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Introduction To Ecology Question Paper

Introduction To Ecology 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Tourism Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
(TOURISM STUDIES)

TSA 103:
INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY
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DATE: THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2010

TIME: 2.00 P.M. ? 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE Questions.

1.
Distinguish between the following terms:

a)
Autotrophs and heterotrophs.




(8 marks)

b)
Predator and prey.






(8 marks)

c)
Parasite and host





(7 1/3 marks)

2.
a)
Explain the community concept.




(5 marks)

b)
Describe the structure and functions of communities.
(18 1/3 marks)

3.
Discuss the importance of ecology to wildlife tourism.
(23 1/3 marks)

4.
Using relevant examples, describe the factors which regulate population sizes.











(23 1/3 marks)

5.
Explain the functions and ecological importance of tropical grasslands.











(23 1/3 marks)
6.
Explain how environmental factors affect the distribution of wildlife.











(23 1/3 marks)
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