GEOGRAPHY - Form 1 End of Term 1 2019 Examinations

Attempt all questions in the spaces provided;

1. Define Geography  (2mks)

2.  
   1. List the three branches of Geography     (3mks)
   2. For each of the branches, give two areas studied   (6mks)

3. State the importance of learning geography   (4mks)

4. What is the relationship between geography and;
   1. Mathematics     (2mks)
   2. Biology    (2mks)

5. 1. Define the solar system    (2mks)
   2. Give two scientific theories explaining the origin of the solar system     (2mks)     

6.  
   1. Give two types of earth movement.    (2mks)
   2.  
      1. Describe the shape of the earth      (3mks)
      2. State 4 proofs for the spherical shape of the earth.  (8mks)

7. The diagram below shows a cross section of the Earth’s structure.  Study it and answers the questions that follows;     
                            
   1. Name the layers labeled,  (4mks)
      A____________________
      B_____________________
      C_____________________
      D_____________________
   2. State 2 reasons why E is known to be very hot.    (4mks)
   3. State three effects of;
      1. The earth’s rotation    (3mks)
      2. The earth’s revolution    (3mks)

8.  
   1. Define weather   (2mks)
   2.  
      1. A part from temperature and rainfall give four other elements of weather  (4mks)
      2. Identify three factors which influence temperature                                             (3mks)
      3. With the help of well labeled diagram, describe how relief rainfall is formed (8mks)
   3.  
      1. What is weather station?  (2mks)
      2. State three factors considered when siting a weather station   (2mks)

9.  
   1.  
      1. What is a stevenson screen     (2mks)
      2. Give two weather instruments kept in a stevenson screen      (2mks)
   2. Give reason why the stevenson screen has the following characteristics
      1. Painted white             (1mk)
      2. Curved sides             (1mk)
      3. Double roofing          (1mk)
      4. Placed 121cm above the ground level.    (1mk)