Geography Of Hazards Question Paper
Geography Of Hazards
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2010
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION,
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF ARTS
AGE 405: GEOGRAPHY OF HAZARDS
DATE: Saturday 20th February, 2010 TIME: 8.00 a.m. ? 10.00 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
1.
a)
Differentiate between a hazard and a disaster.
b)
Using examples distinguish between the different types of hazards.
2.
Discuss the apparent increase of hazards? in the world today.
3.
Discuss reasons for continuous occupance of hazard zones in the developing world.
4.
Describe the following concepts:
a)
Disaster reduction
b)
Disaster mitigation
c)
Vulnerability to hazards.
5.
Using examples, explain the distinction between adaptation and adjustment to hazards.
6.
Inequality is a root cause of women?s disaster vulnerability.? Discuss.
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