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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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