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Explain the following:
(a) River basin
(b) Watershed
(c) Catchment area
(d) River regime
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June 7, 2019
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In what ways can we sustain the process of the hydrological cycle?
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June 7, 2019
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What is cryosphere?
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June 7, 2019
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Explain factors that influence percolation of water.
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June 7, 2019
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List eight major indigenous tree species in West Africa.
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June 7, 2019
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Explain three reasons why only a small part of Kenya is forested.
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June 7, 2019
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Name two industries associated with forestry.
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June 7, 2019
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Name areas where coniferous forests are found.
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June 7, 2019
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How do the following factors influence distribution of vegetation in Kenya.
(i) Variation in rainfall
(ii) Variation of temperature
(iii) Variation of altitude/relief.
(iv) Aspect
(v) Soil
(vi) Human activities
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June 7, 2019
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Explain three measures that the Kenyan government has taken to reduce the decline of natural vegetation cover.
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June 7, 2019
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Name the temperate grasslands found in the following countries:
• Canada
• Russia
• Australia
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June 7, 2019
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What is isothermal layer?
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June 7, 2019
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How does clearance of vegetation cause climate change?
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June 7, 2019
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Explain how the following factors influence climate
(i) Altitude
(ii) Distance from the sea
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June 7, 2019
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The table below represents rainfall and temperature figures for a town in Africa. Use it to answer the questions that follow
(a) Calculate the annual range of temperature for the town
(b) Calculate the total annual rainfall for the town.
(c) State two characteristics of the climate experienced in the town.
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June 7, 2019
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Distinguish between seismograph and seismogram.
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June 7, 2019
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Give two effects of earthquakes in built up areas.
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June 7, 2019
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Give two of escarpments in East Africa.
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June 7, 2019
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Name two examples of Horst Mountains in East Africa.
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June 7, 2019
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Explain formation of Fold Mountains by contraction theory.
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June 7, 2019
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Fill in the table provided details on age, period and features formed in each named orogenies.
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June 7, 2019
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Differentiate between foreland and back land.
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June 7, 2019
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Differentiate between limb and axis in relation to folding.
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June 7, 2019
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Explain the meaning of compressional boundaries.
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June 7, 2019
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State two advantages of studying landforms through field work.
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June 7, 2019
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How would students in your school prepare themselves for study of landforms in your district?
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June 7, 2019
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Name one fold mountain in;
(i) Asia
(ii) North America
(iii) South America
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June 7, 2019
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Draw a diagram to show a simple fold and on it mark and name,
(i) An anticline.
(ii) A limb.
(iii) A syncline
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June 7, 2019
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Explain what you understand by each of the following:
(i) Earth movements.
(ii) Internal land forming processes.
(iii) External land forming processes.
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June 7, 2019
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Explain diamond and gold in South Africa under following headings:
- Occurrence
- Extraction
- Benefits to the economy
- Problems
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June 7, 2019