KINGWEDE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
GEOGRAPHY.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
PAPER ONE
FORM FOUR
TERM THREE 2024
TIME: 2 ¾ HRS
PAPER 1 SEPTEMBER-2024
NAME:…………………………………………INDEX
NO…………………………. CANDIDATE SIGN:…………ADM.
NO……………..STREAM……………..
DATE:…………………….
INSTRUCTIONS:
❖ Answer ALL the questions in section A.
❖ In Section B answer question 6 and any other two.
❖ This paper consists of four printed pages. Check to ascertain whether all the pages
are printed.
FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY
SECTION QUESTIONS MAXIMU CANDIDATE’S
M SCORE
SCORE
A 1-5 25
6 25
B
25
25
TOTAL SCORE
SECTION A (25MKS)
Answer all the questions in this section
1. The diagram below shows the structure of the atmosphere. Use it to answer questions that follows;
(a) Name:
(i) The layers marked P and Q. (2mks)
(ii) The transition marked R. (1mk)
(b) Name two substances that are suspended in the troposphere that make rain. (2mks)
2. (a) Identify two types of rocks apart from igneous. (2mks)
(b) State three physical characteristics of plutonic rocks. (3mks)
3. (a) The diagram below shows a feature due to extrusive vulcanicity. Use it to answer the
questions that follow;
(i) Name the parts labeled J and K. (2mks)
(ii) Identify three ways through which the feature labeled L may be formed. (3mks)
4. (a) Define hydrological cycle. (2mks)
(b) State three factors facilitating river erosion at the youthful stage. (3mks)
5. (a) List two types of deserts according to the nature of their surface. (2mks)
(b) Give three characteristics of a mushroom block in a desert region. (3mks)
SECTION B (75MKS)
Answer question 6 (compulsory) and any other two question from this section.
6. Study the map of MUMIAS 1:50 000 (sheet 101/2) provided and answer the
following questions.
(a) (i) Give the latitude and longitude of the South eastern corner of the map extract. (2mks)
(ii) What is the area of Buyaka enclosed by road C532 to the south? (2mks)
(b) (i) Name two physical features found in grid square 4742. (2mks)
(ii) Describe the distribution of vegetation in the area covered by the map. (4mks)
(c) (i) Using a vertical scale of 1 cm to represent 20 meters draw a cross section from eastings
50 to 57 along northing 41. (4mks)
(ii) On the cross section mark and label the following: - (4mks)
Riverine trees.
A main track.
A footpath.
A river valley.
(iii) Calculate the vertical exaggeration of the cross section. (2mks)
(d) Student of Bulanda School carried out a field study on Mumias center to the eastern part.
(i) Name two types of roads they used to travel to the center. (2mks)
(ii) State three functions of Mumias center that they identified. (3mks)
7. The map below shows the location of some mountain ranges.
(a) Name the ranges marked P, Q, R and S. (4mks)
(b)(i) Apart from fold mountains, name three other features resulting from folding. (3mks)
(ii) With the aid of labeled diagrams, describe how Fold Mountains are formed starting with
geosyncline. (10mks)
(c) Explain the significance of Fold Mountains to human activities. (8mks)
8. The map below shows some vegetation regions of the world. Use it to answer questions (a) and (b)
(a)(i) Name the temperate grasslands marked D, E and F. (3mks)
(ii) Describe the characteristics of the natural vegetation found in the shaded area marked G.
(6mks)
(b) Explain how climate has influenced the existence of the following types of vegetation
shown on the map:
(i) Desert vegetation. (4mks)
(ii) Coniferous forest. (4mks)
(c) Suppose you were to carry out a field study on the relationship between vegetation and altitude;
(i) State three objectives you would formulate for your study. (3mks)
(ii) Give three methods you would use to record information collected during the field
study. (3mks)
(iii) Name two types of maps you would draw to represent your findings. (2mks)
9. (a)(i) Define the term backwash. (2mks)
(ii) Identify the type of horizontal ocean movements. (2mks)
(b)(i) Explain how the following factors facilitate wave deposition at the coast:
Gradient of the shore. (2mks)
Configuration of the coastline. (2mks)
(ii) Describe how a spit is formed. (5mks)
(c)(i) Identify two types of coral coasts. (2mks)
(ii) State conditions necessary for the growth of coral polyps. (4mks)
(d) Explain three economic significances of oceans to human activities. (6mks)
10. 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
(2mks)
(ii) Describe how the feature marked Y is formed. (3mks)
(b)(i) What is an artesian basin? (2mks)
(ii) Explain three factors which influence the formation of features in limestone areas. (6mks)
(c) You are supposed to carry out a field study of an area eroded by water;
(i) Give three reasons why you would need a map of the area of study. (3mks)
(ii) Name two erosion features you are likely to identify during the field study. (2mks)
(iii) State three recommendations that you would make from your study to assist the local
community to rehabilitate the eroded area. (3mks)
BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR KCSE-2024!!!!!
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