GEOGRAPHY TOPICAL QUESTIONS And ANSWERS- FORESTRY - Highschool: Form1-4 Revision Material Exams with Marking Schemes

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1. (a) Give three reasons for over-exploitation of hardwoods in Africa.

(b) State four measures taken to conserve forests in Kenya.

(ii) Explain the factors that have favoured forestry in Canada.

(d) Explain three differences between softwoods in Kenya and Canada.

2. (a) (i) What is agro-forestry?

(ii) State four reasons why agro-forestry is being encouraged.

3. (a) (i) Distinguish between pure and mixed forests

(ii) Show how natural forests differ from planted forests in Kenya

(ii) Explain three factors favouring the exploitation of softwoods in Canada

4. (a) Define agro forestry

(b) Outline four benefits of agro forestry

(i) Altitude

(ii) Aspect

(d) Explain three measures being undertaken to conserve forests in Kenya

(e) Give four consequences of forest depletion in Kenya

5. (a) (i) Distinguish between indigenous and exotic forest

(ii) Explain four ways in which natural forests differ from planted forests

(b) Explain three factors that influence the distribution of forests in Kenya

6. (a) (i) What is forestry?

(ii) Explain three factors that favour the growth of natural forests on the Kenya highlands

(b) Explain five problems hindering the exploitation of tropical hardwood forests

in the country

(ii) State three factors that have led to the reduction of the area under forest in Mau forest

7. (a) (i) Distinguish between forestry and forest

(ii) Discuss the influence of the following factors on the destruction of natural forests

a) Climate

b) Human activities

c) Topography

8. (a) Explain three measures which have been taken to manage forests in Kenya

(b) Give the differences between the soft wood forests in Kenya and

Canada, under the following headings:

(i) Species

(ii) Problems

(iii) Marketing

(d) Your class intends to carry out a field study on the erotic trees of the Kenya highlands:-

(i) Name two types of tree species they are likely to observe

(ii) Identify three methods you will use to record the data in the field

9. (a) Define the term agro-forestry

(b) Name three topical hardwoods found in Kenya

RIVERS AND GLACIATION

1. a) i) What is a river?

ii) Distinguish between a river confluence and a river tributary

b) Describe how a river erodes its channel by the following processes

i) Hydraulic action

ii) Abrasion

2. a) Describe the process of a river capture

b)State five characteristics of a flood plain

3. (a) Define the term river capture

(b) The diagram below shows a river capture, name the features marked X, Y, Z

4. (a) Differentiate between accordant and discordant drainage systems

(b) State three factors that facilitate formation of deltas

5. (a) (i)Name two ways in which ice moves

(ii) State two factors which facilitate the movement of ice

(b) Identify two erosional features in glaciated lowlands

(i) Outwash plain

(ii) Moraine-dammed lake

(d) Explain four ways in which a glaciated landscape is of significance to human activities

6. (a) State four factors which may cause a waterfall to form

(b) (i) Describe how river braids are formed

(ii) Name three features resulting form river rejuvenation

(d) Give two reasons as to why Lake Naivasha is a fresh water lake

7. (a (i) Outline two factors that influence the development of drainage patterns. (2 marks)

(ii) Outline five characteristics of a river in its youthful stage. (5 marks)

(b) Describe the following processes of river erosion:

(i) attrition; (2 marks)

(ii) corrasion. (4 marks)

(c) Explain three negative effects of rivers to the human environment.

(d) Your class is planning to carry out a field study of a river in its old stage.

(3 marks)

(i) State three reasons why it would be necessary to pre-visit the area of study.

