Age 301: Physical Geography Iii Question Paper
Age 301: Physical Geography Iii
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SUPPLEMENTARY/SPECIAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AGE 301: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY III
DATE: Tuesday, 7th October, 2008 TIME: 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.S
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions. At least ONE from each Section
ATMOSPHERE
1. Explain how the following factors affect the climate:
a) Albedo (7? marks)
b) Water bodies (8 marks)
c) Relief (8 marks)
2. Discuss the factors affecting climate change and the major efforts being made
globally towards managing the situation. (23? marks)
3. a) Explain the problems of classifying climates. (8 marks)
b) Describe any one climate classification system (15? marks)
BIOSPHERE
4. Write short notes on the following:
a) Dispersal mechanisms (7? marks)
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b) Ecosystem (8 marks)
c) Endemism (8 marks)
5. Examine the abiotic factors that influence the spatial and temporal distribution of
living organisms (23? marks)
6. Describe the major terrestrial biomes found in the topical areas and the
anthropogenic influences on these biomes (23? marks)
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