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Aes 4301: Coastal Climate And Dynamics Question Paper

Aes 4301: Coastal Climate And Dynamics

Course:Coastal Climate And Dynamics

Institution: Technical University Of Mombasa question papers

Exam Year:2016

Exam
Coastal Climate and Dynamics Paper 1
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) State four greenhouse gases [2Mks]

b) Compare the characteristics of polar and hot arid extreme climates. [4mks]
c) Outline any four measures which can reduce the impacts of climate change [4Mks]
d) Define the following terms [4Mks]
i) Climate
ii) Paleoclimatology
iii) Ocean acidification
iv) Marine topography
e) Name and position the five main climate types according to Köppen’s classification [5Mks]
f) Explain how Thermohaline circulation regulates global climate; illustrate your answer [6Mks]
g) What is IPCC? State four roles of IPCC in climate change [5Mks]
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
Explain how an increase in temperature will impact Coastal Mangroves and Sea grasses [20Mks]
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
Latitudes and ocean depth plays an important role in Ocean salinity; Discuss [20Mks]
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
Explain the likely future predictions for climate change and the Ocean responses [20Mks]
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
Discuss how coastal erosion influences the socio-economic development of coastal communities [20Mks]

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