GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1 - KCSE 2019 MARANDA MOCK EXAMINATION

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SECTION A

  1.  
    1. State two proofs that support the theory of the drifting of continents(2mks)
    2. Define three main boundaries that separate tectonic plates (3mks)
  2.  
    1. Distinguish between an orbit and axis (2mks)
    2. State three proofs that the interior of the earth is still hot (3mks)
  3.  
    1. Give two ways in which wind transports its load (2mks)
    2. State three reasons why action of wind is more effective in hot deserts.(3 marks)
  4.  
    1. Define the term dew point(2mks)
    2. Give three factors which influence the direction of wind (3mks)
  5.  
    1. Name two types of ice masses found on mountains in East Africa(2mks)
    2. Give three characteristics of a pyramidal peak (3mks)

SECTION B
Answer question 6 and any other two questions from this section

  1.  
    1. Study the map of Kitale sheet 75/3(1:50,000) and answer the questions that follows
      1. Give the six figure grid reference of the culvert at the cousins corner (2mks)
      2. Name the three districts represented (3mks)
    2.  
      1. Describe the distribution of settlement in the area covered by the map (4mks)
      2. What evidence exists on the map to show the area has a high agriculture potential  (5mks)
    3.  
      1. Calculate the gradient of the slope between pointM and N(2mks)
      2. Identify the highest point in the area covered by the map (2mks)
    4. Farmers of Delgany farm carried out a study at their colleagues’ farm of longleat estate
      1. State two reasons why they would need the map of kitale(2mks)
      2. Mention two methods they would use to collect data (2mks)
      3. Identify three areas of concern they would be interested in(3mks)
  1. The map below shows some climatic regions of Kenya. Use it to answer question(a)
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    1.  
      1. Name the climatic regions marked X and Y(2mks)
      2. State three characteristics of the climatic region marked Z(3mks)
    2. Explain how each of the following factors influence climate
      1. Altitude(4mks)
      2. Ocean currents(4mks)
    3. What are the negative effects of climate change on physical environment(6mks)
    4. Students visited a weather station to study recording of weather elements.
      1. State three qualities in the construction of a Stevenson screen they would have observed during the study (3mks)
      2. Identify three types of data they are likely to have collected during the study (3mks)
  2.  
    1.  
      1. Name two types of submerged highland coasts (2mks)
      2. Identify two resultant features of the emerged highland coasts. (2mks)
    2. State three factors influencing deposition by ocean waves (3mks)
    3. Describe the formation of the following coastal features
      1. Fringing reef(5mks)
      2. Spit(5mks)
    4. Explain the significance of ocean to human activities(8mks)
  1.  
    1. Describe plucking as a process of glacial erosion (4mks)
    2. Explain three conditions that lead to glacial deposition (6mks)
    3.  
      1. Name three erosional features in glaciated highlands (3mks)
      2. Describe how terminal moraine is formed ( 4mks)
    4. Explain four positive effects of glaciation in lowlands areas (8mks)
  1.  
    1.  
      1. Explain four factors influencing vegetation distribution in Kenya (8mks)
      2. State two major vegetation regions of Kenya (2mks)
    2.  
      1. Describe three characteristics of the tropical rainforest (6mks)
      2. State two problems experienced during the exploitation of the tropical rain forest (2mks)
    3. You are to carry out a field study on vegetation on Mount Kenya
      1. Give two uses of mountain vegetation you are likely to study about (2mks)
      2. State three objectives you would formulate for the study (3mks)
      3. Name two methods you would use to record your data (2mks)
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