to

ferment for 5  to  be days  during which the juicy pulps drain away

-The fermented beans are washed and cleaned spread on tables covered with   mat to

dry  in the  hot sun

-The beans are turned frequently as they dry and slowly they turn brown

-The  dry beans are put in sacks   ad sent to the  buying centers. There the dry beans

are weighted   and graded ready  for export.

  1. c) – Pest  like capsid bug mealy bug destroy the  crop

– The swollen shoot disease attacked the tree shoots and the black pod disease affects

the pods reducing the yields

– The strong harmattan winds break the branches and cause premature ripening of the pods

– Fluctuation of prices in the world market discourage the farmers

– Poor transportation facilities make it difficult for the former to  deliver the  crop in  time

– Labour  is sometimes  in short supply, leading to delay in  harvesting

 

  1. (a) i) horticulture is the cultivation  of vegetables, fruits   and flowers  for commercial purpose

ii)-  there  is higher  local demand  for  horticultural  crops  in the Netherlands  than Kenya

– The  Netherlands  has  along  history  of  horticultural  crop  production and hence  has

established  foreign  markets than Kenya

– Netherlands formers are well  organized making  it easy to access loans whereas few

Kenyans  access  loans

– Netherlands has advanced  technology while Kenya has low –level  advancement  of

technology

– Netherlands has well development transport  network  while in Kenya   the transport

network   is  poor

– Netherlands has highly skilled labour  for production and handling of horticulture whereas — – Kenya has a  shortage of skilled  labour in this field

– In  Netherlands there  is advanced research  in the industry while  in Kenya research is

less  advanced

– Netherlands is  centrally situated  in Europe which gives  the country an advantages  of

Europe  market

iii) –  the pants  do not suffer the  effects  of excessive rainfall, hailstone  and strong  winds

– The plants will not be affected by drought because they are constantly  watered

– The spread of pests and diseases is easily controlled

– it is easier  to  control the  amount  of moisture that the flower require

– uniform and  constant climatic conditions  for  the  plants are created

– the flower are  grown throughout  the year

 

  1. – Temperature ranges from 15degrees c to 20 degrees c(moderate temperature)

– Warm dry sunny spell for ripening

– Rainfall between 305mm and 1015mm

– Volcanic, well drained soils

– Gently sloping/fairly level land

 

  1. a) -­ High rainfall which is well distributed throughout the year ensure abundant supply of

water  for  the animals and pasture.

– Fertile volcanic soil ensure high quality nutritious cover of grass.

– Cool condition/temperature averaging 180c which is ideal for the survival of exotic

breeds/slow breeding of pests & disease.

b i) Dairy farming in Kenya is mainly pasture dependant while in Denmark it is mostly dependant   on  fodder

  1. ii) In Kenya, most dairy products are consumed locally while dairy products in Denmark are

mostly exported to foreign markets

 

  1. a) – Aberdeen Angus.

– Charolais

– Shorthorn

– Santa gertridis

– Hereford

– Red Angus

– Galloway

  1. b)    -Extensive rolling grassland which allows the cattle to graze freely.

– Fertile soils of the Andes Mountain which give rise to healthy natural grass for feeding

the  animals.

–  Moderate temperatures of about 240c during summer and 100c during winter which

ensures continuous growth of grass for feeding the animals.

– Moderate rainfall of about 1000mm which ensures growth of nutritious natural grass

pasture/pampas.

– Adequate water for the animals.

 

  1. a i) ) X- Alberta

Y -Saskatchewan

Z-  Manitoba

  1. ii) – Warm summers with average temperatures of about 1.50c

– Sunny late summers for rip3ening of wheat.

– Extensive undulating and uninhabited low lands.

– Rich dark – brown chernozen soils rich in potassium and phosphates/less acid soils.

 

  1. b) – Central province.

– Rift valley province.

– Eastern province.

 

  1. a) Horticulture is the growing of fruits, flowers and vegetables for export market while

market gardening is the growing of fruits and vegetables for local market (nearest

urban   centre)

  1. b) – Hot and wet climate for growth of tropical crops and cool and wet conditions for

temperature crops

– Fertile soils of volcanic origin

– High demand for the products both locally and internationally

– Investment by large companies providing the capital needed for horticulture

production

– Availability of technical and financial assistance from friendly countries

– Well organized marketing system

 

  1. a)- It refers to the extensive grazing on natural pasture involving constant or seasonal

migration  of people and their livestock

  1. b) – Pastoralists move from place to place in search of water and pasture

– Land is grazed communally, though animals may be owned by individuals

– A large number of animals is kept resulting in overgrazing and serious incidents of soil    erosion

– There is controlled cross- breeding of animal within each herd

– The animals are generally of poor quality due to diseases and low quality feeds

– Animals are considered as a source of pride and not income

– Cattle are kept as a sign of wealth, paying pride price and slaughter during cultural festival

– Different animals are kept i.e. cattle, sheep. Donkey e.t.c.

 

  1. a) – Improved veterinary services

– Increase milk prices

– Good performance of co-operatives

– Government effort through the ministry of livestock development

  1. b) – Breeds kept are similar

– Use of co-operatives

– Artificial insemination is used

– Open and zero grazing is done

  1. c) – Creation of employment

– Earns Kenya foreign exchange

– Self- sufficiency in milk production

 

  1. a i) Total tones           = 100800

1 5cm rep 100,800 tonnes.

Flowers : 42800X 15 = 6.324 cm = 6.3 cm

100,800

Oranges: 20600X15 = 3.363cm = 3.4cm

100,800

Tomatoes: 20300X 15 = 3.02 cm = 3.0 cm

100,800

Carrots: 15400 X 15 = 2.29 = 2.3 cm

100800

 

 

 

 

DIVIDED RECTANGLE SHOWING HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN TONES PRODUCED IN KENYA IN THE YEAR 2000

 

FLOWERS

 

ORANGES

 

TOMATOES

 

CARROTS

 

 

 

  1. a) ii)       42500 – 15400 = 2 7,100 tonnes

iii) 15400X 100    

100800

=15.828 %/15.3%

b i)   – They are easy to draw.

– They are easy to read/interpret

– They give clear visual impression of individual components.

– They allow easy companion.

– They can be used to represent a wide range of data.

  1. ii) – Moderate rainfall of 800 – 1200 mm

– Suitable for horticultural farming.

– Cool and wet temperate crops.

– Hot and wet climate favours the growth of tropical crops.

c  – Pests and diseases such as tomato blight attack the tomatoes and  lowers the yields

leading to  low income for the farmers.

– Most roads are impassable during the rainy season leads to delayed delivery of the

horticultural crops to the collecting centre lowering the quality subsequently the profit to

the   farmers.

– High costs of farm inputs reduces the farmer profit margins.

– Prolonged drought/hail storms in some areas destroys the crops leading to heavy

losses.

– Stiff competition from Netherlands and Israel which reduces the international  market.

– Inadequate refrigeration facilities leads to deterioration of the quality of horticultural

products and subsequently the profit to the farmers is lowered.

 

  1. a) – Freshian        – Aryshire

– Jersey           – Guernsey

  1. b) – Creation of employment

– Establishment of other related industries

– Milk is a source of protein hence healthy population

– A source of income to farmers

– Government collects taxes from sales of dairy products

– Cow dung is used manure hence increased productivity

– Dairy products are exported hence earning foreign exchange

 

  1. a) – Tea

– Coffee

– Horticultural products

. b) – Kenya exports mainly agricultural commodities that fetch less revenue

– Price fluctuations in the world marked which make it difficult to plan ahead

– Competition from cheaper commodities that are imported into the country

– Inadequate transport and communication facilities

– Inadequate capital to expand trading activities

– Fees paid in form f trading license discourage traders

– Smuggling of goods (cheaper) from neighboring countries

– Poverty among the people which reduces their purchasing power

  1. (a) – Food supply

– Industrial raw materials

– Draught animals/ beasts of burden

– Storage of wealth

– Medium of exchange

  1. b) – Sinking boreholes/ harvesting rain water
  • Cross breeding
  • Discourage overstocking
  • Extension services
  • Credit availability
  • Cattle dips
  • Diversification e.g. bee keeping

–     Sensitization on quality/ selling e.t.c.

 

  1. a) – Operation costs
  • Market expenses
  • Price fluctuations
  • Government policy

b i)   –     Is a beverage

  • Is an industrial raw material for making cocoa butter, chocolates, confectionaries cosmetics, soap and drugs.
  • Cocoa husks are used as fertilizer.
  • Cocoa shell is used as mulch.
  • Cocoa husks may used as fuel.
  1. ii) –  Pests such as the capsid destroy the cocoa tree.
  • Diseases such as swollen shoot and black pod destroy the crop.
  • Fluctuation of cocoa prices.
  • Short labour supply.
  • Flooded feeder roads delay collection of the crop.
  • Bush fires destroy the crop.
  • Strong winds e.g the harmattan cause a drying effect.
  • Low cocoa prices

 

  1. a) Horticulture is the growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers for the export market

while market  gardening is the intensive cultivation of fruits and vegetable mainly for

urban markets

  1. b) -Roses
  • Orchids
  • Carnations
  • Gladio
  1. c) – Inadequate capital to buy the necessary farm input
  • Low production of milk from indigenous breeds
  • Low managerial ability of the farmers
  • Poor pasture leading to low quality breeds
  • Inadequate labor supply
  • Competition from imported milk and milk product by unscrupulous businessmen
  • Diseases and pests
  • Delayed payment to the milk producers
  • Poor transport network
  • Prolonged drought

 

  1. a) – Loss in livestock and crops production.

– Low agricultural production.

– Low agricultural economic growth.

– Reduced production agricultural land

– Overcrowding in areas receiving adequate rainfall leading to land degradation.

  1. b) – Honey from bees is a major source of food as well as medicine.

– It is a major source of income in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya.

– It provide alternative and effective use of marginal areas where crops may do well.

– Bee wax is used in making candle.

– Bees are not expensive to maintain

 

  1. a) – Traditional diet.

– Land ownership/Inheritance.

– Religion.

– Gender roles

– Foreign influence

  1. b) – Gentle sloping terrain.

– Extensive pieces of land with low production.

– Adequate capital to set up large farms.

– Availability of skilled labour.

 

  1. a) – High temperature throughout the year (21 – 270)

– Plenty of sunshine during ripening period.

– Heavy rainfall well distributed through out the year.

  1. b) – Cooking fat.

– Soap/both for washing and toilet soap.

– Cosmetics.

 

  1. a) – Pollution is the contamination of the environment with substances which are

harmful or  poisonous to human, plants and animal life.

  1. b) – Land /Soil/Ground pollution.
    • Water pollution
    • Noise pollution.
  1. c) – Temperature ranging between 150c – 300c

– Mean annual rainfall which should be between 400 – 1750 mm.

– Soil should be deep, well drained but with good water – retaining capacity.

– Altitude of between 1500 – 2200m.

– Windbreaks essential for protection of tea bushes against damaging wind.

– Shade.

  1. d)      – Pests and diseases.

– Tea bushes are commonly attacked by different pests and disease.

–  Such pests  include black tea thrips, red spider mites, red crecise mite and weevils.

– Diseases include root rot.

  1. a) – Aberdeen Angus

– Hereford .

– Short horn

– Sahiwal

  1. b) – Establishing priority orders by creating awareness among leaders.

– Identifying methods of approach that include retorted inclusives and dept. of

Agriculture.

– Educating farmers on strategies to improve their systems of livestock farming.

– Investigating the prevailing market situations and make appropriate recommendations.

– Creating Ranching schemes in arid and semi arid (ASACS) areas to improve livestock

farming.

– Identifying possible financial institutions to farmers such as AFC and banks and advise

farmers accordingly.

– Providing dipping facilities to improve the health of animals.

– Building dams to improve water in Reserves for the animals.

– Encouraging farmers to adopt modern methods of breeding beef cattle to improve on

quantity.

– Introducing pedigree British cattle in some suitable districts or cross breeding with

indigenous  breeds to improve on the quality of the animals

c– Unreliable and inadequate rainfall leading to inadequate pastures.

– High temp. in most parts which makes it difficult to raise cattle of good quality.

– Pastral tribes come for quantity rather than quality, land/herds of poor animals steadily

ruin    pasture land.

– Hard ancient rock that underlie Kenya produce poor soils prone to erosion. Natural

grass is poor and not good for quality animals.

– Climate conditions of Kenya encourage spread of nagana

d i)    – Well distributed rainfall throughout the year from growth of good pasture.

  • Subtropical temp. with summer temp. raising above 240c lower winter temp. of about 100 c favours growth of grass.
  • Gently sloppy Lorain provide good natural grazing landscape with good pasture.
  • Fertile soils washed from foot/hills of Audes losses that are fertile and encourage growth of pastures.

d ii)  – Provide employment in various section e.g. stockmen ranches.

  • Improved feeder road to enable farmers transport cattle to the urban centres.
  • Earns foreign exchange used in other section of economy (Your exports).
  • By-products like hides used as raw materials to industries thus encouraging industrial

growth.

  1. LAND RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION
  2. a) – Perkerra

– ahero

– KAno

– Bunyala

– Bura

– Hola

  1. bi) – The black cotton clay soils found in the area suitable for irrigation because they

retain water

– The gentle-sloping land enables water to reach the farm by gravity

– Presence of rivers Thiba and Nyamidi provides regular and abundant water for irrigation

– The un-reliable and inadequate rainfall received in the area makes it necessary for irrigation

– More land is available for future expansion

– Availability of labour from high population

  1. ii) – Stagnant ware encourages its breeding of snails and mosquitoes increasing

incidences of   Bilharzia and malaria

– Quelea birds which feed on rice grain lowers drop yield

– Siltation in canals reduces capacity to hold enough water for irrigation

– Fluctuating water volumes reduces water for irrigation

– Poor marketing strategies

– Delayed payment to farmers lowers their morale

– Shortage of capital to finance farming activities such as ploughing

  1. c) – The scheme produces the bulky of Kenya’s rice saving foreign exchange

– The scheme provides employment and income to thousands of people

– Roads have been constructed in the area to transport rice form fields to markets

– Social amenities like schools and hospitals have been provided improving standards of living

– Floods that used to occur during rainy season have been controlled

– The scheme has provided land to landless people enabling them to grow food crops

 

  1. a) – Irrigation of dry lands.

– Clearing jungles.

– Tsetse fly control.

– Afforestation

  1. b) – Flooding in the Yala and Nzoia plains has been controlled.

– Hectares of land has been reclaimed for agricultural and settlement purposes.

– The project has brought water borne diseases under control.

  1. a) i) Land reclamation is bringing back the useless land into more useful while land

rehabilitation is  bringing the land that has been misused by man into being useful

  1. ii) – Basin irrigation

– Overhead irrigation/ drip

– Trickle irrigation

– Canal irrigation

– Shadoof Archimedean screw, sakia water wheel

iii) – Irrigation ensures a steady and reliable supply even in arid area while rainfall may

fail in a  given year

– River water used for irrigation may may bring in silt which makes soil fertile and

leads   to more yields unlike pure rain water

– Enables cultivation throughout the year maximizing use of land while rainfall could be

seasonal

–  Water drawn for irrigation may also be used for other purposes in the farm

b i) – To settle the landless people

– The presence of rivers Thiba and Nyamindi

– Availability of the black cotton soils – good for rice

– To employee detainees during the days of emergency

– Unreliable nature of rainfall in the area

  1. ii) – Availability of reliable water supplies from river Thiba

-Presence of fertile black cotton soils with high water retaining ability

– Gently sloping land making it easy to mechanize and cheaply irrigate by gravity flow

– Presence of high temperatures favouring rice groing

– The unreliable nature of the rainfall made it necessary to irrigate

– The soils were impervious thereby reducing the need to build concrete hence lowering

costs

iii) – Disease – malaria & bilharzias

– A lot of time is spent to tend crops

– Presence of numerous weeds

– Mismanagement of the scheme

– Delayed payment to the farmers

– Few extension officers

– Pests i.e. quela birds

– Siltation in the canals

– Expensive human labour

c i) A polder is an area of low – lying reclaimed land enclosed by dykes, which protect

the  land against high water level that has to be maintained outside the area

  1. ii) – Construction of ring canals to drain water out

– Construction of ditches within each polder which leads water to a pumping station

– Drying of land through planting of trees/ plants

– Desalination of the soil through chemical, flushing and planting hardy plants

– Dividing of land into economic units

– Laying down of good infrastructure

– Settling of people in villages

– Spreading of soils to improve fertility

– Addition of fertilizers

 

iii)- Control of floods of the area to the South West

– Improved control and distribution of the regions fresh water

– Damming has cut off salination and pollution of inlnd waters. This has led to the

reduction of     salinity of soil hence high yields

– Islands that were isolated are now within easy reach of developed areas

– The area is a good site for industry and a tourist resort

. d)   – Artificial insemination  A.I is more widely used in Denmark than Kenya

– There is an experience of high quality yields throughout the year

– In Kenya, there is a practice of mixed farming while there is specialized farming in Denmark

– Dairy product in Kenya are consumed locally whereas they are for export in Denmark

– In Denmark it is highly mechanized while in Kenya it is low mechanized

– In Denmark, it is evenly distributed all over the country than in Kenya where it is

concentrated in highlands

– Denmark dairy farming rely on fodder while Kenya depends mainly on grass pasture

– Denmark has got an advanced technology in preservation of dairy products in Kenya

– Denmark has got a well managed co-operative societies than Kenya

 

  1. Heavy expenditure by the government in giving them pensions, money that could have

been  used to improve other sectors of the economy

  • Through economically unproductive, they require care and feeding which is expensive
  • Through unproductive economically, they require people to take care of them, hence wasting man power that could be used on productive ventures
  1. a i) – Maize
  • Beans
  • Tomatoes
  • Vegetables
  1. ii) – Availability of gently slopping land that allowed irrigation water to move by natural

force of Gravity

  • Availability of permanent source of water from R. Thiba and Nyamindi which provided water for irrigation throughout the year
  • Existence of black cotton soils (clay) which hold water on the surface longer for use in irrigation fields
  • Sparse population in the region which reduced the cost of resettlement

– Stagnant irrigation water in the fields serve as breeding grounds for water bone   diseases       nectars e.g. bilhazia workers and mosquitoes

  • Leaching of the soils due to over irrigation
  • Mono culture which reduces productivity of the soil
  • Interference with the life’s of the people and animals who depend on the waters of these lines down stream

. c) –  The scheme has created employment which has improved the living standards

of the people

  • It has saved foreign exchange through production of rice that could be otherwise imported/ which is invested in other sectors of the economy
  • It has facilitated urbanization e.g. Mwea town which has expanded trade opportunities
  • Has increased productivity by turning less productive land. Hence adding food for consumption and sale to get income

d i)      – Perkerra irrigation scheme

  • Yala swamp reclamation/ Bunyala
  • Ahero irrigation scheme
  • Bura
  • Nola
  • West Kano
  1. ii) – Is a source of carbohydrates
  • Rice foliage is used as fodder
  • It is a source of income through sale of rice
  1. a) Land reclamation is the process by which wasteland is converted into farmland for

growing crops  and  keeping animals.

– Land rehabilitation is a  process of restoring land to  its former productivity.

. b)        –  Irrigation

  • Drainage of swamps.
  • Tsetse fly control and clearing of jungles
  • Afforestation
  1. c)    –  Land reclamation by drawing rivers & marshlands

– Upgrading sandy and barren areas through. Use of fertile soil or application of fertilizer

  1. d) – To control the seasonal flood of river
  • To utilize excess water of  river pekerra that used  to go to waste.
  • Presence of flat and gently sloping terrain which enables flow water by gravity.
  • Fertile loamy soil.
  • Dry condition of the area.
  1. (a) –   Improvement of standard of living.
  • Settlement of the landless.
  • Saving on foreign exchange.
  • Rehabilitation and development of the areas.
  • Con troll of environmental hazards.
  • Creation of employment.
  • Growth of urban centres.
  • Availability .
  1. b) – Creating of a large fresh water lake in the middle of the country lake ijssel
  • The reclamation polders have attract towns that love improved infrastructure & social amenities.
  • Has shortened the coastline distance by about 32km.
  • The protection of high titles by dykes.
  • Lake ijssel have help in reducing the salt content of the neighbouring regions.
  • The total flooding on the coastilen are ahs been completely reduced.
  • Reclaimed land is fertile and suitable for liable cultivation producing crops such as wheat.
  • The slayer sea has improved the drainage .
  • Reclaimed areas are used for settlement recreation and industry
  1. (a) – Rice

– Onions

– Green grams

– Pepper

b i)    – Presence of rivers Thiba and Nyamidi which provide water for irrigation

  • Gently sloping land enabled water to reach the farms by force f gravity
  • Extensive land for future expansion of the scheme
  • Fertile soils in the area which were suitable for crop production
  • Sparse population which made it easy and cheap to resettle people
  • Low supply of rainfall received necessitated irrigation
  1. ii) – To eradicate tsetse flies and hence provide conducive healthy living conditions

for man and   animals

– To enhance the keeping of quality livestock in the area

– To provide land for farming

– To provide land for human settlement

iii)  – Building gabions to check the speed of water

– Agro-forestry

– Re-afforestation

– Gazettement of forested areas to discourage human settlement and human activities

  1. a i) Is land in the Netherlands that has been reclained from the sea and enclosed by dykes.
  2. ii) – Rye – Tomatoes – Flowers

– Barley                -Oat                             – Fodder crops

– Suagr beet           – Potatoes                    – Wheat

  1. b) – Protective dykes/sea walls are constructed enclosing the part of the sea to be reclaimed.

– Rings canals are constructed.

– Pumbing stations are installed to pumb out sea water from the area enclosed by the dyke.

– Water is pumbed out of the area enclosed by the dyke

– Drainage ditches and more pumbing stations are made on the land being reclaimed.

– Drainage pipes are laid below the soil.

– The area is divided into rectangular portions using. inner dykes and ring canal.

– The drained land is flushed with fresh water to remove salt from the soil.

– Soils are treated with chemicals to remove salinity

– Pumbing water from the polders is a continuous process to prevent water from

accumulating  in the reclaimed land.

  1. a )        Ahero                            Perkerra                   Hola/ bura

West kano                   Mitunguu

Dana                            katila                           Kibwezi

Taveta                         Gezira                         Bunyala

. b)    – The area was sparsely populated thus making it easy and cheap to resettle the people

– The presence of river Thiba and Nyamindi which would provide water for irrigation

– The black cotton soil in the area which was suitable for irrigation because they retain water

– The fertile soil was suitable for crop production

– The gentle land would allow water to reach the farm through gravity

– The unreliable/ inadequate rainfall received in the area made it necessary for irrigation     to be   practiced

c )     – People who live in the area were originally nomads but now lead a settled life

– Farmers earn income after selling rice and other crops which enables them to improve their    standard of living

– Tenants have access to credit facilities which they use to improve crop production

– The establishment of the scheme has created employment opportunities for the people in the    area

– Roads linking the scheme to the market centers have been improved

  1. d) – Stagnant water encourages breeding of snails and mosquitoes which spread bilharzias

and   malaria respectively

– Silting of canals/ weeds in the canals reduce the flow of water into fields. The farmers spend   extra time and money dredging the canals

– Delayed/ low payment discourage farmers

– Diseases and pests e.g. giulea birds attack the crop which lead to low yield of rice

– Expensive farm inputs such as fertilizer reduce the framers profit margin

– Roads are rendered impassable during rainy seasons hence delaying delivery of rice and other crops to the market

  1. a i) -Land reclamation is the process through which unproductive land is made useful

for agriculture or settlement where as land rehabilitation is the process of restoring

land to its  former productive state.

  1. ii) – Afforestation.

– Reafforestation.

– Bush fallowing.

– Use of grass strip and cover crops.

– Mulching.

-Constructing bunds (making ridges of soil across a slope)

– Manuring.

– Constructing of cut-off drains (digging open trenches across slopes.)

– Controlling grazing (division of land into paddocks, allowing different sections found to

regain pasture.

– Construction of drainage trenches (digging trenches to drain off excess water)

b i) – Is land in Netherlands that has been reclaimed from the sea and enclosed hot dykes.

  1. ii) – Rye – Oat                – Wheat                       – Barley           – Potatoes

–  Sugarcane         – Flowers         – Tomatoes                  – Fodder crops

(c)  – Protective dykes /sea walls are constructed enclosing the part of the sea to be reclaimed.

– Ring canals are constructed on the interior sides of the dykes.

– Pumping stations are installed to pump out sea water from the area enclosed by the dykes.

– Reeds are planted to help dry out the soil and prevent weeds from growing.

– Drainage ditches and more pumping stations are made on the land being  reclaimed.

– Drainage pipes are laid below the soil.

– The area is divided into portions using inner dykes and  ring   canals.

– The soils are treated with chemicals to lower salinity.

– The drained land is flushed with fresh water.

– Pumping out water from the polder is a continuous process to prevent water from

accumulating  in the reclaimed land.

 

d i) – The presence of River Perkerra which is a tributary of Suguta river in Kerio Valley

provide water for irrigation.

– Gently sloping land which permits the flow of water by gravity hence reducing costs of

pumping water to the fields.

– Presences of clay soils rich in mineral nutrients enables variety of crops to be grown.

– Presence of extensive land which makes large scale cultivation of crops possible.

– The area is semi-arid hence the need for irrigation farming.

ii)-  Farmers earn incomes which improve their standards of living.

– Irrigation schemes have created settlement for landless people.

– Many people have been employed in the farms and other sectors within the irrigation schemes

such as transport and processing factories.

– It has facilitated reclamation of unproductive land, thus increasing land for farming. This

has led to increase in food production.

– Some crops grown through irrigation are exported, thus earning foreign exchange. The

rice grown in irrigation schemes meets most of the domestic requirements thus saving

foreign   exchange that would have been used to import it.

– It has facilitated development of infrastructure in the irrigated areas. Roads have been

built to  help in the transportation of inputs and commodities.

– Social amenities such as schools and hospitals have been  constructed thus improving

the   level of literacy and health of  the people in the irrigation schemes.

– Industries that use raw materials produced on the irrigation schemes have been developed.

– Rice mills have been established on the rice irrigation schemes.

– Some market centres in the irrigation schemes have grown in size due to increased

trading  activities e.g. Wanguru in Mwea irrigation and Margat near Perkerra irrigation scheme.

 

  1. (a) i) Land reclamation is the practice by which less useful land is converted into more

useful land  While Land rehabilitation is the process of recovery/restoration of land

which has been misused  and destroyed through human activities

  1. ii) – Bush clearing

– Sterilization of the male fly

– Use of traps

– Spraying /use of insecticide

-Creation of buffer zones

– Killing or transfer of hosts

 

  1. b) (i) – Yala

– Bunyala

– Kalusi (maragua-Euelyptus)

  1. ii) – The need to control seasonal floods from river Perkerra

– The presence of river Perkerra as a source of water for  irrigation

– Availability of fertile loaming soils

– The area is gently sloping

– The dry condition of the area necessitated the  use of irrigation

– The need to occupy the large population of ex-detained in  a productive way

  1. c) – The stagnant water in the plot and lands encourages the breeding of snails and

mosquitoes which spread Bilharzias and  malaria. this weakens the farmer causing

low labour input hence  low production

– Mismanagement of the irrigation  projects leading to the collapse of several schemes

– Pest and diseases are attack the crops leading to low production(mention of pest here is

important i.e. quelea bird)

– Poor payment for farm produce which discourages the farmers

– Poor extension services to provide for the badly needed technical advice to farmers

leading to low    productivity.

– Shortage of water during dry season reduced the land under  cultivation and hence

reduced    earnings

– Frequent silting of canals which  is expensive to dredge reduces  the  amount of water

required  for irrigation

– Inadequate labour which is largely required in  the schemes hence burdening the farmer to

hire   for planting, weeding and harvesting which reduce the profits obtained.

. d) – Floods caused by the tiles has been completely checked by construction  of dams and dykes

– The dams  and dykes have  completely  cut off movement  of salty sea water inland

– There is  plenty of fresh water for domestic and industrial use

– The distance from Missigen to Rotter  dam was shortened by 50KM opening up the area

for industrialization

– More recreational opportunities were created by the newly formed lakes becoming a tourist

attraction

  1. a) –  Irrigation

– Control of pests  and diseases

– Afforestration/reforestration

– Control of floods

– Control  of soil erosion /construction of gabions

  1. b) – Protective dykes/sea wells are  constructed  enclosing the  part of  the sea to be reclaimed

– Ring canals are  constructed

– Pumping  stations are  installed to pump out sea water from  the area  enclosed

– Reeds are  sown to both   absorb excess salts

– Soil is  treated with chemical to lower salinity

– The  drained  land is flashed with  fresh  water to remove salt  from soil

  1. a) –  Swamps

– Dry lands

– Eroded lands

– Pest and disease infested

  1. b) – Regular and reliable

– Silt increases fertility

– All year farming

– Reduces year farming

– Reduces salitility of soil

– Dams control floods/ are used for fishing

 

 

  1. FISHING

 

  1. a i) P – Norway Q- Japan
  2. ii) – The areas have cool waters which have abundant planktons-main food for fish

– The areas have shallow continental shelves which allow light to penetrate for planktons

to grow

– Convergence of warm and cool current results in upwelling of ocean waters bringing mineral for fish and plankton form sea bed to the surface

– Cool waters encourages thriving of numerous fish species

– Most of the coasts are indented providing secure bedding grounds for fish

– The sheltered bays provide suitable sites for building fishing ports

– The large population in these areas provides ready market

– The rugged landscape limits agriculture thus people turn to alternative economic activity

– Cool climate provides natural preservation for fish

  1. a) i) R – Trawling

S –Basket fishing

(b) (i) Basket fishing

– The basket channel shaped to allow easy entry for fish

– At the mouth, there is a non-return valve which restricts the outward. The basket is

held in the position with ropes/stones/ sticks downstream

– The basket is left in that attracted position for sometime then removed for landing of fish

(ii) Trawling

– A bag – shaped net is attached to the ship trawler

– The nets mouth is kept open by other boards

– The upper art if kept a float by corks floats

– Weights are used to keep the lower parts of the net at the sea bed

– The trawler drags along the net

– After sufficient fish is caught the net is hauled to the trawler

  1. c) – Fishing is restricted to specific reasons to allow for breeding and maturing of fish

– Standardizing size of nets to ensure fingerlings are not cangut

– Licenses are issued to prospective fishermen to control their number and to ensure there eis no over-fishing

– Fish farming is being encouraged to ensure sufficient supply of fish.

– There is restriction of the disposal of untreated waste into the sea

– Artificial fertilization is carried out in special hatcheries to sustain the supply of fish/restocking of over fished waters

  1. a) i) It is the rearing of fish in ponds
  2. ii) – The government through the fisheries department has set up fish ponds and

hatcheries as  demonstration farms

  • Establishment of research institutions to investigate aspects of fish farming(breeding) diseases
  • Expansion of markets through intensified campaigns aimed at encouraging more people to eat fish
  • Extension officers have been sent to the field to advise on fish farming techniques
  • The government has encouraged the establishment of co-operatives which give credit facilities to fish farmers
  • Establishment of national food policy which encourages diversification of food aid as source of protein leading to setting up of fish farms
  1. b)   – Inadequate storage and preservation facilities which cause heavy losses on the

anded  catch/leading to low catch

  • Occurrence of strong sea waves causing accidental drowning/destruction of fish vessels
  • Poor fishing equipment which confine the fishermen to a few metres of continental shelf leading to low catch
  • Sparse population in the north coast and alternative economic activities in the south coast that lead to small market for fish
  • High prices of fish which discourage many people from eating it regularly
  • Local fishermen face stiff competition from foreign fishermen mainly from Korea and Japan who have adequate and advanced facilities for deep sea fishing
  • Warm Mozambique currents and deep continental shelf which discourage the flourishing of fish
  • Regular coastline /few sheltered bays hence few sites for fish landing and breeding grounds

c i)  – North-West Atlantic

  • North-East Atlantic
  • North – East pacific
  • North –West Pacific
  1. ii) – Presence of extensive and shallow continental shelf which allow light to penetrate to the sea  bed encouraging the growth of planktons used as fish food
  • Upwelling of ocean waters caused by convergence of warm Kuroshio and cold Oyashio currents bring minerals for planktons from the sea bed hence attracting fish
  • Japan has indented coastline/several bays which provide secure breeding grounds for fish
  • Sheltered bays provide suitable site for building ports/landing sites e.g. Hakkadate
  • Rugged landscape/mountains with infertile soil in some areas which does not favour agriculture hence make people resort to fishing
  • Numerous islands had exposed/provided the fishermen access to marine life
  • The area has cool waters which encourage thriving of fish
  1. a) – A vein is a small crack containing minerals deposited in crystalline form while

a code is a  large crack containing minerals in crystalline form Ö

  1. b) – Waste of agricultural land Ö
  • Waste of industrial land Ö
  • Ugliness where the land has lost its beauty Ö
  • Health and accident hazards Ö

 

 

  1. a i) ) – Trawling.                         – Line fishing         – Use  of barriers

– Use of herbs             – skinning                           – Harpooning

– Use of baskets       – Use of gills nets                 – Use of hand lanes

  1. ii) – Cod                   – halibut                      – haddock

– flounder              – hake                          – herring

– mackerel

(b)  i)     – Sheltered inlets  and estuaries form ideal sites for fishing villages and ports.

– They also offer ideal site for fish breeding because of calm water and availability of the  planktons.

(ii) – When warm currents meet cold currents the temperature of water is regulated.

– This condition is ideal for the survival of fish.

– Convergence of these currents improve circulation of oxygen and dispersal of nutrients for the fish

 

(c)       (i) Provision of the necessary infrastructure such as transport routes to enable

exploitation of fishing grounds located in remote areas.

  • This will reduce over exploitation on a few accessible fishing grounds like L. Victoria.
  • Fishing Farming
    • The development of fish farms complements the fish being caught from natural waters
  • Restocking of over fished grounds.
    • Over fished waters are restocked using finger lings from hatcheries or obtaining them from the overpopulated fishing grounds.
  • International agreements on territorial waters.
    1. Countries have full sovereignty over territorial water extending for 19 km from the coast.

A further 19 km zone in which the coastal state can take action against those  who

break  the  law.

 

  1. i) – Smoking.                        – Sun drying.

– Salting                   – Use of refrigerator.

(ii) – The fishermen are required to have a licence from the government

This prohibits illegal fishing, over fishing and indiscriminate fishing.

– Inadequate capital.

Most of the fishermen use traditional methods of fishing which greatly reduces their catch.

They lack adequate funds to enable them purchase modern fishing gear and refrigeration equipment.

–Introduction of new species.

  • The introduction of new fish species in the lake has affected the breeding of indigenous fish.
  • For example Nile Perch was introduced in the lake in 1960s, it now accounts for more than 80% of the fish harvests, after having caused the disappearance of more than 200 endemic fish species and yet it’s not a popular species.

– Presence of weeds.

  • Fishing in lake Victoria is greatly hampered by the grown of water hyacinth along the shores of the lake.
  • The weed chokes the fishing boats, hence the infested areas are avoided by fishermen, yet they contain a lot of fish.

-Accidents

  • Accidents affecting fishermen are common on L. Victoria.
  • Have canoes and boats capsize in the lake due to the strong winds and storms prevailing in the areas.
  • The fishermen loose their fishing gear and equipment, as some of them drone.

– Regional Conflicts.

  • There has been boundary conflict between Kenya and Uganda over Migingo Island on L. Victoria.
  • This has caused the fishermen to have fear since most of them are molested or attacked by Uganda Security groups.
  1. – The continental shelf is narrow

– Poor transport connection to the fisheries

– Local fishermen do not have adequate capital

– The coastline is fairly straight

– the water is too warm for fish breeding/lack of upwelling of water

– There is low demand  for fish

– Fishermen lack modern equipment preservation facilities/storage facilities

– Inadequate skills/inadequate research technology

– Competition from developed countries

  1. a i) –  Seine nets

– Trawler nets

– Gill nets

– Drift nets

  1. ii) – West N. America

– N.E Asia

  1. b) – Over fishing – reduced stocks
  • Pollution – killing fishing
  • Poor transport network – delay reaching market/ go bad
  • Poor market/ fish imports – reduced earnings
  • Inadequate capital – poor equipment/ preservation/ marketing
  • Fish diseases – death of fish
  • Weeds – difficulty to fish
  • Boundary conflicts – fighting/ destruction of equipment
  1. c) – Source of income/ employment – reduce unemployment/ improve living

standards

  • Tourist attraction/ sports/ marine park – forex for developing
  • Rich in nutrients – health
  • Development of industry
  • Health/ feed on mosquito- reduce malaria
  • Feeder roads – improve transport
  • Forex – country development
  1. d) – Sagana

– Kabaru

– Kibos

– Homa bay

– Aruba

–  Haller park/ nature trail

  1. a i) -Pelagic

-Dermersal

-nadromous

ii)- Presence of numerous foods that form inlets which provide good breeding grounds for fish

– The ruggedness of the immediate land discourage agriculture and livestock farming thus   making fishing a good alternative

– The prevailing warm Atlantic drift makes the area ice – free throughout the year thus fishing    is carried out

– The grounds have large continental shelf which are abundant in plankton

– The dense population in western Europe provides a ready market for fish

– The low temperature conditions in high latitudes encourages flourishing of fish

– The highly developed technology in the region has contributed to the development of fishing

iii) –  Formulation of law against indiscriminate fishing

– Restocking the over fished areas

– Licensing fishermen and use of standardized nets  of permitted mesh sizes

– Prohibiting disposal of effluents into fisheries

– Introduction of new species in the existing fisheries

– Research of fish species their habit and migratory trends

– Personal should be trained on how to manage fisheries

10        a)    – Drifting method.

– Seining method.

– Lining method.

  1. b) – It is washed by cold ocean current which influence temperature of water favouring

the  survival of fish.

– It has plenty of planktons than the Eastern coasts.

– It has sheltered inlets/harbours which favour the thriving of fish and construction of fish

harbours.

 

 

 

  1. a) – Seining

– Trawling.

– Line fishing.

  1. b) – Privacy/sea robbery making fishermen  to lose fishing equipment and their catch.

– Water weeds such as hyacinth impede movement of vessels.

– Storms sometimes cause accidents in the lake.

– Territorial disputes with other countries such as Uganda.

  1. a) – fishing is restricted  to specific seasons to  allow  breeding licenses  are  issued  to

prospective   fishermen to control their number                                                                                             the size  of nets introduced  in fishing are standardized to ensure  young  fish  are not caught

– fish  farming  is encouraged to ensure  adequate supply

– there is  restriction/control on   water pollution

  1. b) – large  market  both  local  and  foreign

– modern fishing  equipment is  being used  in fishing

– it has a  large continental shelves/indirected coastal land

– low   temperature  which  discourages agriculture  hence  venturing into the sea as

source of  income

  1. a)      – Seining

– Long lining

  1. b) – The Coastline is fairly straight/regular/has few indentation

– The Continental shelf is narrow

– The water is too warm for the breeding of fish

– Local fishermen do not have adequate capital/have inadequate preservation facilities

– Local fishermen face competition from developed fishing countries e.g. Japan

– There is low demand for fish in the local market

– Poor transport connections to fisheries resources

  1. a) Pelagic fish are the fish that mainly live near the surface or at the shallow depths or

lakes and seas, while demersal fish are those which live at or close to the bottom of

water bodies

  1. b) – Over fishing – Some fish species in the fresh water lakes have been over- harvested to the extent that natural replacement has been limited
  • Pollution – Some industries release their wastes directly into rivers, lakes and oceans. The wastes are hazardous and make the water bodies inhabitable for fish
  • Inadequate capital – Most fishermen use traditional methods which reduces their catch
  • Inadequate transport – Due to the poor maintained roads the fishermen don’t reach the market on time
  • Introduction of new species – This introduction has affected the breeding of the indigenous fish
  • Presence of weeds – Weeds like hyacinth traps the fishing boats hence the areas are avoided

 

  1. WILDLIFE AND TOURISM
  2. i)  P – Sibiloi

Q –  Serengeti

R  – Murchison falls

 

. a) National park Game reserve
  • Its fenced off
  • Managed by the central government
  • There’s  no fence ground it
  • Managed by  the local authority of the area they are located
  1. b) – Establishment of game parks

– Outlawing illegal hunting  and trade in game trophies

– Setting  up of wildlife protection agencies

– Public education campaigns

– Protecting the endangered species

– Animal translocation programmes

– Encouraging the  formation of wildlife  clubs and societies in institutions

 

  1. a) Game reserves are areas where wildlife  is protected  but  some limited human activity

may be allowed while  game  park are gazetted regions  where settlements   hunting  and

cutting of   plants  is no allowed  whatsoever

  1. b) – poaching  by  illegal hunters has reduce the population  of animals

– pollution caused  by industrial  and  domestic refuse has greatly affected marine life

– soil erosion due to improper  farming  methods has led to  degradation of  wildlife  habitat

 

  1. a) Balance  of payment is the difference between visible exports and imports and also

invisible   exports and inputs in the value of trade taking place between two countries.

  1. b) – They are perishable.
  • Some are bulky making transportation difficult.
  • Are of low value
  • They are exhaustible/supply may fluctuate negatively depending on season.
  • Inadequate capital/ for expansion since a large capital outlay is needed.
  1. a) – Remoteness caused by poor means of transport
  • Insecurity in the areas
  • Human wildlife conflict where man kills wildlife
  • Hostile climate e.g. drought which leads to death of wildlife
  • Settlement in the people in places meant for game parks and reserves

. b)    –  Negative attitudes towards local tourism limits the number of people who engage in tourism

  • Inadequate local campaigns and advertisement of tourist attractions/ special packages lead to low public awareness
  • Familiarity with the tourist attractions among the local people makes them fail to appreciate their beauty and value
  • Insecurity from poachers in national parks and game reserves scare people away from visiting them
  • The high cost of accommodation in the game lodges discourages local tourism
  • The roads leading to tourist sites are poorly maintained, discouraging people from visiting

such sites

  1. a) – Poaching which has led to decline in the number of some animal species.
  • Encroachment into conserved land by human settlement.
  • Drought in the National Parks and game Reserves which sometimes cause death of wild animals
  • Overgrazing in the National parks and game reserves cause soil erosion.
  • Inadequate capital has made it difficult to adequately conserve wildlife.
  • Over-exploitation of water resources e.g. fish, seaweeds which pose danger of extinction
  • Migratory behaviour of wild animals which makes it difficult to eradicate /control occurrence of pest and diseases.
  1. b) – Political neutrality which removes any travel restrictions to the country
  • Fluency in many languages that enable easy communication accessible
  • Hospitality of the Swiss that encourage tourists.
  • Trained personnel who provide excellent services.
  • Effective systems which make it easy for transaction to be made

 

 

 

 

  1. ENERGY
  2. a) – Saudi Arabia Ö
  • IraqÖ
  • IronÖ
  • KuwaitÖ
  • United Arab Emirates/ Abu Dhabi/ Bahrain/ Bahrain IslandÖ
  • Qatar Ö
  1. b) – Earning foreign exchangeÖ
  • Improvement of hospitals and schoolsÖ
  • Development of manufacturing industries e.g. petrol chemicalsÖ
  • Creates employmentÖ
  • Development of towns and citiesÖ
  • Incomes/ profits have made the countries have high per capita incomeÖ
  • Revenues and royalties earned from oil have enabled those countries to invest abroad thus increasing their wealth Ö
  1. a) – A multi purpose project is a project that serves more than one purpose e.g. HEP,

irrigation, fishing Ö

  1. b) – Seven forks projectÖ
  • Kariba projectÖ
  • Aswam high dam projectÖ
  • Akosombo dam projectÖ
  • Cobra Basa projectÖ
  1. a i) The sun, wind, water, wood, waves and tides, geothermal steam, biomas and animal
  2. ii) – It is always available as long as it is blowing
  • It is cheap source as we do not pay for it
  • It is clean source which does not pollute environment
  • It can be produced on small scale for local consumers
  • The land occupied by windmills can also be simultaneously used for cultivation of crops
  1. b) i) Geothermal power is lelectricity which is generated form the earth’s internal heat

that reaches  the surface though geysers and hot springs

  1. ii) – It is relatively cheap to produce

– Generation of electricity if continuous because steam is continuously being produced

naturally

– The sot of operating of geothermal plant is relatively low

– Geothermal steam is renewable source

– It is a clean source of energy which does not pollute he environment

– it helps reduce over-dependence on exhaustible sources such as fossil fuels

.c) – Government bureaucracy and political interference

– Inadequate capital for investment

– Lack of skilled labour

– Inadequate technology

  1. d) – People are being encouraged to use energy-saving devices such as the energy-saving

Stoves

– the government is encouraging the use of alternative sources of energy such as wind, the sun   and biomass.

– there is development of wood fuel programe through a forestation ad reforestation involving     planting of quick-growing trees.

– The government uses consumer prices to discourage unnecessary uses of oil as fuel

– People are being encouraged to switch off electrify gadgets when they are not being used

– People are also encouraged to have proper maintenance of motor vehicles to reduce the    amount of fuel consumed

  1. a i) – Refers to the chain of negative reactions emanative from a cute shortage of

essential energy

  1. ii) – Over reliance on one source of energy (oil)
  • High increase in oil prices by oil producing countries
  • Hoarding of oil to create artificial shortage leading to skyrocketing of prices
  • Depletion of fossil fuels
  • War which hinder mining and supply of oil to the world market

b i) – Coal

– Uranium

– Petroleum

  1. ii) – Turkwel power project

– Sondu Miriri project

iii)    – Steep gradient that allowed fast flow of water (water falls) to turn tubing to produce

Electricity

  • Permanent source of water from RTana which provided plenty and regular supply of water to turn turbines and provide electricity throughout the year
  • Sparse population in the region which reduced the cost of resettlement
  • Impermeable soils in the region which reduce water loss from the reservoir through see page
  • Presence of hard basement rock which provided firm foundation for construction of

dams

  1. a) –  Inexhaustible
  • Versatile- many uses
  • Reduces dependence on oil
  • Cheap/ free access everywhere
  • Minimum maintenance cost
  • Environment friendly
  • Can be stored

. b)                   P- Masinga

Q – Kamburu

R – R. Kindaruma

. c)    – Industrial growth – creation of employment/ goods

– Transport – employment/ enables trade

– Agriculture e.g. tractors e.t.c. – food production

– Water supply – industrial use

– Health e.g. X- rays – healthy work force

. d i)           – Reduced industrial production – shortages/ lose of employment

– Increased prices/ fares – limits purchase/ travel

– Domestic problems e.g. darkness/ cooking e.t.c. reduced standards of living

. ii) – Put off gadgets not in use

– Keep gadgets in good working condition

– Use of public transport

– Increase capacity of public vehicles

– Better roads – avoid traffic jams e.t.c.

– Use fewer lighting bulbs

– Minimise outdoor advertising i.e. bill boards

– Energy saving jikos/ stoves

– Use low capacity cars

6 .        a) – Renewable sources of energy are those sources that are continually being replaced

or  regenerated.

–  They are considered inexhaustible

b i)  – Presence of steep gradient of where there is a waterfall through out the year to

make the  operations economical

  • Hard basement rock to provide a firm foundation for the construction of a dam and accommodate weight of the reservoir
  • Presence of a deep valley-where there is a deep valley or river gorge, it provides space for the reservoir therefore saves on the costs of constructing a dam.
  • Presence of non-porous rocks to prevent seepage of water from the reservoir
  1. ii) – Adequate capital to develop more plants in Olkaria and other potential areas
  • Low level of technology in exploitation of geothermal
  • Economical imbalance between the cost of setting up a station and the subsequent power outlay hence need for more stations.
  • Potential areas are scattered and located in remote sparsely populated areas which are not potential markets for electricity produced
  • High transmission costs of the potential markets

c i) – It leads to an increase in prices of imports and other locally manufactured goods.

  • Third world countries spend huge sums of money on importation of crude oil
  • Affects balance of trade since earnings from exports will be lower than imports.
  • Results into inflation since the government passes the costs to consumers
  • Oil crisis lowers GDP of third world countries since there will be more expenditure than investments
  • It causes recession making an economy unable to create more jobs
  • Causes a rise in living standards of people
  • Increase production costs in other industries

c .ii)  –   Reducing the consumption rate of energy by encouraging people to put off

electricity when   not in use

  • Rationing of power by the distributing company
  • Encouraging the use of public vehicles, proper maintenance of vehicles to cut down on the amount of petroleum used/consumed
  • Encouraging the use of alternative sources of energy like biogas and solar energy that can be renewed hence saving on non-renewable energy sources.
  • Ensuring the development of energy saving devices e.g. jikos which use wood/charcoal
  • Development of industrial machines which can use coal that is cheaper as an alternative form of energy
  • Reduction of taxes on gas and solar panels to cut down on the use of wood fuel
  1. (a) – Leads to increase in prices of imports which  result in material shortage lowering of

the gross  domestic products (GDP) and creates a recession hence economy cannot

be able to create   more jobs

– Leads to inflation   i.e. the rise of  prices of various  commodities leading to reduced

consumption of goods and services hence drop in profits

– Increase in price of other forms of energy due to higher transport and production cost

– Decline in  agricultural production due to decrease in  and under maize and wheat and

reduced tourist activities due to the hike in oil prices that result in higher transport costs.

air fares rise  steeping making it expensive for tourists  to travel

– Depletion of foreign exchange reserves due to the increase in the oil import bill, the

country  spends a lot of its revenue on purchase of unrefined oil

– Environmental degradation  due to search for alternative  sources of energy hence

demand for harcoal and wood fuel causing deforestation and soil erosion

  1. b) – To conserve energy means the efficient utilization of energy to avoid wastage

– Encouraging he use of solar for heating and lighting

– Encouraging Kenyans to put off electricity gadgets when they are not being used

– Proper maintenance of motor vehicles

– Encouraging the use of public transport instead of personal cars

– Encourage the use of energy saving jikos /stores to reduce wood fuel used

 

  1. a) Is usually portrayed as a question of price and supply uncertainties and the rapid

depletion  of fossil fuels

  1. b) – Destruction of forest as alternatives source of energy

– Promote erosion due to deforestation

– Destabilize ecological balance

– Facilitate desertification due to deforestation

  1. a) – Oils.

– Natural gas.

– Coal.

  1. b) – Kenya would save foreign exchange it used to spend on oil inputs and channel the

funds to  projects.

– More industries would be established because industrial fuel would be

cheaper/increase in investments. .

– More job opportunities would be created in the oil sector and other related industries

thereby  improving standards of living of Kenyans. .

– Transport costs would reduce leading to cheaper commodities in the market. .

– Kenya would earn more foreign exchange through oil exports and these earnings used

to develop other sectors of the economy. .

– Infrastructure of social amenities improved leading to better standards of living.

  1. c) – The government is encouraging the use of alternative sources of energy such as ,

Geothermal  biomass, wind & sun.

– The government is developing modified programmes through afforestation,

reafforestation &   planting of fast-growing trees.

– Controlling importation of vehicles with high engine capacity.

– People are encouraged to use energy saving jikos.

– A lot of emphasize is being put on protecting the existing forest by resettling people

]who have   settled on forest land.

– Encouraging the use of public transport by improving it so as to reduce the number of

private   cars on the roads.

 

  1. i) – Conducting reconnaissance

– Preparing relevant tools & equipment.

– Preparing working schedule.

– Forming groups.

– Content analysis/doing more research.

  1. ii) – Direct observation.

– Interviewing.

– Administering Questionnaire.

– Photographing/filming.

iii) – Lighting.

– Heating.

– Powering machines.

  1. a i) – Coal

– Natural gas

– Uranium

– Petroleum  products/oil

  1. ii) – a  large  and constant volume of water harvested  from large  river with large volume of

water through out  the year

– a deep narrow valley/gorge to minimize the construction  cost.

– Sparse population  in order to minimize relocation/resettlement cost

– A fall  water /water fall-water falling  from a high  point  to supply  force required  to

rotate   the  tribunes

– A hard basement to reduce the amount of water that will seep into the ground and

provide     storing foundation  for the dam

– Adequate capital for   dam construction, transmission of power and compensation

displaced  people

b i) Energy  crisis is  the price  and supply uncertainties that are  usually accompanied

by the rapid  depletion  of fossil fuels

  1. ii) –  overdependence on  oil  and its  products

– depletion  of wood  fuel

– exhaustion and deepening  of coal mines

– artificial shortages cause  when some  countries decide to conserve their  resources

– wastage and misuse of energy

– wars/disagreements within oil producing  countries

iii)  – every crisis has led to petroleum price adjustment causing a general inflation

and  the prices  of various commodities.

– Some industries in the  economy are affected   to a points where  they lay  off  some of

their  staff

– The price increase usually  leads  reduced  consumption of goods and services leading

to a drop in profits

  1. a) – Petroleum

– Gas

  1. b) –  Fishing
  • Irrigation
  • Industrial/ domestic use
  • Water ways
  • Tourism
  • Regulate river flow
  • Water storage
  1. c) – There could have been bumper harvest of maize locally.
  • There might have been sufficient food for all.
  • The country may not have experienced famine to necessitate emergency importation.

d i)   –   Rift Valley

  • Western
  • Central

d ii)  –   Maize stalk  is used as cattle feeds.

  • Cobs /stalk is used as fuel.
  • Grain is used as human food.
  • Industrial material – oil.

 

  1. a) E – Owen falls Dam in Uganda

F – Akosombo Dam in Ghana

G – Kariba dam in Zambia/ Zimbabwe

  1. b) Renewable sources of energy are those that have the capacity to be regenerated/ reused

e.g.  sun, wind, water while non-renewable sources of energy are those that can be

exhausted if  not well managed such as coal, petroleum and natural gas

  1. c) – Availability of large volume of water from the River Nile
  • Presence of a natural water fall, the Owen falls; to turn the turbines
  • Presence of a hard basement rock to support the weight of the reservoir
  • Availability of a ready market for the power from the surrounding high population
  1. d) – High seasonal fluctuations in the flows of the river regime especially in times of drought
  • Inadequate capital since H.E.P require high capital outlay which many African countries lack and they rely heavily on foreign aid
  • Poor maintenance of machinery at power production stations caused by inadequate capital to buy spare parts for the machines
  • Siltation of reservoirs caused by poor farming methods upstream and lack of machinery to remove the silt from the reservoirs
  • Small markets for HEP hinder production due to high poverty level of the population found in the counties
  • The bigrivers such as Niger, Nile, Volta, Zambezi and Orange have their waters reduced by
  • evaporation because they pass across dry regions
  1. INDUSTRY
  2. – Created variation in prices of petroleum products
  • Led to mushrooming of many petroleum products dealers
  • Encouraged importation of refined petroleum products
  • Caused frequent price adjustments by oil dealers
  • Created widespread / availability of petroleum products

 

  1. a) Industrial inertia is the tendency of an industry to maintain its location and activities

after   factors of its initial location have ceased

  1. b) – Presence of an already established transport system

– Availability of skilled labour

– Utilization of out-puts of other plants as raw material

  1. c) – it would  encourage setting  up of  industries in the  areas thus stimulation

decentralization  of induction

– it  would  reduce the cutting  down  of trees and  electricity  would be available  for

domestic    use.

– It would attract/improve social amenities in rural area reducing the need for people to

move    to urban areas

– Most people would invest in the rural area which would led to higher standards of living

– It would encourage development of horticultural farming  to  have ideal  storage f

perishable    products

  1. a) -it is the inability of an industry to move from an area  through original  location factors

here  changed/exhausted/are  no longer existing

  1. b) – it has resulted in pollution leading to environmental deterioration

– it has led to rural-urban migration depriving the  source  area able bodies  people

– it  has led to un even economic development

– other economic activities e.g. agriculture  production have  been  underrated in  favour of

industrial  activities

– due  to technological   advancement  some people have been  rendered jobless

  1. a) An industry is an enterprise or a commercial profit making undertaking while a factory

refers to the structures or buildings which may house an industry

  1. b) – Transport

– Communication

– Banking

– Insurance

– Trade

 

  1. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
  2. a i) – Demand

– Availability of infrastructure

– Topography/ terrain

– Capital availability

– Political factor

– Historical factors

– Climate

  1. ii) – Difficult terrain – This makes it difficult to develop transport and communication

i.e the great  rift valley, the rugged scarps inselberg and numerous rocks out crops

– Harsh environments – e.g. Sahara desert and many isolated others

– The harsh desert climate associated with low population. Suvch makes it

uneconomical to   construct the transport and communication facilities

– Non – navigable rivers

This is due to

  1. Fluctuating water levels
  2. Presence of rock outcrops
  3. Rugged terrain i.e. many rivers have rapids waterfalls

(b)   i) A – L. Michigan

B – L. Huron

C – L. Erie

  1. ii) – To provide cheap water transport for bulky commodities like coal and iron ore to

industrial   centres around the great lakes

  • To shorten the route to external markets especially for wheat from Canadian prairies and manufactured goods from the Great lakes
  • To expand manufacturing industries along the entire route, provide employment and develop towns
  • Increase agricultural production and tourism
  • Open up this part of America for international trade
  • To easy strain on American railways
  • To increase HEP production along parts of the Seaway e.g. at Niagra waterfall and at dams constructed along the route

iii) – The long sault and Lachine rapids between Ontario and Montreal hindered

navigation. aterfalls e.g. Niagra was preserved for HEPand tourist attraction. This

was solved by           construction of alternative route i.e. Welland canala                                      – Shallow ports e.g. Montreal that could not handle large ships – they were dredged and

deepened

– Problems of trans- shipment along the seaway causing delay. Seaway has been

widened to accommodate large ships and these can now sail through the water

way without stopping

  1. c) – Reduces deterioration of Nairobi – Mombassa highway due to reduction of tankers

-Has reduced cases of accidents especially on Nairobi – Mombasa highway

– Very fast and convenient means of transporting such highly risky products since the products  are firmly sealed in the pipe

– Less labour used after installations i.e. cuts down on labour costs

– It cuts down on occurrences of fuel spillage and pollution causes by derailment or

accidents on trail or roads

– Different kinds of petroleum products for various industrial and domestic uses can be

conveyed one pipeline

– Ensures constant supply of petroleum

  1. d) – It has promoted international cooperation created by no distance

– has led to expansion of trade for aircraft goods especially those with perishable goods

to international market without delay

-Has provided many people with employment opportunities e.g. pilots, engineers e.t.c.

– has resulted in loss of life especially when passenger plane crashes people die in large

numbers

– It has resulted into environmental pollution through discharge of wastes and fuel into

the space

– Has led increased terrorism through plane jacking

  1. a i) Transport is the movement of goods and people from one place to another
  2. ii) Road, pipe land, railway

b i) N – 500 canal

Q – New York state Barge canal.

Lakes marked    O – Lake Michigan                             P – Lake Erie

Port marked        M – Duluth.

  1. ii) – Accessibility to raw materials which has led to extensive industrial development in

the area.

  • Cheap means of transport in import and exports has encouraged interval and international trade.
  • Provision of H.E.P from the dams f or both domestic and individual use.
  • Growth of port and towns like Duluth etc. have become points for various economic activities.
  • The sea way is a tourist attraction which generate income in the region.
  • Employment opportunities have been created in the transport industry thus raising the living standard of the local people.
  • The lakes and the dams are a source of water for both domestic and industrial use.
  • The two countries earn some revenue from toll charfes levied on ships that use the route
  1. c) – Communication enhances trade
  • Many people are employed in the communication sector.
  • It promotes international and domestic tour ism.
  • Governments disseminate information through the media.
  • Communication promotes international understanding which lead to increased trade thus boosting economic development.
  1. – African governments do not have adequate capital for modern transport

equipment/system.

  • Stiff competition from well established air lines in the developed countries.
  • High insurance cost of planes discourages investment in air transport.
  • Mismanagement of African national air lines incur huge losses.
  • Some regions in Africa are not served by direct flights and thus increases the cost of travelling to passengers.
  • Small/low volume of passengers and cargo makes it expensive for some airlines to operate.
  • Insecurity in some parts of Africa is also discouraging the use of air transport.
  1. a) Communication is the exchange of information, ideas a, messages or opinions among

people.

  1. b) –    Liberalization of airwaves/licensing of more private radio stations/TV stations.
  • Introduction of the fiber optic cable to enhance communication via internet /e-mail fax (telefax)
  • Licensing many companies to provide cell phone services.
  • Liberalization of the press.
  • Expansion of telephone facilities.
  • Liberalization of postal services.
  • High competition from faster and more efficient electronic mail.
  • High cost of installation.
  • Vandalism of telephone equipment.
  • Mismanagement
  • Poor reception /overlapping of telephone line.
  1. c) – High competition from faster and more efficient electronic mail.
  • High cost of installation.
  • Vandalism of telephone equipment.
  • Mismanagement
  • Poor reception /overlapping of telephone line.
  1. a) – Trade would grow and develop in Kenya

– There will be more diplomatic ties with rest of East African states.

