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Hydrology And Water Resources Ii Question Paper

Hydrology And Water Resources Ii

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF ARTS
AGE 404: HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES II

DATE:
Thursday 20th August, 2009 TIME: 4.30 P.M- 6.30 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Questions ONE and any other TWO Questions. Use illustrations where
appropriate.
Q1.
(a)
Briefly explain the concept of safe yield for ground water. [6 Marks]

(b)
Compare and contrast between catchment erosion and reservoir

sedimentation.

[8 Marks]

(c)
Explain how any two factors affect sedimentation in reservoirs. [12 Marks]

Q2.
(a)
Explain in details Darcy?s law for ground water flow.
[10 Marks]
(b)
Describe
any
one method used in geo- hydrological investigations.
[12 Marks]

Q3.
Citing suitable examples, examine ground water management practices
in vulnerable environments.

[22 Marks]

Q4.
Using suitable examples, explain how you would achieve sound water
management in an urbanizing watershed?

[22 Marks]

Q5.
Discuss the management of drought and floods in Arid and Semi- arid areas.

[22 Marks]
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