RAT1 SEMESTER 2 EXAM

2019
YEAR 9
GEOGRAPHY
Prepared by; MR. BRIAN AND MR ASMAN

INSTRUCTION
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided– there may be more space than you need.

Information:
The marks for each question are shown in brackets

Advice
Read each question carefully before answering

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 1. Explain two main uses of water {4mks]
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2. Name three main sources of water pollution [3mks]
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3. List down the processes of water treatment [5mks]
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4. Give three sources of fresh water [3mks]
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5. What is flooding? [1mk]
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6. Explain two causes of river flooding [4mks]

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7. Name one feature of river erosion [1mk]

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Explain two ways in which a river transports its load [4mks]
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8. State two ways of river erosion [2mks]
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9. Name three factors that influence lag time [3mks]
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