Abe 293: Soil Erosion And Management Question Paper
Abe 293: Soil Erosion And Management
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Education And Extension | Bachelor Of Science In Soils And Land Use Management
Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers
Exam Year:2015
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOILS AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT; AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION.
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER, 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
ABE 293:SOIL EROSION AND MANAGEMENT.
INSTRUCTIONS; ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1.a)Discuss solutions to problems encountered in implementation of soil erosion control practices and policies. ( 15 marks)
b) Briefly, explain the three processes of erosion. (5 marks)
2. Describe three methods as applied in soil erosion assessment. (20marks)
3.Explain the primary forms of wind erosion and state the factors that affect the rate of wind erosion (20 marks)
4.a) Give a detailed account of a sediment rating curve. ( 10 marks)
b) Name types of waterways and describe the rules that must followed when choosing a site for any type of waterway. ( 10 marks)
5.Explain the following terms and describe how each is determined.
a) Soil map erodibility index. (5marks)
b) Erosivity. (5 marks)
6.Define a gulley and outline the stages of surface gully development. ( 10 marks)
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