Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Geography Strand 3 Human and Economic Activities Notes. The MS Word version is also available upon your request.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • STRAND 3.0: HUMAN AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
    • Sub-Strand 3.1: Agriculture
      • Definition and types of Agriculture (Subsistence, Commercial, Urban)
      • Importance of agriculture in society (Food supply, Employment, Raw materials, Foreign exchange, Market for industrial goods)
      • Trends in agriculture in Africa (Shift to commercial, Technology adoption, Value addition, Climate Smart Agriculture)
      • Challenges facing agriculture in Kenya (Climate change, Pests/Diseases, Poor infrastructure, Land fragmentation, High cost of inputs, Rural-Urban migration)
      • Strategies for enhancing agricultural productivity (Irrigation, Extension services, Subsidies, Infrastructure, Research)
      • Agriculture and Food Security
    • Sub-Strand 3.2: Mining
      • Factors influencing occurrence and exploitation of minerals (Value, Size of deposit, Quality of ore, Technology, Transport, Capital, Political stability)
      • Methods of mining (Opencast/Open-pit, Underground/Shaft, Alluvial/Placer)
      • Case Studies in Mining (Limestone in Kenya, Diamond in Botswana, Iron Ore in Australia)
      • Effects of mining on the environment (Land dereliction, Pollution, Soil erosion, Biodiversity loss)
      • Solutions/Rehabilitation (Backfilling, Afforestation, Landscaping)
    • Sub-Strand 3.3: Energy
      • Types and sources of energy (Non-renewable vs Renewable)
      • Development of Renewable Energy Case Studies (Hydro in Uganda, Geothermal in Kenya & Italy, Solar in Vietnam, Wind in Spain)
      • Significance of Renewable Energy (Environmental protection, Sustainability, Cost, Health)
      • Management and Conservation of Energy (Energy-saving devices, Improved Jikos, Switching off, Public transport, Alternative fuels)
    • Sub-Strand 3.4: Industry
      • Types of Industries (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Cottage, Jua Kali)
      • Factors influencing location of industries (Raw materials, Market, Power, Transport, Labor, Water)
      • Industrial Development Case Studies (Jua Kali in Kenya, Cottage Industries in India, Car Manufacturing in Japan)
      • Challenges facing industries in Kenya (Competition, High cost of energy, Poor infrastructure, Corruption, Lack of capital)
      • Solutions to industrial problems (Buy Kenya Build Kenya, EPZ, SGR, Technical training)
• File Size:

  630.97 KB
• Length:

  17 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  GEOGRAPHY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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