- Attacks by pests and diseases which affects their rate of growth.
- Outbreaks of fires especially during the dry season.
- Deforestation due to increased demand for land for farming and
settlement.
- Increased demand for forest product e.g. timber and pulp.
- Need for charcoal and firewood.
- Poor reafforestation programs.
- Illegal logging
- Prolonged drought leads to drying of some trees
- At times government allocates land to private developers
isaacmuthini answered the question on October 12, 2017 at 12:06
-
Give three measures taken by government of Kenya to improve Nomadic Pastoralism
(Solved)
Give three measures taken by government of Kenya to improve Nomadic Pastoralism
Date posted:
October 12, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Explain four significance of desert features to human activities
(Solved)
Explain four significance of desert features to human activities
Date posted:
October 12, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Give six causes of river rejuvenation
(Solved)
Highlight six causes of river rejuvenation
Date posted:
October 12, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Give three ways in which mining derelicts can be rehabilitated
(Solved)
Give three ways in which mining derelicts can be rehabilitated
Date posted:
October 12, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Give three reasons why Tundra region has scanty vegetation
(Solved)
Give three reasons why Tundra region has scanty vegetation
Date posted:
October 11, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Give three characteristics of rift valley lakes within Gregory rift valley
(Solved)
Give three characteristics of rift valley lakes within Gregory rift valley
Date posted:
October 11, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Give three weaknesses of passing star theory of the formation of the earth
(Solved)
Give three weaknesses of passing star theory of the formation of the earth
Date posted:
October 11, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Explain forces that are responsible for the shape of the earth
(Solved)
Explain forces that are responsible for the shape of the earth.
Date posted:
October 11, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
The map below shows some vegetation regions of the world. Use it to answer questions.
(Solved)
The map below shows some vegetation regions of the world. Use it to answer questions.
Name the temperature grasslands marked D, E and F.
Date posted:
October 5, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
The diagram below represents zones of natural vegetation on a mountain in Africa. Use it to answer questions
(Solved)
The diagram below represents zones of natural vegetation on a mountain in Africa. Use it to answer questions
Name the vegetation zones marked W, X and Y.
Date posted:
October 5, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Use the map of Africa below to answer questions
(Solved)
Use the map of Africa below to answer questions
(i) Name the ocean currents marked H, J and K.
(ii) State two effects of a warm ocean current on the adjacent coastlands.
Date posted:
October 5, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
The map below shows some climatic regions of Kenya. Use it to answer questions
(Solved)
The map below shows some climatic regions of Kenya. Use it to answer questions
(i) Name the climatic regions marked X and Y.
(ii) State three characteristics of the climatic region marked Z.
Date posted:
October 5, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Describe any factors influencing the nature and rate of mass movement
(Solved)
Describe any factors influencing the nature and rate of mass movement
Date posted:
October 4, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
State one function of the county governor in Kenya
(Solved)
State one function of the county governor in Kenya
Date posted:
October 4, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
State 3 significance of fishing to the economy of Kenya.
(Solved)
State 3 significance of fishing to the economy of Kenya.
Date posted:
October 4, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Compare fishing in Kenya and Japan under the following sub-headings: (i) fishing ground (ii) climate
(Solved)
Compare fishing in Kenya and Japan under the following sub-headings:
i) fishing ground
ii) climate
Date posted:
October 4, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Describe the following methods of fishing:(i) drifting (ii) purse seine
(Solved)
Describe the following methods of fishing:
i) drifting
ii) purse seine
Date posted:
October 4, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Explain four physical factors that favour fishing in the north West pacific fishing ground.
(Solved)
Explain four physical factors that favour fishing in the north West pacific fishing ground.
Date posted:
October 4, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Name two countries found in the north West pacific fishing ground.
(Solved)
Name two countries found in the north West pacific fishing ground.
Date posted:
October 4, 2017
.
Answers (1)
-
Compare wheat farming in Kenya and Canada under the following headings: (i) cultivation (ii) harvesting (iii) marketing
(Solved)
Compare wheat farming in Kenya and Canada under the following headings:
- cultivation
- harvesting
- marketing
Date posted:
October 4, 2017
.
Answers (1)