Geography PP1 2024 Top Rank Kcse Prediction Mock
Geography PP1 2024 Top Rank Kcse Prediction Mock
Geography PP1 2024 Top Rank Kcse Prediction Mock
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Instructions to Candidates:
a) Write your name and admission number on the spaces provided above.
b) This paper has two sections: A and B.
c) Answer all questions in section A.
d) In section B, answer question6 and any other two questions.
SECTION A
Question number 1 2 3 4 5 Sub Total Grand
Marks total
SECTION B
Question number 6 7 8 9 10 Sub Total
Marks
SECTION A
Answer ALL Questions in this Section
(a) Name the parts of the earth’s surface marked J and K. (2 marks)
(b) Giver two reasons why the intensity of the insolation is higher at M than at N .(2 marks)
5.
SECTION B
Answer Question 6 and Any Other Two Questions from this Section.
6. Study the map of KISUMU EAST 1:50,000provided and answer the following questions.
(c) i) Give the six figure grid reference of the Air Photo Principal point to the East of
Obumba School. (2 marks)
(c) Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map. (4 marks)
(d) i) Citing evidence, name three social services offered in the area covered by the
map.
(6 marks)
ii) Explain three factors that may have influenced the distribution of settlements
in the area.
(6 marks)
7. (a) Describe the following characteristics of minerals
(i) Colour (2 marks)
(ii) Cleavage (2 marks)
(iii) Hardness (2 marks)
(b) (i) Give two types of igneous rocks. (2 marks)
(ii) Explain three conditions necessary for the growth of coral polyps. (6 marks)
(a) Identify:
(i) The layers marked X and Y (2 marks)
(ii) The process marked Z (1 mark)
(b) Explain how the following factors influence the amount of underground water in
limestone areas:
(i) Rainfall
(4marks)
(ii) Vegetation cover (4 marks)
(c)
(i) Apart from stalagmites, name three other underground features formed in
limestone areas.
(3 marks)
(ii) With the aid of a diagram, describe how a stalagmite is formed (8 marks)
(d) Give three reasons why there are few settlements in kartst landscapes. (3 marks)
GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1
TIME: 2 ¾ HOURS
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES.
CANDIDATE’S
QUESTIONS TOTAL SCORE
CANDIDATE’S
SCORE
SECTION B
6.a. Study the map of Kisumu East (1:50,000) Kenya sheet 116/2 provided and answer the following
questions.
ii) identify two types natural vegetation in the area covered by the map. (2mks)
iii) Identify three man made features in grid square 0494. (3mks)
b. i) draw a rectangle to represent the area enclosed by Eastings 04 to 07 and Northings 85 to 87.
Enlarge it twice marking and naming following features; (5mks)
- road c544
-ditch
-swamp
-footpath
c. i) Calculate the bearing of Ranjira school from the air Photo principal point (04) at grid
reference 0986. (2mks)
d. Identify four drainage features in the area covered by the map. (4mks)
e. Citing evidence from the map, explain three human factors that are likely to favour agriculture in
the area covered by the map. (6mks)
7. (a) (i) Apart from surface run off, give two other processes in the hydrological cycle.
(2 marks)
(ii) State three factors that determine the amount of surface run off. (3 marks)
(b) Explain three factors that influence the transportation of materials by a river.
(6 marks)
(c) (i) What is river rejuvenation? (2 marks)
(ii) Explain three conditions that lead to rejuvenation of a river. (6 marks)
(d) Explain three negative effects of rivers to the human environment. (6 marks)
(b) (i) Apart from fold mountains, name three other features resulting from folding.
(3mks) (ii) With the aid of labeled diagrams, describe the formation of an
over thrust fold (5mks)
(d) Students are planning to carry out a field study on landforms in their conty.
