QUESTIONS
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- Apart from human and economic Geography, name the other two branches of Geography. (2mks)
- State four areas studied under Human and Economic Geography. (4mks)
- State four importance of studying Geography. (4mks)
- What is the relationship between geography and chemistry. (2mks)
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- State and explain four proofs supporting that the earth is spherical. (8mks)
- Name the three forces that are responsible for the shape of the earth. (3mks)
- What is the time at town Y which is 600E when it is 10:30 a.m at town X which is 300E. (4mks).
- State three weaknesses of the passing star theory. (3mks)
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- What is the solar system? (2mks)
- From the solar system, identify;
- The planet that supports life___________________
- The hottest planet__________________________
- The fifth planet from the sun_________________________
- The farthest planet_______________________________
- State four effects of rotation of the earth. (4mks)
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- Define the term equinoxes. (2mks)
- Name The Four Seasons caused by the revolution of Earth. (4mks)
- The diagram below represents the globe. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
- Name the latitudes A,B & C (3mks)
- Give the name of the latitude that runs from N to S (1mk)
- Using a well labeled diagram, describe how a lunar eclipse occurs. (7mks)
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- State four characteristics of the earth crust. (4mks)
- Name the two layers of discontinuity in the internal structure of the earth. (2mks)
- How long does the earth take to complete one rotation______________________ (1mk)
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- What is weather_______________________ (2mks)
- Give two examples of weather element (2mks)
- State two factors to consider when siting a weather station.(2mks)
MARKING SCHEME.
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- Apart from human and economic Geography, name the other two branches of Geography. (2mks)
Physical geography
Practical geography - State four areas studied under Human and Economic Geography. (4mks)
- Mining
- Forestry
- Agriculture
- Fishing
- Wildlife and tourism
- Industry
- Energy etc.
- Apart from human and economic Geography, name the other two branches of Geography. (2mks)
- State four importance of studying Geography. (4mks)
- Facilitates good relationship among nations by studying geography of other regions of the world.
- It’s a career subject in that it enables one to go for advanced studies in specialised fields e.g. geography teachers, meteorology, surveying etc.
- Enables us to appreciate other people’s way of life by learning economic activities of different communities within our country and other parts of the world.
- Enables us to conserve our environment when we learn negative and positive effects of human activities on the environment.
- Enables us to conserve our resources when we learn wise use of resources in conservation and management of resources e.g. wildlife, forests, energy, etc.
- Inculcates in us virtues of cooperation and patience as we work in groups.
- Makes us to appreciate manual work as we are involved in practical geography which may lead to self employment.
- Promotion of industry such as tourism by guiding tourists to places of interest by using maps, calculations of distances etc.
- What is the relationship between geography and chemistry. (2mks)
geography applies chemistry in studying chemical composition and chemical changes which take place in soils and rocks -
- State and explain four proofs supporting that the earth is spherical. (8mks)
- If one moves towards the east in a straight line he will end up where he started.
- Satellite photographs taken from space show that the earth is like a sphere.
- Places in the east see the sun earlier than those in the west.
- When a ship is approaching the smoke is seen first, then the mast and finally the whole ship.
- All the planets are spherical so the earth being one of them is also spherical.
- During the moon eclipse the earth casts a spherical shadow on the moon.
- The earth’s horizon appears curved when observed from a very high point like a tower.
- Name the three forces that are responsible for the shape of the earth. (3mks)
Centrifugal force
Gravitational force
Centripetal force
- State and explain four proofs supporting that the earth is spherical. (8mks)
- What is the time at town Y which is 600E when it is 10:30 a.m at town X which is 300E. (4mks).
60-30=30
30x4=120
120/60=2hrs
10:30+2:00=12:30 p.m - State three weaknesses of the passing star theory. (3mks)
- Doesn’t explain the origin of the sun and star.
- Minimal chance of a star approaching another
- Materials would disperse than condense
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- What is the solar system? (2mks)
Solar system is the group of heavenly bodies comprising the sun and the planets - From the solar system, identify;
- The planet that supports life - earth
- The hottest planet - mercury
- The fifth planet from the sun - jupiter
- The farthest planet - neptune
- What is the solar system? (2mks)
- State four effects of rotation of the earth. (4mks)
- Creates day and night because at any one time one side of the earth faces the sun (day) and the other remains in darkness (night).
- Causes deflection of winds and ocean currents in the N hemisphere to the left and in the S hemisphere to the right.
- It causes rising and falling of ocean tides.
- Causes time difference between longitudes.
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- Define the term equinoxes. (2mks)
Time of the year when the sun is vertically overhead at noon at the equator and the lenth of day and night is equal. - Name The Four Seasons caused by the revolution of Earth. (4mks)
Summer
Autumn
Winter
spring
- Define the term equinoxes. (2mks)
- The diagram below represents the globe. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
- Name the latitudes A,B & C (3mks)
- tropic of cancer
- equator
- tropic of capricon
- Give the name of the latitude that runs from N to S (1mk)
Prime meridian
- Name the latitudes A,B & C (3mks)
- Using a well labeled diagram, describe how a lunar eclipse occurs. (7mks)
- The earth comes between the moon and the sun
- The earths shadow is cast on the moon
- The moon appears to be covered by darkness
diagram=4mks
explanation=3mks
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- State four characteristics of the earth crust. (4mks)
- Outermost layer of the earth
- Made of soils and other loose deposits of sand
- The dominant rocks are granites.
- Extends 0-50km
- Has 2 layers; SIAL and SIMA
- Crustal rocks are brittle
- Name the two layers of discontinuity in the internal structure of the earth. (2mks)
Gutenberg discontinuity
Mohovicic discontinuity
- State four characteristics of the earth crust. (4mks)
- How long does the earth take to complete one rotation……24 hours(1mk)
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- What is weather (2mks)
Daily atmospheric conditions of a place. - give two examples of weather element (2mks)
Sunshine
Rainfall
Humidy
Atmospheric pressure
tempearature - state two factors to consider when siting a weather station.(2mks)
The area should be free from flooding
The area should be free from tall buildings or tree
Should provide a clear view of the surrounding
- What is weather (2mks)
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