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KCSE Geography Paper 1 2007 Section A Question 2. (a) Name two types of the coastal deltas
(b) State two conditions that lead to deposition of silt at the mouth of a river
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KCSE Geography Paper 1 2007 Section A Question 1. (a) State two effects of the rotation of the earth
(b) Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow(i) Which movement of the earth is represented by the diagram?
(ii) Give two effects of the movement represented by the diagram
​Study the map provided. (Yimbo 1:50,000 sheet 115/1) and answer the following questions18/2/2021
KCSE Geography Paper 1 1999 Section B Question 6 with Answers.
Study the map provided. (Yimbo 1:50,000 sheet 115/1) and answer the following questions(a) (i) What is the bearing of the air photo principal point in the grid square 3274 from the trigonometrical station in the grid square 2778?
(i) 129 + 1 128 to 130
(ii) Give the latitudinal extent of the area covered by the map0000 – 00150 (south) 15 (b) Draw square 15 cm x 15 cm to represent the area bounded by the Easting 12 and 20 and the Northings 90 and 99
KCSE Geography Paper 1 1999 Section A Question 5 with Answers.
The diagram below represents a coastal land form(a) Name the features marked X and Y
(b) State three conditions necessary for the formation of a sand spit.
KCSE Geography Paper 1 2008 Section B Question 10. a) The diagram below shows a breaking sea wave.i) Name the features marked M, N, and P.
ii) Describe the process through which a crag and tail is formed.
KCSE Geography Paper 1 2008 Section B Question 9. a) i) Describe how ice is formed on a high mountain.
ii) Apart from a valley glacier, name two types of ice masses found on Mountains in East Africa.
b) Explain how the movement of a valley glacier is influenced by the following factors: (i) Temperature
KCSE Geography Paper 1 2008 Section B Question 8. a) i) Name two sources of rivers.
ii) The diagram below shows the three stages of the long profile of a river.KCSE Geography Paper 1 2008 Section B Question 7. a) Differentiate between magma and lava.
b) The diagram below shows some intrusive volcanic features.Name the features marked E, f and G.
KCSE Geography Paper 1 2008 Section B Question 6. a) Study the map of Kericho 1:50,000 provided and answer the following questions. |
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a) Give two examples of non-metallic minerals.
- Coal, Nitrates, graphite, sulfur, potash.
- Asbestors, Sodium, diamond, silicon.
- Petroleum.
- Fluorspar.
b) Why is industrial diamond used in shaping hard stones and metals?
- Because it is the hardest mineral/it does not break easily.
a) The diagram below shows a Six’s Thermometer. Name the parts marked P, Q and R.
- P: Mercury.
- Q: Alcohol.
- R: Metal index.
b) The table below shows temperature readings at a weather station for one week
Calculate the following:
i) The diurnal range of temperature for Tuesday:
- (i) the diurnal range of temperature for Tuesday.
- 27 – 18 = 9C
ii) The mean temperature for Saturday.
a) Give three reasons why it is necessary to study the plate tectonics theory.
- It explains the current position of the continents/ theory of continental drift.
- It enables one to understand the creation of structural landforms.
- It explains the destruction of structural landforms.
- It helps one to understand how the earth maintains balance/isostasy.
- It explains the causes of earthquakes/ volcanicity.
b) Name two types of tectonic plate boundaries
- Divergency /extension/constructive.
- Converging/compressional/destructive.
- Transform/conservative.
The diagram below represents underground features in a limestone area. Use it to answer question (a)
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The diagram below represents underground features in a limestone area. Use it to answer question (a)
(a) (i) Name the features marked X, V and W
- X-Stalactite
- V-Stalagmite
- W-Cave
(ii) Describe how the feature marked Y is formed
- Solution of solution carbonate trickles down slowly through the roof of a cave/ cavern
- Solution droplets hang on the roof of the cave
- Water evaporates and calcium carbonate it is precipitated
- The precipitated calcium carbonate gradually builds downwards over a period of time as the solution continues to drip from the roof. This forms a stalactite
- The solution splashes on the floor and water evaporates
- The calcium carbonate in it precipitates and gradually builds upwards to form a stalagmite.