– More Kenyans will get employment in other East African countries

– Kenya would earn more revenue paid y the users form East African states

  1. b) –  Inadequate road signs make the drivers to cause accidents

– Slippery roads lead to accidents

– pot-holed roads surface cause vehicles to breakdown

– Traffic jams, especially in urban centres cause delays

– Narrow roads/bridges makes the drivers to strain and cause accidents

– Inadequate drainage system of roads especially in towns cause accidents

  1. a i) – Road

– Railway

  1. a ii) – Fluctuations/ interruptions e.g. freezing

– Obstacles – usually unseen

–   Limited network

– Incase of accident loses are certain and enormous

– Relatively slow

– Expensive – ports/ habours/ facilities

– May be in uneconomical areas

–   Contribute to water pollution

  1. b) – Influence of choice of location of economic activities – moving of raw materials/ finished

Products

– Expands markets size – possible to move goods and transfer information

– Employment creation – reduce unemployment/ improve living standards

– Information/ movement hence tourism hence forex

– Revenue through tax – development

– Dissemination of information brings about change

– Leads to urbanization

. c)       – Creation of trans Africa high ways to increase connectivity

– Creation of international railways to increase connectivity

– Regional economic integration to increase trade hence the need for networks

– Establishment of natural networks and transport/ communication companies to increase

local transport/ communication

d     i) – It is an artificial water way

  1. ii) – Suez

– Panama

 

 

 

  1. a i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. ii) – Easy to construct/draw

– Easy to compare

– Easy  to read

– Give clear  visual impression

– Depict data more  accurately

 

  1. b) (6000-4800) = 1200x100

4800               4800

=25%

  1. c) – African countries have railways of different gauges which make it difficult for them to join

– The counties were colonized by different European powers who constructed railways to

transport raw  materials from  the interior  to  the  ports within their own  colonies

– Political difference /different political ideology /political stability among Africans

countries hinder efforts to construct railway line to link them

– African counties produce similar goods hence there is limited trade between them and

this  oes not warrant  them  to  construct  rail way lines

– Railways are expensive to construct/inadequate capital and hence expensive to construct

– Parts of Africa are unproductive so it would be uneconomical to construct railway lines

– Variation in train has hindered the development of various lines

  1. d) – narrow  roads where heavy traffic limit ease of movement  and overtaking

– the  pot-holes sections of the roads  may cause  tyre burst/vehicle breakdown /may

make  drivers who are avoiding  potholes crass vehicles

– The narrow bridges may cause vehicles to crash

– Sub-standard surface may cause vehicles to skid/overturn

– Dusty roads ay reduce visibility leading to accidents

– 3 – muddy roads during rainy seasons may cause vehicles to collide

  1. . a i) –   News papers and magazines
  • Radio and television
  • Telephone/mobile phones
  • Internet
  • Carrier service
  1. ii) –  Provide a reliable continuous flow of the commodity being transported
    • It is relatively cheap/inexpensive to operate
    • It is a safe mode of transporting oil, gas and water
    • Are free from accidents/accidents are minimal
    • It does not pollute the environment unless there’s a leakage
  1. bi) –     Airports are very expensive to build
  • Buying and maintaining the aircraft is a very expensive venture
  • In case of accidents there are usually few survivors and the losses are very high
  • It is very expensive to travel by air
  • The transport of bulky goods on planes tedious is and expensive
  • The government requires a lot of lend to put up airports
  • The cost of insuring plane is very high
  • Running airlines requires skills and personnel
  1. ii) – Creation of employment opportunities as they are industries. This leads to raising the

standard  of living of the people.

  • Promotes international and domestic tourism hence earns foreign exchange to the counties concerned
  • Expansion of new trade areas ad markets hence boosts industrial, commercial and agricultural activities hence development
  • Leads to increased mobility of labour thus reducing cases of labour shortages in industries and other sectors
  • It has promoted international understanding as people are able to interact and learn about each other
  • It generates income for the government and the people of the country. The income earned boosts the economic development of the country
  • Growth and development of different settlements is influenced by the availability of transport networks. As town develop other facilities expand  hence economic development

c i) – To regulate the difference water levels along the sea way through dredging

  • To smoothen the river channels by removing the existing rock out crops, rapids and small
  • To regulate the flow of st. Lawrence River through the construction of dams and locks
  • To promote trade and industrialization in the two countries
  • To remove the silt that was brought about by depositing between lakes Erre and Huron
  1. ii) – Soo canals
  • Welland canal
  • Trent canal
  • New York state barge canal
  1. a i) (i) Lake marked P – L. Erie
  2. ii) River marked Q – Deroit river.

iii) Canal marked R – Soo Canal

  1. iv) Part marked S – Dulult.
  2. b) – Provides easy means of transport for both imports and exports, thus encouraging

internal and    external trade.

– It has led to growth of parts and towns along its course.

– Due to accessibility top raw materials, there has been industrial development in the area.

– The dams along the route provide hydro-electric power for industrial and domestic use.

– The sea way is a tourist attraction which generates income in the region.

– The sea way has created employment opportunities in the transport and industrial

sector   raising the standards of living of the people in the area.

–  Tariffs charged earns the country incomes.

  1. c) – Most rivers in Africa pass through different climatic regions with alternating wet and dry

seasons. This makes the volume of water fluctuate from season to season making it

difficult   to use the rivers.

– Many rivers in Africa have rapids and water falls which hinder the movements of vessels.

– Some rivers in Africa have floating vegetation that makes if difficult for vessels to move

through them.

– Many rivers in Africa are either short, too shallow or too swift making navigation on

them   difficult.

– Rivers are affected by siltation at their mouths and along their courses. This reduces its

depth  required for the vessels to move.

– African countries have insufficient capital to use in the development of water ways,

ports and   for purchasing vessels.

– African countries have inadequate technology. This hinders the process of developing

river   transport.

– Some rivers in Africa flow across different countries. This calls for negotiation between

countries concerned. This hinders the development of river transport.

– Most of the rivers pass through unproductive areas making it uneconomical to develop

d i) – Liberalization of airwaves/licensing of more private radio stations (T.V. stations).

– Introduction of E- mail /internet/ Fax. e.t.c

– Introduction of mobile phones/cell phones/pagers.

– Expansion of telecommunication facilities to new areas.

– Liberalization of postal services.

 

  1. ii) -Development of other faster and more efficient means of communication e.g. electronic

mail  has  led to reduces use of telephones.

– High costs of installation and maintenance of telephone lines limit the number of the

subscribers.

– Vandalism of the telephone equipment renders most of the telephone services

unavailable to  would be users.

– Mismanagement in the organization that provides telephone services has made it

difficult to   expand the services to many areas of the country.

– Poor reception/overlapping of the telephone lines limit the use of  the facility/description

by   natural hazards.

– Lack of modernization of telephone in some areas causes delay and discourages the

use of  telephones.

  1. (a) Is the parking of goods in large standardized box – like structure which once filled

in a factory /exporter can be transported

  1. b) – Saves space in ships as their dimension is more or less uniform.

– It speeds up the process of handling goods hence saves time.

– It is relatively cheap as it requires little labour.\reduce loss of goods as they are sealed

at the  exporter premises and delivered to the importer without the seal being broken.

– Reduces loss of goods through breakages and spoilage.

– Checking of goods is fairly easy.

10 .    ( a) (i)  – Facilitates faster business transactions due to fast means of transport hence

increasing   volume of trade

  • Through M- Pesa and M- Kesho it has facilitated money transfer for business hence increasing trade transactions and investment
  • It has created employment which improves the living standards of the people
  • The company pays taxes which are used to improve other sectors of the economy
  1. ii) – Facilitates theft cases/ aids stealing
  • It is expensive to acquire the device and to maintain it
  • Health associated risks e.g. hearing impairment and cancer
  • Can easily be lost
  • Lack of network coverage in some areas
  • Noise pollution over ringing
  1. b) – Most rivers are seasonal
  • Many major rivers are unnavigable due to presence of water weeds, cataracts and water falls
  • Meanders on some rivers make the distance longer than land routes
  • Many rivers flow through empty or inhospitable lands with little economic value
  • Siltation especially near the river mouth makes the channels shallow

c )   – Construction of super high ways where by each country is responsible for

construction of the stretch within her national boundaries to improve linkage

of countries

– Establishment of regional trade blocs that spearhead the development and

management   of transport network among member states ensures good transport

network in Africa

  • Negotiations among leaders of various African nations to provide security to avoid high way robbery
  1. TRADE
  2. a) – Bilateral trade
  3. b) –  Low earnings due export of agricultural products and raw materials which have low value   Heavy expenditure due to importation of manufactured goods which are expensive
  • Unpredictable production since agriculture she relies on for export depends on climate which is unreliable
  1. a) – Bilateral

– Multilateral

  1. b) – Similar products

– Limited transport/ communication links

– Colonial patterns of trade

– Limited manufactured goods

– Prohibitive tariffs to protect local industries

  1. ( a) –  Scarcity of goods
  • Inadequate capital supply
  • High costs of getting trading permits/licences
  • Lowly developed roads/transport network
  • Trade barriers
  • High cases of poverty among the people
  • Inadequate market buildings
  • Insecurity
  • Smuggling of essential goods
  1. b) – They have helped crate cooperation among member states

– Member states have a longer market for their goods

– The expanded market ha promoted industrial development

– Goods have been made cheaper for people in the region through reduction of tariffs

– Employment opportunities have been created through industrial development

– Member states are able to invest in joint development projects like railway construction.

–  Trade in the regions has boosted agricultural development

– The common market has made people of the member state enjoy a variety of commodities

– There is reduced reliance on goods and services from other parts of the world

  1. a) – To eliminate taxes on goods produced within the member countries.

– To enable the member states to increase use of their raw materials.

– To enable people in the region to interact and exchange ideas freely.

– To reduce unnecessary competition among member states.

– To promote transport & communication between the countries.

– To create a common market for the goods produced in the member countries.

– To establish a common bank COMESA bank to aid transaction.

  1. b) – Improving infrastructures.

– Joining trading blocs such as COMESA, EAC.

– Creating Export Processing Zones. (EPZ) to promote the volume of exports.

 

  1. a i) Visible exports are tangible goods sent o other countries for sale while invisible

export  are  transactions between countries which lead to monetary returns

  1. ii) -Tourism

-Financial services

-Transport services

-Loans/ grants/ Aids

 

b i)                 – COMESA

–  Southern African Development Community (SADC)

  1. ii) Berlin              Niger               Nigeria            Ghana

Burkina faso   Mauritania      Liberia

Mali                Guinea Senegal           Togo                Cape town

Cote de voire  Gambia           Guinea Bisau                          Cameroon

iii)- Encouraged the development of industries

-Phased out all customs and tariffs on goods originating within West Africa

-Improvement of tele- communication

-Exchange of technology

-Campaigned for the sale of petroleum from Nigeria to member states at reduced prices

 

 

  1. a) Balance of payment is the difference between visible exports and imports and also i

nvisible    exports and inputs in the value of trade taking place between two countries.                         b)   – They are perishable.

  • Some are bulky making transportation difficult.
  • Are of low value
  • They are exhaustible/supply may fluctuate negatively depending on season.
  • Inadequate capital/ for expansion since a large capital outlay is needed.

 

  1. a) Visible exports are tangible goods sent to other countries for sale while invisible

exports are transactions between countries which lead to monetary returns like

interest and   dividends   on the foreign investments                                                             b)    – Hinder growth of home infant industries due to stiff competition/ slows

industrialization

  • Creates a state of dependency on developed countries/ slows exploitation of national resources
  • Hinder diversification of the economy
  • The country experiences unfavorable balance of trade/ retards economic development
  • Whenever there is poor relationship with the trading partner the country experiences shortage of the import goods
  • The country spends her foreign exchange reserve on imports/ faces devaluation of her local
  • currency

 

 

  1. POPULATION
  2. a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. b) – Has a high life expectancy.
  • Has a large working population.
  • Has a low dependency ration.
  • Has a low fertility rate.
  • Has low death rate
  1. c) – Inadequate manpower making labour expensive.
  • Rural depopulation due to increased urbanization/leading to labour shortage.
  • High old age dependency ratio due to high life expectancy.
  • Under utilization of social amenities due to low birth rates.

d i) – mortality rate is the number of deaths in a population of 100 people per year.

d ii)  – Improving medical facilities and immunizing children to control disease.

  • Educating parent on child care during pre natal period.
  • Educating parents to have planned families.
  • Encouraging parents the benefits of breast feeding and balanced diet.

 

  1. a) –  Population census

– Sample surveys

  1. b) – Improved nutrition and medical care which lowered mortality and increased

fertility hence  leading births and longevity

  • Increase in early marriages which increased reproductive life span hence increase

in birth rate

  • Low level of family planning due to low awareness leading to large families hence rapid population growth
  • Many people were still entrenched in cultural beliefs which favour having large families for security investment hence rapid population growth
  1. c) – High literacy level and awareness on need to have small families
  • Most of the women go to school and spent more time in schools or colleges thus has reduced indulgence into sex or early marriages by most women
  • High abortion rate which damages the reproductive system
  • Misuse of family planning gadgets and drugs which damage the reproductive system
  1. d) – Early vaccination against polio, measles e.t.c.
  • Provision of free mosquito nets to expectant mothers
  • Free health care to all infants in government hospitals
  • Training of traditional aids to birth delivery on modern methods of birth delivery
  • Expansion of health facilities to all rural areas to increase access to health care
  • Employing nutritionists to educate mothers on better nutritional practices to evade child mortality

 

  1. a) – Population distribution is the way people are spread out on the land whereas

population  density is the number of people unit area of land.

  1. b) –     A high rate of unemployment.
  • High crime rate as people seek ways of supporting themselves.
  • High demand for social amentities.
  • The dependency ratio decreases.
  • High demand for food sometimes leading to food shortages.
  • Strain on natural resources and scarcity of land.

 

  1. a i) Life expectancy is the average age to which the people of a country expect to

live/the average age at which people die

  1. ii) –  The composition by sex
  • The size of population
  • Proportion of dependency ratio
  • Different age groups
  • The proportional males to females

b i)  – Population growth rate is high in Kenya and low in Sweden

  • Kenya’s population has a large number of young people below 20years of age while Sweden has a high medium age population
  • Death rate is high in Kenya and low in Sweden
  • The fertility rate is high in Kenya and low in Sweden
  1. ii) – Natural hazards e.g. floods force people to migrate to other areas for safety
  • Pastoralists migrate from one rural areas to another in search of water and food for their livestock
  • Land disputes make people move and settle elsewhere
  • Pressure on land makes people to move and buy land elsewhere for settlement
  • Insecurity in some areas forces people to move
  • Settlement schemes attract people to settle in them
  1. c) – Causes high dependency for social basic needs
  • Leads to high rates or unemployment
  • Leads to food shortages
  • Leads to land fragmentation and this decreases agricultural production
  • Leads to high rates of crime

 

  1. a) It is the fertility achieved after the abstinence that is continued, when the initial

fertility  was  broken.

b i)   –  Natural calamities

– Low nutritional standards/famine /lack of food

– Conflicts

– Other epidemics/diseases.

– Inadequate/poor medical facilities

– Road carriage.

  1. ii) – The sickness leads to absenteeism from work/reduced productivity.

– Money spent in treating the sick could be used for other economic activities.

– Deaths resulting from the disease lead to loss of economically productive

population.

– Care-takers at family level use moral time caring for the sick/orphans instead of

engaging in economic activities/high dependency ratio.

c )      – Production of similar goods

– Failure to remit annual subscriptions by members

– Different levels of industrialization

– Poverty among the population in the regions

– Poor transport and communication linkages

– Desire to [protect local industries by member countries

– Lack of common currency

 

  1. a i) Is the number of unresourceful people between zero to fourteen years and above

sixty  five years per every 1000 resourceful people

  1. ii) – High birth rate

– Low death rate

– Scarcity of employment opportunities

(b)   i) -Presence of large towns e.g. Kisumu

-High rainfall

-Fertile land

-High fertility rate

  1. ii) – High employment rate

– Pressure on social amenities e.g. schools

– Rural- urban migration hence overcrowdings

– Too many dependants

– Pressure on land

– Food shortages

. c)- Acceptance of family planning methods

-Career advancement among Swedish women

-Decrease in infant mortality

-Advanced living standards that ensure only a small family can be catered for

  1. a) Is the enumeration of the people in a given area and the compilation of demographic,

social and economic information of the population being enumerated at a given time

  1. b) – To determine the composition of the population

– To know the trends and levels of mortality and fertility

– To plan for provision of basic facilities

– To aid in creating new administrative units

– To estimate the dependency ratio

– To know the literacy level

– To know labour supply and predict any unemployment problems

 

  1. a) – Emigration is the movement of people out of their country and settling in another

while Immigration is the movement of people from another country into a country.

  1. b) – Higher dependency ration leading to low investment.

– Causes land fragmentation leading to food shortage.

– Shortage of water in urban centres.

– Leads to excessive tree felling for energy requirements and to pave way for settlement

and   agriculture.

– Congestion of social facilities such as schools and hospitals.

– Leads to increased unemployment.

 

  1. a) Population explosion is the abnormal increase in people in a region, thereby

overstretching  the available resources

  1. b) – To determine the composition of the population
  • To know the trends and levels of mortality and fertility
  • To plan for provision of basic facilities
  • To aid in making decisions regarding regarding the creation of new administrative
  • To estimate dependency ratio
  • To know the literacy level
  • To know labour supply and predict any unemployment problems

. c)  – Introduction of the national family planning programme through creation of national and

development (NCPD)

  • Introduction of adult education programme to check illiteracy and teach on importance of family planning
  • Creation of public awareness through mass media i.e. radios, TVs
  • Encouraging men and women to opt for voluntary sterilization and discouraging early marriages through legal action and education
  • Organizing family life seminars and public baraza’s

 

  1. SETTLEMENT
  2. a) A – Central Business District

B – Transitional zone.

C –  Zone of industry  and working class.

  1. b) – Has full buildings/sky scrappers.
  • Population density very high at low  at night.
  • Has high land value.
  • Mainly have officers and shops.
  • Is the jocal point of a town

 

  1. a) – nucleated

– dispersed/ scattered

  1. b) 1- Central Business District

2- Industrial Zone

3- Low class residential zone

 

  1. MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

1           i)   Land pollution Is the contamination of the land through improper disposal of waste

  1. ii) – Spraying of crops with chemicals contaminates the land by affecting soil

composition

– Careless dumping of domestic waste and industrial waste contaminates land

– Burning of vegetation during land

– Preparation leads to death of micro- organisms making the land unsuitable for plants to   survive

– Poor disposal of non- biodegradable material like plastic and polythene papers contaminates   the land

iii) – Bad Odour leading to air pollution

– Accumulation of domestic and industrial wastes on the road side blocks the drainage   system

– Mounds of wastes are a breeding ground for flies, mosquitoes and rodents which can

cause outbreak of diseases

– Injuries can result from broken bottles, rusted metals and iron

 

  1. a) ii) – Its best economic use of land because Agriculture does not do well in those areas.

– Population is low and this reduces conflicts between man and animals.

– It requires extensive land that is only available in those areas.

– It reduces the conflict of resettling people.

  1. b) – Polluted water cause death of aquatic animals.

– High concentration of organic and inorganic nutrients in water causes electrification

in   lakes.

– Water pollution causes diseases to animals

c i) – When a river contains excess waters which it cannot hold within its channel.

– When the level of the sea or lake rises due to increased rainfall.

– Exceptional heavy rainfall like El nino  results in excess water on land.

– When a dam built across a valley breaks, the water in the reservoir floods lower land

down stream.

– When massive earthquake occurs on the seabed – causes tsunami which causes

flooding in  coastal areas.

c ii) – Construction of dykes, dams and levees. These can be constructed across rivers to

control the  speed of water/amount of water flowing downstream.

– Reforestation on slopes and river banks reduces surface run off and erosion / increases

the  rate of water infiltration in the ground.

– Improving and diverting river channels.

– Shallow rivers can be dredged to increase their depth. /Rivers with meanders ca be

straightened to enable water flow swiftly./ Tributaries can be drenched to reduce the

volume  of water getting into the main river.

  1. d) – To sustain human life.

– To protect endangered species.

– For sustainable utilization of resources.

– For aesthetic value.

– For future generations/posterity.

– To curb global warming.

 

  1. a) – Hooting and roaring off engines by motor vehicles

– Reverting of machines in rolling mills and welding

– Banging of metal containers by Jua kali artisans

– High pitched music played in vehicles, dance and disco halls, homes and religious

gathering

– Aircrafts as they take off or land in airports

– Blasts from mines and celebrations e.g. Dawali

 

  1. b) – Rise in blood pressure and tension of muscles/physical stress

– Affects the nervous system causing neurosis and irritation

– Damage of eardrums causing deafness

  1. a) – Desertification

– Lightning

– Windstorms

– Pest and  diseases

– Pollution

 

  1. (a) – Earth quakes

b i)  – Nyando

– Nzoia

– Yala

– Kuja/Gucha

  1. ii) – the stagnant  water  becomes breeding  ground  for vectors that cause water related

diseases.

– Floods  cause  loss of property/lives

– Floods cause soil water logging which  lower crop production

– Floods wash away crops leading  to food shortages/famine

– Floods wash away bridges/roads/telephone lines/air field disrupting transport  and

communication

– People are dispatched  by  floods are made homeless

 

c)- the garbage  man result to foul smell/air pollution which  is  hazardous to human health

– when it rains  the dumped waste garbage  is washed to  rivers  causing  water pollution

– garbage can be a breeding  ground for rodents /flies/cockroaches which can cause

diseases   outbreak e.g. plague

– accumulation of garbage leads to blockage of roads/drainage  systems

– garbage  heaps are eye sore as they made the environment ugly

 

d i) –  burning waste materials

– digging pits  throwing rubbish

– minimizing  use of harmful  chemicals/use of organic  manure

– creating  public  awareness on the  dangers of land pollution  and how to control it

– recycling  of waste   materials

– government logislation against dumping

– setting up proper  garbage collections programmes

  1. ii) – strong winds destroy trees

– wind  blow off  roofs  of houses

– winds cause strong see storms and lead to boats capsizing/communication  lines  are

destroyed/destruction of transport  lines

– winds cause soil erosion

– winds spread air-borne  disease

– winds spread  bush  fires

 

  1. a i) S – Mt. Kenya Nationa Park

T- Amboseli Naitonal Park

U – Tsavo National Park

  1. ii) Malindi Marine park
  2. bi) – Pie-historic sites e.g. Gedi ruins
  • Sandy beaches
  • Caves, cliffs/coral reefs (coastal landforms)
  • Warm, sunny weather
  • People’s culture
  1. ii) – Ensures maximum use of less productive land e.g. arid and semi-arid regions
  • Source of foreign exchange through payment of fees at entry points/gates to parks/reserves
  • Creation of employment opportunities as guides in parks, lodges e.t.c.
  • Protection and conservation of endangered species e.g. rhinos, elephants e.t.c. for future generation/prosperity
  • Enhances research/promotes education in plants and animal species
  • For aesthetic purpose/recreation
  • Has stimulated the need to build roads and airstrips connecting parks with urban areas/opening up remote areas.
  • Promoted diversification of the economy from over-relying on agriculture to tourism

 

iii)  – Illegal hunting/poaching of wildlife/game leads to extinction of some animal species

  • Overstocking of wild animals leading to destruction of the natural environment/overgrazing
  • Frequent drought leading to loss of animals through starvation and death
  • Human wildlife conflict leading to destruction of crops and death of people, through high costs of compensation
  • Inadequate capital limits governemnt conservation effort especially to construct game parks
  • Pollution of the environment leading to loss of wildlife
  • Fire outbreaks which destroy vegetations/animals
  • Pests and diseases e.g feline immune deficiency virus that threatens lion population

 

  1. (a) – To get in contact with the park management and seek permission for the visit

-To identify and engage the services of a tour guide

– To identify the methods to be used in data collection

–  To formulate the relevant objectives and hypotheses

-To assemble the appropriate equipment for the study

– To help in estimating the cost of the study

– To prepare an appropriate work schedule

– To determine the appropriate routes to be followed

– To identify possible problems that may be experienced and ways of avoiding them

 

(b) – Offering incentives like reduced tariff rates by hotels during the low season for local people

– Lowering the entrance fees for local people into national parks and game reserves

– Encouraging employers to offer incentive holidays to their employees

– Promote domestic tourism through the media

– Encourage young people to tour their country by establishing wildlife clubs in schools

 

  1. a) –   Desertification.
  • Lightning
  • Wind storm
  • Pests and diseases
  • Pollution
  1. b) – Deforestation
  • Poor agricultural activities e.g overgrazing, monoculture, overcroping etc
  • Increase in population.
  • Bush fire
  • Global warming
  1. c) –    To ensure proper utilization of resources without damage.
  • To sustain human life since it wholly dependent on the resources for survivial.
  • To preserve the asthetic value such as landscape and vegetation of her environment.
  • To protect the endangered species of plants and animals.
  1. a) – Management of environment refer to the effective planning and control of the

processes that   could harm the environment while.

– Conservation of environment refers to the protection and presentation of natural

resources from destruction wastage or loss.

  1. b) – For sustenance of human life.
  • To protect endangered species.
  • For aesthetic value.
  • To interlize natural resources
  • For future generations.
  • To preserve cultural heritage.
  1. c)   – Gases from factories corrode roofs of houses.
  • Some poisonous gases lead to earth to form acid rain which is harmful to life.
  • Smog and smoke reduce visibility which way lead to road/air accidents.

 

  1. d) (i)  – Control soil erosion
  • Regular inspection of factories
  • Setting up recycling plants.
  • Treatment of sewage.
  • Managing garbage collect and disposal well.
  • Use of unleaded fuel
  • Proper legislation.

(ii )   – Age of the population

  • Social – economic status of the population.
  • Culture of the people.

 

  1. a)- Pollution is the contamination of the environment with substances which are harmful or – poisonous to human, plants and animal life.
  2. b) – Land /Soil/Ground pollution.
    • Water pollution
    • Noise pollution.

 

  1. a) – Flooding
  • Lightening
  • Pests/diseases
  • Hailstorms
  • Dusts storms
  • Landslides
  • Pollution
  • Soil erosion
  • fire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORM ONE WORK

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

  1. What is practical geography? (2mks)
  2. Name two branches of geography (2mks)
  3. Name any three study areas in human geography (3mks)
  4. Define the term environment (2mks)
  5. Explain three reasons for importance of studying geography (3mks)
  6. Name five human features (3mks)
  7. What is habitat (2mks)
  8. List six disciplines related to geography (6mks)
  9. Differentiate between each of the following:
  • Democracy and population geography
  • Economics and economic geography                                                            (4mks)
  1. Name two Greek words from which term geography originate (2mks)

 

CHAPTER 2

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

PAST KCSE QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC

 

  1. (a) State two effects of the rotation  of the earth                                                (2mks)
  • Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i)        Which movement of the earth is represented by the diagram?         (1mk)

(ii)       Give two effects of the movement represented by the diagram       (2mks)

  1. The diagram below represents the structure of the earth. Use it to answer question

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Name

(i)              The parts marked P and Q                                                      (2mks)

(ii)                         The discontinuity marked R                                                   (1mk)

 

(b) State three characteristics of the mantle                                                  (3mks)

 

 

 

 

 

  1. The diagram below shows the composition of the solar system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name the planets marked F and G                                                     (2mks)

(b)       State three effects of the rotation of the earth on its axis                 (3mks)

  1. a)         What is the solar system?
  2. b)         Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follow.

 

 

 

 

  1. i) What type of eclipse is represented by the diagram?
  2. ii) Name the features marked L and M
  3. (a) (i)        Give the two dates in a year during which the number of hours of

darkness is equal in both the north and south poles.

(ii)       Why do the lengths of days and nights vary from one part of the earth to another?

 

 

 

 

(b)       The diagram below shows the revolution of the earth around the sun. Use it to answer the questions that follow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i)         If the earth takes 366 days to make a complete revolution during a leap year, how long will it take to move from position 1 to position 4?

(ii)       What season is experienced in the southern hemisphere when the earth is in Position 1?

  1. Define the following,
  2. Solar system
  3. Galaxy

iii.       Star

  1. Asteroids (6mks)
  2. Differentiate between the following

(a)       Latitude and longitude

(b)       Dateline and international dateline

(c)       Meteors and Meteorite.                                                                      (6mks)

  1. State three differences between solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.                  (2mks)
  2. State four factors that support life on planet earth.                                       (4mks)
  3. (a)       List four effects of earth rotation.                                                     (4mks)

(b)       At Nairobi on longitude 37°E local time is 1 p.m. What time would it be at Sarissa on longitude 41 °E?                                                                           (4mks)

  1. (a)       Define equinox.                                                                                  (2mks)

(b)       State characteristics of summer solstice.                                                         (4mks)

  1. The earth is inclined to the ecliptic plane at an angle of….. and the axis is also inclined at an angle ….. to perpendicular line.                                              (4mks)
  2. Fill in the table from (a) – (f)                                                                         (10mks)

 

Property s/Layer Major constituent Thickness Density Temperature
Outer crust (a) iii. 16-24 kms (b)  
Inner crust ii. Magnesium S (c) 2.8-30 gms/cc  
Asthensophere i. Iron 2900 kms (d) 5000 C
Centrosphere ii. Nickle (e)   (f)

 

  1. State three weaknesses of the passing star theory.                                        (6mks)
  2. Differentiate between hydrosphere and atmosphere.             (4mks)
  3. Planet … 1… is seventh planet from the sun and is greenish in colour. Planet …2… takes shortest time to revolve round the sun about 88 earth day. Planet …3… and …4… are referred to as twin planets. Planet …5… takes about 11.86 earth years to revolve round the sun. All the planets have satellite orbiting round them except planet …6… and …7…             (7mks)
  4. Explain reasons for flattening and bulging of earth.             (4mks)
  5. State characteristics of winter solstice (4mks)
  6. Differentiate between summer solstice and winter solstice.             (4mks)
  7. (a)   What is an eclipse?                                                                            (2mks)
  8. Apart from planets name other heavenly bodies.
  9. What is a longitude? (2mks)
  10. State the effects of the elliptical shape of the earth’s orbit. (6mks)
  11. If the local time in Nairobi on longitude 37°E time is 10 p.m. What will the time be at Buchanan Liberia on longitude 10°W.? (4mks)

(a)       What is the effect of International Date Line on crossing the line? (4mks)

(b)       What is the angle of inclination of the earth axis from its orbit?                 (2mks)

(c)       Give four proofs that the earth is spherical in shape.                                    (8mks)

 

CHAPTER 3

WEATHER

  1. (a) How does a sea breeze occur?                                                ( 2 mks)

(b)      Use the map of Africa below to answer questions (b) (i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i)        Name the ocean currents marked H, J, and K                        (3 mks)

(ii)       State two effects of a warm ocean current on the adjacent

coastlands                                                                   (2 mks)

  1. (a) Name two theories of the  origin  of the earth                       (2 mks)

(b)       Name four layers of the earth’s atmosphere                         (4 mks)

  1. (a) State two conditions that are necessary for the formation  of fog.

(b)       The diagram below shows some types of clouds. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

 

 

 

 

(i) Name the clouds marked R

 

(ii) Give two weather conditions associated with cumulonimbus clouds

  1. a) the tables below represent rainfall and temperature of stations X and Y.

Use them to answer questions (a) and (b)

MONTHS J F M A M J J A S O N D
TEMPERATURE IN 0c 30 31 31 31 30 29 29 28 28 29 29 30
RAINFALL IN MM 250 250 325 300 213 25 25 25 100 275 380 200

 

MONTHS J F M A M J J A S O N O
TEMPERATURE IN 0C 21 20 20 17 15 13 12 13 15 16 18 20
RAINFALL IN MM 12 12 15 50 90 110 87 87 50 35 20 15

 

  1. a) (i) For each of the two stations calculate the mean annual temperature.

X         –

Y         –

(ii)   Calculate the annual rainfall for station Y

(iii)  On the graph paper provided, draw a bar graph to represent rainfall for station x. Use vertical scale of 1cm to represent 50mm

  1. b) Describe the climatic characteristics of station Y.
  2. a) The table below shows climatic data of a station in Kenya.

Use it to answer question (a)

 

Month Jan Feb Mar April May June Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp in oC 28.9 29.7 30.3 29.9 29.7 29.2 28.4 28.7 29.6 30.1 29.2 28.7
Rainfall in mm 9.0 8.0 21.0 49.0 25.0 9.0 20.0 10.0 4.0 10.0 17.0 11.0

 

  1. What is the annual range of temperature at the station?
  2. Calculate the total rainfall for the station.
  3. b) State three factors that influence climate.
  4. (a) Name two elements of weather that can be recorded at a school weather

station

(b)       Give three reasons why the recording of data at a school weather station

may be inaccurate

 

  1. (a) Describe a suitable site where you would locate a weather station in your

School                                                                                     (2 mks)

(b)       Give reasons why a Stevenson’s screen is:

(i)        Painted White                                                             (2 mks)

(ii)       Has louvers                                                                 (2 mks)

  1. Define relative humidity.                                                                   (2 mks)
  2. (a)       Identify four characteristics of convectional rainfall.                       (4mks)

(b)       State the difference between radiation fog and advection fog.         (4mks)

  1. (a)       Briefly describe how the six thermometers operate.                                     (5mks)

(b)       Three ways in which clouds are classified.                                       (3mks)

  1. (a)       Give three precautions to be taken when citing a weather station.   (3mks)

(b)       State three factors determining the amount of solar radiation reaching the earth’s surface.                                                                                    (3mks)

  1. Define the following terms:

(i)        Climate

(ii)       Relative humidity

(iii)      Weather forecasting

(iv)      Absolute humidity

(v)       Weather lore                                                                                       (5mks)

  1. State the advantages of studying weather through field work. (5mks)
  2. (a)       Describe how you would use the following apparatus during a field study.

Rainfall, maximum and minimum thermometers.                            (3mks)

(b)       Identify and explain the formation of the type of rainfall found in the Lake Region or Kenya.                                                                                (8mks)

(c)       Briefly write down two problems associated with the type rainfall above.

(4mks)

  1. (a)       What is weather forecasting?                                                             (2mks)

(b)       List four problems of weather forecasting.                                       (4mks)

(c)       State four ways in which weather forecasting is important to the human activities.                                                                                            (4mks)

  1. (a)       Explain three ways in which clouds influence weather.                   (3mks)

(b)       Use the data below to answer questions that follow.

Month of the year J

 

F

 

M

 

A

 

M

 

J

 

J

 

A

 

S

 

O

 

N

 

D

 

Temp in °C

 

25

 

26

 

26

 

24

 

23

 

22

 

21

 

21

 

22

 

22

 

22

 

22

 

Rainfall in mm

 

42

 

40

 

73

 

171

 

90

 

89

 

163

 

160

 

71

 

68

 

64

 

42

 

(i)        Calculate mean annual temperature

(ii)       Calculate annual rainfall

(iii)      Calculate annual range of temperature.

(iv)      Calculate the mean annual rainfall

(v)       Which is the wettest month?                                      (10 mks)

  1. (a)       Define 3 air mass.                                                                              (2mks)

(b)       Name types of air masses.                                                                 (3mks)

(c)       A mass of air at 15°C can hold 20gm/cm3 of moisture. The same air at the same temperature has 6gm/cm3 of moisture. What is its relative humidity?

(4mks)

  1. Name two instruments placed in the Stevenson Screen.                               (2mks)
  2. Why does sea breeze flow at night time? (3mks)

 

CHAPTER 4

STATISTICAL METHODS

  1. The table below shows petroleum production in thousand barrels per day for countries in the Middle East in April 2006. Use it to answer question (a)

 

Country Production in ‘000”

barrels

Iran

Kuwait

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Iraq

3800

2550

800

9600

2500

1900

 

  1. a) (i) What is the difference in production between the highest and the

lowest producer                                                                      (1mk)

(ii)       What is the total amount of petroleum produced in April 2006 in

the region?                                                                              (1mk)

 

  1. b) State three conditions that are necessary for the formation of petroleum                                                                                                                                     (3mks)

 

  1. The graph below shows percentage value of some export commodities from Kenya between 1999 and 2003. Use it to answer questions (a) and (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       (i)        What was the percentage  value of the tea exported in the year

2000?                                                                                      (2mks)

(ii)       What was the difference in the percentage values of the

horticultural products and coffee exports in 1999?               (2mks)

(iii)      Describe the trend of the value of coffee exports from 1999 to

2003                                                                                        (3mks)

(iv)      Explain three factors which may have led to the increased export earnings from horticultural produce in Kenya between years 1999 and 2003                                                                            (6mks)

(v)       Give three advantages of using simple line graphs to represent

data.                                                                                        (3mks)

(b)       State four reasons why Kenya’s agricultural export earnings are generally low                                                                                                      (4mks)

(c)       State five reasons why the common market for Eastern and southern Africa                                                                                                             (5mks)

  1. (a) Define the following terms

–           Statistics

–           Statistical data

–           Statistical methods                                                                 (6mks)

(b)       State two types of statistical data.                                                     (2mks)

(c)       Write down two types of questionnaires.                                          (2mks)

  1. (a) What factors must be considered in selecting methods of data collection.

(3mks)

(b)       Differentiate between discrete data and continuous data giving relevant examples.                                                                                            (4mks)

  1. (a)       What is sampling                                                                               (1mk)

(b)       State 3 types of sampling.                                                                  (3mks)

  1. (a) Name two main methods used in analyzing statistical data.                        (2mks)

(b)       What is the significance of statistics in geography?                                     (5mks)

  1. (i)        Name two types of graphs that you have learnt about.                     (2mks)

(ii)       What are the advantages of using graphs named above in representing statistical data? Give advantages.                                                      (4mks)

  1. (i)        What is a questionnaire?

(ii)       State four advantages of using questionnaires in collection of’ statistical data.                                                                                                    (4mks)

(iii)      Explain oral interview method.                                                         (2mks)

  1. Explain the following methods of data recording.

–           Tabulation

–           Photographing

–           Tape recording

–           Tallying

  1. What is data? (2mks)
  2. Marks 72, 60, 65, 70, 65, 80, 65, 70, 80, 84, 63, 75, 63, 71, 74

Use the data above to find out mean and mode.                                            (4mks)

  1. With the help of data above explain how median is obtained.                     (3mks)

 

CHAPTER 5

FIELD WORK

PAST KCSE QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC

  1. State two ways in which information collected during the field study would be useful to the local community.    2mks
  2. Your class is required to carry out a field study of a river. What would be the advantage of dividing the class into groups according to the stages of the long profile 3 of a river?
  3. What would be the disadvantages of   c using secondary data in this kind of a field study?
  4. You intend to carry out field study on population in the local open air market,

(i)        State three reasons why it would be necessary for you to visit the market

before actual field study.

(ii)       Give two methods you would use to collect information on pollution. ,

(iii)      State three follow up activities necessary for the study. -51

  1. You are supposed to carry out a field study on the uses of vegetation in the area around your school.

(a)       State three reasons why it would be necessary to visit the area before the day of the study.

(b)       Give four uses of vegetation you are likely to identify during the study.

(3mks)

(c)       Why is it necessary to sample part of the forest for the study?

  1. List three types of fieldwork.                                                                         (3mks)
  2. Explain the importance of field work.                                                           (5mks)
  3. Outline the procedure for carrying out field study.                                       (5mks)
  4. List some topics in physical geography on which you can carry out a field study.

(4mks)

  1. State five ways in which you would prepare for field study to a weather.   (5mks)
  2. What is the importance of carrying samples from the field to the school? (4mks)
  3. Formulate five suitable objectives for field study on a visit to a forest.      (5mks)
  4.  Discuss types of hypothesis.                                                                         (2mks)
  5. List five methods of data presentation. (5mks)
  6. Explain five problems one would encounter on field study in a forest? (5mks)
  7. Why is reconnaissance important?

 

CHAPTER 6

MAP WORK

  1. Study the map of Taita Hills (1:50,000) sheet 189/4 provided and answer the following questions

(a)       (i)        What is the bearing of the  peak of Mwatunga hill in grid square

3214 from the water tank in grid square 2619?                     (2mks)

(ii)       What is the length in kilometers of the section of the Mwatate – Voi railway line in the south – eastern part of the map? (2mks)

 

(b)       Draw a rectangle measuring 16cm by 12 cm to represents the area

enclosed by the Eastings 24 and 40 and Northings 20 and 30          ( 1 mk)

 

On the rectangle, mark and name the following features:

  • Mgange hills ( 1 mk)
  • A rock out crop ( 1 mk)
  • All weather road, bound surface ( 1 mk)
  • River Ruhia ( 1 mk)
  • Ronge forest ( 1 mk)

(c)       Using evidence from the map, explain three factors that have favoured the establishment of the Teita sisal Estates in the Southern part of the area covered by the map    ( 6 mks)

  1. Study the map of Nyahururu, 1: 50,000 (sheet 105/4) provided and answer the following questions

(a)       (i)        Give the six figure grid of the  junction where the road to

Ndaragwa (D 388) meets with the road to Nyeri & Nanyuki (B5)                                                                                                               (2mks)

(ii)       Calculate the bearing of point X from point Y                      (2mks)

(iii)      Name three physical features found along the line XY        (3mks)

 

(b)       (i)        Draw a square 12 cm  by 12 cm to represent the area enclosed  by

the Easting 10  and northing 10 to the  North- eastern  part of the

map                                                                                         (1mk)

(ii)       On the square, mark and label

  • The main river             (1mk)
  • All weather loose surface road                                             (1mk)
  • A forest (1mk)

 

(c)       Citing evidence from the map, explain two

  • Physical factors that may have influenced the location of Nyahururu town                                                                (4mks)
  • Factors that favour saw milling in the area  covered by the map                                                                                                    (4mks)

 

  1. Study the map of Taita Hills (150: 50,000 sheet 189\4) to answer the following

questions.

  1. a) What is the approximate height of the hill at the grid square 3926. (2mks)
  2. b) Measure the length of all weather 6 to roads (bound surface) from Wundanyi to southern edge of the area covered by the map.     (2mks)
  3. c) Citing evidence from the map describe the relief of the area shown.            (5mks)
  4. d) State differences between a map and a plan.             (2mks)
  5. e) Explain two importance of scale in maps.                                         (2mks)
  6. Study the map of Kisumu East (1:50,000) and answer the following questions.

(a)       (i)        What is the bearing of the trigonometrical station at grid reference

081980 from the rock antelop at grid reference 071992.      (2mks)

(ii)       Measure the length of the all weather road (bound surface) 1321, from, the junction at grid reference 974911 to the edge of the map, grid reference 947967.                                                           (2mks)

(b)       (i)        Describe the relief of the area covered by the map.

(ii)       Explain how relief has influenced the settlement in the area

covered by the map.                                                               (8mks)

(c)       Citing evidence give three economic activities carried out in the area

covered by the map.

(d)       Students from the school at Masago (grid square 0681) carried out field

study of the course of river Ombeyi.

  • State three findings they are likely to have come up with. (3mks)
  • Give three advantages of studying rivers through field work

 

CHAPTER 7

ROCKS AND MINERALS

  1. (a) Describe the following characteristics of minerals

(i)        Colour                                                                                     (2mks)

(ii)       Cleavage                                                                                 (2mks)

(iii)      Hardness                                                                                 (2mks)

(b)      (i)        Give two types of igneous rocks                                            (2mks)

(ii)       Explain three conditions necessary fro the growth of coral polyps                                                                                                                                      (6mks)

(c)       State four uses of rocks                                                                      (4mks)

(d)       You are planning to carry out a field study on the rocks within your school environment

(i)        Give two secondary sources of information you  would use to prepare for the field study                                                       (2mks)

(ii)       State why you would need the following items during the field study:

  • A fork jembe (1mk)
  • A polythene bag (1mk)

(iii)      Suppose during the field study you collected marble, sandstone and granite, classify each of these samples according to its mode of formation                                                                                (3mks)

  1. (a) State two characteristics of  sedimentary rocks                                (2mks)

(b)       Give two examples of chemically formed sedimentary rocks          (2mks)

  1. a) Name the type of rocks which results from the metamorphism of:

(i)        Granite

(ii)       Clay                                                                                        (2mks)

  1. b) Give two reasons why sedimentary rocks are widespread in the coastal plain of Kenya. (2mks)
  2. (a) (i)        What is a rock?                                                                       (2mks)

(ii)       Describe three ways through which sedimentary rocks are formed

  • Mechanically formed
  • Organically formed
  • Chemically formed (6mks)

(b)       Describe two process through which sedimentary rocks changer into metamorphic rocks

(c)       Give an example of each of the following types of igneous rocks

  • Plutonic rocks (1mks)
  • Hypabyssal rocks (1mks)
  • Volcanic rocks (1mks)

(d)       Suppose you were to carry out a field study of rocks within the vicinity of your school

(i)        Name three secondary sources of information you would use to prepare for the field study                                                      (3mks)

(ii)       State four activities you would carry during the filed study (3mks)

(iii)      State three problems you are likely to experience during the field study                                                                                       (3mks)

  1. (a) Differentiate between plutonic rocks and volcanic rocks

(b)       Describe how lava plateau is formed

(c)       (i)        Name three volcanic features found in the rift valley of Kenya

(ii)       Explain four negative effects of vulcanicity in Kenya

(d)       You intend to carry out a field study of a volcanic landscape

(i)        State four reasons why it is necessary to conduct a reconnaissance

of the area of study.

(ii)       During your field work, you intend to study volcanic rocks, state

why you would need the following items

  1. (a)       State two main conditions that influence the characteristics of igneous

rocks.                                                                                                  (2mks)

(b)       Write down three characteristics of sedimentary rocks.                   (3mks)

(c)       Name two examples of organic sedimentary rocks and where found in Kenya.                                                                                                 (2mks)

(d)       Name four examples of metamorphic rocks and state the original rock from which each was formed.                                                         (4mks)

(e)       Describe the importance of rocks to human activities.                     (5mks)

  1.       (a)       State with examples three classes of mechanically formed sedimentary

rocks.                                                                                                  (6mks)

(b)       Differentiate between regional metamorphism and contact metamorphism.

(4mks)

  1. (a) List two examples of extrusive igneous rocks.                                 (2mks)

(b)       Differentiate between extrusive and intrusive rocks giving an example in

each case.                                                                                            (2mks)

  1. What is a rock?                                                                                               (2mks)
  2. What is a mineral?                                                                                         (2mks)
  3. Describe changes that occur in sedimentary rocks when they are subjected to high heat and pressure.                                                                                           (4mks)
  4. Describe calcareous rocks.                                                                             (2mks)
  5. Describe carbonaceous rocks.                                                                     (2mks)
  6. Give examples of chemically formed sedimentary rocks. (2mks)
  7. How are coral rock formed?                                                                          (3mks)
  8. How do rocks become metamorphic?                                                                        (3mks)

 

CHAPTER 8

MINING

  1. The table below shows petroleum production in thousand barrels per day for countries in the Middle East in April 2006. Use it to answer question (a)

 

Country Production in ‘000” barrels
Iran

Kuwait

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Iraq

3800

2550

800

9600

2500

1900

 

  1. a) (i) What is the difference in production between the highest and the

lowest producer                                                                      (1mk)

(ii)       What is the total amount of petroleum produced in April 2006 in

the region?                                                                              (1mk)

  1. b) State three conditions that are necessary for the formation of petroleum                                                                                                                                     (3mks)
  2. Use the map of East Africa below to answer questions (s).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) (i)        Name the railway terminuses marked P, Q  R                       (3mks)

(ii)       In each case give the main commodity transported by the railway

lines marked s and T.                                                             (2mks)

  1. b) (i) State four reasons why road network is more widespread than railways in East Africa.                                                          (4mks)

(ii)       One of the problems facing road transport is the high frequency of accidents.  Explain four conditions of roads in Kenya that may lead to accidents.                                                                                (8mks)

  1. c) i) Name three physical regions through which River Tana passes

(3mks)

  1. ii) Explain thee effects of land pollution can be controlled
  2. d) State four ways through which land pollution can be controlled      (4mks)
  3. The diagram below show the occurrence of petroleum in the earth’s crust.

Use it to answer questions (a)

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) Name the substances in the areas labeled L. M and N          (3mks)
  2. b) Give two by-products obtained when crude oil is refined    (2mks)
  3. Use the map of Africa to answer question (a) (i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. i) Name the minerals mined in the areas marked S, T and V.
  2. ii) State two formation in which mineral ores occur.
  3. b) Explain four problems, which Zambia experiences in the exportation

of copper.

  1. c)         Explain three ways in which coal contributes to the economy of

Zimbabwe.

  1. d) Describe three negative effects of open cast mining on the environment.
  2. a) Explain how deep shaft mining is done                                             (2mks)
  3. b) Disadvantages of using the above method                                        (2mks)
  4. Explain four effects of land dereliction on the environment.                       (4mks)
  5.      Describe how panning mining is carried out.                                                            (3mks)
  6. Identify four problems facing gold mining in South Africa.                                    (4mks)
  7. (a)       In what ways has Kenya benefited from the mining of soda ash in Lake

Magadi?                                                                                              (2mks)

(b)       What are the negative effects of mining on the environment?         (4mks)

  1. (a)       Explain what is meant by placer mining.                                          (2mks)

(b)       Name three mining methods.

  1. Describe the occurrence and exploitation of Trona in Kenya till it is ready for

marketing.

  1. Name seven significances of minerals in Kenya.                                          (7mks)
  2. Explain diamond and gold in South Africa under following headings:

–           Occurrence

–           Extraction

–           Benefits to the economy

–           Problems                                                                                 (10mks)14.              Name five uses of soda ash.                                                                           (5mks)

 

FORM TWO WORK

CHAPTER 1

INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – EARTH MOVEMENTS.

  1. (a) Name the two types of earth movements that  occur within the earth’s

crust                                                                                                    (2mks)

(b)       Describe the origin of the continents according to the Theory of continental Drift                                                                            (3mks)

  1. Explain what you understand by each of the following:

(i)        Earth movements.

(ii)       Internal land forming processes.

(iii)      External land forming processes.                                                      (6mks)

  1. Explain four evidences put forward to proof continental drift theory. (8mks)
  2. Explain plate tectonic theory.             (4mks)

 

CHAPTER 2

INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESS – FOLDING

  1. (a) In your answer booklet, draw a diagram to show a simple fold and on it

mark and name,

(i)        An anticline.                                                                           1 mk

(ii)       A limb.                                                                                    1 mk

(iii)      A syncline                                                                               1 mk

(b)       Name two fold mountains in Africa.                                                 2 mks

  1. (a)       Name one fold mountain in;

(i)        Asia

(ii)       North America

(iii)      South America

(b)       (i)        Apart from Fold Mountains, name three other features resulting

from folding.

(ii)       With the aid of a labelled diagram, describe the formation of an overthrust fold.

(c)       Explain four effects of Fold Mountains on human activities.

(d)       (i)        How would students in your school prepare themselves for study

of landforms in your district,

(ii)       State two advantages of studying landforms through field work.

  1. Define orogenesis.                                                                                          2 mks
  2. What is folding?                                                                                             2 mks
  3. Explain the meaning of compressional boundaries.                                      2 mks
  4. Differentiate between limb and axis in relation to folding.                          4 mks
  5. Differentiate between foreland and back land.                                              4 mks
  6. Fill in the table provided details on age, period and features formed in each named orogenies.
Orogeny Years (age) Period Mountains/features built
Charnian

 

1

 

Pre-cambrian period 2
Caledonian

 

Old 440 million years ago

 

 

 

-Akwapim Hills of Ghana – Scottish highlands
Hercynian

 

3

 

Upper Carbon ferrous period

 

– Cape ranges -Appalachian mountains – Ural mountains
Alpine Youngest 70 million years ago   4

6 mks

  1. Explain formation of Fold Mountains by contraction theory.

 

CHAPTER 3

INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – FAULTING

  1. a) A part from the Rift Valley name two other relief features that were

formed as result of faulting.                                                              (2mks)

  1. b) With the aid of a well labeled diagram, describe how a Rift Valley is

formed by tensional forces.                                                               (8mks)

  1. The diagram below represents features produced by faulting.

Use it to answer questions that follow.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Name the features marked P, Q, and R
  2. Differentiate between a normal faulty and a reverse fault.
  3. State ways in which faulting influences drainage.                                        (3mks)
  4. Name two examples of Horst Mountains in East Africa.                              (2mks)
  5. Explain two ways in which features resulting from faulting are of economic importance                                                                                                      (4mks)
  6. (a) (i)        With aid of diagrams outline formation of rift valley by tension

theory.                                                                                     (5mks)

(b)       Students are planning to carry out field study of an area affected by

faulting.

(i)        State four importance of having a pre-visit of the area.

(ii)       Give three disadvantages of using observation to study such an

area.

  1. Name three types of fault.                                                                              (3mks)
  2. Explain how compressional forces lead to formation of rift valley.                        (5mks)
  3. Give two of escarpments in East Africa. (2mks)
  4. Explain ways in which features resulting from faulting are of importance.            (8mks)
  5. Describe formation of fault steps with aid of diagrams.                               (6mks)

 

CHAPTER 4

INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – VULCANICITY

  1. The diagram below shows some intrusive features formed by vulcanicity.

Use it to answer question (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) i)         Name features marked X,Y, and Z                                        (3mks)
  2. ii) Explain how a sill is formed                                                  (4mks)
  3. b) Describe the characteristics of a composite volcano                                    (4mks)
  4. c) Explain four ways in which volcanic mountains positively influence human activities.             (8mks)
  5. d) Students carried a field study on volcanic rocks
  6. i) Give four reasons why it is necessary to collect rock samples during such a field study.                         (4mks)
  7. ii) State two problems they are likely to have experienced during the field study             (4mks)
  8. (a) Differentiate between plutonic rocks and volcanic rocks

(b)       Describe how lava plateau is formed

(c)       (i)        Name three volcanic features found in the rift valley of Kenya

(ii)       Explain four negative effects of vulcanicity in Kenya

(d)       You intend to carry out a field study of a volcanic landscape

(i)        State four reasons why it is necessary to conduct a reconnaissance

of the area of study.

(ii)       During your field work, you intend to study volcanic rocks, state

why you would need the following items

  1. Name three volcanic features found in the Rift Valley of Kenya. (3mks)
  2. Explain four negative effects of vulcanicity in Kenya. (8mks)
  3. Describe how lava plateau is formed.       (5mks)
  4. Differentiate between sill and dyke. (4mks)
  5. What is vulcanicity.                                                                                       (2mks)
  6. Describe how Crater Lake is formed. (5mks)
  7. Describe how Mt. Kenya was formed.

 

CHAPTER 5

INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – EARTHQUAKES.

  1. (a) Name two scales used to measure the intensity  of an earthquake   (2mks)

(b)       Give three causes of earthquakes                                                       (3mks)

  1. The diagram below represents the internal structure of the earth. Use it

to answer question(a)

 

 

 

 

 

  • Name the part marked U and V.
  • Describe the deposition of:
    1. The crust
    2. The core
  • (i) What are earthquakes

(ii)       Name two types of earthquakes.

(iii)      State the five ways in which the earths’ crust is affected by earthquakes.

  • You intend to carry out a field study of an area recently affected by intense earthquake.
    1. Give two sources of information that you would use in preparation for the study.
    2. Explain two factors that would make it difficult for you to collect accurate data during the field study.
    3. (a) State three causes of earthquakes

(b)       Give two effects of earthquakes in built up areas

  1. State the major causes of earthquakes (2mks)
  2. Explain how intensity of earthquake is measured. (2mks)
  3. List major effects of earthquakes where they occur. (4mks)
  4. Distinguish between seismograph and seismogram (4mks)
  5. Differentiate between intensity and magnitude of earthquake (4mks)
  6. Students from your school intend to carry out a field study of an area recently affected by intense earthquake.

(i)        Give two sources of information that you would use in preparation for the

study.

(ii)       Explain two factors that would make it difficult for you to collect accurate data during the field study.

 

CHAPTER 6

PHOTOGRAPH WORK.

  1. The photograph provided shows a tea growing area in Kenya. Use it to answer questions (a) and (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) (i) What evidence in the photograph shows that this is a ground

general-view type of photograph?                                         (2mks)

(ii)       Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm by 10cm to represent the area of the photograph.  On it sketch and label the main features shown on the photograph.                                                                       (5mks)

(iii)      Identify two features from the photograph that show that this is a small scale tea farm.                                                              (2mks)

  1. b) Describe the stages involved in the cultivation of tea from land preparation to the stage shown on the photograph.
  1. (i) Name two districts in the Eastern province where tea is grown.

(2mks)

(ii)       Explain four ways in which the Kenya Tea development agency (KTDA) assists small scale tea farmers in Kenya                 (8mks)

  1. What is the type of photograph shown?

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Name each of the following:

(i)        Crop under cultivation                                                                       (2mks)

(ii)       Type of farming                                                                                 (2mks)

(iii)      Other groups of crops in this type of farming.                                  (2mks)

(iv)      The province in Kenya where this photograph was taken.                (2mks)

  1. Name five problems facing this type of farming in Kenya. 5mks
  2. Name two major export destinations (countries) for farm produce shown. (2mks)
  3. Name three physical features at the background of the photograph.             (3mks)
  4. Draw a rectangle of 12cm by 7cm to represent the area covered by the photograph.

 

CHAPTER 7

CLIMATE.

  1. (a) (i)        What is climate?                                                                    (2mks)

(ii)       Explain two effects of climate change on the physical environment

  1. The table below represents rainfall and temperature figures for a town in Africa. Use it to answer the questions that follow

 

Month J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temp (0C) 27 28 28 28 27 25 25 24 25 26 27 26
Rainfall (mm) 25 38 99 140 277 439 277 69 142 201 71 25

(a)       Calculate the annual range of temperature for the town                   (2mk)

(b)       Calculate the total annual rainfall for the town.                                (2mks)

(c)       State two characteristics of the climate experienced in the town.    (2mks)

  1. Use the map below to answer questions (a) and (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name:

(i)        The type of climate found in the shaded area marked Q       (1mk)

(ii)       The ocean current marked R and S                                        (2mks)

(b)      Describe the characteristics of the type of climate found in the shaded area marked T                                                                                            (8mks)

(c)      Explain how the following factors influence climate

(i)        Altitude                                                                                   (4mks)

(ii)       Distance from the sea                                                             (4mks)

(d)      (i)        Describe a suitable site where you would locate a weather station

in your  School                                                                       (2mks)

(ii)       Give reasons why a Stevenson’s screen is:

–           Painted White                                                             (2mks)

–           Has louvers                                                                 (2mks)

  1. Describe the characteristics of natural vegetation associated with equatorial

climate                                                                                                                        (4mks)

  1. Give five characteristics of hot desert climate (5mks)
  2. How does the following factors influence climate?

(i)        Wind/air masses.

(ii)       Latitude.

  1. Explain characteristics of climatic conditions experienced in the Kenyan highlands. (8mks)
  2. Explain four ways in which mountains influence climate.   (8mks)
  3. What is greenhouse effect?                                                                  (2mks)
  4. How do human activities influence climate change?             (6mks)
  5. How does clearance of vegetation cause climate change? (3mks)
  6. Define climate. (2mks)
  7. What is isothermal layer? (2mks)

 

CHAPTER 8

VEGETATION

  1. The map below shows some vegetation regions of the world.

Use it to answer questions (a) to (c).

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Name the temperate grasslands marked H, J and K.
  2. Describe the characteristics of the natural vegetation found in the shaded area marked N.
  3. i) Explain four ways in which the vegetation found in the area

marked M adapts to the environment conditions of the region.

  1. You are required to carry out a field study of the vegetation within the local environment:
  2. i) A part from identifying the different types of plants, state three

other activities you will carry out during the field study.

  1. ii) How will you identify the different types of plants?
  2. The diagram below represents zones of natural vegetation on a mountain in

Africa. Use it to answer question (a) (i) and (ii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) (i) Name the vegetation zones marked W, X and Y.                  (3mks)

(ii)       Describe the characteristics of the savanna vegetation.        (6mks)

(iii)      Name the temperate grasslands found in the following countries:

  • Canada (1mk)
  • Russia (1mk)
  • Australia (1mk)
  1. b) Explain three causes of the decline of the areas under forest in Kenya.

(6mks)

  1. c) You are supposed to carry out a field study on the uses of vegetation in the

area your school.

  • State three reasons why it would be necessary to visit the area

before the day of the study.                                                    (3mks)

  • Give four uses of you are likely to identify during the study (4mks)
  1. (a) What  is  a natural vegetation?                                                          (2mks)

(b)       State three characteristics of Mediterranean vegetation                   (3mks)

 

  1. Explain three measures that the Kenyan government has taken to reduce the

decline of natural vegetation cover.                                                              (6mks)

  1. How do the following factors influence distribution of vegetation in Kenya.

(i)        Variation in rainfall

(ii)       Variation of temperature

(iii)      Variation of altitude/relief.

(iv)      Aspect

(v)       Soil

(vi)      Human activities                                                                    (10mks)

  1. State two reasons why mountain tops have no vegetation.                           (2mks)
  2. Define vegetation.                                                                                          (2mks)
  3. Name areas where coniferous forests are found.                                           (3mks)
  4. State characteristics of temperate grassland.                                                            (5mks)
  5. Distinguish between secondary vegetation and planted vegetation.                         (4mks)
  6. State two ways in which vegetation is significant to human and physical environment.                                                                                                  (5mks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name the type of photograph and type of vegetation.                      (2mks)

(b)       Describe how the vegetation is adapted to climatic conditions of the

region.                                                                                                 (3mks)

 

 

 

CHAPTER 9

FORESTRY

  1. a) i)         What is forestry?                                                                    (2mks)
  2. ii) Explain three factors that favour the growth of natural forests on the slopes of Kenya. (6mks)

iii)       State five factors that have led to the reduction of the area under forest on the slopes of Mt Kenya.                                          (5mks)

  1. b) Explain four measures that the government of Kenya is taking to conserve forests in the country. (8mks)

 

  1. c) Give the differences in the exploitation of softwood forests in Kenya and Canada under the following sub-headings;
  2. i) Period of harvesting;                                                              (2mks)
  3. ii) Transportation                                                                                    (2mks)
  4. Explain factors favouring forestry in Canada
  5. List two species of indigenous hardwood forest trees in Kenya.                  (2mks)
  6. Name two industries associated with forestry.                                              (2mks)
  7. Explain three measures being undertaken to conserve forests in Kenya.     (6mks)
  8. Explain four problems that are being experienced in exploitation of hardwood forests in Kenya.                                                                                            (8mks)
  9. Explain three reasons why only a small part of Kenya is forested.              (6mks)
  10. Outline three consequences of forest depletion in Kenya.                            (3mks)
  11. State the factors favouring forestry in Kenya.                                              (8mks)
  12. Name four secondary products of forests. (4mks)
  13. List eight major indigenous tree species in West Africa. (8mks)
  14. (a) Define agro-forestry.                                                                          (1mk)

(b)       Outline four benefits of agro-forestry                                               (4mks)

 

FORM THREE WORK

CHAPTER 1

EXTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – WEATHERING.

