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Physical Geography Iii Question Paper

Physical Geography Iii

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME

EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AGE 301:
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY III

DATE:
FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 11.00 A.M. ? 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
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Answer THREE questions at least ONE from each section. Illustrations
should be used where appropriate.

SECTION A
1.
Differentiate between the following:

a)
Atmometers and Pan Evaporimeters.

(6 marks)

b)
Atmospheric stability and instability.

(6 marks)

c)
Radiational index of dryness (Id) and Moisture index (1m) (6 marks)

d)
Global warming and ozone depletion.

(5 1/3 marks)

(23 1/3 marks)
2.
Examine the factors that determine the global distribution of evaporation and
precipitation.

(23 1/3 marks)

3.
Discuss the causes and effects of anthropogenic climate change.
(23 1/3 marks)

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SECTION B
4.
Examine the concept ?Ecosystem? and discuss the effects of human induced
pressures on forest ecosystem in any developing country. (23 1/3 marks)

5.
Discuss how competition influences species diversity and abundance in any
ecosystem of your choice.

(23/1/3 marks)

6.
Discuss the factors that determine the relationship between vegetation and climate
using examples form Africa.

(23 1/3 marks)
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