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Geography Of Hazards Question Paper

Geography Of Hazards 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2006



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
SELF SPONSORED PROGRAMMES
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
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DATE: Wednesday 27th December, 2006
TIME: 1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question 1 and any other two questions.
1.
(a)
Distinguish between hazard and disaster.
[4 marks]
(b)
Using examples identify the different types of hazards.
[8 marks]
(c)
Describe the following terms:
(a)
Speed of onset
(b)
11agnitude
(c)
Duration
(d)
Frequency
[8 marks]
2.
Discuss the statement that hazards are 'increasing in the world'.
3.
Explain the factors that account for increasing human occupancy of hazard zones.
4.
What factors explain why poor countries are more vulnerable to hazards?
5.
Discuss measures used to control landslides.




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