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Physical Geography 1 (Geog 105) Question Paper

Physical Geography 1 (Geog 105)

Course:Education And Counseling

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010

TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) Explain physical geography as a major branch of geography? (3marks)
b) Explain the following basic terms as used in physical geography?
i) Atmosphere
ii) Biosphere
iii) Lithosphere
iv) Hydrosphere (8marks)
c) Physical geography has several sub-fields focusing on the four main spheres of the planet Earth and distribution of physical features on the earth surface. Discuss any three branches or sub-fields showing their main concerns? (9marks)

Question 2
a) Briefly account for the oblate spheroid shape of the planet Earth? (4marks)
b) The atmosphere as an important component of the planet Earth is divided into four layers according to the air temperature which influence climate and location of biomes. Using a diagram, discuss and distinguish these layers of the atmosphere? (8marks)
c) The internal structure of the Earth is made up of a series of layers based on the composition and physical properties of the rocks and minerals in it. Using a diagram, discuss and distinguish these layers of the interior of the planet Earth? (8marks)

Question 3
The Earth and its continents are said to be in constant motion. Discuss the following theories of earth movement:
a) Continental drift theory (10marks)
b) Plate tectonic theory (10marks)

Question 4
a) Explain the term “rock” as used in physical geography? (3marks)
b) Briefly explain the basis of classification of rocks? (2marks)
c) Discuss the three main types of rocks and how they are formed? (15marks)

Question 5
a) Explain the following terms in diastrophism?
i) Elastic deformation
ii) Plastic deformation (4marks)
b) Discuss the term folding as used in diastrophism and its three main types? (8marks)
c) Discuss the term faulting as used in diastrophism and its three main types? (8marks)

Physical Geography 1 (Geog 105) Question Paper

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