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SECTION A
Answer ALL questions in this section.
(a) Define weather (2marks)
(b) State five factors considered when siting a weather station. (5marks)
(a) State two ways that make it possible for geographers to study the earth’s interior. (2marks)
(b) State 3 changes that may occur in a rock after it has undergone metamorphism. (3marks)
(a) Differentiate between folding and faulting. (2marks)
(b) Citing an example on each period, state 4 orogenesisperiods in fold mountain formation. (4marks)
(a) Differentiate between a spring and a well. (2marks)
(b) State three ways by which springs develop. (3marks)
Give two ways in which mulching improves soil. (2marks)
SECTION B
Answer question 6 and any other two questions from this section
Study the map of Homabay (1:50,000) sheet 129/2 provided. Answer the following questions.
(i) Calculate the area of the part of Olambwe Valley National Reserve shown on the map.
(Give your answer in square kilometers). (2marks)
(ii) What is the length of the Homa Bay municipality boundary? (2marks)
(iii) Give six figure grid reference for the secondary trigonometric section on the Ruri Hills. (2marks)
(iv) Draw a rectangle that measures 10cm by 15cm to represent the area enclosed by Eastings 51 and 59 and Northings 33 and 45. On it mark and name the following features.
Lake Victoria
Ranyambala forests
Secondary trigonometric station
River Ogongo (5marks)
Using evidence from the map, state three functions of Homabay town (3marks)
(i) Name three types of vegetation shown on the map. (3marks)
(ii) Identify three settlement patterns found in the area covered by the map. (3marks)
Describe the relief of the area covered by the map. (5marks)
(a) Define the term vulcanicity (2marks)
(b) Give four characteristics of a composite volcano. (4marks)
(c) Describe how a lava plateau is formed. (4marks)
(d) Explain four negative effects of vulcanicity. (8marks)
(e) You intend to carry out a field study of an area affected by vulcanicity.
Give four sources of information that you would use in the preparation for the study (4marks)
Give three factors that would make it difficult for you to collect accurate data during the field study. (3marks)
(a) Give three agents of weathering (3marks)
(b) Describe frost action as a process of weathering. (4marks)
(c) Explain how an exfoliation dome is formed. (5marks)
(d) Explain 3 factors that influence the rate of mass wasting. (6marks)
State four slow types of mass wasting. (4marks)
Give three positive effects of mass wasting. (3marks)
(a) (i) State three factors that influence transportation of materials in the sea. (3marks)
(ii) Draw a simple well labeled diagram of a sea wave. (3marks)
(iii)Give three ways in which islands are formed. (3 marks)
(b) Explain the following processes of wave erosion.
Hydraulic action (3marks)
Solution (2marks)
(c) Describe the formation of a spit. (5marks)
(d) Explain 3 economic importances of coastal landforms. (6marks)
10. (a) State four physical factors that contribute to development of deserts. (4marks)
(b) Give four characteristics of desert landscape. (4marks)
(c) Explain three factors that influence wind transport in the desert. (6marks)
(d) Describe how a deflation hollow is formed. (4marks)
(e) You carried out a field study in a desert landscape.
State four preparations for your study. (4marks)
List three water depositional features you identified. (3marks)
KENYA HIGH EXAMINATIONS
312/1
GEOGRAPHY
PAPER 1
MARKING SCHEME
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions in this section.
Question1.
(a) Weather is the condition of the atmosphere of a given place over a given period of time/ shot period of time. (3 marks)
(b) Five factors considered when siting a weather station.
Secure place; should be sited in a secure place to avoid vandalism and theft.
The site should be away from obstruction (e.g. buildings, vegetation).
The site should be relatively flat and free from flooding.
The site should be in an open space where there’s free flow of air.
The site should have a wide view of surrounding landscape and sky.
Question2.
(a) Ways that make it possible for geographers to study the earth’s interior.
By studying seismic shock waves
Through study of volcanic lava flows
Through study of rocks on the moon and meteorites
Through very deep mining drilling. (1 x 2 = 2mks) any 2 points
(b) Changes that may occur in a rock after it has undergone metamorphism
New minerals are formed
Rocks change in hardness
The rock change in physical appearance
Rock particles become compacted
Minerals recrystalise further. (1 x 3 = 3mks)
Question3.
(a) Differentiate between folding and faulting.
Folding is the bending of crustal rocks due to earth movements while
Faulting is the breaking / fracturing of crustal rocks due to tectonic forces.
(b) 4 orogenesis periods in fold mountains formation.
Caledonian Orogeny: e.g. Akwapim hills, Scottish Highlands
Hercynian Orogeny: e.g. Cape ranges, Appalachian Mtns, Ural
Alpine Orogeny: e.g. Atlas, Alps, Himalayas, Rockies & Andes Mountains. (1 x 4= 4mks)
Question4.
