Geog 405: Climatology And Hazards Question Paper
Geog 405: Climatology And Hazards
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 405
UNIT TITLE : CLIMATOLOGY AND HAZARDS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Define the following terms
(10 Marks)
Hazards
Climate change
Meteorology
Doldrums
Precipitation
Discuss five geographical factors that influence temperature patterns of the earth.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss how the following historical events have been linked to climate change
(10 Marks)
Ice age/ interglacial cycle
El nino
Explain five effects of climate change.
(10 Marks)
Question Three
State five components of a climate system.
(5 Marks)
With aid of a diagram explain the distribution of world pressure and wind systems.
(15 Marks)
Question Four
Explain the term global dimming.
(5 Marks)
With relevant examples state and explain the effects of green house gases.
(10 Marks)
List five types of hazards in Kenya.
(5 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss the types of tropical climates in the world.
(10 Marks)
State and explain five ways of measuring moisture content in the atmosphere.
(10 Marks)
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