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The diagram below represents the revolution of the earth.
(i) Name the solstice marked P
(ii) Identify the season represented in the region marked Q.
(iii) Describe the climatic conditions in Europe when the earth is in position R.
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September 30, 2017
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Use the map below to answer questions.
(i) Name: The continent marked W;
- The ocean marked X;
- The line of longitude marked Y.
(ii) Give two reasons why the earth has a spherical shape.
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September 30, 2017
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(a)The diagram below shows an eclipse. Name the features marked V and W.
(b) State four proofs that the shape of the earth is spherical.
Date posted:
September 30, 2017
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The diagram below represents the structure of the earth. Use it to answer the questions
(a)Name: (i) the parts marked P and Q.
(ii) the discontinuity marked R.
(b) State three characteristics of the mantle.
Date posted:
September 30, 2017
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Explain four ways in which volcanic features positively influence human activities.
Date posted:
September 29, 2017
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Give three natural causes of earthquakes.
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September 29, 2017
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Define the following terms.
i. Seismic focus
ii. Epicentre
iii. Seismograph
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September 29, 2017
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Explain four ways in which rocks contribute to the economy of Kenya.
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September 29, 2017
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Describe two ways in which sedimentary rocks are formed.
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September 29, 2017
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Explain three positive influence of rivers and their features to human activities.
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September 29, 2017
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Explain three reasons why the interior of the earth is very hot.
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September 29, 2017
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Describe four proofs that have been advanced to support the fact that the earth is spherical
Date posted:
September 29, 2017
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What is the local time at Alexandria 300E when the local time at Malindi 400E is 12.00 noon?
Date posted:
September 29, 2017
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What is astronomy?
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September 29, 2017
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State three factors that influence wind erosion in arid areas.
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September 29, 2017
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Give three factors that determine the colour of soil.
Date posted:
September 29, 2017
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State three factors that influence folding.
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September 29, 2017
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Define folding
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September 29, 2017
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Differentiate between weather and climate.
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September 29, 2017
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Apart from soil creep, name three other types of slow –mass wasting.
Date posted:
September 29, 2017
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Explain how the following processes of weathering occur in arid areas.
-Crystal growth
-Exfoliation
-Block disintegration
-Granular disintegration
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September 29, 2017
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State three factors that influence the rate at which weathering occurs.
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September 29, 2017
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Differentiate between weathering and denudation.
Date posted:
September 29, 2017
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Some students carried out a field study
(i) List three features formed as a result of river erosion.
ii) State three methods that students may have used to record their data.
iii) Explain two ways in which features resulting from river deposition are of significance
to human activities.y on the features found along a river.
Date posted:
September 29, 2017
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Describe the process of a river capture.
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September 29, 2017
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Explain three factors that lead to rejuvenation of a river.
Date posted:
September 29, 2017
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Describe how a river erodes its channels by the following process.
i) Hydraulic action
ii) Abrasion
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September 29, 2017
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Outline four ways in which a glaciated landscape is of negative significance to human activities.
Date posted:
September 29, 2017
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Name three types of Moraines.
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September 29, 2017
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State two characteristics of a pyramid peak.
Date posted:
September 29, 2017