It is based on the fact that some of the radioactive isotope of Potassium, Potassium-40 (K-40) ,decays to the gas Argon as Argon-40 (Ar-40). By comparing the proportion of K-40 to Ar-40 in a sample of volcanic rock, and knowing the decay rate of K-40, the date that the rock formed can be determined.
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What remedies have third world countries adopted in order to overcome the problem of food shortage
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What remedies have third world countries adopted in order to overcome the problem of food shortage?
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Identify five reasons why Nabongo Mumia led the Wanga in collaborating with the British.
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Identify five reasons why Nabongo Mumia led the Wanga in collaborating with the British.
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State three economic factors that led to the migration of Kenyan communities before the colonial period.
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State three economic factors that led to the migration of Kenyan communities before the colonial period.
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State two situations that may lead to removal of a Governor from office.
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State two situations that may lead to removal of a Governor from office.
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Name the legislative representative of a county in Kenya today.
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Name the legislative representative of a county in Kenya today.
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Under which circumstance did Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi assume the presidency of Kenya in 1978?
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Under which circumstance did Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi assume the presidency of Kenya in 1978?
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State two grievances that were raised by the Kavirondo Taxpayers Association.
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State two grievances that were raised by the Kavirondo Taxpayers Association.
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Who was the first Kenyan to receive a university degree?
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Who was the first Kenyan to receive a university degree?
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Give two ways in which the colonial land policies undermined African farming.
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Give two ways in which the colonial land policies undermined African farming.
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State two objectives of education that was offered by missionaries in Kenya during the colonial
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State two objectives of education that was offered by missionaries in Kenya during the colonial
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Name the company the British used to establish its colonial rule in Kenya.
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Name the company the British used to establish its colonial rule in Kenya.
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What was the main achievement of John Ludwig Krapf as an explorer in Kenya.
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What was the main achievement of John Ludwig Krapf as an explorer in Kenya.
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State one environmental factor that made the cushites migrate from their homeland to settle in
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State one environmental factor that made the cushites migrate from their homeland to settle in
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Give two ways through which archaeologists obtain information on the history of Kenya.
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Give two ways through which archaeologists obtain information on the history of Kenya.
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State three factors which determine the constitution of a country.
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State three factors which determine the constitution of a country.
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Describe steps taken in conflict resolution.
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Give three conditions to be fulfilled for one to become a Kenyan citizen by Registration.
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Give three conditions to be fulfilled for one to become a Kenyan citizen by Registration.
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Give six roles played by Wangari Maathai in promoting democracy in Kenya.
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Give six roles played by Wangari Maathai in promoting democracy in Kenya.
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Why did the British use direct rule in administering most parts of Kenya.
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Why did the British use direct rule in administering most parts of Kenya.
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Explain the social organization of Borana during the pre- colonial period.
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Explain the social organization of Borana during the pre- colonial period.
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