(i) State three ways in which the students would prepare themselves for the field study. (3mks) (ii)
Give three advantages of studying landforms through field work (3mks)
(a) (i) In your answer booklet, name the zones marked X,Y and Z (3mks)
(iii) State two reasons why the mountaintop has no vegetation (2mks)
(b) Explain three factors that have led to a decline of the natural grassland in Kenya.(6mks)
(c) Suppose you were to carry out a field study on the relationship between vegetation and
altitude
(i) State three hypotheses you would formulate for your study (3mks)
(ii) State four methods you would use to record the information collected during the field study (4mks)
(iii) Name the type of map you would draw to present your findings. (2mks)
(b) Explain how the following factors determine the effectiveness of wave erosion along a coast
(c) With the aid of labeled diagrams, describe the process through which a stack is formed (7mks)
(d) (i) State four conditions that favour the growth of coral. (4mks)
(ii) Explain three ways in which coral contributes to the economic development of Kenya.
(6mks)
Instructions
SECTION A
b) Name the minerals that make up the core of the Earth (2 marks)
3 a) Apart from aspect, list three other factors that influence the distribution of natural vegetation
(3 marks)
b) State two ways through which aspect influences the distribution of natural vegetation
(2 marks)
4 a) State three conditions necessary for the development of Karst scenery (3 marks)
b) Give two reasons why there are few settlements in Karst landscapes (2 marks)
Answer question 6 and any other two questions from this section.
6 Study the map of Kisumu East (1:50000) provided and answer the following questions.
(a) i) What is the bearing of the trigonometrical station at Grid reference 081980 from the rock out
crop at grid reference 071992. (2 marks)
ii) Measure the length of the all – weather road (bound surface) B 2/1 from the junction at grid
reference 974911 to the edge of the Map, grid reference 947967.(Give your answer in
kilometers) (2 marks)
iii) Draw a rectangle 10m by 15cm to represent the area covered by the map. On a rectangle,
mark and name: (1 mark)
• A lake (1 mark)
• A plantation (1 mark)
• River Luando (1 mark)
b) Citing evidence from the map, give three economic activities carried out in the area covered
by the map. (3 marks)
c) Students from the school at Masogo (grid square 0681) carried out a field study of the course of
River Ombeyi.
i) State three findings they are likely to have come up with (3 marks)
ii) Give three advantages of studying rivers through field work (3 marks)
b) Describe the processes of formation of each of the following types of sedimentary rocks:
ii)State three problems you are likely to encounter during the study.(3 marks)
8. a) i) Apart from an over thrust fold, name three other types of folds (3 marks)
• Africa (1 mark)
• Europe (1 mark)
• Asia (1 mark)
• North America (1 mark)
ii) Apart from Fold Mountains, name four other features resulting from folding. (4 marks)
c) Explain four effects of folding on physical environment (8 marks)
ii) Explain the three causes of variation in the amount of salt in ocean water (6 marks)
ii) With the aid of well labelled diagrams, describe the process through which a wave cut
platform is formed (8 marks)
c) You intend to carry out a field study on types of features resulting from wave deposition along the
coast
• Time (2 marks)
d) You are planning to carry out field study on soil around your school
i) State four preparations that you will make for the study (4 marks)
ii) Give three reasons why it is important to study soils through the field study (3 marks)
