MOCK 2013 - SOLVING PHOTOGRAPHY

MOCK 2013

Study
carefully the photograph provided below and then answer the questions that
follow:

a) What kind of
geographical process is taking place in the area?

Volcanism

b) State the four
economic importance of the process taking place in the area

1. Tourism, volcanic features attract
tourists then the country to earn foreign currency

2. Agriculture,
some lava on weathering can lead to fertile soil hence development of
agriculture

3. Mining,
volcanism can lead to formation of
mineral deposits like copper and diamond

4. Electric
Generation, volcanic eruption can provide geothermal power, then get
electricity

c) Describe the
four destructive influences of the process on man and environment

1. Loss of Life, eruption of hot molten materials can
kill people and animals

2. Damage of Properties, volcanic
eruption can damage the houses and crops

3. Air Pollution, the eruption of
gases into the area can cause air pollution

4. Loss of Biodiversity, ejection of
hot molten materials can destroy vegetation and kill animals

e) Name three mountains
in East Africa which have originated from the process

– Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

– Elgon (Uganda/Kenya)

– Oldonyo Lengai
(Tanzania)

MOCK 2013 – SOLVING PHOTOGRAPHY