Geog 221: Physical And Biological Geography Question Paper
Geog 221: Physical And Biological Geography
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
GEOG 221: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL GEOGRAPHY
DAY: FRIDAY
DATE: 17/08/2012
TIME: 8.00 – 10.00 A.M.
STREAM: Y2S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
? Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
? Sketch diagrams should be used whenever they serve to illustrate an
answer.
1. (a) With the aid of a diagram, critically examine the systems that constitute the
Environment.
(10marks)
(b) Highlight three theories of land form development.
(10marks)
(c ) Explain the theory of ecological succession.
(10marks)
2. (a) Write concise notes on the following :
(i)
Plank’s Law
(5marks)
(ii)
Stefan-Boltzman Law
(5marks)
(b) Describe the composition of the troposphere and explain why it
Supports life.
(10marks)
3. (a) Write short explanatory notes on the following:
(a) The geographic cycle
(10marks)
(b) Rock cycle
(10marks)
4. (a) Discuss the importance of the knowledge of geomorphology in
the study of physical geography.
(10marks)
(b) Attempt a reasoned classification of rocks according to formation.
(10marks)
5. (a) Define the following terms:
(i)
Electromagnetic Spectrum
(2marks)
(ii)
Nudation
(2marks)
(iii)
Greenhouse effect
(3marks)
(b) Define a morphogenetic region and explain the role of climate in
its evolution.
(13marks)
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