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Folding Process in which crustal rocks are distorted by compressional forces by being caused to bend upwards and downwards.It occurs on fairly young sedimentary rocks. Parts of a Fold (a) Anticlines (upfolds)-parts of the earths surface which bend upwards when…

What are Faults? Faults are fractures or cracks that develop in the crust. Parts of a Fault 1. Upthrow – part of the land displaced upwards.2. Downthrow – part of the land displaced downwards.3. Throw – vertical displacement.4. Heave – horizontal displacement5. Hade – inclination of fault to vertical plane6. Fault…

Introduction to Internal Land Forming Processes Processes operating in the interior of the earth resulting in the formation of natural physical features or landforms.They are caused by earth movements.Examples of these processes are folding, faulting and volcanicity.Formation of land forms by…

Local and Micro Climates Climate experienced within a small area which is slightly different compared to the general climate of the area.It occurs on the immediate surroundings and within some phenomenon on the earth’s surface.Micro-climates can be found in the…

Climate Climate is the average weather conditions of a given place over a long period of time usually 30 – 35 years. Factors Influencing Climate Latitude Inter-Tropical Convergence ZoneIt’s a low pressure belt around equator where trade winds converge.It influences rainfall…