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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:2007



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
SUPPLEMENTARY/SPECIAL
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS
AGE 405: GEOGRAPHY OF HAZARDS
DATE: Thursday, 30th August, 2007
TIME: 4.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
(a)
Using suitable examples, identify the different types of hazards.
(b)
Give three explanations why geographers are concerned about hazards.
2.
Discuss the statement that "hazards are increasing in the world.
3.
Discuss anyone of the following statements:
(a)
Vulnerability of a country to a hazard is associated with its level of development.
(b)
Inequality is a root cause of women's disaster vulnerability.
4.
Explain the factors that account for increasing human occupancy of hazard zones.
5.
Describe five measures that can be used in reducing the degree of vulnerability to a hazard in a developing country.
6.
With reference to floods in Kenya discuss the short-term and long-term consequences.






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