Fishing in Eastern Africa

13 Grade 6 Social Studies questions on Fishing in Eastern Africa, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Fishing is carried out in different water bodies in Eastern Africa.

   (a) State two water bodies where fishing takes place in Kenya.

   (b) Name two methods used to catch fish.

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which one of the following is a problem facing the fishing industry in Eastern Africa?

   A. Presence of tarmac roads

   B. Over-fishing which reduces fish stocks

   C. Too many roads near the lake

   D. Availability of fresh water

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3. Question 3

   6 marks

   The fishing industry contributes to the economy of Eastern Africa. Explain three ways in which fishing is important to the people of the region.

   (6 marks)

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   Any three explained points (2 mks each): provides food rich in protein; creates employment for fishermen, traders and processors; earns income and foreign exchange through fish exports; provides raw materials for industries (fish meal, animal feed); supports development of related businesses such as boat making and net repair. Max 6.

4. Question 4

   4 marks

   Fish is a highly perishable food and must be preserved.

   (a) State two methods used to preserve fish in Eastern Africa.

   (b) Give two reasons why fish must be preserved.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Any two methods (1 mk each): sun-drying; salting; smoking; freezing/refrigeration; canning. (b) Any two reasons (1 mk each): to prevent it from going bad/rotting; to store it for future use; to transport it over long distances to markets; to reduce wastage and losses.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A farmer digs a pond, fills it with water and rears fish for sale. This method of getting fish is called:

   A. Deep-sea fishing

   B. Fish farming (aquaculture)

   C. Netting in the ocean

   D. Trawling

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A large boat with nets that are dragged along the sea floor to catch fish is used in which fishing method?

   A. Fish farming

   B. Line fishing with a rod

   C. Trawling

   D. Basket trapping

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Fishing is an important economic activity in Eastern Africa. Which one of the following lakes is the leading source of fresh-water fish in Kenya?

   A. Lake Nakuru

   B. Lake Victoria

   C. Lake Magadi

   D. Lake Bogoria

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Fish that are caught in large numbers must be preserved before they reach the market. Which one of the following is a method of preserving fish?

   A. Watering

   B. Weeding

   C. Ploughing

   D. Salting and drying

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which one of the following would MOST improve the amount of fish available in Kenya's lakes for future generations?

   A. Restocking lakes and enforcing fishing laws

   B. Dumping waste into the water

   C. Catching all the young fish

   D. Using very small-holed nets

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which one of the following methods is used to catch fish in Eastern Africa?

    A. Using ploughs

    B. Using hooks and nets

    C. Using pangas to cut trees

    D. Using tractors

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    The fishing industry in Eastern Africa faces several challenges.

    (a) State three problems affecting fishing in the region.

    (b) Suggest one way of solving one of the problems you have named.

    (4 marks)

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    (a) Any three problems (1 mk each): over-fishing reducing fish stocks; use of illegal fishing methods/undersized nets; water pollution; water hyacinth weed blocking the lake; poor storage and preservation facilities; conflicts over fishing grounds. (b) One matching solution (1 mk): e.g. enforce fishing laws/ban illegal nets; remove water hyacinth; provide cold-storage facilities; create fishing seasons/quotas.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The catching of fish from the sea, such as the Indian Ocean, is known as:

    A. Fresh-water fishing

    B. River fishing

    C. Fish farming

    D. Marine (sea) fishing

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Fishermen at Lake Victoria catch different types of fish. Which of the following is a fish commonly caught in Lake Victoria?

    A. Salmon

    B. Tuna

    C. Nile perch

    D. Cod

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