  1. (a) (i)        What is the difference between weathering and mass wasting?

(ii)       Apart from plants, give three other factors that influence the rate of

Weathering                                                                             (3mks)

(iii)      Explain two ways in which plants cause weathering            (4mks)

(b)       (i)        List two types of mass wasting other than soil creep                        (2mks)

(ii)       Explain three factors that cause soil creep.                           (6mks)

(c)       Explain four effects of mass wasting on the environment.               (8mks)

  1. Give two processes involved in each of the following types of weathering

(a)       Physical weathering                                                                           (2mks)

(b)       Chemical weathering                                                                         (2mks)

  1. (a) What  is mechanical weathering?                                                      (2mks)

(b)       How is an exfoliation dome formed?                                                (5mks)

  1. Describe five processes involved in chemical weathering? (3mks)
  2. Name physical weathering processes that take place in the arid areas.
  3. List factors that determine rate of weathering.
  4. Define the term denudation

8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) Name the above type of weathering.
  2. b) Describe the process shown by the photograph

 

 

CHAPTER 2

EXTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – MASS MOVEMENT.

  1. a) State two conditions which may influence the occurrence of landslides
  2. b) Using the diagram (in question paper), name

 

 

 

 

 

(i)        The type of mass movement shown

(ii)       The features marked P and Q                                                 (2mks)

  1. Explain five ways in which soil creep occurs. (10mks)
  2. Describes the effects of soil creep. (6mks)
  3. Define the following:
  4. a) Mass wasting.
  5. b) Mass movement.                                                                                (2mks)
  6. Name and explain three process of slow mass movement. (4mks)
  7. Explain the factors that are responsible for rapid mass wasting.
  8. List the evidences of soil creep. (4mks)

 

CHAPTER 3

THE HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE

  1. (a)      The diagram below shows the hydrological cycle. Name the stages marked

E, F, and G                                                                                          (3mks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)       Differentiate between watershed and a catchments area                  (2mks)

  1. State four factors that determine the amount of surface run-off.
  2. What is hydrological cycle?                                                                          (2mks)
  3. Explain factors that influence percolation of voter.                                      (8mks)
  4. (a)     What is cyrosphere?                                                                           (2mks)

(b)                   Name the significance of hydrological cycle.                                           (4mks)

  1. List other forms of precipitation other than rainfall that may also form major inputs into the system.                                                                                  (4mks)
  2. What factors can influence surface run off or overland flow.                      (5mks)
  3. In what ways can we sustain the process of the hydrological cycle?            (8mks)

 

CHAPTER 4

ACTION OF RIVERS

  1. (a) Name two types of the coastal deltas                                                (2mks)

(b)       State two conditions that lead to deposition of silt at the mouth of a river

(2mks)

  1. The diagram below shows river Mandera. Use it to answer question (a)

 

 

 

 

(a)       (i)        Name  the process that take  place  at each of the points marked P

and Q.                                                                                     (2mks)

(ii)       Name the feature formed at the point marked R                   (1mk)

(iii)      Describe how an Ox- bow lake is formed                              (5mks)

(b)       State five characteristics of a flood plain                                          (5mks)

(c)       Explain three causes of river rejuvenation                                        (6mks)

  • Your class is required to carry out a field study of  a  river

(i)        What would be the advantages of dividing the class into groups according to the stages of the long   profile of a river?        (4mks)

(ii)       What would be the disadvantage of using secondary data in this kind of a field study?                                                                      (2mks)

  1. (a) State two factors which influence the  occurrence of surface run- off

(b)       The diagram below shows a waterfall. Name the feature marked X, Y and

Z

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Describe three ways in which rivers transports its load.
  2. Describe the following drainage patterns

(i)        Dedritic.

(ii)       Trellis.

(iii)      Centipetal.

  1. a)      State two factors that influence the rate of erosion by the river in its

upper course.

  1. b) (i)        Define river rejuvenation

Name two features that result from river rejuvenation

  1. Explain the following:

(a)       River basin

(b)       Watershed

(c)       Catchment area

(d)       River regime                                                                                       (8mks)

  1. With examples from Africa, explain the differences between the following river features:

(a)       Inland delta and alluvial fan.

(b)       Estuarine delta and an estuary.

(c)       Bluff and river cliff.

(d)       Levees and river bank.

(e)       River valley and river channel.

(f)        Paired terrace and unpaired terrace.

(g)       Drainage pattern and drainage system,

(h)       Misfit river and deferred river,

(i)        Antecedent drainage and superimposed drainage.                (18mks)

  1. Describe how a river erodes its channel through the following processes

(i)         Abrasion

(ii)        Hydraulic                                                                                           (4mks)

  1. (a)       (i)        In which stage is the river at ‘A’

 

 

 

(ii)       Name 3 features found at the above stage.                            (3mks)

(b)       (i)        In which stage is the river at ‘B’

(ii)       Which are the characteristics of the river at stage B?

(iii)      Describe the characteristics of the river at the above stage C.

(4mks)

 

(c)       In which stage is the river at C.

  1. Explain the significance of rivers to man. (10mks)12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) Name the type of photograph.                                                                        (1mk)
  2. b) Name the features shown by the photograph. I and II.                      (2mks)
  3. c) State the conditions necessary for formation of these features.       (3mks)

 

CHAPTER 5

LAKES.

  1. Give three processes that lead to formation of lakes.
  2. Describe how Lake Victoria was formed.
  3. Explain how Lake Victoria influences the climate of the surrounding areas.
  4. What is a lake?
  5. State three ways in which lakes are formed.
  6. Explain how each of the following lakes were formed :

(a)       Victoria

(b)       Tanganyika

(c)      Chala

(d)       Sare

(e)      Kivu                                                                                        (15mks)

  1. State the differences between the lakes on the eastern and western areas of East African Rift Valley.                                                                                       (6mks)
  2. With reference to specific lakes in East Africa, explain the significance of lakes in

the region.                                                                                                       (8mks)

 

CHAPTER 6

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS.

  1. Use the diagram below to answer question (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name the coastal features marked H, J, K, L and M                         (5mks)

(b)       (i)        State four conditions necessary for the formation of a beach            (4mks)

(ii)       Describe three processes involved in marine erosion                       (6mks)

 

(c)       You are planning to carry out a field study on the depositional features along the coast of Kenya

(i)        State five objectives you would formulate for your study   (5mks)

(ii)       Give five methods you would use to record the information

collected                                                                                 (5mks)

  1. (a) Name two types of submerged coasts.                                               (2mks)

(b)       Explain now the following factors determine effectiveness of wave

erosion along the coast.

(i)        Nature of the material transported by waves

(ij)       Nature of the coastal rocks.                                                   (4mks

  1. State two causes of submerged coasts. (2mks)
  2. Name two features that result from submergence of coasts.             (2mks)
  3. Define term coastline                                                                                                 (2mks)
  4. What are destructive waves?                                                                         (2mks)
  5. Name three resultant features of wave erosion.                                            (3mks)

8          Describe formation of cliff.                                                                                       (5mks)

  1. Describe formation of a wave-cut platform.                                                             (5mks)
  2. Name three types of coast.                                                                             (3rnks)
  3. (a)       Describe formation of coral coast.                                                    (5mks)

(b)       Explain the significance of coral coast to Kenya.

  1. Distinguish between shingle beaches and sand beaches.                              (6mks)
  2. Name three types of submerged coasts.                                                        (3mks)
  3. Name two types of movements of ocean water. (2mks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name features marked A, B, and C.

(b)       Describe the formation of feature marked C.

 

CHAPTER 7

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS.

  1. The diagram below represents a barchan. Use it to answer questions (a)

 

 

 

(a)       Name

(i)        The feature marked X                                                            (1mk)

(ii)       The air current marked Y                                                       (1mk)

(iii)      The slope marked Z                                                                (1mk)

(b)      Give two ways in which wind transports its load                              (2mks)

  1. a) (i)        Two process through which wind erodes the surface

(ii)       Three ways through which wind transports its load

  1. b) (i) How  an oasis is forced

(ii)       How zeugens are formed

  1. c) You are supposed to carry out a field study of a semi-arid area in Kenya.

(i)        Two ways of preparing for the Field study

(ii)       Information that would be collected through observation of the arid area

(iii)      Measures to be recommended for controlling desertification.

  1. Explain the process of abrasion.                                                                    (2mks)
  2. Name four features of wind erosion.                                                             (4mks)
  3. Describe formation of zeugens,                                                                     (4mks)
  4. List features of wind deposition.                                                                   (4mks)
  5. Describe formation of wadis.                                                                                     (5mks)
  6. Differentiate between suspension and saltation.                                           (4mks)
  7. Name four types of desert surface                                                                 (4mks)
  8. Identify and describe the processes of wind erosion. (6mks)
  9. (a)       Explain how wind transports its load.

(b)       State the factors influencing wind transportation.                            (3mks)

  1. Explain the formation of the following features:

(a)       Bajadas.

(b)       Pediments.                                                                                          (6mks)

  1. Students carried out field study on desert landforms.

(i)         State two type of information they collected through observation.

(ii)       Which measures would they have recommended to control desertification?

 

CHAPTER 8

UNDERGROUND WATER

  1. The diagram below show some features of a Karst scenery. Use it to answer questions (a)

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) Name the features marked P, Q, and R.                                             (5mks)
  2. b) Describe carbonation as a process of Chemical weathering             (3mks)

 

  1. State three conditions necessary for the development of Karst scenery, (3mks)
  2. Give two reasons why there are few settlements in a Karst landscape.      (4mks)
  3. Explain factors influencing formation of springs.                                        (8mks)
  4. Distinguish between the following.

(i)        Effluent streams and influent streams.                                              (4mks)

(ii)       Artesian basins and artesan well.                                                       (4mks)

  1. Name three surface features of Karst landscape.                                          (3mks)
  2. What are stalactites?                                                                                      (2mks)
  3. Explain the significance of limestone regions.                                             (8mks)

 

CHAPTER 9

GLACIATION

  1. (a) (i)        What is an ice sheet?                                                              (2mks)

(ii)       Give two reasons why there are no ice sheets in Kenya        (2mks)

(iii)      Explain three factors that influence the movement of the ice from the place where it has accumulated                                             (6mks)

(b)       Describe how an arête is formed                                                       (4mks)

(c)       The diagram below shows types of moraines in a valley glacier

 

 

 

 

(i)        Name the type of moraines marked S, T and V                     (3mks)

  • Explain four positive effects of glaciation in lowland areas. (8mks)
  1. a) (i)        What is a glacier?                                                                   (2mks)

(ii)       Distinguish between valley glaciers and ice sheets              (4mks)

  1. The diagram below shows a glaciated upland area

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name the feature marked P, Q, and R                                               (2mks)

(b)       How is a U- shaped valley formed?                                                   (5mks)

  1. a) Describe how pyramidal peak is formed.                                          (6mks)
  2. b) Explain the significance of upland glaciated features to human activities.

(6mks)

  1. c) Students from a school near Kenya were planning to carry out a field study on the glaciated features on the top of the mountain.

(i)        Give the reason why it would be difficult to undertake the field study on the glaciated features on the mountain.                (4mks)

(ii)       Describe how students would use a photograph of Mt. Kenya to identify the glaciated features on the mountains.                 (3mks)

  1. Differentiate between snout and snow niche.             (4mks)
  2. Name three glaciers on Mt. Kenya. (3mks)
  3. Describe the formation of a glacial trough. (3mks)
  4. What is ice cap? (2mks)
  5. Name three resulting features of glacial erosion on Mt. Kenya (3mks)
  6. What is a nivation hollow? (2mks)

 

CHAPTER 10

SOIL

  1. a) (i)        What is soil catena?

(ii)        Draw a labeled diagram to show a well developed soil profile.     (5mks)

(iii)      State three characteristics of the soils found in the arid regions of

Kenya.                                                                                     (3mks)

 

  1. b) Give three factors that determine the colour of soil.

 

  1. c) Describe how laterization occurs.                                                      (6mks)

 

  1. d) Explain how the following farming practices cause soil erosion.

(i)        Burning                                                                                   (2mks)

(ii)       Continuous application of fertilizer on farm lands.              (2mks)

(iii)      Monocultures.                                                                        (2mks)

  1. (a)       Name two types of soil according to texture.                                    (2mks)

(b)       State two ways in which humus improves the quality of soil.          (2mks)

  1. What is soil?                                                                                                   (2mks)
  2. Identify classification of soil according to order.                                         (3mks)
  3. Describe formation of soil through decomposition of organic matter.        (3mks)
  4. How does salination occur?                                                                           (3mks)
  5. What do you understand by zonal order soil?
  6. List four soil conservation and management practices.                                (4mks)
  7. What do you understand by podzolisarion?                                                  (2mks)

CHAPTER 11

AGRICULTURE.

  1. a) State two climatic conditions that favour the growing of oil palm in

Nigeria.                                                                                               (2mks)

  1. b) Give two problems experienced in the marketing of palm oil in

Nigeria.                                                                                               (2mks)

  1. The photograph provided shows a tea growing area in Kenya. Use it to answer questions (a) and (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) (i) What evidence in the photograph shows that this is a ground

genera-view type of photograph?                                          (2mks)

(ii)       Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm by 10cm to represent the area of the photograph.  On it sketch and label the main features shown on the photograph.                                                                       (5mks)

(iii)      Identify two features from the photograph that show that this is a small scale tea farm.                                                              (2mks)

  1. b) Describe the stages involved in the cultivation of tea from land preparation to the stage shown on the photograph.

 

  1. c) (i) Name two districts in the Eastern province where tea is grown.

(2mks)

(ii)       Explain four ways in which the Kenya Tea development agency

(KTDA) assists small scale tea farmers in Kenya                 (8mks)

  1. (a)      State three physical conditions that are necessary for the growing of cocoa

(3mks)

(b)       Give three economic problems experienced in cocoa farming in Ghana

(3mks)

  1. a) Give three physical factors that favour coffee growing in Kenya highlands.
  2. b) State two problems facing coffee farming in Kenya
  3. a) i)         Name two provinces in Kenya where wheat is grown on large

scale                                                                                        (2mks)

  1. ii) Explain four physical conditions that favour wheat growing in Kenya (8mks)
  2. b) Compare wheat farming in Canada and / Kenya under the following
  3. i) Storage                                                                                    (2mks)
  4. ii) Transportation                                                                                    (2mks)

iii)       Marking                                                                                  (2mks)

  1. c) i) Explain three climate problems that affect wheat farming in

Canada                                                                                    (6mks)

  1. ii) Give three uses of wheat                                                        (2mks)
  2. d) Name two districts in Kenya where wheat is grown on commercial scale.

(2mks)

  1. e) Name two wheat producing provinces in Canada                             (2mks)
  2. f) Explain five factors which enable Canada to produce more wheat than

Kenya.                                                                                                 (5mks)

  1. a) State five physical conditions required for the growing of tea in Kenya

(5mks)

  1. b) Explain four problems experienced in small scale tea farming in Kenya

(8mks)

  1. The map below shows some major tea growing areas in Kenya.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) Name the areas marked W, X and Y.                                                 (3mks)
  2. b) Give two reasons why there was an increase in tea production over the

given period.                                                                                       (2mks)

  1. c) Describe the stages through which tea is processed from picking to the time it is ready for marketing. (5mks)
  2. Name major cocoa growing areas in Ghana. (3mks)
  3. List suitable conditions for cultivation of cocoa. (4mks)
  4. Name types of commercially cultivated coffee. (3mks)
  5. Explain ways in which Brazilian government responds to problems facing coffee industry. (6mks)
  6. Name four uses of maize. (4mks)
  7. List four problems facing maize farmers. (4mks)
  8. Outline stages in industrial processing of cocoa. (5mks)

 

CHAPTER 12

AGRICULTURE – LIVESTOCK.

  1. a) Name two exotic breeds of dairy cattle reared in Kenya.                 (2mks)
  2. b) State three physical conditions that favour dairy farming in Denmark

(8mks)

  1. a) Explain four ways in which the government of Kenya assist nomadic

pastoralist to improve  the quality of their livestock

  1. Explain three factors that favour beef farming in Argentina.
  2. State three environmental conditions which favour commercial beef farming in Kenya. (3mks)
  3. Name two exotic breeds of cattle reared in commercial ranches in Kenya.

(2mks)

  1. Mention three problems facing beef farming in Kenya. (3mks)
  2. State five human factors that have favoured beef farming in Argentina.     (5mks)
  3. State differences in dairy farming in Kenya and in Denmark.                     (6mks)
  4. What effort is Kenyan government making to improve dairy farming?      (5mks)
  5. What is nomadic herding?                                                                             (2mks)
  6. State five features of nomadic herding.                                                         (5mks)
  7. Explain two efforts Kenyan government has made to improve beef farming.                                                                                                                                             (4mks)
  8. Explain four physical conditional that favour dairy farming in Kenya.       (8mks)
  9. The table below shows data on average milk yield in kg per cow in Denmark.

 

Year 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Yields (Kg) 5243 6693 7398 7610 7792 7946

 

(a)       (i)        Draw a divided rectangle 15cm long to represent milk yield in

Denmark.

(ii)       State two advantages of using divided rectangles.

(b)       (i)        Explain three factors that have favoured dairy farming in Denmark.

(6mks)

(ii)       State 3 problems facing dairy farmers in Kenya.

(c)       Explain why beef farming is more developed in Argentina than in Kenya.

 

FORM FOUR WORK

CHAPTER 1

LAND RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION.

  1. (a)       Give two methods used to reclaim lend in Kenya.                            (2mks)

(b)       Outline the stages through which land is reclaimed from the sea in the

Netherlands.                                                                                       (5mks)

  1. (a)       Difference between land reclamation and rehabilitation.                 (4mks)

(b)       Five ways through which land is being reclaimed.                           (5mks)

(c)       Describe of polderization process in Netherlands.                            (4mks)

(d)       State three benefits that resulted from the reclamation of the Yala Swamp.

(3mks)

  1. (a)       State the objectives of Mwea irrigation scheme.                              (4mks)

(b)       State the conditions that favoured establishment of Mwea irrigation

scheme.                                                                                               (4mks)

(c)       Explain problems faced by rice farmers in Mwea irrigation scheme.

(5mks)

(d)       State benefits of Perkerra irrigation scheme.                                                (5mks)

(e)       Explain factors that limits Perkerra irrigation scheme.                    (8mks)

  1. Differentiate between horticulture and market gardening.                           4 mks
  2. Outline three problems facing horticulture farming in Kenya.                    3 mks
  3. Name five irrigation schemes in Kenya.                                                       5 mks
  4. State two factors that favour the occurrence of tsetse flies in Olambwe Valley.
  5. State measures that were taken by Kenyan government to control Tsetse flies in Olumbwe Valley.                                                                                           5 mks
  6. Give three conditions that made Mwea suitable for establishment of irrigation

scheme.                                                                                                           3 mks

  1. Explain two effects of tsetse flies on humans and livestock.                                   4 mks
  2. (a)       Differentiate between land reclamation and land rehabilitation.                 4 mks

(b)       State the reasons for the establishment of Mwea-Tebere irrigation project.

(c)      Explain five problems facings Mwea -Tebere irragation scheme.   5 mks

  1. 12.  State the problems facing Perkerra irrigation sceme.                                  5 mks
  2. (a)       Outline the benefits which Kenya derives from irrigation farming. 5 mks

(b)       What are the problems experienced in irrigation farming in Kenya.           5 mks

  1. (a)       Apart from irrigation, list other methods of land reclamation in Kenya.

(b)       Briefly describe the methods listed in 12 (a).                                   5 mks

  1. State the benefits of Yala-Bunyala project. 5 mks
  2. (a) What is a polder.                                                                                5 mks

(b)       Describe the stages involved in 1f reclamation of a polder.                          5 mks

(c)       State five benefits of land reclamation in Netherlands.

  1. State the main differences between the methods of land reclamation in Kenya and Netherlands.                                                                                                   6 mks

 

CHAPTER 2

FISHING

1          (a)       State three measures that have been taken to conserve fisheries in Kenya.

3 mks

(b)       Give four reasons why Norway is a great fishing nation.                 4 mks

(c)       Two traditional/ subsistence methods of fishing.                             2 mks

(d)       Three measures the government of Kenya is undertaking to encourage fish culture.                                                                                                3 mks

  1. Use the map of North America to answer question (a).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name two methods of fishing used in the shaded areas.                   2 mks

(b)       Name two types of fish caught along the West Coast of Canada.    2 mks

(c)       Explain how the following factors favour fishing in the shaded areas,

(i)        Indented coastline

(ii)       Ocean currents                                                                        4 mks

(d)       Give three methods used to preserve fish.                                         3 mks

(e)       Explain three problems experienced by fishermen while fishing in Lake Victoria.                                                                                              3 mks

  1. The map below shows some major fishing grounds in the world. Use it to

Answer the questions below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name the countries marked P and Q.                                                2 mks

(b)       Explain four conditions that favour fishing in the shaded coastal waters.

8 mks

  1. (a)       The diagrams below represents some fishing methods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i)        Name R and S.                                                                                    2 mks

(ii)       Describe how the above methods are used in fishing.                      4 mks

  1. (a)       Differentiate between fishing and fisheries.                                     4 mks

(b)       Identify the physical and human factors influencing fishing.           5mks

  1. (a)       Draw an outline map of the world and locate the major fishing grounds.

2 mks

(b)       Account for the location of fishing grounds located in 6(a).            4 mks

  1. (a)       Discuss the main types of fishing.                                                     3 mks

(b)       List the traditional methods of fishing.                                             3 mks

(c)       Describe how the following methods of fishing are carried out:

(i)        Drifting

(ii)       Trawling                                                                                 4 mks

  1. (a)       (i)        Apart from Lake Victoria, name other fresh water fisheries in

Uganda and Tanzania.                                                            4 mks

(ii)       Explain the factors favouring fishing on Lake Victoria.       6 mks

(b)       Explain why marine fisheries are underdeveloped in East Africa.   5 mks

  1. (a)       State the significance of fishing to the economy of Kenya.             5 mks

(b)       (i)        Describe the problems facing fishing in Kenya.                   5 mks

(ii)       Identify the solutions in b(i) above.                                       5 mks

  1. Draw a table showing the similarities and differences between fishing in Kenya and Japan. 6 mks
  2. (a)     Define:

(i)        Management of fisheries.

(ii)       Conservation of fisheries.                                                      4 mks

(b)       State the measures which can be undertaken to manage and conserve fisheries.                                                                                             4 mks

 

CHAPTER 3

WILDLIFE.

  1. Use the map of East Africa below to answer question (a) (i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name the national parks marked P, Q and R.                                                3 mks

  1. Give FOUR reasons why wildlife conservation is encouraged in Kenya. 4 mks
  2. State three reasons why National Parks have been established in Kenya.    3 mks
  3. (a)       Differentiate between game reserves and game parks.                    4 mks

(b)       State four steps taken by Kenyan government to promote wildlife resources.                                                                                                 4 mks

  1.    Explain three ways in which human activities are a threat to wildlife.        6 mks
  2.  What is wildlife?                                                                                           2 mks
  3. State five reasons for the need to conserve wildlife?                                                5 mks
  4. State three types of wildlife one may find at I, Nakuru.                               3 mks
  5. Explain four problems the government of Kenya faces in efforts to conserve wildlife?                                                                                                         8 mks
  6. State human factors that affect existence of wildlife.                                   5 mks
  7. State ways in which government of Kenya can strengthen anti poaching unit.
  8. (a)       Define:

(i)        Wildlife

(ii)       Tourism                                                                                  4 mks

(b)       Distinguish between Same Reserves, National Parks and Sanctuaries.

(c)       State five significance of wildlife in East Africa.                             5 mks

  1. (a)       Discuss the problems facing wildlife in East Africa.                                    5 mks

(b)       Explain the measures taken to manage and conserve wildlife in East   Africa                                                                                                            6 mks

 

CHAPTER 4

TOURISM.

  1. (a)       Explain the differences between the tourist attractions in East Africa and

in Switzerland under the following sub­headings:

(i)        Climate.

(ii)       Culture                                                                                    4 mks

(b)       Explain five benefits that Kenya derives from tourism.                   10 mks

(c)       Explain four measures that Kenya should take in order to attract more tourists.                                                                                               8 mks

  1. (a)       Apart from historic sites, name two tourist attractions along the Coastal

strip of Kenya.                                                                                                2 mks

(b)       Give -three reasons why it is necessary to preserve historical sites.            3 mks

  1. (a)       Name two game reserves in Kenya.                                                   2 mks

(b)       Define of domestic tourism                                                               2 mks

(c)       How has the recent negative travel advisories affected Kenya’s economy?

4 mks

  1. (a)       Explain four measures the Kenyan government has taken to attract more

tourists.                                                                                               8 mks

(b)       Explain three factors that have led to development of tourism in Switzerland.

  1. (a)       Differentiate between the following

(i)        Ecotourism

(ii)       Domestic tourism                                                                   4 mks

(b)       Explain similarities between tourism in Kenya and in Switzerland.            8 mks

  1. Explain why tourism is ‘invisible export.                                                      2 mks
  2. Explain four positive effects of tourism.                                                       8 mks
  3. Explain four ways in which tourism in Kenya differ from that Switzerland.          8 mks
  4. Why are some parts of Kenya not developed for tourism?                           3 mks
  5. What are the problems facing tourism in Kenya?                                         5 mks
  6. State five efforts being made to improve tourism industry in Kenya.         5 mks
  7. What is domestic tourism?                                                                            2 mks
  8. Name tourist attractions found in Rift Valley province of Kenya.               5 mks
  9. What factors hinder development of domestic tourism in Kenya?              5 mks
  10. Name two historical attractions along Kenyan coast.                                   2 mks
  11. (a)       Define:

(i)        Eco-tourism

(ii)       Domestic tourism

(iii)      International tourism                                                              6 mks

(b)       (i)        State five tourist attractions in Kenya.                                  5 mks

(ii)       Explain five factors influencing tourism in Kenya.               10 mks

  1. (a)       State six factors influencing tourism in Switzerland.                       6 mks

(b)       Explain five problems facing tourism in Kenya.                              10 mks

  1. Compare and contrast tourism in Kenya and Switzerland.                           8 mks
  2. The table below shows the number of tourists who visited Kenya.

 

 

Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
No. Of Tourists 1.53 m 1.64 m 1.65 m 1.77 m 1.54 m

 

(a)       Using a radius of 3cm draw a pie-chart to represent the above data.

(b)       List three advantages of using pie-charts to represent statistical data.

 

CHAPTER 5

ENERGY.

  1. (a)       Apart from providing power, state three other benefits of the dams along

River Tana.                                                                                                     3 mks

(b)       State two problems that affect hydro­electric power production along river Tana.                                                                                                   2 mks

(c)       State two factors that hinder the expansion of geothermal power.   2 mks

  1. (a)       Name two non-renewable sources of energy.                                    2 mks

(b)       Explain four physical factors that influence the location of a hydro­electric power station.                                                                                     8 mks

  1. (a)       Explain three benefits that would result from rural electrification in

Kenya.                                                                                                 6 mks

(b)       In what three ways did the power shortage resulting from the drought of the years 1999 and 2000 affect this industrial sector in Kenya?            5 mks

  1. (a)     Give three reasons that make tropical countries to have the potential to

develop HEP.                                                                                      3 mks

(b)       Give two reasons why tropical countries are not sufficient in HEP production.                                                                                         2 mks

  1. Use the diagram to answer questions below.

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name

(i)        The HEP stations marked S & T                                            2 mks

(ii)       Name the proposed HEP station marked U.                          1 mk

(b)       Name renewable sources of industrial energy other than water       2 mks

  1. The diagram below shows the occurrence of petroleum in the earth’s crust. Use it to answer question (a).

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name the substances labeled I, M and N.                                          3 mks

(b)       Give two by-products obtained when crude oil is refined.               2 mks

(c)       Explain efforts by Kenyan government to reduce cost on importation of petroleum.                                                                                          6 mks

  1. Name two main disadvantages of using coal as a source of energy.                        2 mks
  2. Suggest four solutions to Kenya’s energy deficit.                                         4 mks
  3. What are the causes of energy crises?                                                                       4 mks
  4. List uses of nuclear energy.                                                                           4 mks
  5. Name uses of wind energy.                                                                            2 mks
  6. Name two non- renewable sources of energy.                                               2 mks
  7. Why has usage of coal as a source of energy declined?                                4 mks
  8. Give four reasons why Kenya has been unable to exploit high geothermal power potential. 4 mks
  9. Name the various methods that can be used to conserve energy.                 4 mks
  10. Define biomass.                                                                                              2 mks
  11. (a)       Define energy.                                                                                                2 mks

(b)       List three renewable; sources of energy.                                           3 mks

(c)       State the disadvantages of coal as a source of energy.                      4 mks

  1. (a) What is the name of power projects along river Tana.

(b)       Apart from hydroelectric power production, state the other benefits of the dams along the Tana.                                                                         4 mks

(c)       Identify the problems facing hydroelectric power   production along the Tana.                                                                                                   4 mks

  1. (a)       Apart from the Tana, name three other hydroelectric power projects in

Kenya.                                                                                                 3 mks

(b)       State the benefits of the Owen Falls Dam in Uganda.                       4 mks

(c)       State the factors limiting the expansion of geothermal power production in Kenya.                                                                                                 4 mks

  1. Apart from hydro-electric power production; state the other benefits of the dams.

4 mks

  1. State the significance of energy.                                                                    5 mks
  2. (a)       What is energy crisis?                                                                        2 mks

(b)       State the causes of energy crisis.                                                       2 mks

  1. Explain the problems Kenya faces due to overdependence on petroleum.   4 mks
  2. (a)       Differentiate between management and conservation of energy.     2 mks

(b)       Describe the measures of management and conservation of energy.           10 mks

 

CHAPTER 6

INDUSTRY

  1. (a) State two reasons why some industries are located near the sources of raw.                                                                                                                                                2 mks

(b)       Give three characteristics of the cottage industry in India.              3 mks

  1. (a)       State characteristics of jua kali industries in Kenya.                                    5 mks

(b)       State problems facing Jua kali industries in Kenya.                                     5 mks

(c)       Differentiate between manufacturing and j tertiary industries.        4 mks (d)             State three factors that led to the growth of iron and steel industry in the:

Ruhr region of Germany.                                                                   3 mks

  1. (a)       Name three agricultural non-food manufacturing industries in Kenya.                                                                                                                                           3 mks

(b)       Explain three causes of the decline in the textile industry in Kenya.           3 mks

(c)       Describe the measures that should be taken to control the following.

(i)        Water pollution

(ii)       Rural urban migration.                                                           2mks

(d)       Explain four factors which have favoured the development of the electronics industry in Japan.                                                                   8 mks

  1. (a)       What is industrialization?                                                                  2 mks

(b)       Name a town in Kenya where each one of the following industries is located,

(i)        Oil refinery

(ii)       Paper manufacturing

(iii)      Motor vehicle assembly.                                                        3 mks

(c)       Give five factors why the development of the Jua kali industry is encouraged In Kenya.                                                                    5 mks

(d)       Name two non-food agricultural industries in Thika.                       2 mks

  1. State benefits of exploiting soda ash in Kenya.                                            5 mks
  2. State two major steps currently -undertaken by the government to promote industrial growth and development.                                                              2 mks
  3. What is industrialization?                                                                              2mks
  4. State three reasons why the jua kali industry is encouraged in Kenya.        3 mks
  5. (a)       What is an industry.                                                                           (2mks)

(b)       State two ways in which each of the factors affect the location and

development of industries.

(i)        Raw materials

(ii)       Transport

(iii)      Markets                                                                                   6 mks

(c)       Explain why power is not considered as a major industrial locational factor in the modern world.                                                              2 mks

  1. (a)       Define:

(i)        Primary industry

(ii)       Secondary industry

(iii)      Quaternary industry                                                               6 mks

(b)       (i)        What is meant by Jua Kali industry in Kenya?                     2 mks

(ii)       State five economic benefits of the Jua Kali industry in Kenya.                                                                                                                              5 mks

(c)       Explain the significance of industrialization to Kenya.                    6 mks

  1. (a)       State two main industries found in the towns below:

(i)        Thika

(ii)       Athi River

(iii)      Kisumu

(iv)      Nanyuki

(v)       Nakuru                                                                                    10 mks

(b)       Explain the problems associated with industrialization.                  6 mks

  1. State five reasons why the Ruhr region in Germany is the leading industrial centre in Europe. 5 mks
  2. (a)       (i)        Mention four industrial regions in Japan.                             4 mks

(ii)       List five factors that have aided car manufacture and electronic industries in Japan.                                                                 5 mks

(b)       Explain the reasons which contributed to the growth and development of the cottage industry in India.                                                       8 mks

 

CHAPTER 7

SETTLEMENT.

  1. The diagram below represents the functional zones of urban centre. Use it to answer question (a)

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       (i)        Name the zones marked X and Y.                                          2 mks

(ii)       List three functions of the Central Business District.           3 mks

  1. (a)       Name two types of human settlements.                                             2 mks

Use the sketch below to answer question (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)       Settlement patterns marked Q A R.                                                   2 mks

  1. (a)       Name two types of rural settlement patterns.                                                2 mks

(b)       Apart from urban-rural migration, name two other types of migration.

2 mks

(c)       State three factors that may lead to urban-rural migration.              3 mks

  1. State three factors which led to the development of Mombasa into a major sea port in the region.                                                                                      3 mks
  2. (a)       What is urbanization?                                                                        2 mks

(b)       Give two differences in the functions of New York and Nairobi cities.

4 mks

  1. Apart from pollution, explain four problems experienced in urban centres.           8 mks
  2. Explain similarities and differences between Nairobi and New York cities. 8 mks
  3. State two main functions of rural settlements.                                              2 mks
  4. Explain four problems that are experienced in Nairobi as one of the major urban centres in Kenya.                                                                                            4 mks
  5. List three factors that have led to rapid growth of Mombasa town.                         3 mks
  6. State ways through which the Kenyan government is using to solve problems of Nairobi city.                                                                                                   5 mks
  7. (a)       Differentiate between the terms settlement and urbanization.         4 mks

(b)       Identify factors influencing settlement.                                            4 mks

(c)       State the factors influencing patterns of settlement.                                     5 mks

  1. (a)       By use of relevant examples, explain the distribution of urban centres in

East Africa.                                                                                         5 mks

(b)       Explain 4 human factors which may lead to development of towns.

  1. (a)       Explain factors leading to the growth of Kisumu as a Lake Port.    8 mks

(b)       What are the functions of Thika town?                                             5 mks

  1. Explain the problems facing New York City. 6 mks
  2. (a)       Outline the main differences between the cities of New York and Nairobi.

4 mks

(b)       Compare the port of Mombasa to the port of Rotterdam.                 8 mks

  1. Discuss the effects of urbanization. 4 mks

 

CHAPTER 8

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION.

  1. State the causes of the decline in the use of letter writing as a means of communication in Kenya.                                                                              5 mks
  2. (a)       Give three advantages of railway over road transport.                     3 mks

(b)       The map below shows the extent of the oil pipeline in Kenya. Use it to answer question (b).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name the towns marked X and Y which are served by the pipeline.            2 mks

(c)       State two disadvantages of using pipelines as means of transporting oil.

(d)       Use the map drawn below of St. Lawrence sea way to answer the questions that follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i)        Name the towns A and B

(ii)       Name lakes X, Y, Z

(iii)      Name canal marked V 3.

  1. Use the sketch map of Lake Victoria below to answer question (a).

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name the lake ports marked P, Q, and R                                           3 mks

(b)       Outline two advantages of using containers while handling goods at the port of Kisumu.                                                                              2 mks

  1. (a)      Give three reasons why road transport is used more than air transport in

East Africa.                                                                                         3 mks

(b)       In what three ways does Kenya benefit from air links with the rest of the world?                                                                                                 3 mks

  1. Use the map of East Africa below to answer question (a).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Name the railway terminuses marked P, Q and R.                            3 mks

(b)       Give the main commodities transported by the railway lines marked S and T.                                                                                                            2 mks

(c)       Name the port marked U and the lake marked V.                             2 mks

(d)       State four reasons why road network is more widespread than railway network in East Africa.                                                                      4 mks

(e)       One of the problems facing road transport is the high frequency of accidents. Explain four conditions of roads in Kenya that may lead to accident.                                                                                             8 rnks

  1. Give four benefits of the efforts the government is data in streamlining pubic transport sector.                                                                                              4 mks
  2. Outline two major problems affecting the development of trans- African highway in Africa.                                                                                                             2 mks
  3. State two major problems hindering river transport in Kenya.                    2 mks
  4. Suggest three benefits of the proposed Southern bypasses to be constructed in Kenya.                                                                                                             3 mks
  5. (a)       Define containerization.

(b)       Outline three merits of using containerization as a method of transportation.                                                                                               3mks

  1. (a)       State three problems facing railway transport in Kenya.                  3 mks

(b)       Identify importance of railway transport in a country.                     4 mks

  1. Differentiate between ‘transport’ and communication.                                 4 mks
  2. Apart from cell phones, mention other two modern methods of communication.

2 mks

  1. State advantages of using cell phones communication.                                3 mks
  2. State reasons why St. Lawrence sea way was set up by the government of USA.

4 mks

  1. (a)       Define:

(i)        Transport

(ii)       Communication                                                                      4 mks

(b)       Apart from water transport, list the other modes of transport.         2 mks

(c)       Name the two types of waterways used in transportation.                2 mks

  1. (a) Give three reasons why river transportation in Africa is poorly developed.

3 mks

(b)       Name the major ocean routes of the world.                                       3 mks

(c)       State the advantages of water transport.                                            6 mks

  1. (a)       Account for the poor rail linkages j, between the African countries.           2 mks

(b)       Name three trans-continental rail lines in Africa.                             3 mks

(c)       What are the advantages and disadvantages of transporting goods by rail?

6 mks

  1. (a)       Why is railway transport less used in Africa?                                   4 mks

(b)        Name two railway systems in Africa.                                               2 mks

(c)       Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of railway transport.      4 mks

  1. State the advantages of road transport.                                                          4 mks
  2. (a)       What is containerization?                                                                  2 mks

(b)       Discuss advantages and disadvantages of containerization.                         6 mks

(c)       State advantages and disadvantages of air transport.                                    6 mks

  1. Identify the main types of communication.                                                   4 mks
  2. (a)       Name two trans-African highways                                                    2 mks

(b)       What are the benefits of trans-African highways?                            2 mks

(c)       Explain the problems facing the trans-African highways.                4 mks

  1.    Discuss the role of transport and communication in economic development of Africa.                                                                                                             4 mks
  2. (a)       State the problems facing transport and communication in Africa. 4 mks

(b)       Outline the efforts being made to solve these problems.                  4 mks

  1. (a)       (i)        Identify the obstacles that face navigation along the St Lawrence

seaways.                                                                                  3 mks

(ii)       State ways in which navigation on the seaway was improved.                                                                                                                                 4 mks

(b)       Explain the benefits of the St. Lawrence seaway on the economies of the United States of America and Canada.                                              6 mks

 

CHAPTER 9

TRADE.

  1. (a)       State five reasons why the common market for Eastern and Southern

Africa was formed.                                                                             5mks

  1. (a)       What is international trade?                                                                           5mks

(b)       Name major imports from Europe to Kenya                                                 2 mks

(c)       List factors that influence the import and export of goods in Kenya.                                                                                                                                              4 mks

(d)       Explain ways through which Kenya will I benefit from the renewed East African co-operation.                                                                                     6 mks

(e)       Explain negative effects of international trade.                                6 mks

  1. (a)       Explain four measures which Kenya may take to reduce the unfavourable

Balance of trade.                                                                                8 mks

(b)       Explain four benefits that Kenya derives from international trade.             8 mks

  1. (a)       What is Trade?                                                                                   2 mks

(b)   Identify the two types of internal trade.                                                             2 mks

  1. State the factors influencing trade. 4 mks
  2. (a) Differentiate between visible and invisible exports.                                     4 mks

(b)       Draw a table showing the major visible export and imports of Kenya.                                                                                                                                            8 mks

  1. Explain the significance of trade to Kenya.                                                  5 mks
  2. State the future on international trade in Kenya. 3mks
  3. (a)       What is a regional trading bloc?                                                        2 mks

(b)       Apart from the European Union, name three other regional trading blocs.

3 mks

(c)       Outline the role played by the European Union in the economy of Europe.

4 mks

  1. Explain why the Kenya’s exports are more to the outside world than her neighbors.                                                                                                            6 mks

 

CHAPTER 10

POPULATION

  1. (a) State four reasons why the northern parts of Kenya are sparsely populated.

4 mks

(b)       Give two primary sources of population data                                               2 mks

(c)       What information can be derived from a population pyramid?        4 mks

(d)       Describe three ways in which the population of Kenya differ from those of Sweden.                                                                                              6 mks

(e)       Explain four causes of rural-urban migration in Kenya.                   8 mks

  1. Explain three problems which result from the high population growth rate in the East African countries.                                                                                   6 mks

2005:

  1. List three factors that have contributed to a decline in infant mortality in Kenya.                                                                                                                                     3 mks
  2. Explain two reasons why Thika District has a higher population than Murang’a district.                                                                                                           4 mks
  3. (a)       State the reasons for carrying out population census.                       5 mks

(b)       How the following factors lead to population increase in Kenya.

(i)        Early marriages

(ii)       Improved medical facilities

(iii)      Cultural beliefs.                                                                      6 mks

  1. The pyramid below represents the population of country X. Use it to answer question (a).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)       Describe the characteristics of the population represented by the pyramid.

4 mks

(b)       Explain three problems which may result from a high population growth rate.                                                                                                     6 mks

(c)       Describe THREE measures that have been taken in Kenya to reduce infant mortality.                                                                                            6 mks

(d)       Explain four factors that have led to a high population density in Lake Victoria basin.                                                                                    8 mks

  1. a)         Define the term population.                                                               2 mks

(b)       Explain factors influencing population distribution.                                    6 mks

  1. (a)       Explain factors influencing population growth.                                8 mks

(b)       Describe the main features of population structure of a developing country.                                                                                                         4 mks

  1. Explain the factors leading to high fertility levels in a population. 6 mks
  2. Compare and contrast population trends between Kenya and Sweden.        8 mks
  3. The table below shows population distribution in Kenya by province in 1999. Use it to answer the questions below.
Province Population Area in Sq Kms
Nairobi 2,143,254 696
Central 3,724,159 13,220
Rift Valley 6,987,036 182,539
Western 3,358,776 8,264
Nyanza 4,392,264 12,547
Coast 2,487,264 82,816
Eastern 4,634,779 153,473
N. Eastern 962,143 128,124

Table 9.3 Population of Kenya by Provinces

(a)       Calculate the population density of each province.                          2 mks

(b)       Give reasons why there is a high population density in Central Province of Kenya.                                                                                                 3 mks

 

CHAPTER 11

MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

  1. (a) Why is it necessary to conserve water?                                             3 mks

(b)       How does terracing help in water conservation?                               2 mks

  1.  (a)     Apart from desertification, name two other environmental hazards

experienced in Kenya.                                                                        2 mks

  1. (a)       Name three physical regions through which river Tana passes.       3 mks

(b)       Name two rivers in Kenya to the West of the Rift Valley which causes large scale flooding.                                                                                    2 mks

(c)       Explain four problems caused by floods.                                          8 mks

  1. (a)       Define the term pollution.                                                                  2 mks

(b)       Explain three effects of land pollution on the environment.                        6 mks

(c)       State four ways through which Sand pollution can be controlled.                8 mks

  1. (a)       State ways in which drought affects the agricultural sector in Kenya.                                                                                                                                             4 mks

(b)       What is soil conservation?                                                                 2 mks

(c)       State three farming methods that assist in soil conservation.           3 mks

  1. State three factors contributing to occurrence of floods                               3 mks
  2. State five negative effects of floods.                                                             5 mks
  3. State measures currently undertaken by Kenyan government to control natural disasters.                                                                                                         5 mks
  4. Explain five economic importance of controlling floods.                            10 mks
  5. Name five natural hazards.                                                                            5 mks
  6. Name three human induced hazards.                                                                         3 mks
  7. Define desertification.                                                                                   2 mks
  8. Name causes of desertification.                                                                     4 mks
  9. List effects of desertification.                                                                        4 mks
  10. Explain five types of environment.                                                               10 mks
  11. (a)       Define:

(i)        Environment

(ii)       Management of the environment

(iii)      Conservation of the environment                                          6 mks

(b)     Why is it necessary to manage and conserve the environment?         4 mks

  1. (a)       Mention six environmental hazards.                                                 6 mks

(b)     Explain:

(i)        The causes of floods.

(ii)       The effects of floods.                                                            4 mks

  1. (a)       (i)        What is lightning?                                                                  2 mks

(ii)       What causes lightning?                                                          2 mks

(b)       (i)        What are the effects of lightning?                                         2 mks

(ii)       How can lightning be controlled?                                          4 mks

  1. (a)       (i)        Define pollution.                                                                    2 mks

(ii)       Name the four types of pollution.

(b)       (i)        What is air pollution?                                                            2 mks

(ii)       State five causes of air pollution.                                          5 mks

(iii)      How can pollution be controlled?                                          5 mks

  1. (a)       (i)        Name four non -governmental organizations involved in the

management and conservation of environment in Kenya.    4 mks

(b)       Explain how legislation in Kenya is used to manage and conserve the

environment.                                                                                      8 mks

 

MODEL PAPERS.

PAPER 1 (A)

2 HOURS 45 MINUTES

Answer all questions in this section.

  1. (a)       Define Geography.                                                                             2 mks

(b)       Explain the relationship between Geography and Biology.              2 mks

  1. (a)       Differentiate between mass wasting and mass movement.               2 mks

(b)       Outline four factors that cause soil creep to occur.                           4 mks

  1. (a)       Name two fold mountains formed during Alpine Orogeny .                        2 mks

(b)       State three theories which explain the formation of fold mountains.           3 mks 4              Explain what you understand by each of the following;

(a)       Vertical movement.

(b)       Isostatic adjustment                                                                           4 mks

  1. (a)       Give three  conditions necessary for the formation of Karst scenery.                                                                                                                                              3 mks

(b)       List three zones of saturation below the earth surface.                     3 mks

 

SECTION B

Answer question 6 and any other two questions

  1. Study the map of Taita Hills (1: 50 000) sheet 189\4 provided and answer the following questions.

(a)       What is the grid square of:

(i)        Water reservoir at Mwasere

(ii)       Water tank at Kirutai                                                             4 mks

(b)       What is the magnetic variation as of January 1991?                                     2 mks

(c)       What is the direction of flow of River Goshi?                                  2 kms

(d)       Explain four ways in which relief influences settlements in the area covered by the map.                                                                             (8mks)

(e)       Name three types of natural vegetation in the area covered by the map.

3 mks

(f)        Students of the school at Zare carried out field study around the school,

(i)        List four preparations they made.                                          4mks

(ii)       State two methods they would use to collect data.                2 mks

  1. (a)       Define the term Lake,                                                                        2 mks.

(b)       Explain three reasons why some Rift Valley lakes are saline.         6 mks

(c)       (i)        Describe how caldera lake is formed.                                                5 mks

(ii)       Give three examples of caldera lakes in Africa.                   3 mks

(d)       Explain four ways in which lakes modify the climate of the surrounding areas.                                                                                                   8 mks

  1. (a)       (i)        Define faulting.                                                                      2 mks

(ii)       Distinguish between reverse and tear faults.                         2 mks

(b)       Explain formation of each of the following;

(i)        Fault scarp

(ii)       Tilt block                                                                                4 mks

(c)       Explain four economic significances of faulting to human activities            8mks (d)         (i)        State three advantages of oral interviews.                             3 mks.

  1. (a)       (i)        Differentiate between zero lapse rate and environmental lapse rate.

4 mks

(ii)       Name two types of fronts in air masses.                                2 mks

(iii)      State two effects on climate from urbanization.                   2 mks

(b)       (i)        Name one type of hot climates.                                             1 mk

(ii)       Account for the characteristics of rainfall experienced in Equatorial climate.                                                                                   8 mks

(c)       (i)        State four causes of the recent global climatic change.        4 mks

(ii)                   State six major effects of climate change.                            6 mks

  1. (a)       (i)        State three characteristics of arid areas.                                3 mks

(ii)       Give two factors that promote wind deposition in arid areas           2 mks

(b)       (i)         Identify   two processes of wind erosion.                             2 mks

(ii)       Describe how the barchan is formed.                                                4 mks

(c)       Differentiate between a rock pedestal and a mushroom block.        4 mks

(d)       Suppose you are asked to carry out a field study on the action of water in a desert.

(i)                    State two objectives for your study                                       2 mks

(ii)       Name two water depositional features you are likely to observe.

2 mks

(iii)     Explain three significance of arid landforms.                                   6 mks

 

PAPER 1 (B)

2 HOURS 45 MINUTES

SECTION A

Answer all questions in section A

  1. a)         Name the minerals found in the core of the earth.                            2 mks
  2. b) State ways we understand interior of the earth.                                2,mks
  3. a)         What is the plate tectonic theory.                                                      1 mk
  4. b) Explain two evidences that support the continental drift theory.     4mks
  5. a)         State three characteristics of the troposphere.                                             3mks
  6. b) State factors considered for positioning rain gauge.                                     3mks
  7. a) List three natural causes of soil creep.                                              3mks
  8. b) State two measures used to check mass wasting.                              2 mks
  9. (a)     State two physical conditions for development of karst scenery.     2mks
  10. b) Name two sources of under ground water.                                        2 mks

 

SECTION B

Answer question 6 and any other two questions.

  1. Study the map of Nyahururu (10:50000) provided and answer the following questions.
  2. a) (i) Measure the length of the dry weather road from Marmanet Saw

Mills, grid reference 054143 to the junction at Karima shopping centre grid reference 033099 in kilometers.                          2 mks

  1. ii) Calculate the gradient of the slope between point A grid reference 940021 and point B at grid reference 985021.                      2 mks

(b)       (i)        Name drainage features found in the area covered by the map.

3 mks

(ii)       List features found in the southern part of the map indicating the area receives low rainfall.                                                  3 mks

(c)       Describe the relief of the area covered by the map.                          3 mks

(d)       Three natural factors influencing settlements.                                  3 mks

(i)        Name factors favouring location of Nyahururu town.          6 mks

  1. ii) State two social functions of the town.                                  3 mks
  2. a)         What is a Lake?                                                                                  2 mks
  3. b) Discuss the formation following Lakes.
  4. i) Lake Victoria
  5. ii) Lake Tanganyika                                                                    8 mks
  6. c) Explain how human activities have negative impact on lakes.         8 mks
  7. d) i) List three positive effects of lakes to humans.                      3 mks
  8. ii) Name four follow up activities in fieldwork.                                    4 mks
  9. a) i)         Differentiate between mineral and rock.                               4 mks
  10. ii) State characteristics of sedimentary rocks.                           3 mks
  11. b) Classify rocks according to form and origin giving two examples in each type.                                                                                                    9 mks
  12. c) Explain formation of following examples of rocks.                         6 mks
  13. i) Tuff
  14. ii) Coral rock
  15. d) State use of equipment listed   below in fieldwork.                          3 mks

(i)        Geological hammer

(ii)       Lenses

(iii)      Hydrochloric acid

  1. a) i)         Name three hot deserts.                                                          3mks
  2. ii) State two characteristics of arid lands.                                  2 mks
  3. b) Describe formation of following features.
  4. i) Rock pedestals
  5. ii) Yardang                                                                               8 mks
  6. c) Name three resultant features of action of water in deserts.                         3 mks.
  7. d) i)       Name three processes of wind transport.                               3 mks.
  8. ii) State advantages of using secondary sources of data.           2 mks

iii)       List four evidences of desertification.                                               4 mks.

  1. a) i)         What is a fault                                                                        2 mks.
  2. ii) Name the parts of a fault?                                                      4 mks
  3. b) i)         Name two resultant features of faulting.                               2 mks
  4. ii) Explain formation of Rift valley by theory of anticlinal arching.                                                                                                                            3 mks
  5. c) i)       Distinguish between basic lava and acidic lava.                   6mks
  6. ii) State four characteristics of composite volcano.                  4 mks

iii)      State four positive influences of volcanicity.                                    4 mks

 

KCSE MODEL PAPER 2 (A)

2 HOURS 45 MINUTES

SECTION A

Answer all questions in this section

  1. (a)      Name two exotic beef cattle reared in Kenya.                                   2 mks

(b)       State three physical conditions favouring beef farming in Argentina 3 mks

  1. (a)       Name two products which can be transported using pipelines.        2 mks

(b)       Give three advantages of using pipelines as a means of transport.  3mks

  1. a)         What is land reclamation?                                                                 2 mks
  2. b) State three physical factors which influenced the establishment of the Perkerra irrigation scheme.                                                                3 mks
  3. a)         Name three cities in Kenya.                                                               3 mks.
  4. b) State three problems facing the growth of Mombasa               3 mks
  5. a)         Name two environmental hazards other than floods                                     2mks
  6. b) Give three problems resulting from flooding in Lake Victoria 3mks

 

SECTION B

Answer question 6 and any other two questions

  1. a)         (i)        What is statistics?                                                                  2 mks.
  2. ii) Name three ways in which data analysis is done.                 3 mks

iii)       Name two advantages of a wind rose.                                   3 mks

  1. b) State four physical conditions necessary for the growing of sugar cane.
  2. c) Describe the commercial production of sugar cane from land preparation to harvesting.                                                                                          8 mks
  3. d) Explain three problems facing sugar cane farmers in Kenya.          6 mks
  4. a)         Name three national parks in Uganda                                                            3 mks
  5. b) (i)        Explain two differences between a national park and a game

reserve.                                                                                   4 mks

  1. ii) Name three tourist attractions found in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya.                                                                                         3 mks
  2. c) i) State three physical conditions that influence distribution of

wildlife in East Africa.                                                           3 mks

  1. ii) List four problems experienced by the Kenya Government in its effort to conserve wildlife.                                                    4 mks
  2. d) Explain four factors which have made Switzerland a major tourist attraction in Europe.                                                                               8 mks
  3. (a) i)         What is agroforestry?                                                             2 mks
  4. ii) Give three reasons why agroforestry is being encouraged in Kenya.

3 mks

(b)       i)         Name three types of coniferous trees found in Kenya.         3 mks

  1. ii) State five characteristics of coniferous forest. 5 mks

(c)      Compare forestry in Kenya and Canada under the following sub-headings.

  1. i) Tree harvesting.
  2. ii) Transportation of logs

iii)       Marketing

(d)       Explain three problems that affect forestry in Canada.                    6 mks

  1. a) i)         Name two non-renewable sources of energy other than coal. 2 mks
  2. ii) Give three disadvantages of using coal as source of energy.            3 mks b)          i)         Name two Geothermal potential areas in Kenya.                  2 mks
  3. ii) Give three reasons why Kenya has not been able to fully exploit

her geothermal potential.                                                       3 mks

  1. c) Explain four conditions that favour the location of hydroelectric power station.                                                                                                            4 mks
  2. d) i)         What is energy crisis?                                                            2 mks
  3. ii) Explain three effects of energy crisis in Kenya. 3 mks
  4. a) i)         Differentiate between pelagic and demersal fishing.            2 mks
  5. ii) Name any two examples of demersal fish.                            2 mks
  6. b) State four reasons why fresh water fishing is more important than marine water fishing in Kenya.                                                                      4 mks
  7. c) i)     What is fish farming?                                                                        2 mks
  8. ii) State four ways through which fish farming contributes to the economy of t Kenya.                                                              4 mks
  9. d) State three problems facing fish farming in Kenya. 3 mks
  10. e) Explain four conditions that favour fishing in Japan. 4 mks

 

KCSE MODEL PAPER 2 (B)

2 HOURS 45 MINUTES

SECTION A:

Answer all questions in this section

  1. a)         State three advantages of using solar energy.                                   (3mks)
  2. b) State two factors hindering the development of solar energy.        (2mks)
  3. a)          State three ways through which Kenya has benefited from international

airports.                                                                                              (3mks)

  1. b) Suggest two possible solutions to Africa’s transport and communication problems.                                                                                            (2mks)
  2. a)         Distinguish between population distribution and population density.                                                                                                                                             (2mks)
  3. b) State three problems created by a decline of population in a developed country.                                                                                               (3mks)
  4. a)         State two physical factors which influence the location of settlements.

(2mks)

  1. b) Which are the three functional zones of an ideal urban centre?       (3mks)
  2. a)         List two types of fish reared in ponds.                                              (2mks)
  3. b) State measures that have been undertaken by the government of Kenya to encourage fish farming.                                                              (3mks)

 

 

SECTION B

Answer question 6 and any other two questions from this section.

  1. Use the photograph below to answer questions (a) i and (ii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) i)      Identify the type of photograph given above.                        (1mk)
  2. ii) Name two major features represented in the area shown on the photograph.                                                                             (2mks)
  3. b) Identify four road conditions that trigger mad accidents.                 (4mks)
  4. c) Explain four limitations of road transport.                                        (8mks)
  5. d) Explain four problems faced by African states in efforts to improve roads.

(8mks)

  1. (a) Give five reasons why wildlife conservation is encouraged in Kenya.

(5mks)

  1. b) Explain what you understand by the following terms:
  2. i) Domestic tourism.
  3. ii) Eco-tourism                                            (4mks)

(c)       Explain three factors that have hindered the development of domestic tourism in Kenya.

(d)       Explain four factors that have made Switzerland a major tourism destination in Europe.

  1. (a) What do you understand by the following terms:
  2. i) Land reclamation.
  3. ii) Land rehabilitation.                                                              (4mks)
  4. b) i) State any four methods used in land reclamation and rehabilitation

in Kenya.                                                                                (4mks)

  1. ii) Apart from Mwea Tebere, name two other large scale irrigation schemes in Kenya.                                                                  (2mks)

iii)       Explain four factors that led to the establishment of Mwea Tebere

irrigation scheme.                                                                  (8mks)

(c)       i)         What is a polder?                                                                   (2mks)

  1. ii) Describe how a polder is reclaimed.                                      (5mks)
  2. a) i)         Name three areas where forests are found in the Rift Valley of

Kenya.                                                                                     (3mks)

  1. b) Explain four factors that favour the growth of softwood forests in Swaziland.                                                                                                 (4mks)
  2. c) i)       Explain four problems experienced in commercial exploitation of

the equatorial forest in Africa.                                               (4mks)

  1. ii) Give three species of trees found in Gabon.                                      (3mks)
  2. d) State three measures being taken to conserve forests in Kenya.      (3mks)
  3. (a)       i)         Name two conditions that are necessary for the formation of

petroleum.                                                                              (2mks)

  1. ii) Give two reasons why Kenya imports her oil in crude form.            (2mks)

(b)       i)         State two advantages of geothermal power.                          (2mks)

  1. ii) State four factors that hinder the expansion of geothermal power production in Kenya.                                                              (4mks)

(c)       Explain four ways by which the government of Kenya should apply to conserve her energy.                                                                          (4mks)

(d)       i)         What is multi-purpose dam?                                                  (2mks)

  1. ii) State three reasons why Akosombo dam was established. (3mks) iii)             List three benefits of establishing the Akosombo dam.        (3mks)

 

ANSWERS TO TOPICAL QUESTIONS

PAST KCSE AND PREDICTION QUESTIONS

FORM ONE

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

  1. Collective term for methodologies of fieldwork, maps and map work and photograph interpretation used in study of geography.
  2. •         Physical geography
  • Human geography
  1. • Climate
  • Rocks and minerals
  • Earth and the solar system
  • Soil
  1. • External conditions surrounding of an organism.
  2. • Provides knowledge that promote conservation of resources
  • Admission in careers that generate income e.g. Geologist.
  • Learn skills in time management useful in personal activities
  1. • Transport lines e.g. roads.
  • Settlement structures e.g. houses
  • Drainage features e.g. boreholes, water dams
  • Industries e.g. coffee mills
  • Farms e.g. tea estates
  1. Part of physical conditions that provide home in which certain organisms live.
  2. •           History
  • Biology meteorology
  • Demography
  • Sociology
  • Agriculture
  • Economics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Medicine
  1. • Demography is the study of human population dealing with numerical

aspects of population while population geography is branch of human geography dealing with population explaining where and why people live.

  • Economics deals with availability of resources while economic geography is branch of geography that deals with location and distribution of resources.
  1. • Geo, graphein

 

CHAPTER 2

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM

  1. (a)   •           Causes day and night/apparent movement of sun from east to west.
  • Causes differences in time at different longitudes.
  • Causes deflection of winds\ ocean currents.
  • Causes rising and falling of sea tides.
  • Causes variation in atmosphere pressure on the earth surface.

