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 Name______________________________________________________Adm No_________

Date______________________________________ Signature_________________

END OF TERM EXAMINATION 

FORM THREE

BUSINESS STUDIES.

TIME: 2HRS

INSTRUCTIONS.

  1. a) Write your name, class and admission number in the spaces provided above.
  2. b) Answer all the questions.
  3. c) Answers must be written in black or blue pen.

 

For Examiners use only.

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Candidate score                              

 

 

Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Candidate score                    
 

 

1). Highlight four challenges posed by a rapidly increasing population                                          (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2). Outline four ways in which consumers may benefit from warehousing                                     (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3).  Highlight four circumstances under which a cheque may be used as a means of payment (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4). Outline four characteristic of basic human wants                                                                       (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5). Highlight four benefits that accrue to a firm that files it’s documents properly                                    (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6). Outline four methods of government involvement in business.                                                  (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7). Outline four qualities of a good sales person                                                                               (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8). The figure below shows a decrease in demand for a certain commodity from DoDo to D1D1 . State four possible causes that might have led to this situation                                                                    (4mks)

 

 

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9). The participants in a two-sector economy are households and firms identify the relevant participant in each of the statements given below.

Statement Participant
a). Payment for goods and services  
b). sale of factors of production  
c). payment for  factors of production  
d). Sale of goods and services  

10). Outline four reasons why a firm may remain small                                                                  (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

11). Outline four types of business resources                                                                                   (4mks).

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

12). Highlight four advantages of using radio calls as a means of communication                         (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

13).   Outline any four circumstances under which a firm may acquire monopoly power              (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

14).Identify the production activity associated with each of the following types of utility            (4mks).

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

15). Outline four features of a private limited company                                                                  (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

16). Outline four factors that may make a producer to by-pass the wholesaler when distributing goods

(4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

17). Unemployment is a major problem that the Kenyan government is working to eradicate. Highlight any four ways that the government may adopt to reduce the level of unemployment               (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

18). List any four sources of business ideas                                                                                      (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

  1. Four businesses A, B C and D have their assets, liabilities and capital as shown in the table  below . Find the values of W, X, Y and Z                                                                                                       (4mks)
Item Business A Business B Business C Business D
Assets 800,000 X 1,500,000 Z
Capital 620,000 940,000 Y 200,000
Liabilities W 500,000 450,000 600,000

20). Kiogora started a Kinyozi in January 2018 and in April 2019, he closed down the Kinyozi. Highlight any four factors that may have led to this                                                                                  (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

21).Nyaboke intends to transport her bananas from Kisii to Nairobi. Outline any four factors she should consider when choosing a means of transport to use                                                                  (4mks).

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

22). Kanyakine enterprises acquired a building valued at shs. 1,000,000 on 1st January 2007. The building was insured with two insurance companies, Zebra and Simba for shs. 600,000 and shs.400,000respectively.Inmay 2007,the building was damaged by fire causing Kanyakine enterprises to suffer a loss of 20% of the value of the building. Determine the compensation made by simba and zebra to cover the loss.                                                                                                                                       (4mks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23). Outline four factors that influence the location of a firm                                                         (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

 

 

24). Highlight any four factors that may cause the supply curve to shift to the right                      (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

25). List four types of utility                                                                                                             (4mks)

  1. a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

BUSINESS STUDIES

MARKING SCHEME

  1. Challenges of rapidly increasing population
  2. Low living standards.
  3. Low capital formation.
  4. Increase in the level of unemployment.
  5. Problems of land fragmentation which results in low production.
  6. Increase in dependency ratio.
  7. Increase in social problems e.g. prostitution.
  8. High expenditure on imports.
  9. Use of human labour instead of machine labour
  10. Ways in which consumers may benefit from warehousing.
  11. It helps maintain/improve quality of goods.
  12. Ensure constant supply of goods.
  13. Preparation of goods for sale.
  14. Availability of seasonally produced goods.
  15. Stabilizes prices of goods
  16. Creates time utility.
  17. Availing variety of goods.
  18. Providing security to goods
  19. Providing safety/avoiding damage to goods.
  20. Enables goods to be inspected.

Any 4×1= 4mks)

  1. Circumstances under which a cheque is appropriate as a means of payment.
  2. Where the amount of money involved is large.
  3. Where the policy of the business demands so.
  4. Where the cheque is the only means of payment available.
  5. Where there is need to avoid risks associated with other means of payment.

