Minerals and mining — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 41 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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

Define a mineral and classify minerals by economic importance; give examples of minerals mined in Kenya

Describe the methods of mining (open cast, shaft/deep mining, placer mining, quarrying) and identify their advantages and disadvantages

Explain the importance of the mining industry in the economies of Kenya and selected African countries

Minerals and mining

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Define a mineral and classify the following as metallic or non-metallic minerals: gold, limestone, copper, soda ash, iron ore, diamonds.

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Part (a) — 4 marks

Mineral: a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure (1 mk)

Metallic minerals: gold, copper, iron ore (1 mk)

Non-metallic minerals: limestone, soda ash, diamonds (1 mk)

Both groups correctly identified (1 mk)

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Define artisanal mining.

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Define the term 'mine site'.

Define quarrying.

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