(b)       •           Earth revolution

  • Causes changes in position of midday sun at different times of the year.
  • Causes varying length of the days and nights in northern and southern hemisphere.
  • Causes changes in seasons; spring, summer, autumn and winter. • Causes lunar eclipse
  1. (a) (i)        P – Atmosphere

(ii)       Q – Barysphere/centrosphere/core

(iii)      R -Mohorovicic discontinuity/moho dicontinuity

(b)       •           Divided into two-upper and lower mantle

  • Mantles’ main constituent minerals are ferro-magnesium and silicate.
  • Mantle is about 2, 900 km thick.
  • Upper mantle has low temperature than lower mantle.
  • Mantle has temperatures of about 1000°C.
  • Mantle is made up heavier rocks than rocks of earth crust.
  • Upper mantle is made up of an elastic solid/semi-molten
  • Inner mantle is made up an elastic solid/semi molten basic rocks/ viscous liquid.
  1. (a) The planets marked F and G is
  • Mars
  • Neptune
  1. (a)       Solar system refers to the composition of the sun, the planets and other

heavenly bodies related to the sun.

(b)       i)         Solar eclipse

(ii)       L – Moon

M- Shadow

  1. (a) i)         21st March and 23rd September
  2. ii) Due to revolution of the earth.

(b)       i)         274.5 days

  1. ii) Summer season
  2. (i) Solar system – Organization made up of the sun with the nine planets

orbiting around it and heavenly bodies,

(ii)       Galaxy – Group/cluster of stars in the universe.

(iii)      Star – Hot mass of glowing gases that transmit light to outer bodies.

(iv)      Asteroid – Small planet-like objects orbiting around the sun between the planets of Mars and Jupiter.

  1. •         Latitude is the distance north or south of equator measured as an angle

from the earth’s centre while longitude is the distance of the earth’s surface measured east or west of prime meridian and expressed as an angle.

Latitude is imaginary line running from East to West showing how far North or South a place is from Equator.

  • Dateline is line 180° at which a day is lost or gained while international dateline is zigzag line along longitude 180° deviating land surfaces and at which day is lost or gained.
  • Glowing objects that quickly cross the sky before they burn up and disappear while meteorites are those meteors that pass through the atmosphere brightly but do not burn up.
  1. • In solar eclipse moon lie between sun and earth while in lunar eclipse

earth lie between moon and sun.

  • In solar eclipse shadow of moon is cast on earth while in lunar eclipse shadow of earth is cast on moon.
  • Solar eclipse occurs during the day while lunar eclipse occurs during the night.
  • Lunar eclipse is caused by earth’s revolution while solar eclipse is caused by revolution of moon.
  1. •           Presence of water that support life.
  • Presence of atmosphere with adequate O2 and CO2 levels that support life of animals and plants respectively.
  • Enough heat and light due to earth’s favourable distance from the sun.
  • Proportional gravitational force that allow objects to be upright on the earth’s surface.
  1. (a) •           Causes deflection of the winds
  • Causes time difference between Meridians.
  • Causes variation in speed of air masses.
  • Causes rising and falling of ocean currents.
  • Causes variation in atmospheric pressure.

G.M                 East

34°E                41°E

1 p.m.              ?

1°         =         4 minutes

4 x 4   =   16 minutes

Local time = 1.16 p.m.

  1. (a)     Periods 21st March and 23rd September when the sun is overhead at

midday along the equator.

(b)       •           Sun is overhead at mid-day along the tropic of cancer/Capricorn.

  • The Arctic Circle experiences 24 hrs of daylight.
  • Days are longer than nights.
  • Temperatures are high in the region experiencing summer solstice.
  • 24 hour sunshine within the circles.
  1. 66 ½ 0, 23 ½ 0
  2. (a) Silica, aluminium

(b)       2.7 gms/cc

(c)       6 -10 kms

(d)       3.0-3.3 gms/cc

(e)       3470 kms

(f)        5,500 cc

  1. Chances of another star approaching the sun are minimal.
  • High temperature materials drawn from the sun would disperse rather than condense.
  • It does not explain where the sun and the star came from.
  1. Hydrosphere is part of the earth surface covered by water masses e.g. oceans, seas, rivers and swamps while atmosphere refers to thin layer of gases surrounding the earth and held by earth’s gravitational pull.
  2. (a)      1.         Uranus
  3. Venus
  4. Earth
  5. Venus
  6. Jupiter
  7. Venus
  8. Mercury
  9. • Earth rotates on its own axis to make a complete turn; and its poles rotate

of this axis and pulled towards each other (centripetal forces)

  • Equator covers a long distance and therefore rotates faster, with more speed causing a flinging force (centrifugal force).
  1. • Low temperatures
  • Longer night times than day times at latitudes beyond equator
  • The sun is overhead Tropic of Capricorn on 22nd December and its winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • On 21st June the sun is directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer and its winter solstice is in the Southern hemisphere.
  • Sun is not visible at cycles and there is darkness for 24 hrs.
  1. • Winter solstice occurs on 22nd December and 21st June when the sun is

overhead at mid-day along tropic of Capricorn and Cancer respectively. At the Arctic Circle and Antarctic circles the sun is visible for only a few minutes when it appears above the southern/ Northern horizon.

  • Summer solstice occurs on 21st June and 22nd December when the sun is overhead in the tropic of Cancer and Capricorn respectively. The sun rises higher in the sky and is visible for 24 hrs at the arctic and Antarctic cycles.
  1. (a) It is a shadow that is formed when rays of the sun are blocked from

reaching the earth or the moon.

(b)       •           Comets

  • Asteroids
  • Meteorites
  •       Satellites
  1. • It is an imaginary line running from North to South that shows how far

east and West a place is from the Greenwich prime meridian.

  • It refers to angular distance east or west of the Greenwich prime meridian.
  1. •           It causes aphelion whereby the earth is sometimes in its farthest position

from the sun.

  • It causes periphelion whereby the sun is sometime at its closest position to the sun.
  • It influences the occurrence of spring and neap tides.
  • It changes cycle of equinoxes and solstices
  • It influences occurrence of seasons
  1. 1° – 4 minutes

47° x 4 = 188 minutes

188 minutes = 3 hrs 8 minutes

Buchanan is 3 hrs 8 minutes behind Nairobi.

Time is 6.52 a.m.

  1. (a) On crossing this longitude while going to the West, a day is gained and

white crossing to the East a day is lost.

(b)       661/2°

(c)       Photographs taken from the outer space or satellites show the curvature of the earth.

  • During eclipse of the moon, the earth casts a spherical-shaped shadow on the moon.
  • Circumnavigation of the earth along a straight path will bring one back.
  • Earths horizon
  • Other planets are curved and earth is one of planets.
  • Different rising and setting times in different places.
  • An approaching ship.

 

CHAPTER 3

WEATHER

  1. (a)       During the day the land heats faster than the sea.
  • The air over the land rises
  • Cooler air from the sea blows towards the land to replace the rising air
  • The cool air from the sea is called sea breeze

(b)       (i)        H- Mozambique, J – Benguera

(ii)       Raising temperature Causes rainfall

2          •           Troposphere

  • Stratosphere
  • Mesosphere
  • Ionosphere
  1. (a) •           Air must have abundant moisture.
  • A cloudless night to facilitate terrestrial radiation.
  • Air should be calm to remain in contact with the ground in order to be cooled.
  • There should be gentle air currents to hold water droplets in suspension.
  • The air must be cooled below dew point.

(b)       (i)       R – cumulus

  1. (a)        (i)       X – 3°C

Y – 9°C

(b)                   (i)        583 mm

(ii)       •           Sea make water is heated intensely by solar radiation.

  • Heating is intense in the afternoon
  • Warm moisture laden air rises and condenses at higher altitude.
  • Condensed water vapour forms cumulonimbus clouds.
  • Clouds eventually give rain accompanied by thunderstorm.
  1. (a)       (i)        30.3 – 28.4 =1.9°C

(ii)       9.0 + 8.0 + 21.0 + 49.0 + 25.0 + 9.0 + 20.0+10.0 + 4.0+10.0+17.0+11.0   =1930 mm

(b)        •         Altitude – High altitude areas have low temperature and low

pressure. Temperature varies with height because air is heated from below.

  • Winds transfer heat from one place to another causing changes in temperature.
  • Latitude influences climate such that areas near equator are warmer.
  • Aspect influences climate as south facing slopes in the northern hemisphere are warmer than north facing slopes in the same.
  • ITCZ- zone of low pressure which migrates North and South equator affects rainfall.
  1. (a) •           Sunshine
  • Rainfall
  • Wind
  • Cloud cover
  • Air pressure
  • Humidity
  1. a) •           Open area free of shade by trees and buildings.
  • Gentle land free of flooding
  • Area with wide view of surroundings.
  • Away from concrete surfaces.
  1. b) Reasons why Stevenson screen is;
  • Painted white – can reflect direct heat from the sun.
  • Louvred on sides – To allow free flow of air and regulate temperature.
  1. Relative humidity refers to the ratio between water vapour actually present in the air and its capacity to hold water vapour at a given temperature.
  2. (a)       •           It’s heavy and torrential/falls in large drops.
  • Usually accompanied by lighting and thunderstorms
  • Falls mainly in the late afternoon
  • It’s highly localized and lasts for a short while (15-20 mins)

(b)       Radiation fog forms when air in contact with the ground is cooled through terrestrial radiation while advection fog forms when   warm moist air is cooled as it passes over cool surface e.g. land/sea.

  1. (a)      •           When the temperature rises, the alcohol in the left hand column

expands and pushed the mercury column. The mercury in turn pushes the mercury in the right hand column and steel metal index up.

  • The maximum temperature is shown by the end of the index pushed by the mercury.
  • When the temperature falls, alcohol in the left hand column contracts and pulls the index along the tube. When the temperature rises, the alcohol expands leaving behind the index. Then the minimum temperature is read.

(b)       •           According to the altitude of their bases.

  • Their appearance/structure
  • Their formation
  1. (a)       –           It should be in an open place with free flow of air.

–           Away from barrier e.g. trees

–           Should be on a fairly level ground.

–           The site should be free from flooding

–           The site should provide a wide view of the surrounding landscape and the sky.

(b)       •           Intensity of the sun’s radiation in space the average distance from

the sun.

  • The transparency of the atmosphere
  • Position of the earth in its orbit
  • The area and nature of the surface on which the rays fall.
  1. Climate           It’s the average weather condition of a given place over a period or

time usually (30-35 years)

Relative humidity       Refers to the ratio between water vapour actually present in the air and its maximum capacity to hold water vapour at a given temperature.

Weather forecasting   it’s the prediction of the weather situation for a given place within a given period of time e.g. hour, a day, a week.

Absolute humidity      It is the total amount of water vapour that a given volume of air can   -hold.

Weather lore               Refers to a body of traditional facts and beliefs relating to weather e.g. a halo around the moon, croaking of frogs, a rainbow, migration of birds

  1. •           The students are able to relate what they have learnt in class to the real

environment hence making geography real and interesting.

  • It breaks the class monotony.
  • It enables learners to develop skills or observation measurement, recording and analyzing data.
  • It improves the visual memory through observation.
  1. (a) •           Rain gauge
  • The rain gauge is kept in an open space in the weather station from above. Its raised to avoid splashes from entering into the gauge.
  • The water collected is emptied into the measuring cylinder every 24hrs.
  • Take readings on the measuring cylinder.
  • This cylinder is graduated in mm and the level the water emptied reaches gives us the reading amount of rainfall for the day.
  • Record the readings and interpret.
  • A maximum and minimum thermometer
  • When the temperature rises, alcohol in the left hand column expands and pushes the mercury column and maximum temperature is read.
  • When the temperature rises, alcohol in the left hand column contracts and pulls the index along the tube and the minimum temperature is read from the upper end of the index.
  • After recording the reading, the thermometer is reset using a magnet.
  • Interpret the readings.

(b)       (i)        Convectional rainfall

Its formation

  • The intense heating from the sun results into warm air rising in form of convectional currents.
  • The rising air reaches the high atmosphere and moisture in it condenses. Forms clouds and falls rain.
  • It falls in the late afternoon accompanied lighting and thunderstorms.

 

(c)       Problems

  • Lightening and thunderstorms which are destructive to life and property.
  • The torrential/large drops which are harmful to the crops and other vegetation.
  • The hailstones also are destructive to the crop leaves.
  1. (a)       •           Weather forecasting
  • Weather forecasting is the prediction of weather conditions

(b)       (i)        Problems of weather forecasting

  • Inaccurate data
  • Defective instruments
  • Personnel with limited skills
  • Vagaries of nature such as earthquakes

(ii)       •           Determines times for sea and air travel.

  • Determine time when sporting activities take place.
  • Determines the fishing activities and habits in the area.
  • Help determine suitable clothing for the day.
  • Help plan farmers calendar of activities.
  • Help plan suitable housing.
  1. (a)       How clouds influence weather.
  • Clouds determine the amount of solar radiation reaching the earth’s surface and the amount leaving the earth’s surface. This determines temperature conditions.
  • Day temperatures are moderated by clouds.
  • Areas of thick rain clouds have high rainfall.

(b)       (i)        Mean temperature -276/12 = 23°c

(ii)       Annual rainfall 1073 mm

(iii)      Annual range of temperature 5°C

(iv)      Mean rainfall – 1073 mm

(v)       Wettest month – April

  1. MUST SHOW WORKING!
  2. (a) Large volume of air with uniform temperature and humidity and flow over

considerable distance

(b)       •           Equatorial air mass

  • Tropical air masses
  • Polar air masses
  • Arctic and Antarctic air masses

(c)       15° – 20g/cm2

6g/cm3 =?

RH = A.H x 100% = 6 x 100= 30%

Max                          20

  1. (a)     A thermometer/ maximum/ minimum/ six thermometer Hygrometer/wet

and dry bulb thermometer.

  1. •           At night, land looses heat faster than sea.
  • Air upon land becomes cooler and heavier than that upon the sea.
  • The relatively warmer air upon the sea is lighter and therefore it rises while the cooler heavier air at the land flows towards the sea to replace the warm rising air.

 

CHAPTER 4

STATISTICAL METHODS

  1. (a)       (i)        9600-800 = 8,800,000 Barrels

(ii)       21,150,000 Barrels.

(iii)      21,150,000\30 = 705,000 Barrels

  1. Graph

(i)        29.3% (29 – 29.5%)    29%

(ii)       4.75%/4.8%/4.9%

(4.75% – 4.9%)

(iii)      Describe the trend of the value of coffee exports from years 1999 to 2003.

  • The value was generally declining over the five year period.
  • The value was highest in 1999.
  • The decline between 1999 and 2000 was minimal/gradual.
  • The highest drop was between 2000 and 2001
  • There was a minimal drop between 2002 and 2003.
  • The decline between 2001 and 2002 was minimal/gradual.
  • The value was lowest in 2003.

(iv)      Explain three factors which may have led to the increased export earnings

from horticultural produce in Kenya between years 1999 and 2003.

  • Improved technology which leads to advanced crop husbandry/increase the volume of fresh horticultural products.
  • Aggressive promotion of trade abroad leading to a wide/ready market in foreign countries.
  • Improved ways of packaging have made the produce more competitive/ attractive,
  • Improved infrastructure/air/road transport have helped in the quick means of transportation of fresh produce to the market.
  • The declining benefits from traditional agricultural exports leading to the expansion of the areas under horticultural crops.
  • The government has encouraged the formation of organizations that are assisting horticultural farmers.

(v)       Give three advantages of using simple line graphs to represent data.

  • Give clear visual impression.
  • Easy to construct.
  • Easy to interpret.
  • Can be used to represent a wide variety of variables.
  • Appropriate for comparison.

(b)       Reasons why Kenya’s agricultural export earning generally are low

  •       Kenya sells most of her agricultural products in their raw form and they are priced lowly.
  • International prices keep fluctuating from year to year.
  • Prices of some commodities are externally determined.
  • There is competition from other producing countries/from other similar products.
  • Some products are inferior in quality.
  • There are fixed quarters for some agricultural products.
  • Decline in quantities of some agricultural exports.
  1. (a)       Statistics         It refers to the art or science that is concerned with the

interpretation of numeric information.

Statistical data            Refers to the information collected and arranged in a systematic manner.

Statistical methods     Refers to the techniques used in collecting, recording, analyzing and presenting data.

(b)       Primary data and Secondary data

(c)       Closed-ended (rigid) – Open-ended

  1. (a)       •           The method should be inexpensive.
  • Should be time saving
  • Should give accurate data
  • Most applicable method

(b)       •           Discreet data refers to the non-continuous data over time given in

whole numbers only e.g.

  • Total population in a nation.
  • Monthly rainfall totals.
  • No. Of livestock per district
  • Continuous data can be given in any value including decimals e.g. 1.8km.
  1. Sampling refers to the process by which a representative portion of the whole phenomena under study is analyzed and generalized/ generalization is made.

 

Types of sampling

Systematic sampling Stratified sampling Random sampling

  1. (a)       •           Calculation of percentages
  • Measuring of Central tendency (mean, median and mode)
  • Frequency distribution

(b)       •           Predicting for future trends.

  • Showing changes through time
  • Establishing Geographical relationships
  • For economic planning
  • For explaining geographical phenomena.
  • Useful for making comparisons.
  1. (i)        •           Simple iine graph
  • A combined line and bar graph
  • Simple bar graph

(ii)       •           The simple bar graph

  • Prominent values stick out well
  • Bars are appealing to the eye
  • Easy to draw, read and interpret the data represented
  1. (i)        A set of pre-questions which are related to the topic of study.

(ii)       •           Its a source of first hand information

  • The researcher can ask for clarification from the respondent.
  • Similar questions are used for all respondents and comparison can easily be made.
  • When posted, rigid questionnaires reduce fieldwork expenses.

(iii)      Interview involves collection of information by asking questions directly and recording the answers given. In this method the researcher established contact with the respondent and agree on time for face to face interview with the respondent. Interviews can also be carried out on telephone with the interviewee.

  1. Methods of data recording

Tabulation                  This is recording of data by arranging facts of figures in

form of table or list.

Photographing            This is done by use of a camera to record geographical

information.

Tape recording          This can be done when one is collecting data through an oral interview where one uses tape recording device to record conversation.

Tallying                      Used when the data is collected through counting. One counts and puts a vertical strike for every item counted, on the fifth count one puts a diagonal crossing the four strokes.

  1. Data refers to facts and figures collected from the field.
  2. The mean is

72 + 60 + 65 + 70 + 65 + 80 + 65 + 70 + 80 + 84 + 63 + 75 + 63 + 71 + 74

= 1057             = 70.47

12

  1. This is got by arranging the data in an ascending order as follows: 60, 63, 63, 65, 65, 65, 70, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 80, 80, 8.4. The middle number is the median: 70

 

CHAPTER 5

FIELD WORK

  1. •           The information on rainfall can be used by farmers to plan their calendar

of activities.

  • The information on humidity can be used in improving storage of produce e.g. Cereals.
  • The findings can be used to   plan suitable time for drying farm produce.
  1. Advantages of dividing class into groups.
  • The class will be able to study the entire course of the river.
  • Would enable them to obtain information on each stage of the river.
  • Would save on time.
  • Would enable studies to be carried out in an orderly way.
  • Would encourage participation of all members of class/ entourage individual \ roles.
  • Would facilitate more interaction among the group members.
  1. Disadvantages of using secondary data.
  • Recorded data could be out of date.
  • Condition under which data was collected may have changed.
  • Obtaining records on the particular river may be difficult.
  1. (i)
  • To design appropriate research method.
  • To prepare the working schedule.
  • To be able to identify relevant equipment for data collection.
  • To identify suitable areas for study/ to familiarize with people who will provide information
  • To seek permission from owners of the land.

(ii)       •           Interviewing

  • Taking photographs/video recording
  • Measuring the extent of polluted area
  • Administering questionnaires
  • Tape recording.

(iii)      •           Analyzing data

  • Writing report
  • Giving relevant advice to the stake holders
  • Discussing the findings
  • Displaying photography, sketches from the study area.
  1. (a) •           To get permission from the relevant authority.
  • To be able to formulate objectives/hypothesis
  • To be able to prepare a working schedule/decide on appropriate methods of data collection.
  • To determine the respondents/resource persons.
  • To determine methods of data collection required.
  • To access the problem likely to be experienced in the area.

(b)       •           Use as fodder.

  • Use for providing fruits/roots/vegetables as food.
  • Providing wood fuel.
  • Controlling soil erosion
  • Use of ornaments/beauty, aesthetics.

(c)       •           In order to do a detailed study

  • To reduce cost of study
  • To save time
  • The whole forest is too large to cover within a day.
  • It would be less boring to study a small area.
  • Some parts may inaccessible
  • To reduce bias
  1. •           Types of field work
  • Field excursions
  • Field study
  • Field research
  1. •           Importance of field work ~
  • Breaks classrooms monotony.
  • Make study of geography real.
  • Helps learner to acquire skills.
  • Encourages students to appreciate the environment.
  • Enables learners to get first hand information from the field.
  • Improves visual memory through observation.
  • Enhances what has been learnt in class.
  1. •           Procedure of carrying out fieldwork
  • Identify type of study
  • Statement of objectives
  • Formulate hypothesis
  • Prepare necessary materials and tools.
  • Conduct actual field study.
  1. •           Soils
  • Rocks
  • Vegetation
  • Landforms
  • Drainage
  1. •           Fieldwork preparation
  • Seek permission from relevant authorities
  • Conduct pre-visit
  • Hold class discussions
  • Determine methods of data collection and recording.
  • Prepare objectives and hypothesis
  • Dividing into groups.
  • Read secondary materials
  • Prepare work schedule.
  1. •           Importance of carrying samples
  • For laboratory analysis
  • There is no adequate time to analyze samples in the field
  • Lack of adequate skill to analyze the samples hence need to expert opinion.
  • For future reference.
  • To expose more students to their findings.
  1. Suitable objectives
  • To know the type of forest.
  • To determine the factors which have favoured growth of forest?
  • To know the type of trees found in the forest.
  • To find out the problems faced by the forest.
  • To find out the economic significance of the forest.
  1. Types of hypothesis
  • Positive hypothesis    This is stated in positive form.
  • Null hypothesis          Stated in negative form.
  1. •           Writing reports
  • Drawing tables, graphs and charts.
  • Drawing maps
  • Displaying photographs.
  • Displaying photographs.
  • Displaying samples.
  1. Problems during fieldwork
  • Inaccessibility in some areas due to rugged topography.
  • Attack by wild animals
  • Harsh weather conditions
  • Tiredness
  •       Accidents
  • Language barrier
  1. • To help in identifying methods of data collection
  • To help in formulating hypotheses/objectives
  • To help in assembling equipments
  • To help in estimating the cost of the study
  • To seek permission for the visit
  • To determine appropriate routes
  • To identify likely problems ‘-“^
  • To identify location of data.

 

CHAPTER 6

MAPS AND MAP WORK

  1. (a)       (i)        14km (1 3.9-14.1 km)

(ii)       134° (133°-135°)

(b)       •           Availability of transport evidenced by railway\road to transport

sisal.

  • Large tracts of land with scanty settlements allow expansion of far due to availability of land.
  • The area receives low rainfall as evidenced by presence of scrub which discourages growing of other cash crops.
  • Gentle sloping land evidenced by spaced contours ideal for mechanization.
  •       Supply of labour evidenced by nucleated settlement around Mwatunge.

(c)       (i)

  • Escarpments/steep slopes have few or no settlements.
  • There are no settlements in the forested areas.
  • Most settlements are found near\along roads\motorable tracks.
  • South East area is sparsely settled.
  • There are many settlements around shops.
  • There are few settlements along rivers.
  • Sisal estate has no settlements.

(ii)       Citing evidence from the map, give two economic activities carried out in the area covered by the map other than sisal farming.

ACTIVITY                              EVIDENCE

Cattle keeping                        Cattle dips/scrub

Trading                                   Shops

Transport                                Railway\road

Crop growing                          Sisal plantation

  1. a)         Ans; 114031
  2. b) (i)      Ans;   317° (316°- 318°)

(ii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(iii)

  1. c)           Rivers
  • River valleys
  • Scarp slope\escarpment\scarp face
  • Gentle slope
  • Seasonal swamp
  • Woodland
  1. d) i)         Two types of physical factors that influenced the location of

Nyahururu town.

  • Availability of water from the nearby rivers for domestic and industrial uses.
  • The high altitude (over 2,300m) which makes the area experience cool climate ideal for settlement.
  • Gentle sloping terrain ideal for settlement\road construction shown by contours wide apart.
  • Presence of Thomson Falls which are a tourists’ attraction and encourage settlement by construction of tourist houses.
  • Availability of building stones from nearby quarry for construction of houses.
  1. e) Describe drainage of the area covered by the map.
  • The area has many rivers\ high density of rivers.
  • The water courses are generally permanent.
  • Some rivers end in swamps.
  • There is a pond 020130.
  • Main rivers includes Iguameti, Nyahururu.
  • There are rapids at Thompsons falls.
  • There is parallel drainage pattern along the escarpment.
  • There are papyrus swamps and seasonal swamps.
  • Rivers have denclintic drainage pattern.
  1. a)         873m
  2. b) Ans- 15 km ±2 KM. (1 5km-1 5.2km)
  3. c) -0 30″
  4. d) Citing evidence from the map describe the relief of the area shown.
  • Land rises from about 600m to about 2,200m above sea level.
  • The highest point is Vuria peak at 2208 m \lowest point is about 600m.
  • The landscape is generally hilly\numerous hills\mountains\ many ridges eg. Mugange hills ridges\Muraru ridge\ many spurs.
  • There is a highland mass in the Mugange Wundanyi area which slopes downwards in all directions. J
  •       There is river valley of river Voi which has pronounced meanders.
  • Some areas are plain e.g. Lower valley Kisushi.
  • South-Eastern part is gently sloping.
  • Central, Western and Northern side has steep slopes.

 

  1. e) State differences between a map and a plan.
  • The scale of a plan is large while the scale of map may be large or small.
  • Plan is drawn to show specific information while map shows general information.
  • Plan shows many details of specific feature while map shows few details of many features.
  1. f) Explain two importance of scale in maps.

–           Express relationships between objects on map and in real life enabling one to estimate or measure size.

–           Control arrangement of symbols avoiding overcrowding.

–           Controls space as large scale gives more details than the small scale maps.

  1. (a)     (i)        139° ± 1° (138 – 140°)

(ii)       7.2 km ± 0.1 (7.1 – 7.3 km)

(b)       (i)        Relief of the area covered by the map.

–           The highest area is Nandi escarpment/187m above sea level.

–           The lowest area is to the south West which is about 1140 m above sea level.

–           The east is a plain\Kanu plain/plateau

–           North western part is hilly with some steep slopes

–           To the North Eastern is the Nandi escarpment

–           The northern part is dissected by rivers

–           The South-west is a basin occupied by a lake.

–           There are numerous river valleys with steep sides in the highlands and are broad in the lowlands.

(ii)       Influence of relief on settlements.

–           The steep slopes/escarpment have been avoided because they are unsuitable for construction of houses/for farming.

–           There are a few settlements on the hilly areas because the slopes are gentler.

–           The plains are densely settled as the land is flat/gently sloping.

–           The basin are avoided as the land is water logged/flooded/swampy.

(c)       Economic activity                  Evidence

– Quarrying                 –           Quarry

– Trading                     –           Markets

– Transportation          –           Roads/railway/main tracks/foot paths

– Processing                –           Sisal factory

– Manufacturing         –           Ginnery/flour mills

(d)       (i)

–           The river has many meanders

–           The river has tributaries/confluences

–           The river disappears into a swamp

–           The river has a wide flood plain

–           The river is at its old age stage (ii) Advantages of studying rivers through field work.

–           It enables students to relate what is learnt in classroom to what is in the field.

–           Students are able to measure and calculate the velocity of a river and its size.

–           Students are able to count the number of tributaries.

–           Students are able to gauge the impact of the river on the area.

–           They are to find out the uses of the river.

–           It allows students to acquire appropriate attitude towards environment.

–           It breaks classroom monotony for students and teachers.

–           It allows students to use their observation skills to make conclusion.

 

CHAPTER 7

ROCKS AND MINERALS

  1. (a)       (i)        Colour             Distinct appearance by colour used to identify

specific minerals eg. Gold is yellow.

(ii)       Cleavage        Tendency of mineral to break in certain direction.

Some minerals break along planes on which atomic bonds are relatively weak.

(iii)      Hardness        Ability to resist scratching. Various minerals have

varying degree of hardness eg. Talc is softest while Diamond is hardest.

(b)       (i)        Hyperbbyssal rocks

–           Volcanic rocks\extrusive igneous rock.

–           Plutonic rocks/intrusive igneous rocks.

(ii)

  • The water should be salty
  • Water should be clear free from silt.
  • Sea water should be warm with temperatures between 20°C to 29°C
  • Shallow water with depth not exceeding 60m.
  • Polyps must be in submerged condition.
  • Water should be well oxygenated.

(c)       •           Some unique rocks e.g. crying stone of Kakamega present

spectacular scenery for tourist attraction which helps earn the country some foreign exchange.

  • Rocks are parent material for soil formation exploited in agricultural activities.
  • Valuable rocks and minerals such as gemstones and diamond are exploited to generate income.
  • Rocks provide building and construction materials e.g. marble, ballast and sand used in construction of houses.
  • Rocks are useful as raw materials in construction industry e.g. The coral rocks and coral limestone are used in manufacture of cement.

(d)       •           A folk jembe- excavating rocks for closer examination.

  • A polythene bag -for carrying rocks samples for subsequent studies.
  1. (a)       •           The rocks are formed from sediments of pre­existing rocks.
  • Rock sediments are arranged in layers.
  • Processes involved act at ordinary temperatures
  • Sediments are non-crystalline
  • Some sediments contain fossils
  • Sediments are compressed, hardened and consolidated by cementing material to form sedimentary rock.

(b)       Give two examples of chemically formed sedimentary rocks.

Trona, gypsum, flint, rock salt

  1. (a)       In each case name the type of rock which results from the metamorphism

of:

(i)        Granite

(ii)       Clay

Granite → Gness

Clay → slate

  1. (a)       (i)        Rocks are naturally occurring agglomerations of mineral particles

forming part of the earth crust.

(ii)

(a).      Mechanically formed sedimentary rocks formed from deposition of sediments of other rocks in layers.

(b).      Organically formed – formed from remains of dead plants and animals which are laid down to layers.

(c).      Chemically formed – formed from mineral particles dissolved from tend and deposited in layers into water bodies.

(b)       •           Weight of averlying layers cause change in grain arrangement in

dynamic metamorphism.

  • Heat of magma get into contact with sedimentary rocks causing

grains to crystallize or form new minerals.

  • During mountain building rocks are compressed and heat generated in thermodynamic metamorphism causing changes in structure and recrystallization of minerals.

(c)       i)         Granite, diorite and peridotite

  1. ii) Dolerite, porphyrite and diabase.

iii)       Basalt, obsidian and pumice.

(d)       i)         Secondary sources

–           Text books/pamphlets/journals/ periodicals/ magazines/ news papers/handouts.

–           Photographs/pictures/video tapes/slides/films

–           Maps/geological maps

–           Tape recorded information

  1. ii) Activities during the field study

–           Drawing of sketches

–           Observation

–           Collecting rock samples

–           Making notes

–           Taking photographs

–           Asking/answering question.

–           Studying geological maps –

–           Labelling samples

–           Breaking rocks

–           Digging to access rocks

–           Filling in the table.

–           Filling in questionnaires

–           Tape recording

iii)       Likely problems

–           Inability to identify the rocks

–           Inability to access the rocks

–           Accidents/slipping

–           Difficulties in climbing/descending steep rocks

–           Hindrance by poor weather conditions/rainy/sunny

–           Attack by wild animals.

  1. (a)       i)         Plutonic rocks are igneous rocks which form beneath earth surface

when magma cool slowly forming large crystals\course grained/course textured.

  1. ii) Volcanic rocks are igneous rocks formed on the earth surface when lava cool rapidly forming small crystals fine grained/textured.
  2. (a)       Conditions influencing characteristics of igneous rocks
  • Mineral composition
  • Mode of formation

(b)       Characteristic of sedimentary rocks

  • Arranged in layers/strata
  • Non- crystalline
  • Have bedding planes
  • Contain fossils

(c)       Limestone, chalk, coral reefs, ironstone, diatomite, coal.

(d)       Original rock                          Metamorphic rocks

Limestone                               Marble

Sandstone                               Slate

Coal                                        Graphite

Clay/shale                               Stale/schist

Mudstone                                Slate

Augite                                                 Hornblend

Granite                                                Gneiss

(e)

  • Some rocks forms uniqueness features which attracts tourists and helps to earn foreign exchange.

Rocks are parent material for soil exploited for agriculture.

  • Valuable rocks and minerals are exploited to generate income.
  • Provides building and construction materials e.g. sand.
  • Source of raw materials for cement industry.
  1. (a)       Mechanically formed sedimentary rocks.

(i)        Arenaceous     –           Sandstone and grit

(ii)       Argillaceous   –           Shale, claystone, siltstone, loess, mudstone

(iii)      Rudaceous      –           Congolomerate, breccia and boulder clay.

(b)       Contact metamorphism is due to heat from magma which leads to changes in appearance and character while regional metamorphism is due to heat and pressure which creates changes in rock structure and minerals.

  1. (a)       Basalt obsidian, Pumice, tuff, ryorite, andesite.

(b)       Intrusive igneous rocks are rocks formed when magma cools and solidifies below the earth’s surface while extrusive are formed on the surface of the earth when lava has solidified.

Extrusive rocks           –           Basalt, obsidian

Intrusive                      –           Granite, gubbro, diorite, perdotite, dolerite,

porphyrite, diabase.

  1. A rock is an aggregate of mineral particles forming part of the earth’s crust,
  2. A mineral occurring inorganic substances with definite chemical composition and physical properties.
  3. Heat and pressure – causes re crystallization of minerals. This creates new minerals. It also alters the structure of the minerals particles.
  4. Calcareous rocks are formed from shells and skeletons of marine creatures. The shells skeletons accumulate in layers and are compressed to form hard correct mass.
  5. Carbonaceous rocks are formed from remains of plants which are buried by overlying materials compacting them into hard mass.
  6. Coral rocks results from accumulation of skeletons of coral polyps. The skeletons accumulates in layers to form hard compact mass (coral rocks).
  7. • By being subjected to
  • Pressure – dynamic metamorphism
  • Heat – contact/thermal metamorphism
  • Pressure and heat – thermal -dynamic metamorphism.

 

CHAPTER 8

MINING

  1. Conditions that are necessary for the formation of petroleum.
  • Presence/deposition of remains of flora and fauna fossils over a long

period of time.

  • Presence of non porous rocks underneath the deposits of flora and fauna
  • Deposition of other layers of rocks/ non -porous rocks over the remains of

flora and fauna.

  • Compression of remain of flora and fauna due to folding of the layer of rocks.
  1. (a)     (i)        Minerals mined in area marked

W        –           Fluorspar

X         –           Gold

Y         –           Diamonds

Z          –           Copper

(ii)       •           Alluvial mining

  • Underground mining
  • Open-cast mining

(iii)      Sea ports through which some minerals mined in East Africa are expected through. -Mombasa, Dar-es-Saalam.

(b)       Factors that influence exploitation of minerals.

  • Modes of occurrence
  • Economic value of the mineral/quality of the minerals/cost of mining.
  • Size of the mineral
  • Level of technology
  • Availability of capital
  • Labour supply
  • Availability of transport facilities
  • Government policy/political influence
  • Availability of market

(c)       Significance of soda-ash mining

  • Creation of employment opportunities.
  • Development of infrastructure.
  • Development of related industries.
  • Improvement of social facilities.
  • Earns Kenya foreign exchange.

(d)       •           Planted trees

  • Creating a park to attract tourists
  •       Introducing aqua culture
  • Landscaping for settlement /farming
  • Refilling
  1. (a)    •           Gas
  • Oil\petroleum
  • Water

(b)       •           Wax

  • Bitumen\pitch\asphalt
  • Grease lubricants
  • Resin\petrol-chemicals
  1. Use the map of Africa below to answer the questions below.

(a)       Name the minerals mined in the areas marked S, T and V.

S – Oil/Petroleum

T – Bauxite/Gold

V – Diamond

(b)       State two formations in which mineral ores occur.

  • Some minerals occur as evaporates.
  • Others occur as veins/lodes.
  • Some minerals occur as alluvial deposits.
  • Some occur as weathered products.
  • Some minerals are found in seam

(c)       Explain four problems which Zambia experiences in the exportation of copper.

  • Zambia is landlocked/ has no coastline hence copper has to pass through other countries to reach the seaport.
  • The distance from Zambia to the coast is long which makes transportation of copper expensive.
  • Political instability in the neighbouring countries makes it insecure to transport copper through them to the coast
  • Congestion at the seaports causes delays in loading and off-loading of copper
  • Loss of copper through theft while on transit deprives Zambia of the part of the expected revenue.
  • Copper is bulky thus it can only be transported by rail which is slow.

(d)       •           Describe three negative effects of open cast mining on the

environment

  • The land is left with gaping quarries which are ugly interfere with the natural beauty of the landscape.
  • The heaps of rock waste hinder any other forms of land use/create a landscape that is expensive to rehabilitate/barren landscape.
  • The dust produced during the mining pollutes the atmosphere/is a health hazard.
  • Open cast mining causes shortage of land as it hinders settlement/leads to displacement/hinders agriculture.
  • Large scale blasting of rocks leads to instability of the basement rocks.
  • Water collects in the hollows left by open cast mines creating ponds which become habitats for disease causing organisms
  • It interferes with the natural vegetation which is cleared before extraction of the mineral begins/takes time to regenerate.
  1. (a) •           A vertical shaft is dug to reach the mineral Tunnels are then dug

horizontally.

  • The roof of the tunnel must be supported to prevent it from collapsing.
  • The mineral is then removed by blasting using explosives.
  • Its then brought to the surface using a lift.
  • The mineral is then transported to the factory for processing.

(b)       •           It is an expensive method

  • Accidents due to collapsing of mines.
  1. (a) •           Ugliness of the land.
  • The open pits are health hazards once filled with water.
  • The land losses productivity.
  • Accidents are likely to occur especially children falling into pits.
  1. •           It involves digging out sand from river beats and swirling it around with

water in a shallow pan.

  • This pan is tilted such that lighter sand is washed over leaving the mineral behind.
  1. •           Water shortage for power supply and processing
  • Labour shortage
  • Increased depth of mines
  • Increased cost of mining
  • Decreasing availability of ore
  1. (a) •           It earns the country foreign exchange
  • It generate jobs to Kenyans
  • Leads to uplifting of living standards
  • Development of settlements e.g. Magadi town.
  • Development of transport system

(b)       •           Causes scenery ugliness

  • Pollution of dust, noise and overburden
  • Dereliction of land
  • Loss of land productivity which can lead to desertification.
  1. (a)       •           It involves mixing the alluvial deposits with water in a container.

The mixture is rotated until light particles (sand, mud) are washed off

  • Leaving minerals particles such as gold behind. This is called panning,

(b)       Three mining methods

  • Open-cast mining
  • Underground mining
  • Alluvial mining
  1. •           Occurrence     It forms when rain water seeps down through volcanic

rocks which contain soda ash. The water is heated by underground hot rocks. This forces the water to move upwards into Lake Magadi.

Exploitation    Its extracted using the dredger which floats on the lake. Pumps the mixture of trona and water to the factory on the shores through a pipeline. At the factory impurities are removed. This is heated and turned to soda ash ready for packaging and export.

  1. •           Earns foreign exchange
  • Generates employment opportunities
  • Development of settlements
  • Lead to development of industry
  • Earning higher income hence better living standards.
  • Land dereliction
  • Pollution
  • Loss of biodiversity
  • Soil degradation
  • Enhancing mass wasting
  1. Gold is found in quartz or redistributed sediments. Gold is extracted using the deep shaft method. Gold ore is crushed, dissolved and then precipitated to obtain the gold. Gold is used in making of jewellery and ornaments, in chemical industries, in density and for medals. Gold earns export revenue, has led to infrastructure development and provide employment. Rising costs of production, high labour costs and low quality gold are some of problems facing gold mining.

 

Diamonds are associated with volcanic activities. They occur in igneous rocks in pipes. The ore is blasted crushed and washed. It is then passed through filtering screen and then through a special solution. Diamonds are used in the jewellery industry, for polishing, for drilling, and for cutting instruments. Diamonds; earn foreign exchange, have led to development of towns, have created employment and contributed to development of infrastructure. The problems facing diamond mining to include exhaustion, unstable world market prices, high costs of processing and inadequate labour.

  1. •           Uses of soda ash
  • Glass manufacture
  • Paper making
  • In oil refinery
  • In textile industry
  • In soap manufacture

 

FORM TWO

CHAPTER 1

EARTHS MOVEMENT

  1. (a)       –           Vertical movement/ epierogenic

–           Horizontal movement/ lateral/orogenic

(b)       Describe the origin of continents according to the theory of continental drift.

  • Theory first explained by F.B Tylor (91908), J.B Backer (1911) and adopted by German meteorologist Alfred Wegner in 1912.
  • Says the present distribution of continents was due to disruption of super continent known as Pangea. Pangea was surrounded by a large super water body – Panthalasa.
  • Pangea broke first into two continents i.e. Godwanaland and Laurasia.
  • The two continents were separated by a long narrow ocean known as Tythys.
  • Godwanaland broke further and drifted into southern contents of present Africa, South America e.t.c. while Laurasia drifted to present Eurasia, North America e.t.c.
  1. •           Earth movement are movements which occur within the crustal rocks due

to tectonic-forces.

  • Internal land forming processed are those processes operating inside the earth. They are also known as endgenetic.
  • External land forming processes operates on the surfaces of the earth. Also known as exogenetic.
  1. Evidences of continental drift
  • Geometrical fitting of Western coastline of Africa and Eastern Coastline of America.
  • Similar plant and animal remains in different continents.
  • Similarities in rock structures along coast of West Africa and Eastern South America.
  • Evidence of glaciation in Southern continents which are formed from glaciated regions.
  • Presence of coal in mild and high latitude regions coal is usually formed in tropical areas with dense vegetation.
  • Similarities of fold mountains found in S. Africa and Argentina. Both in age and East -West trend.
  1. • Plate tectonic theory suggests the earth is made of rigid blocks (plates)

floating of molten material.

  • The plates are mobile.
  • They move towards each other away from each other or parallel past each other.

 

CHAPTER 2

INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – FOLDING

1                      a)

 

 

  1. b) Atlas, Dakenberg
  2. a) Fold mountains in
      • Asia – the Himalayas
      • North America – Rocky Mountains and the Appalachians
      • South America – The Andes Mountains
  1. b) i)         Rolling plains, ridge and valley landscape, intermountain plateau,

inter-mountain basic, escarpments.

  1. ii) Formation of over thrust fold.
    • Layers of rock of the earth’s crust are subjected to compression

forces.

  • Intense compression results in formation of overfold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • With increased pressure the overfold results in the formation of recumbent fold

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • When pressure is very great a fracture occurs along the axis in the recumbent fold producing thrust plane.
  • The upper part of recumbent fold slides forward over the lower part along the plane resulting to the formation of an over thrust fold.

 

 

 

 

  1. c) Effects of fold mountains to human activities.
      • windward side of fold mountains receive heavy precipitation which
      • Enhance agricultural activities / forestry.
      • Rivers which originate from fold mountains provide water which is used
      • For generation of HEP/irrigation/domestic and industrial purposes.
      • Some fold mountains have exposed minerals deposits which are exploited.
      • Fold mountains are important tourist attractions/snow capped mountains encourage sporting activities.
      • Fold mountains may act as barriers to transport and communication.
      • Topographic nature of the landscape may encourage/discourage agriculture/settlement.
  1. d) i) formulate study objectives/hypothesis.
  • Identifying methods of data collection/representation.
  • Planning a schedule of activities
  • Carrying out reconnaissance survey.
  • Seeking permission from relevant authorities.
  • Identifying/collecting/sorting out relevant equipments/tools for study.
  • Drawing a route map
  • Assembling relevant stationery
  • Reading relevant information/literature review.
  • Dividing themselves in groups
  • Hold class discussions
  1. ii) Gives first hand information on different types of land forms.
  • Application of knowledge gained to real life situations.
  • Development of various skills/ application of skills learnt.
  • Help in familiarizing with the environment.
  • Reduces monotony and boredom in the classroom.
  • Provides in – depth/ broader learning
  • Enables one to appreciate landforms
  • Enhances visual memory of landforms better than the theory.
  1. Orogenesis is the process through which Fold Mountains are build.
  2. folding is the process of crustal distortion which causes the rocks to bend upwards

or downwards.

  1. Compression boundaries – is one where plates move towards each other holding

or connecting line in a fold which rock layers dip or rise from opposite directions.

  1. Limb – layers of rock on either side of the axis while axis is the central line in a

fold which rock layers dip or rise from opposite direction.

  1. Foreland – is static block of land that is pushed in formation of geosyncline fold

while backland is block of land where forces originate that cause sediment in the geosyncline to wrinkle.

 

  1. Fill in the table.
Orogeny Years

(age)

Period Mountains/features built.
Charnian Oldest

600 million years ago

Pre- Cambrian period -deccan plateau of India

-Laurentin shield of North Americ

Caledonian Old 440 million years ago Silurian period -Akwapim Hills of Ghana

-Scottish highlands

Hercynian Young 350 million  years ago Upper

Carbon

Ferrous

Period

-Cape ranges

-Appalachaian mountains

-Ural mountains

Alpine Youngest 70 million years ago Palaocene period -Himalayas-Asia

-Rockies – USA

-Anses- S. America

  1. Contraction theory.

According to the after earth had formed, the surface rocks of the crust cooled

faster than those in the interior.  As the interior continues the cool, the surface

rocks wrinkled to fit on the contracting interior leading to formation of Fold mountains.

 

CHAPTER 3

INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – FAULTING

  1. a) Fault scarp

Tilt block

Block/horst mountain

b)

  • Faulting disrupts lines of transport and communication
  • Some features like Rift Valley form barriers which make establishment of transport and communication expensive.
  • Faulting cause sinking of land which leads to destruction of property such as buildings and crops.
  • Leads to formation of depressions which are filled with water to form lakes
  • Unique features are formed which attracts tourists.
  • Faulting exposes minerals making exploitation easier.
  • Makes rivers to have waterfalls.

2          a)         P- Horst

Q- Rift valley

R- Escarpment

  1. b) Normal fault is fault resulting from tension in inclined place with

inclination of fault plane and direction of downthrow on same side while reversed fault is fault that results from compression forces where the one block is pushed upwards in relation to another forming up throw.

  1. – Vertical faulting, across a river may cause waterfall/river rejuvenation.

–           Rift faulting in an enclosed area may lead to formation of a depression which can be filled with water for form a lake.

  • Some rivers flow along fault lines/fault guided drainage
  • Uplifting of landscape which may cause reversal of direction of river flow
  • Rivers may disappear to the ground through a fault line.
  1. Pare, Usambara, Ruwenzori, Nyandarua and Mau Ranges.
  2. – Block/ horst mountains are a source of rivers which provide water for

industrial/ agriculture/domestic use.

–           Rift Valley formation has led to exposure of minerals such as diatomite, soda ash which are mined on rift valley.

–           Mountains formed are barrier to moisture carrying wind leading to orographic rainfall which favours agriculture and settlement.

–           Some Rift valley lakes are important fishing grounds/mining sites/provide water for irrigation

–           Faulted features provide beautiful scenery which promotes tourism.

  1. a) Layers of rocks are subjected to tensional forces.

Two normal fault develop

Middle block subsides between two side block

Middle part form depression called rift valley enclosed by escarpment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. b) i) The importance of pre-visit
  • To enable them to draw up study objectives hypothesis.
  • To familiarize themselves with themselves with area of study/identify problems.
  • To enable them prepare a work schedule plan of activities.
  • To enable them identify/sort out relevant tools/ equipments for the study.
  • To identify suitable methods of data collection.
  • To seek permission from the occupants of the site of study.
  • To enable them prepare financial requirements.
  1. ii) Disadvantages of direct observation of the area.
  • It is expensive
  • It is time consuming
  • It is tiresome
  • It is limited to only direct sources/primary sources of data.
  • It only suitable to sighted people
  • Some features may be hidden out of view.

7.

  • Normal fault
  • Reverse fault
  • Tear fault
  • Anticlinal fault
  • Thrust fault

 

8.

  • Compression force tends to push rocks together.
  • Lines of weakness develop and lead to formation of parallel reversed faults on the crustal rocks.
  • Further compression thrust side blocks over middle block leaving it to form rift valley floor.

9.

  • Nyandarua Range
  • Lake Manyara
  • Nyando escarpment

10.

  • Rift valley provides a spectacular scenery that attracts tourists earning foreign
  • Mining of soda ash in rift valley generate export earnings
  • Rift valley floor has fertile soils suitable for farming
  • Rift valley lakes are suitable for fishing grounds.

 

CHAPTER 4

INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES- VULCANICITY

  1. a) i)         X-Laccolith

Y- Batholith

Z- Dyke

ii)

  • Magma is forced along horizontal lines of weakness/ bedding

planes of rock strata.

  • Instrusion of magma cool and solidify horizontally along bedding planes.

b)

  • It has a vertical vent
  • It is made up of alternating layers of ash and pyroclasts
  • Conical in shape with steep sides
  • May have crater on its peak or a plug
  • It has sidevents
  • Has parasitic cones/conelets

c)

  • Volcanic ash and basalt on pouring provide fertile soils exploited for agriculture
  • Occurrence of minerals such as fluorspar in Kerio Valley and Diatomite in Shinyanga are exploited to generate foreign exchange.
  • Volcanic mountains act as water catchments areas from which major rivers and springs originate. The drainage features provide water for industrial and domestic use.
  • Geoghermic areas which owe existence due to volcanic activities are tapped to generate electricity.
  • Volcanic mountains form beautiful sceneries that attract tourists.

2          a)

–     Formed when magma reaches the surface of the earth / or from lava through multiple vents/fissures.

  • The lava is ultrabasic / extremely fluid of low viscosity.
  • Lava flows over large area of distance and spread widely before cooling covering valleys and low lying hills
  • Lava cools slowly forming an extensive plateau.
  • Plateau may form through a series of eruptions which results in thick layers.

b)

  • Some volcanic features create barriers making construction of transport and communication.
  • The rugged nature of volcanic landscapes makes settlement and agriculture difficult
  • Volcanic mountains create rain shadow effect which result too aridity.
  • Recent volcanic lava flows have poorly developed soils which are unsuitable for agriculture.
  • Volcanic eruption may produce poisonous gases which pollute the environment posing danger to life.
  1. c) Ash and cinder cones
  • Fumaroles/solfatara
  • Hot spring/geysers/stream jets
  • Crater caldera
  • Volcanic cones
  • Lava plateau

3.

  • Hot springs/geysers/steam jets
  • Craters/calderas/crater lakes
  • Volcanic mountains
  • Ash and cinder cones
  • Fumaroles/sofatara/Muffette
  1. Explain four negative effects of vulcanicity in Kenya
  • Some volcanic features create barriers making construction of transport and communication lines difficult.
  • Rugged nature of volcanic landscape make settlement and agriculture difficult
  • Volcanic eruption may produce poisonous gases which pollute environment thus posing danger to life.
  • Volcanic eruption may produce poisonous gases which pollute environment thus posing danger to life.
  • Volcanic mountains create rain shadow effect which result in aridity on leeward side.
  • Recent volcanic lava flows have poorly developed soils which are unsuitable for agriculture.

5.

  • Forms from lava when magma reaches surface of each through fissures.
  • Lava is ultra basic or extremely fluid or low viscosity.
  • Lava cools slowly forming extensive plateau
  • Plateau may further continue to form through series of eruption that follow
  • Examples: Kaoutu, Yatta, Laikipia

 

  1. A still is near horizontal /tabular sheet of igneous rock formed from solidified magma between bedding plane while a dyke is a sheet of intrusive rock which cut near vertical/discordantly across bedding plane.
  2. Vulcanicity is the process of eruption/escaping of magma/through which gaseous,

liquid/molten and solid materials are intruded in to the earth’s crust or are extruded onto the surface.

8.

  • Crater lake
  • Outpouring of lava forms a volcanic cone.
  • The vent may be sealed when lava solidifies in it.
  • This leads to building of pressure below the plug.
  • This leads to explosion of cone leaving depression on top.
  • Water from rain or underground source accumulates in the depression.
  • Examples: L. paradise on Mt. Marsabit, crater lake in Central Island of L. Turkana, L. Sonachi on South west of Lake Naivasha, Lake Simbi Nyamia in Nyanza.
  1. Formation of Mt. Kenya
  • Due to earth movements, the rocks of the crust were disturbed leading to formation of a vent.
  • The underlying molten rock escaped through a central vent to the surface /volcanic eruption occurred
  • There were violent eruptions which ejected acidic lava that cooled and solidified.
  • These lava piled in layers around the vent.
  • The resultant mountain was cone shaped
  • Over the years, eruption ceased and the volcano became extinct.
  • Erosion set in exposing the plug and produced the jugged peaks of the mountain.

 

 

CHAPTER 5

INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – EARTHQUAKES

  1. a)
  • The Mercalli scale
  • Rossi foren scale

b)

  • Collision of tectonic plates
  • Energy release in the mantle
  • Violent volcanic eruptions
  • Nuclear explosions
  • Gravititive pressure
  • Magma movement within the crust
  1. c)

(i)

  • Earthquake is sudden movements or tremors of the earth crust.

(ii)

  • Primary waves
  • Seconday waves
  • Rayleigh waves
  • Love waves

(iii)

  • Rocks of the earth crust are displaced laterally.
  • Earthquake causes uplift or subsidence of land.
  • Earthquakes can rigger off landslides on the surface of the earth crust
  • Earthquakes can lead to faulting of the crustal rocks.
  • Earthquakes can lead to volcanic eruptions
  1. a)
  • Collision of tectonic plates
  • Energy release in the mantle
  • Violent volcanic eruptions
  • Nuclear explosions
  • Gravititive pressure
  • Magma movement within the crust

b)

  • Effects of earthquakes in built up areas
  • Loss of life (human, animal and plant)
  • Disruption of transport and communication lines.
  • Outbreak of fires
  • Avalances and landslides may occur covering build up areas
  • Tsunamis may drown coastal settlements
  • Magma  movement within earth crust
  • Isostatic adjustment resulting in breakage of rocks
  • Sudden explosions e.g Nuclear testing.
  • The strength of an earthquake is measured by its intensity and magnitude. Intensity measures how hard the earthquake hits the ground.
  • Intensity is measured using Mercalli scale. Magnitude measures amount of energy given off.  It is measured using Ritcher scale.

6.

  • Damage to property
  • Loss of human life
  • Can cause landslide
  • Disruption of infrastructure.

7.

  • Seismograph is an instrument which detects and records seismic waves of earthquakes while seismogram is a graph-like record on which earthquake impulses are recorded.
  • Intensity measures how hard earthquake hates the ground. It looks at the effects while magnitude measure amount of energy released during an earthquake.
  1. i)
  • Written materials/books/magazines/newspapers.
  • Maps
  • Photographs/films/videos/slides (Visual aids)
  • Resource persons
  • Electronic media-radio, TV (Audio aids)

ii)

  • Inaccessibility of the area due to massive destruction/restriction.
  • Lack of informers because people may have been evacuated
  • The rubble may obscure the evidence of the amount of damage.

 

 

CHAPTER 6

PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK

  1. The photograph below provided shows a tea growing are in Kenya use it to

answer question (a) and b)

  1. i) What is the evidence in the photograph that this is a ground general photograph.
  • It focuses on all/ many objects.
  • It does not focus on particular object.
  • The objects become progressively smaller towards the background.
  • Photograph captures the general appearance of the area.
  1. ii) Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm by 10 cm to represent the area of the photograph on the sketch and label the main features shown on the photograph.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iii) The stages involved in cultivation of tea from land preparation to the stage shown in the photograph.

  • The land is cleared of vegetation
  • The land is ploughed /tilled.
  • Seedlings are planted in nursery and allowed to grow to 20 cm.
  • Seedlings are planted in rows which are about 1.5 metres apart.
  • The plants are weeded and manure / mulching applied regularly.
  • Once the bushes start growing. The tips of branches are oruried regularly to encourage plant to form more branches.
  • The crop is harvested every two weeks once it attains maturity.
  • After harvesting, the green tea leaves are transported to the factory within 24hrs.
  1. iv) Identify two features from the photograph that shows that this is a small scale tea farm.
  • The simple houses
  • Mode of transport by use of donkeys
  • Untrimmed edges of tea bushes
  • Dry maize stalks near the houses.
  1. Ground general photograph.
  • Flowers
  • Horticulture/horticultural farming
  • Fruits/vegetations
  • Rift valley province
  • Fruits/Vegetables

 

  • Inaccessible feeder roads
  • Inadequate refrigeration facilities
  • Improper marketing system

5.

  • Netherlands/Switzerland
  • Germany
  • Britain
  • France
  • Escarpment
  • Hills/mountains
  • Valleys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 7

CLIMATE

  1. a) Climate is the average weather conditions of atmosphere of a place for a

long time usually 30 to 35 years.

  1. b)
  • Disruption of natural ecosystems due to ecological changes that affect existence of some organisms and resources.
  • Abnormal fast growth of plants due to increased carbon dioxide
  • Flooding from rising sea due to melting or anteretic
  • Increased rainfall to between 7% and 11% annually due to increased rate of evaporation.
  • Severe draughts due to reduced rainfall.
  1. a) 280C – 240C = 40
  2. b) -1803 mm

c)

  • The town experiences high temperatures throughout the year.
  • The annual range of temperature is small about 40
  • The rainfall pattern has double maxima.
  • The wettest month is June/the driest months are December and January.
  • The total annual rainfall is high 1803mm.
  1. a) (i)        Polar climate

(ii)       R – Canary current

S – Gulf stream current

b)

  • High temperatures all year about 270C
  • Low diurnal range of temperature of approximately 60C
  • High rainfall of between 1500mm and 2000mm throughout the year.
  • High humidity due to high rainfall and high evaporation
  • Major winds are S. east and North East trade winds
  • Thick cloud covers throughout the year.
  • Rainfall is mainly convectional accompanied by thunderstorms
  • Long hours of sunshine.
  • Low atmospheric pressure.
  1. c)

(i)        How altitude influences climate.

  • Temperature decreases with increase in height above sea level. This is because atmospheric air is denser at low altitude than high altitude.
  • There is grater heat loss at high altitude due to few obstacles to interfere with outgoing terrestrial radiation hence low temperatures.
  • Air pressure is higher in the lowlands due to greater weight of air above.
  1. ii) Distance from the sea
  • During summer cooler winds from the sea are onshore and modify temperature of
  • The coastal land.
  • During winter the sea water which is relatively warmer than land brings warming effect to the coastal land therefore modifying temperature.
  • Onshore winds carry a lot of moisture from the sea bringing rainfall to coastal lands.

4.

  • Characteristics of natural vegetation associated with equatorial climate.
  • The natural vegetation is equatorial rain forest vegetation.
  • Growth of this vegetation is due to high rainfall well distributed throughout the year.
  • Forests consist of tall trees with straight and smooth stems.  The trees reach great height of 40 metres because of competition for sunlight.
  • The trees form canopy.
  • Forest is characterized by close growth of trees of different species.
  • Trees have broad leaves drip-tip in shape.
  • Many trees have buttress root system mainly for support.
  • Forest is evergreen
  • Five characteristics of hot desert climate
  • Low annual rainfall less than 250mm/dry climate.
  • Occasional flash floods/sporadic rains
  • Clear sky/clear sunny days/high terrestrial radiations.
  • High temperature during the day.
  • Relatively low temperatures during the night/high diurnal range.
  • Strong winds
  • Low humidity
  • High evaporation
  • Unreliable rainfall
  1. How following factors influence climate:
  2. i) Wind/air masses
  • Warm winds bring warming influence in the cool lands leading to warming effects
  • Areas under influence of dry winds have little or no rainfall while areas under moist winds are usually wet.
  1. ii) Latitude
  • Areas near equator are hotter than areas far away from equator. This is due to concentration of sun rays per unit area at the equator.
  • Amount of solar radiation and temperatures decreases polwards
  1. Climatic conditions experienced in the Kenyan highlands.
  • Region receives rainfall throughout the year
  • Total rainfall ranges from 1000mm to 1500mm
  • The region has double maxima in east and single maximum in west
  • Rainfall is higher on the windward slopes than on leeward slopes
  • Rainfall is higher on the windward slopes.
  • Rainfall is caused mainly by S.E trade winds.
  • Average temperature ranges between 170C to 240C.
  • Area receives mainly relief rainfall.

8.

  • Because of aspect slopes facing the sun are warm than slopes falling the opposite direction.
  • The mountains cause anabatic winds which have a cooling effect on hill side during the day.  Valley bottoms katabatic winds brings effect during the night
  • Reduction of air pressure with increase in altitude
  • Occurrence of relief rainfall on windward side as an influence of relief.
  1. Green house effect is a condition where incoming solar radiation passes through

the atmosphere while outgoing terrestrial radiation is blocked by gases and clouds in the atmosphere.  This makes earth to retain much of terrestrial radiation therefore becoming warmer.

  1. Climate change due to human activities
  • Burning of fossil fuels
  • Forest and grassland fires
  • Industrial and agricultural development.
  1. Clearance of vegetation reduces disposal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

by photosynthesis.  Due to inadequate vegetation that would otherwise utilize CO2 in photosynthesis, there is build up of excess carbon dioxide gases in the atmosphere leading to global warming.

  1. Climate- is the average weather conditions of a place or region which have been

observed for long period of time usually 30-35 years.

  1. Isothermal layer – is a layer within atmosphere within which temperature remains

constant despite increasing height.

