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Geog 221: Physical And Biological Geography Question Paper

Geog 221: Physical And Biological Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
SUPPLEMENTARY/SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
GEOG 221: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL GEOGRAPHY
DAY:FRIDAY

DATE: 26/10/2012
TIME: 11.00 – 1.00 P.M. STREAM: SBL
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
2. Sketch diagrams should be used whenever they serve illustrate on answer.

1. a) Identify and describe the four principal components of environment that constitute
physical and biological systems. (10 marks)
b) Define the following terms:
(i) Primary succession. (2 marks)
(ii) Electromagnetic spectrum. (2 marks)
(iii) Morphogenetic region (2 marks)

c) Attempt a reasoned classification of rocks according to mode of formation. (14 marks)
2. a) Define and describe the central focus of biogeography. (10 marks)
b) Describe the phases of ecological succession. (10 marks)
3. Write brief explanatory notes on:-
a) Drainage pattern (10 marks)
b) Theories of landscape development. (10 marks)
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4. a) Describe the salient qualities of a river profile in the upper course. (10 marks)
b) Discuss plant adaptation mechanisms. (10 marks)
5. With the aid of labelled diagram, discuss the food chain pyramid. (20 marks)

Geog 221: Physical And Biological Geography Question Paper

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