Pollution And Pollution Control Question Paper
Pollution And Pollution Control
Course:Master Of Science In Environmental Health Engineering
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
SET 528: POLLUTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL
DATE: MONDAY, 7TH JULY 2008 TIME: 1.00 P.M. – 3.00 P.M.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer question 1 and any other two questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) Name three primary and three secondary air pollutants. (6 marks)
(b) What are the properties and impacts of the pollutants named in 1(a)? (12 marks)
(c) What is Acid rain? (2 marks)
2. (a) Discuss the sources of air pollution. (10 marks)
(b) What are the meteorological factors which influence air pollutant
dispersion. (5 marks)
(c) Compute the annual production of carbon dioxide from 50 000
vehicles in Nairobi city if the rate of carbon dioxide rate is 2.0g/km
per vehicle. (5 marks)
3. (a) i) Name types of pollutants that affect Nairobi river. (2 marks)
ii) Discuss briefly the sources of each pollutant in 3 (a) (i). (4 marks)
(b) i) Discuss the impacts of water pollution. (8 marks)
ii) How do effluents from agricultural farms affect water
quality? (6 marks)
4. (a) Explain the various methods used to control air pollution. (8 marks)
(b) What measures can be taken to slow global warming? (8 marks)
(c) Landfills can be a source of pollution. Discuss. (4 marks)
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