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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 EDUCATION AND
BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
AGE 102: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY I

DATE: THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST, 2009
TIME: 11.00A.M-1.00P..M

INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION A- LITHOSPHERE
Answer any THREE Questions at least one least from each section. Illustrations
should be used where appropriate.

1.
Examine the relationship between the earth?s internal structure and endogenic processes. [23 1/3 marks]
2.
Using relevant evidence, critique Wegner?s theory of Continental Drift. [23 1/3 marks]
3.
Using examples, explain the formation and significance of materials on the earth?s surface. [23 1/3 marks]

SECTION A- ATMOSPHERE
4.
Describe the instrumentation and significance of rainfall as one of the weather elements. [23 1/3 marks]
5.
a)
Explain the thermal structure of the atmosphere. [13 1/3 marks]
b)
Account for the temperature strata in the atmosphere. [10 marks]
6.
Explain the following aspects of the atmosphere.
i)
The general circulation [ 6 1/3 marks]
ii)
Insolation distribution [6 marks]
iii)
Coriolis effect [5 marks]
iv)
Green house gases and ozone layer depletion. [6 marks]