Geog 112: Physical And Biological Geography Ii Question Paper
Geog 112: Physical And Biological Geography Ii
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 ARTS
GEOG 112: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL GEOGRAPHY II
DAY: THURSDAY
DATE: 17/04/2014
TIME: 12.00 –2.00 P.M.
STREAM: Y1S1
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions. USE sketch maps and
diagrams wherever they serve to illustrate an answer
1. a) Explain the terms physical and biological geography
(5 marks)
b) Briefly describe and discuss the nature of the components of physical and biological
geography.
(10 marks)
c) Identify the areas in which the knowledge of physical and biological geography is
applied.
(5 marks)
d) State and explain the main properties of ecosystems.
(5 marks)
e) Briefly discuss the concept of the ecosystem
(5 marks)
2. a) Describe the internal structure of the earth using diagrams
(15 marks)
b) Explain the importance of geological times scale.
(5 marks)
3. a) Classify the rock types on the Earth’s surface.
(10 marks)
b) Discuss the formation of each rock type using the rock cycle model.
(10 marks)
4. a) What do you understand by the term weathering?
(5 marks)
b) Give an in-depth description of the processes of chemical weathering (15 marks)
5. Write short notes in any FOUR of the following:
a) Differentiate between primary and secondary succession
(5 marks)
b) The indirect values of wetland ecosystems
(5 marks)
c) Endogenic processes
(5 marks)
d) Land degradation
(5 marks)
e) Significance of understanding food chains
(5 marks)
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