Age 405: Geography Of Hazards Question Paper
Age 405: Geography Of Hazards
Course:Bachelor Of Education Geography Humanities
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF ARTS
AGE 405: GEOGRAPHY OF HAZARDS
DATE: Monday, 5th January, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions.
1. a) Using examples differentiate between the types of hazards
b) Explain reasons why geographers have an interest in hazards studies
2. Discuss the statement “Hazards are increasing in the world today”
3. Describe the factors that influence the perception of hazards
4. a) What is vulnerability to disasters?
b) Discuss factors that contribute to the increasing vulnerability of
developing countries to disasters
5. Gender inequality is a root cause of women’s susceptibility to disasters. Discuss.
6. Explain measures that can be used in a community to mitigate effects of floods.
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