Climate and climatic regions — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 79 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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

Distinguish between weather and climate; describe the factors that influence climate: latitude, altitude, distance from sea, ocean currents, winds

Describe the characteristics of the major world climatic types: equatorial, tropical, Mediterranean, desert, temperate and polar

Identify the climatic regions of East Africa and describe the relationship between climate, vegetation and human activities in each region

Climate and climatic regions

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

State four features of a savanna climate. (4 marks)

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Distinct wet and dry seasons (1 mk)
Moderate to high temperatures (1 mk)
Grasslands with scattered trees (1 mk)
Frequent wildfires during the dry season (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

List two climatic zones found in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Tropical rainforest zone (1 mk)
Semi-arid zone (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

State three effects of deforestation on climate. (3 marks)

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Increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere (1 mk)
Altered rainfall patterns due to reduced transpiration (1 mk)
Increased soil erosion affecting land fertility (1 mk)
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List two human activities that contribute to climate change. (2 marks)

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