Geo 120: The Earth's Physical Environment Question Paper
Geo 120: The Earth's Physical Environment
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts In Geography
Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers
Exam Year:2017
KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
(A Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology)
UNIVERSITY MAIN EXAMINATIONS
2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS(GEOGRAPHY)
COURSE CODE:GEO 120
COURSE TITLE:THE EARTH'S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
2 HOURS
DECEMBER,2017
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
KAFUCO observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating
QUESTION ONE
a.i)Define physical geography and give an example of the areas studied in physical geography. 4 marks.
ii. Briefly discuss the shape of the earth. 6 marks.
b. With the use of a well labelled diagram,discuss the internal parts of the earth. 10 marks.
c. Write brief notes on:
i. Folding. 2 marks
ii. Faulting. 2 marks
iii. Earth movements. 2 marks
iv. Tilt blocks. 2 mark
v. Tensioal and compressional forces. 2 marks
QUESTION 2
a. With the aid of diagrams,discuss the formation of the rift valley by tensional and compressional forces. 20 marks
QUESTION THREE
a.i)Define faulting. 2 marks
ii. Distinguish between normal and reversed faults. 2 marks
b. Describe the formation of a tilt block. 6 marks
c. Describe the features formed as a
result of volcanicity 10 marks
QUESTION FOUR
a.i) Define the term exogenic processes. 2 marks
ii. List any 4 components of denudation. 4 marks
b.i)Outline the factors that influence mass wasting. 4 marks
ii. Discuss any five features resulting from mass wasting. 10 marks
QUESTION FIVE
a.Explain any 5 abiotic factors that determine the type of organisms that can successfully live in an area. 10 marks.
b. Discuss the major ecosystems in the world. 10 marks
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