Energy resources — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 59 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Classify energy resources as renewable (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass) and non-renewable (coal, oil, natural gas); give Kenyan examples

Describe the development of hydro-electric power (HEP) and geothermal energy in Kenya; explain the factors that favour their development

Explain the challenges of energy supply in Kenya and assess the role of renewable energy in sustainable development

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

List three challenges facing the supply of energy in Kenya and explain how renewable energy can help address one of these challenges. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

High reliance on imported fossil fuels increases vulnerability to price fluctuations (1 mk)

Inadequate infrastructure for energy distribution limits accessibility (1 mk)

Environmental degradation and climate change impacts energy production (1 mk)

Part (b) — 1 mark

Renewable energy sources like solar can provide localised energy solutions, reducing reliance on imports (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Identify two factors that favour the development of hydro-electric power in Kenya and explain their significance. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Availability of rivers with sufficient flow (e.g., Tana River) (1 mk)

High rainfall areas that ensure water supply (e.g., Mount Kenya region) (1 mk)

Part (b) — 2 marks

Rivers provide a consistent source of water for generating electricity (1 mk)

High rainfall ensures sustainability of water supply for prolonged energy generation (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER6 marks

Name three examples of renewable energy sources and three examples of non-renewable energy sources used in Kenya. (6 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Hydropower (1 mk)

Geothermal energy (1 mk)

Biomass (1 mk)

Part (b) — 3 marks

Oil (1 mk)

Coal (1 mk)

Natural gas (1 mk)

Identify two sources of non-renewable energy resources used in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Energy resources — KCSE Geography

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