Age 102: Physical Geography1 Question Paper
Age 102: Physical Geography1
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts In Geography And Christian Religious Education
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2006
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2005/2006
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
AGE 102: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY1
DATE: 9th June 2006 TIME: 4.30PM-6.30PM
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer THREE QUESTION, at least one in each section. Illustrations should be used where appropriate.
SECTION A-(LITHOSPHERE)
1. Using examples discuss the theory of plate tectonics.
2. Define and describe the components of the earth systems
3. Write brief notes on the following:
a) Radioactivity isotopes
b) Galaxy
c) Crust of the earth
SECTION B-(ATMOSPHERE)
4. Describe the structural arrangement of the atmosphere and explain the causes of temperature changes in each
5. a) Explain the relationship between radiation fluxes and the Green House effect
b) State the causes and results of latitudinal differences in global energy
6. a) Describe the relationship between coriolis effect, pressure gradient force and geostrophic wind
b) Examine the nature of general atmospheric circulation over a homogenous earth with emphasis
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