Form 4 Geography Question Paper

Form 4 Geography

Course:Geography

Exam Year:2012

ST. BERNARD SECONDARY SCHOOL
END OF TERM IN EXAMINATION
FORM 4
GEOGRAPHY
PAPER 1
1.a) Outline four evidences supporting the continental drift theory. (4 mks)

b) Describe the formation of the rift valley by tensional forces. (4 mks)

2.a) Explain the four causes of earthquakes. (8 mks)

b)
Months J F M A M J J A S O N D
Rainfall (mm) 18 38 66 127 114 84 112 104 69 56 38 31
Temperature (c) 19 20 20 18 20 19 19 18 18 18 18 18

i) Using the above statistical data, draw a combined line and bar graphs to represent the data. (8 mks)

ii) Interpreted the graphs above. (4 mks)

iii) Outline two advantages and two disadvantages of the above method of statistical data presentation (2mks)

3. a) Form four student conducted a field study on Karura Forest.
i) State four objectives for your study.
ii) Formulate two null and two substantive hypotheses for your study.
iii) What follow up activities would you undertake after the study? (10mks)

4. a) Describe the Formation of Pyramid peaks and arêtes
(6mks)

b) State any four factors affecting the occurrence of underground water. (2mks)

5. a)Describe how it is formed using a well labeled diagram.(8mks)

SECTION B (Choose any two)
6. a)Apart from the North-East Atlantic fishing ground, name Three other major fishing grounds of the world. (3mks)

b) Explain four factors that favor fishing in the North-East Atlantic fishing ground. (8mks)

c) Describe the following methods of fishing.
i) Trawling
(4mks)

ii) Drifting (4mks)

d) Give the differences between fishing in Kenya and fishing in Japan. (3mks)

7. a)Name five ways used to reclaim land in Kenya. (5mks)

b) Explain four factors that have favored the location of Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme. (8mks)

c) Give five benefits of Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme. (5mks)

d) Describe processing of cocoa (4mks)

8. a) Explain how the following factors influence mining.
i) Capital. (3mks)

ii) Value of mineral. (3mks)

b) Name four methods of underground mining. (4mks)

c) Explain the factors which influence the occurrence of minerals. (8mks)

d) Explain how Diamond is processed. (4mks)

9. a)Name three main areas where Tropical forests are found. (3mks)

b) Explain five problems facing forestry in Kenya. (10mks)

c) Explain the reasons why tropical hardwoods are difficult to exploit. (7mks)

d) State two factors favoring the development of softwood in Kenya. (2mks)

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