Free Marking Schemes for Form 2 Geography Exams

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NAME…………………………………………….ADM NO……………………

DATE…………………………………………….CLASS………………………

GEOGRAPHY

FORM TWO

TERM 3

TIME: 2½ HRS

JOINT EXAMINATION

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. This paper consists of two sections A and B
  2. Answer ALL questions in both sections.
  3. All diagrams must be drawn in pencil.
  4. All answers must be written in English
  5. Ensure ALL questions are printed from questions 1 to 7.

Section A ( answer all questions in this section )

  1. (a). Define the term environment (2mks)

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(b). Name TWO branches of geography                                                                         (2mks)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

  1. (a). What is a map?             (2mks)

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(b). Apart from contours, name THREEother methods of relief representation on topographical  maps                                                                                                                              (3mks)

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(c)Identify TWO methods of locating a place on a map                                                    (2mks)

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  1. (a). Explain the origin of the earth according to passing star theory             (6mks)

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(b). Mention THREE weaknesses of the theory in (a) above                                          (3mks)

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(c). State THREEeffects of the revolution of the earth                                                  (3mks)

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  1. (a). Define the term mineral (1mk)

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(b). Name FOUR ways in which minerals occur                                                                        (4mks)

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(c). State THREE significance of rocks in Kenya                                                           (3mks)

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  1. (a). Give the difference between faulting and folding             (2mks)

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(b). Highlight THREEtypes of faults                                                                             (3mks)

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(c). Mention TWO significance of folding to human activities                                       (2mks)

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  1. (a). What is the weather?             (1mk)

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(b)State FOUR factors influencing weather                                                                   (4mks)

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(c). Mention TWO weather instruments             kept in Steveson Screen                                   (2mks)

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  1. (a). Give the meaning of natural vegetation (2mks)

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(b). Give any THREEcharacteristics of equatorial vegetation                                         (3mks)

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Section B ( answer all questions )

  1. The table below shows the area under different species of trees in forest cover in Kenya. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.
 In ‘000 hectares
YearTree species2013201420152016
MahoganyPineMeru oakCamphortotal1001201408042085100120603656012010040320401408020280
  1. Using a scale of 1cm to represent 20,000 hectares, draw a comparative line graph to represent the data shown. (7mks)
  2. State THREE disadvantages of using line graphs in representing data               (3mks)

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  1. (a). Distinguish between forest and forestry             (2mks)

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(b). Explain how the following factors influence the distribution of natural forests in Kenya                                                                                                                                                (6mks)

  1. Temperature

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  1. Aspect

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  • Human activities

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  1. (a). Name THREE types of fieldwork (3mks)

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(b). Highlight FOUR problems a researcher may encounter when carrying out fieldwork             (4mks)

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(c). Give THREE advantages of using interviews to collect data                                    (3mks)

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  1. (a)Name TWO earthquake zones of the world (2mks)

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(b). Identify THREE causes of earthquakes                                                                   (3mks)

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  1. (a). apart from deep shaft mining, name THREE other underground mining methods (3mks)

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(b). State TWO factors influencing the exploitation of minerals                                                 (2mks)

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  1. (a). Differentiate between extrusive vulcanicity and intrusive vulcanicity             (4mks)

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(b). State TWO significance of vulcanicity to human activity                                        (2mks)

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  1. (a). Outline THREE characteristics of the modified equatorial climate of the coast             (3mks)

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(b). Name THREE physical features that can be interpreted on photographs      (3mks)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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