Physical Geography 1 (Geog 103) Question Paper
Physical Geography 1 (Geog 103)
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Explain the reasons as to why the earth’s interior is very hot.
(6 Marks)
Discuss the causes of earth movements.
(11 Marks)
List the three types of earth movements.
(3 Marks)
Question Two
Identify three major types of rocks.
(3 Marks)
Discuss the formation and significance of the rocks in Q2 (a) above.
(17 Marks)
Question Three
Distinguish the terms folding and faulting.
(4 Marks)
Discuss the significance of folding and faulting.
(8 Marks)
Describe the formation of a rift valley.
(8 Marks)
Question Four
Define the following terms
Vulcanicity
(2 Marks)
River capture
(2 Marks)
Weathering
(2 Marks)
River rejuvenation
(2 Marks)
Denudation
(2 Marks)
Discuss the mechanisms of chemical weathering stating the resultant landforms.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Identify and explain the factors influencing the rate of mass wasting.
(8 Marks)
Discuss the process of river erosion.
(8 Marks)
List four landforms resulting from river deposition.
(4 Marks)
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