(3 marks)

8.(a)	Explain the following processes of weathering:
	(i) hydration;	(2 marks)
	(ii) oxidation;	(2 marks)
	(iii) frost action.	(3 marks)
(b)	Describe how an exfoliation dome is formed.	(6 marks)
(c)	Explain three physical factors that enhance movement of materials along a slope due to gravity.	(6 marks)
(d)	(i) Give two processes of rapid mass movement.	(2 marks)
	(ii) State four indicators of occurrence of soil creep in an area.	(4 marks)

9. (a) (i) What is an ice sheet? (2mks)

(ii) Give two reasons why there are no ice sheets in Kenya (2mks)

(iii) Explain three factors that influence the movement of the ice from the place where it has accumulated (6mks)

(b) Describe how an arête is formed (4mks)

The diagram below shows types of moraines in a valley glacier

Name the type of moraines marked S, T and V (3mks)
- Explain four positive effects of glaciation in lowland areas. (8mks)

10. (a) (i) What is the difference between weathering and mass wasting?

(ii) Apart from plants, give three other factors that influence the rate of

weathering

(iii) Explain two ways in which plants cause weathering (4mks)

(b) (i) List two types of mass wasting other than soil creep (2mks)

(ii) Explain three factors that cause soil creep. (6mks)

8. a) i) Name two sources of rivers. (2mks)

ii) The diagram below shows the three stages of the long profile of a

river.

Give two features formed by the rivers in each of the three stages.

(6mks)

98. (a) Describe plucking as a process in glacial erosion. (4 marks)

(b) Explain three conditions that lead to glacial deposition. (6 marks)

(c) The diagram below shows features resulting from glacial deposition on a lowland area.

Direction of movement of ice

Name the features marked X, Y and Z. (3 marks)
Describe how terminal moraine is formed. (4 marks)

(d) Explain four positive effects of glaciation in lowland areas. (8 marks)

10. (a) Differentiate between river rejuvenation and river capture. (2 marks)

(b) Give three features resulting from;

(i) river rejuvenation; (3 marks)

(ii) river capture. (3 marks)

(c) Explain the four ways through which a river transports its load. (8 marks)

(d) You are planning to carry out a field study on the lower course of a river.

(i) Give three reasons why you would require a route map. . (3 marks)

(ii) State three characteristics of a river at the old stage that you are likely to observe during the field study.(3 marks)

(iii) Give three follow-up activities you would be involved in after the field study. (3 marks)

GEOGRAPHY ANSWERS FOR TOPIC FORESTRY

. FORESTRY

1. a) – High demand for hardwoods

Population pressure which has led to increased deforestation in creation of room for farming and settlement
Hardwoods take too long to mature and this doesn’t match the rate of felling

b) – Agro forestry programme

Public awareness and education through mass media
Creation of forest reserve
Recycling of waste papers to make newsprint
Enacting law governing forest conservation
Forest research stations to conduct research on new tree species
Establishment of government tea zones at the edge of forests to act as buffer zones

c i) – New found land

Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
New Bruswick

ii) – The landscape is rugged hence does not favour agriculture

High rainfall thoughout the year favours forest growth
Coastal location favour establishment of ports for timber exportation
Constant supply of H.E.P for industrial use due to many rivers with water falls
Plenty/abundant water supply for processing purposes e.g. bleaching of pulp
Ready market in Canada and U.S.A for forest products
Cheap means of transport or rivers like Ottawa, Fraser e.t.c
Low temperatures in the highlands discourage settlement hence forestry is the main use of land

d) – In Canada they grow naturally while in Kenya they are planted

In Canada they cover extensive areas while in Kenya they cover small areas
In Canada they exist in a wide variety while in Kenya the species are limited
In Canada they are indigenous while in Kenya they are mainly exotic

2. (a) i) – This is a collective term used to cover a variety of land uses that combine tree

growing, pasture and crop production practices on the same piece of land for

the purpose of increasing or improving the output of the soil.

ii) – Remedy to deforestation.

Source of income.
- Environmental benefits.
- Aesthetic saving.
- Labour saving especially for women who spend more time fetching firewoods.

