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Ensc 200: Biodiversity Conservation Question Paper

Ensc 200: Biodiversity Conservation

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 SCIENCE IN WILDLIFE ENTERPRISE AND MANAGEMENT/ ECOTOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENSC 200: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
STREAMS: Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any TWO in Section B.

SECTION A: (30 MARKS)

1. (a) Briefly define the following terms [5 Marks]

(i) Biodiversity
(ii) Afforestation
(iii) A forest
(iv) UNFCC
(v) Endangered species.

(b) Briefly describe ground water formation. [5 Marks]

2. (a) List down FIVE importance of dams and reservoirs in Kenya. [3 Marks]

(b) State briefly some of the soil conservation measures which need to be put in
practice to safeguard, enhance and reclaim soil resources in Kenya. [5 Marks]

3. (a) Define the term wetlands. [2 Marks]

(b) Briefly state the importance of the Ramsar convention. [2 Marks]

4. (a) Differentiate between physical and chemical weathering in the process of soil
formation. [3 Marks]

(b) Explain briefly the importance of sustainable utilization of natural resource.
[2 Marks]
SECTION B: (40 MARKS)

5. (a) Aquaculture can make an important contribution to poverty alleviation, food
security and social wellbeing in many countries. Discuss opportunities that exist for aquaculture development in Kenya. [10 Marks]

(b) Discuss the impact of invasive species on the environment and human health.
[10 Marks]

6. (a) Giving examples, discuss the economic benefits of biodiversity in Kenya.
[10 Marks]

(b) Discuss the issues facing water resources in Kenya and measures which need to
be put in place to ensure adequate supply of clean water. [10 Marks]

7. (a) Discuss some of the emerging environmental issues in Kenya. [10 Marks]

(b) Discuss the natural and cultural factors which cause wild species to become
endangered or extinct. [10 Marks]

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Ensc 200: Biodiversity Conservation Question Paper

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