(a)(i)Name two forms of energy.
?Renewable.
?Non-renewable.
(ii)State three advantages of solar energy.
?Cheap as it is free.
?Available in all parts of the world.
?Cheap to tap and require low maintenance costs.
?Clean and environmentary friendly.
?Can be stored in batteries and used later at night.
?It’s production lessen the dependance on oil or coal.
?It is in exhaustible sources of energy.
(b)(i) A part from Olkaria name two potential areas in Kenya for the generation of Geothermal power.
?Menengai.
?Bogoria.
?Near Suswa.
?Longonot.
?Ebun.
(ii)State two factors that limit the exploitation of geothermal power in Kenya.
?Not readily available.
?High cost of implementing geothermal power project.
?Lack of skilled manpower to harness geothermal power project.
?Danger of land subsidence as tectonic fluids are withdrawn.
(c)State Three reasons why Kenya import oil in crude form.
?It is less dangerous/less risky when transported.
?It has many useful by-products when refined in Kenya.
?It is easy to handle crude oil i.e many products.
?It contribute to industrial growth in Kenya.
(d)Physical factors favouring the location of hydro-electric power station.
?Steep gradient/water falls or rapid to provide fast flowing water with masive hydraulic force to drive the turbine.
?Constant supply of large volume of water to ensure continous generation of power.
?Hard basement rock to provide a firm foundation for the construction of a dam.
?Non-porous/impervious basement rock to prevent seapage of water from the reservoir.
(e)You intend to carry out a field study on sources and uses of energy within your school environment.
(i)State two methods of data presesentation.
?Tabulation.
?Filling tables and questionnaires.
?Drawing sketch maps.
?Displaying photos.
?Presenting a written report.
(iii)Give three problems you will encounter while collecting data.
?Harsh weather condition.
?Inaccessibility in some areas.
?Non-co-operative respondents.
?Transport problems.
?Language barrier.
?Insufficient data.
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