Physical Geography Iii - 2009 Question Paper
Physical Geography Iii - 2009
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION,
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
AGE 301: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY III
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DATE: TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M ? 10.00 A.M
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer THREE questions, at least ONE from each section.
SECTION A
1.
Explain how the following factors affect the climate:
a)
Surface properties
[7 marks]
b)
Water bodies
[8 marks]
c)
Latitude
[8 marks]
2.
Discuss the factors affecting climate change and the major efforts being made globally towards managing the situation. [23 marks]
3.
a)
Explain the classification on the air masses. [8 marks]
b)
Explain the effects of air masses on climate of a region. [15 marks]
SECTION B:
4.
Write Short notes on the following:
a)
Dispersal mechanisms
[7 marks]
b)
Ecosystem
[8 marks]
c)
Adaptation
[ 8 marks]
5.
Examine the biotic factors that influence the spatial and temporal distribution of living organisms. [23 marks]
6.
Explain how the following factors affect the pattern and distribution of living organisms.
a)
Climate
[8 marks]
b)
Predation
[8 marks]
c)
Time
[7 marks]
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