THE END
INSTRUCTIONS TO
CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
2. The diagram below represents the structure of the earth. Use it to answer the questions.
(a) Name:
(i) the part marked P and R (2marks) (ii)
4. (a) Apart from physical weathering, give two other types of weathering (2marks)
(b) List four physical weathering processes that takes place in Arid areas (4marks)
SECTION B
Answer question 6 and any other TWO questions from this section
6. Study the map of Kisumu East 1:50,000 (sheet 116/2) provided and answer the questions
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(a)(i) What type of map is Kisumu East map extract? (1mark)
(ii) Give the latitudinal and longitudinal position of the North West corner of the map (2marks)
(iii) what is the general direction of the flow of the river Ombeyi (1marks)
(b) Give the six figure grid reference of the trigonometrical station SKP 14 in the North Eastern part
of the area covered by the map (2marks)
(c) (i) Using a vertical scale of 1cm to represent 100 meters, draw a cross section from grid reference
960980 to grid reference 030980 (4marks) (ii)
slope (1mark)
(iii) Calculate the vertical exaggeration (VE) of the section (2marks) (d)
(i) Citing evidence from the map, identify two social services offered in Kisumu municipality (4marks)
(ii) Citing evidence from the map explains two factors that favour the establishment of plantation
in the area covered by the map (4marks)
Colour (2marks)
(2marks)
State two conditions necessary for the growth of coral polyps (2marks)
For your field study, you have prepared a work schedule. State two items you would include in
the schedule (2marks) (iii)
Give two methods of data collection you will use while in field (2mark
Sill (4marks)
Lopolith (4marks)
(d) Explain four ways in which volcanic features influence human activity (8marks)
Abrasion (2marks)
diagram below shows a breaking sea wave; use it to answer the questions below
With the aid of well labeled diagrams describe the process through which a stack is formed (8marks) Q10
Topography (4marks)
(c) Draw a well labeled diagram of mature soil profile (4marks) (d)
Explain four ways in which human activities may lead to soil erosion (8marks
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GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1
TIME: 2¾ HOURS
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
312/1 GEOGRAPHY
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
• This paper has two sections A and B
• Answer ALL the questions in section A. In section B answer questions 6
and any other TWO questions.
2. (a) Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follow:
(b) What is the time at Hola on 400E when the time at Tema on 00 longitude is 12:00
noon? (2 marks)
3. (a) Apart from Fold Mountains, name three other features resulting from folding.
(3 marks)
(b) State two factors that determine the folding of crustal rocks. (2 marks)
4. (a) Give three reasons why some Lakes of Kenya have saline water. (3 marks)
SECTION B
(a) (i) What is the vertical interval of the map extract? (1 mark)
(ii) Using the marginal information, give the magnetic variation of the area
when the map extracts was drawn. (1 mark)
(iii) Measure the length of the regional boundary from the map edge at grid
square 9999 to Northing 97. Give your answer in kilometres. (2 marks)
(iv) What is the approximate height of the seasonal swamp in the Kano plains?
(2
marks)
(b) (i) Using a vertical scale of 1 centimetre to represent 50 metres draw a cross
section from grid reference 080920 to grid reference 080980. (4 marks)
(c) Describe the characteristics of the big profile of river Luando (6 marks)
(d) Citing evidence from the map, explain two factors that favour trade in the area
covered by the map. (4 marks)
(d) Your class is planning to carry out a fieldwork on rocks around your school.
(i) Outline three activities you would engage in before the study.
(ii) State two challenges you are likely to face during the field study.
(2 marks)
8. (a) Outline two ways in which river water flows within the channel. (2 marks)
(b) (i) State three factors that influence river erosion. (3 marks)
(ii) Describe how the river erodes through the following processes;
• Hydraulic action (4 marks)
• Solution (2 marks)
(c) Using a well labeled diagram, describe how the following feature are formed:
• Interlocking spurs (4 marks)
• Natural levees (4 marks)
(i) Give four reasons why it is necessary to collect rock samples during
such a field study. (4
marks)
(ii) State two problems they are likely to have experienced during the field
study. (2 marks)
(ii) Name three natural major earthquake zones of the world. (3 marks)
(ii) Give three factors that determine the colour of soil. (3 marks)
(b) Explain how the following forming practices cases soil erosion.
(i) Burning (4 marks)
(c) You are supposed to carry out a field study of an eroded area:
(i) State three methods you would use to control soil erosion. (3 marks)
(iii) Identify the methods you would use to record the observations.
(2 marks)
This paper consists of 4 printed pages. Candidates should check the question
paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated and that no
questions/pages are missing.
SECTION A
SECTION B
(Answer question 6 and any other two questions from this section)
6. Study the map of Kisumu East (1:50,000 sheet 116/2) provided and use it to
answer the following questions.
(a) (i) What is the four figure grid reference of the point where road B 2/1
reaches along the western margin of the map extract? (2 marks)
(ii) Measure the length of Kisumu Municipality boundary. Give your answer in
kilometres. (2 marks)
(b) Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map. (5 marks)
(c) Citing evidence from the map, give three social services offered at Kisumu Town.