3. a i) – Pure forest is composed of trees of two or more species

ii)

Natural forest	Planted forests
consists of hardwood mixed the species random occurrence with different canopiestake long time to mature	mainly softwoods- pure woods Planed in rows and of same heightTake 15-30years mature

b) – High rainfall in Kenya highlands favours tree growth

– Kenya Highlands experiences cool temperatures ideal for coniferous forests

– High market for wood products and timber encourages forestry

– Forestry areas are rugged and steep, discouraging settlement and agriculture

c i) – Tree planting /re-a forestation

People are required to seek permits if they have to cut trees
Forests reserves have been ser aside to conserve indigenous forests
Forestry department carry out research to produce and distribute seedling
People are educated through mass media importance of the conservation
People are being encouraged to use of alternative source of energy/saving jikos

ii) – Presence of cool to cold climate enhances growth

High rainfall promotes growth of trees
Step and rugged landscape discourages agriculture
High local and international market for forest products
Low population density in Canada provides more land for forestry

4. a) Agro-forestry involves cultivation of both crops and trees on the same piece of land

. b) – Provides source of firewood and charcoal

Source of income to farmers after selling tree products like fruits
Trees act as windbreakers
Trees create micro-climate within the farm
Some trees are of medicinal value
Trees leaves decomposes to form fertile soils

c i) – Tree growth is limited to altitudes below 3500 because beyond this level

the temperatures are too low for tree growth
Lower level of tropical mountains have rainforests, which give way to
coniferous forests and then to bamboo thickets, with increase in altitude
In highland areas where the slope is too steep trees do not grow because the so

is thin due to heavy erosion

c ii) – Windward slopes of mountains are generally wetter than the leeward slopes thus

more fores

The forest zone starts at a much lower altitude on the windward than on the
leeward slopes
In the northern Hemisphere, southwards facing slopes are warmer with
luxuriant forests, while North facing slopes are in the sun’s shadow, cooler and

with less vegetation

. d) – People are being encouraged to plant trees and food crops in the same farms

Regions which previously were devoid of trees are being planted with trees
Tree farming is practiced in many parts with the aim of raising trees for future use
Mature trees felled are replaced immediately
The reduction of wastage e.g. the use of waste paper to produce newsprint
People are required to seek permits if they have to cut trees. This reduces the rate of tree felling
The forest reserves are patrolled by guards to ensure that fires are reported promptly and also ensure unlicensed people do not cut down trees
Forest reserves have been set aside to conserve indigenous species
Forestry department carries out research to produce and distribute seedlings to ensure the extension of forts
People are encouraged to use alternative sources of energy or energy saving jikos
People are educated through mass media on the importance of trees

e) – Desertification

Soil erosion/ degradation
Extinction of some tree species
Loss of plants with medicinal value
Loss of aesthetic value
Decrease in wild animals
Decline in employment for those in forestry related areas

5. a i) Indigenous forest are those trees which have been traditionally growing in the

country while exotic forest consists of tress that have been imported into the country.

ii) – Natural forest grows in the wild while planted forests are tended by man.

Planted forests are usually softwood while national forest are mainly hardwood.
Natural forest takes a longer time to nature as compared to planted forest.
In natural forest, trees are scattered while planted forest are found in rows/lines.
Natural forest here mixed species of tree while planted forest have pure strand in a given area.

b) – Temperature (10⁰c – 35⁰c)

Tropical Ban forest domestic high temperature areas (21⁰ – 35⁰c)
Human activities
Altitude
Rainfall.
Soils

c) – Afforestion /Reafforestion

Legislation
Research.
Education
Alternative sources of energy use.

6. a i) Is the science of cultivation development and managing forests

ii)- availability of deep fertile volcanic soils in the highlands has led to the growth

of thick Forests

– the high reliable rainfall throughout the year in the highland has promoted the growth

of thick forests

– their location in the low latitude region which experience high temperature has led to

faster growth and early maturity for most of the trees

– government’s efforts to protect destruction of the natural forests and protect them

from human settlement

b) – there is a wide variety of tree species in a given are. This makes exploitation of

valuable species difficult

– the valuable trees are scattered not in pure stands. this makes exploitation difficult

and expensive.

