Age 405: Geography Of Hazards  Question Paper

Age 405: Geography Of Hazards  

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008



DATE: Tuesday, 24th June, 2008


TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions.
1.
a)
Distinguish between disaster and hazards


(4 marks)

b)
Describe five characteristics of a hazard


(10 marks)

c)
Explain the ?apparent? increase of disasters in the world
(10 marks)

2.
a)
Explain the concept of vulnerability to hazards

(4 marks)

b)
Why are disasters a development problem?

(19 marks)

3.
Emergency response operations need to be community based to be effective.
Discuss.







(23 marks)

4.
Discuss reasons why women are more vulnerable to disasters
(23 marks)

5.
Examine the role of Geographic Information Systems in the management of
Hazards.







(23 marks)

6.
Using the example of a common hazard in your community, discuss the different
types of adaptation and adjustments in the management of the hazard.









(23 marks)






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