PHASE THREE ( SET
IN SECTION B IN 2023)
PAPER TWO
TOPICAL ANALYSIS 1995 TO 2023
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PHOTOGRAPH WORK
1997 Q6a
Study the photograph below and use it to answer the
question (a)
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a)i) Name the type of photograph given above.
ii)Draw a rectangle measuring 17cm by 12cm to represent
the area of the photograph. On it sketch and label the main
features shown on the photograph.
iii)Describe the landscape of the area represented by the
photograph
1998 Q 6a
Study the photograph below and answer question (a)
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a)(i) Draw a rectangle 16cm by 10 cm to represent the area
of the Photograph
(ii)On the rectangle, show the following
Railway line
Cultivated land
(iii)If the train shown on the photograph was travelling to
Mombasa, name two export commodities it is likely to be
carrying
(iv)Describe the distribution of the vegetation in the area
shown on the photograph.
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2001 Q 6
Study the photograph below and use it to answer questions
(a)
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(a)(i) Name the type of photograph shown
(ii)Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm to 10cm to represent
the area of photograph
(iii)On the rectangle draw a sketch of the photograph and
label three physical features
(iv)Explain two physical conditions that would discourage
setting up of a game park In the area shown on the
photograph
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2007 Q 6a,b
The photograph provided shows a tea growing area in
Kenya. Use it to answer questions (a) and (b)
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a)(i) What evidence in the photograph shows that this is a
ground Genera-view type of photograph? (2 marks)
(ii)Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm by 10cm to represent
the area of the [Link] it sketch and label the main
features shown on the photograph. (5 marks)
(iii)Identify two features from the photograph that show that
this is a small scale tea farm. (2 marks)
b)Describe the stages involved in the cultivation of tea from
land preparation to the stage shown on the photograph.
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2012 Q6 P2
Study the photograph below and answer questions (a)
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(a)(i) Identify the type of photograph shown above.(1mark)
(ii)Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm by 10cm to represent
the area covered by the photograph.(1 mark)
(iii)On rectangle, sketch and label four main features shown
on the photograph. (4 marks)
(iv)Using the evidence from the photograph, identify two
indicators which show that the area receives high rainfall.
(2 marks)
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(b)(i) Name three exotic types of dairy cattle reared in
Kenya .(3 marks)
(ii)Explain three human factors that favour dairy farming in
the Kenya Highlands. (6 marks)
(c)Explain four ways in which dairy farming in Kenya is
different from dairy farming in Denmark. (8 marks)
2014 Q6 P2
Study the photograph below and use it to answer question
(a)
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(a)(i) identify the type of photograph shown above.
(1mark)
(ii)Name the type of settlement shown on the photograph.
(1mark)
(iii)What time of the day was the photograph taken?
(1mark)
(iv)Draw a rectangle measuring 15cm by 10 cm. on it, sketch
and label five human features shown on the photograph.
(6marks)
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(b) Explain four economic factors that influence
settlement. (8marks)
(c) Describe four negative effects of urbanization.
(8marks)
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2023Q6
Study the following photograph and use it to answer
questions 6(a)
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a) i) What evidence in the photograph shows that it is a
ground general view photograph. 2mks
ii) Draw a rectangle 14cm by 8cm to represent the area of
the photograph. On it, sketch and label the main features
shown in the photograph. 6mks
b) Explain four measures that African countries would
undertake to solve the challenges associated with railway
transport. 8mks
c) State five reasons why there has been limited use of river
transport in Africa. 5mks
d) Give four ways in which the use of mobile phones has
contributed to the economy of Kenya. 4mks
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FISHING
1990 Q 2
a)Apart from fishing, name two other economic activities that
are practised along the East African Coastal waters.
b)i) Explain why fish farming should be encouraged in
Kenya.
ii) Describe five measures other than fish farming that African
countries have undertaken to promote the growth of the
fishing industry.
c)Why do most African countries support the international
law that limits territorial waters of each country to distance of
320 kms?
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1994 Q 4( Sec B)
a)Describe trawling as a fishing method.
b)Explain why major fishing grounds of the world are found in
the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
c)Explain why fresh water fishing is more important than sea
fishing in Tanzania.
d)Explain how the fishing industry has contributed to the
economy of Kenya.
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1997 Q 3
a)State three reasons why marine fisheries in Kenya are
underdeveloped.
b)State three ways through which fish farming contributes to
the economy of Kenya.
1999 Q 8
The map below shows some major fishing grounds in the
world. Use it to answer question (a)
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(a)(i) Name the countries marked P and Q (2 marks)
(ii) Explain four conditions that favour fishing in the shaded
coastal waters (8 marks)
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(b) The diagrams below represent some fishing methods
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(i)Name the methods R and S
(ii)Describe how each of the two methods is used in fishing
(c)Explain three measures used to conserve fish in Kenya
2002 Q 3
a)State three measures that have been taken to conserve
fisheries in Kenya.
b)Give four reasons why Norway is a great fishing nation.
