Kenya's Main Features Flashcards

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1
Q

Is Kenya a developed or a developing country?

A

Developing

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2
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What is a developing country

A

A country that is often quite poor, has few services, low standard of living

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3
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Describe Kenya’s weather

A

Hot and sunny throughout the year

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4
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What is the largest mountain in Kenya?

A

Mount Kenya

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5
Q

Explain how the Rift Valley was formed

A

Two major cracks run from north to south through Kenya, and as the land between them collapsed, it created a massive Rift Valley.

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6
Q

What is the capital of Kenya?

A

Nairobi

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7
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What is Kenya’s main port?

A

Mombasa

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8
Q

What is a traditional Kenyan greeting?

A

Jambo

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9
Q

Name two Kenyan tribes

A

Maasai, Kikuyu

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10
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Name the line of latitude that runs across Kenya

A

Equator

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11
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Name the 5 countries that border Kenya

A

South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia

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