Geo 224E: Hydrology Question Paper

Geo 224E: Hydrology

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2014

MOI UNIVERSITY
REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR-MAY-JUNE, 2014
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION; DEPARTMENT OF CENTRE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
DEGREE: B.ED
YEAR OF STUDY:2 SEMESTER:1
EXAMINATION DATE:29TH MAY 2014 DURATION:3HRS
GEO:224e:HYDROLOGY

INSTRUCTIONS
1.Answer Question ONE (Q1) Compulsory
2.Answer any other two (2) Questions
Q1.
a)? Describe the following terms
i. Hydrology (3marks)
ii. Ground water mining (2marks)
b. Using a diagram, describe the various stages in the hydrological cycle (25marks)

Q2.
i. Describe the challenges facing water catchment areas in Kenya (10marks)
ii. Describe the possible methods that can be adopted in the management and conservation of water catchment areas in Kenya ((10marks)

Q3.
a. Write brief notes on the following subtopics
i. World water budget (4marks)
ii. Ground water system (4marks)
b. Discuss the factors influencing the amount of ground water in a region (12marks)

Q4.
i. Discuss the various causes of local and international water conflicts (10marks)
ii. Highlight the possible mechanism of resolving the water conflicts (10marks)

Q5.
i. Define the term drainage system (2marks)
ii. Describe the various types of drainage patterns (8marks)
iii. Discuss the importance of conserving water catchment areas in Kenya (10marks)

Q6.
i. State the factors influencing the rate of river erosion 5marks)
ii. Describe the various stages in river development (15marks)

Geo 224E: Hydrology Question Paper

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