Fishing — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 40 practice questions · 3 syllabus objectives

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

Describe the fishing industry in East Africa: identify fishing grounds, the main fish species, fishing methods and fishing communities

Explain the factors that have led to the growth and the problems facing the fishing industry in East Africa (over-fishing, pollution, water hyacinth)

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Identify two factors contributing to the decline of the fishing industry in East Africa and describe how each factor affects fish populations. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Overfishing (1 mk)
Pollution (1 mk)
Part (b) — 2 marks
Overfishing leads to reduced fish numbers and threatens species sustainability (1 mk)
Pollution can cause habitat destruction and health issues in fish, reducing populations (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Name two main types of fishing practiced in East Africa and explain one problem each type faces. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Artisanal fishing (1 mk)
Commercial fishing (1 mk)
Part (b) — 2 marks
Artisanal fishing faces issues of overfishing leading to depletion of fish stocks (1 mk)
Commercial fishing is affected by pollution impacting fish quality and safety (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Identify TWO fishing grounds along the Indian Ocean coast of East Africa and name one main fish species caught in each. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Kenya's coastal waters (1 mk)
Tanzania's coastal waters (1 mk)
Part (b) — 2 marks
Tuna from Kenya's coastal waters (1 mk)
Prawns from Tanzania's coastal waters (1 mk)
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Name TWO main fish species found in Lake Tanganyika and explain one fishing method used by communities around it. (4 marks)

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