Any 4×1 = 4mk

  1. Characteristics of Basic human wants.
  2. One cannot do without them.
  3. They are felt needs.
  4. They cannot be postponed.
  5. They are satisfied before secondary wants.
  6. They are universal. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Benefits of proper filing.
  2. Vital documents will be kept for future reference.
  3. Easy retrieval and accessibility of documents.
  4. Economic use of available space.
  5. Documents are kept safe from damage.
  6. Limit accessibility of documents to only authorized person.
  7. May help the organization to keep some documents for the length of time as specified in law.
  8. Keep the documents neat.
  9. Documents are secured from loss. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Methods of Government involvement in business.
  4. Trade promotion.
  5. Provision of public utilities.
  6. Provision of a viable working environment. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Qualities of a good sales person.
  2. Has adequate product knowledge.
  3. Is a good communicator.
  4. Is sensitive to customer needs/ability to assess customer’s psychology.
  5. High sense of integrity/honesty.
  6. Is presentable/neat and well groomed.
  7. Is persuasive/convincing.
  8. Has a high level of commitment/hardworking.
  9. Good listener.
  10. Good command of the language.
  11. Polite/courteous/relates well with customers.
  12. Persistent/patient. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Possible causes that may have led to this situation.
  2. Unfavorable seasonal changes.
  3. A fall in household income.
  4. Expected fall in the price of the product.
  5. A fall in the price of substitutes.
  6. Negative change in taste/preference/fashion.
  7. Unfavorable terms of payment (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

 

 

  1. a) Households.
  2. b) Households.
  3. c) Firms.
  4. d) Firms (any 4×1= 4mks)

 

  1. Reasons why a firm may remain small.
  2. When the target market is small.
  3. Limited production capacity.
  4. Nature of the product.e.g. Personalized services to ensure customer satisfaction e.g barber shop.
  5. Owners decision to remain small.
  6. Inadequate appropriate technology.
  7. It is flexible.
  8. For fast decision making.
  9. Need for secrecy.
  10. Are easier to manage.
  11. To have personal touch with the customers, (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Types of business resources.
  2. Human resources.
  3. Physical resources.
  4. Financial resources.
  5. Technology resources. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Advantages of radio call.
  2. Immediate feedback is given.
  3. Fast to send urgent messages.
  4. Suitable for remote areas.
  5. It can be used for short and long distances.
  6. It has a personal appeal. (any 4×1 = 4mks)
  7. Circumstance under which a firm may acquire monopoly power.
  8. If a firm has secretive production technique.
  9. When a firm has a control over strategic input/raw materials.
  10. If the venture requires large capital.
  11. If the firm enjoys substantial economies of scale.
  12. If the firm is set up as state monopoly/given exclusive legal rights of production.
  13. When firm merge/amalgamate/combines.
  14. If the market is best served by one firm more economically.
  15. When the firm has a patent right/copy right. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

14 a) Ware housing/storage.

  1. b) Transport/distribution.
  2. c) Manufacturing/processing/construction.
  3. d) Trade/exchange. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Features of a private LTD company.
  2. Must have at least one director.
  3. Shares are not freely transferable.
  4. Public is not allowed to subscribe to their shares.
  5. Minimum membership is two.
  6. Can start trading on receiving certificate of incorporation.
  7. No need to have authorized minimum share capital.
  8. Maximum membership is 50. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Factors that may make a producer to by-pass the wholesaler when distributing goods.
  2. When producer has his/her retail outlet.
  3. When dealing with perishable goods like bread which requires shorter channel.
  4. When dealing with technical goods which require elaborate after sale service.
  5. Where the consumers and retailers are buying in large quantity.
  6. Where there is a need to keep the prices of goods low.
  7. If market spread is geographically limited.
  8. Where government policy dictates.
  9. When producer has enough storage facilities.
  10. Where goods are produced according to customers specifications.
  11. When the producer is able to promote his/her product.
  12. Where the producer has enough capital.
  13. Where the producer does not prepare goods for sale. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Ways of reducing level of unemployment in Kenya.
  2. Expanding market for goods and services.
  3. Exporting, surplus manpower.
  4. Encouraging self-employment/entrepreneurship.
  5. Imparting right skills through education and training.
  6. Creating conducive environment for private sector.
  7. Controlling population.
  8. Increasing capital expenditure e.g. through infrastructure and irrigation schemes.
  9. Delocalization of firms.
  10. Diversification of economic activities.
  11. Utilization of local resources.
  12. Establishment of more labour-intensive industries. (any 4×1 = 4mks)
  13. Source of Business ideas.
  14. Reading magazines, newspapers and journals.
  15. Listening to what people say/complaints.
  16. Conducting surveys.
  17. Recycling waste products.
  18. Spotting a market gap.
  19. From vocational training and experience.
  20. From hobbies
  21. Form shows and exhibitions. (any 4×1 = 4mk

