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Climatology(Geog 430)  Question Paper

Climatology(Geog 430)  

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any FOUR Questions sketch diagrams should be used where possible.

Question 1
a) Provide the meaning of climatology as an important Sub discipline in geography. (3marks) b) Draw a simple diagram to show the layers of the atmosphere and describe the major characteristics in each layer. (12marks)

Question 2
Describe the historical development of climatology. (15marks)

Question 3
Discuss using examples the natural and human induced climatic hazards in Sub-Saharan Africa.(15marks)

Question 4
a) What is climate change. (2marks)
b) Describe the impact of climate to:-
i) Water availability (5marks)
ii) Agriculture. (8marks)

Question 5
a) Describe various ways of environmental pollution. (9marks)
b) Explain ways of mitigating environmental pollution. (6marks)

Question 6
a) Explain why East Africa experiences a negative precipitation anomaly and not true equatorial conditions. (8marks)
b) Describe briefly the measurement of climate. (7marks)






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