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Man And Environment Question Paper

Man And Environment

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 SCIENCE

ENS 133: MAN AND ENVIRONMENT

DATE:
Tuesday 7th April 2009

TIME: 11.00am-1.00pm
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question One and any other Three (3)
1.
a)
Outline characteristics of the stratosphere and their significance to human

health.

[15marks]

b)
Explain the “tragedy of the commons” and its significance in resources
management.

[15marks]

2.
Discuss environmental challenges that emanate from utilization of forest

resources and suggest possible mitigation measures.

[15marks]

3.
Explain the effect of land use on water resources.

[15marks]

4.
Outline and explain causes of land degradation as a result of agricultural

activities.

[15marks]

5.
Describe some of environmental problems caused by large cities such as Nairobi.

[15marks]

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