i) A solfatara is an outlet/fumarole which emits gases which are mainly sulphurous compounds from underground. v (1 mk)
ii) Active volcano- This is a volcano which has erupted or is thought to have erupted within recent time (500 years ago).
Dormant volcano- This refers to a volcano that has not been known to erupt and yet is not thought to be extinct and still shows some limited activity in the form of fumaroles.
Extinct volcano- This refers to a volcano that shows no sign of further eruption and much of the original structure or appearance may have been destroyed by denudation
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Form three students of Kipsis High School plan to carry out field work on rocks in the Mt. Elgon Sub-county.(i) List two activities they...
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Form three students of Kipsis High School plan to carry out field work on rocks in the Mt. Elgon Sub-county.
(i) List two activities they may carry out as they prepare.
(ii) Why would they need to carry a hammer and polythene bag?
(iii) State any two problems they are likely to encounter while in the field.
(iv) Give two reasons why they will need a map of the area of study
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November 24, 2017
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(a) What is a ‘nunatak’?
(b) State two processes by which ice may move.
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(a) What is a ‘nunatak’?
(b) State two processes by which ice may move.
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November 24, 2017
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(a) List two theories which explain the formation of Fold Mountains.
(b) A part from Fold Mountains, name three other features which result from folding.
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(a) List two theories which explain the formation of Fold Mountains.
(b) A part from Fold Mountains, name three other features which result from folding.
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November 24, 2017
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Outline the features developing on submerged highland coasts
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Outline the features developing on submerged highland coasts.
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November 23, 2017
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a) (i). Define fish farming.
(ii). Name three major areas where fish farming is practiced in Kenya.
(b) Explain how the following factors influence fishing.
(i) Presence of...
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a) (i). Define fish farming.
(ii). Name three major areas where fish farming is practiced in Kenya.
(b) Explain how the following factors influence fishing.
(i) Presence of ocean currents.
(ii) Nature of the coastline.
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November 21, 2017
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Use the map below to answer the question that follow
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Use the map below to answer the question that follow
(i)Name the minerals mined in areas marked A and D
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(iii)List two uses of the mineral mined in region A
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November 21, 2017
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Give the similarities of fishing in Kenya and Japan
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Give the similarities of fishing in Kenya and Japan
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November 21, 2017
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Give the differences between softwood in Kenya and Canada
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Give the differences between softwood in Kenya and Canada
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November 21, 2017
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Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions below
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Use the map of Kenya below to answer questions below
(i)Name the forest reserves marked J,K and L.
(ii)Explain four factors that favour the growth of natural forest in the area marked J
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November 20, 2017
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The diagram below represents a sketch map of the Great lakes and St. Lawrence seaway.Use it to answer the questions below.
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The diagram below represents a sketch map of the Great lakes and St. Lawrence seaway.Use it to answer the questions below.
Name (i)canals marked N and Q
(ii)The lakes marked O
(iii)The ports marked M
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November 20, 2017
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The diagram below represents underground features in limestone area.use it to answer questions that follow.
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The diagram below represents underground features in limestone area.use it to answer questions that follow.
(i)Name the features marked D,E and F
(ii)Describe how feature marked G is formed.
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November 20, 2017
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Study the diagram below and answer the question below
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Study the diagram below and answer the question below
Name features marked Z,Q and M
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November 20, 2017
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Suppose you intend to carry out a field study of the Mau forest.
(i) Mention two preparations you would do before the actual field study.
(ii) List...
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Suppose you intend to carry out a field study of the Mau forest.
(i) Mention two preparations you would do before the actual field study.
(ii) List two problems facing the Mau forest you would discover.
(iii) Suggest two solutions you would recommend to solve the above problems.
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November 20, 2017
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(a ) Name three types of desert surfaces (b) Explain three processes through which wind erode the desert surfaces
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(a) Name three types of desert surfaces.
(b) Explain three processes through which wind erode the desert surfaces.
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November 20, 2017
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Explain two positive significance of features found in Limestone areas.
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Explain two positive significance of features found in Limestone areas.
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November 20, 2017
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(i) Describe three main characteristics of the tropical rain forest (ii) State three uses of Savannah vegetation.
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(i) Describe three main characteristics of the tropical rainforest.
(ii) State three uses of Savannah vegetation.
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November 20, 2017
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Explain how the following factors affect vegetation type and distribution (i) Aspect (ii) Biotic factors
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Explain how the following factors affect vegetation type and distribution.
i. Aspect
ii. Biotic factors
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November 20, 2017
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Explain five positive significance of Vulcanicity to Human activities.
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Explain five positive significance of Vulcanicity to Human activities.
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November 20, 2017
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(a) Name two spheres of external structure of the earth (b) State two characteristics of the inner core.
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(a) Name two spheres of external structure of the earth.
(b) State two characteristics of the inner core.
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November 19, 2017
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State two factors that may make the data collected from a school weather station to be inaccurate.
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State two factors that may make the data collected from a school weather station to be inaccurate.
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November 19, 2017
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