(a) Differentiate between a spring and a well.
A spring is a place on the surface of the earth where underground water flows out onto the surface while
A well is a relatively deep hole in the ground which is dug by people for the purpose of getting water.
(1 x 2 = 2mks)
(b) Ways by which springs develop.
When a permeable rock lies on top of an impermeable rock.
When the hilly country rocks are well jointed.
When a dyke acts as a dam
When limestone rocks (escarpments) overlie impermeable rocks.
When gently sloping layers of permeable rock alternate with layers of impermeable rock.
Any 3 (1 x 3 = 3mks)
Question5.
(a) Two ways in which mulching improves soil.
Enhancing infiltration / reduce run off.
Protect soil against splash erosion
Enable soil to regain fertility / add humus to soil
Enable moisture retention / reduces excess evaporation. Any 2 pints ( 1 x 2 = 2mks)
SECTION B
Question 6
(a) (i) 21km2 2marks
(ii) 6.2 km 2marks 4fig (1mk)
(iii) 517 388 2marks 6fig (1mk)
(iv)
(b) Using evidence from the map, state three functions of Homabay town
FunctionEvidence
Industrial centre Ginnery
Health centre Hospital
Educational centre Schools/ nursing training, farmers training centre
Transport centre Roads / Pier
Communication centre Post office
Trading centre Market Any 3 ( 3×1=3mks)
NB: The point should be qualified (evidence) to earn a mark
(c) (i) 3 types of vegetation
Forests
Papyrus swamp
Scrub (3 marks)
(ii) Settlement patterns
Linear
Nucleated
Dispersal (3 marks)
(d) Describe the relief of the area covered by the map.
The area between Easting 51 and 54 is hilly as indicated by the presence of Ruri Hills
The West of the area covered by the map is flat as indicated by widely spaced contour.
There are rivers valleys around Ruri Hills
Around Olambwe East the region is very steep as indicated by dense contours.
The land is plainsland around Olambwe Valley national reserve.( 1 x 5 = 5mks)
Question 7
Definition of vulcanicity
It’s the processes through which solids, liquids, gaseous and molten materials are forced out of the earth’s interior or are intruded into the earth’s crust. (1×2 = 2 marks)
Four characteristics of a composite volcano.
Has vertical vent / pipe/ fissure
Composed of alternating layers of ash / lava
Its conical in shape / steep sided
Has side vents
Its made up of acidic lava / viscous lava
Has conelets / parasitic cones
At the summit, it may have caldera / crater / plug. (4 x 1 = 4mks)
How a lava plateau is formed.
Formed when magma reaches the earth’s surface through fissures / vents
Lava is ultra basic / low intensity
Lava flows over a long distance spreading over a large area before cooling.
Lava cools slowly forming an extensive lava platform bounded by steep slopes.(4 x 1 = 4mks)
Four negative effects of vulcanicity.
Volcanic eruptions can result in loss of lives
Volcanic eruptions can destroy property
Weathered volcanic rocks / materials e.g. ashes and granite can result in infertile soils.
Volcanic features like mountains create barriers to transport and communication
The rugged nature of volcanic landscape discourages economic activities e.g. agriculture and settlement.
Volcanic eruptions produce poisonous gases e.g. sulphur Co2 which pollute the environment / threaten human life.
Volcanic mountains create a rain shadow effect which discourage farming activities
Recent lava flows have immature soils which are not suitable for farming.
Volcanic eruptions and related hazards cause panic and affect people psychologically / inhibit development.
Dust particles from volcanic eruptions absorb and scatter solar energy, lowering global temperatures; resulting to health problems to man.
Volcanic eruptions may cover / burry minerals making mining difficulty and expensive.
(4×2 = 8 marks)
(i) Four sources of information that you would use in the preparation for the study
Written materials / magazines/ newspapers / text books
Maps
Photographs / films
Resource persons
Electronic media e.g. T.V / radio (4 x 1 = 4mks)
(ii) Three factors that would make it difficult for you to collect accurate data during the field study.
Fear of eruptions
Inaccessibility of some areas due to piled up lava
Inadequate information because people have been evacuated
There may be restrictions to access the area. (3 x 1 = 3mks)
Question 8
Three agents of weathering
Heat / temperature
Water / rainfall / moisture
Plants
Animals
Man
Wind (3 x 1 = 3mks)
Frost action as a process of weathering.
Occurs where temperatures are within the freezing point
When temperatures rise, snow melt and water enters the crack in the rock
When temperatures drop, the water freezes, expands and widens the cracks
Continued process of freezing and thawing lead to break up of rocks.(4 x 1 = 4mks)
Explain how an exfoliation done is formed.
