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END OF TERM 1 2012 S.3 GEOGRAPHY EXAM. Instructions: Answer all questions in section A and any three in section B. 1.In which part of Kenya are youngest rocks to be found? A. Highlands B. coastal plains C. Nyika plateaus D. Taita hills 2.Igneous rocks are formed as a result of: A. intense heat and pressure within the crust of the earth. B. gradual crystallization of rocks. C. deposition of dead corals D. gradual deposition of alluvial material. 3.which of the following is a metamorphic rock? A. limestone B. coal C. marble D. conglomerate 4.sandstone is; A. a granite rock B. an igneous rock C. a metamorphic rock D. a sedimentary rock 5.which one of the following rocks is formed from animal remains ? A. coal B. sandstone C. boulder clay D. coral limestone 6.the spread of desert conditions in East Africa can best be controlled by: A. setting up irrigation schemes B. afforestation and re-afforestation programs C. providing alternative sources of fuel D. establishing ranches. 7.Rapid population increase in Uganda is mainly due to: A. decline in inter tribal wars. B. increased immigration C. improved medical facilities D. high fertility rates. 8.Which of the following is the major factor affecting the development of road transport in East Africa? A. limited capital B. few economic activities C. sparse population D low level of technology 9.The sparse population in western Tanzania is a result of: A. remoteness of the area B. depopulation by slave raids. C. unreliable rainfall D. tsetseflies infestation. 10.Which of the following is the greatest threat to tropical rainforests in Uganda?

A. destruction of wild animals B. seasonal out breaks of fire C. competition with other land users D. existence of pests and diseases. 11.Wetlands in East Africa are mainly conserved for; A. regulating the climate B. providing building materials C. providing fish D. attracting tourists. 12.The major problem faced by fishermen in Lake Kyoga is; A. presence of crocodiles B. shallow waters C. floating vegetation D. strong winds. 13.the national park in Uganda which is mostly affected by the problem of remoteness is; A.Mt Elgon B.Kibaale C.Bwindi D.Kidepo 14.Which of the following mountains is not a block mountain? A.Usambara B.Longonot C.Ulunguru D.Rwenzori 15.Which of the following processes has resulted in the formation of the East African rift valley? A. volcanicity B. warping C. faulting D. folding 16.Which of the following characteristics are true for the East Africa rift valley lakes? A. long ,narrow and deep. B. long, narrow and shallow. C. wide ,shallow and salty. D. wide, deep and salty. 17.Which of the following lakes are found in the East African rift valley? A. Edward and Baringo B. Tanganyika and Kyoga C. Natron and Victoria D. Victoria and Kyoga. 18.Which of the following statements is true for the eastern rift valley of East Africa? A. it is divided into basins and ridges by faults. B. it has a flat floor containing lakes. C. the sides are the same altitude from north by faults. D. it has the same height throughout its course. 19.Which of the following landforms is not produced by faulting or rifting? A. step faults B. escarpments C. calderas D. tilt blocks 20.Nandi escarpment in western Kenya was formed due to; A. down warping B. faulting C. volcanic eruption D. erosion of steep hill

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21.(a)Draw a sketch map to locate the East African rift valley. (b)with the aid of sketch diagrams, explain how the East African rift valley was formed. (c) explain the merits and demerits of the rift valley to the people living in and around it. 22.(a) Differentiate between sedimentary and igneous rocks. (b)explain the benefits of rocks in East Africa (c)outline the problems faced by the people living in areas where these rocks are found. 23.(a)Draw a sketch map showing the major fishing grounds and ports in Canada. (b)explain the conditions that have favoured fishing activity in British Colombia. (c) describe the problems facing the fishing sector in British Colombia. (d) outline the steps being taken to overcome the problems mentioned in (c) above. 24.Study the table below showing various types of vehicles used in USA and answer the questions that follow. Types of vehicles Number of vehicles.

Cars413 Lorries49 Buses28 Daladala26 Motorbike14 Others.70 Total.600 (a) Calculate the percentages in the number of vehicles. (b) Draw a pie chart to represent the information above. (c) Explain the importance of transport sector to the economic development of USA END and GOOD LUCK.