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Set 521: Water Resources Management Question Paper

Set 521: Water Resources Management

Course:Water And Environmental Engineering

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING)
SET 521:
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

DATE: Tuesday, 29th November, 2011

TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
A.
The Exam script contains FOUR questions in total
B.
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
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QUESTION ONE

1.1
Using a schematic figure, illustrate and discuss the sources and quality of water
resources from the perspective of its use

(8 marks)
1.2
Identify and explain any FOUR water sources available within your locality
(8 marks)
1.3
Define the following terminologies as applicable in water resources management
(a)
Water withdrawal
(b)
Consumptive Use
(c)
Water demand
(6 marks)
1.4
Explain any THREE large scale uses of water resources today

(3 marks)

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QUESTION TWO

2.1
Discuss into details some of the environmental challenges affecting the quality
and quantity of water resources today
(10 marks)

2.2
Under the “Blue Revolution theory” what are some of the technologies needed for
drought-prone areas to attain a reasonable degree of self-sufficiency in terms of
food and fodder
(6 marks)

2.3
Discuss into details the THREE objectives for water resource planning
(9 marks)

QUESTION THREE

3.1
Define the terminology Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
(5 marks)
3.2
Using a schematic figure, explain the flow of activities in water resources
planning

(6 marks)
3.3
Explain the FIVE important stages of water resources planning
(8 marks)
3.4
Integrated water resource management, requires active contribution of various
stakeholders. Explain the advantages of Public involvement (PI) in this context.
(6 marks)

QUESTION FOUR

4.1
Define the terminologies below as relates to water resources management:
(a)
River basin
(b)
Externalities
(c)
Polluter pays philosophy
(6 marks)
4.2
Discuss the concept of integrated river basin planning and management under the
following contexts:
(a)
River basin scope and organization
(b)
Operational management
(c)
Water charges
(d)
Water rights
(12 marks)
4.3
Discuss any three models for integrated water resource management
(7 marks)

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