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Geog 705: Environment And Resource Conservation Question Paper

Geog 705: Environment And Resource Conservation

Course:Masters Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
MASTERS OF ARTS (GEOGRAPHY)

GEOG 705: ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION

STREAMS: MA (GEOG)L1 BII TIME: 3HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 11.30 AM – 2.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer Question 1 and any other 2 from Section B
• Sketches and diagrams should be used whenever they serve to illustrate the answer.

Section A

1. (a) Differentiate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from Environmental Audit. [5 marks]

(b) Explain the difference between environmental conservation and environmental preservation. [5 marks]

(c) Explain the view that the environment is composed of natural and socio-cultural components. [10 marks]

(d) Propose suitable methods of managing the non-renewable resources of Kenya. [10 marks]
Section B

2. (a) Define the concept of biodiversity [5 marks]

(b) Discuss the factors responsible for the loss of biodiversity in Kenya.
[10 marks]

3. (a) Discuss the relevance of the environment in the Constitution of Kenyan and the Vision 2030 Development Blueprint. [10 marks]
(b) Explain the intended benefits of sustainable development to the people of Kenya. [5 marks]

4. Discuss the major threats to the genetic resources of Kenya and suggest conservation strategies for the country’s endangered species. [15 marks]

5. Discuss the connection of environmental degradation to poverty in Kenya. [15 marks]

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