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Activity 1:Â Watch the video below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbs-gwmAuGw
Activity 2:Â
Carefully study the pictures below showing some of the factors that influence population distribution.
Activity 3:Â
Read and write short notes
The table below shows some of the areas with high populations in Kenya and some of the reasons for the high population
Reasons
Examples of such places
Reliable, adequate rainfall and fertile well-drained soils
- Kenyan Highlands (Western and Central)
- Coastal plains
- Lake basin e.g. Kisumu, Siaya, Homabay, BusiaSome Text in Column Two
Well-developed infrastructure (transport and communication)
- Urban centres
- Agricultural centres e.g. Thika, Nakuru, Naivasha, Kericho
Availability of natural resources
Mining areas e.g. Magadi, Kariandusi, Kakamega, Kimwarer, Mombasa
Presence of industries hence jobs and better social services
Nairobi, Eldoret
Activity 4:Â
The table below shows examples of areas with low population in Kenya and some of the reasons for the low population
Reasons
Examples of such places
The hot and dry climate
Wajir, Turkana, Marsabit, Kajiado
Escarpments
The steep slopes of the Rift valley
High altitudes (thin and cold air, and hard to access)
Mount Kenya, Elgon, Mt. Suswa, Mt. Longonot
Pests and diseases
Tsetse fly-infested Lambwe Valley, Shimba Hills
Insecurity
Northern and North Eastern Kenya, Mt. Elgon
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