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2003 Q 9
Use the map of North America (in question paper) to answer
question (a)
a) i)Name two methods of fishing used in the shaded areas
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ii)Name two types of fish caught along the west coast of
Canada. 2mks
iii)Explain how the following factor favours fishing in the
shaded areas.
•Indented coastline. 4mks
b)Explain four ways in which marine fisheries in Kenya can
be conserved. 8mks
c)i)Give three methods used to preserve fish. 3mks
ii)Explain three problems experience by fishermen while
fishing in Lake Victoria. 6mks.
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2008 Q10 P1
Use the map of North-West Atlantic below to answer
questions (a) and (b)
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a)i) name the country M (1 mark)
ii)Explain how the two ocean currents shown on the map
influence fishing in the area. (4 marks)
d)Explain three factors that favour fishing in the area shaded
on the map other than ocean currents.(6 marks)
c)Explain why in East Africa, fresh water fishing is more
developed than marine fishing. (6 marks)
(d)The diagram below shows a fishing method.
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(i)Describe how the method is used in catching fish(5
marks
(ii) List three methods used to preserve fish. (3 marks)
2011 Q2 P2
(a) Define the term fisheries
(b) State three ways in which marine fisheries in Kenya
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2012 Q2 P1
(a)State two methods used in deep sea fishing. (2 marks)
(b)State three ways in which the government of Kenya is
promoting the
fishing industry. (3 marks)
2014 Q9 P2
(a)Define the term fishing. (2marks)
(b)Explain two ways in which each of the following factors
negatively affect fishing in Kenya.
(i)Agricultural activities. (4marks)
(ii)Water seeds. (4marks)
(c)Use the map of North West-Atlantic fishing ground to
answer question (c) (ii) and (ii)
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(i)Give three types of fish species caught in North West-
Atlantic fishing ground. (3marks)
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(ii)Name the ocean currents marked M and N. (2marks)
(iii)Explain two ways in which the convergence of ocean
currents marked M and N influencing fishing.(4marks)
(d)Give three differences between fishing in Kenya and
Japan.(6marks)
2018 Q1 P2
a)Name two categories of fish (2 marks)
b)Identify here methods of fishing that are used for deep sea
fishing (3 marks)
2020 Q2 P2
(a)Differentiate between fishing and fisheries. (2 marks)
(b)Give three reasons why fish farming is being encouraged
in Kenya.(3 marks)
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2022 Q7
(a)Name Two categories of inland fresh water fisheries in
East Africa. (2 marks)
(b)The map below shows some major fishing grounds of the
world. Use it to answer questions b 9i) and 9ii)
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(i)Identify the fishing grounds marked F and G.(2 marks)
(ii)Explain three physical conditions that favour fishing in the
ground marked G.
(c)(i) Name two methods used in small scale fishing in
Kenya.(2 marks)
(ii)Describe how trawling method is used in fishing.(5mks)
(d)Explain four ways in which fresh water fisheries are being
conserved in Kenya.(8 marks)
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2023 Q9
a) i) Differentiate between Pelagic and Demersal Fish.2mks
ii) Describe the Drift Method of Fishing. 6mks
b) Explain four reasons why there is a widespread fresh
water fishing in East Africa. 8mks
c) Explain how each of the following factors influence fishing
in Kenya and Japan;
i) Market. 2mks
ii) Technology. 2mks
iii) State the Significance of Fishing to the economy of
Kenya. 5mks
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SETTLEMENT AND URBANIZATION
1993 Q 4
a)Define the term hinterland.
b)Explain four factors which led to the growth of Mombasa
town.
c)Apart from the Central Business District, name three other
functional zones of a town
d)Explain how the following urban problems can be solved.
i)Unemployment
ii)Pollution.
1995 Q 5
List three factors which have contributed to the growth of
Rotterdam as a major seaport.
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1996 Q 7
a)State four factors that led to the development of kisumu
town (4 marks)
b)List five functions of New York city (5 marks)
c)Explain five problems facing urban centres in Kenya (10
mks)
d) Explain three ways in which a country benefits from
urbanization(6 marks)
1997 Q 2
a)State three physical factors which influence the location of
settlements. (3 marks)
b)Use the sketch map below to answer questions (i) and (ii)
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1993 Q 3(b-d)
b)Apart from transportation, list four economic uses of rivers
in Africa.
c)Explain five factors that have hindered the development of
river transport in Africa.
d)Explain why road transport in Africa is better developed
than railway transport.
1994 Q 3b
State three ways in which the Great Lake and St. Lawrence
Sea Way has contributed to the economy of Canada and
United States of America.
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SETTLEMENT
Name the main settlement pattern in:
i)The northern part of the area represented by the map.
ii)The southern part of the area represented by the map.