(6 marks)
(d) (i) Using a vertical scale of 1cm to represent 100m, draw an accurate cross
section along easting 05 from northing 99 to northing 92. (4 marks)
➢ A steep slope
➢ A boundary
➢ Road C 543/1
➢ A railway line. (4 marks)
(b) (i) Apart from the movement of tectonic plates, outline four other
natural causes of earthquakes. (4 marks)
(b) Explain four ways through which a gorge may be formed. (8 marks)
(d) Suppose you were to carry out a field study along the lower course of a major
river.
(i) State five reasons why it is important to conduct a pre-visit to the area
of study. (5 marks)
(ii) State three follow –up activities that you would do after the study. (3
marks)
10. The diagram below shows some features that form ocean topography.
SECTION A: 25 MARKS
Answer ALL questions in this section.
Height in metres
Tropical Rainforest
SECTION B
Answer question 6 and any other two question in this section.
6.(a) Study the map of Kisumu East 1:50,000 (sheet 116/2) provided and answer the
following questions.
i. What type of map is Kisumu East map extract? (1mark)
(b). i. Measure the length of the All Weather Road Bound Surface B2/1 from the junction at
Grid square 9793 to the western edge of the map extract. Give your answer in kilometer.
(2marks)
ii. What is the altitude of the highest point in the area covered by the map?
(2marks)
(c). Draw a rectangle measuring 16cm by 10cm to represent the area enclosed by Eastings 02
and 10 and Northing 90 and 00. (1mark)
On the rectangle, mark and name the following. (4marks)
• Nyando escarpment.
• All Weather Road Bound Surface C543/1
• Prison
• Agricultural Sugar Research Station.
(d). i. Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map. (5marks)
ii. Citing evidence from the map, identify three social services offered in Kisumu
Municipality. 6marks)
7. a).The diagram below shows the structure of the earth. Use it to answer the question that
follows.
(c). i. Apart from arcuate delta, name two other types of coastal delta. (2marks)
ii. Explain three conditions necessary for delta formation. (6marks)
(d). State three factors which influence the formation of river drainage patterns.(3marks)
10. .) a.) Give two places in East Africa that are permanently covered by ice (2marks)
b.) i.) Identify three ways in which glaciers move (3marks)
ii.) Explain factors that influence the movement of ice. (4marks)
c.) i.) Describe how the hanging valleys are formed (6marks)
ii.) State three significance of lowland glacial features to human activities (3marks)
d) Your class plans to carry out a field study on glaciation on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.
i.) What preparations will you make before the actual study (4 marks)
ii.) Identify three methods that you will use to collect data during your study (3 marks)
2. a) The diagram below shows an eclipse. Name the features marked V and W. (2mks)
V EARTH W
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
b) State four proofs that the shape of the earth is spherical. (4mks)
4. a) Give four proofs that support the theory of continental drift. (4mks)
5. a) State the two causes of vertical movement of the ocean water. (2mks)
b) List three types of ocean tides (3mks)
SECTION B
ANSWER QUESTION 6 AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.
6. Study the map of Nyeri 1:50,000 (sheet 120/4) provided and answer the following
questions.
a) i) Give the longitudinal extent of the area covered by the map. (2mks)
ii) Convert the scale of map into a statement scale. (2mks)
iii) What is the height of the Nyeri Hill forest? (2mks)
b) i) Give the six figure grid reference of the ARK lodge. (2mks)
ii) What is the distance in kilometres of the Naivasha road (E579) from the
junction at GR 5847 to the western edge of the map. (2mks)
ii) Find the new scale for the reduced area (2mks)
d) Citing evidence, identify three social services carried out in Nyeri Municipality
(6mks)
7. a) i) What is a mineral? (2mks)
ii) Describe the following characteristics of minerals.
