NAME…………………………………………….ADM NO……………………
DATE…………………………………………….CLASS………………………
GEOGRAPHY
FORM TWO
TERM 3
TIME: 2½ HRS
JOINT EXAMINATION
INSTRUCTIONS
- This paper consists of two sections A and B
- Answer ALL questions in both sections.
- All diagrams must be drawn in pencil.
- All answers must be written in English
- Ensure ALL questions are printed from questions 1 to 7.
Section A ( answer all questions in this section )
- (a). Define the term environment (2mks)
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(b). Name TWO branches of geography (2mks)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- (a). What is a map? (2mks)
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(b). A part from contours, name THREEother methods of relief representation on topographical maps (3mks)
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(c)Identify TWO methods of locating place on a map (2mks)
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- (a). Explain the origin of the earth according to passing star theory (6mks)
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(b). Mention THREE weaknesses of the theory in (a) above (3mks)
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(c). State THREEeffects of the revolution of the earth (3mks)
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- (a). Define the term mineral (1mk)
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(b). Name FOUR ways in which minerals occur (4mks)
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(c). State THREE significance of rocks in Kenya (3mks)
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- (a). Give the difference between faulting and folding (2mks)
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(b). Highlight THREEtypes of faults (3mks)
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(c). Mention TWO significance of folding to human activities (2mks)
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- (a). What is weather? (1mk)
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(b)State FOUR factors influencing weather (4mks)
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(c). Mention TWO weather instruments kept in Steveson Screen (2mks)
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- (a). Give the meaning of natural vegetation (2mks)
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(b). Give any THREEcharacteristics of equatorial vegetation (3mks)
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Section B ( answer all questions )
- The table below shows the area under different species of trees in forest cover in Kenya. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.
| In ‘000 hectares | ||||
| Year
Tree species |
2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Mahogany
Pine Meru oak Camphor total |
100
120 140 80 420 |
85
100 120 60 365 |
60
120 100 40 320 |
40
140 80 20 280 |
- Using a scale of 1cm to represent 20,000 hectares, draw a comparative line graph to represent the data shown. (7mks)
- State THREE disadvantages of using line graphs in representing data (3mks)
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- (a). Distinguish between forest and forestry (2mks)
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(b). Explain how the following factors influence the distribution of natural forests in Kenya (6mks)
- Temperature
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- Aspect
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- Human activities
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- (a). Name THREE types of field work (3mks)
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(b). Highlight FOUR problems a researcher may encounter when carrying out field work (4mks)
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(c). Give THREE advantages of using interviews to collect data (3mks)
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- (a)Name TWO earthquake zones of the world (2mks)
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(b). Identify THREE causes of earthquakes (3mks)
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- (a). apart from deep shaft mining, name THREE other underground mining methods (3mks)
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(b). State TWO factors influencing the exploitation of minerals (2mks)
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- (a). Differentiate between extrusive vulcanicity and intrusive vulcanicity (4mks)
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(b). State TWO significance of vulcanicity to human activity (2mks)
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- (a). Outline THREE characteristic of modified equatorial climate of the coast (3mks)
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(b). Name THREE physical features that can be interpreted on photographs (3mks)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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