Agriculture — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 51 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Identify the main types of agriculture practised in Kenya: subsistence, commercial, arable, pastoral, mixed and irrigation farming

Explain the physical and human factors that influence agricultural land use in Kenya: climate, soils, relief, labour, capital, markets, policy

Describe the problems facing agriculture in Kenya and explain the role of government and development agencies in improving food production

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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

State two advantages of organic farming. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Improves soil fertility (1 mk)
Reduces chemical pollution (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

State four types of livestock reared in Kenya. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks
Cattle (1 mk)
Sheep (1 mk)
Goats (1 mk)
Poultry (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

State two main methods of irrigation used in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Drip irrigation (1 mk)
Furrow irrigation (1 mk)
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State three challenges faced by farmers in Kenya. (3 marks)

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