Industry — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 49 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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What You'll Learn

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

Classify industries by type (extractive, manufacturing, service) and by scale (cottage, small-scale, large-scale)

Explain the factors that influence the location of industries in Kenya: raw materials, labour, energy, transport, markets, government policy

Describe the major industries in Kenya (horticulture, tea processing, textiles, cement, tourism) and assess their contribution to the economy

Industry

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Identify two ways in which government policy can affect industrial location in Kenya. (4 marks)

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Part (b) — 4 marks

Tax incentives: Reduced taxes can encourage businesses to set up in specific areas (2 mks)

Zoning laws: Regulations may restrict or promote industrial activities in certain regions (2 mks)

easySHORT ANSWER6 marks

Name three factors that influence the location of industries in Kenya, and provide a reason for each. (6 marks)

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Part (a) — 6 marks

Raw materials: Proximity to raw materials reduces transportation costs (2 mks)

Labour: Availability of skilled labour attracts industries seeking expertise (2 mks)

Transport: Good transport infrastructure facilitates easy movement of goods (2 mks)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

List three examples of cottage industries in Kenya and state their classification by scale. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Basket weaving: cottage industry (1 mk)

Pottery making: cottage industry (1 mk)

Beadwork: cottage industry (1 mk)

Name two types of industries in Kenya and classify each as either extractive, manufacturing, or service. (4 marks)