Geog 111: Introduction To Physical And Biological Geography Question Paper
Geog 111: Introduction To Physical And Biological Geography
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2012
CHUKA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
GEOG 111: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL GEOGRAPHY
STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 10/12/2012 11.30 A.M – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer question ONE and any TWO other questions.
• Use sketch maps and diagrams wherever necessary.
1. (a) Explain the processes which create the following landforms:
(i) ocean trenches [5 marks]
(ii) mid ocean ridges [5 marks]
(iii) ocean floor spreading [5 marks]
(b) What is the earth’s heat budget? [5 marks]
(c) Explain, using examples, why deserts are commonly found on the western coasts of continents. [4 marks]
(d) Describe how interception influences discharge in a river system. [6 marks]
2. Discuss Alfred Wegner’s ideas and evidence of continental drift. [20 marks]
3. Define with examples the terms below:
(a) trophic levels [8 marks]
(b) vegetation succession [6 marks]
(c) biome [2 marks]
(d) greenhouse effect [4 marks]
4. (a) Explain what earthquakes are, and what causes them. [6 marks]
(b) What are the long-term and short term effects of earthquakes on the environment?
[14 marks]
5. Define and explain the following terms:
(a) drainage basin [3 marks]
(b) bifurcation ratio [4 marks]
(c) meander belt [4 marks]
(d) deltas [6 marks]
(e) precipitation [3 marks]
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