- Over time, the stalactite and the stalagmite join to form a pillar/ column
(a) (i) Apart from Bird’s Foot delta, name two other types of coastal deltas
- Arcuate delta
- Estuarine delta
- Cuspate delta
(ii) Draw a diagram to show a Bird’s foot delta
(iii) Describe how a Bird’s Foot delta is formed
- It forms at river where waves, tides and currents are very week
- Deposition of large amounts of fine sediments occurs at the river mouth
- The deposits block the channel of the river
- The river divides into few distributaries
- Each distributary’s continues to deposit its load maintaining levees as it extends into the sea.
- Some distributaries extended further than others creating the shape of a bird’s foot
(a) (i) Name three types of faults
- Normal fault
- Reverse fault
- Tear/ shear fault/ slip/ transform/ wrench/ strike slip
- Thrust fault
- Ant clinical fault
(ii) Apart from compressional forces, explain two other processes that may cause faulting
- Faulting may be caused by force acting horizontally away from each other which cause tension in the crystal rocks. Due to tensional forces the rocks stretch and fracture causing faults
- Faulting may occur where horizontal forces act parallel to each other in the opposite/ same direction resulting in shearing
- Faulting may also occur due to vertical movements which may exert a strain in the rocks making them to fracture.
Study the map of Belgut 1: 50, 000 ( Sheet 117/ 3) provided and answer the following questions.
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(a) (i) Name the three districts crossed by the all- weather road ( bound surface) in the north – western part of the map extract
- Kisumu district
- Homa bay
- Kericho
(ii)Using the marginal information, give the magnetic variation of the area when the map extract was drawn.
(iii)Measure the shortest distance along the loose surface road from the junction at Murumbasi (grid reference 286548) to the school at Chebirbei grid reference 344518). Give your answer in kilometers
- 8.4 – 8.6 km
The diagram below shows a hydrological cycle.
(a) (i) What do the arrows labeled K, L, and M on the cycle represent?
- K-Radiation/ half from the sun/ sun’s rays/ in solution
- L-Percolation/ Underground water
- M-Evapotranspiration / Evaporation/ water vapour
(ii) Explain three factors that influence the occurrence of surface run- off
- Amount of water/ nature of rainfall- there should be sufficient rainfall to make the soil saturated in order to allow the excess water to flow on the surface/ intense rainfall accelerates the rate of surface run off be steep 15
- Gradient of the land- The gradient of the slope should be steep to allow flow of water by gravity
- Nature of rocks/ soils- The rocks/ soil should be responsible to allow for limited infiltration and percolation for the excess water to form surface run- off
- Water table/ level of saturation – the water table should be high to reduce infiltration and allows surface run- off
(b) (i) What is mass wasting?
- It is the movement of weathered/ rock material down the slope under the influence of gravity
The diagram below shows some types of folds. Use it to answer question (a)
(a) Name the type of folds marked E, F, and G
- E-Overfold
- F-Recumbent fold
- G-Over thrust fold/ Nape
(b) In which countries are the following fold mountains found?
- (i)Andes- Chile/ Peru/ Bolivia/ Argentina/ Equador
- (ii)Cape Ranges – South Africa
- (iii)Alps – Austria/ Switzerland/ Italy/ France
(a) Outline the steps followed when measuring humidity using a hygrometer
- Read ( and record) Temperature of the West bulb thermometer
- Read (and record) the temperature of dry bulb thermometer
- Calculate the difference in temperature reading of wet and dry thermometers.
- Use the conversation scale o determine the humidity/ interpretation of the temperature differences.
(b) Give two factors that influence relative humidity
- Distance from large water bodies/ sea
- Altitude
- Natural vegetation/ forests
- Latitude
- Temperature
(a) What is a line of longitude?
- Line based on It is the angular distance of a place east or west of the Prime Meridian (0°) it is an imaginary line which is drawn on a map from Prime Meridian (0°)
(b) What is the local time at Alexandra 30°E when the local time at Malindi 40°E is 12.00 noon?
- The differences in degree of longitude between Alexandra and Malindi is 40° - 30° = 10°
- The difference in time between 10 longitudes is 4 minutes
- So the total difference in time between the two towns is 10° x 4 minutes = 40 minutes.
- Alexandria is west of Malindi so it is behind in time by 40 minutes
- Therefore, the local time at Alexandria is 12.00 – 40 minutes = 11. 20 am
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