Forces that affect the earth questions | form three Geography

The basic difference between a fringing reef and a barrier reef is that
A the fringing reef is not found within the tropics
B barrier reef is separated from mainland by a wide channel
C barrier reef is not built by polyps
D fringing reef is much longer than a barrier reef
E barrier reef is a product of spring tide

River erosion is a continuous process. Explain the process involved in river erosion.

Crater lakes are most likely to be formed in
A areas of fold mountains
B intensively faulted areas
C downwarped areas
D regions where subsidence is taking place
E areas of active vulcanicity.

Which one of the following is not associated with earthquakes?
A Body waves
B Geyser
C Richter scale
D Seismograph
E Focus.

One of the following features is a product of weathering:
A Earth pillar
B Gully
C Lilly
D Hot springs
E Soil creep.

The process of river erosion where fragments are worn out during collision against each other is termed as
A hydraulic action
B attrition
C abrasion
D corrosion
E hydrolysis.

Which one of the following owes its origin to deflation?
A Qattara depression
B Lake turkana
C Tekekitarn
D Lake Chad
E Lake Victoria.

The presence of paired terraces on both sides of a river valley indicates that
A river capture has taken place
B lateral erosion is dominant
C sea level has risen
D rejuvenation has taken place
E truncated spurs have retreated

(a) What is meant by marine erosion?
(b) Describe four (4) processes which are involved in marine erosion.

With the aid of diagrams, explain the types of moraines.