 

  • a) W – 180,000
  1. b) X – 1440,000
  2. c) Y – 1050,000
  3. d) Z – 800,000 (4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Causes of business failure.
  2. Poor location that makes the business inaccessible.
  3. Stiff competition from other business.
  4. Inadequate finance to meet the obligations of the business.
  5. Lack of commitment to business.
  6. Improper management practices.
  7. Poor customer relations.
  8. Inappropriate pricing
  9. Political instability/wars.
  10. Poor market/low demand. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Factors to consider when choosing a means of transport.
  2. Nature /type of goods to be transported.
  3. Cost of the means.
  4. Urgency/speed.
  5. Reliability of the means.
  6. Distance to be covered.
  9. Value of the goods/services.
  11. Availability of the means.
  13. Volume/quantity of goods and services.
  14. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Compensation = sum insured x actual loss

Value of the property.

Actual loss = 20/100 x 1000,000√

=200,000√

Contribution by

  1. Zebra = 600,000 x 200,000 √= 120,000√

1000,000√

  1. Simba = 400,000 √x 200,000 = 80,000√

1000,000√

8 x ½    = 4mks

  1. Factors to consider when locating a business organization.
  2. Nearness to raw materials.
  3. Supply of labour.
  4. Nearness to the market.
  5. Availability of social amenities.
  6. Availability of auxiliary services.
  7. Nearness to fuel and power.
  8. Nearness to water source.
  9. Good transport network
  10. Government policy.
  11. Availability of security services
  12. Availability of room for expansion.
  13. Favouralbe climatic conditions. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Factors that may cause the supply curve to shift to the right.
  2. Reduced cost of production.
  3. Bumper harvest/favorable climatic conditions/in season.
  4. Increase in prices of jointly produced goods.
  5. Government incentives to producers eg subsidies.
  6. Entry of new firm into the market.
  7. Improved production methods.
  8. Reduced incidences of industrial strikes.
  9. Availability of enough factors of production.
  10. Future expectations of fall in prices.
  11. Reduced prices of competitively produced goods.
  12. Future expectation of increase in quantity supplied in the market.
  13. Enough time. (any 4×1 = 4mks)

 

  1. Types of utilities
  2. Place utility.
  3. Time utility
  4. Possession utility.
  5. Form utility. (any 4×1 = 4mks)
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GEOGRAPHY FORM 3 END TERM EXAMS PLUS ANSWERS FREE

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Name___________________________________________________AdmNo:_____________

Date__________________________________________Sign_______________

END OF TERM  EXAMINATION 

FORM THREE

GEOGRAPHY

TIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

a). Write your name, class and Admission number in the spaces provided above.

b).Answer all the questions

c). All answers must be written in the space provided in this booklet.

  1. a) What is the difference between weathering and mass wasting?             (2 mks)

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  1. b) State three factors which influence mass wasting.                                                    (3 mks)

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  1. a) Name two soft wood trees grown in the forest reserves of Kenya. (2 mks)

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  1. b) State three characteristics of softwood forests in Canada.                                       (3 mks)

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R
  1. a) The diagram below represents a composite volcano. Name the features marked. (3 mks)

P ________________________________________

Q ________________________________________

R ________________________________________

  1. b) What is magma?                                                                                                         (2 mks)

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  1. Differentiate between folding and faulting (2 mks)

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  1. State three causes of earthquakes. (3 mks

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SECTION B

Answer all questions this section.

 

  1. Study the map of Taita Hills 1:50,000 (Sheet 189/4) provided and answer the following questions.
  2. a) i) Name two types of scales used on this map. (2 mks)

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  1. ii) List three man-made features found in the grid square (2918).                                (3 mks)

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iii)  Name the feature found on the grid reference (426255).                                          (1 mk)

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  1. b) Name two hydrographic features depicted on the map. (2 mks)

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  1. c) Describe the relief of the area covered by the map. (3 mks)

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  1. d) Giving evidence from the map, name three forms of transport in the area covered by the map.                                                                                                                      (3 mks)

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  1. e) Draw a square of 6cm to represent the area between Eastings 36 and 40 and between Northing 26 and 29. On it show:
  2. i) Dam
  3. ii) Ronge forest

iii)  Road – loose surface road

  1. iv) Motorable track
  2. v) Outcrop rock

 

  1. a) The diagram below shows a waterfall. Name the features marked. (3 mks)

 

X______________________________________

Y______________________________________

Z_____________________________________

  1. b) i)    Describe the process of river capture.                                                                 (4 mks)

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  1. ii) Give three evidences of river capture. (3 mks)

