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Resource Use Planning Question Paper

Resource Use Planning

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 PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

EPM 242 – RESOURCE USE PLANNING

DATE: MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Questions ONE and any other Two.

1.
a)
Using examples explain the meanings of the following terms in resource use
planning.
i)
Grey
areas
(5
marks)

ii)
Reserves.

(5 marks)

b)
Explain various types of soil
degradation.
(10
marks)

c)
Using examples classify marine
resources.
(10
marks)

2.
Discuss the distribution of resources in Kenya in the following regions.

i)
Arid
low
plateaus
(10
marks)

ii)
Kenya
highlands
(10
marks)

3.
a)
Using relevant examples discuss the importance of studying natural

resources.

(14 marks)

b)
Give examples of human resources.

(6 marks)

4.
Discuss the reasons why the following resources are of great concern in Kenya today.

a)
Fuel
wood
energy
(10
marks)
b)
Wetlands.
(10
marks)

5.
Using a specific example discuss the role that various stakeholders can play in

resource use planning and management in Kenya.

(20 marks)

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