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Erc 203: Culture And Resource Conservation Question Paper

Erc 203: Culture And Resource Conservation

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

DATE: Thursday, 24th November, 2011

TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other THREE questions.
1.
a)
Explain the relationship between culture and the disciplinary concerns of

environmental studies.

(10 marks)

b)
“Culture is an integrated system of meanings, values and standards of
behavior borne by society and transmitted between generations through
socialization”. Discuss citing relevant examples

(15 marks)

2.
Using Kenya as an example, discuss the contention that cultural diversity reflects
biological diversity.

(15 marks)\\

3.
a)
State six cultural uses of the environmental resources.
(5 marks)
b)
Citing examples, discuss any five cultural attributes/activities associated
with the conservation of the natural resources.

(10 marks)

4.
Many ancient religions and believes created their gods and other supreme beings
out of the environment. How did this ensure sustainability in the management of
environmental resources?

(15 marks)

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5.
Compare and contrast traditional and modern methods of resource conservation
approaches and critically evaluate the best practices

(15 marks)

6.
Culture is an obstacle to natural resource conservation in equal measure as it is a
boost. Discuss.

(15 marks)

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