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Geo 120: The Earth's Physical Environment Question Paper

Geo 120: The Earth's Physical Environment

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts In Geography

Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers

Exam Year:2017

KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
(A Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology)

UNIVERSITY MAIN EXAMINATIONS
2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS(GEOGRAPHY)

COURSE CODE:GEO 120

COURSE TITLE:THE EARTH'S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

2 HOURS

DECEMBER,2017

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

KAFUCO observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating

QUESTION ONE

a.i)Define physical geography and give an example of the areas studied in physical geography. 4 marks.

ii. Briefly discuss the shape of the earth. 6 marks.

b. With the use of a well labelled diagram,discuss the internal parts of the earth. 10 marks.

c. Write brief notes on:

i. Folding. 2 marks

ii. Faulting. 2 marks

iii. Earth movements. 2 marks

iv. Tilt blocks. 2 mark

v. Tensioal and compressional forces. 2 marks

QUESTION 2
a. With the aid of diagrams,discuss the formation of the rift valley by tensional and compressional forces. 20 marks

QUESTION THREE

a.i)Define faulting. 2 marks

ii. Distinguish between normal and reversed faults. 2 marks

b. Describe the formation of a tilt block. 6 marks

c. Describe the features formed as a
result of volcanicity 10 marks

QUESTION FOUR

a.i) Define the term exogenic processes. 2 marks

ii. List any 4 components of denudation. 4 marks

b.i)Outline the factors that influence mass wasting. 4 marks

ii. Discuss any five features resulting from mass wasting. 10 marks

QUESTION FIVE

a.Explain any 5 abiotic factors that determine the type of organisms that can successfully live in an area. 10 marks.

b. Discuss the major ecosystems in the world. 10 marks

Geo 120: The Earth's Physical Environment Question Paper

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