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Enviromental Conversation Question Paper

Enviromental Conversation

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND ARTS
AGE 401:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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DATE: TUESDAY 29TH DECEMBER 2009
TIME: 2.00 P.M. ? 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer any three Questions

1.
a)
Explain the relationship between man, environment and resources. (9 marks)
b)
Using examples from Africa, describe the changes in man-environment interactions over the years. (13 marks)
2.
a)
Describe FOUR effects of rapid population growth on resource use and management. (12 marks)
b)
Examine FOUR threats to the environment that can impede sustainable development in a developing country. (12 marks)
3.
Poverty is both a cause of and consequence of environmental degradation. Discuss. (23 marks)
4.
Using examples examine the causes of and management of EITHER soil or water degradation. (23 marks)
5.
Discuss the significance of the Mau Forest in environmental conservation in Kenya today. (23 marks)
6.
Examine the problems that face conservation of wildlife in Kenya today. (23 marks)