Atmospheric Environment Question Paper

Atmospheric Environment

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENS 232 :
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT

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DATE: WEDNESDAY 30TH DECEMBER 2009
TIME: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer Questions ONE and any other THREE

Illustrate your answers with suitable diagrams as appropriate.

Q.1
a)
Using an illustration, discuss the impact of acid rain on the environment.

(6 marks)

b)
Briefly discuss the role of aerosols in moderating the climate of an area.

(7 marks)

c)
Discuss the reason for, and consequences of, increasing greenhouse gases in

the atmosphere.

(12 marks)

Q.2
Describe the process of air mass modification and explain the role of air masses in
environmental
management.
(15
marks)

Q.3
Explain the implications of the implementation of Kenya’s Vision 2030 on the

atmosphere and suggest appropriate
interventions.
(15
marks)

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Q.4
Discusses the influence of the atmosphere on food security in Kenya and suggest

some practical interventions to improve the food situation in the country.

(15 marks)

Q.5
Write short notes on the following
a)
Frontogenesis

(7
marks)

b)
Deforestation

(8 marks)
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