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Physical Geography I Question Paper

Physical Geography I

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
OPEN, DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF ARTS, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION
AGE 102: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1

DATE: Wednesday 21st July, 2010

TIME: 8.00 a.m ? 10.00 a.m
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Questions ONE any other TWO questions at least OEN from each Section.
Illustrate your answers with diagrams and give examples where appropriate.

1. (Compulsory)
a)
Define the following terms
i)
Seismic waves [ 4 marks]
ii)
Subduction zone [ 4 marks]
b)
Explain the difference between the following:-
i)
Absolute and Relative dating [6 marks]
ii)
Weather and Climate [ 6 marks]
iii)
Lithosphere and Asthenosphere [ 6 marks]

SECTION A:
2.
Describe the various groupings of Eras and Periods of the Geological time scale. [ 22 marks]
3.
Explain the underlying concepts of Plate Tectonics Theory. [22 marks]

SECTION B:
4.
Explain how temperature changes within the troposphere. [22 marks]
5.
Describe the latitudinal variations in pressure belts of the world .[22 marks]