Forestry — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 39 practice questions · 6 syllabus objectives

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What You'll Learn

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

Define forest and forestry

Discuss the factors that influence the distribution and types of natural forests

Discuss the significance of forests and forest products to Kenya

Identify and explain the problems facing forestry in Kenya

Discuss ways and means of managing and conserving forests in Kenya

Compare and contrast softwood forests in Kenya and Canada

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Name two characteristics of softwood forests found in Kenya and two characteristics of softwood forests in Canada. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Primarily consists of coniferous trees such as pine and cedar (1 mk)

Typically found at lower altitudes and in specific climatic zones like the Eastern Highlands (1 mk)

Part (b) — 2 marks

Dominated by species like spruce, fir, and pine, often forming vast boreal forests (1 mk)

Located in colder climates with significant snowfall and long winters (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Identify two methods of forest conservation that are being implemented in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Community-based forest management to involve local communities in conservation efforts (1 mk)

Reforestation initiatives to restore degraded forest areas (1 mk)

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Identify three major challenges facing forestry in Kenya and explain how each affects forest conservation. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Deforestation due to agriculture and urbanisation (1 mk)

Illegal logging and over-exploitation of forest resources (1 mk)

Invasive species threatening native flora (1 mk)

Part (b) — 1 mark

Deforestation reduces forest cover leading to habitat loss and biodiversity decline (1 mk)

Identify three ways in which forests contribute to the economy of Kenya. (3 marks)