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  1. c) Suppose you are to carry out a field study of one of the big rivers in your county.
  2. i) State three ways in which you would prepare for the study.                              (3 mks)

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  1. ii) State two advantages of studying rivers through field work.                             (2 mks)

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  1. a) Describe how Lake Victoria was formed. (5 mks)

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  1. b) Explain five reasons why some lakes in rift valley have fresh water.                      (5 mks)

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  1. c) State five economic uses of lakes.                                                                                  (5 mks)

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  1. The table below shows the Kenya’s leaching export minerals by value (Ksh million). Study the table and answer the questions that follow.
Mineral 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Soda ash 35150 34485 34376 33005 36072
Fluorspar 21216 19846 28334 36485 39541
Salts 11707 7460 6541 6286 6944

 

  1. a) Calculate the percentage increase in value of soda ash as export between the year 2000 and 2004.                         (2 mks)

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  1. b) Calculate the total mineral exports for the year 2002.                                              (2 mks)

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  1. c) Calculate the average exports for salts from the year 2000 to 2004.                                    (2mks)

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  1. d) i) Name three method of mining. (3 mks)

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  1. ii) Explain three benefits of gold mining in South Africa.                                            (6 mks)

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  1. a) The diagram below shows a feature resulting from wind erosion in the deserts. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

 

  1. i) Identify the feature.                                                                                             (2 mks)

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  1. ii) Explain how the above feature is formed.                                                          (5 mks)

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iii)  Give two main deserts where this feature is common.                                      (2 mks)

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  1. b) A form three class conducted a field study in an area affected by wind deposition.
  2. i) State three types of sand dunes the class would have identified.                       (3 mks)

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  1. ii) State three problems the students would have come across. (3 mks)

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FORM THREE

GEOGRAPHY

MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A

  1. a) – Weathering is physical break down or chemical decay of rocks in situ while mass

wasting is the movement of weathered rock material down a slope under the influence of gravity.

(2 mks)

  1. b) –     Angle of slope/gradient
  • Human activities
  • Amount of water in the material
  • Nature of material/nature of underlying rocks
  • Earth movements/tectonic movements
  • Presence or absence of vegetation
  • Climatic conditions

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

  1. a) – Cypress
  • Pine
  • Cider
  • Eucalyptus

(2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. b) –     Trees are conical in shape
  • Trees occur in pure stands
  • Trees grow tall and straight (30 – 40m)
  • Trees have needle – like leaves
  • Trees bear cones
  • The forests are evergreen
  • The forests have no undergrowth
  • The trees have thick barks

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

  1. a) P – conelet/parasitic cone/subsidiary cone

Q – layer of lava

R – crater

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

  1. b) –     Magma is a mixture of molten rocks and gases in the interior of the earth.

(2 mks)

  1. – Folding is the bending of rocks of the earth’s crust while faulting is cracking or

fracturing of the rocks of the earth’s crust.

(2 mks)

  1. – Collision between tectonic plates
  • Faulting/cracking of rocks
  • Violent volcanic eruptions/movement of magma within the crust
  • Isostatic adjustment
  • Explosions caused by man
  • Energy release within the mantle
  • Gravitative pressure

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

SECTION B

 

  1. a) i) Types of scales used
  • Linear scale
  • Representative Fraction (R.F)/Ratio scale

(2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. ii) List three man-made features found in the grid square (2918)
  • Road e.g. All weather road bound surface
  • School
  • Church
  • Pump house

(Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

iii)  Feature found in the grid reference (426255)

  • A water tank

(1 mks)

 

  1. b) Two hydrographic features depicted on the map
  • Perennial/permanent rivers e.g. R. Voi (Goshi)
  • Dam
  • Water tank

(Any 2 x 1 = 2 mks)

 

  1. c) Describe the relief of the area covered by the map.
  • Presence of numerous hills in the area e.g. Maragua
  • Area is steep on the western part and gentle sloping on the eastern part
  • Presence of valleys especially river valleys
  • Land rises from east to west/slope from west to east

(Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

  1. d) Forms of transport
  • Road transport evidenced by presence of roads
  • Railway transport evidenced by railway line
  • Air transport evidenced by grass air field

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

  1. e)

 

  1. a) X – Resistant rock/hard rocks/sill

Y – Plunge pool

Z – Rock boulders

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

  1. b) i) – River capture occurs where there are two adjacent rivers
  • One of the rivers has more erosive power than the other
  • The more powerful river erodes away the ridge that separates the two by headward erosion
  • Eventually it encroaches into the valley of the weaker river diverting its waters into its valley

(4 x 1 = 4 mks)

 

