Forces that affect the earth questions | form three Geography

Rias often provide natural harbour because they are
A found along the sub-merged coast.
B mainly found in Europe where the sea is shallow
C deep outlets of water along the coast
D not deep, ships can approach ports easily
E similar to lagoons but have shallow depths.

(a) What is an earthquake?
(b) Briefly explain five effects of earthquakes.
(c) Describe four ways of reducing the risks of earthquakes.

The earth’s crust is also known as

1. atmosphere
2. hydrosphere 
3. mantle
4. lithosphere 
5. troposphere.

Which among the following is an extrusive volcanic feature?

1. Crater
2. Laccolith 
3. Batholith
4. Sills
5. Dykes.

Which of the following is not a process for chemical weathering?

1. Carbonation
2. Saltation 
3. Hydrolysis 
4. Hydration 
5. Oxidation.

Which among the following features are produced by wave erosion?
A Geo, wave cut platform and stack
B Blow hole, sea arch and levee
C Sea arch, beach and stump
D Beach, spit and bars.
E Tombolo, meander and cliff.

Define the following terms:
(i) Distributaries.
(ii) Lagoon.
(iii) Levee.

Delta is formed under different conditions. Outline three conditions necessary for its formation.

Mitomingi was wondering the way large amount of soil and rock materials were sliding
downward towards the steep slope. What geological processes were occurring in that
area?

1. Weathering and erosion
2. Deposition and transportation
3. Weathering and denudation
4. Mass wasting and transportation
5. Erosion and transportation

Match the descriptions of karst region features in ​ Column A with the corresponding feature in
Column B by writing the letter of the corresponding answer beside the item number in the
answer booklet provided.