Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Form 4 Geography Term 1 2026 Opener Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a separate document.

  The exam is a Geography Paper 2 (312/2) with a duration of 2 ¾ hours. It focuses on Human and Economic Geography. The paper is divided into two sections: Section A and Section B. Candidates are instructed to answer all questions in both sections. Section A consists of short structured questions testing definitions and basic concepts, while Section B involves data processing (statistical graphs) and detailed essay-type questions regarding specific economic activities.

  The document covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Human Geography: Definition of Human Geography and areas of study under practical geography.
  • Fieldwork: Definition, types of fieldwork, and preparation for a field study in a tea farm.
  • Mining:
    • Modes of mineral occurrence.
    • Methods of mining (Open cast and Deep shaft mining).
    • Specific minerals found in Kariandusi, Kerio Valley, and Tororo.
  • Agriculture:
    • Economic and biotic factors influencing agriculture.
    • Influence of climatic elements (Temperature and Moisture) on agriculture.
    • Characteristics of plantation farming.
    • Physical factors influencing tea growing in Kenya.
  • Forestry:
    • Distinction between forest and forestry.
    • Tropical vs. Temperate hardwood forests (Species and characteristics).
    • Factors influencing the distribution of natural forests.
    • Problems limiting exploitation of Tropical hardwood forests.
    • Importance of forests in Kenya and problems facing them.
  • Energy:
    • By-products of crude oil refining.
    • Economic benefits of crude oil to Middle East countries.
  • Statistics:
    • Drawing a comparative line graph based on export data (Cement, Soda Ash, Fluorspar).
    • Advantages of using group line graphs.
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  GEOGRAPHY

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