 

 

CHAPTER 8

VEGETATION

  1. d) (i) Measure distances/estimation of heights of plants
  • Collect sample of plants
  • Draw sketches/transects
  • Record/take notes
  • Take photographs of plants/area
  • Count plants
  • Feeling the leaves
  • Conduct interview

(ii)       How to identify different types of plants

  • By appearance
  • Their colour
  • By their leave size/patterns/type
  • By their age
  • By the nature of their bark
  • By texture of their leaves
  • By their system of the roots
  • The type of fruits.
  1. a) (i) W- Rainforest

X- Bamboo

Y-Health and moorland

 

(ii)

  • Savanna vegetation consists of trees and grass
  • Wetter areas/near forests the vegetation consists of tall trees similar to those found in forests and woodlands
  • Wetter areas have tall thick grass.
  • Gradually away from the forest, the trees become fewer and shorter
  • Grass is shorter in drier areas
  • In drier areas the trees are short and more scattered.
  • Some trees are deciduous type
  • Most trees are umbrella shaped
  • Most common trees are acacia and other thorny trees.
  • Where the rainfall is lowest grass is tufted and coarse/trees scrub
  • There are scattered baobab trees and other drought resistant trees.
  • Along river valleys there is riverine vegetation and thick bush.

(iii)  Canada-Prairies

Russia- Steppe

Australia-Downs

  1. b)
  • Fire- Often large areas of forests are destroyed by fires and take long to recover.
  • Diseases and pests attack mainly the planted forests causing many trees to die.
  • Human activities/settlements/charcoal burning/logging have destroyed many forest areas.
  • Over exploitation leads to depletion of certain tree species such as Meru oak, Campor and Elgon teak. These trees take long to manure.
  • Government policy of degazetting of some forests made people free to clear many forested areas.
  • Prolonged drought leads to degeneration of forest some of which take long to recover.
  1. a) Natural vegetation is the plant cover which is growing wildly on its own.
  2. b)
  • The vegetation is adapted to long, hot dry summers.
  • Some plants are evergreen
  • Grasses dry up during summer and germinate during winter.
  • Woody scrub is common in very dry areas.
  • Some plants have small, spiny leaves while others have thick skinned or leathery leaves.
  • Some plants have long roots.
  • Some plants have thick barks
  • Some plants have large and fleshy bulbous roots.
  • Some trees are deciduous.
  • Campaigns against indiscriminate cutting down of trees/educating people/ reducing overgrazing.
  • Establishment of vegetation/forest reserves
  • Restriction on cutting down of trees
  • Development of energy saving technology to reduce high consumption of wood fuel
  • Use of alternative sources of energy
  • Encouraging the planting of more trees to reduce reliance on existing ones
  • Establish Nyayo tea zones to act as buffer zone.
  1. (i) Variation in rainfall

(ii)       Variation of temperature

(iii)      Variation of altitude/relief.

(iv)      Aspect

(v)       Soil

(vi)      Human activities

Variation of rainfall

Areas that receive high rainfall are forested while those receiving low rainfall have grassland vegetation.

Variation of altitude/relief

Vegetation varies with height above sea level (e.g. montane in high altitude) as altitude influence climate and soil.

Aspect

Areas on leeward slopes of Mountains have different vegetation from thick growth of vegetation in the windward side because they receive different amounts of sunshine and rainfall.

 

Soil

Sandy soil/swamp soil/saline soil influence growth of different types of vegetation.  Vegetation on slopes is determined by soil catena.

Drainage

Vegetation is as luxuriant along water courses/along coastal flats because surface water supply is reliable/waterlogged areas support swamp vegetation.

Human activities

Settlement/mining/ farming interferes with the original vegetation leading to growth of secondary / derived vegetation/desertification.

Wild animals

Destroy vegetation leading to secondary type/desertification.  They aid in seed dispersal.

  1. State two reasons why mountain top have no vegetation.
  • Temperatures are too low to support plant growth.
  • There is no soil to support plant growth/bare rock.
  • Water is in frozen state.
  1. Vegetation refers to plant life on earth surface.
  2. Areas where coniferous forests are found.
  • Cool temperate continental climate/Siberian type.
  • Cool temperate eastern margin- Laurentian type.
  • West coast of Canada.
  • Scandinavian region
  1. Characteristics of temperate grasslands
  • Trees are scarce except along water courses.
  • In moist areas the grass is tall.
  • Where it is drier there is short tough grass
  • Grass withers in autumn and dries up in winter but sprouts during spring.
  • Presence of scattered trees
  • Common trees are acacia
  1. Secondary vegetation comprises natural processes colony on a place which is in the process of receiving due to interference by man while planted vegetation comprises of plants grown in a place by people e.g. agro forestry.
  2. Two significance of vegetation to physical and human environment.
  • Vegetation is of aesthetic value as it adds beauty to landscape.
  • Vegetations roots binds soil together protecting soil against erosion
  • Plant decay to form humus adding fertility to soil.
  1. a) –           Ground close-up

–           Acacia vegetation

  1. b) –           Thorny like leaves to reduce rate of water loss.

–           Have long tap root to tap underground water

–           Plant seeds remain dormant awaiting short rains.

 

 

 

CHAPTER 9

FORESTRY

  1. a)i) Is science of planting caring and using trees/forests and their associated

resources or the practice of managing and using trees/ forests and their associated resources.

  1. ii)
  • The area receives high rainfall/1000 mm-2200mm throughout the year which
  • encourages continuous growth of trees.
  • The area has deep fertile volcanic soil that allow the roots for penetration deep
  • into the ground support trees.
  • The area is a gazetted reserve prohibiting cultivation and settlement hence
  • allowing growth of trees
  • The steep slopes discourage settlement thus forests thrive.

iii)

  • The government policy of degazetement has allowed illegal cultivation and settlement in forest areas.
  • Increased population of elephants that destroy trees
  • Prolonged droughts have caused drying up of some trees.
  • Plant diseases and pests destroy parts of forests.
  • Over exploitation of certain species of trees
  1. b)
  • Legislations aimed of curbing encouraging public to participate in conservation of forests.
  • Legislations aimed of curbing encroachment in forested areas.
  • Encouragement in frosted areas
  • Encouraging public to participate in conservation of forests.
  • Setting up of buffer zones to hinder human encroachment into forested areas (Nyayo Tea Zones)
  • Creation of forest reserves
  • Encouraging agro-forestry
  • Setting up presidential commission with the mandate of rehabilitation destroyed forested areas.
  1. c) Give the difference in exploitation of softwoods forests in Kenya and Canada under following sub-headings.
  2. i) Period of harvesting
  3. ii)

Period of harvesting

  • In Kenya harvesting is done throughout the year while in Canada harvesting is in winter and early spring.

Transportation

  • In Kenya transportation is mainly by road transport while in Canada transport is mainly by water transport.

 

  • To ensure continuous supply of wood fuel, timber and raw materials for paper

industries.

  • To protect soil from being carried away (erosion)
  • To protect water catchment areas
  • To create room for conservation of wildlife
  • To create employment opportunities
  • To reduce importation of forest products thus saving foreign exchange
  • To promote scenic beauty.

2.

  • The low temperatures limit other land use activities making forestry a good

alternative.

  • The thin infertile soils due to keep glacial erosion limit agriculture and favours
  • forests
  • Adequate precipitation throughout the year
  • Many rivers with waterfalls provide HEP used in the timber related industries
  • River provides cheap transport and water needed in the processing purposes.
  • An extensive ready market for forest products in Canada and U.S.A.
  • Meru Oak
  • Elgon teak
  • Cmphor

4.

  • Furniture making
  • Wood carving industry
  • Construction
  • Mature trees felled are replaced immediately.
  • Tree farming is practiced in many parts with the aim of raising trees for future use.
  • Regions which previously were devoid of trees are being planted with trees
  • People are now being encouraged to plant trees and food crops in the same farms.
  • The reduction of wastage e.g. the use of waste paper to produce newsprint.
  • The reduction of wastage e.g. the use of waste paper to produce newsprint
  • People are required to seek permits if they have to cut trees.  This reduces the rate of trees felling/unlicensed people do not cut down trees.
  • The forest reserves are patrolled by guards to ensure that fires are reported promptly and also to ensure unlicensed people do not cut down trees.
  • Forest reserves have been set aside to conserve indigenous species.
  • Forestry department of the ministry of natural resources carry out research to produce and distribute seedlings to ensure the extension of forests.
  • People are being educated through mass media on the importance of trees
  • People are being encouraged to use alternative sources of energy/energy saving jikos.

6.

  • There is a wide variety of trees species in a given area.  This makes the exploitation difficult and expensive
  • The buttress roots make the felling cumbersome
  • The dense underground/thick forests and quick generation of plants hinder accessibility, exploitation difficult
  • The heavy rainfall throughout the year results in muddy roads which makes transportation difficult.
  • Inadequate capital limits the use of modern techniques in the exploitation of the forests.
  • The demand within the region/markets are discouraging exploitation/expensive to transport/difficult to transport.
  • River transport is hindered by waterfalls/rapids.  This makes transport expensive.

7.

  • Aridity that has reduced area under forests
  • High population leading to clearing of forests for settlement
  • Over exploiting  of forests resources e.g timber fuel.
  • Government policy of resettling people in forested areas.
  • Forest fires which have contributed to destruction of forests.
  • Pests and diseases which destroys trees.

8.

  • Desertification
  • Soil erosion/degradation
  • Extinction of some tree species
  • Decline in employment for those in forestry related areas
  • Loss of plants with medicinal value
  • Loss of aesthetic value
  • Decrease in wild animals
  1. Factors favoring forestry in Kenya
  • Cool climate especially in the Kenya highlands.
  • Fertile soils-Volcanic soils within the Kenya highlands and Rift valley.
  • High precipitation ranging between 1000-2000 which favours growth of trees.
  • Rugged landscape in some areas which discourages settlements and agriculture leaving growing of trees as the only alternative
  • Varied altitude which favours growth of different types of trees due to varied temperatures and rainfall.
  • High demand of forest products
  • Creation of forests reserves which enables forests to develop without interference from humans
  1. Secondary products of forests-Ply woods, Venner, fibre board, paper, wood, carvings wine, tannins
  2. Mahogany, ebony, ironwood, rosewood, green heart, goarea, mahure, supele, duhuma, African walnut, camphor, palms.
  3. a) Agro-forestry involves cultivation of both crops and trees.

 

  1. b)

–           Provides sources of firewood and charcoal

–           Source of income to farmers after selling tree products like fruits

–           Trees act as wind breakers

–           Trees create micro climate within the farm

–           Some trees are of medicinal value

–           Trees leaves decomposes to form fertile soils

 

 

 

FORM THREE ANSWERS

CHAPTER 1

WEATHERING

1          a)(i)     Weathering is disintegration/breaking down and decomposition of rocks in

situ due to exposure on the surface while mass wasting is down slope movement of weathered material under influence of gravity.

(ii)

  • Climate changes
  • Relief/topography
  • Nature of rock

(iii)

  • Pressure of expanding roots in cracks cause rocks to disintegrate.
  • Plants like algae release organic acids on rock causing its decay.
  • Linchens, mosses maintains rock moisture which facilitates chemical weathering.

2          a)

  • Exfoliation
  • Block disintegration
  • Slaking
  • Crystal growth

b)

  • Hydrolysis
  • Oxidation
  • Solution
  • Carbonation
  1. a) Is the physical break up or disintegration of rock material without any

alteration in the chemical composition?

  1. b)
  • During the day suns’ heat in arid areas cause surface layers of rock to expand.
  • At night the low temperatures result in cooling and contraction of outer layers
  • This occur repeatedly
  • Rocks with poor heat conductivity do not transmit heat to the inner rock.
  • Expansion and contraction causes stresses within outer parts of the rock,
  • Eventually shell of outer rock layer peal off from main rock mass.
  • This leaves behind a rounded-off mass known as exfoliation dome.
  1. Five processes;

Hydrolysis

This is the process where chemical reactions takes place between hydrogen ions in water and minerals in a rock.

Hydration

This is the process where some minerals in a rock take up water and expand causing stress in the rock.  This causes the rock to fracture.

Solution

This is the process where some rock materials dissolves in water and are washed away in solution.  This leaves behind a weak rock.

 

Carbonation

This is the process by which rainwater with carbonic acid dissolves calcium carbonate in rocks.  This leaves behind a weak rock.

Oxidation

This is the process in which oxygen in the air reacts with iron compounds in the rocks.  The ferrous state of iron minerals changes to ferric state which weakens the rock.

  1. Pressure release/unloading

Exfoliation

Block disintegration

Crystal growth

Slaking

  1. Climate changes

Relief/topography

Nature of rock

Vegetation cover plants

Action of humans and animals

  1. Denudation is the wearing away/sculpturing of land surface by processes of weathering/mass wasting/transport and erosion.
  2. a) Block disintegration
  3. b)

–     A well jointed rock is subjected to intense heating during the day and cooling during the night.

  • The rock minerals expand due to heating and contract as a result cooling during the night.
  • The rock minerals expand due to heating and contract as a result of cooling
  • The joints enlarge due to alternating expansion and construction of the rock mass.
  • When this occurs repeatedly the rock mass eventually break into blocks along joints hence the name block disintegration.

 

 

CHAPTER 2

MASS WASTING

  1. a)
  • Amount of precipitation and extent of saturation.
  • The gradient of the slope
  • Human activities such as mining.
  • Occurrence of earthquakes and faulting
  1. b) i)        Rock fall
  2. ii)       P-cliff face/steep slope/scarp slope

q-Talus/rock debris/boulders

2.

  • Due to temperature changes soil particles expand and contract hence shift position down slope.
  • Moisture/rain water cause soil to become wet and compact.  On drying the particles loosen and shift position down slope.
  • Moisture acts as lubricant to soil particles causing their movement down slope.
  • Removal of soil on the downhill side makes the rest of soil to shift down slope.
  • Human activities/action of borrowing animals may cause the removal of soil on lower part of slope.  This triggers soil particles on the upper part of the slope to shift down slope.
  • Freezing of soil water expands the space between soil particles.  Once water thaws particles fall by gravity shifting position down slope.
  • External forces e.g moving a trigger effect which causes downwards movement of soil particles.

3.

  • Soil creep pushes posts and fences from their original positions
  • Displacement of soil particles down slope leaving steep upper slopes bare
  • Burry roads and railways making repair expensive
  • Causes slope retreat
  • Leads to formation of terrace
  • Leads to formation of terrace
  • Leads to formation of deep fertile soils down slope which favours agriculture
  1. Mass wasting:

This is the down slope movement of weathered materials under the influence of gravity.

Mass movement:

This is the down slope movement of weathered materials after lubrication by water.

  1. Soil creep:

Movement of fine soil down a gentle slope.  It is the slowest movement and quite hard to notice.

Talus creep:

Slow movement of angular waste of rock of various sizes down a cliff, hill, scarp and mountain side.

Solifluction: gravitational flow of surface materials saturated with water.

6.

  • Very steep slope these accelerate the rate of movement.
  • Very high rainfall which makes the materials to be extremely fluid and the ground to be generally unstable.
  • Tectonic movement such as earthquakes and faulting.
  • Human activities e.g mining or removal of soils at the base of slopes making the upper layers unstable.
  1. Evidence of soil creep includes:
  • Joint blocks of distinctive rocks types are dislodged from the outcrop
  • Edges of strata seem to bend in the down hill direction.
  • Fences posts and telephone poles lean downwards and even shift measurably out of line.
  • Retaining walls of road cuts lead and break outward under pressure of soil creep from above.
  • Accumulation of deep soil at the base of slopes while the upper slopes are left bare.
  • Bare and exposed steep upper slopes due to soil displacement
  • Slope retreat
  • Bent tree trucks.

 

 

CHAPTER 3

THE HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE

  1. a) E – Surface run-off

F – Evaporation

G – Condensation

  1. b) A watershed is a ridge line boundary line separating drainage basins or

river systems while a catchment area wetland which a river draws its water.

2.

  • Heavy rainfall /high intensity of rainfall/
  • Low rate of evaporation
  • Sloping ground/steep slopes
  • Presence of vegetation/bare surfaces
  • Saturated soil surfaces.
  1. Is the endless circulation of water from earth’s surface to the atmosphere as moisture or water vapour and back to the surface of the earth as rain or snow with source of energy being the sun.
  2. Type, amount and duration of rainfall e.g light showers in long duration reaching the ground facilitate infiltration as apposed to heavy rain in showt duration

Nature of slope– Level land hold water on ground long enough to infiltrate than on steep slope where run-off is accelerated.

Level of soil saturation-Infiltration is greater in areas with lower water table and lower soil water than in higher water table with high amount of soil water

Soil type- Coarse grained soil allow greater infiltration than fine grained compact soil

5          a)         Refer to all water held in form of ice in storage on the earth surface.

b)

  • Provide underground water
  • Ecological balance
  • Formation of clouds
  • Oxygen and carbon dioxide cycles
  • Occurrence of leaching which is soil forming process.
  1. Dew, mist, fog snow, snow, frost
  2. Type, amount and duration of rainfall e.g. light shower reaching the ground gently will facilitate infiltration as opposed to heavy storm which encourage run off.

 

The duration the rainfall takes also determine the rate at which it infiltrates i.e. longer shower enhance infiltrates while short heavy storm encourages run off.

 

Nature of the slope: flat land holds water onto the earth surface longer hence encourages infiltration but when the land is sloppy surface, run off is accelerated.

 

Amount of water already in the soil e.g the lower the water table, the lower the chances of run off; but the higher the water table, and amount of water in the soil, the higher the surface run off.

 

Vegetation cover: Where vegetation is thick, the rate of run off would be reduced because the rain drop impact will be reduced.  A lot water will be retained through interception hence lower rates of surface run off.

 

Soil type:  Course-grained open textured sandy soil have higher infiltration rate than fine grained compact soil.  This reduces run off.  Likewise, deep uniformly permeable soil have extensive infiltration hence lessens the chances of overland flow.

 

Environmental factors e.g where the rate of evaporation exceeds the rate of infiltration, surface runoff is minimized (if other factors are treated constant) but where the rate of evaporation is lower overland flow will be higher.

 

Human activities: This can control runoff deliberately by construction of reservoirs acting like natural water bodies.

 

In urban areas, surface sealing by concrete and bitumen accelerates surface runoff.

 

Agricultural practices can also modify runoff through contour farming and levee construction which will store water and increase both infiltration and evaporation at the expenses of runoff.

8.

  • Reducing the rate of deforestation and increasing afforestation and reaforestation programmes so as to facilitate transpiration process
  • Activities which can cause global warming such as releasing chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere should be reduced so that water held in the cyrosphere can still be maintained and used as storage in future
  • Avoiding excessive harvesting of sand on river beds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 4

ACTION OF RIVERS

  1. a)
  • Birds foot delta.
  • Estualine delta
  • Aruate delta
  • Cuspate delta
  1. b)
  • River must have a large load of sediments
  • absence of filters like lakes or swamps in the river’s course
  • Rate of river deposition should be faster than rate of erosion by tides and waves.
  1. a)        (i)        P- Deposition

Q- Erosion

(ii)       R- Bluff/cliffs

(iii)

  • In a stream, water flows in meandering motion.
  • The motion sweeps the current to outer bank where lateral erosion/undercutting occurs and deposition occurs in the inner bank.
  • This leads to formation and enlargement of a meander
  • Subsequent cutting through the neck of the meander by the stream establishes a new channel
  • The abandoned cut-off meander channel forms a crescent shaped lake-ox-bow lake
  1. b)
  • Gentle sloping/flat surface
  • Has levees
  • Has deltas/distributaries
  • Has meanders
  • Land is fertile-alluvial deposits
  • Has mashes/swamps
  • Has braided channels
  • Presence of ox-bow lakes
  1. a)
  • Increased discharge because of increased rainfall increases erosive activity of the river
  • A fall of sea level leads to river renewing its head ward erosion. Starting from the new base level.
  • Uplift of land causes a stream to increase its erosive power
  • Changing rock resistance from hard to soft along the river course reactivates rivers erosive power.
  1. b) X- Resistant rock

Y- Plunge pool

Z- Rock boulders/rock pebbles.

  • Some particles are carried in suspension because they are light and can be maintained within turbulence of water.
  • Some load is dissolved in water and carried in solution.
  • Some particles are heavy and are momentarily lifted by turbulence of the water and then dropped onto the river bed by saltation process.
  • The heavy particles are rolled along the river bed through process known as traction.
  1. i) Dedritic pattern resembles a tree trunk and its branches.  The tributaries

join the main river at acute angles.

Trellis pattern comprises a main river with tributaries joining at right angles.  The minor tributaries also join the main tributaries at right angles.

  1. ii) Trellis pattern comprises a main river with tributaries joining at right angles. The minor tributaries joining at right angles, the minor tributaries also join the main tributaries at right angles.

iii)       Central petal pattern comprises rivers which flow into a common inland basin or depression such as a lake or swamp.

  1. a)
  • Gradient of the river channel which determine river energy.
  • The nature of bed rock whereby soft rocks would be more eroded.
  • Volume of the water which affects river ability to erode.

b)

(i)        Define river rejuvenation

Refers to the revival of rivers’ erosive energy.

(ii)

  • Incised meanders
  • River terraces
  • Knick points
  • Rejuvenation gorges
  1. a) River basin: The entire system of the river including tributaries and

Distributaries

  1. b) Water shed: A boundary line separating neighbouring river basins. It’s also called river divide.

 

  1. c) Catchment area: the entire area from which the river draws its water.
  2. d) river regime: this is the seasonal variation of the amount of water in the

river channel or the variation of the quantity of water (discharge) passing down a stream.

  1. a) Inland delta is formed at any part of the river course before it reaches its

mouth e.g Niger delta in Mali and Okavango delta in Botswana, while an alluvial fan is deposit composed of silt, sand, gravel and boulders found at a point where a river enters a plain from high land e.g. Ewaso Narok fan on river Ewaso Narok in Kenya, kilombero alluvial fan in Tanzania and lumu alluvial fan in Uganda.

  1. b) Estuarine delta: develops at the mouth of a drowned river e.g Zambezi and

volta river deltas

An estuary is a mouth of the river which drains its water in the ocean in one complete channel e.g. river Zaire in democratic republic of Congo

 

  1. c) A bluff is a blunt, low embankment on the bank of the river as a result of

recession of interlocking spurs due to lateral erosion.

A river cliff is an overhanging undercut river bluff (river bank) due to lateral erosion.

  1. d) Levees and river banks

Levees are temporal raised river banks made of sand deposits on the flood plains between which a river flows.  A river bank is an elevated land alongside a river which may either be vertical or sloping towards the river.

  1. e) River valley and river channel

A river valley includes both the cross and long profile of a river including

all the associated features from its source to its mouth, while a river channel is the narrow groove or furrow through which a river flows.

  1. f) Paired terraces and unpaired terraces. Both are associated with river

rejuvenation (renewed  erosion of river to cut new channels).  Paired terraces have valley levels on the opposite side with equal elevation while in the case of unpaired terraces benches on the opposite sides do not match.

  1. g) Drainage pattern and drainage system. A drainage pattern is the layout or pattern made by the river and its tributaries on the landscape whilst a drainage system develops where rivers either flow in accordance or discordance to the existing rock structure and slope.
  2. h) A misfit river and deferred river

A misfit river is one whose water has been pirated by another powerful river flowing adjacent and on a lower ground.

A misfit river is also referred to as an under fit or beheaded stream.  A deferred river is a tributary that flow for long distances parallel to the main stream before joining it due to the presence of the levees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A misfit river and deferred river are shown in the diagram below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. i) Antecedent drainage and superimposed drainage.

Antecedent drainage is a drainage system where a river maintains its course while the surrounding land is uplifted.

 

 

 

 

In superimposed drainage a river valley is developed on the former cover of rock which have been exposed and have a completely different structures

 

 

 

 

  • Abrasion

This is the wearing down of river bed and sides by use of the load carried by the river. The load is hurled by water against the banks and dragged along the bed acting as a scouring tool.

 

 

  • Hydraulic action

High force moving water removes loose materials e.g. gravel. The water scoops out rock particles.

  1. a)
  • The river is in youth stage
  • The main function of the river at this stage is erosion
  • The main features of the river includes:
  • Water fall
  • Rapids
  • Gorges
  • Potholes
  • Interlocking spurs
  1. b) i) The river is in mature stage
  2. ii)
  • Main function of the river are erosion and deposition though lateral erosion is more dominant than vertical erosion.
  • Main features of the river includes.
  • Wider valleys with an open v-cross section
  • Gentler river gradient, wider valley floor
  • River bend begins to appear
  • Concave banks standout as river cliff while
  • Convex banks becomes slip off slopes
  • Interlocking spurs changes to bluff due to gradual removal by lateral erosion
  1. c) i) The river is in the old stage
  2. ii)
  • The main function of the river is deposition
  • The main features of a river at this stage include;
  • Meanders and ox-bow lakes , natural levees and deferred tributaries, Incises meanders and terraces, Braided channels, Flood plains, Deltas and tributaries, Very gentle gradient, Shallow broad and flat valley.
  • River provides water for irrigation this has enhanced food production of the local people in the areas where the river passes.
  • River provides route ways e.g. the navigable rivers. This has facilitated easy transport and communication between any area served by the river
  • River provides sand which is a building material.  People can put up permanent structures and this has changed their lifestyles
  • Rivers are sources of alluvial soil. These deposits of river soils form rich agricultural land e.g. along the Tana river valley.  This has increased food production hence better living standards.
  • Rivers form natural boundaries between communities, districts provinces or countries.  Such boundaries have helped in settling disputes related to land at the borders
  • During floods, rivers destroy properties and human life.  This has led to migration of people to higher ground and inadequate development of physical infrastructures such as permanent housing, roads e.t.c.
  • Rivers are tourist attraction features. The revenue earned through tourism where there are rivers is a source of income to the local inhabitants, and hence the revenue raises therir standard of living
  • Rivers provide fishing ground.  Fish which is a rich source of protein is used to supplement other food resources such as meat. This ensures a healthy population devoid of diseases such as kwashiorkor.
  • Communication barrier some river form barrier between communities making communication difficult e.g communities making communication difficult e.g. communication between Lamu and Tana river district.  The local therefore have to use alternative longer routes which is expensive and time consuming.
  • Water borne diseases:  In rivers where water is almost stationary many water borne diseases are a problem.  These diseases may include river blindness, malaria and bilharzias.  The treatment of this diseases is difficult and very expensive
  • Rivers provide site for hydro-electric power generation.  The lifestyle of locals in other benefits which comes along with power generation.  This may include trade, urbanization; better road and communication network this has led to improved living standard.
  • Rivers provides port facilities.  The presence of ports also offers employment opportunities to peoples within the region.
  • This has enhanced the living standard in the region e.g port of Mombasa.
  • Rivers supply water for both domestic and industrial use.  The construction of industries in the area is also a major source of employment to locals hence improvement of standards of living.
  1. a) Vertical aerial photograph
  2. b)           Arcuate delta
  3. Birds foot delta
  4. c) –           Presence of large load/ample supply of load.

–           Absence of strong waves/Currents in the sea/lake.

–           Decrease in the velocity/speed of river

–           Presence of gentle gradient

–           A shallow shore at the river mouth.

 

 

 

CHAPTER 5

LAKES

  • Erosion
  • Volcanic
  • Tectonic movement
  • Deposition
  • Earth movements caused crustal warping
  • A basin was formed
  • Uplift of land masses/back-tilting of plateau around the depression diverted the flow of rivers into the depression by reversed drainage.
  • Deposition into the depression resulted into further down warping
  • Water from the rivers accumulated in the depression forming a lake.
  • Water from the rivers accumulated in the depression forming a lake.
  • The lake breezes have a cooling effect on the surrounding areas
  • The high rate of evaporation from the lake leads to formation of convectional rainfall in the area.
  • Moistures from the lake leads to an increase in the amount of rainfall received in the area
  • Evaporation from the lake leads to increase in the relative humidity of the lake region.
  • Lakes formed due to earth movements such as faulting and down warping.
  • Lakes formed due to vulcanicity such as when water occupies crater
  • Lakes formed due to glaciations e.g tarns.
  1. a) Formation of lake Victoria:

Lake Victoria was formed as a result of warping and tilting of the earth

crust. During the drainage evolution process, the western part of the depression was uplifted to form a Ruwenzori and middle part down warped Rivers like Yala, Nzoia, Mara, and Kuja were cutoff and started pouring their water into this depression to form lake Victoria.

  1. b) Formation of lake Tanganyika: lake Tanganyika was formed as a result of

faulting.  During the formation  of the rift valley some parts of the valley were deeply faulted to form long narrow hollows.  When water accumulated in this hollow, Lake Tanganyika, which is faulted or Rift Valley Lake was formed.

  1. c) formation of lake Chala: Lake Chala  was formed when water

accumulated in the crater of a volcano.

  1. d) Formation of lake sare is a lagoon that formed at the shore of Ugowe Bay

in Siaya District.  Action of long shore drift deposited materials across the by which cutoff part of Lake Victioria to isolate the water mass to form a lagoon new lake Sare.

  1. e) Formation of Lake Kivu; Lake Kivu is a lava dammed lake.  It was formed

during the eruption of virunga volcanoes which blocked the west rift.  One of the tributaries of river Zaire was dammed to form Lake Kivu.

6.

Eastern Generally fresh
·       Generally alkaline

·       Have no out lets except Naivasha and Baringo

·       Short narrow and deep

·       Generally fresh

·       Have outlets

·       Long and deep

 

  1. Significances of lakes in East Africa
  • Sources of fishes e.g lake Victoria turkana
  • Hydro electric power production e.g. owenfalls on Lake Victoria
  • Irrigation purposes e.g Lake Naivasha
  • Transport e.g. Lake Victoria source of water for both domestric and industrial use e.g. Lake Victoria
  • Sources of rivers e.g. Lake. Victoria is source of river Nile.
  • Tourist attraction e.g Lake Nakuru and Elementaita
  • Source of minerals e.g. soda ash at Lake Magadi
  • Building materials e.g sand from Lake Victoria
  • Modifying climatic condition of the environment e.g Lake Victoria
  • Reaction purposes e.g. Lake Turkana
  • Habitat for destructive animals e.g. crocodiles and snakes in lake Shakababo
  • Destruction of properties and displacement of people e.g Masinga dam due to flooding.

CHAPTER 6

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

  1. a) H-Lagoon

J-Island

K-Tombole

L-Spit

b)(i)

  • A gently sloping shore.
  • The shore should be shallow
  • The breaking waves should have a strong swash and a weak backwash.
  • Waves should carry a large load of materials to be deposited.

(ii)       Processes involved in marine erosion.

Hydraulic action

  • Breaking saves/swash hits against cliff shattering the rock
  • The force of breaking waves compress air into the cracks/joints in the cliff face. This enlarges the cracks and part of the rock break off.

Corrosion/Abrasion

  • The rock fragments carried by the waves are used as a tool to erode the cliff as the wave break at the cliff face.
  • The material/ load carried by the backwash erodes the sea floor.

Attrition

  • The searing down of particles/loads as they continuously hit against each other and against the cliff

Solution/corrosion

  • The solvent and chemical action weakens and removes the minerals found in the cliff and sea-floor where there are limestone rocks.
  1. c) (i) Objectives to formulate for the study.
  • To assess/find out the importance of depositional features.
  • To identify different types of depositional features.
  • To find out how the features were formed
  • To establish how features are distributed along the coast
  • To establish how features are distributed along the coast
  • To find out the materials that make up each of the depositional features
  • To find out how constructive wave break at the shore.
  1. ii) Methods to use to record the information collected
  • Photographing/video taking/filming
  • Tape recording
  • Taking notes
  • Sketching/drawing
  • Filling tables Tallying
  1. a) Submerged highland coasts

Submerged lowland coast

  1. b) i) Hard rocks carried by waves increase the erosive power of the

waves as they hit against the Coast.

  1. ii) A coast made of soft rocks wears away easily when subjected to sea waves.
  2. Rise in sea level/eustatic change in base level/positive eustatic change.

Depression of coastlands/submergence of coastlands.

  1. Fjords/fyord

Rias/creeks

Islands

Estauaries

  1. Coastline is the line reached by the highest storm water and demarcated by a cliff.
  2. Destructive waves are waves which have strong backwash and weak swash

leading to enhanced erosion and less deposition.

  1. Erosion features include:

– Cliffs                        -Blowholes

– Caves            -Arch

– Geos             -Stacks

– Stump

  • Cliffs are formed by action of destructive waves
  • These waves start by cutting a small notch or hollow on the rock face called a notch.
  • As soil erosion continues a notch is enlarged.
  • The upper section collapses due to its own weight forming a cliff.
  • A steeply sloping coast is subjected to sea waves
  • Due to wave attacks a notch is formed.
  • When the upper side of the notch collapses a cliff develops
  • Continued undercutting of the cliff makes the cliff to collapse and to retreat inland
  • As cliff retreats it leaves behind a rocky floor which slopes gently towards the see (wave-cut platform)
  • Emerged coast
  • Submerged coast
  • Coral coast
  1. a)
  • Formed from tiny marine organisms called coral polyps
  • Coral polyps live in colonies
  • They extract from sea water, calcium and use it to build protective shells
  • When they die their skeletons pile together and are commented together by calcareous algae to form a ridge like rock parallel to the shore called coral reef.
  • Coral reefs include fringing reefs barrier reefs and a toll.
  1. b)
  • Rias have been used to develop habours
  • Most resultant land forms are tourists attractions sites
  • Some Rias are habitat for marine life which promotes fishing industry
  • Coral rock is a raw material for cement industry
  • Most of landforms have promoted education and research.
  • Shingle beaches are beaches made up of unsorted particles of shells, mud, stones and sand particles of various sizes. Such kind of beaches allow backwash to infiltrate into the beach.
  • Sand beaches-these are beaches made up purely of sand. But since sand is compact they don’t allow easy infiltration of water into the ground.
  • Ria coast
  • Fiord coasts
  • Dalmatian coast
  • Horizontal movement
  • Vertical movement

15        a)         A- Stack

B- Arch

C- Cave

  1. b) Abrasion and wave action attacks the pre-existing lines of weakness at the

base of headland leading to formation of a hollow.

The hollow is enlarged to form a tunnel like chamber known as cave.

 

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 7

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

  1. a) (i)        X- horns

(ii)       Y- Eddie currents

(iii)      Z- Steep leeward slope

  1. b) Traction

Suspension

Surface Creep

  1. a) (i) Processes through which wind erodes the surface.

-Deflation

-Abrasion

-Attrition

  1.  ii)      Ways through which wind transports its load

                        Suspension

–           The fine dust particles are lifted and suspended in the air

–           Eventually they are blown away by wind currents

                        Saltation

–           Larger fragments/sand particles are lifted from the ground by eddy

actions

–           They are moved in a series of hops/jumps by wind currents

                        Surface creep/attraction

–           The heavy materials /small stones/pebbles are dragged along the

ground by wind currents

  1. b) (i) How oasis is formed

–           A pre-existing depression formed through faulting or otherwise is

exposed to wind erosion

–           Wind eddies remove unconsolidated materials through deflation

–           As deflation continues, the depression is deepened and enlarged.

  • The process of deflation is aided by weathering
  • With continued deflation, the level of the water table is reached.
  • Water oozes out of the ground collects into the depression to form a lake known as oasis.
  1. ii) Zeugens
  • Zeugens are formed in desert areas where alternating horizontal layers of hard and soft rocks occur
  • The top layer of hard rock is jointed/has cracks.
  • Weathering opens up the joints
  • Wind abrasion erodes the joints deepening them to reach the soft layer of rocks
  • Abrasion continues, farrows are formed and gradually widened
  • The hard/resistant rock forms ridges separating the fallows
  • This process creates a ridge-furrow landscape
  1. c) (i) Ways through which students would prepare for field study

–          Reading from the relevant written materials.

–          Assembling relevant tools/equipments/materials for the study.

–          Formulating hypothesis/objectives

–          Grouping /appointing group leaders

–          Planning a schedule of activities

–          Carrying out reconnaissance

–          Studying /drawing a route map

–          Identifying methods of data collected

  1. ii) Information that would be collected through observation of the arid

area.

  • Sparse vegetation/large patches of bare soil
  • Sparse settlements
  • Presence of drought resistant crops
  • Stunted trees/tufts of grass
  • Dust storms/land storms
  • Evidence of wind erosion/deposition

iii)       Measure s to be recommended for controlling desertification.

  • Planting of trees
  • Controlling overgrazing
  • Avoiding bush fires
  • Controlling tree cutting
  • Practicing appropriate methods of cultivation/planting cover crops
  • Irrigation/mulching/terracing/strip cropping/contour farming
  • Gabion construction
  1. Abrasion- Wind picks loose weathered, material and transports them. During

the course of transportation the material scrubs other tock surfaces it comes into contact with.

  • Zeugen
  • Rock pedestal
  • Yardangs
  • Deflation hollows
  • Mushroom blocks
  1. – Occurs in alternating soft and hard layers

–        The hard layer is underlain by soft layers

–        Weathering breaks the hard cap in the well joined rock.

–        Wind abrasion deepens and widens the joints to produce a landscape of

furrows and ridges

–        The ridges are called zeugens

  • Barchans
  • Seif dunes
  • Transverse and wake dunes
  • Loess
  • Drass
  1. – Sheet floods develop on gently sloping surfaces surrounding upland areas

–        On steep sided and undulating landscape flash floods cut out rills which

are then enlarged to form gullies.

  • Continues erosion of gullies enlarges them to form a steep sided rocky valley

or ravine known as wadi.

  1. Differentiate between suspension and saltation

Suspension

               Fine particles are carried within the turbulence of wind while in

               Saltation

Saltation- Medium size particles are tolled along the group and when they

collide they bounce off into the air and cause other particles to be lifted in the air.

  1. Name four types of desert surface

– Erg desert

– Reg desert

– Hamada

– Badlands

  1. i) Abrasion– materials carried by wind scours/grinds against the desert

surfaces leading to removal rock particles.

  1. ii) Deflation– strong winds blows away dry unconsolidated materials.

iii)    Attrition– Heavy materials carried by wind hits against each other leading to reduction of size facilitating their transportation.

  1. a) Suspension – fine and light materials are picked by the wind and carried within the air turbulence.

Saltation – medium sized materials are transported through a series of hops and jumps along the surface.

  1. b) – Wind speed and force

– Nature of the load

– Presence/absence of obstacles

– Weather changes

  1. Bajadas– Bajada starts with formation of alluvial fans when alluvial cones

coalesce along the edge of a depression

The margin leads to formation of gently surface.

Due to erosion, land mass waste a high area recedes

The retreating mountain leave a gentle sloping rock known as pediment.

 

  1. i)

– Sparse vegetation/large patches of bare soil

– Sparse settlements

– Presence of drought resistant crops

– Stunted trees/tuff grass

– Dust storms/sand storms

– Evidence of wind erosion and deposition features.

  1. ii)

– Planting trees

  • Controlling tree cutting
  • Practicing appropriate farming methods-strip, cropping, mulching, gabion construction.

 

CHAPTER 8

UNDERGROUND WATER

  1. a) P – Clint

Q – Grike

R – Jointed limestone

  1. b) Rain water dissolves carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to form weak

carbonic acid.

Acid rainwater falls on jointed limestone rocks.

The reaction forms calcium bicarbonate which is soluble and easily

disintegrated.

  1. – The surface rock and the rock beneath should be thick limestone or dolomite

– The rock should be hard and well jointed

– The climate should be warm or hot

– Rainfall should e moderate to high

– The water table in the rocks should be deep below surface.

–                The rock has thin soils which discourage agriculture

–                Inadequate surface water for domestic use

–                Surface is rugged hindering construction of houses and infrastructure

–                Presence of underground caves which may collapse.

–           Influence formation of spring.

–           Occurrence of permeable rock on top of an aquifer: A spring will

develop at the point where the two meet.

–           Existence of a well joined rock; water is absolved through the joints and

eventually spring out where the water table meets the surface.

–           Dyke cutting across a layer of permeable rock:

The water on the upper slope of the dyke is impounded which causes the water table to rise and causes springs where the water table meets the surface.

5          a)         Effluent streams are underground streams in limestone areas which are fed

by a water table above their level while influent streams are underground streams which are fed by the water table lying beneath their bottom.

  1. b) Artesian basin is the statum in the earths crust in which one or more

acquifers are sandwiched between impermeable rock strata from a permanent water holding facility while an artesian well is a wll dug in the basins to tap water.

  1. -Grikes

-Clints

-Sink holes

-Dolins

-Uvalas

  1. Stalactites are finger like underground masses of calcite hanging vertically

from the roof of a limestone cave.

  1. – Limestone regions are very good for grazing purpose especially for

sheep because soil is thin and the surface is dry.

–           The Karst landscape is characterized with intermitted streams or

absence of streams leading to scarcity of water supply in these regions.

–           Limestone is extracted for use in industries e.g Building industry,

iron and steel industry.

–           The features such as gorges, caves and burns form good tourists

attraction.

 

CHAPTER 9

GLACIATION

  1. a) Is large continuous mass of ice which covers vast areas of lowland
  2. b)

–        Initially ice collects in shallow hollows on the mountain sudes

–        The hollows are enlarged by the plucking action of the ice to form cirques

–        More ice accumulate in the hollows leading to further erosion

–        The cirques recede until a knife edged rock called arête separates them.

  1. c) (i)        S- Medial moraine

T-Lateral moraine

V-terminal moraine

(ii)       –           Alluvial fans and outwash plain have fertile soils exploited

for agriculture.

–           Fiords coastline provide good fishing grounds because they

are deep and shelted.

–           Lakes and rivers from channels for development of route ways

–           Rivers provide water for domestic and industrial uses.

–           Some features attract tourists earning foreign exchange

  1. a)(i) Is a mass of ice of limited width which moves outwards from a central

area of             ice accumulation.

(ii)    Valley glaciated mountain while ice sheets are large expanses of ice

covering large areas of permafrost land.

  1. a) P- Pyramidal peak/horn

Q- Arete

R- Hanging valley

 

  1. b) -A pre-existing U-Shaped valley is filled with ice/glacier.

-The glacier erodes the valley by abrasion or plucking

-The end of spurs are truncated/cut

-Ice melts away leaving behind a U-shaped valley

  1. a) Formation of pyramidal peak

–           Ice exerts pressure on the hollows

–           Plucking actions of ice enlarges the hollow allowing more ice to collect

in them.

–           Freeze-thaw action leads to expansion of cracks/hollows making them

large basins.

–           Moving ice plucks off loose rock materials from the basin enlarging them

further.

–           Nivation eats into the back wall of basins making them recede into the

mountains side

–           Steep-sided knife edged ridges are formed separating the basins.

–           Three or more these ridges/arêtes converge at the mountain top forming a

jugged peak known as pyramidal peak/horn.

  1. b) Significance of upland glaciated features to human activities.

–           The upland glaciated valleys are suitable for livestock farming

–           Glacial upland areas forms magnificent features that encourage recreation

and tourism.

–           Glaciated mountains encourage the growth of forests hence lumbering is

practiced.

–           Waterfalls formed in glaciated uplands provide suitable sites for hydro-

electric power production.

–           U-shaped valleys form a natural route way

–           Flooded coastline form deep well sheltered natural harbours/good  fishing

grounds.

  1. c) i)         Why it is difficult to carry out field  study of glaciated feature.

–           Climbing the mountain is difficult due to rugged terrain.

–           Features are found far from the schools/settlements

–           Time may be inadequate

–           Poor weather conditions i.e. rainfall and low temperatures

–           Thick forest and dangerous animals which makes it difficult to

access such areas.

–           It is difficult to conduct a previsit

–           Avalanches

  1. ii) How students would use the photograph of Kenya to identify

the glaciated features.

–           By dividing it into parts

–           By observing and identifying the features in each part of the photograph

–           By recording the features observed

–           By drawing sketches of the features observed

–           By labeling the features observed.

  1. A snout is the lower part of glacier where it begins to melt while a snow niche is a smaller niche mass laying on a steeply sloping hollow, gulley or bench in the high mountains.
  2. – Lewis glacier (between Lenana and Nelion)

–           Tyndall Glacier (North of Lenana peak)

  1. It is caused by Glacier as it erodes vertically and laterally. The sub-glacial moraines scrub the floor while the lateral moraine scrubs the walls. The trough is thus broad, flat bottomed, and steep sided with a U-shaped cross-section.
  2. It is a permanent cover of ice on the land surface extending to a small area of

land

  1. Pyramidical peaks e.g Lenana, Batian, Nelion Cirques e.g Teleki tarn, Hobley

Gorges, Aretes

  1. It is a shallow pre-glacial depression that has progressively enlarged. A patch

of snow produces alternate freezing and thawing on rocks around the margins

which then cause them to rot and disintegrate.  Melt water helps to remove the

resulting debris thus forming nivation hollow.

 

 

CHAPTER 10

SOIL

  1. a)(i) This is the arrangement of soil layers along a mountain slope from top to

bottom.

(iii)   –  Soils are thin/shallow

  • Have low organic content
  • Soils have low moisture content
  • Soils are rich in calcium/alkaline

c)

  • In savanna areas there is alternating wet and dry season
  • During wet season, mineral salts in the horizon A dissolve in the percolating
  • The dissolved minerals are precipitated/deposited in the lower layer. This process is called eluviation.
  • Insoluble minerals such as iron and aluminium accumulate in A horizon/top layer to form a crust known as laetrile
  • During dry season illuviation occurs. Soluble minerals are dissolved in the capillary water and moves upwards to horizon A.
  • Evaporation occurs on the horizon A.
  • Minerals are precipitated near/on the surface to form crust.
  1. a) Loamy

Clay

Silty

Sandy

Gravel

  1. b) -Humus help to improve soil porosity

-Humus improves the moisture retention capacity in the soil

-Humus improves soil texture

-Humus provides essential minerals in the soil

  1. – Soil accumulation of rock particles, minerals, organic matter, water and air

found on the surface of the earth.

–        Is the superfacial layer of loose/unconsolidated rock material overlying on crustal rocks and on which plants grow.

  • Zonal
  • Intrazonal
  • Azonal

Take place through to stages namely mineralization and humification mineralization is the biological and chemical breakdown of dead plant tissue by soil micro-organisms to produce simple soluble organic substances.  This is the initial stage of decomposition.

Humification is the second stage of decomposition where the dead plant material which had been mineralized are regrouped into large molecules to form humus.

 

 

  • Leaching process common in arid areas.
  • Soils are leached upward through capillarity
  • In some areas this leads to formation of thin salty crust or the surface
  1. Zonal order soil is a type of soil classification which group together soils which

have undergone long time of soil formation process under good drainage      conditions.

  • Planting cover crops
  • Ploughing along contours
  • Practicing crop rotation
  • Controlled grazing
  • Agro forestry
  • Mulching
  • Adding fertilizer
  • Is a severe leaching process
  • Is limited to middle and high latitude areas
  • The climatic conditions are too cold that bacteria action is inhabited while moisture is sufficient enough to allow large green plant to grow.
  • Humic acid produced from a abundant leaf mould and humus, leach the upper soil strongly of bases, colloids and oxides of iron and aluminum leaving composed largely ash gray as soil horizon of silica.

CHAPTER 11

AGRICULTURE –CROP FARMING

  1. a)
  • High temperatures throughout the year temperature range of 200C to 300
  • High rainfall that is evenly distributed throughout the year 1500mm to 2100mm,
  • High relative humidity of 80% to 90%
  • Plenty of sunshine during the ripening season.

b)

  • Competition from other oil vegetables
  • Poor road network
  • Production of low quality oil
  • Reduction of low quality oil
  • Reduced production that has lowered the amount of oil exported.
  1. b) Describe the stages involved in cultivation of tea from land preparation to

the stage shown in the photograph.

–  The land is cleared of vegetation

–  The land is ploughed/tilled

–  Seedlings are planted in nursery and allowed to grow to 20cm

–  Seedlings are planted in rows which are about 1.5 metres apart.

–  The plant are weeded and manured/ mulching applied regularly.

–  Once the bushes start growing. The tips of branches are pruned regularly to

encourage plant to form more branches.

–  The crop is harvested every two weeks once it attains maturity

–  After harvesting.  The green tea leaves are transported to the factory within

24hrs.

  1. c) (i) Name two districts in Eastern province where tea is grown

-Embu

-Meru North

-Meru South

-Meru Cental

(ii)

–  Organizes farmer education days/ provides extension services for the farmers at

a low prices

–  Buying farm input in bulk and sells to farmers at low prices.

–  Providing credit facilities to the farmers to enable them purchase farm inputs

–  Collecting the green leaves and delivers the factory on behalf of farers

–  Establishing factories where the green tea leaves are processed

–  Undertaking the marketing of tea on behalf of the farmer.

–  Improves feeder roads to ease transportation of green leaves

–  Conducts researches on tea crop varieties/diseases/pests in order to produce

high yield tea/ better quality tea.

  1. a) -High temperatures/24.300C.

-High rainfall/1,200-1,500mm.

-Well distributed rainfall throughout the year.

-Deep, well drained, fertile soil/volcanic/light clays

-High relative humidity

-Shade from strong sun rays for seedlings/young plants

-Shelter from strong hamattan wind.

-Undulating lowlands/below 750m above sea level.

  1. b) -Fluctuation of prices in the world market

-Competition from other land uses.

-Inadequate labour during harvesting

-High production costs

-Competition from other beverages like coffee, flowers, fruits, vegetables

  1. a) -Temperature ranging from 140C – 260C

-High rainfall 1100mm – 2030mm per year.

-Well distributed rainfall throughout the year

-Gently sloping landscape.

-Deep, fertile, well drained soils

  1. b)     -The crop is attacked by pests and diseases

-Fluctuation f coffee prices in the world market

-Poor infrastructure

-Mismanagement of coffee co-operatives

-Inadequate rainfall

-Inaccessibility of credit/inadequate capital

-Poor marketing strategies

-Low payments

  1. a) (i)        -Central

-Rift Valley

-Eastern

(ii)

–           Moderate rainfall/500mm to 1270mm to enhance the growth of

wheat.

–           Temperatures ranging from 150C to 200 C/warm conditions to

facilitate growth/maturity of wheat.

–           A warm /dry /sunny spell for ripening and harvesting.

–           Fertile volcanic soils to sustain high production

–           Gentle sloping/undulating landscape to allow proper drainage/mechanized cultivation.

  1. b) i)         Storage

–           In both Canada and Kenya wheat is stored in grain silos.

–           In Canada wheat on transit is stored in huge grain elevators/special

car boxes while in Kenya it is stored in sacks.

  1. ii) Transport

–           In Canada wheat is transported by railways (CPR and CNR), roads and waterways while in Kenya it is transported by roads and railways.

iii)       Market

–           In Canada whet is for both local and export markets while in Kenya wheat is for local market

–           Canada has a larger and reliable local market than Kenya.

–           Kenya wheat sold through NCPD or directly to the millers, Canada sold by government/individuals.

  1. c) i)         Climate problems that affect wheat farming in Canada.

–           Low rainfall/Unreliable rainfall which leads to carop failure

–           Low temperature/long and cold winters which limit outdoor

activities/delays cultivation of wheat.

–           Frost which destroys wheat leading to low yield.

–           Hailstones which destroys wheat leading to low yield

–           Strong winds causes soil erosion especially affects ploughing

resulting to loss of fertile soils

ii)

  • Uses of wheat
  • Used as animal feed
  • Used as human food
  • Used for brewing/distilling alcohol
  • Used for making adhesives/glues
  • Used for paper and straw boards.

d)

-Nakuru                    -Samburu

-Uasin Gishu            -Trans Mara

-Narok                      -Nyandarua

-Trans nzoia            -Keiyo

-Laikipia                  -Mt.Elgon

  1. e) -Alberta

-Saskatchewan

-Manitoba

f)

  • Wheat growing in Canada is more mechanized leading to higher production than in Kenya
  • More capital is available in Canada enabling farmers to sustain production
  • Farmers in Canada are more experienced due to long history of wheat production than in Kenya
  • Advanced scientific research in Canada enables the production of higer yielding seeds/better farm inputs/control of pests and diseases/overcome limitations of weather
  • Wheat farmers in Canada specialize in wheat production while in Kenya, farmers practice mixed farming
  • In Canada, there are more extensive tracts of land suitable for wheat growing than in Kenya.

6          a)

  • Cool/warm climate/100C to 180C throughout the year.
  • High rainfall/100-2000 mm per year
  • Well distributed rainfall throughout the year
  • Areas that are frost-free
  • Deep, light and well-drained soils
  • Gently sloping/undulating land
  • Acidic/volcanic soils
  • High altitude/1200 mm -2300 mm

b)

  • Delayed payments/low payments that lower the morale of the farmers.
  • Mismanagement /embezzlement of funds thus farmers are discouraged
  • Poor feeder roads in the tea growing areas lead to delays in collection/delivery of the green leaf hence wastage.
  • Adverse weather conditions such as long droughts/hail storms lead to destruction of the crop.
  • Fluctuation of prices in the world market makes it difficult for the farmers to plan ahead.
  • High production costs due to high prices of farm inputs leads to lower yields since most farmers cannot afford to buy them
  • Pests/ Fungal diseases destroy/reduce yields
  • Inadequate /unreliable transport facilities delay the collection/delivery of green leaf reducing the quality.
  1. a) W- Kapenguris

X- Kericho /Kisii

Y- Meru/Embu/Nyeri/Kirinyaga/Mt Kenya region

b)

  • Expansion of tea growing areas and the establishment of the Nyayo tea zones.
  • Increase in the number of small-scale tea farms in the country
  • Improved marketing strategies through KTDA
  • Expansion/increase in the number of tea factories.
  1. c)
  • When the bushes are ready only the two top leaves and a bud/flush are picked
  • The green leaves are transported in airy baskets to a collecting centre for weighing.
  • The weighed leaves are transported by lorries fitted with bags to the processing factories. The leaves are weighed again at the factory.
  • The tea leaves are spread out on long wire trays.
  • The leaves are then dried by blasts of warm air from beneath the trays.
  • The dry leaves are passed through a set of rollers to chop them/the leaves are crushed.
  • The leaves are placed in containers for fermenting reducing tanning acid and changing the above to grey-brown.
  • The leaves are passed through a conveyor belt which takes them to a tunnel which is a temperature of 1000 C for roasting after which they turn black.
  • The leaves are sifted for grading /lasted for classification.
  • The graded tea is packed in tea sets for export and small packages for local market.
  1. Cocoa growing areas

-Kumasi

-Tokoradi

-Accra

9.

  • High rainfall 1200-1500 mm per year
  • High temperature throughout the year 24-270C
  • Deep soils which are well drained
  • Shelter from strong sunrays
  • Plenty of labour force during harvesting
  • High relative humidity 70-90%
  1. Types of commercially cultivated coffee.
    • Arabica
    • Robusta
    • Liberia
  1. Ways through which Brazilian government responds to problems facing coffee

industry.

  • The government has established an institute for the permanent defence of coffee.  The institute manipulates the amount of coffee released to the international market thus creating artificial shortages consequently maintaining high prices.
  • The government lobbies for higher quota in the international market
  • The government has been encouraging crop diversification/mixed farming by introducing annual cops such as sugar cane and soya beans in the coffee growing areas to reduce over dependence on coffee.
  • When the prices are low the government buys coffee from farmers and stores it thus stabilizing the prices for the farmers.
  • To solve the problem of overproduction the government prohibits planting of more coffee.

12        Use of maize

  • Animal feed
  • Industrial use in manufacturing of alcohol
  • Vegetable oil, rayon, olastics, paper and wall boards.
  • Fuel (stalks, cobs, especially in rural areas)
  1. Problems facing maize farmers
  • Pests and diseases (stalk borer, rodents
  • Unreliable rainfall
  • Poor storage facilities leading to loss of harvest (rodents/Weevils)
  • Exploitation by middlemen
  • Rising production costs e.g expensive fertilizer, chemicals, certified seeds
  • Fluctuating market seeds
  1. Processing of cocoa
  • Cocoa pods are split open with a machete
  • Beans embedded in the pulp are removed by hand
  • Beans are fermented for a week by heaping them into a single heap and covering them with banana leaves
  • Beans are washed after fermenting cleaned and sun dried.
  • They are cleaned roasted and husks removed to produce cocoa nuts
  • Cocoa nibs are ground into powder as cocoa butter is separated
  • The powder is mixed with milk.

 

 

CHAPTER 12

AGRICULTURE –LIVESTOCK

  1. b)
  • The landscape/gentle sloping land which is suitable for grazing.
  • The climate has warm and sunny summers that allow outdoor grazing
  • The climate has warm and sunny summer that allow outdoor grazing
  • There is cool climate suitable for pasture growing
  • There moderate rainfall/ rainfall suitable for grass/fodder crops
  • Soils are fertile to support high quality pasture.

2             a)

  • The government has set up demonstration ranches to educate the pastoralists on better ways of keeping livestock.
  • Cattle dips have been constructed to control pests
  • Extension services are provided to give advice to the pastoralists
  • Boreholes and dams have been constructed to provide water for the livestock.
  • Road s have been constructed to enable the pastoralists to transport their produce to markets
  • Through formal education the pastoralists have leaned the advantages of keeping manageable sizes of herds
  • The government encourages group ranching to enable the pastoralists to view livestock keeping as a commercial undertaking.

b)

  • Replacement of coarse grass with alfalfa/corn has improved the quality of pastures for the beef cattle
  • Cross breeding of the traditional cattle with higher quality breeds/Hereford, Aberdeen Angus, Short horn has improved the quality of the yields.
  • The maritime climate of the area makes grazing of cattle possible throughout the year.
  • Availability of water supplied using wind pups ensures constant supply of water cattle.
  • Availability of vast lands/pampas suitable for cattle grazing encourages beef ranching.
  • Availability of market both local and external encourages the farmers to expand the beef industry sustains the industry .
  • Availability of refrigeration facilities enables beef to reach far off markets in good condition.

c)

  • Presence of undulating landscape
  • Adequate water supply
  • Large tracks of land/expensive tracks of land
  • Adequate pasture for the animals
  • Moderate fainfall which supports growth of natural pasture

d)

  • Abedeen Angus
  • Hereford
  • Charolais
  • Red Angus
  • Short horn
  • Santa Getaways

Pests and diseases e.g foot and mouth, nagana.

Poor pastures due to soil infertility

Low and unreliable rainfall thus inadequate pasture drought.

Low quality animals due to high temperatures and pastoral preference for large quantity of animals rather than quality

Inaccessibility which limits transportation of beef products to market.

4.

  • Availability of refrigeration facilities
  • Well –organized and fairly mechanized beef ranches
  • Availability of well developed transport networks
  • Supplementing natural grass with artificial pasture e.g. alfalfa
  • Availability of local and eternal market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Denmark Kenya
i)Breeds are exotic

ii) Machinery is supplied to the farmers

iii) Cool climate provides fodder throughout the year

iv) Most of the products are for export

 i)  Most breeds are indigenous

ii)  Little or no use of machinery by

farmers

iii)  Shortage of fodder during the dry spell

iv)  Most of the products are local

consumption

  • Introduction of high quality breeds through cross breeding.
  • Introduction of various animals feeds to promote more milk production
  • Better prices offered to farmers create an incentive to farmers to produce more milk
  • Control and elimination of disease through veterinary services
  • Development of dairy co-operatives
  • Better management techniques like zero grazing

7.

  • It‘s the extensive grazing on natural pasture involving constant or seasonal migration of nomads and their flock.
  • Cattle are kept as a sign of wealth.
  • Uncontrolled breeding
  • Lack of organized land tenure (community owned)
  • Diseases incidences are common
  • Animals are of low value
  • Marketing systems are inefficient
  • Involves seasonal movements
  • Many kinds of animals are grazed/kept

8.

  • Introduction of pedigree British cattle/cross breeds them with indigenous breeds
  • Educating and encouraging farmers to adopt modern methods of rearing breeds
  • Providing water by building dams and reservoirs ploughing and resourcing pasture land with special strain of drought resistant (more nourishing grasses)
  • Funding research in animal disease control and management, educational programmes and drug supply
  • Providing extension officers to give the farmers necessary advice
  • Decontrolling the price of meat products

9.

  • Low temperature of about 180C for survival of exotic breeds
  • Cool conditions hence few diseases hence greater survivor for the animal feed
  • Plenty of nutritious grass
  • Fertile soils which ensure high quality of grass throughout the year
  • Constant water supply throughout the year.

 

 

FORM FOUR WORK

CHAPTER 1

LAND RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION.

