Grade 10 Geography – Industry Quiz

Tea-processing factories are usually located near tea estates to reduce transport costs and keep leaves fresh, making proximity to raw material the key location factor.

Small home-based or village-level production using local skills and materials is called a cottage industry.

Thika, near Nairobi, has a long history of textile and garment factories due to good transport links and access to markets and labor.

Industries rely on electricity to run machinery, lighting and control systems; without reliable power, production is disrupted and costs rise.

Industry refers to organized economic activities that transform raw materials into goods or offer services for sale, often on a large scale, unlike farming or social gatherings.

Secondary industry involves processing raw materials into finished goods; flower farms that process and pack roses for export add value and are secondary activities.

Tea processing factories are placed near tea-growing areas to quickly process fresh leaves and cut transport costs, reducing spoilage and maintaining quality.

Jua Kali refers to Kenya's informal sector where small-scale artisans and workshops produce and repair goods, often without formal registration.

Energy-intensive industries locate where power is reliable and affordable because electricity costs significantly affect production costs and feasibility.

SEZs/EPZs offer incentives (tax breaks, simpler regulations) to encourage companies to export manufactured goods and create jobs.

Nairobi is Kenya's capital and a major transport, administrative and commercial hub, making it attractive for many industries and services.

Industrial processes can release pollutants into air and water, harming human health, ecosystems and agricultural productivity if not properly controlled.

Lake Magadi has high concentrations of soda ash and hosts processing plants that extract and refine it for industrial use.

Industries create employment and services in towns, drawing rural migrants seeking jobs and contributing to urban population growth.

Agro-based industries use agricultural raw materials—like tea leaves—processing them into finished goods, unlike steel or software firms.

Proximity to a major port reduces shipping and inland transport costs, making it cheaper to import materials and export products.

SMEs create jobs, supply goods and services to larger firms, and help diversify the economy, even if they operate on a smaller scale.

Vision 2030 aims to industrialize and move Kenya to higher income status through manufacturing, technology and value-added industries.

Lake Victoria supports fishing and related processing industries, which are important for local employment and exports.

Value addition means processing raw goods to increase their market value, generating higher income and employment than exporting raw produce.

Better roads and rail reduce transport time and costs, making it easier for industries to move goods to markets and ports for export.

Tertiary services like banking support industries by providing finance, insurance and other services needed for production and trade.

Industries can boost local development through employment, taxes, and corporate social responsibility projects like health and education support.

Footloose industries (like electronics assembly or software) have light or easy-to-transport inputs and can therefore be located flexibly.

Naivasha's favorable climate, reliable water from the lake and access to roads/airports make it ideal for flower growing and export processing.

Proper laws, waste treatment and cleaner production methods reduce pollution while allowing the economic benefits of industry to continue.

Deindustrialization means industries shrink or close, removing jobs and income sources and causing social and economic problems locally.

Limestone is a key raw material for cement production, so cement factories are usually located close to quarries to cut transport costs.

Taxes on imports change input costs; high tariffs can protect domestic producers from competition but may also increase production costs if industries rely on imported inputs.

Clustering happens because firms benefit from shared infrastructure, skilled labour pools and nearby suppliers, which is why Athi River hosts many factories and factories cluster there.

Raw material-oriented industries are sited near heavy, bulky or perishable inputs to reduce transport costs or prevent spoilage, such as timber or sugar processing.