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Nare 223: Dendrology And Plant Taxonomy Question Paper

Nare 223: Dendrology And Plant Taxonomy

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife Enterprise And Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF WILDLIFE AND ENTERPRICE MANAGEMENT
NARE 223: DENDROLOGY AND PLANT TAXONOMY
STREAMS: WIEM Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 11.30 AM – 1.30PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION A (30 MARKS) answer all questions in this section

1. State five principal objectives of forest dendrology. [5 Marks]

2. Distinguish between trees, shrubs and herbs as the three main categories of plants commonly found in a natural forest. [6 Marks]

3. State five disadvantages of common names. [2 ½ Marks]

4. Highlight two principal uses of herbarium. [2 Marks]

5. State five common taxonomic divisions that are used to classify, identify and name trees. [5 Marks]

6. Identify five trees species that are commonly found in tropical savanna. [2 ½ Marks]

7. (a) Distinguish between gymnosperms and angiosperms. [2 Marks]

(b) State five characteristics that are common to angiosperms in same family.
[5 Marks]

SECTION B (40 MARKS) answer ONLY TWO questions

8. Kenyan forests are classified in terms of blocks based on their geographical location. Discuss these main blocks showing their distinguishing characteristics. [20 Marks]

9. Discuss various social, ecological and economic importance of forest trees in the modern society. [20 Marks]

10. Discuss the procedure for collection and preservation of tree specimen in herbarium. [20 Marks]

Nare 223: Dendrology And Plant Taxonomy Question Paper

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