  1. a)
  • Irrigating dry land.
  • Draining of swamps
  • Adding manure to infertile soils
  • Introducing drought resistant crops
  • Planting of trees/Afforestaion
  • Tse-tse fly control
  • Part of the low lying land covered by sea water is enclosed using strong walls/ ring dykes
  • Ring canals are constructed to lead water to pumping station.
  • The water is pumped out using windmills/diesel pumps/electricity pumps.
  • Ditches are then dug to drain the excess water from the enclosed land
  • Chemicals are added to the soil to reduce salinity /fresh water is pumped into the enclosed land to reduce sality.
  • Oats, rye and sugar beets are planted to improve the PH of the soil and reduce the land salinity further.
  • The land is dry and (ready for use)

2             a)

  • Land reclamation is a process by which unproductive land such as deserts, mash or swamp is converted into a land fit for cultivation.
  • Land rehabilitation is the restoration of land that has been ruined through man’s negligence to its former reputation or good condition.

b)

  • Control of soil erosion
  • Afforestaion/ reforestation/agro-forestry
  • Irrigation
  • Draining of swamps and flood prone areas
  • Introduction of drought resistant crops
  • Control of pests e.g. tsetse flies
  • Use of manure to improve soils

c)

  • Construction of the ring dykes and ring canals
  • Construction of the ring dykes and ring canals
  • Construction of ditches within each polder leading water to a pumping station
  • Water is pumped out into the canal
  • Land is allowed to dry
  • Desalination to improve the soil through flushing with fresh water and planting hardy plants
  • Dividing the polder land into economic units
  • Infrastructure is laid out
  • People are settled in villages.
  • People are settled in villages
  • Farming activities began with spreading of soil to improve fertility
  • Addition of fertilizers to the soil

d)

  • Floods were controlled
  • Pests/water borne diseases were controlled
  • There was an increase in the land for agriculture
  • Better farming methods were introduced
  • There was an increased agricultural output/new crop introduced
  • There was an increase in the employment opportunities.
  1. b)
  • The areas was sparsely populated hence less displacement of people
  • Low rainfall received in the area made it suitable for irrigation
  • The area had fertile soil suitable for rice farming
  • The black cotton soils in the area has a high water retention, a condition required for rice cultivation
  • Presence of rivers Nyamindi and thiba which provides irrigation water.

c)

  • Stagnant pools of water have led to water borne diseases e.g bilharzias and malaria which weakens farmers hence lowering their productivity.
  • Siltation of canals which calls for regular dredging which is expensive.
  • High rates of evaporation has led to salinisation of soils.
  • Pest like quelea destroy crop and reduce yield thereby reducing farmers income
  • Mismanagement of funds has led to delayed payments to farmers.
  1. d)
  • It has helped resettle landless people
  • The scheme has opened productivity in former wasteland
  • Tenants generate income from horticultural farming which has helped raise their living standards
  • Creation of employment for the local people.
  • 2001
  • There is insufficienat amount of water in River Perkerra and this limits expansion of the scheme.
  • The harsh climate and high temperatures in the area hinders production of some variety of crops.
  • The scheme is located in remote areas with sparse population limiting market for the produce
  • Financial constraints which affects farmer activities.
  1. Horticulture is the intensive cultivation of vegetables, fruits and flowers while

market gardening is the intensive cultivation of vegetables and fruit for the nearest urban centre.

  • Price fluctuation due to over production
  • High degree of perishability of the products
  • Pests and diseases destroy crops and reduced yield.
  • Lack of adequate capital to run the farms

6.

  • Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme mitunguu/Ishaaira scheme
  • Kibwezi scheme
  • Kibirigwi scheme
  • Taveta scheme
  • Daula scheme
  • Bura/Hola Gabole scheme
  • Perkerra scheme
  • Perkerra scheme
  • Bunyala scheme
  • A hero scheme
  1. Hot and dump climate providing conducive physical conditions for the tsetsefly

Bush vegetation in the area provides environment preferred by the tsetse fly.

  • Clearing of the bush
  • Spraying of the bush area from flying aircraft.
  • Sterilizing the male fly by curing it to some chemicals substances placed at strategic place
  • Killing the host animal
  • Creation of consolidated zones
  • By using traps
  • Sparse population making it easy and cheap to resettle people
  • Land availability due to low population tributaries of R. Tana (Thiba, Nyamidi)
  • Black cotton soils which retain water longer
  • Gently sloping topography enabling gravity flow of water
  • Low, unreliable rainfall received in the area make irrigation necessary.
  • It causes sleeping sickness in humas
  • It causes tryponosomiasis in cattle

11           a)     Land reclamation is the process by which unproductive land e.g a desert or

a swamp is converted into a useful agricultural land, while land rehabilitation is the restoration or bringing back to its former good condition a land that has been wasted through human negligence.

  1. b)
    • To settle thousands of hitherto landless people in central Kenya
    • To provide some form of work or political detainees during the state of emergency
    • To increase agricultural production aimed at attaining self-sufficiency in food production.
    • To harness the rainy season
  1. c)
  • Stagnant pools of water have led to waterborne diseases e.g bilhazia and malaria weakens the farmers hence lowering their productivity.
  • Siltation of canals which calls for regular dredging which is expensive
  • High rates of evaporation which have led to salination of the soils.
  • Pests e.g. quela birds attacks the crop thus lowering the yields and farmers income
  • Mismanagement of funds has led to delayed payment to the farmers thus lowering their morale.
  • There is insufficient amount of water in River Perkerra and this limits the expansion of the scheme.
  • The harsh climate and high temperatures in the area hinders the production of some crops.
  • The scheme is located in a remote area with sparse population and poor transport and communication network.  This limits the market for products.
  1. a)
  • The schemes have helped in boosting food production thus enhancing self sufficiency.
  • Through irrigation farming, many people are employed
  • It has helped to resettle landless prople
  • Through irrigation, farmers have earned income.  Through the direct sales of their produce thus raising their stands of living
  • It has opened up remote areas for development by promoting the development of infrastructure and social amenities.

b)

  • Siltation of canals
  • High rates of evaporation
  • Fluctuating regimes of rivers
  • Inadequate capital
  • Closing up of canals by water weeds
  • Presence of waterborne diseases
  • Presence of pests and diseases
  • Delayed payments
  • Low pricing of the crops
  1. a)
  • Draining in wet and low lying areas
  • Planting of vegetation
  • Tsetse fly control
  • Planting of drought resistant crops in marginal lands

b)

  • Draining wet and low lying areas
  • Used to reclaim swampy and marshy lands
  • Ditches and canals are dug to drain away excess water
  • Trees with high water absorption capacity are planted
  • River channels are straightened to improve the flow of water.

               Planting of vegetation

  • Reaforestation and Afforestation programmes are undertaken.
  • Reforestation is the planting of trees where they have been cut while Afforestaion is the planting of trees where non existed.

 

Tsetse fly control

This is done by:

  • Bush clearing
  • Sterilizing the male fly
  • Creation of consolidated zones
  • Spraying of tsetse fly infested areas
  • Killing of the hot animals

         Planting of drought resistant crops in marginal areas

  • Marginal areas are transition zones between high rainfall and very low rainfall areas. They receive low rainfall areas.  They receive low rainfall.
  • In these areas , research has been done in the drought resistant crop varieties e.g sorghum, millet and cassava
  • These tend to withstand long spells of no rainfall and mature within the short cycle of rain.
  • The marginal areas include Kitui, Turkana, Busia, Baringo etc

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  • It has led to the introduction of farming through irrigation
  • It has helped in the control of floods in the area
  • It has increased the amount of agricultural land
  • Contributed to the improvement of transport systems
  • It has increased the amount of agricultural land
  • Contributed to the improvement of transport systems
  • It has created employment opportunities
  • Over 800 hectares of land have been rehabilited and are now being utilized for agriculture
  • It has assisted in the control of floods
  • The project has enhanced agricultural production
  1. a) A low lying land reclaimed from the sea and enclosed by dykes in the

Netherlands.

  1. b) Construction of ring dykes and canals
  • Construction of ring dykes and canals
  • Construction of ditches within each polder which leads water into a pumping station
  • Water is pumped out into the canals
  • The land is allowed to dry
  • The land is allowed to dry
  • The soil is improved through desalinization by flushing in with fresh water, planting of hardy plants and additions of soil.
  • The polder land is then divided into economic units
  • Infrastructure is laid out and people are settled in villages
  • Farming activities then commence.
  1. c) Creation of fertile agricultural land
  • Control of floods
  • Contributed to urbanization
  • Production of horticultural products for export has earned foreign exchange
  • Provision of fresh water through Lake Yssel.
  • Improvement of road transport between
  • North Holland and Friesland.

17.

  • Methods employed in Kenya are less capital intensive as compared to those Netherlands which is capital intensive.
  • More varied methods of reclamation are employed in Kenya while in Netherlands mainly one method is used
  • Reclamation is mainly due to insufficient moisture in Kenya while in Netherlands it is due to excess water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 2

FISHING

  1. a)
  • The over fished areas are being restocked
  • There are laws enacted against indiscriminate fishing types of nets/seasons for fishing/areas free for fishing.
  • Special hatcheries have been set up for artificial fertilization of eggs (pisciculture)
  • Disposal of effluent into fisheries is prohibited
  • Research is carried out to expand and improve fisheries
  • Institutions have been set up to train personnel to manage fisheries

b)

  • It has an extensive continental shelf
  • Its waters are rich in plankton
  • It has a long forded coastline which provides sheltered waters ideal for fishing/breeding ground for fish.
  • Cold climate/rugged terrain drove people to fishing.
  • Norway has a long tradition in sailing and fishing
  • It has a well developed ship building industry which provides fishing vessels.
  • Its cool climate makes preservation of fish easy/it has advanced technology in fish preservation.

c)

  • Harrowing
  • spearing
  • Poisoning
  • Using of rafts
  • Single lining
  1. d)
  • Setting up fish ponds and hatcheries demonstration farms
  • Provision of extension officers to advice farmers
  • Encouraging farmers to set up fish ponds
  • Provision of extension officers to advice farmers
  • Encouraging farmers to set up fish ponds
  • Provision of technical and financial assistance to fish farmers by fisheries department
  • Government’s food policy encourages eating of fish by communities that never ate fish.

2             a)

  • Trawling
  • Purse seining/serning
  • Drifting
  • Lining

b)

  • Salmon
  • Mackerel
  • Herring
  • Haddock
  • Flounder
  • Sardine
  1. c) Indented coastline
  • These provide secure breeding grounds for fish because the bays are sheltered from sea waves
  • The sheltered bays provide suitable sites for building fishing ports/fishing landing site.

                        Ocean currents

  • The meeting of cool and warm currents causes upwelling of ocean water which brings plankton/fish food to the surface and for oxygenated waters.
  • Cool waters provide ideal water temperatures for survival of numerous species of fish.

d)

–        Freezing

–        Sun drying

–        Salting

–        Smocking

–        Canning

e)

  • The occurrence of strong winds leads to high waves causing accidental drowning/destruction of fishing vessels and nets.
  • Most fishermen have poor fishing equipment/motor boats engines which are ineffective. This leads to low catch delayed landing
  • Fishermen lack appropriate storage/preservation facilities which cause heavy losses of the catch/low catch.
  • Presence of floating vegetation/water hyacinth which entangle and tear the fishing nets which is a loss to the fishermen
  • Parts of the lake shores are swampy/marshy which makes the landing of the catch difficult.
  • Insecurity/theft of fish and fishing equipment discourages the fishermen.
  1. a)      P-Norway

Q- Japan

b)

  • The areas have cool waters which have abundant supply of planktons which is the main food of fish.
  • The areas have shallow continental shelves which allow light to penetrate to the sea bed encouraging the growth of micro-organisms used as food by fish.
  • The areas experience convergence of warm and cool currents which result in upwelling of ocean water thus bringing minerals for fish and planktons from the sea bed to the surface.
  • Cool waters experienced in most of these coastal areas encourage thriving of numerous fish species
  • Most of the coasts are indented/have numerous sheltered bays which provide secure breeding grounds for fish.
  • The sheltered bays provide suitable sites for building fishing ports/fish landing sites
  • The large population in these areas provide a ready market which promotes the fish industry.
  • The rugged landscape in some of the areas limits agricultural activities thus people turn to fishing as an alternative economic activity.
  • Cool to cold climate provides natural preservation of fish.
  • Advanced technology enhances fishing
  • Cold climate limits agriculture

4             a)

  1. i) R- Trawling

S – Basket fishing

  1. ii) Basket fishing
  • The basket is funnel shaped to slow easy entry for fish.
  • At the mouth there is no –return valve which restricts the outward/escape movement of fish once inside the basket
  • The basket is lowered in water with the mouth facing the direction from which the water is flowing.
  • A bait is put in the basket.
  • The basket is held in position with ropes/stones/sticks to prevent it from being swept downstream
  • The basket is left in that position for sometime/overnight for landing.

               Trawling

  • A gag-shaped net is attached to a ship/trawler
  • The nets mouth is kept open by other boards/head beams
  • The upper part of the net is net kept afloat by corks/floats.
  • Weighs are used to keep the lower parts of the net at the seabed.
  • The trawler drags along the net
  • After sufficient fish is caught, the net is hauled to the trawler.
  1. a)
  • Fishing are all activities involved in harvesting of aquatic life in the seas and inland waters world over
  • Fisheries refer to all the water resources which form the habitat from which fish is harvested. They are numerous such as seas, oceans, rivers, ponds, lakes among others.

b)

  • Presence if planktons which fish feeds on.
  • Cool climate favouring the growth of fish food and for preservation of the catch.
  • Idented coastlines for breeding of fish as well as development of fishing ports and villages
  • Environmental influences such as numerous islands
  • Large population to offer ready market and labour.
  • Advanced fishing technology for high volume of catch as well as processing of catch.
  1. a) World’s major fishing grounds
  • High latitudes offers cool climate ideal for flourishing of planktons and preservation of fish.
  • They are washed by warm and cool ocean currents and indented coasts offering ideal breeding ground for fish.
  • Environmental factors limiting meaningful agricultural activities hence fishing is the alternative occupation
  • A wide continental shelf for a rich fishery.
  1. a)
  • Pelagic fishing; fishing used to catch fish which swims near the water surface
  • Dimersal fishing: Fishing done close to the shores in shallow and sheltered waters along the coast and stretches of rivers
  • Inshore fishing: Fishing done close to the shores in shallow and sheltered waters along the coast and stretches of rivers
  • Fresh water fishing: Fishing done in streams, rivers, lakes and ponds having fresh waters.

b)

  • Traditional methods of fishing include;
  • Harpooning
  • Wooven baskets
  • Traps
  • Handlines
  • Herbs

c)

               Drifting method

  • Tennis like nets are hanged vertically in water
  • The nets are kept open by floats on upper side and weights on the lower side and weights on the lower side.
  • On both sides , the edge of the net is anchored on the seabed.
  • It is left in the position overnight
  • When fish swims on it. They are entangled by their gills.

d)

Trawling method

  • A cone shaped bag is attached to a slow moving ship
  • The bag is dragged over the seabed
  • Its upper part is kept open by floats (otter boards) and lower part kept open by weights.
  • When sufficient catch is realized, the net is hauled back to the trawler.
  1. a) Uganda
  2. i) Lakes kyoga, Albert, george and Katwe. Rivers Nile, kafu, Smiliki,

Katonga and Kagera.

 

Tanzania

Lakes Rukwa and Malawi

Malagasi swamp

Rivers Ruvuma, Rufiji, Rungwa and Great Ruaha.

ii)

  • The lake has many landing grounds
  • Dense population around the lake offer cheap labour and ready market
  • Lake has many fish species of commercial and domestic value
  • High demand for fish around the lake region.

b)

  • Inadequate market for marine fish.
  • Inadequate capital to purchase the required fishing gear.
  • Narrow continental shelf hence poor fishery.
  • Competition from other foreign countries
  • Rough sea wave limiting deep sea fishing
  1. a) Source of employment
  • Tourist attraction- sport fishing
  • Source of food rich in protein
  • Facilitate development of industries
  • Medical value
  • Income generation
  • Source of foreign exchange
  • Development of settlement
  • Improvement of infrastructure

b)i)

  • Inadequate capital to purchase modern equipment
  • Low level of technology to undertake commercial fishing
  • Inadequate transport network leading to high perish ability of fish.
  • Limited internal market
  • Presence of aquatic weeds hindering fishing activities
  • Pollution of fisheries

ii)

  • Formation of co-operative societies to advance loans and market fish.
  • Ban on indiscriminate fishing in order to harvest only fish required sizes
  • Restocking of overfished waters with fast maturing fish
  • Legislation to control any form of pollution on the fisheries
  • Improvement of infrastructure to the fish landing grounds
  • Construction of cold storage facilities to preserve fish
  • Establishment of research centers to research on fast maturing fish species
  • Increased surveillance of fisheries to curb illegal gear and overfishing.
  1. Similarities
  • In both countries, fishing co-operative societies have been formed
  • Fisheries in both centres face the problem of overfishing and pollution of fisheries.
  • In both countries, fish farming is done
  • Similar methods of preservation and processing is employed in both cases
  1. a)
  2. i) Management of fisheries refers to all measures undertaken for bibber and

useful exploitation and rehabilitation of fisheries

  1. ii) Conservation involves the proper utilization of fisheries to ensure little or no wastage.

b)

  • International agreement on fisheries
  • Forbidding indiscriminate fishing
  • Carrying out research
  • Restocking overfished waters
  • Control of pollution
  • Artificial fertilization

 

 

CHAPTER 3

WILDLIFE

  1. i)
  • Name the national parks marked P, Q and R.
  • P – Ruwenzori/Queen Elizabeth
  • Q – Serengeti
  • R – Tsavo (East/West)

ii)

Differences
Kenya Japan
1.   Traditional methods of fishing are used 1.  Advanced fishing technology is applied
2.  Expansion of fishing industry is limited by insufficient capital 2.  Expansion of fishing is favoured by easy access to capital
3.   Limited fishing grounds with regular coastlines Many fishing garounds with indented coastlines.
4.  Fishing is done on a small scale Fishing is done on large scale
5.  Few species of fish of commercial value 5.  Many fish species of commercial value
6.  Both marine and fresh water fishing is practiced 6.  Only marine fishing is practiced
7.  fish research is not quite extensive 7. Advanced research in fishing is carried out
  • To protect the endangered animal and plant species
  • To promote tourism
  • To promote foreign exchange
  • To keep them for prosterity
  • To sustain the raw materials for supply of herbal drugs
  • For education and research purposes
  • For aesthetic value.

3.

  • To preserve the natural beauty
  • To conserve wildlife/plants and animals
  • To promote tourism/provide for recreation
  • To create an environment for education and research.
  1. a)

Game reserves are areas where wildlife is protected but some limited human activity is protected but some limited human activity may be allowed while game parks are gazetted regions where settlement hunting and cutting of plants is not allowed whatsoever.

  1. b) State four steps taken by Kenyan government to promote wildlife

resources

  • The establishment of anti-poaching unit has helped curb poaching.
  • Encouragement of ecotourism has helped reduce wildlife human conflict and negative impact on wildlife habitat
  • Isolation and treatment of sick animals/extending veterinary services to wild animals
  • Ban on hunting and trading in game trophy
  • Construction of electric fencing around game parks and reserves in order to reduce wildlife human conflict.

5.

  • Poaching wildlife by illegal hunters  has reduced the population of the animals
  • Pollution caused by industrial and domestic refuse has greatly affected marine life
  • Soil erosion due to improper farming methods has led degradation of wildlife habitat.
  • Cutting down trees in forest to pave way for settlements and agriculture.
  1. Refers to animals and plants in their natural habitat
  • Reasons for the need to conserve wildlife
  • Wildlife earns foreign exchange through the tourist industry.
  • While conserving wildlife in its natural habitat, forest has been preserved and this has helped protect water catchment areas and soil.
  • Commercial exploiting of wildlife population through consumptive methods for meat or other products earns income
  • Tourism which is associated with wildlife generates employment
  • Scientific benefits include biological studies which have led to some conservation and management of wildlife and environment problems being solved
  • Marginal land in tropical lands where most of the parks and game reserves are located cannot adequately support domestic animals, crops and forestry due to unreliable rainfall has been utilized.
  • Birds e.g flamingo
  • Trees e.g Acacia
  • Animals such as zebra, buffalo, rhino.
  1. Poaching-it threatens the survival of some animal species
  • Destruction of habitats due to population pressure
  • Over exploitation of eater resources e.g sea weeds thus posing the danger of extinction.
  • Interference with animals’ way of life due to frequent visits hence trampling on vegetation by vehicles.  Animals are also harassed by the noise from the vehicles.
  • Destruction of crops and property by wildlife.
  • Destruction of crops and property by wildlife.
  • Inadequate capital to assist in conservation measures
  • Drought since most national parks and reserve are in arid and semi arid areas
  • Overstocking of some wild animals leads to destruction of environment through overgrazing
  • Fire outbreaks destroy wildlife
  • Pollution of the environment leads to death of wild animals
  • Illegal hunting of wild game threatens the conservation efforts
  • Rapid human population growth leads to encroachment of game parks and reserves.
  • Inadequate capital limits government conservation efforts.
  • Frequent droughts experienced in some of the national parks and reserves leads to loss of animals through starvation and death.
  • Pollution of their habitats through dumping of untreated wastes leading to their
  • Over exploitation of water resources through over fishing leading to extinction of some species.
  • Poaching : man kills for their trophies or food thus makes them timid since they have been taken from their natural habitats
  • Man clears their habitats like forests and therefore threatens their existence.

11.

  • Should buy them fire arms and ammunitions in order to protect themselves and the animals from poachers
  • Should equip them with two-way radios so that they are able to communicate effectively with their colleagues in cases of any impending danger
  • Should be provided with vehicles so that they can travel easily throughout the national parks and also carry any injured animals to safety.
  • Should be provided with camping equipments so that they can take care of any part of the park away from their houses/homes
  1. a) i)

Wildlife refers to all untamed plants (flora) and animals (fauna) found in their natural habitat.

  1. ii)

Tourism is the act of traveling and visiting places within ones country for pleasure and recreation

  1. b)
  • Game reserves are areas where wildlife is protected but some limited human activity may be allowed while national parks are gazetted regions where settlement, hunting and cutting of plants is not allowed whatsoever.
  • Sanctuaries are special set aside to give protection to specific plants or species of animals which are threatened with extinction.

c)

  • Forms the basis of the tourist industry
  • It has offered employment to many people
  • It has also encouraged education and research in the animal species
  • Conservation and management of wildlife and environment
  • Wildlife has provided game meat for local consumption and export
  • Forested areas are sources of rivers which in turn has been harnessed for hydro-electric power projects, irrigation and fishing.
  • Some of the trees have medical value and their products have been used for the manufacture of drugs
  • Wildlife further has aesthetic value which enhances scenic beauty of the environment.
  1. a)
  • The encroachment of wildlife habitat as the population increases. There is need for more land for settlement and faming
  • Poaching wildlife by illegal game hunter has reduced the population of the animals.
  • Pollution caused by both industrial and domestic refuse has greatly affected marine life
  • There has been inadequate funding to the organizations managing the wildlife department
  • The changing climate trends have led to droughts leading to death of wild game in some areas.
  • The soil erosion has combined with the changing
  • Conditions to the natural habitat of wildlife.

b)

  • The establishment of anti-poaching unit has also been established to curb poaching.
  • Encouragement of eco-tourism where the communities living within the parks and reserves are involved in the management of the parks and in return a percentage of the proceeds is used in community projects.
  • Intensifying of the training offered to the personnel handling wildlife
  • The construction of electric fence around game parks and reserves.
  • The isolation and treatment of sick animals
  • The ban on hunting and trading in game products especially ivory has helped in reducing cases of poaching

 

 

CHAPTER 4

TOURISM

1             a) (i)     Climate

While the climate of East Africa is warm and sunny most  of the year, encouraging sun bathing, in Switzerland there are cold winters which enable winters which enable winter sports and hot summers that expose beautiful  sceneries.

  1. ii) Culture

In east Africa there are varied/diversity of African cultures while Switzerland tourists are attracted to the Swiss hospitality than European languages.

b)

  • Development of tourist facilities provide employment opportunities thus reducing unemployment and raising the standards living
  • Exchange revenue which is used to develop other sectors
  • Tourists provide a ready market for trade items such as handcrafts and other curios tourists in hotels and lodges has stimulated the growth of agriculture and other related industries
  • The need for improved transport and communication has led the promotion of infrastructure to tourist sites which also benefits the local people
  • Establishment of national parks and museums as tourist attractions enabled Kenya to protect/preserve its rich cultural heritage.
  • Tourism encourages cultural exchange which promote international understanding.

c)

  • Development of infrastructures/roads/airports/communications to all tourist-sites which make them easily accessible
  • Improved securities to ensure the safety of the tourists is guaranteed.
  • Advertising the country more aggressively in order to make it more attractive/improve the image or the country a broad.
  • Establishing a diversity of tourist attractions/emphasis to avoid depend the traditional attractions and reduce competition with others
  • Establishing/modernizing tourist facilities in areas such as western Kenya where such facilities are inadequate.
  • Intensify domestic marketing to reduce reliance on foreign to improve/train more tourist personnel to sensitize citizen on the need hospitable.

2             a)

  • Sandy beaches
  • Marine life /wildlife
  • People’s culture
  • Coastal land forms e.g caves/cliffs

b)

  • They are a tourist attraction
  • for education purposes/research purposes
  • For aesthetic/beauty of land
  • For posterity/for future generation
  • For preservation of culture
  1. a)
    • South Kitui
    • Shimba Hills
    • Buffalo Springs
    • Maasai Mara
  1. b)    A type of tourism where people visit certain attraction sites within their

country for pleasure and recreation.

c)

  • Low capacity at hotels
  • Reduction on employment when hotels close down
  • Affected transport industry
  • Less market for agricultural goods e.g pork and eggs
  • Loss of foreign exchange
  • Scaring away potential investors in the sector
  1. a)
  • Improving transportation to tourists’ sites to make them accessible
  • Building hotels to increase bed capacity
  • Improving air links with other countries so as to facilitate direct movement of tourists to Kenya
  • Preserving wildlife/eradicating poaching/maintenance of tourist sites
  • Improving security in the parks
  • Promoting cultural heritage so as to attract more tourists
  • Advertising abroad-opening tourist offices abroad
  • Providing package tours
  • Charging low rates during low tourists
  • Advertising abroad-opening tourists offices abroad
  • Providing package tours
  • Charging low rates during low tourist seasons

b)

  • Switzerland has a well developed transport network e.g electrified railways/cable cars
  • The country enjoys political stability and neutrality which enables people from different parts of the world to visit Switzerland anytime
  • The Swiss are known for their hospitality/tourists feel at home.
  • The Swiss speak more than three international languages i.e Italian, German, French and English which enables them to communicate with visitors from all over world
  • Switzerland has well developed financial institutions and international bank
  • The well developed hotels offer excellent services/all inclusive hotels/package tours attract many tourists because it is cheaper.
  1. a) (i)

Ecotourism

Ecotourism is practice of involving tourists and community living around the tourists attractions in order to minimize negative environmental influences and to maximize economic gain.

 

 

 

  1. ii)

Domestic tourism

Domestic tourism is whereby local people visit places of interest within their country for pleasure or recreation

iii)

International tourism

International tourism involves tours by people to foreign countries

b)

  • Both countries are endowed with beautiful sceneries consisting of snow capped mountains.
  • In both countries tourists are the main foreign exchange earner.
  • Both countries enjoy sight of wildlife of tourist attraction.
  • Climate plays a vital tourist attraction in both countries.
  1. It is produced and consumed within the country though it is an export item

which brings foreign exchange.

7             Employment –Directly and indirectly e.g tour guides, drivers, hotel employees, game rangers etc.

Development of infrastructure– Tourism has encouraged the development of roads and air transport

Direct income – This comes from payment made when entering national parks and game reserves

Training facilities have expanded in Kenya to cater for tourism industry.

  1. i)

Kenya has no winter season while Switzerland has double season i.e winters

and summers which enable tourists to visit the country.

  1. ii)

Kenya has few glaciated mountain while Switzerland has more glaciated

mountain scenery and glaciers of alphas

iii)

Kenya has game parks whereas Switzerland has zoos

iv)

Kenyan cultures are more varied than those of Switzerland

v)

Kenya’s beaches are used throughout the year where in Switzerland they are seasonal.

9.

  • Remoteness due to poor means of transport
  • Hostile climate e.g drought which leads to death of wildlife
  • Settlement of people in places meant for game parks and reserves
  • Human wildlife conflict where man kills wildlife.
  • Insecurity in some areas

10.

  • International terrorism that has scared tourists
  • Inadequate capital to provide the necessary facilities for tourists
  • Decreased tourist attractions especially the flora and fauna due to encroachment into conserved land by human beings
  • Hostility from local residents
  • Poaching which reduces some animals species
  • Poor means of transport and communication

11.

  • Kenya has established parks and gage reserves to conserve wildlife
  • High class hotels have been built along the coast, the major towns and in parks
  • Infrastructure facilities such as roads have been improved in most of the parts
  • More qualified personnel are being trained for the tourist industry in Utalii
  • Tourist promotion offices have been opened in major cities of Western Europe, North America, Japan and many African countries
  • Domestic tourism have been encouraged
  • Efforts have been made to keep a stable political climate.  This has led to an increase in the number of tourists.
  • Improvement of cultural activities
  • Creation of the ministry of tourism
  • Preservation of historical sites
  • Overseas advertisements.
  1. It’s where people visit places of attraction in their own country for leisure and recreation.

13.

  • Hot springs/geysers/geothermal
  • Birds/flamingoes
  • Varied relief features
  • Mining sites
  • Sports fishing
  • Wild animals
  • Vegetation

14.

  • Negative attitude towards local tourism limits the number of people who engage in tourism
  • Inadequate local campaigns and advertisement of tourist attractions/ special packages lead to low public awareness
  • Familiarity with the tourist attractions among the local people makes them fail to appreciate their beauty and value.
  • Insecurity from poachers in national parks and game reserves scare prople away from visiting them
  • The high cost of accommodation in the game lodges discourages local tourism
  • The roads leading to tourist sites are poorly maintained.  This discourages people from visiting such sites.
  1. Gede ruins, Forth Jesus, Lamu museum

16           a)

  • Eco-tourism is the practice of involving the community living around the tourist attractions in the management and conservation of the tourist attractions in the management and conservation of the tourist attraction sites and the surrounding environment for economic gain
  • Domestic tourism is whereby the local people visit places of interest within their country for pleasure and recreation
  • International tourism involves organized tours by people from other countries of world.
  1. b) i)         Wildlife
    • Beautiful scenery e.g. snow capped mountain
    • Excellent beaches
    • Warm sunny climate
    • Culture and tradition

ii)

The relative peace and political stability enjoyed in the country since independence

International terrorism where Kenya has been a victim which has led to decline in the number of visitors

Insecurity in the countries parks and major urban areas

Improved airlines between Kenya and other countries which have contributed to growth of international tourism

The establishment of hotels of international standards has led to increase in beds in hotel rooms.

The economic recession in the world often reduces the number of tourists to Kenya because the spending power of tourists is reduced.

  1. a)
  • Climatic conditions
  • Beautiful mountains
  • Improved infrastructure
  • Peace and stability
  • A highly skilled manpower

b)

Climatic change which have affected the wildlife habitat

Decline in wildlife because of illegal hunting of wild game and harvesting of trees

Erosion of moral values due to the youth copying some of the tourists antisocial behaviour

Incidences of banditry activities which have scared tourist away from the tourist attraction spots

18.

  • Both countries are endowed with beautiful scenery consisting of snow capped mountains
  • Both countries have magnificent features  e.g. the Rift Valley Kenya and glaciated valleys in Switzerland.
  • Both countries have their tourism industries backed by the government
  • In Kenya the tourists enjoy the sight of animals in national parks while in Switzerland the animals are put in zoos.  Kenya enjoying sunny periods throughout the year but Switzerland has sunny periods only in summer and very cold periods in winter.
  • Kenya have a varied culture while Switzerland have limited culture.
  1. a)1999

Total number of tourists – 8.13 million

1999

1.53  x 3600 = 67.70

8.13

 

1999

1.77 x 3600 = 67.60

8.13

 

2001

1.65 x 3600  = 73.1

8.13

 

2002

1.77 x 3600 = 78.40

8.13

 

2003

1.54  x 3600  =68.20

8.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. b) Advantages of statistical pi-charts
  • Gives good/clear visual impression
  • They are easy to construct
  • Easier to compare information represented

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 5

ENERGY

  1. a)
  • Provision of water for domestic use
  • Provision of water for irrigation
  • The dams serve as bridges across the river
  • The dams and the reservoirs are fresh water fisheries
  • The reservoirs have modified the local climate.

b)

  • Changes in the river regime
  • Silting or reservoirs
  • Poor maintenance of machinery at the power houses
  • Inadequate capital to purchase spare parts.

c)

  • Limited number of suitable sites
  • Inadequate capital for investment
  • Scarcity of skilled labour.
  • Uranium
  • Cool/peat
  1. b)
  • Presence of large volume of water from a river/lake /large catchment area to provide water to drive turbines
  • Regular/constant supply of water to ensure continuous generation of power
  • Hard basement rock to provide a firm foundation for the construction of a dam
  • Presence of rapids/water falls/nick points to provide a massive hydraulic force/head for power generation
  • Presence of a deep valley/a river gorge to reduce the cost of the construction of the dam
  • Non-porous rock to prevent seepage.
  1. a)
  • It would encourage setting up of industries in the rural areas thus stimulating
  • decentralization of industries.
  • It would attract /improve social amenities in rural areas reducing the need for
  • people to move to urban centres
  • More people would invest in the rural areas which would lead to higher standards of living
  • It would encourage development of horticultural farming/to have ideal storage of perishable products.

b)

  • It leads to closure of some industries
  • It led to unemployment/redundancy/early retirement of workers
  • It led to an increase in the cost of production of goods
  • It led to an increase in the cost of electricity
  • It led to power rationing
  1. a)
  • High volume of water e.g. River Tana, Nile, Niger, etc.
  • Regular flow of water throughout the year
  • Several falls and rapids provide good sites
  • Presence of hard basement rocks

b)

  • Inadequate technological resources
  • Lack of adequate capital
  • Lack of sufficient skilled manpower

 

  1. a) i)

S – Masinga

T- Kindarum

  1. ii) U- Mutonga

b)

  • Wind
  • Wood fuel
  • Solar
  • Geothermal/underground stream
  1. a) L- Gas

M-Oil/petroleum

N- Water

b)

  • Wax
  • Bitumen/tar
  • Sulphur
  • Lubricants
  • Resin/petro-chemicals

c)

  • Proper maintenance and manufacture of fuel efficient vehicles.
  • Improvement of public transport system encouraging people to walk, use public
  • means of transport/use bicycles
  • Making domestic appliances like refrigeration and cookers more energy efficient
  • Switching off electrical gadgets when not in use
  • Development of energy saving jikon and other techniques and technologies
  • Developing alternative sources of energy other than petroleum.
  • It’s highly pollutant
  • Non-renewable
  • Dirty
  • Bulky to transport
  • Limited in usage
  1. Expansion and establishing more power plants
  • Increasing importation of bulky HEP from Uganda and SA to add to the national grid
  • Encouraging and streamlining public transport so as to attract more commuters other than use of private vehicles reduce number of vehicles on the roads.
  • Improvement expansion of road network to ensure easy flow of traffic to reduce fuel consumption
  • Contacting foreign investors to explore oil in Kenya
  • Encouraging use of bicycle by lowering or eliminating tariffs
  1. What are the causes of energy crisis?
  • Increase in oil prices
  • Depletion of wood fuel in developing countries
  • Exhausting of coal mines
  • Economical and political embargoes
  • Over development of oil and its products
  • Artificial shortages may be created
  • Waste and misuse of energy

10.

  • Uses of nuclear energy
  • Generation of electricity
  • Production of heat
  • Making atomic weapons

11.

  • Uses of wind energy
  • Used to turn propellers and rotors that run machines  e.g windmills
  • Pumbing water
  • Grinding grains
  • Generation of electricity

12.

  • Coal
  • Nuclear
  • Peat
  • Petroleum and natural gas

13.

  • Why has coal as a source of fuel/energy declined? Explanation:-
  • Has low calorific value.  It’s dirty compared to other sources of energy/pollution
  • It is bulky and cumbersome to transport
  • Development of other sources of energy e.g. like oil, solar, nuclear and HEP
  • Coal seams are exhaustible
  • Inadequate capital
  • Inadequate technological know how
  • Over-dependency on other sources of energy e.g. HEP and petroleum
  • Low demand for power
  • Inadequate skilled personnel

14.

  • Switching off power source when not in use
  • Use of energy saving means e.g. use of public as opposed to private vehicles
  • Exploiting the renewable sources of energy e.g. solar, HEP
  • Aforestation, reforestation, agro forestry
  • Buy product which consume less energy e.g. do away with fuel guzzling vehicles
  1. i) Source of energy derived from organic matter
  2. a)        Energy is a resource of fuel used to operate machinery
  3. b)
  • Hydro-electric power
  • Geothermal power
  • Wind energy
  • Solar energy
  • Sea energy/wave energy/Tidal
  • Biomass energy
  1. c)
  • Coal is bulky making it difficult and costly to transport
  • It contribute a lot to air pollution through soot and smoke
  • It has low caloric value
  • It causes a lot of environmental degradation during mining by leaving
  • Ugly cars on the land scape

17        a)         Seven Folks Scheme

b)

  • They have provide water for domestic use and irrigation
  • They have served as a bridge across the river.
  • They are tourist attractions
  • They have acted as fresh water fisheries
  • They have led to micro-climate along the area

c)

  • changes in river regimes
  • Inadequate funds for maintenance
  • Silting of the reservoirs
  • Inadequate skills and technology
  • Mismanagement of funds

18        a)

  • Turkwell Gorge Dam on River Turkwell.
  • Gogo Falls on River Kuja
  • Sondu-miriu project on river Miriu
  1. b)
  • It has promoted the growth of industries within the region
  • It has earned the country revenue through the exportation of electricity
  • It has earned the country revenue through the exportation of electricity
  • It has acted as a bridge across the lake
  • It has acted as a bridge across the lake
  • It is a tourist attraction

 

c)

  • Limited number of suitable sites
  • Inadequate capital for investment
  • Inadequate technology
  • Scarcity of skilled labour

19.

  • They have enhanced fishing
  • Provision of water transport
  • Promoted agriculture through irrigation
  • Some have enhanced flood control
  • Creation of micro-climate
  1. It is used in the domestic sector for various purpose e.g. cooking, lighting, heating etc. It is the engine that runs the industrial sector.

21        a)

  • Energy crisis is the price and supply uncertainties they are is usually accompanies by the rapid depletion of fossil fuels
  • b)
  • Overdependence on oil and its products
  • Depletion of wool fuel in the developing countries
  • Economic and political embargoes against the leading producers
  • Exhaustion and deeping of coal mines
  • Artificial shortages caused when some countries decide to conserve their resources e.g. U.S.A
  • Wastage and misuse of energy

22.

  • The country does not produce crude oil hence relies on importation thus ignoring other sectors of the economy
  • Oil imports affects the countries’ balance of payments
  • When oil prices are high, the cost of manufactured goods and services increases causing inflation in the country
  • The Oil producing and Exporting Countries dictate the prices without consulting the consumer countries such as Kenya.  This necessitates higher taxation to increase revenue for importing oil
  • Frequent shortage of petroleum products to leads to destruction of forests.
  1. a) Management of energy implies the need and careful use of energy

resources while conservation of energy means the efficient use of energy to avoid wastage.

  1. b)

Proper maintenance and manufacture of fuel efficient vehicles.

Improvement of the public transport system encouraging people to walk/use bicycles

Making domestic appliances like refrigerators, televisions and cookers more energy efficient and switching off.

Electrical gadgets when not in use

Development of energy saving techniques and technology

Development and use of alternative sources of energy other than petroleum.

 

CHAPTER 6

INDUSTRY

  1. a)

The raw materials may be too bulky and thus expensive to transport

Some raw materials are perishable so they have to be processed before transportation

Processing reduces transport costs

b)

  • Give three characteristics of the cottage industry in India
  • They rely on simple equipment/machines
  • They are labour intensive
  • They are owned by families/individuals
  • They produce mainly for local markets
  • They are widespread in the country/located in homes
  • Labour is provided by individuals/members
  • They need little capital to start or operate

2          a)

  • Are operated by individuals/small groups
  • Are pursued as part time or full time occupation.  The industry:
  • Require low capital investment
  • Use simple equipment
  • Use local or recycles raw materials
  • Use basic/simple skills in craft
  • Are operated in the open
  • Are widespread

b)

  • Difficulty in getting raw materials
  • Inadequate capital
  • Competition from locally well established industries/competition from imported products
  • Adequate marketing skills
  • Inadequate security

c)

Manufacturing is a process of changing raw materials into a finished product/commodity ready for use while tertiary industries provide services and facilities for use by other industries.

d)

  • Availability of coal and iron ore as raw materials.
  • Cheap water transport on River Rhine.
  • Availability of capital.
  • Abundant sources of power such as coal and HEP
  • Ready market from Central and Western Europe
  • Availability of skilled labour
  • Industrial interdependence
  • Availability of water.

3          a)

  • Tobacco processing
  • Soap manufacturing
  • Footwear making
  • Vegetable chemical products making/pyrethrum processing
  • Leather tanning
  • Rope making
  • Textile manufacturing
  • Saw milling/pulp and paper making

b)

  • large scale importation of second hand clothes has reduced demand for locally produced textile products/second hand clothes are cheaper than the locally produced raw clothes
  • There has been a decline in the production cotton which has led to limited supply of raw materials for the textile industry.
  • Mismanagement of textile factories has led to closures of such operations.
  • Liberalization of the economy has encouraged business people to import textile from other countries instead of selling locally produced ones.
  • Belief that imported garments are superior to locally produced ones has reduced demand for local garments.
  • Decline in the economy has discouraged investors who would set up textile investors who would set up textile industries in Kenya.
  1. c) i)
  • Water pollution
  • Treating the industrial waste to reduce the negative impact particularly industrial effluents/enforcing environmental laws on the use of improved technology for industry efficiency.
  • Recycling wastes in order to reduce the industrial waste turn over

ii)

  • Rural –urban migration
  • Improve agriculture to create employment in rural areas
  • Encourage growth of jua kali industries in rural areas to promote self employment
  • Decentralize industries so as to control the number of people moving to industrial centers in search of employment.

d)

  • Availability of adequate financial resources which have helped in the setting up and expansion of the industry.
  • Presence of large population which provides a large domestic market for electronic goods/availability of large external markets
  • Government policy on industrialization has led to rapid development of electronic industries.
  • The highly developed sources of power encourage growth of electronic industries
  • Advanced technology/research has promoted efficienty methods of production/high quality goods which are competitive in the world market.
  • The numerous sea ports ease the importation raw materials and exportation of finished electronic products Japan had skilled/industrious work force which enhances efficiency in production.
  1. a)

It is the process of change from primary to secondary and tertiary production.

b)

  • Oil refining-Mombasa
  • Paper manufacturing –Webuye
  • Motor vehicle assembly –Nairobi, Mombasa

c)

  • It requires less capital to establish since it is made up of small-scale units
  • It creates employment for the growing labour force
  • It produces mainly for the local market thus the country saves foreign exchange
  • It requires less expensive machinery since production is manual
  • It facilitates decentralization of industries since it spreads easily/thus checking rural urban migration.
  • It produces relatively cheap products that are affordable by many/improving the quality of living
  • It uses locally available/recycled raw materials thus reducing the cost of imports/conserves the environment
  • It uses locally available /recycled raw materials thus reducing the cost of imports/conserves the environment
  • It imitates the products that are already in the market thus spreading technological skills
  • It operates at grass roots level thus uses locally available skills
  • It empowers the people to initiate projects thus reducing reliance/dependence on the government, donors etc

d)

  • Leather tannin
  • Tobacco treatment
  • Textiles
  • Development of industry e.g. Magadi Soda company
  • Source of foreign exchange from export of soda as
  • Creation of employment opportunities e.g in mining, industry
  • Opening up of previously remote parts of Kajiado through construction of tarmac roads and railway line
  • Cheap source of mineral e.g common salt

6.

  • Encouraging foreign investors through organizing international investment conference
  • Improvement in transport system e.g tarmac king roads easing congestion at the port of Mombasa
  • Making electricity supply reliable and affordable.
  • Establishment of export processing zones
  • Exploiting market for Kenya’s industrial goods e.g. under AGOA
  • Fighting corruption
  • Easing licence issuing procedures.
  • Joining economic organizations e.g EAC and COMESA
  1. It is the process of change from primary to secondary and tertiary production or

the setting up of more industries and expansion of already existing industries.

8

  • It creates employment for the growing labour force
  • Requires less capital to establish since it’s made up of small units
  • Produces mainly for the local market thus country
  • Local production saves foreign exchange or foreign exchange where exported
  • Does not require expensive machinery since production is labour intensive
  • Facilitates decentralization of industries hence reducing rural-urban migration
  • Produces relatively cheap products that are affordable by many
  • Uses locally available raw materials e.g. scrap metal, plastics hence conserve the environment
  • Uses locally available skills thus encourages people to initiate projects and reduces reliance on the government and foreign procedures
  • Raises the peoples living standards

9          a)

An industry is an establishment set up to process and transform simple and ordinary raw materials to a more complex materials of great value.  Industrialization is the process and the speed at which a country plans and establish a country plans and establishes industries.

  1. b) i)

-Its availability

-Its in exhaustibility

-Its bulkiness

  1. ii)

-Industries dealing with perishable goods are close to the market

-Industries whose products are bulky hence increasing transport costs, are

located near the market.

  1. c) Modern fuel and power can be transported for long distance for example, electricity can be transferred by high tension wires, petroleum by oil tankers and through pipelines. Natural gas is also transportable by road, air and water.

10        a)         i)

Primary industries; these are the simplest forms of industries which first extract

raw materials from their sources.  They are also referred to as extractive industries

ii)

Secondary industries: These are industries which depend on the primary industries for raw material

iii)

  • It makes use of locally available materials
  • It produces cheap consumer goods which substitutes the expensive imported goods
  • They are found in nearly every corner of the country thus improving the economy of the rural areas
  • They also assist in solving unemployment problems
  • It has stimulated development where they have been established
  • It has encouraged the utilization of local resources
  • It has enhanced the production of agricultural products
  • It has led to the growth and development of urban centers

 

  1. a) Significance of industrialization to Kenya.
  2. i) Provision of employment. People are employed in different categories of industry e.g transport
  3. ii) Reduces reliance an imported goods thereby saving foreign exchange

iii)       Development of settlements e.g. Magadi town

  1. iv) Improvement of infrastructure e.g road and railway network connecting Magadi and the Mombasa port
  2. v) Earning of foreign exchange which is used to develop other sectors of economy.
  3. vi) Promotion of relationship between Kenya and other countries though trade

relations involving industrial goods.

vii)      Helps in promoting rural areas where industries are established.

  1. a) i)   Thick                     -Fruit canning

-Motor vehicle

  1. ii) Athi river              -Cement making

-Meat canning

iii)  Kisumu                -Fish processing

-Textile manufacture

  1. iv) nanyuki                -Textile manufacture

-Garment making

  1. v) Nakuru                  -Soft drink making

-Floor milling

b)

  • It has resulted in pollution leading to environmental deterioration
  • It has led to rural-urban migration depriving the areas of able bodied people
  • It has led to uneven economic development creating two district regions; the developed rural areas
  • Other economic activities
  • In some instances it has led to loss of life
  • Due to technological advancement, some people have been rendered jobless.
  1. – Availability of raw materials i.e iron ore and limestone.

–           Availability of coal which provides power to iron and steel industries (used for smelting iron ore)

–           Accessibility-The area has direct links with the rest of Europe thorugh air, road and water.  This allows transportation of raw materials and finished goods

–           Availability of capital which is used to invest in industries

–           Availability of ready market within the region and other parts of the world.

  1. a)
  2. i) Tokyo – Yokohama industries zone
  • Osaka Kobe- Industries zone
  • Okazaki- Yokaichi industries zone
  • Yawata- Kokura-Moji industries zone
  1. ii)
  • Availability of capital
  • Availability of market
  • Production of simple and unsophisticated cars and electronic gadgets
  • Development of hydroelectric power
  • Availability of abundant water
  • Presence of skilled manpower
  • Advancement in technology
  • Japan’s geographical location.
  • Inadequate agricultural land.

b)

  • Availability of labour which is skilled
  • High demand for products from cottage industries due to high population
  • Need to earn living to uplift their living standards which motivated Indians to establish cottage industries.
  • Availability of localized raw materials
  • Availability of simple machines which are affordable

 

 

 

CHAPTER 7

SETTLEMENT

  1. a)(i)   X- Industrial zone/lower class housing

Y- Suburb area/high class residential area

  1. ii) -Trading

-Administration

-Commerce/banking/insurance

-Location or light industries

  1. a) -Rural

-Urban

  1. b) Q- Nucleated

R- Linear

  1. a) -Nucleated

-Scattered/ dispersed

-Linear

  1. b) -Urban-urban

-Rural-rural

-Rural-urban

  1. c) -Retirement/from formal employment in urban areas

-Lack of jobs in urban centres

-Insecurity in urban centres

-The strategy of District focus for rural development

-Provision of infrastructure facilities in the rural areas.

  1. -It has a deep-sheltered harbour/natural/harbour

-It is located at a strategic point on the East African Coast/enter port/gateway.

-It it well linked to the interior by railway, road and air

-Early settlement/Early trade

  1. a) It is the process whereby an increasing proportion of the total population

in a country settles/concentrates in town/the process which towns or cities grow.

b)

New York Nairobi
-It is seaport

-It is a state capital

-It is an international commercial/financial centre.

-It is an inland port

-It is a national capital

-It is a national commercial centre

6.

  • Insecurity due to high rate of criminal activities
  • Unemployment resulting from too many job seekers competing for limited job opportunities.
  • Inadequate housing facilities caused by inadequate resources for putting up housing estates.
  • Limited land for expansion caused by rapid population growth in urban centers
  • Traffic congestion due to increase and concentration of activities in the C.D.
  • Inadequate social amenities e.g schools, hospitals to cater for the rapid population growth in urban centers

 

  • Nairobi is situated on low lying plane interior of continent while New York is sited on   island along the downwards mouth of River Hudson
  • Expansion of Nairobi is horizontal extending into adjacent rural areas.  New York is extending vertically due to limited horizontal space.
  • New York is characterized by many high building called skyscrapers while in Nairobi skyscrapers are few.
  1. Two main functions of rural settlements
  2. a) Production of agricultural goods
  3. b) Mining activities
  4. c) Forestry/lumbering
  5. d) Fishing
  6. a) Large unemployed population which is idle and encourages

Criminal/immoral practice e.g. parking boys and girls, baggers

  1. b) Rapid growth of population which has led to an acute shortage of

housing/slums

  1. c) Traffic congestion during rush hours leading to loss of time
  2. d) Heaps of uncollected garbage which are health hazard as they can lead to

Epidemic/land pollution

  1. e) Perennial water shortages due to increased number of consumers
  2. f) poor sewage system in some parts which is a health hazard for poor

Drainage system

  1. g) Rapid growth of population has led to inadequate provision of health and

Education services and facilities/social facilities.

  1. h) Pollution of air/water/sound from industries and vehicles causing a health

Hazard.

  1. a) sheltered harbor making it an international sea port
  2. b) Central location making it local point of routes/strategic sites
  3. c) Large hinterland rich in agriculture and minerals.
  4. d) Development of many industries e.g tourism, oil, refinery, etc has attracted

many people due to employment

  1. e) Development of commercial activities attracting many people.
  2. f) Administrative centre attracting many people
  3. g) Construction of the railway and other lines of transport to interior

Contributing to rapid growth of the town.

  1. a) It has deployed traffic police to control traffic/installation of traffic

lights/construction of fly over construction of tunnels to control traffic congestion.

  1. b) Its encouraging self –employment like jua kali sectors to solve

Unemployment problems in Nairobi.

  1. c) encouraging use of easily available raw materials for building low cost

house/funding high rise on multi-stored flats/expanding urban area

boundaries.

  1. d) Location of industries away from residential areas establishing proper

waste/garbage collection system to reduce pollution in the city.

  1. e) Increased police surveillance to reduce high crime rate in the

city/strengthening the security intelligence to reduce high crime rate in the city/strengthening the security intelligence unit.

  1. f) The government has encouraged independent bodies to come up with different ways to sensitize the public on ways to take care of cleanliness, drug abuse, vandalizing equipment and public policing.
  2. a) Settlements is a place on the earth surface occupied by people.

Urbanization is the process in which an individual or proportion of a country’s  population is transformed from rural based agricultural life to urban based non-agricultural life style.

  1. b) Availability of water
  • Natural calamities
  • Presence of building materials
  • Relief
  • Defence
  • Transport
  • Shelter
  1. a) Kenya
    • Major urban centres are found in the Rift Valley and associated highland
    • Others are in the lake basin and the coastal region
    • They include: Kampala, Mbarara etc.

Uganda

  • Major urban centres are found in the southern part of the country around Lake Victoria
  • They include: Kampala, Mbarara etc

Tanzania

  • Urban centres are found along the coastal belt e.g Tanga and Mtwara.
  • Around Lake Victoriag Mwanza and Musoma
  • Others are found in mineral rich areas of Mwandui and Shinyanga.
  1. b)
  • Population increase put stress on existing infrastructural facilities forcing
  • urban centres to expand their territories
  • Industrial development attracts large population who seek for employment hence leading to emergence of industrial towns.
  • Administration functions leads people to settle close to admininistrative services. Such places grow into urban centres.
  • Mining activities attracts subsidiary economic activities in an area. These attract large settlement leading to growth of urban centres.
  • Tourism attracts infrastructure, other investments and large population. This leads to the expansion of urban boundaries hence urban growth.
  1. a)
    • Railway terminus reaching the shores of lake Victoria made it handle a lot of exports and imports from Uganda leading to its growth
    • The early Asian settlers who came during the construction of railway line to Uganda established commercial activities in Kisumu which further contributed to its growth.
    • Administration function i.e for long time, Kisumu served as provincial headquarters of Nyanza, Western and Kericho districts. It was also used by early railway engineer.
    • High population from the densely populated districts of Vihiga, Kakamega, Kisii and Siaya ensures steady supply of labour for industries and the provision of market to the manufactured goods.
    • Road linkages i.e it is served with road linkages to the surrounding districts of Kakamega, Kericho, Busia and Kisii which has led to increased trade hence leading to its growth
    • Development of pier which is strategically located at the shores of Lake Victoria has led to trade between Tanzania and Uganda. This has provided a trading advantage.
    • Rich hinterland i.e the town is surrounded by agricultural hinterland of Vihiga, Kakamega, Kisii and Kericho which provide food for residents and raw materials to industries.
  1. b)
  • Industrial centre
  • Administrative centre
  • Tourist centre
  • Education centre
  • Communication centre
  • Commercial centre

 

  • Housing problems due to ever-increasing population in the city that has led to development of slums like Harlen,
  • Brooklyn and Bronx
  • Limited space for expansion because of its site has led to emergence of skyscrapers
  • Traffic congestion during rush hours leads to waste of time and fuel
  • Social evils such as crime rates lawlessness and prostitution due to lack of employment
  • Pollution due to heavy concentration of industries, motor vehicles and domestic refuse leading to air, water and noise pollution
  • Loneliness due strenuous life and joblessness leading to homicidal tendencies
  • Climatic problems in which heat concentration makes the city residents feel uncomfortable.  At times during winter, blizzards are common.
  1. a)
  • Nairobi is sited on a low lying plain while New York is sited on an island of a
  • long the drowned mouth of River Hudson
  • Nairobi expansion is horizontal emerging into adjacent rural areas.  New York on the other hand is expanding vertically into the air due to limited space.
  • Mode of transport within Nairobi city is motor vehicles and is some cases railways while in New York a part from motor vehicles and in some cases railways while in New York a part from motor vehicles and railways, rivers and canals are being used.
  • New York is characterized by very high buildings known as skyscrapers while in Nairobi skyscrapers are very few.
  • The climate in Nairobi is warm and sunny throughout the year, New York city experiences summers and winters
  1. b)
    • Port of Mombasa serves as a developing and agricultural hinterland whereas Rotterdam serves developing and highly industrialized hinterland
    • Exports through the port of Mombasa are mainly agricultural products and minerals, while exports through the port of Rotterdam are manufactured goods and chemicals
    • Mombasa’s imports are mainly manufactured goods while Rotterdam’s imports are agricultural commodities
    • Both ports are ice free throughout the year
  1. Positive effects
  • Urban centres lead to the development of infrastructure to facilitate movement of
  • People and goods.
  • Creation as it leads to development of industries
  • Provision of market as population in urban areas leads to high demand of goods
  • Leads to national integration as it encourages interaction of people.

Negative effects

  • Inadequate housing due to uncontrolled population influx
  • Inadequate public amenities as the existing ones are overstrained
  • Unemployment as the number of job seekers exceeds employment opportunities.

CHAPTER 8

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

  • The high cost of postage
  • Competition from cheaper and faster means of communication
  • The delay in the delivery of letters
  • Loss of letters
  • Tampering with letters
  1. a) Give three advantages of railway over road transport
  • Railways can carry more bulky goods over long distances at once.
  • Railways are cheaper than road
  • Railways are less susceptible to traffic jams.
  • Once built, railways do not require frequent relaying unlike roads, which are frequent relaying unlike roads, which are frequently resurfaced.
  • Vehicles get stuck on dry weather roads during wet seasons while trains cannot get stuck.
  • Railways are more efficient because they operate on a rigid timetable
  1. b) X- Nakuru

Y- Eldoret

c)

  • They are expensive to maintain
  • They are not flexible
  • They do not serve intermediate locations
  • They can cause excessive loss of in case leakages.
  1. d) i) A- Chacago  B- Detroit
  2. ii)       X- L.  Ontanrio

Y- Ere

Z- Superior

iii)       Welland canal

  1. a)

P – Jinja

Q – Bukoba

R – Mwanza

b)

  • Containers guard against destruction of goods
  • They make loading and off-loading easy
  • They guard against theft of goods
  • It saves time when loading and off-loading
  1. a)
  • Motor vehicles are cheaper to buy and maintain than aircrafts
  • Road transport is more flexible than air transport
  • Construction of roads is cheaper than that of airports
  • Fares/freight charges on roads are lower than that of air transport
  • Skills required to operate air crafts are higher and rare than those required to
  • Operate motor vehicles.

b)

  • It encourages the growth of tourist industry
  • It promotes horticultural exchange between Kenya and other countries.
  • It encourages international cooperation/facilitates international emergency services
  • Earns foreign exchange from landing fees
  1. a)

P- Kasese

Q- Butere

R- Kigoma

  1. b) S- Maize /Wheat/ cattle

T-Soda ash

  1. c) U- Tanga

V-Malawi/Nyasa

d)

  • It is cheaper to construct and maintain
  • Roads are flexible and provide door to door services
  • Roads can be used by a wide range of transport
  • The roads are faster to use
  • There is greater demand for road transport than railway transport
  • The roads are faster to use
  • There is greater demand for road transport than railway transport
  • Roads can be constructed at varied terrain
  1. e)
  • Narrow roads where heavy traffic limit use of movement and overtaking
  • The pot-holed sections of the roads may cause tyre busts/vehicle break downs/may make drivers who are avoiding potholes crash the vehicles.
  • The narrow bridges may cause vehicles to rear off the roads.
  • The narrow bridges may cause vehicles to crash
  • Sub-standard surfaces may cause vehicles to skid and overturn
  • Blurred/missing road sighs may make drivers lose control of vehicles to skid and overturn.
  • Blurred/missing road signs may make drivers lose control of vehicles
  • Unavailability of pedestrian paths/sidewalks may cause pedestrians to walk on the roads.
    • Reduction in road accidents through use of speed governors
    • Source of government revenue through payment of income tax
    • Improves confront in public transport
    • Increased profitability due to reduced insurance premiums
  • Dense forest covering large areas
  • Political instability and political differences between some African Countries
  • Presence of large and many rivers that make road construction difficult and expensive to bridge.
  • Insufficient capital by individual governments to construct and maintain parts of the highway in their countries.
  • some flow in the areas lack substantial resources
  • Most rivers are narrow and shallow
  • Some rivers fluctuate in the volume of water
  • Some have waterfalls, rapids and cataracts
  • Presence of floating vegetation along some rivers
    • Ease congestion within Nairobi
    • Promote both local and international trade
    • Ease transportation of bulky goods
    • Opening of rural urban areas around Nairobi
  1. a)        Define containerization

Means packing of a commodity in large box like structures which are once filled in a factory can be transported by railway or lorry to the dock and into and off the ship by cranes.

b)

  • Speeds up the process of handling goods
  • Saves spaces in a ship as their dimensions are uniform
  • Minimizes loss of goods through theft
  • Relatively cheap as it requires little labour-checking the content on entity is quite easy.
  1. a) State three problems facing rail transport in Kenya
  • Poor maintenance of rail transport in Kenya
  • Poor maintenance of rails and wagons leading to accidents
  • -Inadequate capital to purchase new Wagons.
  • -does not offer door to door services –not flexible
  • Faces stiff competition from other forms of transport
  • Its initial objective was to serve foreign markets and not local markets hence most sections passes through low density areas
  1. b) Identify the advantages of rail transport in a country
  • Enables transport of goods over long distances at cheap rates
  • There ‘s economy of spaces as many trains can be scheduled to use the same rail
  • -they have minimal pollution
  • Its effective in moving a large number of people and goods within a short time
  • Has fewer accidents
  • Requires less lab our because many wagons are pulled by one driver
  • -Convenient to clients because they follow a time schedule-can plan his movement.

11        Differentiate between transport and communication.

Transport is the act of moving, carrying and conveying items and people from one place to another while communication is the transmission of words and messages from one part to another

  1. Apart from cell phone state two other modern means of communication

-Telephone

-Telex

-Telegram

-Email/Internet

  1. State the advantages of using cell phone in communication.

-Are portable

-Are quick/fast

-There is immediate feedback

-Messages can be sent over long distances within a short time.

