Transport in Eastern Africa

11 Grade 6 Social Studies questions on Transport in Eastern Africa, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Oil and petroleum products can best be moved over long distances on land using a:

   A. Pipeline

   B. Aeroplane

   C. Bicycle

   D. Canoe

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is located in:

   A. Mombasa

   B. Kisumu

   C. Eldoret

   D. Nairobi

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   (a) Name two water bodies used for water transport in Eastern Africa.

   (b) State two disadvantages of water transport.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Any two of: Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Indian Ocean, River Nile, Lake Turkana (2 marks). (b) Any two, 1 mark each: it is slow; it is limited to areas with water bodies; it is affected by bad weather/storms; it needs ports and harbours.

4. Question 4

   4 marks

   State four advantages of road transport in Eastern Africa.

   (4 marks)

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   Any four, 1 mark each: it is flexible and can reach many places (door to door); it is cheaper over short distances; it is faster over short distances; roads are fairly easy to build and maintain; it links up with other means of transport.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The modern railway line that links Mombasa and Nairobi is the:

   A. Underground railway

   B. Standard Gauge Railway

   C. Monorail

   D. Cable railway

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which form of transport is most suitable for carrying heavy goods across Lake Victoria?

   A. Air transport

   B. Pipeline transport

   C. Railway transport

   D. Water transport

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which means of transport is the fastest over very long distances?

   A. Road

   B. Water

   C. Air

   D. Railway

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8. Question 8

   2 marks

   A flower farmer must get fresh flowers from Kenya to buyers in Europe within a few hours. State two reasons why air transport is the best mode for this trade.

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Give three ways in which good transport contributes to the development of Eastern Africa.

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   Any three, 1 mark each: promotes trade between regions and countries; opens up remote areas and markets; creates employment; enables movement of goods and people; encourages tourism and industries.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The main seaport that serves Kenya and its landlocked neighbours such as Uganda is the port of:

    A. Lamu

    B. Kisumu

    C. Malindi

    D. Mombasa

    (1 mark)

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The movement of people and goods from one place to another is called:

    A. Trade

    B. Transport

    C. Migration

    D. Communication

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