- High demand for hard wood has led to over exploitation
- Population pressure on land has led to increased cutting of trees to provide land for farming and settlement
- The time taken for the hardwood trees to mature does not match the rate at which they are being exploited.
- Frequent fire outbreaks caused by honey harvesters and charcoal burners. Leads to a lot of destruction
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Name two rift systems in Africa
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Name two rift systems in Africa.
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Describe the characteristics of the following layers of the earth’s structure
(i) Lithosphere (crust)
(ii) The core
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Describe the characteristics of the following layers of the earth’s structure
(i) Lithosphere (crust)
(ii) The core
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What is physical environment?
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What is physical environment?
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Describe the measures which should be taken by the Kenyan government to control effects of industrialization.
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Describe the measures which should be taken by the Kenyan government to control effects of industrialization.
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Give four reasons why Kenya should become an industrialized country as per the vision 2030.
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Give four reasons why Kenya should become an industrialized country as per the vision 2030.
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Draw a sketch map of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. On it mark and name the following:-
- Lakes Michigan and Ontario.
- Ports...
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Draw a sketch map of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. On it mark and name the following:-
- Lakes Michigan and Ontario.
- Ports Duluth and Chicago.
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Outline three benefits derived from the construction of Nairobi-Thika super highway.
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Outline three benefits derived from the construction of Nairobi-Thika super highway.
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Draw an outline map of Kenya.
On it mark and name the following:-
- Marsabit game reserve.
- Dodori game reserve.
- Aberdare National park.
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Draw an outline map of Kenya.
On it mark and name the following:-
- Marsabit game reserve.
- Dodori game reserve.
- Aberdare National park.
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The table below shows countries X, Y and Z sugarcane production in 1000 tonnes from 1976-1980.
(i) Draw comparative bar graph to represent the data.
(ii) State...
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The table below shows countries X, Y and Z sugarcane production in 1000 tonnes from 1976-1980.
(i) Draw comparative bar graph to represent the data.
(ii) State two advantages of using comparative bar graph to represent geographical data.
(iii) Which of the three countries had the highest sugarcane production in percentage increase between the
period 1976-1980?
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Give three physical conditions that favour maize cultivation in Nakuru county in Kenya.
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Give three physical conditions that favour maize cultivation in Nakuru county in Kenya.
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Study the world map below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) (i) Name the climatic region marked B and D.
(ii)...
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Study the world map below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) (i) Name the climatic region marked B and D.
(ii) Name the ocean currents marked C and A.
(b) Describe the characteristics of the vegetation marked T.
(c) Explain how the vegetation in the area marked B adapt itself to the climatic conditions.
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Name two main seasons caused by the revolution of the earth.
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Name two main seasons caused by the revolution of the earth.
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The diagram below shows relief rainfall.
(i) Name the areas marked X and Y.
(ii) State three characteristics of the region marked Y.
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The diagram below shows relief rainfall.
(i) Name the areas marked X and Y.
(ii) State three characteristics of the region marked Y.
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Name three countries where the Trans-African railway line is not completed.
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Name three countries where the Trans-African railway line is not completed.
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The map below shows the proposed Trans-African railway and the Great North road.
Name the towns marked J, K and L on Great North road.
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The map below shows the proposed Trans-African railway and the Great North road.
Name the towns marked J, K and L on Great North road.
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State three evidences of soil creep in a given area.
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State three evidences of soil creep in a given area.
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State two ways in which downwash occurs.
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State two ways in which downwash occurs.
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Use the table below to answer the following question
Transport value output 2006-2009 minimum in Kenya
a)i) Draw a comparative bar graph for the Road, Air and...
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Use the table below to answer the following question
Transport value output 2006-2009 minimum in Kenya
a)i) Draw a comparative bar graph for the Road, Air and Railway transport between the year 2006-
2009
ii) Analyze and interpret the graph you have drawn
b) Calculate the total transport for the year 2008
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Describe how the following lakes were formed
- Lake Masinga
- Lake Kanyaboli
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Describe how the following lakes were formed
- Lake Masinga
- Lake Kanyaboli
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Give two ways in which rivers can improve food security in a region.
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Give two ways in which rivers can improve food security in a region.
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