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Physical Geography Iii - 2008 Question Paper

Physical Geography Iii - 2008

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF ARTS

AGE 301:
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY III

DATE: Tuesday, 22nd December, 2009

TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions, at least one from each section. Use illustrations where
appropriate.
SECTION A: ATMOSPHERE
1.
Examine the factors that influence the distribution of temperature and
precipitation on the earth?s surface.

2.
Using examples assess the impact of climate change on water resources in East
Africa.

3.
Write precise notes on the following
a)
Global Warming
b)
Procession of the equinoxes
c)
Cold air masses

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SECTION B: BIOSPHERE
4.
Explain the similarities and differences between Equatorial and Temperate
forests.

5.
Explain the following concepts:
a)
Ecosystem
b)
Biosphere
c)
Predation

6.
Using examples discuss the effects of human induced pressures on the mountain
ecosystem.

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