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Physical Geography I Question Paper

Physical Geography I

Course:Bachelor Of Arts Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
KITUI CAMPUS

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AGE 102:
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY I

DATE: Wednesday, 28th May, 2008
TIME: 11.30 a.m. ? 1.30 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions, at least one from each Section. Use illustrations where
appropriate.
SECTION A LITHOSPHERE
1.
Examine the relationship between the earth?s internal structure and endogenic processes. (23 marks)
2.
a)
Explain plate tectonics (6 marks)
3.
Evaluate the impact of materials on the earth?s surface on land use (23? marks)

SECTION B ATMOSPHERE
4.
a)
Explain the following terms
i)
Short wave radiation
(2 marks)
ii)
Long wave radiation
(2 marks)
iii)
Cloud seeding
(2 marks)
iv)
Ultra-violet radiation
(2 marks)
v)
Green house effect
(2 marks)
b)
Examine the impact of society?s interference on atmospheric constituents (13 marks)
5.
Account for the vertical variation of atmospheric temperatures in the atmosphere (23 marks)
6.
a)
Distinguish between weather associated with cyclones and anticyclones (13 marks)
b)
Examine the lateral variation of insolation and its impact on two climatic elements on the earth?s surface (10 marks)