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Climatology And Hydrology Question Paper

Climatology And Hydrology

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (RESOURCE CONSERVATION)

ERC 205:
CLIMATOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY

DATE: Wednesday, 9th September, 2009
TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other THREE.

Q.1
a)
Discuss the influence of anthropogenic activities on a named climatic resource in Kenya. (6 marks)
b)
Briefly discuss the limitations of using few climatic elements as indicators of climate variability in a place (8 marks)
c)
Discuss the consequences of deforestation on the amount of surface water in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. (11 marks)
Q.2
a)
Using a specific illustration, discuss the factors contributing to water scarcity in Kenya (9 marks)
b)
Discuss what steps should be taken to address the water scarcity problem in (a) above? (6 marks)
Q.3
Discuss the implications of squatter settlements on water quality and suggest ways to improve the quality of water in Kenya (15 marks)
Q.4
a)
Using a suitable illustration, discuss the occurrence and significance of groundwater resource in Kenya-s socio-economic development. (8 marks)
b)
Briefly discuss the implications of increasing demand for groundwater in the country. (7 marks)
Q.5
Write brief notes on each of the following:-
a)
Impacts of El Nino phenomenon (9 marks)
b)
Effect of climate change on natural resource use conflict (6 marks)