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Environmental Climatology Question Paper

Environmental Climatology

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS FOR DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

ENS 238: ENVIRONMENTAL CLIMATOLOGY

DATE: Thursday 27th August, 2009
TIME: 8.00a.m – 10.00 a.m

INSTRUCTIONS:
•
Answer Question ONE and any other THREE
•
Illustrate your answers with suitable diagrams as appropriate

Q1.
a)
Explain how topography and a water body influence the climate of a place. [6 Marks]
b)
Using two examples for each distinguish between climate factors and climate elements and explain why the study of climate requires long period data. [7 Marks]
c)
Explain the need for and key components of a climate information strategy in your district. [6 Marks]
d)
Using an illustration, briefly discuss the influence of economic activities on climate resources in Kenya. [6 Marks]
Q2.
a)
Compare and contrast between any two climate classifications schemes you know and explain the need for developing climate types of an area. [10 Marks]
b)
Explain why standard observation and instrumentation procedures are used in climate studies. [5 Marks]
Q3.
Using a specific illustration, discuss some of the national efforts of mitigating the effect of climate change on the environment. [15 Marks]
Q4.
Discuss various ways in which local communities adapt to drought impacts. [5 Marks]
Q5.
Write short notes on the following
a)
Importance of climate models [7 Marks]
b)
Impact of climate change on public health [8 Marks]

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