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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:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
AGE 102: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY I


DATE: THURSDAY 8TH JANUARY 2009
TIME: 2.00 PM-4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
? Question ONE is compulsory.
? Answer any other TWO questions at least ONE from each Section

1.
COMPULSORY
a)
Define the following terms:
i)
Coriolis Force (4 marks)
ii)
Heterosphere (4 marks)
iii)
Troposphere (4 marks)
b)
Explain the major Geomorphic changes that result from Atmospheric forces on the Lithosphere. (14 marks)

SECTION A
2.
Describe the problems associated with relative dating techniques. (22 marks)
3.
Explain how compression boundaries in plate tectonic theory may be used to describe the formation of fold mountains. (22 marks)

SECTION B
4.
Describe Latitudinal imbalances of global energy. (22 marks)
5.
By use of illustrations, explain how Rainfall amounts and Temperature changes are measured in a weather station. (22 marks)






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