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Ses204:Introduction To Atmospheric Processes Question Paper

Ses204:Introduction To Atmospheric Processes

Course:Introduction To Atmospheric Processes

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2010

Answer any Five questions:
All questions carry equal marks:
1.a)State any five constituents of the Earth''s atmosphere.(5marks)
b)Describe the temperature variation in each of the following layers of the Earth''s atmosphere.
i)Troposphere (5marks)
ii)Stratosphere (5marks)
c)State any five general functions of the Earth''s atmosphere(5marks)
2.a)Explain clearly the relationship between green house effect and global warming.(10marks)
b)Using examples,discuss the environmental impacts of global warming (10marks)
3.a)State and explain the anthropogenic sources of atmospheric pollution (10marks)
b)Discuss the environmental effects of acid rain(10marks)
4.a)With the aid of a diagram,describe the characteristics of the major pressure belts of the world(10marks)
b)Describe how air masses influence climate (10marks)
5.a)Give a brief description of each of the following:
i)Warm front(5marks)
ii)Cold front (5marks)
b)Describe how frontal precipitation is formed (10marks)
6.a)Describe the variation of the following properties of ocean water with depth in the low latitudes:
i)Salinity (5marks)
ii)Temperature (5marks)
b)Describe how ocean currents influence climate of a region (10marks)

Ses204:Introduction To Atmospheric Processes Question Paper

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