Explain how the following factors affect the temperature of a place:
(a) altitudes
(b) distance from the sea
(c) Slope and aspect
(a) What is a Great Circle?
(b) Outline three characteristics of a Great Circle.
(c) If the time at longitude 100°E was 5 a.m on Monday, 11th April 2011, what was the
(i) time at longitude 10°W
(ii) day at longitude 10°W
(iii) date at longitude 10°W.
(a) List three types of sedimentary rocks classified according to their mode of formation.
(b) Name the rocks that are formed when the following undergo metamorphism:
(i) granite;
(ii) clay;
(iii) shale;
(iv) limestone
(c) Outline four differences between Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
(a) List three landforms that are associated with extrusive volcanic action.
(b) With the aid of a diagram, describe the characteristics and mode of formation of laccoliths.
(a) Define environmental balance.
(b) With the aid of a diagram, explain the water cycle.
(c) In what three ways is the water cycle beneficial to man?