The map below shows the physical region of Kenya . Use it to answer the Question that follows

      

The map below shows the physical region of Kenya . Use it to answer the Question that follows

i)Name the region marked X Y and Z
ii) Give the major economic importance of each of the lakes marked S and T
iii) Describe how Mt Kenya was formed

  

Answers


John
I) X- Coastal plain / lowland , Y- Kenya highland/ Central highlands
Z- The lake basin / lake plateau

ii) S- fishing , T – Mining

iii) The underlying molten rock escaped through a vent to the surface (a v0lcanic eruption occurred ) There were violent eruption , which ejected acidic lava which later cooled and solidified . The lava piled in layers around the vent .The lava did not flow very far from the vent since it was acidic/ viscous . Over the years , eruption ceased and the volcano became extinct. Erosion set is exposing the plug and producing the jugged peak of the mountain . This led to formation of steep sided volcano known as mount Kenya
johnmulu answered the question on October 3, 2017 at 11:36


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