Age 301: Physical Geography Iii Question Paper
Age 301: Physical Geography Iii
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AGE 301: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY III
DATE: FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer THREE questions at least ONE from each section. Illustrations should be used where appropriate.
SECTION A
1. Differentiate between the following:
a) Atmometers and Pan Evaporimeters. (6 marks)
b) Atmospheric stability and instability. (6 marks)
c) Radiational index of dryness (Id) and Moisture index (1m) (6 marks)
d) Global warming and ozone depletion. (5 1/3 marks)
(23 1/3 marks)
2. Examine the factors that determine the global distribution of evaporation and precipitation. (23 1/3 marks)
3. Discuss the causes and effects of anthropogenic climate change. (23 1/3 marks)
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SECTION B
4. Examine the concept “Ecosystem” and discuss the effects of human induced pressures on forest ecosystem in any developing country. (23 1/3 marks)
5. Discuss how competition influences species diversity and abundance in any ecosystem of your choice. (23/1/3 marks)
6. Discuss the factors that determine the relationship between vegetation and climate using examples form Africa. (23 1/3 marks)
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