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Wiem 222: Man And Wildlife Question Paper

Wiem 222: Man And Wildlife

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (WILDLIFE ENTERPRISE AND MANAGEMENT)

WIEM 222: MAN AND WILDLIFE

STREAMS: B.SC (WIEM) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 8/8/2013 11.30 A.M. – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL questions in Section A andANY TWO in Section B.

SECTION A (30 MARKS)

1. (a) Which hominid fossil was recently discovered and what is its main
characteristics? [2 marks]

(b) Outline factors that make you think evolution is still going on among humans
at present times. [3 marks]

2. (a) Illustrate the growth pattern of human population in developing countries.
[2 marks]

(b) Comment on the two factors that have contributed to low death rate among
human population in developing countries. [1 mark]

(c) Briefly explain any TWO impacts of increased human population on natural ecosystems. [2 marks]

3. Giving examples state and briefly explain the main causes of species extinction in developing countries. [5 marks]

4. (a) State and explain THREE categories of Human wildlife interactions one can
witness in and around protected areas. [3 marks]

(b) Briefly explain any TWO management approaches you can put in place to address the witnessed human wildlife interaction in (a) above. [2 marks]

5. (a) Name factors that lead to the creation of the first protected area in the world.
[3 marks]

(b) Name two individuals who inspired the participation of the public on the need for conservation in the early times. [2 marks]

6. (a) State and briefly explain the objectives of conserving the living resources in
Kenya. [3 marks]

(b) State the main goal of World Conservation Strategy. [2 marks]

SECTION B (40 MARKS)

7. (a) Discuss the characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies and the strategies they
used for their survival. [10 marks]

(b) Discuss the models and theories that support and explain the origin of
agriculture. [10 marks]

8. (a) Discuss the criteria that an animal must meet in order to be considered for
domestication. [10 marks]

(b) Discuss why pastoralists keep large herds of livestock, above economic optimum and why they lack conservation ethics regarding pasture lands. [10 marks]

9. (a) Discuss strategies for making the public participate in protecting natural areas
and wildlife. [10 marks]

(b) Discuss the community approaches to wildlife conservation. [10 marks]

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