Foreland – is static block of land that is pushed in formation of geosyncline fold
while backland is block of land where forces originate that cause sediment in the geosyncline to wrinkle.
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Differentiate between limb and axis in relation to folding.
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Differentiate between limb and axis in relation to folding.
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Explain the meaning of compressional boundaries.
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Explain the meaning of compressional boundaries.
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State two advantages of studying landforms through field work.
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State two advantages of studying landforms through field work.
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How would students in your school prepare themselves for study of landforms in your district?
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Name one fold mountain in;
(i) Asia
(ii) North America
(iii) South America
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Name one fold mountain in;
(i) Asia
(ii) North America
(iii) South America
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Draw a diagram to show a simple fold and on it mark and name,
(i) An anticline.
(ii) A limb.
(iii) A syncline
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Draw a diagram to show a simple fold and on it mark and name,
(i) An anticline.
(ii) A limb.
(iii) A syncline
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Explain diamond and gold in South Africa under following headings:
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- Extraction
- Benefits to the economy
- Problems
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Explain diamond and gold in South Africa under following headings:
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- Extraction
- Benefits to the economy
- Problems
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Explain four effects of land dereliction on the environment.
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Explain four problems, which Zambia experiences in the exportation of copper.
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Explain four problems, which Zambia experiences in the exportation of copper.
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Differentiate between regional metamorphism and contact metamorphism.
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Name two examples of organic sedimentary rocks and where found in Kenya.
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Name two examples of organic sedimentary rocks and where found in Kenya.
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State two main conditions that influence the characteristics of igneous rocks.
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State two main conditions that influence the characteristics of igneous rocks.
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Describe the following characteristics of minerals (i) Colour (ii) Cleavage (iii) Hardness
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Describe the following characteristics of minerals
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Why is reconnaissance important?
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Why is reconnaissance important?
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Explain five problems one would encounter on field study in a forest?
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Explain five problems one would encounter on field study in a forest?
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Formulate five suitable objectives for field study on a visit to a forest.
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Formulate five suitable objectives for field study on a visit to a forest.
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What is the importance of carrying samples from the field to the school?
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What is the importance of carrying samples from the field to the school?
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State five ways in which you would prepare for field study to a weather.
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State five ways in which you would prepare for field study to a weather.
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List some topics in physical geography on which you can carry out a field study.
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List some topics in physical geography on which you can carry out a field study.
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You are supposed to carry out a field study on the uses of vegetation in the area around your school.
(a) State three reasons why it...
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You are supposed to carry out a field study on the uses of vegetation in the area around your school.
(a) State three reasons why it would be necessary to visit the area before the day of the study.
(b) Give four uses of vegetation you are likely to identify during the study.
(c) Why is it necessary to sample part of the forest for the study?
(d) State three methods you would use to record the information.
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