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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:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF
ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
AGE 102: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY I

DATE: Wednesday 2nd February, 2011 TIME: 4.30 p.m. ? 6.30 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
i.
Answer question ONE and any TWO other questions at least one from each section.
ii.
Give illustrations where required.

1.
(a)
Define the following:
(i)
Coriolis force and their effects
[6 marks]
(ii)
Subduction zones
[6 marks]
(b)
Differentiate between;
(i)
Meteorology and climatology
[6 marks]
(ii)
Mobile belt and shield
[6 marks]

SECTION A
2.
Examine the factors which affect distribution of climate on the Earth surface. [23 marks]
3.
With the aid of illustration, discuss the state of different atmospheric layers and their importance. [23 marks]

SECTION B
4.
Discuss the procedures following in the establishing the nature of the interior of the Earth from Seismic waves. [23 marks]
5.
With examples describe the endogenic and exogenic processes (forces) and their resultant features. [23 marks]