i).Mercury
ii).A simple barometer
iii).When the air pressure is high, it exerts weight on the mercury in the container raising the mercury in the tube to give a higher reading and vice versa.
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If the time at 1200E is 3.00 pm Friday what is the local time and day at longitude 1650E.
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If the time at 1200E is 3.00 pm Friday what is the local time and day at longitude 1650E.
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August 22, 2019
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The diagram below shows the sun, earth and the orbit of the moon round the earth. Study it and answer the questions that follow.i) At...
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The diagram below shows the sun, earth and the orbit of the moon round the earth. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
i) At what position is the moon likely to be for a solar eclipse to occur.
ii) At what position is the moon likely to be for a lunar eclipse to occur.
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August 22, 2019
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Give three conditions which favour formation of dew on the ground.
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Condition necessary for formation of dew
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August 20, 2019
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Differences between maximum and minimum thermometer
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August 20, 2019
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State four ways in which lakes can be formed
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State four ways in which lakes can be formed.
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August 20, 2019
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Explain four causes of physical soil degeneration
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Explain four causes of physical soil degeneration
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August 16, 2019
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State three importance of soil structure.
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State three importance of soil structure.
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August 16, 2019
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Describe lateralization process of leaching
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Describe lateralization process of leaching.
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August 16, 2019
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Distinguish between soil profile and soil catena.
Explain how the following factors influence soil formation
The parent rock
Relief
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Distinguish between soil profile and soil catena.
Explain how the following factors influence soil formation
The parent rock
Relief
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August 16, 2019
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Name two features resulting from faulting.
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Name two features resulting from faulting.
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August 16, 2019
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Describe the problems that led to the establishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Describe the problems that led to the establishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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August 16, 2019
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Problems the development of Masinga Dam project may bring to the area.
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Problems the development of Masinga Dam project may bring to the area.
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August 16, 2019
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State the objectives of Masinga Dam
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State the objectives of Masinga Dam
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August 16, 2019
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Why is the use of inorganic measures encouraged in improving soil fertility?
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Why is the use of inorganic measures encouraged in improving soil fertility?
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August 16, 2019
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Citing specific examples, explain four climatic hazards experienced in Kenya.
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Citing specific examples, explain four climatic hazards experienced in Kenya.
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August 16, 2019
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What are the possible solutions to land dereliction?
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What are the possible solutions to land dereliction?
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August 16, 2019
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Define derelict land.
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Define derelict land.
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August 16, 2019
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Use the data below to answer the questions that follow.
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Use the data below to answer the questions that follow.
(i) Using the above data,account for the increased movement of people to Nairobi.
(ii) Explain five ways of how the trend in (i) above can be reverted.
(iii) Give two effects of population increase in urban centers on the physical environment.
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August 16, 2019
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Name the major types industries located in Thika town.
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Name the major types industries located in Thika town.
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August 15, 2019
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Distinguish between a fault and a fold.
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Distinguish between a fault and a fold.
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August 15, 2019
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