-Message can be stored

  • To remove rock shoals, rapids and several small islands in river channel which hampered navigation
  • To deepen the river channel which hampered navigation
  • To deepen the river and regulate flow of the river
  • To construct locks along the route to regulate flow of water as well as movement of vessels
  • To construct locks along the route to regulate flow of water as well as movement of vessels
  • To generate H.E.P.
  1. a)
  2. i) Transport is the carriage of goods and people from one place to another
  3. ii) Communication is the transmission of information from one point to

another

 

b)

  • Air transport
  • Road transport
  • Railway transport
  • Pipeline transport

c)

  • Inland waterways
  • Oceanic waterways

 

  1. a)
    • Presence of floating vegetation makes it difficult for vessels to sail on rivers
    • Silting at river mouths hinder the development of ports and makes the river
    • Channel shallow.
    • Some of the rivers are too swift in their courses.
  1. b)
  • The north Atlantic sea route
  • The Mediterranean Asiatic sea route
  • The European-Eastern South America sea route
  • The panama Canal sea route
  • The Cape of Good Hope, sea route
  • The North pacific sea route

 

c)

  • It offers the cheapest form of transport for large bulky goods
  • It is route free/uses the natural routes e.g rivers, seas ect
  • Accidents are minimal
  • Water transport experiences no traffic congestion
  • It is able to accommodate vessels ot any dimension
  1. a)
  • The African countries were administered by different colonial governments who constructed rail lines only with in the areas of their jurisdiction
  • Many African countries have political differences which leads mistrusts and    hostility thus working against any effort to undertake railway construction jointly.
  • African countries have railways of different gauges which makes it difficult for them to be connected.
  • The little interstate trade among African countries doesn’t warrant construction of railways to transport bulky goods
  • African countries lack sufficient capital to establish railways

b)

  • Trans Cameroon railway
  • Tanzania – Zambia railway
  • Trans DRC railway
  • Kenya Uganda railway
  1. c) Advantages
    • It is cheap when transporting bulky goods
    • It is will weather e.g it is not affected by weather changes
    • The train follow a regular timetable hence help people to plan their movement
  1. d) Disadvantages
  • It is a slow mode of transport
  • It is not flexible
  • It is not economical on short distance
  1. a)
  • Motor vehicles are cheaper to buy and maintain
  • Fares and freight charges on roads are lower
  • Skills required to operate motor vehicles are readily available
  • Construction of roads is cheaper
  • Road transport is more flexible
  • It is relatively cheaper over short distance

19.

This is the packing of goods in large standard sized box like structures which are sealed at the factory or by the exporter and transport by  road , railway/water to the importer  while sealed.

(a) Advantage

  • It reduces the loss of goods trough theft
  • It lowers the insurance premiums due to reduced risks
  • It speeds the process of handling goods
  • Breakages of goods is minimized

 

(b) Disadvantages

  • It is expensive to adopt as it requires special docks, ships etc
  • It may lead to redundancy of labour at the port as machines require human labour.

(c) Advantages

  • Provide the fastest means of transport
  • Relatively independent of physical barriers
  • Accidents are limited

(d) Disadvantages

  • Highly vulnerable to poor weather.
  • Accidents though rare are fatal.
  • Airports are expensive to construct.
  1. -Telegraph -Fax

-Telephone                  -Internet

-Television                 -E-mail

-Radio

  1. a) -The Great North road from Cape town (South Africa) to Cairo (Egypt).

-The Trans-African highway from Mombasa (Kenya)  to Lagos (Nigeria)

  1. b)
  • They have provided employment in the transport sector
  • They have provided employment in the transport sector
  • They have enhanced international trade
  • They are source of government revenue through toll station revenue
  • The highways have contributed to urbanization
  • They have opened up remote areas for development
  1. c)
  • Low level of inter-state trade among the African countries.
  • Hostile environment in some sections through which the highways pass e.g deserts, thick/dense vegetation
  • Rugged landscape caused by mountainous and hilly terrain.
  • Political differences amongst some of the countries through which the highways pass.
  • It promotes industrial development by facilitating the movement of raw materials to the manufacturing centres and finished goods to the markets.
  • It has promoted both local and international trade
  • Promotion of tourism by opening up potential sites
  • It has promoted both local and international trade
  • Promotion of tourism by opening up potential sites
  • It has opened up remote areas for exploitation e.g. through mining agriculture etc
  • It has enhanced interaction among people leading to exchange of technology.
  1. a)
  • Inadequate manpower of the development of new networks.
  • Insufficient funds for the development of new infrastructure
  • Civil wars leading to destruction of existing network
  • Mot of the continents rivers are not navigable
  • Colonial heritage which led to the development of externally oriented transport and communication facilities

b)

  • Construction of trans-African highways
  • Construction of international railways
  • Establishment of regional economic blocs to improve transport and communication lines
  • Seeking donors to help finance the construction of infrastructure
  1. a)
  • Frequent fog and mist at the mouth of the St. Lawrence
  • Different water levels
  • Rocky islands within the river channel
  • Shallow and narrow sections of the water ways
  • Freezing during the winter season
  • Presence of rapids and winter season.
  • Presence of rapids and waterfalls

b)

  • Construction of canals
  • Dredging of river channels
  • Blasting to remove the rocky islands
  • Use of fog lights and radars to avoid accidents due to gog.

c)

  • Development of urban centres and ports e.g. Tororo, Port Arthur, Buffalo and Detroit
  • It has led to the production of hydroelectric power for both domestic and industrial development by offering cheap transport for raw materials and finished goods
  • It has led to an increase in the volume of trade within the region especially due to proximity to Europe.

 

 

 

CHAPTER 9

TRADE

  1. a)

–           To encourage member countries to reduce duties charged on goods among the countries from COMESA member states.

–           To promote trade among member states.

–           To acquire greater economic strength/higher bargaining power with

trading blocs of the world.

–           To establish a larger market for the goods produced in the region.

–           To remove trade barriers among member states.

–           To create regional specialization in order to improve the quality of goods.

–           To create political cooperation among s member states.

–           To create monetary and financial co­operation among member states

  1. a) International trade is the exchange of goods and services between different

countries.

  1. b) -Machinery

-Capital equipment

-Textiles

-Pharmaceutical products

-Fertilizers

-Automobiles

  1. c) -Governments policy/government legislation

-demand for goods both locally and outside Kenya

-Variation of natural resources/goods/quality of goods

-Availability of transport and communication

-the purchasing power

-the level of industrialization

-Tariffs imposed on Kenya exports

d)

–           There will be improved access to raw materials for industrial development

–           The expanded market will attract new investments from local and foreign

sources which will lead to expansion of industries/more earnings.

–           There will be improved negotiating powers in the international arena

–           There will be improved transport links between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania which will facilitate faster movement of goods and people.

–           There will be mutual political understanding between Kenya and its neighbors.

e)

–           Overspecialization/overdependence on a particular items is risky in case of

a fall in the prices in the world market.

–           Imported items may become a threat to the local industries leading to closure of some of items

–           Some imported goods e.g expired goods e.g. expired goods sub-standard goods may have adverse effects on the citizens/economy

–           If a country depends on another, it may sometimes have to tolerate some undesirable gestures from such countries.

–           There may be over exploitation of natural resources leading to their depletion e.g. minerals

–           Over-emphasis or export oriented product at the expense of other sectors of the economy.

  1. a)

–           Encouraging the development of jua kali industries which do not require importation of heavy machinery.

–           Restricting the importation of luxury items through taxation.

–           Establishing/importation of luxury items through taxation.

–           Establishing/import substitution industries to cut down on importation of some commodities.

–           Developing alternative sources of energy in order to reduce importation of some commodities

–           Encouraging the production of high quality manufactured goods for exports in order to earn higher income

–           Diversifying the agricultural export base to enable the country to have a variety of exports

–           Opening new markets to avoid dependence on the trading partners.

b)

–           The imported industrial inputs led to growth of manufacturing industries

in the country.

  • Demand for Kenya’s exports has led to the expansion of the industries that produce those goods
  • Kenya earns foreign exchange which enables it to import goods from other countries
  • Transport and communication network in Kenya has been improved to facilitate the movement of trade goods/modernization of the facilities for handling goods at the port of Mombasa.
  • Taxation of commodities and services rendered has generated revenue for the country.
  • Employment opportunities have been created in the manufacturing and service industries that handle imports and exports
  • Trade has enhanced exchange of technology between Kenya and the trading partners.
  • Trade encourages specialization which leads to production of high quality goods in some industries in Kenya, thus enabling the country to earn higher income.
  1. a) Trade is the exchange of goods and services for mutual benefit
  2. b) –           Wholesale trade

–           Retail trade

  1. – The availability of capital for investment

–           Presence of well developed transport and communication system

–           Demand for the trade items and the presence of an adequate source of

supply

–           The absence or presence of trade barriers

–           The creation of common markets

  1. a) Visible exports are tangible goods sent out of the country for sale while

invisible exports are the payments received for services rendered outside the country.

Visible exports Visible imports
Coffee Cereals
Tea Crude oil
Soda Pharmaceuticals
Fluorspar Industrial machinery
Horticulture products Iron and Steel
Petroleum products Motor vehicles

7.

  • Through trade, the country is able to obtain goods which it cannot produce
  • Trade enables Kenya to dispose surplus production
  • International trade enabled Kenya to earn foreign exchange
  • Through trade, the country has been able to generate many job opportunities
  • Trade offers market for industrial goods and also enables industrial goods and also enables industries to obtain raw materials and other inputs.  This has promoted industrial development in Kenya
  • Trading centres have attracted dense settlements.  This has turn promoted urbanization.
  • With increased cordial relationship with her neighbors, trade will continue to prosper.
  • Through COMESA, trade with the rest of the region will further improve
  • The country’s balance of trade will continue being unfavorable unless the quality of the exports is improved on and import substitution industries set up
  • With the signing of multi-lateral and bi-lateral agreements, and through the Lome convention, the country will gain access to the lucrative markets in Western Europe.
  1. a)         A group of countries usually sharing a common history and within the

same geographical region who come together for economic benefits

  1. b)
  • Common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
  • The southern Africa Development Community (SADC)
  • The Economic Community through the removal of customs among member state.
  • It has promoted the free movement of persons, services and currencies hence increasing the volume of trade.
  • Has established financial institutions e.g. the European Investment Bank
  • This has financed economic projects.

10.

  • The neighboring countries produce similar agricultural goods to Kenya thus reducing trade.
  • Trade tariffs have discouraged free trade with her neighbors
  • In the past there has been restriction of movement which has limited the degree of movement of people and goods within the region.
  • The development countries offer manufactured goods and industrial machinery hence they are better trading partners.

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 10

POPULATION

  1. a)
  • The area receives low unreliable rainfall.
  • Most parts have thin undeveloped soils/sandy soils unsuitable for agriculture
  • -the area has scanty vegetation that cannot support livestock
  • There is inadequate supply of surface water
  • Some areas have rugged terrain unsuitable for settlement
  • -some areas have ragged terrain unsuitable for settlement
  • -Some areas are insecure and therefore avoided
  • The area experiences high temperatures unsuitable for settlement

b)

  • National census/head count
  • Sample survey/sample count
  • Vital statistics/registration of birth/death/Marriages

c)

–        The size of the population

–        The different age cohorts (groups)

–        The proportion of males to females

–        The composition by sex

–        The proportion of the youthful/working/ageing/dependency ratio

–        The population of Kenya has large number of young people below 20 years of age while Sweden has an ageing population

–        Kenya’s population has a lower life expectancy while Sweden has a high life expectancy

–        The population birth rate in Kenya and low in Sweden it is low

–        The death rate is high in Kenyan and low in Sweden

–        The population growth rate is high in Kenya and low/negative in Sweden.

–        A high percentage of the population in Kenya lives in the rural areas while in Sweden most people live in urban centres.

e)

  • Pressure on land makes people to buy/look for land elsewhere and move to settle there.
  • People move from one rural area to another/to plantations in search of employment
  • Insecurity in some rural areas make people move to safer places
  • Settling up of government development projects cause displacement of people who are settled elsewhere such projects attract settled elsewhere such projects attract settlements in those areas (settlement schemes).
  • Natural hazards force people to migrate to other areas for safety
  • Pastoral communities migrate from one rural area to another in search of pasture/water for their livestock.
  • Changes in land tenure system/land dispute cause people to move and settle elsewhere.

 

2.

–           The rate of population growth is higher than the rate at which job opportunities are generates leading to high unemployment

–           The high demand for social amenities caused by the high population growth rate leads to congestion in schools/hospitals/housing/transport facilities

–           The large number of youthful population creates a high depending ratio which causes slow economic growth.

–           The high demand for agricultural land cause land fragmentation/landlessness

–           The large number of poor people/leads to temptation to commit crime/high crime rate.

3.

–           Improve diet

–           Improved medical facilities

–           Improved education for mothers/patients

4.

–           Nearness to Nairobi – many people lives in Thika town and work in Nairobi because house rents are lower.  This increases the population of the District.

–           Thika town is an industrial centre and attracts large population of workers unlike Murang’a where there are few industries that are rural based.-Thika town is a large commercial centre compares to Murang’a town.

–           Thika attracts many people who operate different businesses. This increases the population of the district.

5          a)

–           For planning purposes

–           To help in the distribution of resources

–           To make estimates of population growth

–           To identify the rates of deaths and births

b)

  1. i) Early marriage

People who marry early are likely to get more children because they have a long period during which they can get children

 

ii)

  • Improved medical facilities
  • Both the child, mothers and the general population have better chances of survival because of the available medical facilities/
  • The country is able to control the spread of diseases and has ability to cure diseases. This leads to higher survival rates.

 

iii)       Culture beliefs

  • Some cultures encourage large families. In almost all cultures, there is a tendency of people preferring male children.  This may lead those who are not getting male children to have a large family as they hope to get a boy.
  1. a)
  • The number of male and female population is almost equal at all levels
  • From 0-14 years, the population is low
  • From 15-44, the population is high
  • The ageing population is low
  • The population has a low birth rate
  • The population has a low birth rate
  • The population has low death rate

b)

  • There is likely to be a high unemployment rate because job opportunities do not increase at a rate that can cope with the increasing number of job seekers.
  • The standard of living is likely to be low because the government is not able to promote adequate social amenities.
  • It may lead to a high dependency ratio which will slow down the economic growth
  • Strain on natural resources/scarcity of land which would lead to landlessness and fragmentation.
  • There would be low food production hence food shortages.

c)

  • Improving medical facilities such as immunization of children to control diseases.  This has created a healthy environment for child survival.
  • Providing more education opportunities for parents ensures better care for their children  e.g. in providing balanced diet
  • Introduction of family planning programmes has led to emergence of manageable sizes of families which promote higher chances of child survival
  • Carrying out research on infant related diseases to come up with ways of controlling them ensures higher chances of survival.

d)

  • Presence of large towns with industries has attracted large of numbers of job seekers
  • High rainfall which influences production of a wide variety of crops hence sufficient food.
  • Fertile land which attracts settlements
  • High fertility rate leads to a high natural increase
  • The fairly level land encourages agriculture and settlement
  • Increased commercial activities/trade attract a large number of populations
  • Early settlement in the reason encouraged growth of towns which formed a focus migration
  • Developed communication has enhanced movement in the area.
  1. a) Population is the sum total number of people living in a given area either a

home, village, town, rural area or even the whole world.

 

  1. b)     i)  Physical factors:
  • Relief: Areas with rugged relief, valleys and steep slopes are avoided while gentler slopes are densely populated.
  • Climate: High rainfall and cool temperatures encourages high population while, low and unreliable rainfall with high temperatures leads to low population.
  • Soils: Fertile soils, which are well drained encourages population concentration, while poorly drained soils which are less fertile are sparsely populated.
  • Drainage: Poorly drained areas discourages population while well drained areas encourages high population
  • Vegetation: Densely vegetated areas, woodlands and savannas are sparsely populated.
  1. ii)      Human factors
  • Economic activities: areas of industrial concentration, mining centres, fishing ports are all responsible for high population concentration
  • Security: Areas where security is poor discourages population while areas with good security attracts population.
  • Government policy: Creation of land for settlement encourages population while settlement of forests and game reserves discourages population
  1. a)
  • High fertility encourages high births. This encourages high population growth where fertility is low; there are low hence low population growth.
  • Increase in mortality rates leads to low population growth rate while mortality decrease leads to high population growth.
  • Immigration results into population increase in the receiving area while emigration results into population decrease in the area of origin

b)

  • High birth rates
  • Low life expectancy
  • High dependency ratio
  • High death rates
  • Cultural factors e.g. polygamy and early age. Improved diet resulting to better nutrition leads to healthy people who become parents at an early age
  • Religious influences whereby certain churches advocate for natural family control method which are less effective.
  • Disapproval of artificial family planning practices leads to high fertility levels.

10.

Kenya Sweden
a)    Higher population Lower population
b)    Population is predominantly youthful Population is predominantly ageing
c)  Lower life expectancy Higher life expectancy
d)  Population growth is higher Population growth rate is lower
e)  majority of population is rural based Majority of population is urban based
f)   High birth rate Low birth rate
g)   Dependency ratio is high Dependency ratio is low

 

 

  1. Population density in Kenya
Region Density
Nairobi 3079 p/km2
Central 281.7 p/km2
Rift Valley 38.3 p/km2
Western 406.4 p/km2
Nyanza 350 p/km2
Eastern 30 p/km2
North Eastern 7.5 p/km2
  • Suitable climate:  Central Province experiences high rainfall totals per annum. This encourages various agricultural activities hence attracts high population densities.
  • Fertile soil: The red volcanic soils which favours variety of agricultural activities have attracted a high population.
  • Industries:  the establishment of manufacturing industries in the towns of Central Province like Thika have attracted many people who seek for employment.

 

 

 

CHAPTER 11

MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

1          a)

–           To ensure that there is supply for present and future generations

–           To maintain the hydrological balance

–           To maintain the eco-system

  1. b) By reducing surface run-off which ensures that rain water seeps slowly into

the ground.

  1. a)
  • Lighting
  • Strong winds
  • Dust storms
  • Pest/diseases
  • Floods
  • Pollution
  • Soil erosion
  • Fires
  • Land slides

b)

–           Population pressure/clearing of forests for farming/settlement

–           Climatic changes

–           Accidental fires

–           Poor methods of farming/overgrazing/Overstocking/poor irrigation methods

  1. a)
  • Central highlands
  • The Nyika plateau
  • Coastal lowlands
  • Nyando
  • Nzoia
  • Kuja/Gucha

c)

  • The stagnant water becomes breeding ground for vectors that cause water related diseases.
  • Floods cause loss of property/lives
  • Floods cause soil water logging which lowers crop production
  • Floods wash away crops leading to food shortages/famine
  • Floods wash away bridges/roads/telephone lines/air fields disrupting transport and communication
  • People are displaced by floods/are made homeless
  1. a) The presence in the environment of contaminants which are injurious to

human, land, plant animals life.

b)

  • The garbage may result to foul smell/air pollution
  • When it rains, the dumped waste/garbage is washed to rivers causing water pollution.
  • Garbage can be a breeding ground for rodents/flies/cockroaches which can cause disease outbreak e.g plague.
  • Accumulation of garbage leads to blockage of roads/drainage systems
  • Garbage heaps are an eye sore as they make the environment ugly.

c)

  • Burning waste materials
  • Digging pits for throwing rubbish
  • Minimizing use of harmful chemicals/Use of organic manure
  • Creating public awareness on the dangers of land pollution and how to control it.
  • Recycling of waste materials
  • Government legislation against dumping
  • Settling up proper garbage collection programmes

5          a)

  • Leads to shortage of pasture
  • Leads to crop failure
  • Leads to shortage of water for livestock and irrigation
  • Leads to shortage of agricultural raw materials for agro-based industries
  • Leads to reduction in export of agricultural commodities/reduction in the farmers’ income.
  1. b) What is soil conservation?

It is careful management/protection of soil against erosion/exhaustion

  1. c) State three farming methods that assist in soil conservation
  • Ploughing along the contour
  • Controlled grazing
  • Strip cropping
  • Making terraces
  • Digging cut off drains/trenches
  • Planting cover crops
  • Mixed cropping
  • Agro-forestry
  • Occurrence of heavy rainfall leading to high volume of water than river banks can hold e.g. Nzoia and Nyando
  • Siltation of lakes, river channels and canals on the lands due to soil erosion upstream thus reducing carrying capacity triggering floods.
  • Nature of land- plain areas are prone to floods as drainage tends to be poor
  • Deforestation-Clearing of vegetation on catchment areas along the river (river line vegetables) entrance run off and reduce percolation.

7.

  • Stagnant grounds are breeding grounds for carrier diseases e.g. malaria, typhoid, bilharzias
  • Loss of life
  • Loss of property which take time to regain
  • Causes soil water-logging thus lowers crop production
  • Food shortages or famine where farmers calendar is disrupted or crops washed away
  • Traumatized people or make people panic
  • Loss of confidence and interest in undertaking development and economic activities.
  • Disrupts clean water supply to major towns where floods wash away water pipes.

8.

  • Construction of dams to reduce volume and velocity of river discharge downstream
  • Construction of dykes or artificial levees which help to restrict outflow of rivers or canals e.g. along river Nyando and Nzoia.
  • Conservation of vegetables on catchment areas and along the course of the river meander thus smooth flow of rivers
  • Engaging government and non-governmental organizations ICRAF in creating awareness on importance of activities e.g. agro-forestry, water management and conservation which enhance infiltration
  • Clearing deepening and widening of rivers and canals to facilitate easy flow of water into lakes and dams.

9.

  • Excess water stored in dams can gainfully be used to generate HEP
  • Excess water can also be used for commercial farming through irrigation
  • Creation of environment e.g. irrigation schemes
  • Promotion of fishing activities in dams and lakes due to reduced sedimentation and pollution
  • Poverty would also go down due to reduced incidence of loss live, crops, homes and livestock
  • Flood plains are highly rated for agricultural due to fertile soil deposits.

10.

  • Floods
  • Droughts
  • Earthquakes
  • Diseases Pests
  • Lighting

11.

  • Fires
  • Soil erosion
  • Pollution
  • Desertification

12.

It’s spread of arid conditions/deserts into formerly productive areas

 

 

13.

  • Climatic changes
  • Wanton destruction of vegetation
  • Overstocking resulting on overgrazing
  • Cultivation of marginal lands
  • Poor cultivation methods
  • Population pressure leading to opening up of virgin land and clearing forest

14.

  • Food shortage
  • Reduction of livestock due to lack of water and pasture-dwindling of agricultural and potential land
  • Low standards of living of farmers
  • Stagnation of Agro-based economy
  1. i)        Natural environment

Includes things that are availed by nature e.g. landscape and air

  1. ii) Geographical environment

Refers to environment factors whose relationships are considered in terms of spatial location

iii)       Physical environment

Includes all phenomena apart from man and the things he creates.

  1. iv) Non human environment

Includes all those things that are not in a social system, whether man made or not

  1. v)        Cultural environment

Includes all aspects of human culture found within a given environment for his survival e.g. taboos, totems, traditional beliefs, etc.

  1. a)        i)         Environmental refers to all those external conditions that surrounds

a living organism.  It comprises of the atmosphere, water, land, vegetation and animals.

  1. ii) Management of the environment involves all the measures aimed

at better and useful exploitation and rehabilitation of natural resources.

iii)       Conservation of environment involves the proper utilization of

resources that ensures little or no wastage.

b)

  • In order to sustain life
  • For recreation purpose
  • For protect wildlife
  • For aesthetic value.
  • Lightning
  • Windstorms
  • Pests and diseases
  • Pollution
  • Droughts
  • Earthquakes
  • Windstorms
  1. c) i)
  • Heavy downpour which increases the river volume leading to the river bursting its banks
  • Impermeability of the soils which reduces the rate at which rain water percolates into the ground
  • The rise of lake levels that causes the lake water to rise hence flooding the adjacent land
  • The occurrence of tsunamis which produces strong sea waves leading to sea water spilling onto the land
  • Deforestation that results into land being exposed to run-off causing flash floods.
  • Poor urban drainage that clogs the drainage system.

ii)

  • It leads to loss of life
  • It results in the destruction of property
  • People have been displaced
  • Flooded areas are associated with waterborne diseases
  • It also disrupts the infrastructure.
  1. a) i)

It is a bright sudden flash of natural electricity produced during a thunderstorm

ii)

It is caused by a formation of the clouds whose ions are positively and negatively charged thus releasing an electrical charge.

  1. b) i)
  • Claims many lives
  • destroys property

ii)

  • By installing lightning arresters
  • By public awareness campaigns
  • By conducting research
  1. a) i) Pollution is the addition of harmful substances into the environment
  2. ii)
  • Air pollution
  • water pollution
  • Land pollution
  • Noise pollution
  • Radiation pollution
  1. b) i) Air pollution is the additional of harmful substances into the atmosphere

making it to be contaminated.

  • Discharge of smoke and gases by industries
  • Emission of fumes from motor vehicles
  • Engagement in agricultural activities that leads to such pollution.
  • Discharge of smoke from domestic heating using charcoal, firewood and coal.
  • Smoke emitted from air crafts
  • Mining and quarrying
  • Poor disposal of domestic waste

iii)

  • Ensuring that industrial effluents and fumes are properly treated
  • Encouraging the use of biodegradable materials
  • Legislation to regulate the amount of noise in social places
  • Increase in the farm manure as an alternative to organic fertilizer
  • Regulating by law the setting up of industries which are likely to pollute the environment
  1. a)i)
  • The international Centre for Research in Agro forestry (ICRAF)
  • The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).
  • The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)
  1. b)
  • Several laws have been enacted to combat environmental degradation like the Water Act which gives guidelines on the safety and welfare of employees and the working conditions in factories.
  • The Wildlife Conservation and Management Act whose aim is to protect the wild game and their natural habitats.

 

 

 

ANSWERS TO MODEL PAPERS

MODEL PAPER 1 A

312/1 PAPER 1

SECTION A

  1. a) The study of distribution and interrelationship of natural and human

phenomena on the earths surface.

  1. b)
  • Biology is the scientific study of organisms focusing on their anatomy and physiology and behaviour while Geography is interested in the distribution of organisms and the factors influencing this distribution, i.e. Biogeography.
  • Biology applies geographical information to explain factors which determines the distribution of species on the earth surface
  1. a) Mass wasting is the down slope movement of rock materials under force

of gravity.  Mass movement is the down slope movement/of rock materials due to lubrication of water.

b)

  • Alternating heating and cooling
  • Freezing of soil particles
  • Removal of soil down slope
  • Rainwater
  • Ploughing down slope
  1. a)
  • Himalayas
  • Atlas in Africa
  • Alps in Europe
  1. b) State three theories which explain the formation of fold mountains.
  • The contraction theory
  • The convectional theory
  • Continental drift
  • Plate tectonic theory

4          a)         Vertical movements along a radius from the earths center to surface or

from the surface towards the earths center.

  1. b)
    • Isostatic adjustment occurs when sialic (continental crust) layer which is
    • less dense floats on the dense simatic (oceanic crust) layer
    • Erosion on the continents reduces pressure on continental crust (sial)
    • leading to isostatic uplift, while deposition of sediments on sea crust(sima) adds pressure which results to isostatic sinking.
    • The continental crust (sial) and oceanic crust (sima) constantly adjust to one another in process known as isostatic adjustment.
  1. a)
  • The rock below should be limestone/chalk/Dolomite/Soluble
  • The rock should be well jointed to allow water percolation
  • The area must have high rainfall/moderate rainfall to facilitate solution
  • The water table must be deep to allow water percolation.

 

SECTION B

  1. a) The grid squares are;
  2. i) 3926
  3. ii) 4225
  4. b) 00  30’
  5. c) North West to South east

d)

  • The steep slopes/escarpments have been avoided because they are unsuitable for construction of houses /for farming
  • The plains/gentle sloping areas are densely settled as the land is flat/gentle sloping suitable for construction of houses/farming
  • The basins are avoided as land is waterlogged/flooded/swampy therefore not suitable for settlements
  • Some river valleys are avoided because of flooding .
  • Very high areas have few settlements because the areas experience low temperatures

e)

  • Woodland
  • Forests
  • Scrub
  • Scattered trees
  • Papyrus
  • Thicket
  1. f) i)
  • Carry out reconnaissance
  • Read from reference books
  • Prepare questionnaire
  • Assemble necessary tools and equipment
  • Prepare sketch map of study area

ii)

  • Oral interview method
  • Questionnaire method
  • Observation method
  1. a) This is a body of water which collects or accumulates in

hollow/basin/depression on the earths surface

b)

  • High evaporation due to high temperatures in the rift valley. This results to concentration and accumulation of dissolved salt in the lakes
  • Washing of mineral rich soils by surface run-off and rivers into the lakes.
  • The lakes have no streams flowing out which causes the accumulation of minerals in the lakes.
  • Lake bed is made of salty bedrock.
  1. c) i)
  • It occurs after an eruption
  • Outpouring of lava forms a volcanic cone vent, which is sealed
  • Lava cools and solidifies in it
  • This leads to pilling of pressure below the plug
  • The pressure lead to a violent eruption that blows off the top of the cone
  • This leaves a wide depression at the top of the cone called a caldera
  • This depression is later filled either melt water, ground water or rainwater to form a caldera lake.

ii)

  • Shala in Ethiopia. Largest in Africa.
  • Ngozi in Tanzania
  • Nyois in Cameroon.

d)

  • Evaporation from lakes leads to formation of convectional rainfall.
  • The lakes breezes have a cooling effect hence lower the temperature of surrounding areas
  • Regular land and sea breezes help to moderate the temperature
  • Evaporation from lakes leads to increase in the relative humidity of the surrounding areas.
  1. a) i)         Faulting is the formation of cracks or lines of weakness in the

earths crust due to tensional and compress ional forces acting on

crustal rocks.

  1. ii) Reverse faults are formed when compress ional forces push a block

of a land on one side of a fault upwards in relation to another

while a tear fault is formed where two each other which causes a

faults to form two adjacent lands sliding past each other

  1. b) i)         Fault Scarp

A fault scarp is formed when there is an upward and downward

displacement on either side of a single fault line- the exposed part is the fault plane

  1. ii) Tilt Blocks

During faulting vertical tectonic forces may push the blocks of

land upwards, the process some parts may be raised more than others due to uneven forces forming an uplifted tilted block.

c)

  • Faulting may result to formation of rift valley lakes which are used for fishing/irrigation/transportation/mining.
  • Faulting results to attractive sceneries such as rift valley, geysers which attract tourist which earns foreign exchange.
  • Hot springs and geysers resulting from faulting can be utilized for geothermal electricity.
  • The windward side of block mountains receive high rainfall useful for Agriculture/settlement/forestry
  • Faulting exposes minerals such as diatomite which a source of income.
  1. d) i)
  • Gives first hand information
  • One can seek clarification
  • Its useful method in collecting information from people who cannot read or write
  • Further discussions can be initiated
  • One can gauge accuracy of the responses
  1. a) i)
  • Zero lapse rate is where temperatures remain constant with increase in height
  • Environmental Lapse rate is the decrease in temperature with altitude.

ii)

  • Polar front/cold front
  • Intertropical front/ITCZ/Warm front

iii)

  • Smoke from factories form fog/increase the temperatures
  • Presence of tall buildings/planned roads change the direction of winds
  • Smoke dust particles act as nuclei increasing precipitation.
  1. b) i)
  • Tropical Desert climate
  • Savanna climate
  • Tropical maritime climate
  • Tropical monsoon climate

ii)

  • The areas experience high rainfall/1500-2000mm all year round due to ITCZ where moistened wind converge leading to high rainfall
  • Double maxima rainfall/two rainfall seasons due to sun’s being overhead twice a year.
  • The rainfall is mainly convectional due to high temperatures accompanies by continuous evaporation/Eva transpiration
  • High grounds receive relief/orographic rainfall due to high altitude effect
  • The rainfall is accompanies is accompanied by thunderstorms due to cumulo nimbus clouds/rapid convectional currents
  • Rainfall mainly occurs in the afternoon due to intense heat/evaporation

(4×2= 6mks)

  1. c) i)
  • Appearance of sunspot/dark area of the surface of the sun causing higher/lower temperatures on the surface f the earth
  • Higher solar radiation received during perihelion period leading to higher surface temperatures

ii)

  • Global warming encouraging farming in cold areas/poles
  • Ecosystem is affected where grassland/desert areas/deforestation will increase
  • Expansion of ocean water will lead to sea level rising leading to floods.
  • Rise in temperatures/evaporation will increase rainfall in some areas
  • Temperature land winters will be wetter/summers drier.
  • Increase in pests/diseases due to wetter and warmer climatic conditions
  • Extinction of some plant/animal species.
  1. a) i)
  • The areas receive very low rainfall less than 250mm per annum
  • Rainfall is irregular/sporadic
  • The areas have high rate of evaporation
  • The areas have high diuanal/daily temperature range
  • The areas have little or no vegetation cover.
  • The areas are sandy
  • The areas are rocky
  1. ii)
  • Reduced wind spread/velocity
  • Presence of obstacles/vegetation
  1. b) i)
  • Abrasion
  • Deflation

ii)

  • Bachan form when sand deposition occurs around an Obstacle/Rock /bush
  • Continued deposition leads to enlargement of the mound of sand
  • Wind pushes sand forward along the edges to form horns
  • Further push by the wind causes the horns to grow longer thus giving the barchan a crescent shape
  • The windward side is gentle due to gradual deposition.
  • The leeward side is steepened by the eddies.
  • They lie at right angles to the prevailing wind.
  • They form either singly or in groups.

(Any 4 well explained x 1   = 4 marks)

(c)

ROCK PEDESTAL MUSHROOM BLOCK

 

It is formed where the rock is heterogenous

 

It is found where the rock is homogenous.

 

It is irregular in shape and thin at base It is broad at the top and narrow at the bottom.

(Any 2 well explained x 2 = 4 marks)

 

(d)       (i)        –           To find out how water erodes the desert surface.

–           To find out how water transports its load.

–           To find out factors influencing water erosion and deposition.

–           To find out the features resulting from the action of water.

–           To find out the significance of’ resultant features.

(ii)       –           Alluvial fans

–           Bajadas

(iii)      –           Some of them e.g. rock pedestals, Zeugens etc are unique

hence a tourist attraction. This may earn a country foreign exchange.

–           Some of them offer suitable sites for film making.

–           Some areas have cases which provide water for domestic use/livestock/irrigation/attract human settlement.

–           Some areas have loess which is fertile/suitable for crop growing.

–           They offer suitable sites for testing military weapons/for military training.

           Hot sun in arid areas provides a large potential for solar energy which can be used for domestic purposes.

           Arid areas may have dug – in caves which may provide human shelter.

           Sand – dunes may cover transport routes thus hindering transport/wadis may be too wide thus making  construction of bridges expensive.

 

K.C.S.E MODEL PAPER 1B

SECTION A

  1. a)         – Iron

Nickel

b)

–           Analysis of volcanic materials that have erupted

–           Examine mines and bore holes matter and profiles

–           Study earthquake/seismic waves.

–           Analyse rocks of meteorites and moon

 

2          a)         A theory that state that the earth crust is divided into block of land (plates)

that float and move towards, away, or parallel past each other. Eg. African block etc.

b)

–           Geological evidence -Rocks similar in Eastern coast of South America and Western   Coast of Africa.

–           Jig-Saw-fit-some coasts can fit each other e.g. Western Coast of Africa and Eastern South America.

–           Similarity in climate e.g. Southern, continents share tropical climate and lack winter.

–           Fossil remains are similar at Coasts that fit each other.

–           Paleo magnetism. .

 

  1. a)

–           Temperature decreases with increase in height above sea level

–           Is most dense layer

–           Contain weather forming elements

–           Life supporting zone

b)

–           Far from obstacles e g houses, trees which may provide shade.

–           Placed upright on the ground.

–           On flat ground / free from flooding

–           Cylinder kept at height of 30cm above the ground

 

  1. a)

–           Alternating cooling and heating shift soil particles

–           Moisture in soil and its loss compact and loose soil particles

–           Earth quake triggers off soil creep

–           Freezing and thawing

b)

–           Afforestation and reforestation

–           Proper agricultural practices e.g. terracing, planting cover crops

–           Regulating livestock and controlled grazing

–           Building gabions, dams and cutoffs.

 

 

  1. (a)

–           Rock must be chalk, limestone, and dolomite

–           Climate be high temperatures and high rainfall

–           Deep water table

–           Thick vegetation to release and increase amount of carbon dioxide

 

  1. b) Name two sources of under ground water.                                        (2mks)

–           Water trapped in rocks (Manmatic water)

–           Lake and sea water percolating into the ground

–           Melt water sinking to the ground

–           Rain water percolating into the ground

 

SECTION B

  1. a) (i) Ans. 5.4 +-0.1 km

(ii)

Gradient =       Vertical rise = VI                   

Horizontal equivalence (HE)

  • =

4600                            1/13                 1 in 13

 

  1. b) (i)

–           Rivers

–           Seasonal swamps

–           Water reservoirs

–           Dams

–           Waterfalls

(ii)

–           Scrub vegetation

–           Seasonal swamps

–           Water reservoir

–           Seasonal streams.

(c)

–           Western part of the area has a continous steep side of a scarp. This is evidenced by close contours.

–           Southern part is plain land evidenced by wide apart contours.

–           Northern part of the map has numerous hills evidenced by concentric contours.

–           There is presence of numerous river valleys.

–           Rugged relief (steep slope / Escarpment) on the western part discourages settlement

–           Gentle relief on the central and Eastern region encourage settlement -Forests have little or no settlements

–           Swamps not settled

(d)(i)

–           Good transport/ railway /roads

–           Gentle relief/wide contours

–           Availability of water for domestic use from rivers

–           Expansion room/sparse neighborhood

–           Railway roads

–           Contours apart

–           Rivers

–           Sparse neighbor hood

(ii)

–           Education center – school

–           Health center – hospital

–           Recreation center -club, hotel

 

  1. a)         Accumulation of water on a large inland basin (depression)
  2. b) Formation of lakes formation of the following lakes.

(i)        Lake Victoria

(ii)       Lake Tanganyika

(i)        Formed by down warping and reverse of rivers waters. Forces within the crust during rift valley formation. (Western rift valley and Eastern rift valley) made land between them to sink. Rivers from ‘Kenyan side’ moving westwards were cut. Rivers from ‘Ugandan side’ like Kagera and Kitonga reversed their westwards movement, and flowed backwards. Their waters filled created depression

(ii)

–           Lake Tanganyika

–           Is a rift valley lake

–           Formed through faulting

–           During rift valley formation areas between minor faults in rift valley sunk deeper than rift valley level

–           Water collected in the depression between minor faults. The lakes are usually long and narrow

–           Lake Tanganyika was formed in this way

–           Both surface runoff and ground water filled the depression

 

(c)(i)   Explain how human activities have negative impact on lakes.

–           Industrial disposal of waste pollute lakes

–           Oil spillage / leakage affect aquatic life in water

–           Insecticides and pesticides from agricultural farms find way to lakes polluting it.

–           Over exploitation of water has shrunk lakes.

 

  1. d) i) List three positive effects of lakes to humans.

–           Fish source

–           Transport by water

–           Domestic and industrial use

–           Hydro- electric power production (e.g. Lake Masinga)

 

 

  1. ii) Name four follow up activities in fieldwork.

–           Group discussion

–           Report writing

–           Group leaders read reports to class

–           Displaying samples/pictures.

 

  1. a)(i) Differentiate between mineral and rock.

–           Mineral- Inorganic substance occurring naturally beneath the earth’s surface

–           Rock- Naturally occurring materials made of one or more aggregate of mineral particles forming part of the earth’s crust.

 

  1. ii) State characteristics of sedimentary rocks.

–           Form from sediments of already existing rocks.

–           Laid down in layers / strata.

–           Rick are non- crystal line.

–           Some contain fossils.

–           Are stratified

  1. b) Classify rocks according to form and origin giving two examples in each type.

Igneous           e.g. Granite, Gabbros

Sedimentary   e.g. Iron stone, Clay

Metamorphic e.g. Gneiss, Graphite

  1. c) Explain formation of following examples of rocks.

(i) Tuff            (ii) Coral rock

(i)        Tuff

–           During violent volcanic eruption

–           Magma burned to ash /dust like substance

–           Thrown to space in volcanic explosion

–           Finally dust falls to surface

–           Particles pile on each other/get segmented

–           On consolidation of particles, rock called tuff is formed.

(ii)       Coral rock

–           Skeleton of dead microscopic / sea organisms / sea polyps are buried under – sea waters.

–           The skeletons pile to each other

–           Get compacted in mass.

–           A organically formed sedimentary rock called coral forms.

 

  1. d) (i) State use of equipment listed below in fieldwork.

(a)       Geographical hammer – Check rock hardness

(b)       Split the rock to get samples Lenses -magnify and identify rock particles / crystals

(c)       Dilute hydrochloric acids – test chemical composition of rocks e.g. carbonate compounds.

 

  1. a)(i) Name three hot desert

–           Arabian desert

–           Sahara desert

–           Great Australian

–           Namib

 

(ii)       State two characteristic of arid lands.

–           Lack of sufficient.

–           High evaporation

–           Little or no vegetation.

 

  1. b) Describe formation of following features.
  2. i) Rock pedestals ii) Yardang

(i)        Rock pedestals

–           An outcrop rock is eroded by wind from all sides

–           The rock has horizontal alternating hard and soft layers.

–           Hard rock is eroded a; a slower rate, while soft rock layer is eroded faster. –            Continued erosion through abrasion, make the softer layer to be highly

eroded and hard layer is left outstanding

–           Near the ground more erosion narrow it because it has more load.

–           A feature with thick head and narrow base formed is called rock pedestal.

  1. ii) Yardang

–           Occur where alternating parallel vertical bands and soft rocks lie parallel to the prevailing wind.

–           Wind abrasion erodes the weaker rock more than hard rock.

–           Weaker rock forms furrows / trough and the hard rock form ridges called

yardands.

  1. c) Name three resultant features of action of water in deserts,

–           Inselbergs

–           Masa + bullets

–           Wadis

–           Alluvial fans

–           Bajada

 

d)(i)     Name three processes of wind transport.

–           Traction.

–           Surface creep

–           Saltation

 

  1. ii) State advantages of using secondary sources of data.

–           Not expensive since publication may already be available

–           Skilled people have written information / books

–           Such information may not be found in primary sources.

 

iii)       List four evidences of desertification.

–           Increasing temperatures.

–           High evaporation.

–           Low and unreliable rainfall.

–           Reduction in vegetation densities.

–           Drying of surface water lowering of water table.

–           Poor and reducing crop yield.

 

  1. a) i)   What is a fault

Fracture / crack on the earth’s crust

  1. ii) Name the parts of a fault?

–           Upthrow

–           Fault scarp / escarpment

–           Throw

–           Heave

 

  1. b) Name two resultant features of faulting.

–           Fault blocks.

–           Tilt blocks.

–           Fault steps.

  1. ii) Explain formation of Rift valley by anticlinal arching.

–           Sedimentary young rocks experience upthrust force at the anticline

–           Minor and major faults form at the fold crest

–           Bigger arch is formed

–           More upthrust cause gaping at crest

–           Either side of the faults raise more than central block

–           Central block is left at a lower level forming the rift valley.

 

c)i)      Basic lava

–           Fluid or less viscous

–           Travel long before solidifying / cooling.

–           Silica Content between 45% – 55%.

 

Acidic lava

–           Does not cover long distance from vent

–           Silica content 65%.

–           Lava is viscous.

  1. ii)

–           Has a crater / caldera.

–           Pipe.

–           Parasitic cones.

–           Alternating layers ash, lava pyroclasts.

iii)      State four positive influences of volcanicity.

–           Features attract tourists thus earning foreign exchange.

–           Lava forms fertile volcanic soil good for agriculture.

–           Geothermal energy can be tapped from geysers.

–           Volcanic rocks are good building materials.

 

MODEL PAPER 312/2 PAPER 2a

SECTION A

  1. a)         –           Aberdeen Angus

–           Hereford

–           Charolois

–           Red Angus

–           Shorthorn

–           Galloway

–           Santa Gertrudis

  1. b) Adequate water for the animals

–           Extensive rolling grassland which allows the cattle to graze freely.

–           Fertile soils of the Andes mountains which give rise to healthy natural grass for feeding the animals

–           Moderate temperatures of about 24°C during summer and 10°C and during winter which ensures continuous growth of grass throughout the year

–           Moderate rainfall 1000mm which ensures growth of nutritious natural pastures/pampas.

 

  1. a) Gas      –           Oil/petroleum

–           Water

  1. b) It allows continuous flow and supply of the commodities.
  • It is not affected by bad weather conditions
  • It is reliable and convenient especially on highly inflammable products
  • Low operating costs/cheap to maintain
  • It is free from pollution
  • It helps to reduce the number of tankers/reduces congestion in

roads/reduces accident on the roads.

 

  1. a)         It is the process by which unproductive land is converted into useful land

fit for cultivation.

  • The pressure of river Perkerra which ensures a constant supply of water
  • Gently sloping land which allows the natural flow of water by gravity
  • Availability of fertile/loamy/alluvial soils rich in minerals which ensures

growth of variety of crops

  • Availability of extensive land for expansion
  • The area receives unreliable rainfall/low rainfall/ semi arid conditions

which necessitated irrigation

 

  1. a)         –           Nairobi

–           Mombasa

–           Kisumu

 

  1. b) State three problems facing the growth of Mombasa

–           Acute shortage of water

–           Pressure on available social amenities

–           Inadequate housing facilities

–           Narrows streets/congestion/traffic jams

–           Limited space for expansion

–           High rate of unemployment

  1. a)

–           Pests and diseases

–           Drought

–           Lighting

–           Volcanic eruptions

–           Pollution

–           Earthquake

–           Windstorm

b)

–           Loss of life and property

–           Displacement of people

–           Floods wash away crops

–           Floods cause soil water logging lowering crop production

–           Flooding results to waterborne diseases which can cause death

 

SECTION B

  1. a)(i) Organized facts and numerical figure collected for a purpose.

(ii)

–           Measures of central tendancy

–           Percentages

–           Measures of dispersion.

iii)

–           Easy to construct

–           Easy to interpret

–           Clear visual impression – easy to compare frequency.

b)

–           Deep soils.

–           Well drained soils.

–           Alluvial/drained ‘black cotton soils.

–           High temperatures (20°-27°G -throughout the year.

–           High rainfall/(1, 200-1, 500mm)

–           Undulating   land

(c)

–           Land is cleared.

–           Land is ploughed using machines.

–           Furrows are made in the field.

–           Cutting of cane from the old plants is done.

–           The cane cutting/setts are dipped into insecticides before planting.

–           The setts are buried/planned in furrows and covered with soil.

–           Fertilizer is applied regularly

–           Weeding/spraying with herbicides is done severally.

–           The crop matures after 18 months/ 18-24 months.

–           The cane is harvested using pangas/matchete.

–           The cane is piled in heaps in the field.

–           The cane is loaded into tractors/lorries and transported to the factories.

d)

–           Pests e.g. White scale, white grab and termites and diseases e.g. Rattoon stunting, smut, yellow wilt, leaf spot etc. destroy the cane stagnating the growth thus lowering the yields. Burning the cane by arsonists/fire outbreaks destroys the cane lowering the yields.

–           Delay in harvesting of sugarcane reducing the quality and tonnage of the harvest making the farmers to earn less. Flooding of the local market with cheap imported sugar leads to insufficient market for local producers lowering their income.

–           Delayed payments/low payments discourage the farmer.

–           Mismanagement of sugar factories demoralizes the farmers.

–           High costs of farm inputs greatly reduce the farmers profit margin.

 

  1. a)

–           Bwidi

–           Semliki

–           Kidepo Valley

–           Murchuson falls

–           Queen Elizabeth

–           Mt Elgon

b)i)

–           A national park is established exclusively for wildlife while a game reserve can accommodate both wild and domestic animals.

–           A national park is set up and controlled* by the central government whereas a game reserve is set up and managed by a local authority where it is located.

(ii)

–           Wild animals.

–           Lakes.

–           Birds/flamingoes.

–           Vegetation.

–           Hot springs/geysers/fumaroles.

–           Varied relief (any feature).

–           People’s culture.

–           Mining sites.

–           Pre-historic sites.

–           Sport tourism

c)i)

–           Climatic

–           Vegetation.

–           Soil type.

–           Relief/terrain

–           Drainage

(ii)

–           Illegal hunting/poaching.

–           Overstocking of some wild animals.

–           Frequent drought.

–           Human-animal conflict.

–           Inadequate capital.

–           Pollution of environment.

–           Fire outbreaks

d)

–           Favourable climate with warm sunny summers, which allows sunbathing and cold winters which encourage winter sports e.g. Skiing.

–           Varied sceneries i.e. Snow capped mountains, cascading waterfalls provide varied tourist attractions.

–           Central position of Switzerland within Europe makes the country easily accessible from other European countries.

–           Diversity of languages spoken in Switzerland makes it possible for tourist to communicate.

–           Well developed transport network to tourist sites provide easy accessibility.

–           Availability of health resorts/spas.

–           Inherent hospitality encourages more tourists to visit the country.

–           Well developed financial institutions banks promote easy transactions hence encouraging tourism.

–           Switzerland is the headquarters of several international agencies leading to influx of delegates.

 

  1. a)i) It is growing of trees and crops in same area and at the same time.

(ii)

–           To ensure continuous supply of woodfuel/timber/herbal medicine/raw material for paper making.

–           To protect soil from erosion.

–           To protect water catchment areas/create microclimate/ maintain hydrological cycle.

–           To create scenic beauty.

–           To expand the habitat for wildlife/conservation of wildlife.

–           To create employment opportunities.

–           To reduce importation of forests products/save foreign exchange.

b)(i)

–           Pine

–           Cedar

–           Cypress

–           Fir

(ii)

–           The trees are conical in shape.

–           Trees occur in pure stands.

–           Trees grow tall and straight (30-40m)

–           Trees have needle like leaves.

–           Trees bear cones.

–           The forests are evergreen.

–           The forests have no undergrowth.

–           The trees have thick barks.

–           Trees have shallow roots.

 

c)(i)                 Tree harvesting.

–           In Canada harvesting is done through clear cutting while in Kenya it is selective logging.

–           In Canada logging is done in winter while in Kenya cutting takes place throughout the year.

–           In both countries commercial logging is mechanized.

 

  1. ii) Transportation of logs

In Canada logs are transported using melt, water/rivers while in Kenya transportation is by roads.

 

iii)       Marketing

–           In Canada the forest products are mostly for export to USA and European markets while in Kenya they are consumed locally.

–           In both countries the forest products have a ready market locally.

 

d)

–           Accidental fires which consume large tracts of forests reduce the area under forest.

–           Cold climate lead to trees to take too long to mature which delays harvesting time.

–           Rugged landscape especially in mountainous area hinder smooth

exploitation of forests/Northern parts are inaccessible in winter because of cold climate.

–           Over-exploration of some areas has created a shortage in some of the tree species which take a long time to mature when re-planted.

 

  1. a)(i)

–           Petroleum/oil

–           Natural gas.

–           Uranium

–           It is a major pollutant.

–           It is bulky/heavy/costly to transport.

–           It has low calorific value.

–           It is dirty/sooty.

–           1t is exhaustible.

b)i)

–           Ol Karia.

–           Lake Bogoria.

–           Eburru.

–           Lake Magadi

–           South of Lake Turkana.

–           Menengai crater.

–           Around L. Baringo.

–           Area between Mt. Longonot and Suswa.

(ii)

–           Limited number of suitable sites

–           Inadequate capital for investment.

–           Scarcity of skilled labour/inadequate technology.

–           Pressure from steam in some sites is not powerful enough to turn the turbines.

c)

–           Pressure of large volume of water from a river/lake to provide water to drive the turbines.

–           Regular/constant supply of water to ensure continuous generation of water.

–           Hard basement rock to provide a firm foundation for construction of a dam/power house.

–           Presence of rapids/ waterfalls/ knick points to provide a massive hydraulic

–           Presence of a deep valley/a river gorge to save on the cost of constructing a dam/to provide a space for a reservoir.

d)(i)     It is a situation where demand for a given fuel exceeds supply/acute shortage of energy in the world caused by increase in oil prices.

(ii)

–           Petroleum becomes too expensive for the importers, affecting their balance of trade.

–           The government passes extra cost to the consumers, this may result to inflation. The country undergoes through a period of economic recession leading to diminished job opportunities and closure of factories.

–           Prices of other forms of energy rise due to higher transport and production costs.

–           Agricultural production drops and the economy in general declines.

–           Increased deforestation creates environmental problems as demand for fuel wood and charcoal increases.

 

  1. a)(i) Differentiate between pelagic and demersal fish.

–           Pelagic fish are those fish that live near the surface or at shallow depths of seas while demersal fish live at or close to the bottom of the sea.

–           Pelagic live and move in shoals while demersal live and move singly.

(ii)

–           Cod

–           Halibut

–           Plaice

–           Skate

–           Dogfish

–           Haddock

–           Hake

–           Flounder

–           Catfish

b)

–           There are numerous inland fishing ground e.g. Rivers/lakes.

–           Fresh water fish is more popular/high demand.

–           Kenya has a regular coastline with narrow continental shelf which is unsuitable for fish breeding.

–           Marine water is too warm for fish breeding.

–           Fresh water fishing requires simple fishing equipment/technology.

–           Fresh water fishing requires little capital.

c)(i)     It is the rearing of fish confines in ponds.

(ii)

–           Provides another alternative source of protein.

–           Saves foreign exchange.

–           Creates job opportunities.

–           Is a sources of income/earns foreign exchange.

–           Encourage development of infrastructure

–           Provides industrial development.

–           It leads to better use of derelict land by creating fish ponds e.g. around Bamburi

  1. d)

–           Limited/shortage of market.

–           Inadequate capital

–           Presence predators

–           Inadequate skills/technology.

–           Poor transport network.

e)

–           Japan has cool waters which have abundant supply of planktons the main food for fish.

–           Japan has shallow continental shelf which allow light to penetrate to the sea bed encouraging growth of micro­organisms used as food by fish.

–           The country experiences convergence of warm and cool currents which results in upwelling of ocean waters thus bring minerals for fish.

–           It has cool waters which encourage thriving of numerous fish species.

–           It has idented coast/numerous sheltered bays which provide secure breeding grounds for fish.

–           Japan has a large population which provides a ready market.

–           It has advanced technology which enhances fishing.

–           Cool to cold climates provides natural preservation for fish.

 

MODEL PAPER 2B

SECTION A

  1. a)         State three advantages of using solar energy in Kenya.

–           It is a cheap source of energy as it is absolutely free.

–           Solar energy is available in all parts of the world, however the duration and intensity differs.

–           It is easy to tap and requires minimized maintenance costs e.g. Solar panels lasts 20-30 years before they can be replaced.

–           Solar energy is a clean and environmentally friendly form of energy.

–           Solar energy can be stored in batteries and used later in the night where there is no sunlight.

–           The development of solar power lessens the dependence on oil or coal especially for those countries which do not have fossil fuels.

–           It is versatile in its use to power diverse items ranging from simple light bulbs to solar cars and satellite.

–           It is an inexhaustible source of energy; solar energy is available as long as the sun continues to rise

 

  1. b) State two factors hindering the development of solar energy

–           It is difficult to store solar energy and can only be stored in small portable batteries. The cost of producing the equipment required for large scale solar energy production is high.

–           The sophisticated technology required to produce the equipment for solar energy is lacking.

 

  1. a) State three ways through which Kenya has benefited from international

airports.

–           Boosting industries like tourism and in food processing.

–           Encourages precision and advancement in technology.

–           Can now easily export its perishables.

–           Has offered employment opportunities to Kenyans at different levels.

–           It has promoted international understanding and harmony.

 

  1. b) Suggest two possible solutions to Africa’s transport and communication problems.

–           Construction of Trans-African highways to improve the quality and volume of international road traffic in Africa.

–           Construction of international railways.

–           Encouraging regional economic cooperation.

–           Establishment of national airways.

–           Establishment of ground satellites.

 

  1. a) Distinguish between population distribution and population density. –

–           Population distribution refers to the way people are spread out on the land while population density describes the concentration of people in a specific area.

  1. b) State three problems created by a decline of population in a developed country.

–           Inadequate manpower/labour is expensive.

–           Underutilization of social facilities such as schools/ under utilization of resources.

–           High old age dependency ratio.

–           Underutilization of public utilities such as schools, health facilities, roads etc.

 

  1. a) State three physical factors which influence the location of settlements.

–           Availability of water supply/good drainage.

–           Availability of land/space.

–           Nature of relief.

–           Suitability of climate or good rainfall.

–           Absence of pest and diseases or health environment or fertile soils.

 

  1. b) Which are the three functional zones of an ideal urban centres.

–           Central/commercial business district.

–           Residential zone.

–           Manufacturing/industrial zone.

 

  1. a) Types of fish reared in ponds

–           Tilapia

–           Trout

–           Mud fish

–           Carp

 

  1. b) State three measures that have been undertaken by the government of

Kenya to encourage fish farming.

–           Establishment of research institutions.

–           Setting up of ponds and hatcheries as demonstration farms.

–           Advising farmers on fish farming techniques.

–           Establishment of cooperatives which give credit facilities to fish farmers. —            Diversification of food and source of protein leading to setting up of fish

farms.

 

SECTION B

  1. Use the photograph provided to answer question b
  2. a) i) Identify the type of photograph given. Ground photograph 1mark
  3. ii) –           Gorge

–           Bridge

–           River

–           Road

  1. b)      –           Narrow roads.

–           Potholes

–           Sharp bends

–           Unmarked roads

–           Slippery road surfaces.

  1. c)

–           Roads cannot carry heavy and bulky goods

–           Roads are vulnerable to adverse weather conditions eg. Heavy rain.

–           Road transport is more prone to accidents.

–           Traffic congestion make the transport slow especially during rush hours. (d)

–           Inadequate skilled manpower required for construction of road network.

–           Inadequate capital for development of transport system.

–           Political differences among African states have hindered development of inter-state linkages.

–           Rugged terrain \ thick vegetation makes it difficult to construct roads.

 

  1. a)         Give five reasons why wildlife -conservation is encouraged in Kenya.

–           To protect the endangered animals/plant species/regeneration.

–           To promote tourism.

–           To generate foreign exchange/revenue.

–           To keep them for posterity/ future generation

–           To sustain the raw materials for supply of drugs.

–           For education and/research purposes

–           For aesthetic value/beauty/recreation.

 

  1. b) Explain what you understand by the following terms.
  2. i) Domestic tourism.

Is the visit of citizens of a country to places of interest within the country

  1. ii) Eco-tourism

It is a word derived from ecology and tourism. It is a tourism approach which involves the community around the tourist attraction in conservation and management of tourist site and the surrounding environment.

 

  1. c) Explain four factors that have hindered the development of domestic tourism in Kenya.

–           The roads leading to the tourist sites are poorly maintained. This discourages people from visiting such sites.

–           Inadequate local campaign/advertisement of tourist attractions/special packages lead to low public awareness.

–           Familiarity with the tourist attractions among the local people makes them fail to appreciate their beauty and value.

–           Negative attitude towards local tourism limits the number of people whip engage in tourism.

–           Insecurity from gangsters/poachers in the national parks and game reserves scare people away from visiting them.

–           The high cost of accommodation in the game lodges discourages local tourism/the high cost of hiring tourist vehicles discourages people from touring/low income

  1. d) Explain four factors that have made Switzerland a major tourist

destination in Europe.

–           Favourable climate, with warm sunny summer which allow for swimming and sunbathing/the cold winters which encourage winter sports such as skiing.

–           The varied scenery consisting of snow capped mountains, cascading waterfalls and glaciated landscape provides varied tourist attractions which are lacking in other parts of Europe.

–           The central position of Switzerland within Europe makes the country easily accessible from the other European countries.

–           Political neutrality of Switzerland removes any travel restrictions to the country as a tourist destination. Diversity of languages spoken in Switzerland makes it possible for tourist to communicate and move around with ease.

–           Well developed transport network to tourist sites provides easy accessibility.

–           Advanced training in the tourist management enables Switzerland to provide the necessary service to tourists thus attracting more tourists to the country.

 

  1. 8. a) What do you understand by the terms
  2. i) Land reclamation.

This is the practice by which less useful land is converted into more useful lands

  1. ii) Land rehabilitation.

This is the process of recovery of land which has been misused and destroyed through human activities such as quarrying, overgrazing, deforestation, charcoal burning or over cultivation.

  1. b) i) State any four methods used in land reclamation and rehabilitation in

Kenya.

–           Drainage of swamps.

–           Irrigation dry land.

–           Application of manure.

–           Rehabilitation of eroded landscape.

–           Filling up of quarries.

–           Control of pests.

–           Afforestation and reafforestation.

–           Agro-forestry.

–           Planting of drought resistant crops.

–           Control of floods.

  1. ii) Name two large scale irrigation schemes in Kenya.

–           Perkerra.

–           Bura.

iii)       Explain four factors that led to the establishment of Mwea Tebere

irrigation scheme.

–           Presence of perennial rivers of Thiba, Murubara and Nyamindi from Mt. Kenya provide adequate water throughout the year.

–           The Mwea plains have black cotton soils which are suitable for rice farming as they are capable of retaining water.

–           The climate of Mwea is not suitable for agriculture. The rainfall is low, poorly distributed and unreliable. The rainfall varies from 635 mm to 1270 mm p. a. falling in April to May and October to November.

–           During the years of emergency in 1950’s many people were detained and the government need projects to keep the detainee busy hence it provided work to  the detainees.

–           The land is gently sloping making it possible for irrigation farming.

–           The Mwea plains were sparsely populated having been previously used as a communal grazing land.

–           The presence of loamy soils made it possible to cultivate other crops to support the families settled.

–           Number of landless people from Central province who lost their land to white settlers so the government needed to settle them hence they used Mwea Tebere project as most appropriate site to settle the landless.

 

  1. c) i) What is a polder.

