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End Of Term One 2018 Form 2 312/1 Geography Paper I Question Paper

End Of Term One 2018 Form 2 312/1 Geography Paper I

Course:Geography

Exam Year:2018

SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAM
END OF TERM ONE 2018 FORM 2
312/1 GEOGRAPHY
PAPER I
TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME ADM CLASS
SECTION A;
Answer all the questions
1. a) State any three reasons why we study geography. (3 marks)

b) Give three forces that are responsible for the spherical shape of the earth. (3 marks)

2. a) State the effect of crossing the international dateline from West to East. (2 marks)

b) Explain the three reasons why the interior of the earth is believed to be still hot. (3 marks)

3. a) State two factors that are considered in locating a weather station. (2 marks)

b) Give any three qualities of a Stevenson screen. (3 marks)

4. a) Differentiate between rotation and revoltion of the earth. (2 marks)

b) State any three effects of rotation of the earth. (3 marks)

5. a) Outline any four ways in which minerals occur. (4 marks)

6. (a) The diagram below represents part of the earth affected by faulting. Name the sections marked A, B, C and D.

(b) (i) With aid of labeled diagrams describe how a Rift Valley is formed by compressional forces. (6mks)

(ii) Name four characteristics of Gregory Rift Valley. (4mks)

(c) Name any three Horst/block Mountains in East Africa. (3mks)

(d) Explain four effects of faulting to physical environment. (8mks)

7. (a) (i) What is mining? (2mks)

(ii) Describe how deep-shaft mining is carried out. (4mks)

(b) Name the method used in mining Trona on:
(i) Lake Magadi in Kenya. (1mk)

(ii) Give three uses of Soda Ash. (3mks)

(iii) Explain three ways in which Trona mining contribute to the economy of Kenya. (6mks)

(c) (i) Name three oil producing countries in the Middle East. (3mks)

(ii) Explain three negative effects of mining on the environment. (6mks)

8. (a) (i) Differentiate between faulting and folding. (2 marks)

(ii) Name two types of folds. (2 marks)

(b) Describe three theories that explain the formation of Fold Mountains. (9 marks)

(b) Students from Kar School intends to conduct a field study on land forms around their school.
(i) State two objectives of their study. (2 marks)

(ii) What is the importance of a reconnaissance trip to the students? (2 marks)

(iii) List any two methods they would use to present their data. (2 marks)

(d) Explain three significance of Fold Mountains. (6 marks)

End Of Term One 2018 Form 2 312/1 Geography Paper I Question Paper

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