Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Form 3 Geography Paper 1 End Term 3 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This assessment delivers rigorous examination across physical geography topics including earth structure, climatology, tectonism, arid landforms, limnology, vegetation zones, and topographical map work. It is ideal for end-of-year school-based national assessment preparation towards the end of the term, and can also be effectively administered as a mid-term assessment for schools that have completed the syllabus early at the beginning of the term.

  • Duration: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Total Marks: 100 Marks
  • Number of Questions: 10 Questions (1 – 10)
  • Structure: Section A (Questions 1 – 5, 25 Marks; compulsory) and Section B (Questions 6 – 10, 75 Marks; Question 6 compulsory, answer any other two questions)

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A:
    • Internal heat sources of the earth and isothermal atmospheric layers
    • Elements of weather and prevailing wind influences on climate
    • Causes of crustal movements and plate boundary types
    • Distinction between seas and oceans and sources of ocean salts
    • Artesian basin structure, aquifer profiles, and characteristics of karst landscapes
  • Section B:
    • Topographical map skills (Kangonde Map Extract): six-figure grid references, drainage patterns, economic activities, and livestock rearing indicators
    • Folding and faulting: fold mountain distribution worldwide (Rockies, Alps, Andes, Urals), anticlinorium-synclinorium formation, and economic benefits
    • Arid landforms: wind erosion features (rock pedestals), factors influencing wind transport, and negative impacts of desert features
    • Vegetation ecology: factors influencing distribution, Kenya's vegetation zones, mangrove adaptations, coniferous forest traits, and fieldwork planning
    • Limnology: lake formation processes, tectonic formation of Lake Victoria, salinity causes in Rift Valley lakes, and climatic influences of water bodies
• File Size:

  2.00 MB
• Length:

  6 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Form 3
• Subject:

  Geography
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

Enter your details below to initiate a payment using MPESA.