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Geog 411: Geomorphology Question Paper

Geog 411: Geomorphology

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2014

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ART
GEOG 411: GEOMORPHOLOGY
DAY: FRIDAY

DATE: 18/04/2014
TIME: 6.00P.M – 8.00 P.M.

STREAM: Y4S1
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer Question one and Any OTHER TWO questions

1. a) Explain the following concepts as used in geomorphology.

i. Earth movements

(3 marks)
ii. Plate tectonics

(3 marks)
iii. Water balance

(3 marks)
b) Distinguish between
i.
Folding and faulting

(4 marks)
ii.
End moraine and lateral moraine

(4 marks)
iii.
Humid and desert landforms

(4 marks)
c) Explain the significance of folding

(6 marks)
d) Explain the 2 main factors that contribute to observed sea level rise.
(3 marks)

2. a) Evaluate the role of evapotranspiration in the hydrological cycle.
(5 marks)
b) As part of the hydrological cycle there are several factors affecting a plant’s rate of
transpiration and therefore evapotransportion. Discuss in detail the factors and how they
affect evapotranspiration rate.

(15 marks)

3. a) Outline the factors that contribute to deserts’ unique landforms.
(5 marks)
b) Evaluate any five desert landforms

(15 marks)

4. a) Outline 4 provisions of deposition.

(4 marks)
b) Identify and explain any 5 depositional features.

(16 marks)

5. Write short notes on:
a) Types of erosion

(5 marks)
b) Glacial landforms

(5 marks)
c) Nature of folds

(5 marks)
d) Humid landforms

(5 marks)

Geog 411: Geomorphology Question Paper

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