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Ensc 701: Environment And Development Question Paper

Ensc 701: Environment And Development

Course:Masters Degree In Environmental Science

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENSC 701: ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

STREAMS: M.SC (ENV. SCI) YISI TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 8.30AM – 11.30 AM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL Questions in Section A (20 Marks) and any TWO (40 Marks) in Section B.

Section A

1. Using examples, differentiate between the following terminologies

(a) Ecological footprint and ecosystem services. [2 marks]

(b) Gross Domestic Product and Gross National Product [2 marks]

(c) Economic growth and Economic Development [2 marks]

(d) Sustainability and sustainable development [2 marks]

(e) Environmental stewardship and Stewardship of the environment [2 marks]

2. Outline what entails good development [2 marks]

3. Discuss briefly how poverty-environment interaction triggers a vicious cycle posing a great challenge to environmental management and stewardship [4 marks]

4. List four barriers of sustainable development [4 marks]

Section B: Answer any Two Questions in this section (40 Marks)

5. (a) Agenda 21 of the Rio Declaration articulated a comprehensive plan of action towards sustainable development. Discuss. [10 marks]

(b) Discuss the key strengths of sustainable development [10 marks]

6. (a) Discuss the implications of poorly managed environment on achievement of at least FIVE MDGs [10 marks]

(b) Using examples, demonstrate the impact of industrialization on soils, forests and aquatic systems [10 marks]

7. Discuss policy opportunities and interventions needed to reduce poverty and improve environment [20 marks]

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Ensc 701: Environment And Development Question Paper

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