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Geog 406:Biogeography  Question Paper

Geog 406:Biogeography  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



Biogeography (GEOG 406) 2nd trimester 2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 406/404
UNIT TITLE : BIOGEOGRAPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS




Instructions:

Answer any three questions.

Question One

Discuss the following concepts in biogeography.

Biogeography

(2 marks)

A biome

(3 marks)

An ecosystem

(3 marks)

A biosphere

(3 marks)

A climax community.

(3 marks)

Discuss the importance of studying biogeography.

(6 marks)

Question Two

List any three types of ecosystems in an environment.

(3 mark)

Describe the process of energy flow in a natural ecosystem.


(7 marks)

What is stratification in an ecosystem?

(2 marks)

Discuss the influence of stratification on species diversity in a tropical ecosystem.

(8 marks)

Question Three

Explain the term Biotechnology.

(2 marks)

Discuss ways in which man has used biotechnology in modern science and technology.

(10 marks)

Discuss any four conflicts arising as a result of biotechnology.

(8 marks)

Question Four

Describe the process of succession and climax in a grassland ecosystem.

(10 marks)

Explain with relevant examples the four factors that influence community interactions.

(10 marks)

Question Five

Differentiate between the terms "Species" and "speciation" as used in biogeography.

(4 marks)

Discuss any four factors that may cause speciation.

(10 marks)

Discuss the rationale of the Kenyan government in creating conservation/species protected areas.

(6 marks)






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