High temperatures during the day causes rocks to expand
At night temperatures are low hence rocks contract
Repeated expansion and contraction cause stress on the rocks hence cracks develop.
Eventually, the outer layer peels off leading to rounded mass of rock known as exfoliation dome.
Further wind action may smoothen the surfaces.
(5 x 1 = 5mks)
3 factors that influence the rate of mass wasting.
Steep slopes increase the rate of mass wasting
The heavier the material, the faster the movement of the material
The higher the rainfall the faster the movement of the material
Bare surface increase the rate of the movement of the material
Earth movements trigger movement of materials
Human activities e.g. mining / farming / construction accelerate the rate of materials movement.
(3 x 2 = 6mks)
Four slow types of mass wasting.
Soil creep
Talus creep
Solifluction
Scree creep
Rock creep (4 x 1 = 4mks)
Three positive effects of mass wasting.
Create scenery that attract tourists for foreign exchange
It facilitates deposition of rich soils for agriculture in the low lands
Landslides create barriers across river courses / valley leading to formation of lakes.
It causes slope retreat encouraging human activities (3 x 1 = 3mks)
Question 9
(i) Three factors that influence transportation of materials in the sea.
Ocean currents
Tidal currents
Strength of waves
Nature of materials
Depth of water
Slope of the coast / shore
alignment of the coast Any 3 x 1 = 3 mks
(ii) A simple well labeled diagram of a sea wave. 3marks
(iii)Three ways in which islands are formed.
Volcanic eruption
Accumulation of coral into coral reefs
Submergence of an upland coast
Deposition across the bays / river mouths / lagoons
Erosion of head lands(any 3 x 1 = 3mks)
(i) Hydraulic action
Action caused by the force of moving water in form of waves
Involves direct wave force where the pounding force of the wave causes shattering of rocks on the cliff /causes compression of air in the cracks.
As the wave retreats, the air expands explosively.
Gradually the rock disintegrates. Any 3 x 1 = 3mks
(ii) Solution
Is the process where sea water dissolves soluble minerals in the rock which are in contact with it on the sea side and bed.2 x 1 = 2mks
Formation of a spit.
It forms on a shallow shore at a point where there is a change in the angle of the coastline
Sand and shingles are deposited from the headland seaward by long shore drift / oblique waves.
Continued deposition leads into accumulation of materials seawards.
With time, an elongated ridge of sand and shingles with one end attached to the mainland and the other projecting into the sea called a spit is formed. Any 5 x 1 = 5mks
3 economic importances of coastal landforms.
Coastal rocks e.g. coral limestone are used in building and construction
Limestone rock is used as a raw material in cement industries
Coastal features like coral reef attract tourist who bring in foreign exchange
Fiord and rias provide suitable sites for construction of the harbours / breeding of fish
Marine life is used in education and research
Mud flats and mangroves swamps are drained and used for rice cultivation / mangrove forests are exploited to provide poles for construction
Extensive coastal plains provide suitable sites for human settlements and agriculture. Any 3 x 2 = 6mks
Question 10
Four physical factors that contribute to development of deserts.
Continentality / distance from large water bodies
A place being located in an area with descending winds / anticyclones
Rain shadow effect
Prolonged droughts
Cold ocean currents
Prolonged / persisted high temperatures
Climate change / global warming
Persistent offshore / dry winds / cold winds Any 4 x 1 = 4 mks
Four characteristics of desert landscape.
Most of the ground is bare / scanty vegetation
Total absence / partial surface water
Wind is dorminant leading to desert sand storms
Land surface is covered by fine sand / stones / rock outcrops
Galleys / badlands are common
Thin soils
Little organic matter.Any 4 x 1 = 4mks
Three factors that influence wind transport in the desert.
Speed and the force / strength of the wind
Nature of the load / either light / heavy
Intervening obstacles e.g. dead animals , twig or rock
Water mass / rain / moisture. Any well explained 3 x 2 = 6mks
How a deflation hollow is formed.
A pre-existing depression /localized fault is exposed to wind erosion.
Wind eddies remove the unconsolidated materials by with deflation
Weathering aids in breaking down the exposed rock
Wind abrasion excavates the depression by eroding the rock along weak lines
The depression is deepened and widened as a deflation continues to remove the loose materials leading to formation of a large depression known as deflation hollow. Any 4 x 1 = 4mks
(i)Four preparations for your study.
Seeking permission
Conduct a reconnaissance
Formulate / adjust hypothesis and objectives
Choose methods of data collection
Assemble necessary tools / materials
Prepare a working schedule
Divide the students into groups
Discuss the topic in class
Literature reviewAny 4 x 1 = 4mks
(ii) List three water depositional features you identified.
Salina / playa
Alluvial fans / cones
Bajadas3 x 1 = 3mks
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