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Geog 0221: Geomorphology Question Paper

Geog 0221: Geomorphology 

Course:Diploma In Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013





CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION ARTS

GEOG 0221: GEOMORPHOLOGY

STREAMS: DIP (EDUC) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 11.30 AM – 2.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer Questions ONE and any Other Two Questions
• Sketch Maps and Diagrams may be used wherever necessary.

1. (a) Define the following concepts

(i) Interception [3 marks]

(ii) Discharge [3 marks]

(b) Explain the processes responsible for the following landforms:

(i) Mid ocean ridges [5 marks]

(ii) Ocean trenches [5 marks]

(iii) Continental drift [5 marks]

(iv) Ocean floor spreading [5 marks]

(c) Explain why hot deserts are common on the west coast of continents.
[4 marks]

2. Discuss the processes of weathering. [20 marks]

3. The earth’s surface receives about 45% of the heat energy from the sun. Explain how the rest of the energy is lost. [20 marks]

4. Define, with aid of examples, the following terms as used in biogeography.

(a) Trophic levels [8 marks]

(b) Vegetation succession [6 marks]

(c) Greenhouse effect [6 marks]

5. Explain how the following glacial features are formed:

(a) Pyramidal peaks [5 marks]

(b) Glacial moraines [5 marks]

(c) Drumlins [5 marks]

(d) Fiords [5 marks]

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