(i) Give four factors that led to growth of Thika as an industrial centre.
- Abundant water supply from river Chania.
-Well-developed roads and rail transport.
- High population around Thika.
- Rich agricultural hinterland that produces raw-materials for industries.
- Government policy of industrial decentralization.
- The expansive flat land for setting up the industries.
(ii) Give four advantages of studying industry through field work.
- Provides first-hand information on facts and concepts about industries.
-Students are able to relate/apply knowledge gained to real situations.
- Helps in the development of skills/application of skills.
- Enable students to acquire appropriate attitudes towards the environment.
- Breaks the classroom monotony for students and teachers.
- Enables visual memory of industry better than theory.
- Provides in-depth/broader-learning.
marto answered the question on September 26, 2019 at 08:41
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