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Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Conservation And Natural Resources Management Question Paper

Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Conservation And Natural Resources Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Conservation And Natural Resource Management

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2013

Answer any four questions
1.a)Distinguish between the terms weather and climate,and indicate how these parameters affect other components of the environment(15marks)

b)briefly describe the temporal and spatial distribution of atmospheric temperature.(15marks)

2.a)Describe how human induced changes in the composition of the earth's atmosphere can influence the global climate.(15marks)

b)Distinguish between terms air masses and fronts indicating type of weather associated with their occurrence.(12marks)

3.a)Describe the fundamental forces that drive the atmospheric motions(18marks)

b)Use a schematic diagram to describe the global patterns of wind and pressure(12marks)

4.a)Describe the Koppon approach that is used in classifying world climates(15marks)
b)Briefly explain the term "El-Nino Southern Oscillation" and indicate its influence on the climate of Eastern Africa.(15marks)

5.a)Distinguish between the terms "climate variability" and "climate change"(4marks)
b)Briefly describe the potential impacts of climate change on biodiversity in Kenya and suggest measures that can be used to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change.

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