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Physical Geography 1 Question Paper

Physical Geography 1

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION

AGE 102: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY I

DATE:
Wednesday 8th April 2009 TIME: 11.00am-1.00pm

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions using suitable illustrations.
1.
a)
Distinguish between endogenic and ecogenic process. [15marks]
b)
Write short note on the following:
i)
Vertical structure and thermal variation of the Earth?s atmosphere. [5marks]
ii)
Internal structure of the Earth. [3marks]
iii)
Plate tectonics theory [3marks]
iv)
Latitudinal distribution of insolation [4marks]
2.
Describe in details the various classifications of the materials of the Earth?s surface. [20marks]
3.
a)
Discuss any TWO theories associated with the origin of the universe and the solar system. [10marks]
b)
Give an account of the continental drift theory. [10marks]
4.
Examine the causes and characteristics of the general circulation of the atmosphere. [20marks]
5.
Identify any THREE climatic variables and explain how they are measured and presented in space and time. [20marks]