STEPHEN KOSITANY GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

MID -TERM EXAM F3– 2024

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Form Three
GEOGRAPHY MID-TERM EXAM

JUNE 2024

Time 2 hours

Instructions

Answer all questions

1 .(a) Define the following term

(i) Geography and environment (2mks)

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(b) i)List two main branches of Geography (2mks)

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ii) Give three importance of studying Geography

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iii) explain how geography is related to the following disciplines 2 marks
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c) (I) state three weakness of the passing star theory (3mks)

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ii) (i) using a well labelled diagram describe the solar eclipse (5marks)

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(iii)Explain three formations in which minerals occur (6mks)

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(iv)state two ways of classification of sedimentary rocks (2marks.

2 (a) I) define the following terms . ( 2marks)

Vertical earth movement
Horizontal earth movement
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(ii) Explain three cause of earth movement . (6mks)

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(iii) Using a well labelled diagram describe the formation of the Rift valley through
compressional force ( 7marks)

(iv) Name two types of photographs (2marks)

(v) Differentiate between forest and forestry ( 2marks)

(vi) Explain four significance of forests and forest products in kenya.(8marks)

Section B answer all the questions in this section.

3. a) Define the following terms (2 marks)

Mass wasting,…….,……………………………………………………..

Weathering……………………

b)state and explain two factors influencing weathering (4mk)

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c).Apart from slump name other three types of landslides (3marks)

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d) Explain three factors influencing the rate and nature of mass wasting (6mks)

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e) Highlight four effects of mass wasting to human and physical environment .

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b) using a well labelled diagram describe the processes involved in the hydrological
cycle (6mks)

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4a.) Define the terms rivers (1 marks)

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b) Briefly explain two process of river erosion (4mks)

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c) List down three features found at the old stage of a river (3mks)

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d) Explain the process of river capture and river rejuvenation . (2mks)

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c) identify two factors favouring the development of deltas

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 f) state three modes in which lake’s are formed. 3mks)

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g) Define the term lakes (2marks).

h) discuss four economic significance of lakes to human activities. (8marks)

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