Misfit river is the captured river
Pirate river is the capturing river.
Elbow of capture is the point where the river capture has taken place.
Wind gap is the dry valley remaining at the beheaded point of the former misfit.
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Give the characteristics of a river in its mature stage.
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Give the characteristics of a river in its mature stage.
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Give three examples of river with each of the following deltas:, Arcuate deltas, Estuarine deltas, Bird's foot delta
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Give three examples of rivers with each of the following deltas
Arcuate deltas
Estuarine deltas
Bird's foot delta
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Differentiate between lacustrine and inland deltas.
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Give any three ways that lead to the formation of a gorge.
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Define the term interlocking spurs
Describe the formation of interlocking spurs
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Define the following processes of river erosion: Hydraulic action, Attrition, Abrasion, Solution
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Define the following processes of river erosion:
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Attrition
Abrasion
Solution
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Briefly explain five positive effects of mass wasting on the environment
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Name two type of volcanic mountain in Kenya.
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January 5, 2018
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Explain any five factors influencing the distribution and type of natural forest.
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January 4, 2018
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State any five effects of soil creep on the environment
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Explain three factors that influence wind transportation in a desert.
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December 31, 2017
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Differentiate between natural vegetation and derived vegetation.
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December 31, 2017
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Explain how the following farming practices cause soil erosion.i) Burning (ii) Continuous application of fertilizer on farm lands. (iii) Monoculture
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Explain how the following farming practices cause soil erosion.
i) Burning
ii) Continuous application of fertilizer on farm lands.
iii) Monoculture
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December 30, 2017
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