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:2010
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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
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: Tuesday 20th July, 2010 TIME: 2.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m
INSTRUCTION: Answer any THREE Questions
1. a) Using examples identify the different types of hazards. [ 8 marks]
b) Give three explanations why Geographers are concerned about hazards.
[ 6 marks]
c) Explain the ‘apparent increase’ of hazards in the world. [ 8 marks]
2. Discuss the following statements:
a) Benefits of a hazard
b) Intangible consequences of a hazard.
c) Losses/ cost of a hazard
3. Examine factors responsible for the high degree of vulnerability to hazards in
developing countries.
4. Give reasons why people continue occupying hazardous areas.
5. Using examples explain what is adaptation and adjustment to hazards.
6. Discuss the measures that can be employed in Kenya to reduce vulnerability to
hazards.
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