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GEOGRAPHY
PAPER 2
MOBI JOINT EXAM 2020
TIME: 2 ¾ HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. The paper comprises two sections A and B.

2. Answer all the questions in section A& B
3. All answers to be written on the booklet provided.
4. Candidates should check to ascertain that all the pages are printed

SECTION A

QTN 6

QTN 7

QTN 8

QTN 9

QTN 10

TOTAL

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 SECTION A
1. (a) The diagram below shows shaft mining.

i) Name the parts marked E and G (2marks)

ii) State three benefits of soda ash mining to the economy of Kenya. (3marks)

2. The map below shows Kenya’s forest zones. Study and use it to answer the questions
that follow.

i) Identify the forests marked M and R. (2marks)

ii) State three factors that lead to depletion of forests in Kenya. (3marks)
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3.(a) Name two exotic breeds of dairy cattle reared in Kenya. (2marks)

(b) Compare dairy farming in Kenya and Denmark under the following sub-headings.
i) Pasture (1mark)
ii)Market (1mark)
iii)Research (1mark)
4. (a) Name two methods used in deep sea fishing. (2 marks)

(b) State three ways in which Kenya Government is promoting the fishing industry.

(3marks)

5.(a) State two methods that have been used to rehabilitate land in Kenya. (2marks)

(b) Explain three benefits of land reclamation in Kenya. (3marks)

SECTION B

Answer Question 6 and any other two question from this section.

6. Study the photograph below and use it to answer question (a).

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(a).(i) What evidence shows that this is a ground general-view photograph. (2marks)

(ii) Draw a rectangle measuring 12cm by 8cm. (1mark)

(iii) On the rectangle, sketch and label the main features shown on. (5marks)

(iv) Describe four characteristics of the livestock farming shown. (4marks)

(v) Identify three counties in Kenya where this agricultural practice is done. (3marks)

(b).(i) Explain four measures being taken by the government to conserve and manage this
activity shown in the photograph. (8marks)

(ii) State two physical factors that favor beef farming in Argentina. (2marks)

7. (a) (i) Name two mining methods used to mine diatomite Kariandusi in Kenya. (2marks)

(ii) Statethreeformations in which minerals occur. (3marks)

(b) State fourfactors influencing the exploitation of minerals in Kenya. (4marks)

(c) Explain three negative effects of mining to the environment. (6marks)

(d) The diagram below shows the occurrence of petroleum in the Earth’s crust.

(i) Name the substances in the areas marked N, L and M. (3mks)

(ii) Give two by-products obtained from crude oil. (2marks)

8. (a) Name three counties in Kenya where wheat is grown. (3marks)

(b) Explain three physical factors that favor wheat production in Kenya.
(6marks)

(c) (i) Explain four factors that have enable Canada to produce more wheat compared to
Kenya. (8marks)

(ii) Identify two wheat growing provinces in Canada. (2marks)

(d) State three problems facing wheat production in Kenya. (6marks)

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9. (a).(i) Outline three characteristics of Demersal fish (3marks)

(ii)Name two rivers in Tanzania where fishing is done in Tanzania. (2marks)

(iii) State three factors favouring fishing in L. VICTORIA. (3marks)

(b). Explain how the following factors influence fishing.

(i) Cool waters. (2marks)

(ii) Convergence of ocean currents. (2marks)

(iii) Nature of the coastline. (2marks)

(c). Study the diagrams given and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Identify the methods in each photograph A and B. (2marks)

(ii) Describe how fishing is carried out using method B shown above. (5marks)

(iii) State four problems facing fishing industry in Kenya. (4mark

10. (a) Give five reasons why wildlife conservation is encouraged in Kenya. (5marks)

(c) Use the map of East Africa below to answer question (b) (i) – (ii) (3marks)

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 Name;

(i) The National parks A, B, C and D (3marks)

(ii) Name ‘three big’ animals in East Africa (3marks)

(c). (i) Distinguish between a national park and game reserve. . (2marks)
(ii) Apart from establishment of national parks and game reserves, outline four measures that are
being taken to conserve wildlife in East Africa. (4marks)
(d). State four ways in which tourists attractions in Kenya differ from those in Switzerland.

(8marks)