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Physical Geography 1 (Geog 103) Question Paper

Physical Geography 1 (Geog 103) 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



TIME : 2 HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions.
Question One
State four ways through which geologists gain knowledge of the interior of the earth.
(4 Marks)

Explain why the interior of the earth is hot.
(6 Marks)

Explain five evidences that support the continental drift theory.
(10 Marks)

Question Two
Explain the THREE classes of rocks, clearly describing the mode of formation and the sub-classes.
(14 Marks)

Describe the rock cycle.
(6 Marks)

Question Three
Distinguish between:
Ice and glacier.
(2 Marks)
Medial and Terminal moraine.
(2 Marks)

Explain the formation of any FOUR erosional and FOUR depositional features formed by glaciation.
(16 Marks)

Question Four
Explain how wind erodes and transports materials.
(10 Marks)

With the aid of diagrams, describe the formation of an ox-bow lake.
(10 marks)

Question Five
Giving examples, discuss the differences between endogenic and exogenic processes.
(4 Marks)

With aid of well labeled diagrams, explain how Fold Mountains are formed.
(12 marks)

Discuss the importance weathering to human activities.
(4 Marks)






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