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-Are the second to be recorded on the seismograph.
- Are shake and shear waves.
- Pass through solids only
- Are very strong waves
- They travel at a speed of about 4.5 km/ sec
- Cause vibrations perpendicular to their path
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- Apart from secondary waves,name two other types of waves generated by an earthquake(Solved)
Apart from secondary waves, name two other types of waves generated by an earthquake
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- Suppose students were to carry out a field study on glaciations on Mt. Kenya:
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Suppose students were to carry out a field study on glaciations on Mt. Kenya:
(i) Give two reasons why they would need a route map.
(ii) Name two types of moraines they are likely to study.
(iii) State two problems they are likely to experience during the field study.
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- Name two examples of Lakes in Kenya formed by tectonic movement.(Solved)
Name two examples of Lakes in Kenya formed by tectonic movement.
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- The map below shows the climatic regions of Kenya. (Solved)
The map below shows the climatic regions of Kenya.
Name the parts marked Q and R.
Give four development activities that the Kenyan government could initiate
sustainably in the region marked P.
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- The graph below shows climatic characteristics of a station in Kenya. Use to answer the following questions.(Solved)
The graph below shows climatic characteristics of a station in Kenya. Use to answer the following questions.
(i) Calculate the annual range of temperatures.
(ii) Calculate the annual total amount of rainfall received at the station.
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- With the aid of a well labeled diagram, describe how a recumbent fold is formed.(Solved)
With the aid of a well labeled diagram, describe how a recumbent fold is formed.
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- The following map shows the location of fold mountain ranges of the world.(Solved)
The following map shows the location of fold mountain ranges of the world.
Name the features marked P, Q, R, S and T.
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- The diagram below shows a delta. (Solved)
The diagram below shows a delta.
Name the features marked V, W and X.
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- Define the term “Estuary.”(Solved)
Define the term “Estuary.”
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- Name two escarpments found within the Gregory rift system.(Solved)
Name two escarpments found within the Gregory rift system.
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- You have been asked to carry out a field study in causes of soil erosion in a region near your school.(Solved)
You have been asked to carry out a field study in causes of soil erosion in a region near your school.
(i) Mention two methods you would use to collect data during the study.
(ii) Mention two activities you would undertake during the field study.
(iii) Mention one follow up activity you would carry out after the field study.
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- Explain how the following factors cause loss of soil fertility:(Solved)
Explain how the following factors cause loss of soil fertility:
(i) Irrigation in arid and semi arid regions.
(ii) Destruction of soil structure.
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- Explain two negative effects of glaciations on the physical environment.(Solved)
Explain two negative effects of glaciations on the physical environment.
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- Describe how Roche Mountonée is formed(Solved)
Describe how Roche Mountonée is formed
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- Name three methods used to estimate the age of rocks.(Solved)
Name three methods used to estimate the age of rocks.
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- State two characteristics of intrusive igneous rocks.(Solved)
State two characteristics of intrusive igneous rocks.
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- Give the date when summer solstice occurs.(Solved)
Give the date when summer solstice occurs.
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- Students from your school intends to carry out a field study on Lakes.(Solved)
Students from your school intends to carry out a field study on Lakes.
(i) State two objective for their study.
(ii) Identify two methods they will use to record the data collected.
(iii) Which human activity might they have found to be affecting the Lakes?
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- The table below represents rainfall and temperature of station Y.(Solved)
The table below represents rainfall and temperature of station Y.
(i) Calculate the mean annual range of temperature of the station.
(ii) Calculate the annual rainfall for station Y.
(iii) Calculate the average rainfall for station Y.
(c) Describe the climatic characteristics of station Y.
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- Give three conditions necessary for formation of coral reefs(Solved)
Give three conditions necessary for formation of coral reefs
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