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Ees410:Coastal Processes Question Paper

Ees410:Coastal Processes

Course:Coastal Processes

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2014

Answer all questions in section A and any four questions in section B
section A
1.Define:
a.)Coastal processes1.5MKS
b.)Coastal hazard1.5MKS
2.List any three depositional coastal features 3MKS
3.List any three erosional coastal features 3MKS
4.Draw a labeled sketch of a sea wave 3MKS
5.Define littoral drift 3MKS
6.List any two types of coasts 3MKS
7.Name the causes of coastal deposition 3MKS
8.State the difference between coastal hazard and coastal disaster3MKS
9.What are the components of continental shelf?3MKS
10.Name any three types of coastal currents 3MKS
SECTION B
11.Define longshore sediment transport and by use of well labeled diagram,describe how the process takes place 10MKS
12.a.Name any two types of currents and briefly explain their impact on the coastal shoreline environment 8MKS
b.Mention any two impacts of each of the currents 2MKS
13.a.Describe the process of dune formation 6MKS
b.Briefly explain the importance of dunes in coastal groundwater hydrology 4MKS
14.List and briefly describe any two methods of shoreline protection in coastal zone management 10MKS
15.In kenya,the requirement is that a buffer line of 30m from water bodies has to be maintained whenever development is carried out.Discuss the applicability of this requirement in the coastal environment 10MKS

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