Agri 102:Agriclimatology Question Paper
Agri 102:Agriclimatology
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE : AGRI 102
COURSE TITLE : AGRICLIMATOLOGY
TIME:2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ''''''Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions
Question One
a) Describe the temperature profile between 0 and 180 km above sea level.
(7marks)
b) What are isobars? (4marks)
c) Describe the motion of the earth in space. (8marks)
d) Demonstrate the vertical and the horizontal flow of air in low pressure area. (7marks)
e) Explain ’Absolute zero temperature’. (4marks)
Question Two
a) What are isotherms? (4marks)
b) Describe the THREE methods of heat movement. (16marks)
Question Three
a) Demonstrate the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ). (6marks)
b) Describe the annual movement of ITCZ. (7marks)
c) Describe the weather associated with the ITCZ. (7marks)
Question Four
a) Discuss the importance of weather to a farmer. (7marks)
b) Discuss the success and failures in weather forecasting in Kenya.
(7marks)
c) What is the way forward in your own opinion? (6marks)
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