This is land reclaimed from the sea and enclosed by dykes

  1. ii) Describe how a polder is reclaimed

–           Each polder is surrounded by a ring canal and a high dyke to protect it

against the higher water level.

–           The ring canal carries excess water to the sea or to a water reservoir.

–           Barges are used to bring boulder clay to constructing two outer walls of the dykes.

–           Sand is pumped from lake or sea bed to fill the space between two outer walls of the dyke.

–           The boulder clay walls are reinforced from their outer surface by use of blocks of basalt.

–           Water from the polder is then pumped out or drained through ditches and canals into the ring canal until the former lake or sea bed is exposed.

–           The exposed land is studied in detail to understand the nature of soil e.g. Acidity, fertility, depth and composition.

–           Reeds are then grown to drain the excess water and use up the polder. -Drainage pipes are then laid and ditches are dug to dry up the polder.

–           Experimental crops are planted and buildings put up for five years before the land is open for general use.

 

  1. a)    Areas in Kenya where forests are found in Rift Valley

–           Uasin Gishu.

–           Timboroa.

–           Burnt Forest.

–           Mau Summit.

–           Tinderet.

–           Turbo

 

  1. b) Four factors that favour growth of softwood forest in Swaziland.

–           Swaziland receives high rainfall/adequate /reliable/sufficient which favours the growth of softwoods.

–           Swaziland experiences cool temperatures due to high altitude hence favouring the growth of softwood.

–           The reggedness of the landscape in Swaziland hinders the development of agriculture making the forestry the major land use.

–           It is the government policy to increase the areas under soft wood forest/afforestation.

–           This is major programme of reafforestation which encourages planting of softwood.

–           There is high demand for wood products in South Africa.

 

c)i)      Explain four problems experienced in commercial exploitation of the equatorial forest in Africa.

–           Poor roads hinders tranportation of logs especially due to bad weather.

–           Logs are heavy and bulky hence making it difficult to transport.

–           Some trees species have big buttresses which makes tree felling difficult.

–           Inadequate capital limits the use of modern facilities like powered saws.

–           Thick undergrowth which makes development of roads impossible.

–           Tree species grow in a mixture (no pure stands) in case of natural forests which makes tree extraction very difficult.

–           Inadequate skilled or expertise personnel as managers and lumberers.

  1. ii) Three species of trees found in Gabon.

–           Mahogany.

–           Okuome.

–           Iron wood.

–           Rose wood.

–           Iroko.

–           Ebony.

–           Sapele.

–           Green heart.

–           Obeche.

–           Teak.

–           Camphor

 

  1. d) Measures taken to conserve forest in Kenya.

–           Reafforestation.

–           Afforestation.

–           Agroforestry.

–           Soil conservation

–           Use of energy saving jikos.

–           Creation of awareness on forest

–           Management through chief barazas.

–           Setting tree planting day.

–           Employing forest guards.

–           Creation of forest reserves.

 

  1. a) i) Conditions necessary for formation of petroleum.

–           Presence of sedimentary rocks.

–           Presence of organic remains/fossils.

–           Presences of non-porous rocks/cap rock.

–           Presence of pressure to compress organic remains.

–           Presence of porous rocks.

–           Time taken for sedimentation and pressure to compress.

(ii)       Reasons why Kenya import her oil in crude form

–           To create more employment opportunities.

–           To get by-products used in making other materials e.g. Polythene bags, plastic.

–           Tar a by-product is used for making roads.

–           To earn foreign exchange through export (earning the country foreign exchange).

–           It is cheaper.

–           To diversify her source of energy?

–           To reduce the cost of transport.

 

  1. b) i) Two advantages of geothermal power.

–           It is provided naturally.

–           It is not exhaustible.

  1. ii) Four factors that hinder expansion of geothermal production in Kenya.

–           Inadequate capital.

–           Low level of technology.

–           Inaccessibility of areas where the geysers and hot springs are found.

–           They are limited to few areas.

 

  1. c) Four ways by which the government of Kenya should apply to conserve her energy.

–           Limiting the use of fuel guzzler vehicles.

–           Encourage people to walk on short distances.

–           Using power rationing criteria where applicable.

–           Educating the mass on the need of conserving energy for future use.

–           Encouraging afforestation and reafforestation.

–           Encouraging use of alternative sources of energy e.g. Solar.

–           Use of energy saving jikos.

  1. d) i) A multi purpose dam

–           A reservoir that serves more than one purpose i.e. Providing electricity, irrigation, macro-climate, tourism etc

(ii)       Reasons for establishment of Akosombo Dam.

–           To provide water for irrigation.

–           To provide electricity.

–           To control floods.

–           To create employment opportunities.

–           To improve transport of the surrounding area.

 

iii)       Benefits of establishing Akosombo Dam.

–           Lighting the area.

–           Provided water for irrigation.

–           Attracted tourists.

–           Created employment opportunities.

–           It has helped to regulate the flow of river Volta.                                                 –           It has modified the climate of the surrounding region

–           It has improved transport in the surrounding region.

 

KCSE 2007

PAPER 2

Agriculture livestock

  1. Name two exotic breeds of dairy cattle reared in Kenya
  2. State three physical conditions that favour daily faming in Denmark.

Agriculture crop farming

  1. State two climatic conditions that favour the growth of palm oil in Nigeria.
  2. State two problems experienced in the marketing of palm oil in Nigeria
  3. Explain for ways in which the Kenyan governments assists tea farmers.
  4. Name two districts in Eastern province where tea is grown

Mining

  1. State three conditions that are necessary for the formation of petroleum.

Industry

  1. Name three agricultural food processing industries in Kenya
  2. Explain how the following factors have favoured the development of industries in

Thika own.

  1. i) Proximity to Nairobi
  2. ii) Availability of water

iii)       The hinterland

Field work

  1. You intend to carry out field study on population in the local open air market.
  2. i) State three reasons why it would be necessary for you to visit the market

before actual field study.

  1. ii) Give two methods you would use to collect information
  2. ii) Give two follow-up

Activities you would carry out after the field study.

Photographs

  1. The photograph below provided shows a tea growing are in Kenya use it to

answer question (a) and (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) i) What is the evidence in the photograph that this is a ground general

photograph.

  1. ii) Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm by 10cm to represent the area of

the photograph on the sketch and label the main features shown on the photograph

  1. b) Identify two features from the photograph that shows that this is a small

scale tea farm

  1. Describe the stages involved in cultivation of tea from land preparation to the

stage shown in the photograph.

Forestry

  1. What is forestry?
  2. Explain the factors that favour the growth of natural forests on the mount Kenya.
  3. State five factors that have led to reduction of area ujnder forests on mount Kenya
  4. Give the difference in exploitation of softwoods forests in Kenya and Canada

under following sub-headings.

  1. i) Period of harvesting
  2. ii)

Transport

  1. Name three international airports in Kenya.
  2. Give four advantages of air transport over road transport
  3. Explain measures improve road transport
  4. Explain why there are few rail links among African Countries
  5. Give four reasons why there is limited use of the river transport in Africa

Environmental conservation

  1. State two causes of water pollution
  2. Give two effects of water pollution on environment
  3. Explain four methods used to control floods in Kenya
  4. Explain how the following soil conservation methods are used to improve the quality of soil
  5. i) Contour ploughing
  6. ii) Mulching

iii)       Crop rotation

 

KCSE 2007

PAPER 2

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Agriculture livestock

  1. Name two exotic breeds of dairy cattle reared in Kenya

–           Fresian/Holstein

–           Arshine

–           Guesey

–           Alderney

–           Brown swiss/swiss brown

  1. State three physical conditions that favour daily farming in Denmark

–           The land scape/gentle sloping lan

–           The climate has warm and sunny summers that allow oudoor grazing.

–           There is cool climate suitable for pasture growing

–           There is moderate rainfall/rainfall raining of grass/fodder crops

–           Soils are fertile enough to support high quality pasture.

Agriculture crop farming

  1. State two climate conditions that favour the growth of palm oil in Nigeria

–           High temperature range of 200C to 300C

–           High rainfall that is evenly distributed throughout the year/ 1500mm to

2100mm.

–           High relative humidity of 80% to 90%

–           Plenty of sunshine during the ripening season

  1. State two problems experienced in the marketing of palm oil in Nigeria

–           Competition from other oil vegetables

–           Poor road network

–           Production of low quality oil

–           Reduced production that has lowered the amount of oil exported.

  1. Explain for ways in which the Kenyan governments assist tea farmers

–           It organizes farmer education days/provides extension services for the farmers at low prices.

–           It buys farm input in bulk and sells to farmers at low process

–           It provide credit facilities to the farmers to enable them purchase farm

inputs

–           It collects the green leaves and delivers to the factory on behalf of farmers

–           It establish factories where the green tea leaves are processed

–           It undertakes the marketing of tea on behalf of the farmer

–           Improves feeder roads to ease transportation of green leaves

–           Conducts researches on tea crop varieties/diseases/pests in order to

produce high yield tea/better quality tea.

  1. Name two districts in Eastern province where tea is grown

–           Embu

–           Meru North

–           Meru south

–           Meru Central

 

Mining

  1. State three conditions that are necessary for the formation of petroleum.

–           Presence/deposition of remains of flora and fauna fossils over along period

of time.

–           Presence of non porous rocks underneath the deposits of flora and fauna

–           Deposition of other layers of rocks underneath the deposits of flora and

fauna

–           Compression of remain of flora and fauna due to folding of the layers of

rocks

Industry

  1. Name three agricultural food processing industries in Kenya.

–           Tea Processing

–           Milk processing

–           Sugar refining

–           Fruit canning/processing

–           Grain milling

–           Vegetable canning /processing

–           Oil processing

  1. Explain how the following factors have favoured the development of industries in

Thika town

  1. i) Proximity to Nairobi
  2. ii) Availability

iii)       The hinterland

  1. i)

–           Nairobi provides some inputs required by the industries in Thika there is

industries interdependence among the industries in Nairobi and Thika.

–           The rail and road connection between Nairobi and Thika provide cheaper

movement of goods and services for the industries in Thika

–           Nairobi provide ready market for manufactured goods from Thika.

  1. ii) Availability of water.

–           River chania which passes through Thika town provide fresh water for

industrial use especially coffee processing and fruit canning industries

–           Water for use in the industries in available through the year since river

chania is permanent.

iii)       Hinterland

Thika town has rich agricultural hinterland is densely populated hence provides cheaper labour for the industries/ready market for industries.

10.

  • It has created employment opportunities hence raising the standards of living of
  • people/reducing problem of unemployment
  • It has led to development of transport and communication network thus
  • facilitating development of other sectors of the economy.
  • It has facilities development of social amenities in the area where industries are located .s
  • It has led to increased agricultural production since some industries use agricultural raw materials.
  • It has led to acquisition of management and technical skills which are also used in other sectors of economy reducing/enhance the expansion of industries.
  • It has led to improved balance of trade since there is added value to the export products
  • It has led to improved balance of trade since there is added value to the export products
  • It has led to growth and expansion of settlements and urban centres as labour migrates to the industrial centres.
  • Nairobi
  • Mombasa
  • Thika
  • The country has adequate capital to invest in industry
  • Advanced technology has led to efficient methods of production of high quality
  • cars which are competitive in the world market.
  • Japan provides duel saving vehicles leading to high demand for them in the world.
  • Japan has highly skilled industrious workforce which enhances efficient

production

  • Japan has many sea ports which makes the importation of raw materials and

exporting cars possible.

  • The government policy/peace and stability encourage industrialization led to rapid development of industries.
  • Japan has highly development hydro-electric power projects which provide power projects which provide power needed for industries.
  • The presence of high population provide large local market.
  • Japan’s terrain is rugged unsuitable for development of agricultural and thus

industries provide an alternative source of income to be used for buying food and

other commodities

  • Strategic position of Japan in relation to other countries encourages trade thus promoting production of vehicles/Japan as accessible from all directions.

Field work

  1. You intend to carry out field study on population in the local open air market
  2. i) State three reasons why it would be necessary for you to visit the market before actual field study.
    • To get permission from the relevant authority
    • To be able to formulate objectives/hypothesis
    • To be able to prepare a working schedule /decide on appropriate methods of data collection
    • To determine the respondents/resource persons
    • To access the problem likely to be experienced in the area
  1. ii) Give two methods you would use to collect information on pollution
  • Interviewing
  • Taking photographs
  • Measuring the extent of polluted area
  • Administering questionnires
  • Tape photographs
  • Measuring the extent of polluted area
  • Administering questionnaire
  • Tape recording / video recording.

iii) Give the following up activities you would carry out after the field study

  • Analyzing data
  • Writing report
  • Giving relevant advice to the stake holders
  • Discussing the findings
  • Displaying photography/sketches from the study area.

Photographs

  1. The photograph below provided shows a tea growing are in Kenya use it to

answer question (a) and (b).

  1. a) (i) What is the evidence in the photograph that this a ground general

photograph that this is a ground general photograph.

–           It focuses of all /Many objects

–           The objects become progressively smaller towards the background

–           Photograph captures the general appearance of the area

  1. ii) Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm by 10cm to represent the area of the photograph on the sketch and label the main features shown on the photograph.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. b) Identify two features from the photograph that shows that this is a small

scale tea farm

  • The simple houses
  • Mode of transport by use of donkeys
  • Untrimmed edges of tea bushes
  • Dry maize stalks hear the houses.

 

  1. Describe the stages involved in cultivation of tea from land preraration to the stage shown in the photograph
  • The land is cleared of vegetation
  • The land is ploughed/tilled
  • Seedlings are planted in nursery and allowed to grow to 20cm
  • Seedlings are planted in rows which are about 1.5 metres apart.
  • The plants are weeded and manure/mulching applied regularly.
  • Once the bushes start growing. The tips of branches are oruried regularly to encourage plant to form more branches
  • The crop is harvested every two weeks once it attains maturity.
  • After harvesting. The green tea leaves are transported to the factory within 24hrs.

Forestry

  1. What is forestry?

–     Is science of planting caring and using trees/forests and their associated resources.

–     The practice of managing and using trees/forests and their associated resources.

17              Explain the factors that favour the growth of natural forests on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.

  • The area receives high rainfall /1000mm -2200mm throughout the year which encourages continuous growth of trees.
  • The area has deep fertile volcanic soil that allow the roots for penetration deep into the ground support trees.
  • The area is a gazetted reserve prohibiting cultivation and settlement hence allowing growth of trees.
  • The steap slopes discourage settlement thus forests thrive.
  1. State five factors that have led to reduction of area under forests on mount Kenya.

–           The government policy of degazetement has allowed illegal cultivation and settlement in forest areas

–           Increased population of elephants that destroy trees

–           Prolonged drought has caused drying up some trees.

–           Plant diseases and pests destroy some trees forests

–           Over exploitation of certain species of trees.

  1. Give the difference in exploitation of softwoods forests in Kenya and Canada under following sub-headings.
  2. i)        Period of harvesting
  3. ii)     Transportation

Period of harvesting

  • In Kenya harvesting is throughout the year while in Canada harvesting is in
  • Winter and early spring.
  • In Kenya transportation is mainly road transport while in Canada transport is mainly water transport.

Transport

  1. Name three international airports in Kenya.

–           Nairobi- Jomo Kenyatta international airport

–           Mombasa – Moi international airport

–           Eldoret international airport.

  1. Give four advantages of air transport over road transport

–           Air transport is faster

–           Air transport is efficient method of transporting perishable goods/ valuable

items.

–           Air transport is not affected by traffic jams

–           Helicopters are flexible and can land in remote areas.

–           There are few accidents.

–           It is more comfortable

  1. Explain measures that should be taken to improve road transport.

–           Construction of by –passes /tunnels/flyovers to reduce congestion in large

Towns

–           Construction of highways/dual carriages way to accommodate more traffic

–           To educate road users on road safety precautions/discipline on roads to

ease traffic on roads.

–           To enforce traffic rules to regulate traffic flow

  1. Explain why there are few rail links among African Countries

–           Most of the existing rail lines were constructed by colonialists who had no interest in linking the colonies

  • The rail lines were constructed in different gauges making it difficult for the counties to link them up.
  • Political differences discourage attempts to links the lines
  • Inadequate capital limits the construction of new lines are and for maintainace of railways.
  • Large areas of the continents are economical unproductive thus it would be uneconomical to links them by railway
  • Difficult terrain/thick forests make it expensive to construct railway lines.
  • Limited trade links due to production of similar commodities fail to justify construction of railway links
  • Competition from preference of other means transport lead to neglect of railways.
  1. Give four reasons why there is limited use of the river transport in Africa

–           Some rivers have seasonal regime/varying volume

–           Some rivers have seasonal regime/varying volume

–           Some rivers have shallow water/silted rivers mouths

–           Some rivers have floating vegetation that choke the course

–           Some rivers have narrow channels unsuitable for sailing vessels.

Environmental conservation

  1. State two causes of water pollution

–           Oil leaks from ships/trucks

–           Industrial effluents when discharged into rivers/lakes\

–           Washing away (into rivers and lakes) of chemicals, fertilizers,

pesticides/insecticides

–           Dumping of soil waste into water courses

–           Disposing of raw sewerage into rivers / lakes

  1. Give two effects of water pollution on environment

–           It may cause death of aquatic life

–           It may destroy beaches

–           It leads to spread of water borne diseases

  1. Explain four methods used to control floods in Kenya

–           Dykes are constructed on raised banks / levels to increase their heights and

prevent water from over flowing.

  • Dredging of river channels to deepen/widen them to, take it possible for them to accommodate excess water
  • Dams are built across the rivers to control the amount of water discharged by the river
  • Draining/redirecting a river/straightening of a river to control its wild flow
  • Planting of trees in catchments are to reduce surface run- off and increase infiltration.
  1. Explain how the following soil conservation methods are used to improve the quality of soil.
  2. i) Contour ploughing
  3. ii) Mulching

iii) Crop rotation

Ans

  1. i) Contour ploughing

–           It helps trap water to reduce the speed of water thus

preventing the formation of gullies and removal of topsoil from slope

–           It helps reduce the speed of water thus preventing removal of top soil.

  1. ii) Mulching
  • It enhances the retention of water in the soil by preventing it from direct sunlight wind
  • It increases the rate of infiltration by holding the rainwater and releasing it gradually

iii)       Crop rotation

–           Since different crops utilize different minerals rotation helps in balancing / replacing the material content in the soil.

 

 

2008 KCSE GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS

PAPER 1 312/1

SECTION A

Answer all the questions in this section

1          a)         Give three reasons why it is necessary to study the plate tectonics theory.

(3mks)

  1. b) Name two types of tectonic plate boundaries                                                (2mks)
  2. a) The diagram below shows a Six’s Thermometer.  Name the parts marked

P, Q and R.                                                                                          (3mks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. b) The table below shows temperature readings at a weather station for one

week

Temp/Day Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
Max. 0C 28 27 28 29  29 29 26
Min.  0C 18 18 20 16 22 21 19

Calculate the following:

  1. i) The diurnal range of temperature for Tuesday:                     (1mk)
  2. ii) The mean temperature for Saturday.                                     (1mk)
  3. a) Give two examples of non-metallic minerals.                                  (2mks)
  4. b) Why is industrial diamond used in shaping hard stones and metals?            (1mk)
  5. a) Apart from water vapour, name two other substances that are suspended in

the atmosphere.

  1. b) i)   Give two factors that are considered when classifying clouds.   (2mks)
  2. ii) Name two types of clouds that give rise to rainfall in the tropical

regions.                                                                                   (2mks)

  1. a) The diagram below shows an eclipse.  Name the features marked V and
  2. (2mks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. b) State four proofs that the shape of the earth is spherical.                 (4mks)

 

SECTION B

Answer question 6 and any other Two questions from this section

  1. a) Study the map of Kericho 1:50,000 provided and answer the following

questions.

  1. i) Give the longitudinal extent of the area covered by the map.

(1mk)

  1. ii) Convert the scale of the map into a statement scale.                        (2mks)

iii)       What is the approximate height of the hill in the grid squire 6770?

(2mks)

  1. iv) Calculate the area of Kericho Municipality. Give your answer in

square kilometers.                                                                  (2mks)

  1. b) i)         Give three types of natural vegetation found to the west of Easting

53                                                                                            (3mks)

  1. ii) What is the bearing of the trigonometrical station at grid reference

554668 from the factory at grid reference 610626?              (2mks)

iii)       Identify three forms of land transport found to the north of

Northing 68 and west of Easting 53?                                     (3mks)

  1. c) Describe the distribution of settlements in the are covered by the map.

(4mks)

  1. d) Citing evidence from the map, explain three factors that favour the

establishment of tea estates in the area covered by the map.                       (6mks)

  1. a) Differentiate between magna and lava.                                             (2mks)
  2. b) The diagram below shows some intrusive volcanic features.

 

 

 

 

 

Name the features marked E, f and G.                                               (3mks)

  1. c) Describe how the following features are formed and for each give and example from Kenya:
  2. i)      A crater                                                                                   (3mks)
  3. ii)     A geyser                                                                                  (5mks)

iii)       A lava plateau                                                                         (4mks)

  1. d) Explain four ways in which volcanic features influence human activities.

(8mks)

  1. a) i)         Name two sources of rivers.                                                  (2mks)

 

 

  1. ii) The diagram below shows the three stages of the long profile of a

river.

 

 

 

 

Give two features formed by the rivers in each of the three stages.

(6mks)

  1. b) Describe the processes by which a river transports its load.            (6mks)
  2. c) Describe each of the following drainage patterns;
  3. i) State two methods you would use to collect data.                 (3mks)
  4. ii) State three advantages of studying the work of rivers through

fieldwork.                                                                               (3mks)

  1. a) i)         Describe  how ice is formed on a high mountain.                 (3mks)
  2. ii) Apart from a valley glacier, name two types of ice masses found

on Mountains in East Africa.

  1. b) Explain how the movement of a valley glacier is influenced by the

following factors:

  1. i) Temperature (2mks)
  2. ii) Width of a glacier channel. (2mks)
  3. c) Describe the distinctive characteristics of the following features resulting

from glacial erosion:

  1. i) A corrie (3mks)
  2. ii) A pyramidal peak (3mks)

iii)       a fiord (fjord)                                                                         (3mks)

  1. d) i)         The diagram below shows a glaciated upland area

 

 

 

 

Name the features marked M, N, and P.

  1. ii) Describe the process through which a crag and tail is formed

(4mks)

  1. a) The diagram below shows a breaking sea wave.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. i) Name the features marked M, N, and P.
  2. ii) Describe the process through which a crag and tail is formed.

(4mks)

  1. b) Describe three processes of wave erosion along the coast.               (2mks)
  2. c) Explain how the following factors influence wave deposition:
  3. i) Gradient of the shore                                                              (4mks)
  4. ii) Depth of the sea                                                                      (4mks)
  5. e) Using well labeled diagrams, describe how a bay bar is formed.     (6mks)

 

 

GEOGRAPHY PAPER 2

SECTION A

Answer all the question in this section.

  1. State four characteristics of shifting cultivation. (4mks)
  2. Give the difference between softwood forests in Kenya and Canada under the

following sub-headings.

  1. a) Distribution of softwood forests                                                        (2mks)
  2. b) Transportation of the logs.                                                                 (2mks)

3          a)         Differentiate between land reclamation and land rehabilitation.     (2mks)

  1. b) State two ways in which each of the following problems experienced at

the Mwea irrigation Scheme can be solved;

  1. i) Low prices of rice (2mks)
  2. ii) Fluctuating water levels in the irrigation canals.             (2mks)
  3. Give five reasons why it is necessary to conserve wildlife in Kenya (5mks)
  4. a) State two economic benefits of the common Market for Eastern and

Southern Africa (COMESA) to the member countries.                    (2mks)

  1. b) Give four factors that limit trade among countries of Eastern Africa.

 

SECTION B

Answer question 6 and any other two questions from this section.

  1. The photograph below show cattle rearing in an area in Kenya. Use it to answer

question (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) i) Identify the type of photograph.                                            (1mk)
  2. ii) Describe the features shown on the photograph.                   (3mks)

iii)       What three indicators show that the area was experiencing drought

When the photograph was taken.                                           (3mks)

  1. b) Discuss nomadic pastoralist in Kenya under the following sub-headings;
  2. i)   The cattle breeds kept                                                                        (2mks)
  3. ii) The pattern of movement                                                       (2mks)

iii)       Marketing of the animals.                                                      (3mks)

  1. c) i)         give three reasons why nomadic pastoralists keep large herds of

animals.                                                                                  (3mks)

  1. ii) Explain four measures taken by the government of Kenya to

improve beef cattle farming                                                  (8mks)

 

  1. a) i)         Give two documents from where information on population data is

obtained                                                                                  (2mks)

  1. The pyramid below represents population structure Kenya.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describe the characteristics of the population as represented by the

pyramid.                                                                                 (3mks)

  1. b) i)         In 1989 Kenya population was 21.4 million while in 1999 it was

28.7 million. Calculate the population was 21.4 million.  Calculate the population growth rate over the 10 year period. (Show your calculations)                                                                           (2mks)

  1. ii) Explain two factors which may have led to the large population

increase between 1989 and 1999.                                          (4mks)

  1. c) Explain three consequences of high population growth rate.                       (6mks)
  2. d) Explain four physical factors that influence population distribution in East

Africa.                                                                                                 (8mks)

 

  1. a) The table below shows the quantity of minerals produced in Kenya in

tones between years 2001 and 2005.  Use it to answer questions (a)  (i)

and (ii).

Mineral/Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Soda ash 297,789 304, 110 352, 560 353, 835 360, 161
Fluorspar 11,885 85,015 80, 201 117, 986 26, 595
Salt 5,664 18,848 21,199 31,139 26,595
Others 6,093 7,000 4,971 6,315 8,972

Source:  Economic Survey 2006

  1. i) Calculate the average annual production of soda ash over the 5

year 5 years period.                                                                (2mks)

  1. ii) Calculate the total mineral production for the year 2003.    (1mk)
  2. b)         The diagram below shows shaft mining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. i) Name the parts marked E, F and G.                                       (3mks)
  2. ii) State two problems associated with shaft mining.                (2mks)
  3. c) Explain four ways in which gold mining has contributed to the economy

of South Africa.                                                                                  (8mks)

  1. d) Explain three negative effective effects of mining on the environment

(6mks)

  1. a) State three physical conditions that favour large scale sugarcane faming

in Kenya.                                                                                (10mks)

  1. b) Describe the cultivation of sugarcane farming in Kenya. (10mks)
  2. c) Explain five problems facing sugarcane farming in Kenya. (10 mks)
  3. d) Your class visited a sugar factory for a field study on sugar processing.
  4. i) Outline four stages if sugar processing that the class may have

observed.                                                                                (4mks)

  1. ii) Name two by-products of sugar that the class may have identified

during the study.                                                                     (2mks)

  1. Use the map of North-West Atlantic below to answer questions (a) and (b).

NORTH –WEST ATLANTIC FISHING GROUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. a) i)         Name the country
  2. ii) Explain how the two ocean currents shown on the map  influence

fishing in the area shaded on the map other than ocean currents.

(6mks)

  1. b) Explain three factors that favour fishing in the area shaded on the map

other than ocean currents                                                                   (6mks)

  1. c) Explain why in East Africa, fresh water fishing water in the area shaded on the map other than ocean currents. (6mks)
  2. d) The diagram below shows a fishing method

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. i) Describe how the method is used in catching fish.               (5mks)
  2. ii) List three methods used to preserve fish.                              (3mks)

 

ANSWERS TO GEOGRAPHY KCSE 2008 QUESTIONS

PAPER 1

SECTION A

  1. a) Give three reasons why it is necessary to study the plate tectonics theory.

–           It explains the current position of the continents

–           It enables one to understand the creation of the structural land forms

–           It helps one to understand how the earth maintains balance/isostasy

–           It explains the cause of earth quakes/volcanicy

  1. b)

–           Divergence/extension/constructive

–           Convergence/compress ional/destructive

–           Transform /conservative.

  1. a) P- Mercury

Q- alcohol/oil of Cleo salt

R- Metal index.

  1. b) i)         The diurnal range of temperature for Tuesday; 27-18 =900C
  2. ii) The mean temperature for Saturday

29 + 21    = 250C

2

  1. a) -Coal

-Petroleum

-Diamond

-carbon

  1. b) Because it is the hardest mineral/ it does not break easily
  2. a) -Dust particles

-Pollen grains

-Gases

-Salt particles/sodium chloride

-Smoke                                                                                   Any 2×1 mks

  1. b) i)         -Their height

-Their shape/form

-Appearance

  1. ii) -Cumulonimbus

-Cumulus

-Nimbostratus

  1. a) V         – The sun

W        – The moon

b)

  • The gradual emergence of a ship approaching the shore.
  • Circumnavigation of the earth along a straight path leads one to the

starting point from the opposite direction.

  • The different times during which the sun rises and sets in different parts of the world.
  • The appearance of the middle pole to be relatively higher than other poles placed along a straight line on a level ground at equal distances. (curved)
  • The circular shape of the earth seen on photographs taken from satellites
  • The circular shadow cast by the earth during a lunar eclipse
  • The earth is a planet and all planets are sphere. Any 4×1 mks

 

SECTION B

  1. a) i)         -350  15’  to 350 25’/ 10’
  2. ii) Map scale 1:   50,000 km

100,000

= 0.5 km

Statement scale is 1cm represents o.5 km / ½ km

iii)       Just over 2120 m and below 2140m

  1. iv) 5 – 11.0 km2
  2. b) i)
  • Scrub
  • Woodland
  • Scattered trees
  • Thicket
  • Papyrus/papyrus swamp vegetation                          Any 3×1 = 3mks
  1. ii) 3050C (3040 – 3060) / N 550 (550– 560)

iii)       All weather loose surface

  1. iv) Dry weather road
  2. v) Motorable tracks/main track
  3. vi) Foot paths /other tracks.

c)

–           There are few settlements/labour lines within the tea estates and forested

areas

–           To the north and west of Kericho-Lumbwa road, the settlements form a dispersed pattern

–           To the north of Tugenon river, there are few or no settlements

–           There are nucleated settlements in the market/shopping centres/labour lines/villages

–           Some areas with the steep slopes and river valleys have a few or no settlements

–           Kericho town is the main settlement are/forms a large cluster of settlement

–           Few settlement in the tea estate.

  1. d)

–           The high relief modifies temperatures making the area suitable for the

growing of the area suitable for the growing of tea bushes.

–           The relatively undulating slopes allow proper drainage of soils making it

ideal for tea farming/allows mechanization

–           Presence of forests/many permanent rivers show that the area receives high rainfall which is suitable for tea growing.

–           The area has fairly dense settlements which indicates availability of labour needed in tea farming.

–           The area is well served by all weather roads which are needed for the transportation of tea from the farms to the factory /transportation of labour

Any 3×2=6mks

  1. a) Magma is the molten rock material which originates from the interior of

earth, cools while below the earths surface (and has large crystals) while lava is the molten rock materials that has reached the surface. (Has solidified and has small crystals.                                                           (2mks)

  1. b) E- Dyke

F- Lapolith

G- Sill

  1. c) i)         A crater

–           Eruption of lava through a central vent causes building up of a

cone.

–           The lava in the vent cools and contracts.

–           The cool lava withdraws into the vent leaving a shallow depression of the cone

–           Gas explosions may blow away surface rocks causing a crater

Examples

Mt Longonot

Menengai

Mt/suswa

Mt Marsabit

  1. ii) A geyser

–           Rainwater percolates down through cracks in the rocks.

–           The water gets into contacts with hot igneous rocks

–           The water gets into contacts with hot igneous rocks

–           The water is super heated and gases/steam form

–           Pressure builds up in the cracks.

–           The pressure causes steam and water to be ejected explosively as

jet to the surface intermittently.

–           The water and steam are emitted intermittently as pressure level

changes.

Example – Lake Bogoria

iii)       A lava plateau

–           It is formed when magma reaches the surface of the earth through a series of vents/fissures

–           The lava is extremely fluid/ultra-basic

–           The lava spreads evenly over a large area

–           The lava cools slowly and solidifies

Example

Yatta plateau

Uasin Gishu plateau

Laikipia plateau

  1. d)

–           Volcanic highlands/mountains are sources of rivers which provide water

for domestic/agriculture/industrial use.

–           Volcanic rocks weather down to form fertile volcanic soils which support

agriculture

–           Volcanic rocks are important building materials in the construction industry

–           Volcanic features are tourist attractions which promote tourism.

–           Volcanic mountains/highlands influence formation of relief  rainfall which encourages agricultural activities.

–           Volcanic highlands influence formation of relief rainfall which encourages agricultural activities

–           Volcanic highlands/mountains modify temperatures making them making them attractive to human settlements

–           Volcanic features such as steam jets and geysers provide suitable sites for geothermal power generation.

  1. a) i)         -Lake /swamp

-Melting ice/snow

-Springs

-Surface run off.

  1. ii)

Youthful stages

  • Rapids/water fall/cascades
  • V-shaped valleys/canyons
  • Potholes
  • Plunge pools
  • Interlocking spurs

Mature stage

  • Meanders
  • River cliff/bluff
  • Wide v shaped valley
  • Slip –off- siopes
  • Alluvial fans
  • Braids

Old stage

  • Meanders
  • Ox-bow lakes
  • Braided channel/isels
  • Flood plain
  • Levees
  • Devees
  • Deferred tributaries
  • River terraces
  • Distributaries/deltas
  • Bluffs
  • Meanders scar
  1. b) Traction process

The large and heavy loads of the river are rolled /dragged along the riaver by the force of the moving water and gravity.

 

Saltation

Some large fragments that cannot remain suspended in the water are momentarily lifted and dropped by water turbulence. The series of hops move the load down the river.

Suspension

Light insoluble materials such as sand and silt grains are carried and maintained within the water by river turbulence and transported downstream.

Solution process

The soluble minerals /materials are dissolved in river water and carried away

  1. c) i)         Dendritic patterns

–           It develops in areas where rocks have uniform structures.

–           The direction of flow is influenced by the slope of the land

–           The tributaries converge on the main river forming a shape like that of a tree and its branches.

  1. ii) Trellis pattern

–           The pattern develops where soft and hard rocks alternate vertically

–           The tributaries join the main river at acute angles.

–           The consequent streams flow to the opposite direction of the main river

–           The main river and its tributaries form a rectilinear pattern.

  1. d) i)

–           Observation/digging up the deposits to expose the inner layers

–           Collecting samples

–           Taking photographs

–           Interviewing the people around the river.

  1.      ii)

–           It enables one to collect first hand information

–           It promotes development of practical skills

–           It promotes application of acquired knowledge

–           One is able to develop skills of data analysis.

  1. a) i)

–           Due to low temperatures, water vapour freezes and forms snow

–           Snow falls and accumulates on the mountain top/higher slopes

–           Snow continues pilling and new layers exert pressure on the lower

layer

–           Lower layers become compressed/compacted as air is expelled

from the spaces by show particles

–           The compacted layers are ice.

  1. ii)

–           Ice caps

–           Cirque glaciers

  1. b) i) Temperature

–           Glaciers move faster in summer/when the temperatures are higher

because the ice melts due to the warm conditions whereas in winter/ when temperatures are low, ice movement is slow due to cold conditions.

–           The temperature of the bottom of the valley glacier rises with

Pressure. Thereby thawing and enabling its movement down slope.

  1. ii) Width of a glacier channel

–           When the channel is wide ice movement is slow that is because ice

spreads out forming a thin layers there is less pressure to cause thawing that would facilitate ice movement/vice versa.

  1. c) i)         A corrie
      • Is a deep rock basin
      • Has steep sides
      • Is arm-chair in shape/semi circular
      • Has a high back wall
      • Has a reverse slope on the lower side
  1. ii) Fiords
  • Has steep walls
  • Is a narrow sea inlet
  • Is a U-shaped
  • Has hanging valleys
  • Has deep water shallower seawards/deeper landward
  1. d) i) M- Hanging valley

N-Water valley

P-U-shaped valley / glacial trough

  1. ii)

–           A large block of rock stands on the path of oncoming glacier

–           The moving ice plucks off/erodes weak rock fragments from the

upper side of the rock

–           As the ice moves round and over the resistant rock it carries the eroded materials to the lee side

–           The lee side does not experience erosion.

–           Eroded materials are deposited materials increase on the lee side.

–           With time the moving ice smoothens the side of the on coming ice deposited materials increase on the lee side

–           The resistant rock is the crag while the materials deposited on the

leeward to form the tail.

  1. a) i)         H-Trough

J-Crest

K-Swash

  1. ii) A backwash is the return flow of water down the beach to the sea

after a wave is broken.

  1. b) Abrasion/corrosion

–           Rock fragments carried by waves are used as a tool to grind against

the cliff . As waves break rock fragments carried by the back wash erodes the sea.

                       

Solution/corrosion

–           The solvent and chemical action of the sea water dissolves and

removes the minerals that are found in the cliff/sea floor especially where there are limestone rocks.

Hydraulic action

–           The swash/breaking waves hit against the cliffs shattering the rocks.  The breaking waves compress air into the cracks/joints in the cliff face.  This widens the cracks and parts of the rocks may break off.

Attrition

–           Particles that are carried by waves are constantly colliding against each other and wears them into smaller sizes

  1. c) i) Gradient of the shore

A show with a gentle gradient reduces the velocity/speed of the flow of the backwash causing the waves to deposit the load on the shore.  Where the shore is steep, the velocity/speed of flow of the backwash will cause the materials to be moved from the shore back into the sea.  (There will be little or no deposition)

Gentle gradient 2 marks

Steep gradient 2 marks

  1. ii) Depth of the sea

Shallow water causes waves to break thus encouraging deposition.

Where the sea is deep, there is less deposition because the sea bed is not in contact with the waves carrying deposits.

Shallow water 2 marks

Deep water 2 marks

  1. d) Using well labeled diagrams, describe how a bay bar is formed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stage 1

Longshore drift deposits materials at the entrance

Stage 2

A spit forms at the entrance of the bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stage 3

The alongshore drift continues to deposit materials and the spit extends towards the other end of the lagoon.  Eventually the spit reached the other end thus forming a bay bar.                                       Diagrams 3 marks

Text 3 marks

PAPER 2 ANSWERS

SECTION A

  1. – Vegetation is cleared by slashing and burning

–           There is the use of little or no manure/use of ash

–           The land is communally owned

–           The yields decline after a certain period of continuous use. The land is abandoned when the yields decline

–           Both the settlements and plots are temporary

–           Farming depends mainly on family labour

–           The farmers use simple implements

–           It is mainly for subsistence

–           Plots are small and scattered

  1. a)

–           In Kenya, softwood forests are found mainly in the highlands while in

Canada they are found both in highland and lowland areas.

–           In Kenya, softwood forests cover a small percentage of the total land area     while in Canada they cover large tracts of land.

  1. b)

–           In Kenya, logs are transported by road/trucks while in Canada transport is

mainly by water by rivers.

–           In Kenya, transportation is expensive while in Canada it is cheap.

  1. a) Land reclamation is the process of converting less productive land into a

more productive state for agricultural or settlement purposes while land rehabilitation is the process of restoring degraded/impoverished/damaged land back to a useful state.

  1. b) i)

–           Diversifying the crops produced in the scheme.

–           Improving the quality of the rice produced through research

–           The government should restrict the importation of rice to reduce

competition.

–           Improve the marketing strategies to enable farmers to source for

market outside Kenya

  1. ii)

–           Continuous dredging of canals/deepening of canals

–           Construction of dams to store water for use during dry season.

–           Government to enforce laws on proper land use in the catchment

areas of the rivers that supply water to the scheme.

  1. – To maintain the genetic diversity/genetic pool

–           To preserve wildlife for future generation/posterity.

–           To protect the endangered species of plants and animals

–           To ensure sustainable utilization of species

–           To attract tourists/to earn foreign exchange.

–           To use wildlife for research/for education.

–           To maintain aesthetics for recreation

–           To provide materials for medicinal extracts.

  1. a)

–           It has created a large market for goods produced in members countries

–           It has resulted in the availability of a variety of goods

–           It has led to the establishment of common tariff

–           The removal of visa requirements has mad it easier for traders to move

across borders within the region.

  1. b)

–           Membership to different trading blocks by different countries.

–           Lack of a common currency.

–           Underdeveloped infrastructure/poor transport network

–           Restriction of movement of people and goods/high taxes rates

–           Political instability

–           Political differences

  1. a) i)         Ground /ground general view
  2. ii)

–           On the foreground there is bare ground/some short vegetation

cattle browsing /grazing.

–           In the middle ground there is a herdsman and some cattle on the

move/raising dust.

–           There is a road in the middle ground

–           At the background there are some patches of grass/some trees/shrubs/thickets

–           Some parts of the background are bare surface

–           There are in the middle

–           Clear skies in the background

–           There is a fence in the middle ground

iii)

–           The cloudless sky

–           The malnourished/thin animals

–           Dust raised by moving animals

–           Bare ground/sparse vegetation /patches of vegetation/little

vegetation

–           Patches of dry /brown grass

  1. b) i) The pastoralists keep mainly indigenous breeds such as Zebu and

Boran.

  1. ii)

–           Their movement is seasonal.

–           During the dry season the pastoralists migrate with their livestock

to the highlands where there is pasture and water

–           During the wet season they move to the plains since pasture is

available.

iii)

–           Some cattle are sold to slaughter houses/to individuals.

–           Some pastoralists sell their livestock through community

groups/ranches.

–           Some livestock are sold to the livestock are sold to the livestock

 

marketing Department

–           Some pastoralists sell their animals to Kenya Meat Commission.

  1. c) i)

–           It is a form of insurance against natural calamities /diseases /

drought.

–           Animals are kept as a sign of wealth/prestige/social status.

–           Animals are kept for use to pay dowry.

–           Animals are used as a source of food/milk/meat/blood

–           Animals are a source of income

  1. ii)

–           It encourages research /the cross-breeding of traditional cattle

breeds with exotic ones. This improves the quality of the animals/cross breeds are more resistant to diseases than pure exotic breeds

–           It strengthens community education to teach beef cattle farmers better livestock managements

–           It has constructed roads to make services accessible to farmers/make transportation of animals to markets easier

–           It encourages the replacement of the coarse grass with nutritious pasture to improve the quality of animals.

–           It has sunk bore holes/dug wells/constructed dams to provide water for the animals.

–           It has revived Kenya Meat Commission (KMC), a government parastatal that buys animals from farmers for slaughter.

  1. a) i)

–           National census report

–           Text books

–           Magazines

–           Periodicals/Journals

–           Statistical abstracts

  1. ii)

–           The number of male and female is almost equal to all ages.

–           The dependency ratio is high

–           The number of infants from age 0-4 is high/the population has a

high birth rate.

–           The middle age/working population is low

–           The number of youth aged 5-19 is high

  1. b) i)         -28.7 – 21.4 = 7.3

7.3       x   100  = 3.4%

21.410

  1. ii) Early marriages.

Many people in Kenya get married early and this allows them a longer period of fertility resulting in many children being born.

 

 

Improved medical care:

This leads to higher chances of survival for both the mothers and infants as well as the general population, thus increasing the survival rates.

Improved Diet:

This results into better health for the entire population hence reducing the mortality rate.

Cultural beliefs:

Some cultures encourage large families due to the preference of one gender to other/some /some cultures/religions discourage the use of contraceptive/family planning leading to couples getting many children.

Migration:

Due to political instability in neighboring countries e.g Sudan, Ethiopia there was an increase of refugees hence high population increase.

  1. c) –           It leads to high dependency ration resulting into little savings by

the working  group /low investments/low living standards

–           There is likely to be a high unemployment rate since job opportunities may not increase at a rate that can cope with the increasing number of job seekers /may increase the rate of crime

–           It increases demand for food which may lead to food shortage

–           It increases demand for agricultural land causing land fragmentation/landlessness/destruction of forests.

–           Expenditure while meeting demands for the large population reduces revenue that would be used for development of income generating projects hence slow economic growth.

  1. d) Climate:

The cool and wet/hot & wet/high & reliable rainfall areas are densely populated because they are suitable for farming/hot dry areas have sparse population because they are unsuitable for farming

Relief:

Mountains and hilly areas have low temperatures/are rugged and this discourages settlement/development of infrastructure/agricultural activities.

Plains and gently sloping areas are usually densely populated because they are suitable for settlement and other economic activities.  Flat areas depression are sparsely populated because of poor drainage, which causes swampy conditions/flooding.

Soil:

Fertile soils are suitable for agriculture thus attracting large population/areas that have poor soils have sparse population.

Pests and diseases:

Areas that are infested with pests and disease-carrying vectors discourage settlement since the conditions are unhealthy

 

Drainage:

Low-lying areas that are prone to periodic flooding and water logging have sparse population because they are unsuitable for agriculture and other economic activities/well drained areas attract settlement

Vegetation:

Forested areas/savannah woodland have wild animals, disease vectors and discourage human settlement and other economic activities

  1. i) Soda ash average production for 5 years

=1668446 ¸ 5

=333689 .2 Tonnes

  1. ii) Mineral production for the year 2003

=45369.2 Tonnes

iii)

–           It is a raw material for making glass

–           It is used in king detergents

–           It is used in some chemical industries /petroleum refining

–           It is used as a water softener/water treatment

–           It is in desulphurising steel

–           It is used in paper industries.

  1. b) i)         E- main shaft/vertical shaft

F- Tunnel/horizontal shaft/Gallery

G- Mineral ore

  1. ii)

–           Sometimes, mines get flooded with sub/terrain water.

–           There are occasional emission of poisonous gases in the mines.

–           The dust produced causes respiratory diseases

–           Sometimes tunnels collapse causing deaths of miners.

  1. c)

–           Gold is highly prices, thus it earns foreign exchanger which used to

improve other sectors of the economy.

–           Gold provides raw materials for industries that make jewellery and other

highly valued items thus promoting industrial expansion.

–           Gold as a medium of exchange in the world is used in South Africa as a

means of paying international debts.

–           Gold mining industry has generated employment opportunities, which

raises the standard of living of the people /earn more income

–           Gold mining has led to development of towns in the Rand and the Orange Free State creating a large demand for agricultural products.

–           Mining of gold has led to the expansion of infrastructure such as transport and communication/provision of social amenities.

–           Gold mining has led to the development of industrial mining skills that are useful in other sectors of the economy.

  1. d)

–           The dumping of rock waste had led to the loss of biodiversity/destruction

of natural vegetation

–           Dereliction of land due to dumping of waste materials is an eye

sore/destroys the natural beauty of the land

–           Dereliction of land due to dumping of waste materials is an eye

sore/destroys the natural beauty of the land

–           Pollution of the areas by noise/blasts smoke and water pools are all

health hazards.

–           Mining disrupts the water table which may lead to shortage of water.

–           Mining takes up land that would have been used for agriculture thus

interfering with food production.

–           Mining displaces human settlements thus disrupting people and

necessitating expensive resettlement processes.

9          a)

–           Well drained fertile soils /Black cotton soils

–           Gently sloping/undulating landscape

–           High rainfall 1200 to 1500 mm well distributed throughout the year.

–           Moderate high temperature/200C- 280C

–           Long periods of sunlight.

  1. b)

–           The land is cleared of its natural vegetation

–           It is ploughed using either tractors or ox-drawn ploughs

–           Harrowing is done to loosen the large lumps of soil.

–           Shallow furrows are dug at intervals of 1.2 and 1.8 metres apart.

–           Cutting/seed cane are planted in the furrows

–           Top dressing/nitrogen fertilizers are applied

–           Weeding is done regularly/herbicides   are applied

–           After 18 months the cane is ready for harvesting

–           The cane is cut/harvested using pangas

–           The harvested cane is loaded into Lorries for transportation to the factory.

  1. c)

–           Pests such as termites and white grub/diseases such as ratoon stunting and

smut attack the plants and lowers the yields leading to low income for the farmers

–           Accidental fires/fires set by arsonists destroy the cane resulting in heavy losses to the farmers.

–           Flooding of market by cheap imported/sugar results in unfair competition

causing delay in payments to the farmers.

–           Delays in harvesting reduce the quality tonnage of the cane reducing the

farmer’s earnings.

–           Closure of some factories such as (Ramisi and Miwani ) has deprived farmers of the source of income/annual closures of factories for servicing of machines disrupts the farmers’ calendar of activities.

–           Poor feeder roads in some areas leads to delayed delivery of the cane to the factory lowering the quality and subsequently the profit to the farmers.

–           Prolonged droughts in some areas destroys the crop leading to heavy

losses.

–           High cost of farm input reduces the farmer’ profit margins

–           Mismanagement of factories and cooperatives leads to delayed payments thus discouraging the farmers

  1. d) i)

–           Weighing of the cane

–           Chopping of the cane

–           Crushing of the cane

–           Boiling

–           Filtering

–           Grading

–           Packing/bagging of sugar

  1. ii)

–           Molasses

–           Bagasse

–           Wax

–           Aconitic acid

–           Filter cake/mud

  1. a) i)

–           Canada

  1. ii)

–           The convergence of the warm and cold currents causes upwelling

of ocean water which bring minerals for planktons to the surface attracting large number of fish to the area

–           The convergence of warm and cold currents modifies the

temperature of the ocean water making the area ideal for fishing throughout the year

–           The cool waters favour survival of a wide variety of fish species which makes the area an important fishing ground

  1. b)

–           The area has a broad shallow continental shelf which provides suitable

conditions for the growth of plankton used by fish as food

–           The region experiences low temperatures that are favourable for the

survival of fish/for preservation/storage of fish.

–           Due to the ruggedness of the land bordering the shaded area/the short

growing season.  Many people therefore concentrate on fishing as an alternative economic activity.

–           The hinterland is densely populated thus providing ready market for the fish.

–           Advanced technology has resulted in highly developed ship building/fishing vessels are equipped with modern preservation facilities, thus making it possible for fishermen to carryout large scale fishing.

–           The indented coastline provides ideal fish breeding sites/sheltered bays are ideal for setting up fishing villages and ports.

  1. c)

–           There numerous inland fishing grounds such as lakes and rivers which are

accessible to many people.

–           There is low demand for sea fish compared to fresh water fish making

fresh water fishing more preferable.

–           The narrow continental shelf along the coast of East Africa limits the growth of plankton thus limiting the breeding of fish/limiting the variety of edible fish.

–           The stiff competition if the open sea from the industrialized countries whose fishermen use modern fishing equipment discourages local fisherman

–           The limited technology and inadequate capital make it difficult to develop marine fishing.

  1. d) i)

–           A bag-shaped net is attached to a trawler/ship

–           The net is cast into the water by the trawler

–           The nets’ mouth is kept open by other boards/head beam

–           The upper part of the net is kept afloat by corks/floats.

–           Weights are used to keep the lower part of the net at the sea bed

–           The trawler drags the net along the sea bed.

–           After sufficient fish has been caught, the net hauled to the trawler to

empty the fish,

  1. ii)

–           Canning

–           Freezing

–           Smoking

–           Salting

–           Sun-drying

–           Frying

 

 

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NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….CLASS…………….ADM…………..

JOINT EVALUATION

FORM 2 ENGLISH

 FORM 2 OPENER EXAM

 

DURATION: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES                                                       

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. This paper consists of six sections as follows:-

SECTION A: WRITING (15mks)                SECTION B: CLOZE TEST (10mks)

SECTION C: ORAL SKILLS (10mks)         SECTION D: GRAMMAR (20mks)

SECTION E: ORAL LITERATURE (15mks)

  1. Ensure that you answer all questions in the spaces provide

SECTION A: WRITING (15MKS)

Your friend in primary school is in form one in Bidii Secondary of P.O Box 341, Kisimani. She has written to you telling you about her new school. She has also requested you to carry your end of term one examinations for comparative analysis. Write your reply to her.

 

SECTION B: CLOSE TEST (10MKS)

A neighbor had left (1) _______________________ store un attended (2) ____________________ she heeded the cries of her (3) _________________________ baby. Her kitchen caught fire, and the flames (4) ________________ to the neighboring shacks in (5) _______________________. There was no (6) _______________________________ available and no fire (7) __________________________ for the people to call. (8)_____________________________ that the assembled crowd of hundreds (9)__________________________ do was gather buckets of sand and (10)_______________________ into the flame.

 

SECTION C: ORAL SKILLS (15MKS)

  1. For each of the following words, write a word that is pronounced the same way (5mks)
  2. Principle ……………………………………..
  3. Dye …………………………………….
  • Weak …………………………………….
  1. Stationery …………………………………….
  2. Sent …………………………………….
  3. You have noted that your desk mate Vivian has a poor handwriting. State two factors that might have contributed to this (2mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

  1. In Form One, one makes new friends. Write three things that you can do when introducing yourself to a new person, so as to appear friendly (3mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

SECTION D: GRAMMAR (20MKS)

  1. Fill in the blank spaces in the following passage with the most appropriate article (4mks)

___________________________ banana tree is _______________________________ strange looking plant. It grows very quickly and in less than _____________________________ year will reach a height of seven meters or more. Usually, pruning needs to be done and one can take more than ______________________________ hour to finish an acre.

  1. Choose the correct word from the ones in bracket and use it to fill in the blank spaces (4mks)
  2. “I am sorry for the ________________________,” said my friend. (loose, loss)
  3. Why have you ________________________ to eat raw bananas while we have ripe ones in the store? (chose, chosen)
  4. We ___________________ for our president each time we get an opportunity. (pray, prays)
  5. Who ____________________ the bell this morning? (rang, rung)
  • Complete the sentences below using appropriate reflexive pronouns. (4mks)
  1. The boy was beside___________________________ with fury for missing the penalty.
  2. Let us not deceive ____________________ that life is a bed of roses.
  3. When one faces challenges, one has to encourage __________________________ that things will just be fine.
  4. A house divided against ____________________________ cannot stand.
  5. Use the plural forms of the words in brackets to fill in the blank spaces. (4mks)
  6. You surely do not need three ___________________________. (radio)
  7. Remember to buy grandmother some _______________________ .(potato)
  8. The two ________________________ met so that they could make strategic plans for their locations. (Chief).
  9. The two _____________________ disappeared into the nearby bush. (deer)
  10. Use the most appropriate word to fill in the blank spaces so as to form questions. (4mks)
  11. ____________________________ is your mother? Is she a nurse or a teacher?
  12. _______________________________ did you find at the shop? Tom or Mary?
  13. ____________________ of these bags is yours? The red one or the green one?
  14. ________________________ pen is this? Is it Wilson’s or Kennedy’s?

 

SECTION E: ORAL LITERATURE (20MKS)

Read the following story and answer the questions that follow

The Monkey and The Crocodile

A long long time ago. Monkey and Crocodile were very good friends. The Monkey’s house was close to a river and there were many fruit trees on the banks of this river.

 

Usually monkey would sit on the branches of the fruit trees and chat with his friend Crocodile who would be basking on the banks of the river. Their friendship continued for a long time until they decided it was time to introduce their wives to this friendship. “We have been friends for a long time and you don’t even know my house, Crocodile began.

 

“Neither do you know mine,” Monkey replied. “It is easier for you to come to my-house that it is for me to visit you since I cannot swim and your house is beyond the water.”

 

“That is not a problem. I can always carry you on my back,” responded crocodile. “Let us visit my house first. My wife is a very good cook,” Monkey argued. “No” replied Crocodile “My wife has had a baby and there is plenty to eat in the house.”

 

“Let us not argue about this,” Monkey said. “If we go to my house first, my wife will not be anxious when I tell her I am going across the waters to visit you.” They agreed that they would visit Monkey’s house first. Though at first Monkey’s wife was afraid of crocodile, she later realized that Crocodile was very friendly. She did not have problems with her husband visiting him. In fact she wished she would join him.

 

Monkey was very excited the following day when he got to the banks of the river and found Crocodile waiting for him. This was going to be Monkey’s first trip across the waters and he could not hide his excitement. He jumped onto Crocodile’s back and Crocodile swiftly swam towards the deep waters.

 

When they were in the middle of the river, crocodile slowed down and began, laughing.

 

“Why are you laughing?” Monkey asked in surprise “You fool. Did you think I would take you to my house? I have waited for that heart of yours for a long time. Today I have it.”

Immediately Monkey knew he was in deep trouble. He started thinking of a way out of his predicament. “Poor you, my friend: Why didn’t you tell me this earlier?” Monkey calmly asked. “What do you mean?” asked Crocodile in surprise “It is not difficult for me to give you my heart. If you had asked when we were at my house. I would even have given you my wife’s heart too,” Monkey replied. Crocodile was confused.

“Then why don’t you give it to me now?” Crocodile asked.

You see my friend; Monkeys have a tradition of leaving their hearts at home when they are going for a long journey. I therefore left mine on my favorite tree.” Crocodile was even more confused.

“We can go and visit your wife first, and then I will give you my heart when you take me back,” Monkey suggested.

“No,” cried crocodile “I will take you back first. When 1 have your heart, we can then visit my wife.”

Quickly, Crocodile headed back to the bank of the river. When they got there, monkey jumped from Crocodile’s back onto his favorite tree. He asked crocodile to open is mouth wide to receive the heart. Monkey then picked the biggest of the mangoes on the tree and threw it into Crocodile’s open mouth. It fell in with a thud, breaking four of Crocodile’s teeth. Crocodile was so upset but there was nothing he could do as Monkey jumped from tree to tree insulting him.

From that day Monkey and Crocodile have remained enemies. And that is the end of my story and may I not end like it.

 

Questions

A

  1. Classify this narrative and give reasons for your classification (3mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

  1. Name two characters found in this story (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. a) Using an adjective, describe monkey’s character trait that enabled him save his life from the crocodile (1mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. b) Illustrate your answer (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

  1. What economic activity is practiced by the people from whom this narrative was collected? (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. Write a proverbs that summarizes the narrative and explain how this proverb applies to the narrative

(3mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. Apart from your answer in A1 above, name two other types of narratives that you know of

(3mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………


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 FORM 2 OPENER EXAM

TIME: 1 HOURS 45 MINUTES

 

SECTION A: WRITING (15MKS)

FORMAT       :           Address (2mks)

:           Date (1mk)

:           Salutation (1mk)

:           Valediction (1mk)

:           Name (1mk)

Total (6mks)

CONTENT     :           Introduction/greetings (2mks)

:           Acknowledge receiving a letter (2mks)

:           Comment anything about the friend’s school (1mks)

:           Carrying of exam papers (2mks)

:           Conclusion (2mks)

LANGUAGE (4MKS)

A – 4mks

B – 3mks

C – 2mks

D – 1mk

 

NOTE:

  1. If student writes the address of Bidii Secondary deny marks for address. Deny mark for half punctuated address.
  2. Salutation should contain one name and must be punctuated with a comma.
  3. The name at the end of the letter should be one, or a short form, not a full name.

 

Sample

Ufanisi High School,

P.O Box 1362,

Embu.

28th February, 2014

Dear Sue,

I send my warm greetings hoping that you are fine. I am happy to tell you that I am now settled in my new school.

I received your letter last Friday. It reminded me of the days we had in Primary School when you would send me messages using your mother’s phone. I was surprised that your school has three buses. Ours has got only a van. I also noted that you wanted us to compare our end of term exams. I will carry the exam papers.

 

I wish you all the best in your new school remember to keep good company. See you over the holidays.

 

Your friend,

Ann.

 

SECTION B: CLOZE TEST (10MKS)

  1. her   water
  2. while brigade
  3. young All – ‘A’ must be capital
  4. spread could
  5. minutes Throw

 

SECTION C: ORAL SKILLS (15MKS)

  1. i) Principal
  2. Die
  • Week
  1. Stationary
  2. Scent, cent
  3. Poor sitting posture when writing
  • Holding the pen in the wrong way
  • Shaping letters in the wrong way/poor spacing of work
  • Writing carelessly and in hurry
  • Poor training in primary school (2 x 1 = 2mks)
  • Shaking hands
  • Smiling at them
  • Maintaining eye contact
  • Using phrases like “pleasure to meet you”
  • Using phrases like “ happy to be your friend”
  • Nodding of the head where appropriate (3 x 1 = 3mks)

 

SECTION D: GRAMMAR (20MKS)

  1. The – ‘T’ must be capital
  • a
  • a
  • an
  1. a) loss
  2. b) chosen
  3. c) pray
  4. d) rang
  • a) himself
  1. b) ourselves
  2. c) oneself
  3. d) itself
  4. a) radios
  5. b) potatoes
  6. c) chiefs
  7. d) deer
  8. a) What
  9. b) Whom
  10. c) Which
  11. d) Whose

SECTION F: ORAL LITERATURE (20MKS)

  1. Fable √(1) – The main characters are animals √(1)
  • The crocodile and the monkey √(1)

Or

Trickster – The crocodile tricks the monkey to visit his home yet he wants to eat his heart √(2)

Or The monkey tricks the crocodile that her left his heart on top of a tree √(2)

  1. The crocodile √(1)

The monkey √(1)

NB: If candidate does not mention the names

Or simply says “animals” deny mark

  1. Clever √(1) – He tricked the crocodile that he had left his heart on top of the tree √(2)

Note: Accept any other appropriate answer e.g. intelligent

  1. Fishermen √(1) – presence of the river√(1)

Farmers √(1) – grew mangoes√(1)

Identification (1mk)

Illustration (1mk)

  1. 1 mk for an appropriate proverbs

2mks for appropriate explanation

Examples of proverbs

  • The best of friend must part
  • An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship
  • A friend in need is a friend to be avoided
  • Your closest friend may turn out to be your greatest enemy
  • Friends are like roses, you have to look out for the thorns
  • An open enemy is better than a false friend
  1. Legends
  • Myths
  • Dilemma stories
  • Spirit tales
  • Human stories
  • Allegorical stories
  • Ogre/monster stories (2 x 1 = 2mks)

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