Climatology And Hydrology Of Arid And Semi Arid Lands Question Paper

Climatology And Hydrology Of Arid And Semi Arid Lands

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENS 417: CLIMATOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY OF ARID AND SEMI ARID
LANDS

DATE: Wednesday 8th April, 2009 TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other THREE.

Q1. (a)
Using suitable examples, discuss any three factors contributing to water
degradation in the arid and semi arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya.

[9 marks]
(b)
Briefly discuss the role ASALs play in the development of Kenya and
highlight some of the challenges affecting sustainable development efforts
in
these
areas.
[10
marks]
(c)
Explain the role of climate resources in the development of ASALs.

[6 marks]
Q2. Discuss
five practical strategies that should be put in place to protect water
resources in the ASALs of Kenya.

[15 marks]
Q3.
(a)
Discuss three practical measures you would institute to increase access to
and availability of water for agricultural production in Turkana district of
Kenya.

[9 marks]
(b)
Highlight some of the consequences of water scarcity in the ASALs.
[6 marks]
Q4.
‘One way of ensuring sustainable energy supply in Kenya is to tap the available
climatic resources in the ASALS’. Discuss using specific examples.

[15 marks]
Q5.
Write short notes on the following:
(a)
Resource
use
conflict
in
the
ASALs
[8
marks]

(b)
Causes and impact of climate change in the ASALs.
[7 marks]
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