  1. ii) Evidences of river capture
  • Wind gap
  • Elbow of capture
  • Misfit stream

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

  1. c) i) – Formulate hypothesis/objectives
  • Reading from secondary sources
  • Conduct pre-visit/reconnaissance
  • Prepare a working schedule
  • Seek permission from relevant authorities
  • Identify/collect the relevant tools and equipment

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

  1. ii) –     It enables students to collect first-hand information
  • It enables to develop skills of observation/data collection
  • Students are able to apply the knowledge learned from books/classroom in the field
  • Students are able to make their own records

(2 x 1 = 3 mks)

 

  1. a) How lake Victoria was formed
  • Earth movement caused crustal down warping
  • A basin-like depression was formed
  • Uplifting of land masses/back-tilting of the plateau around the depression diverted flow of rivers into depression, caused reversed drainage
  • Deposition into depression resulted into further down warping
  • Water from the rivers accumulated in the depression forming lake

(5 x 1 = 5 mks)

  1. b) Reasons why some lakes in rift valley are fresh
  • They have surface outlets through which excess salt deposits are carried away
  • Some have subterranean outlets which drain the salts in the lake bed
  • The lakes have regular inflow of fresh water from rivers which dilutes the salts keeping water fresh
  • Some are situated in areas of low temperature thus low evaporation rate
  • Some are situated in areas of high rainfall which keeps water fresh

(5 x 1 = 5 mks)

  1. c) Economic uses of lakes
  • Provide water for irrigation
  • Provide water for industrial use
  • They are source of minerals
  • Lake shores are source of sand used in construction industry
  • Lakes are harnessed to generate hydro-electric power
  • Lakes provide waterway
  • Lakes are tourist attractions
  • Lakes are used for fishing/source of fish

(Any 5 x 1 = 5 mks)

  1. a)

 

(2 mks)

 

  1. b) 69251 million                                                                               (2 mks)

 

  1. c)

= Ksh 7,787.6 million                                       (2 mks)

 

  1. d) i) – Shaft mining/underground mining
  • Adit mining
  • Drilling
  • Open cast mining
  • Alluvial mining/placer mining

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

  1. ii) –     Gold is exported to other countries to earn foreign exchange
  • Gold mining has provided employment to many people in South Africa
  • Existence of numerous gold fields has led to the growth of many towns
  • The profit earned from gold has been used in the development of infrastructure e.g. roads and railway
  • Gold mining has led to the development of industries in Transvaal and Orange Free State
  • Technological advancement. The co-existence of gold and Uranium has led South Africa to become a leading producer of Uranium for atomic energy

(Any 3 x 2 = 6  mks)

  1. a) i) Identify the feature

Mushroom block rock                                                               (2 mks)

 

  1. ii) Explain the formation of the feature
  • Formed from homogenous rocks of uniform hardness and resistance
  • Wind abrasion from the heavier materials near ground results in intensive undercutting at the base of the vertically laid homogenous rock
  • The top of the rock undergoes gradual of slow polishing and smoothing since there are few airborne materials at such high levels
  • At the base the rock is eroded since there is more materials at the base
  • The abrasion, polishing and smoothening process result in formation of a rock structure with a broad top but very narrow base known as mushroom block rock

(5 mks)

iii)  Two main deserts where feature is common

  • Namibia desert
  • Arabian desert
  • Sahara desert

(2 x 1 = 2 mks)

  1. b) i)    Type of sand dunes identified
  • Barchan
  • Self-dunes
  • Transverse dunes

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

  1. ii) Problems students would have come across
  • Desert storms would have made the students uncomfortable
  • Students would have suffered from respiratory diseases due to dust
  • High temperatures during the day would have made students very uncomfortable
  • Student would have suffered from lack of basic necessities such as water
  • Attack by dangerous animals

(3 x 1 = 3 mks)

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Mathematics Alt. A (121) paper 1

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Chemistry (233) paper 1

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Chemistry (233) paper 3
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Physics (232) paper 2

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History and Government (231) paper 1

History and Government (231) paper 2
Christian Religious Education (313) paper 1

Christian Religious Education (313) paper 2
Islamic Religious Education (314)
Hindu Religious Education (315)

Computer Studies (451) paper 1

Computer Studies (451) paper 2

Agriculture (443) paper 1

Agriculture (443) paper 2
Home Science (441) paper 1

Home Science (441) paper 2
Art and Design (442)
Woodwork (444)
Metalwork (445)
Building Construction(446)
Power Mechanics (447)
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Drawing and Design (449)
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Business Studies (565) paper 1

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German (502)
Arabic (503)
Kenya Sign Language (504)
Music (511)