Mining in Kenya

12 Grade 5 Social Studies questions on Mining in Kenya, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Explain two ways in which mining is important to Kenya.

   (4 marks)

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   Any two: creates jobs/employment; earns income and foreign exchange; provides raw materials for industries; leads to development of roads and towns near mines; provides government revenue through taxes. (2 marks each)

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Titanium is mined in which county?

   A. Nyeri

   B. Kisumu

   C. Kwale

   D. Garissa

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   At the coast, salt is obtained from sea water mainly through the process of:

   A. Grinding

   B. Burning

   C. Freezing

   D. Evaporation

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A mining company digs deep tunnels and shafts to remove minerals found far below the ground. This method of mining is called:

   A. Panning

   B. Open-cast mining

   C. Evaporation

   D. Underground mining

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5. Question 5

   2 marks

   Explain what is meant by the term mining.

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which precious mineral is mined in the Kakamega area?

   A. Salt

   B. Trona

   C. Gold

   D. Gypsum

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Fluorspar was mainly mined in the:

   A. Kerio Valley

   B. Kwale coast

   C. Rift Valley near Mombasa

   D. Kakamega area

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which mineral is mainly used to make cement?

   A. Gold

   B. Soda ash

   C. Fluorspar

   D. Limestone

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   (a) Name the mineral mined at Lake Magadi.

   (b) Give two uses of this mineral.

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Soda ash is mined at:

    A. Lake Nakuru

    B. Lake Magadi

    C. Lake Victoria

    D. Lake Turkana

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11. Question 11

    6 marks

    State three minerals mined in Kenya and where each is mined.

    (6 marks)

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    Any three, each with correct location (2 marks each): Soda ash – Lake Magadi; Fluorspar – Kerio Valley; Gold – Kakamega; Titanium – Kwale; Limestone – Athi River/Bamburi; Salt – Malindi/Magadi.

12. Question 12

    4 marks

    State two problems caused by mining activities in Kenya.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any two: destruction of land/leaving open pits; pollution of air, water and soil; displacement of people; health problems for miners; loss of vegetation. (2 marks each)

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