Development of Transport

12 Grade 5 Social Studies questions on Development of Transport, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A farmer wants to send fresh flowers to Europe within a day. Which is the best means of transport to use?

   A. Air transport

   B. Water transport

   C. Donkey transport

   D. Railway transport

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a traditional means of water transport?

   A. A lorry

   B. A canoe

   C. A bus

   D. A train

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which means of transport is mainly used to move oil over long distances on land?

   A. A pipeline

   B. A canoe

   C. A donkey

   D. A dhow

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   In the dry northern parts of Kenya, which animal was commonly used to carry goods over long distances?

   A. A cow

   B. A dog

   C. A cat

   D. A camel

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5. Question 5

   3 marks

   State three traditional means of transport used in Kenya long ago.

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The modern railway that today connects Mombasa and Nairobi is the:

   A. Tramway

   B. Uganda Railway

   C. Standard Gauge Railway

   D. Metre Gauge Railway

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Differentiate between traditional and modern means of transport.

   (4 marks)

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   Traditional means used human power, animals and simple water vessels and were slow, carrying small loads over short distances (2 marks). Modern means use machines such as vehicles, trains and aeroplanes and are fast, carrying large loads over long distances (2 marks).

8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Explain two advantages of modern road transport.

   (4 marks)

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   Any two: it is fast; it reaches many places including rural areas; it is flexible (door to door); it can carry both people and goods; it links towns and markets. (2 marks each)

9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Give three modern means of transport used in Kenya today.

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10. Question 10

    3 marks

    (a) Name the railway that was built by the British in Kenya.

    (b) State two benefits the railway brought to Kenya.

    (3 marks)

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    (a) The Uganda Railway (1 mark). (b) Any two: opened up the interior for trade; led to growth of towns such as Nairobi; eased movement of goods and people; created jobs. (1 mark each)

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Before modern transport, goods were often carried by people on their heads and backs. This traditional means was called:

    A. Railway transport

    B. Human porterage

    C. Pipeline transport

    D. Air transport

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The railway line built by the British from Mombasa towards Uganda was known as the:

    A. Nairobi Railway

    B. Uganda Railway

    C. Coast Railway

    D. Tanzania Railway

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