Land reclamation and rehabilitation — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 36 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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

Define land reclamation and rehabilitation and explain the factors that influence the establishment of irrigation schemes in Kenya

Describe the Mwea-Tebere and Perkerra irrigation schemes: location, methods, crops grown, significance and problems experienced

Compare and contrast methods of land reclamation in Kenya and the Netherlands (polders, dykes, drainage)

Explain the importance of irrigation farming to the economy of Kenya and discuss problems experienced in irrigation farming

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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

(g) Name two challenges faced in the rehabilitation of land in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Part (g) — 2 marks

Insufficient funding for rehabilitation projects (1 mk)

Conflicts over land use among different stakeholders (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

(f) State two benefits of land reclamation in Kenya. (2 marks)

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Part (f) — 2 marks

Increases agricultural land available for food production (1 mk)

Helps in reducing environmental degradation by restoring ecosystems (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

(e) Explain how climate affects the establishment of irrigation schemes in Kenya. (3 marks)

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Part (e) — 3 marks

Areas with low rainfall require irrigation to support agriculture (1 mk)

High evaporation rates in hot climates necessitate efficient irrigation methods (1 mk)

Climate variability affects water availability for irrigation (1 mk)

(d) Name two types of land reclamation methods used in Kenya. (2 marks)

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