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:2011
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
OPEN, DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF ARTS, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION
AGE 405: GEOGRAPHY OF HAZARDS
DATE: WEDNESDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2011 TIME: 11.00 A.M – 1.00 P.M
INSTRUCTION:
Answer any THREE Questions
1. a) Distinguish between hazard, disaster and risk.
b) Describe 4 characteristics of a hazard.
2. Discuss the following statement “Hazards are increasing in the world”.
3. a) What is meant by the term vulnerability?
b) Explain why developing countries are more vulnerable to disasters than
developed countries.
4. a) What is the importance of perception in hazard studies
b) Describe factors influencing a person’s perception of a hazard.
5. a) Distinguish between adaptation and adjustment in hazard management.
b) Explain the importance of Geographic Information Systems in the
management of hazards
6. What factors explain the higher vulnerability of women to disasters?
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