Settlement patterns — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 54 practice questions · 3 syllabus objectives

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

Classify settlement types (nucleated, dispersed, linear) and explain the factors that influence the pattern and location of settlements

Describe the functions of rural and urban settlements in Kenya: residential, commercial, industrial, administrative and religious

Settlement patterns

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Identify three key functions of urban settlements in Kenya and explain one function in detail. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Commercial: centres for trade and business activities (1 mk)

Industrial: locations for manufacturing and production (1 mk)

Administrative: hubs for government and local authority operations (1 mk)

Part (b) — 1 mark

Commercial functions promote economic growth and job creation by attracting businesses and investments (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

Name three types of settlement patterns and identify one characteristic of each. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Nucleated: buildings are clustered together (1 mk)

Dispersed: buildings are spread out over a large area (1 mk)

Linear: buildings are arranged along a road or river (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Identify and explain two factors that influence nucleated settlement patterns in Kenya. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks

Proximity to water sources encourages clustering for irrigation and consumption (1 mk)

Fertile land attracts people to settle closely for agriculture (1 mk)

Defensive advantages lead to settlements being built together for safety (1 mk)

Access to market centers promotes nucleation for trade and services (1 mk)

Identify two factors that influence urban settlement patterns in Kenya and explain how each factor affects this settlement. (4 marks)