Agri 102:Agriclimatology Question Paper
Agri 102:Agriclimatology
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
AGRICLIMATOLOGY (AGRI 102) 1ST TRIMESTER 2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : AGRI 102
UNIT TITLE : AGRICLIMATOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Describe the movement of the earth in space.
(10 Marks)
Briefly describe the main causes of the different seasons on the earth.
(10 Marks)
Explain the three methods of heat movement.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
What are isobars?
(5 Marks)
Describe the horizontal and vertical air flows in a low pressure area.
(15 Marks)
Question Three
What are isotherms?
(5 Marks)
Describe how the air temperature is measured stating when and where.
(15 Marks)
Question Four
What is relative humidity (RH)?
(5 Marks)
Explain briefly how relative humidity is measured.
(15 Marks)
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