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MURANG'A HIGH SCHOOL

GEOGRAPHY FORM 2
NOV/DEC HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT – 2024

1. The diagram below shows an extrusive volcanic feature.

(a) Identify the parts marked E, F and G. (3 marks)

(b) Outline three ways in which a caldera may be formed. (3 marks)

(c) Describe how a dyke is formed. (3 marks)

2. (a) (i) Define the term folding. (2 marks)

(b) With the aid of well labelled diagrams describe how Fold Mountains were
formed. (10 marks)

(c) Explain four economic importance of Fold Mountains to people. (8 marks)

3. (a) (i) Define the term earthquakes. (2 marks)

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(ii) The diagram below shows the occurrence of an earthquake. Name the parts
marked A, B, and C.

(iii) Differentiate between a magnitude of an earth quake and intensity of an


earth quake.

(b) Apart from the movement of tectonic plates, outline four other natural
causes of earthquakes. (4 marks)

4. (a) Give the difference between a Normal and a Reverse fault. (2 marks)

(b) With aid of a well labelled diagram, describe how a fault block is formed.
(5 marks)
(c) Explain three negative effects of faulting to human activities. (6 marks)

(d) Explain three reasons why some lakes in the Rift Valley are saline.
(6 marks)
(e) Explain how a caldera Lake is formed. ( marks)

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5. (a) On the map of Africa provided, mark and name (3 marks)

(i) Equatorial climate


(ii) Tropical desert climate
(iii) Tropical continental climate.

(b) Describe three characteristics of equatorial climate. (6 marks)

(c) Describe the characteristics of Tropical desert vegetation that helps them to
adapt to the desert climate.

(d) State four uses of the Savanna vegetation.

(e) Explain three factors that influence the vegetation distribution of the world.

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6. (a) Give two types of earth movement within the earth’s crust. (2 marks)

(b) (i) Describe the origin of continents according to theory of continental Drift.
(6 marks)
(ii) Explain the following evidence which support the theory of continental
drift. (6 marks)
- Paleontological evidence (2 marks)
- Paleo climatic evidence (2 marks)
- Sea floor spreading. (2 marks)

(c) (i) Name one fold mountains in (3 marks)


- North America
- Asia
- Africa

(ii) With the aid of well labelled diagrams describe how Fold Mountains are
formed. (8 marks)

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