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a) Give two examples of non-metallic minerals.
- Coal, Nitrates, graphite, sulfur, potash.
- Asbestors, Sodium, diamond, silicon.
- Petroleum.
- Fluorspar.
b) Why is industrial diamond used in shaping hard stones and metals?
- Because it is the hardest mineral/it does not break easily.
a) The diagram below shows a Six’s Thermometer. Name the parts marked P, Q and R.
- P: Mercury.
- Q: Alcohol.
- R: Metal index.
b) The table below shows temperature readings at a weather station for one week
Calculate the following:
i) The diurnal range of temperature for Tuesday:
- (i) the diurnal range of temperature for Tuesday.
- 27 – 18 = 9C
ii) The mean temperature for Saturday.
a) Give three reasons why it is necessary to study the plate tectonics theory.
- It explains the current position of the continents/ theory of continental drift.
- It enables one to understand the creation of structural landforms.
- It explains the destruction of structural landforms.
- It helps one to understand how the earth maintains balance/isostasy.
- It explains the causes of earthquakes/ volcanicity.
b) Name two types of tectonic plate boundaries
- Divergency /extension/constructive.
- Converging/compressional/destructive.
- Transform/conservative.
Apart from windstorms name two other environmental hazards associated with climatic conditions.
15/2/2021
(a)Apart from windstorms name two other environmental hazards associated with climatic conditions.
- Lighting
- Floods
- Drought/desertification
- Landslides
- Heat waves
(b)State three problems caused by windstorms in Kenya
- Windstorms destroy trees and crops
- They blow off roofs of houses
- They disrupt transport and communication lines
- They spread bush fires
- They cause strong sea storms
- Accelerate erosion
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