TERM 1 2022

MID-TERM EXAMS
FORM 1 GEOGRAPHY
TIME 1 ½ HOURS
NAME ------------------------------------------------------ADM. NO. ---------------- CLASS -----
1a. Define the term Environment. (1mk)

b. State two disciplines related to Geography. (2mks)

2. State two theories that try to explain the origin of the solar system. (2mks)

3. States four effects of the revolution of the earth. (4mks)

4. Give three reasons why the interior of the earth is thought to be very hot. (6mks)

5. If the local time in Nairobi at longitude 37oE is 10.00 am. What is the local time at Buchanan in Liberia
longitude 10oW. (4MKS)

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6. State the instrument for measuring the following elements of weather.

ELEMENT INSTRUMENT

Rainfall -

Air pressure -

Humidity -

Wind direction -

7. What is a weather station? (2mks)

8. Name three types of thermometers used to measure temperature. (3mks)

9. using a diagram explain the formation of relief rainfall.

10. State four factors to be considered when siting a weather station. (8mks)

11. Name three forms of precipitation. (3mks)

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12. Lines on the map connecting places with the same amount of rainfall are called -------- (1mk)

13. What are:

a. Land breeze. (2mks)

b. sea breeze (2mks)

14. Name the four layers of the atmosphere. (4mks)

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