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Form 2 Geography Term 1 2017 Question Paper
Form 2 Geography Term 1 2017
Course:Geography
Institution: Form 2 question papers
Exam Year:2017
END TERM ONE EXAM –GEOGRAPHY FORM TWO
Instructions : Answer all questions .
1.Define the following terms. (2mks)
Internal land forming processes
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Earth movements
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2. Explain three causes of Earth movements. (3mks)
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3 a .Explain the theory of continental drift. (6mks)
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b. Explain four proves to support the theory. (4mks)
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4. State the different types of Earth movements. (2mks)
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5.Describe the following boundaries as identified in the plate tectonics theory. (6mks)
Extension boundary
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Compresional boundary
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Conservative boundary
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6 a. Explain the causes of folding. (3mks)
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b. With the aid of a well-labeled diagrams,describe TWO types of folds. (4mks)
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c. State FOUR theories which explain the formation of fold mountains. (4mks)
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7. Explain SIX ways in which fold mountains are of significance. (6mks)
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8 a. Define faulting . (1mk)
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b. Explain the causes of fauilting. (3mks)
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9. Explain how the Rift valley may be formed by compressional forces using suitable diagrams. (4mks)
10 a. Distinguish between extrusive and intrusive vulcanicity. (2mks)
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b. Name two features resulting from intrusive vulcanicity. (2mks)
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11 a. Distinguish between an acid lava dome and a plug dome (2mks)
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b. With the aid of a well-labeled diagram,explain how a composite volcano is formed. (4mks)
c. What is the difference between a vent and a fissure (2mks)
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12 a. Describe how a lava plateau is formed (4mks)
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b. Name THREE lava plateaus found in Kenya (3mks)
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13 a. State TWO ways in which a Caldera may be formed (2mks)
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b. What is the difference between Active ,Dormant and Extinct volcanoes. (3mks)
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14 .Discuss FOUR positive and FOUR negative influences of vulcanicity (8mks)
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15a. Explain FOUR causes of Earthquakes (4mks).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b. What is the difference between a seismograph and a seismogram (2mks)
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c. Name THREE types of Earthquake waves. (3mks)
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16. Discuss the effects of Earthquake on physical environment. (3mks)
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17 a. Distinguish between direction and bearing (2mks)
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b .Describe the THREE types of bearing (3mks)
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c .Describe the THREE methods of showing direction (3mks)
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18 a.What is the meaning of the following terms (3mks)
Trigonometrical points
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Isohypes
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Contour interval
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b. What is the difference between the hypsometric and the layer tinting methods (2mks)
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19. Name methods used to represent relief on topographical maps (2mks)
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All the best.
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