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Epm310:Water Resource Planning And Management Question Paper

Epm310:Water Resource Planning And Management

Course:Water Resource Planning And Management

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2013

Answer all question in section A and only one in section B
SECTION A
1.a.Explain the following terms;
i.Precipitation (2marks)
ii.Storm run-off (2marks)
iii.Infiltration (2marks)
b.Outlining the advantages of each explain the following sources of water;
i.Ground water (2marks)
ii.Reclaimed waste water (2marks)
c.Explain the following classification of water impurities:
i.Physical impurities (2marks)
ii.Biological Impurities (2marks)
d.Explain two threats/environmental concerns affecting water resources (4marks)
e.Suggest ways of ensuring better water quality for all citizens (4marks)
2.a.Data collection and analysis is one of the important components of water resource planning process;
i.Explain the type of data required for water resource planning (3marks)
ii.State the sources of water planning data(3marks)
b.Explain the four major factors affecting global water uses (6marks)
c.Discuss global warming /climate change in relation to water resource management(6 marks)
3.a.Explain two watershed management protection practices/approaches used in water resource planning(5marks)
b.Water shed assessment is a critical component of water resource planning and management.Explain (5marks)
Section B
4.Discuss the steps/process in water resource planning.(20marks)
5.Discuss the importance of public participation in water resource protection and management (20 marks)
6.Using a well labeled diagram describe the hydrological cycle and indicate its importance to water resource management.(20marks)

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