– The buttress roots make the falling cumbersome

– The dense undergrowth/thick forest any quick generation of plants hinder accessibility

– Humid climate makes working condition unfavourable

– The forests form a habitat for dangerous could animals which make the exploitation

insecure

– The hot humid conditions climate encourage pests and disease which are harmful to

man and trees

– The heavy rainfall thought the year results in muddy roads-which makes exploitation

difficult

– Inadequate capital limits the use of modern techniques in the exploitation of forests

– River transport is hindered by waterfalls and rapids. this make transportation expensive

c i) – carrying out public campaigns on the value of trees forests through mass media

e.g. Radio

– carrying out research on suitability of soils and the effects of pests diseases on

forests

– Established of training institution dealing with forestry e.g. lodiani

– reduction of wastage in the forestry industry by recycling waste to produce other

products

– employment of forests guard and officers to guard against destruction of forests

– creation of forest measure with the aim of protecting indigenous tree

c ii) – frequent outbid of bush forest destroying forests

– increasing human population encroaching in to the forests

– pests and diseases destroying some species of trees

– frequent drought experience in the country destroying the vegetation

– wild animals and domestic animals destroying vegetation causing stunted growth

7. a i) Forest is a continuous growth of trees and under growths covering a large tract of

land while forestry is the science of developing and managing forests including

cultivating them

ii a) – Mainly temperature and precipitation

– Proper growth of tree can only take place where there is heavy precipitation

throughout the year.

– Different plants require different amount of warmth e.g. in tropical regions where

rainfall is very high, big trees are common very low temperature discourage tree

growth.

b) – Human beings have destroyed any natural forests to create room for subsistence

agriculture and settlement. Deforestation has been rampant while collecting wood

fuel.

At the same time human being are conserving and maintaining trees in other area

c) – Forests do not grow on steep mountains where the surface is bare rock, the soils are

thin and temperatures are low

– The windward slopes of high mountains like Kilimanjaro usually receive higher rainfall

and are therefore forested. the lee ward slopes are covered with scrub vegetation

8. (a) – Research is being carried out on soil requirements for different species of trees

which enables foresters to plant trees in suitable areas

Public campaigns on the importance of forests are always being conducted through mass media
Alternative sources of energy are increasingly being encouraged to minimize over-dependence or wood fuel e.g. sun, wind, biomass, water, oil, kerosene, and natural gas
Introduction and promotion of energy saving stores to reduce the amount of wood fuel being used
Timber merchants and those involved in logging are being enlightened on how to improve their cutting practices through rational and selective felling and replanting to replace the ones cut.
Improving the infrastructure within he forested area by improving roads and providing roads and providing machinery, saw mills, tractors and seed beds
Control of pests and diseases which attacks trees
Establish of training and research institutions which specifically deal with forestry e.g. londiani forestry training college
Government has enacted laws that enable effective management of forests e.g. forest bill 2000
Creation of forest reserves to protect the indigenous trees and other plant species from extinction
Posts for forest guards have been set up within the forest to protect against illegal tree felling

. c)

i)species Kenya There are both exotic and indigenous softwoods ii)problems large tracts of forests especially exotic trees are affected by pests and diseases e.g. Aphids iii)marketing most of the wood products are sold locally but some are exported to Arabian countries, USA and Europe

Canada The main species are of coniferous type (2mks) Large tracts of forests are destroyed by fires and diseases(2mks) Most of the wood products have ready markets in Canada, USA, Britain and Europe

di) – Pines

Cypress
Eucalyptus

ii) – Note taking

Field sketching
Photographing /filming

9. a) It is the growing of trees together with crops on the same piece of land at the same

time Ö

b)- Meru oakÖ

Elgon teakÖ
MvuleÖ
Elgon oliveÖ
CamphorÖ
MangroveÖ

. c) – African pencil Ö

– Cedar Ö

– Podo Ö