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Uranium or Nuclear Energy is Derived from the alteration of atomic structures Involves release of heat that produces steam used to generate electricity through fission where uranium are split in nuclear reactors/power stations Nuclear power stations are mainly found in developed countries e.g. Britain, USA, France, Germany and Japan Advantages of nuclear energy Environmentally friendly. …

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Ways in which floods affect people. People are displaced. Disrupts transport and communication system. Causes soil water logging which lowers crop production. Leads to loss of property and lives. Creates stagnant water in which disease causing micro-organisms breed e.g. Mosquitoes, Bilharzia snails. Floods disrupt farmers calendar/wash away crops/leads to food shortages. Methods through which floods …

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Features or characteristics of Horticulture in Kenya It requires a lot of farm inputs e.g. fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides hence needs high capital outlay The farms are smaller in size except for the large scale flower farms in Naivasha Farms are located in areas with good and reliable transport infrastructure since horticultural products are highly …

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 Indian Rivers and their tributaries 1)Tributaries of Ganga:1. Gomti 2. Ghaghra 3. Gandak 4. Kosi 5. Yamuna 6. Son 7. Hoogly 2)Tributaries of Yamuna:1. Chambal 2. Sindh 3. Betwa 4. Ken 5. Tons 6. Hindon 3)Tributaries of Godavari:1. Indravati 2. Manjira 3. Bindusara 4. Sarbari 5. Penganga 6.Pranahita 4)Tributaries of Krishna:1. Tungabhadra 2. Ghataprabha 3. …

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the following are Steps taken by government of Kenya to improve beef farming Decontrolling the price of meat products. Funding research in Animal pest and Disease control. Introduction of pedigree/exotic cattle and encouraging cross breeding with local breeds to improve their quality. Introduction of drought resistant high quality grass. Educating beef farmers on modern methods …

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geothermal power the power generated by the flow of heat from the crust/core of the earth through geysers where superheated steam is continuously being emitted from enclosed cavities The highest heat flows are found in areas characteristic of volcanic activity The power is harnessed through drilling and can be tapped to generate electricity Advantages Cheaper …

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Similarities Fish farming is done in both the countries. Cooperative societies for fishermen is practiced in both countries. Marine fishing done in both countries; similar species e.g. sardines, tuna, etc. Differences In Kenya both marine and inland fishing is done while in Japan only marine fishing is carried out. Marine fishing is confined to Kenyan …

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