a) Lustre (2mks)
b) Colour (2mks)
c) Density (2mks)
c) Explain the significance of rocks to the economy of Kenya under the following:
i) Tourism (2mks)
ii) Energy (2mks)
iii) Water (2mks)
d) For each of the following sedimentary rocks, name the resultant rock that forms
after metamorphism. (3mks)
i) Sandstone-
ii) Limestone
iii) Clay
8. a) i) Apart from Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), list four physical factors
that influence climate. (4mks)
ii) Give four characteristics of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) (4mks)
ii) State three conditions necessary for the formation of a beach. (3mks)
b) i) Apart from Bird’s foot delta, name two other types of coastal deltas. (2mks)
ii) Draw a diagram to show a Bird’s foot delta. (3mks)
iii) Describe how a Bird’s foot delta is formed. (4mks)
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Paper 1 Geography
Time - 2 ¾ hours
Instructions to students
1. Write your name, admission number and class in the spaces provided above.
2. This paper consists of two section A and B
3. Answer all the questions in section A
4. Answer question 6 and any other two questions from section B
5. All you answer must be written in the spaces provided in this question paper.
6. Candidates should answer the questions in English.
7 25
9 25
10 25
100
Total
2. a) Draw a well labelled diagram showing the three functional zones of an ideal urban centre .
(2marks)
b) State three factors leading to the emergence of slums in urban areas (3marks)
3. a) Give two reasons how the following factors influenced the development of iron and
steel
industry
Source: Hypothetical
iii. The numerical population increase in Kenya between 2013 and 201 (2marks)
6. Study the map of Karatina 1:50,000 (sheet 121/3) provided and answer the following questions.
(ii) Give the name of the map extract bordering Karatina to the east (1 mark)
(b) (i) Name two human features in grid square 0346. (2 marks)
(ii) What is the bearing of the Air photo principal point in grid square 9452 (13A/13) from
the trigonometric station in grid square 9552 (121T7) (2 marks)
(c) Calculate the area of the natural forest in Kirinyaga District (2 marks)
(d) (i) Using a scale of 1cm to represent 20 meters, draw an accurate cross section from
grid square 850570 to grid square 910570. (3 marks)
- River (1 mark)
(e) Describe the drainage of the area in the map extract (5 marks)
(f) Students of a school at Ragati went for a field study in Karatina Township.
(i) Name two types of settlement patterns they may have identified in the town. (2 marks)
(ii) State four solutions to problems they may have encountered during the field study. (4 marks)
7. (a) What is a rock? (2marks)
(b) (i) Classify rocks according to their mode of formation. (3marks)
(ii) Identify two classes of rocks mentioned in (i) above that are
(b) (i) Explain three factors that lead to rejuvenation of a river (6maraks)
(ii) Describe the process of a river capture. (6marks)
(c) Some students carried out a field study on the feature found a long a river.
(i) List three features formed as a result of river erosion. (3marks)
(ii) State three methods that students may have used to record their data (2marks)
(iii) Explain two ways in which features resulting from river deposition are of
significance to human activities. (4marks)
312/1
Paper 1 Geography
Time - 2 ¾ hours
Instructions to students
Write your name, index number and other required details in the spaces provided.
1. Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided.
2. This paper consists of two sections A and B.
3. Answer all questions in section A.
4. Answer questions 6 and any other two questions in section B.
5. Answers must be written on the foolscaps provided
SECTION A
c) You are required to carry out a field study on the types of rocks within
the vicinity of your school.
i) State four reasons why you would conduct a reconnaissance (4mks)
ii) State how you would use the following items during the field study.
• Geological hammer (2mks)
• Magnifying lens (2mks)
• Geological map (2mks)
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8. a) Give two types of Earth Movement within the earth’s crust. (2mks)
b) i) Describe the origin of continents according to the theory of
Continental Drift. (6mks)
ii) Explain the following evidence which support the theory of
Continental Drift.
• Paleontological evidence. (2mks)
• Paleoclimatic evidence. (2mks)
• Sea floor spreading. (2mks)
c) i) Name one fold mountains in:-
• North America (1mk)
• Asia (1mk)
• Africa (1mk)
ii) With the aid of well labeled diagrams, describe how Fold
Mountains are formed. (8mks)
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