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Envi 201:Environmental Science Question Paper

Envi 201:Environmental Science

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3RD TRIMESTER 2013(SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : ENVI 201
UNIT TITLE : ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
TIME : 2 HOUR

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer all questions in Section A and any two in section B

SECTION A – 30 MARKS

Question One

Describe four major environmental problems of global concern

(4 Marks)

Define the term tragedy of commons and describe two tragedies associated with the biosphere

(3 marks)

Describe three ways in which the current deforestation in Kenya is negatively affecting the water catchments

(3 Marks)

Question Two

State four major sources of outdoor air pollution in Kenya

(4 Marks)

Describe three conditions under which supporters of environmentally sustainable economic development believe sustainable economic development would be achievable

(3 Marks)

Describe three most effective ways that have been employed to control wildlife extinction in Kenya

Question Three

Explain the term "food insecurity" and state three conditions that must be met to ensure food security in the world

(4 Marks)

Explain three ways you would use as an individual to ensure reduction and efficient use of energy?

(3 Marks)

Describe three main environmental effects of human overpopulation

(3 Marks)

SECTION B: 40 MARKS

Question Four

Explain five ways in which Kenya can use to achieve food security

(10 marks)

Discuss the main causes of acute shortage of freshwater experienced in the country

(10 marks)

Question Five

Discuss the main consequences of overdrawing the surface freshwater sources

(10 marks)

Deforestation is one of the major environmental problems experienced in Kenya. Explain the consequences of the forest destruction

(10 marks)

Question Six

Discuss the main factors that contribute to human population decline

(10 marks)

Explain five practical ways that are employed to slow down global climate change

(10 marks0

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