Edg 120:Physical And Environmental Geography Question Paper
Edg 120:Physical And Environmental Geography
Course:Bachelor Of Art With Education
Institution: Moi University question papers
Exam Year:2013
MOI UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION
COURSE CODE: EDG 120
COURSE TITLE: PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
DATE: 8TH APRIL, 2013 TIME:2-5PM
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question 1 and any other two questions
Diagrams should be used whenever it serves to illustrate an answer.
Question 1
a) Briefly elucidate the sources of energy for endogenic and exogenic processes (6marks)
b) write explanatory notes on the following (9marks)
i) Absolute dating of rocks
ii) Principle of superimposing
c) How can seismic waves be used to interpret the internal structure of the earth (5marks)
d) Explain five proofs to support the theory of continental drift. (10marks)
Question 2
Give an illustrated account of the structure and composition of the earth (20marks)
Question 3
a) Describe how coriolis force affects global atmospheric circulation (10marks)
b) Outline characteristics of inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) (10marks)
Question 4
Describe how the atmosphere may be divided on the basis ogre vertical temperature differences (20marks)
Question 5
Describe the mode of formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks (20marks)
Question 6
a) Briefly describe the properties of plates that comprise the lithosphere (11marks)
b) Differentiate between the various types of plate boundaries (9marks)
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