ASSIGNMENT ON MASS WASTING

Question One is a Must and answer any other 3 Questions from 2 to 7

1. Study the photograph given and answer the questions that follow;

(b) Draw a landscape sketch of the area shown in the photograph given and on it mark and name any

• Two relief features
• Two vegetation types
• One drainage feature (8 marks)

(c) (i) Identify the geomorphic process taking place in the photograph (2 marks)

(ii) Account for the occurrence of the geomorphic process identified above. (8 marks)

(d) Explain the problems being faced by people living in the area. (6 marks)

(e) State the type of photograph shown (1 mark)

2a) Account for the occurrence and effects of mass wasting in East Africa.

b) Describe the steps being taken to control mass wasting in East Africa.

3.Account for the occurrence of landslides in East Africa.

4.Account for the occurrence of landslides in any one highland area in East Africa.

5.To what extent is man responsible for the occurrence of mass wasting in East Africa.

6.To what extent does nature of relief influence mass wasting in East Africa?

7(a)Distinguish between an avalanche and landslides

b) Account for the occurrence and consequences of avalanches.