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1998 Q 1
(a)What is urbanization?
(b)State three factors which have led to the development of
Mombasa as a major sea port in the region
2000 Q 4
(a)Which are the three functional zones of an ideal urban
centre?
(b)What two benefits would there be if more commuters in
urban centers in Kenya use public transport?
2001 Q 7
Use the map of East Africa below to answer questions
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(a)Name the towns marked P, Q and R
(b)(i) Explain three physical factors that influence the location
of Mombasa
(ii) Explain four problems that Mombasa experiences as it
grows
(c)Compare the ports of Mombasa and Rotterdam under the
following subheadings
(i)Transport links to the interior (ii)Mechanization of the ports
(iii) Size of the ports
(iv)Climate experienced at the ports
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2003 Q 1
a)What is urbanization?
b)Give two differences in the function of New York and
Nairobi cities.
2004 Q 9a,b
a)i) Name two types of rural settlement patterns. (2 marks)
ii) Apart from urban-rural migration. Name two other types of
migration.
b)Apart from pollution, explain four problems experienced in
urban centers. 8mks
2005 Q 1
(a)Name the two types of human settlements (2 marks)
(b)Use the sketch map below to answer questions (b)
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Identify the settlement pattern marked Q and R(2 marks)
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2006 Q 8
The diagram below represents the functional zones of urban
centre. Use it to answer question (a)
(a) (i) Name the zones marked x and y
(ii) List three functions of the central Business District(3
mks
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(iii)State two ways in which the residents of the zone labelled
AGRICULTURAL LAND benefit from the urban centre. (2
marks)
(b)State four factors that contribute to the emergence of slums
in urban centres (4 marks)
(c)Explain the measures that could be taken to control the
following problems in urban centers in Kenya
(i)High rate of crime (2 marks)
(ii)Water pollution (2 marks)
(d)Explain five factors that led to the growth of Kisumu town
(10 marks)
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2009 Q 4
Use the sketch below to answer question (a)
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(a)Name the main settlements pattern in:
(i)The northern part of the area represented by the sketch
map (1 mark)
(ii)The southern part of the area represented by the sketch
map. (1 mark)
(b)State two ways in which government policy may influence
the distribution of human settlements conditions. (2 marks)
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13. 2009 Q 10
The map below show the location of some urban centres in East
Africa
(a)(i)Name the towns marked P, Q and R.(3 marks)
(ii)Name the minerals that influenced the growth of the towns marked
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(b)Explain four factors that have led to the growth of Eldoret
as a major town in Kenya (8 marks)
(c)Compare the ports of Mombasa and Rotterdam under the
following sub-headings
(i) Site; (2 marks)
(ii) Transport links to the interior; (2 marks)
(iii) The hinterland; (2 marks)
(iv) Port facilities (2 marks)
(d)Explain two ways in which urbanization negatively affects
the surrounding agricultural areas (4 marks)
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2012 Q10 P2
(a)(i) Name two settlement patterns.
(ii) Explain four physical factors that influence settlement.(8
mks)
(b)(i) Explain how the following factors have led to the growth
of Thika town.
• Location (2 marks)
• Transport (2 marks)
• Land. (2 marks)
(ii)Apart from being a transport and communication centre,
give
three other functions of Thika town. (3 marks)
(c)Explain three positive effect of urbanization to a country.
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2013 Q4 P2
(a)State two factors that lead to the development of
nucleated settlement patterns.(2 marks)
(b)Identify two differences in the functions of Nairobi and
New York.4mks
2016 Q8 P2
(a)(i) Name two settlement patterns.
(ii) Explain four physical factors that influence settlement.
(8 marks)
(b)(i) Explain how the following factors have led to the growth
of Thika town.
• Location (2 marks)
• Transport (2 marks)
• Land. (2 marks)
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(ii) Apart from being a transport and communication centre,
give three other functions of Thika town.(3mks)
(d)Explain three positive effect of urbanization to a country
.(6 marks)
2021 Q10.
Use the map of East Africa below to answer question a (i)
and a (ii)
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(a)(i) Name the ports marked R, S and T (3 marks)
(ii) Name the towns marked V, W and X (3 marks)
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(b)State five functions of Thika town. (5 marks)
(c ) Explain three ways in which the port of Mombasa is
similar to Rotterdam port. (6 marks)
(d ) Explain four positive effects of urbanisation to a country.
(8 marks)
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2023 Q10
a) i) Name two types of settlement patterns found in rural
areas. 2mks
ii) State five factors that have contributed to the emergence
of Slums in urban centres. 5mks
b) Explain four functions of Eldoret Town. 8mks
c) State four factors that led to the growth of New York City
in America. 4mks.
d) Explain three measures that have been undertaken to
reduce motor vehicle traffic congestion in Nairobi City.
6mks.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH
SUCCESS IN KCSE
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