2. Mention the factors that have led to the growth of the Fishing Industry in Uganda in recent years.

3. List the problems facing the Fishing Industry in Uganda.

4. Mention some of the problems facing the Tourism Industry in Uganda.

5. a) Name the major exports of Uganda

b) Briefly describe the nature of Uganda's exports.

6. List the minerals that can be found in Uganda.

7. Name some of the Industrial inputs (raw materials) in Uganda.

8. What are Uganda's main tourist attractions?

9. List the problems facing the Forestry industry in Uganda.

10. Name FIVE groups of peoples of Uganda.

11. Mention FOUR major differences between Uganda's Exports and its Imports.

12. In which regions of Uganda is nomadic pastoralism common?

13. Mention FOUR characteristics of Nomadic Pastoralism.

14. Name TWO crops that are grown on large plantations in Uganda.

15. List FIVE characteristics of large plantations in Uganda.

16. Define the following terms:
- Pastoralism
- Nomadic pastoralism
- Tourism
- Agriculture
- Transhumance
- Smallholders
- Plantations.

17. By studying the graphs, to which 3 countries does Uganda export most of its coffee?

18. Using the data from the website, try drawing your own graphs using a spreadsheet programme like MS Excel.

Alter a few figures to see what effect this will have on the graphs you produce.
Can you make some predictions for the next three years by using some of the information from the website?

19. What is agricultural diversification? In your opinion, would it be a useful practice for Ugandan farmers? Give some reasons for your answer.

20. Mention two factors that have led to the growth of the fishing industry in Uganda.

21. In small groups of four, compare the economy of Uganda and that of a developed country like Great Britain or the United States.
- Identify the major differences between the two economies.
- Are there any similarities between the two economies?

22. It is known that the River Nile and Lake Victoria influence agricultural practices and production in Uganda a lot. Explain why this is so.

23. Uganda earns very little foreign currency from its agricultural exports.
- Why is this so?
- Why do developed countries like Germany or Japan earn much more for their exports?

24. Compare the farming practices of British farmers to those of Ugandan farmers.
- What are the major differences?
- What would you say about the factors that influence their practices?
- How about the crops, are they the same?
(you can find a lot of information on the Internet to help you answer the questions)

25. If you were an advisor on agricultural matters in Uganda, how would you advise farmers living near lakes and rivers to improve on their agricultural production?

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