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Geog 103 : Physical Geography 1  Question Paper

Geog 103 : Physical Geography 1  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2014



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2014 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 103
UNIT TITLE : PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS

Answer any Three Questions

Question One

Define Physical Geography.

(2 Mks)

What is continental drift?

(2 Mks)

Discuss five evidences to support continental drift theory.

(10 Mks)

What is meant by tectonic plates?

(2 Mks)

Describe any two plate boundaries/margins of the earth’s crust.

(4 Mks)

Question Two

(i) What is mass wasting?

(2 Mks)
(ii) Describe five negative effects of mass wasting to the environment. (10 Mks)

Explain four factors that affect the rate and character of weathering.

(8 Mks)

Question Three

(i) Define faulting.

(2 Mks)
(ii) List three types of faults resulting from faulting. (3 Mks)

With the aid of well labeled diagram describe the formation of the Rift Valley by tensional forces.

(10 Mks)

State five significance of faulting to human activities.

(5 Mks)

Question Four

Define and briefly discuss the meaning of the following terms as used in Rivers:

(8 Mks)

River regime
River discharge
Width and Bed
Source and mouth

Describe three processes of river erosion.

(6 Mks)

(i) What is river piracy?

(2 Mks)
(ii) List four conditions necessary for river piracy to occur. (4 Mks)

Question Five

(i) List the factors necessary for the high levels of erosion in deserts. (3 Mks)

(ii) List three water depositional features in deserts. (3 Mks)

With the aid of diagrams describe the formation of the following two features:

Yardang

(4 Mks)

Zeugen

(4 Mks)

Explain the significance of desert features to human activities.

(6 Mks)




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