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Forest Resources Question Paper

Forest Resources 

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
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE)

ENS 321: FOREST RESOURCES

DATE: Monday 24th


August,
2009
Time:
11.00-1.00pm
________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer Question ONE and any other THREE
Q1. Briefly


a)
Explain the difference between and soft wood and hardwood. [5 Marks]
b)
Enumerate the threats facing the Mau forest.
[5 Marks]
c)
Describe the main characteristics of a temperate rain forest
d)
Draw a vertical profile of a rain forest and discuss the adaptation of plants
and animals to the different layers.


[10 Marks]

Q2.
Discuss the role of forests in the provision of energy.
[15 Marks]




Q3.
Give an account of the environment services of African forests.
[15 Marks]
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Q4.
Discuss the part played by coniferous forests in the global economy. [15 Marks]

Q5.
Using specific examples, explain the importance of non wood forest products in
Kenya.







[15 Marks]



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