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Bsmn 121: Geomorphology Question Paper

Bsmn 121: Geomorphology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Geophysical And Mineralogy

Institution: Kisii University question papers

Exam Year:2017

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions

Question ONE
a) define geomorphology. Explain the contributions of Sir Charles Lyell to geomorphology (3mks)

b) Explain the concept delicate balance (equilibrium) between geomorphic process and the landforms that they develop. Explain the Threshhold concept (7mks)

c) What is mass continuity? Explain various types of landscapes (6mks)

d) Describe the theory of plate tectonics, How is plate tectonics express on earth's surface? (8mks)

e) what controls the surface expression of volcanism (6mks)

QUESTION TWO
a) Where do landscape materials come from? (5mks)

b) Describe different types of weathering (10mks)

c) What controls rate of physical weathering? (5mks)

QUESTION 3
a) describe the different classes of mass movements (9mks)
b) What controls downslope mass movements? (6mks)
c) Describe the Hortonian model for channel initiation. Differentiate I alluvial and colluvial channels (5mks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) What are Glaciers ? Describe Milankovitch Cycles and Glaciation (7mks)
b) Differentiate between accumulation and Ablation. (4mks)
c) Describe the formation of glacial ice. Explain the three principles processes responsible for glacial erosion. (9mks)

Bsmn 121: Geomorphology Question Paper

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