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Physical Geography I (Geog 103)  Question Paper

Physical Geography I (Geog 103)  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS


Instructions:
Answer any three questions
Question One
Define physical geography.
(2 marks)
What is continental drift?
(2 marks)
Discuss the evidences that seem to support the theory of continental drift.
(10 marks)
Explain the differences between extension and compressional plate boundaries.
(4 marks)
Name two sub-branches of physical geography.
(2 marks)

Question Two
Outline the five characteristics of the Earth’s crust.
(5 marks)
What is mass wasting
(2 marks)
Describe five negative effects of mass-wasting to the environment.
(10 marks)
List three human causes of earth quakes.
(3 marks)

Question Three
With the use of illustrations describe the formation of a Rift Valley by tensional forces.
(10 marks)
State five significance of faulting to human activities.
(5 marks)
Outline five factors that influence weathering on the earth surface.

(5 marks)

Question Four
.
Describe the four processes of river erosion.
(8 marks)
What is river piracy?
(2 marks)
(b).
i. Define the term river rejuvenation (1 mark)
ii. Explain three circumstances that can lead to river rejuvenation. (9 marks)

Question Five
Define the term ’rocks’
(1 mark)
Name the three types of sedimentary rocks.
(3 marks)
Describe the formation of igneous rocks.
(8 marks)
Explain the importance of rocks to human activities.
(6 marks)
Explain two causes of rock metamorphism.
(2 marks)




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