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Tohm 201: Introduction To East African Fauna Question Paper

Tohm 201: Introduction To East African Fauna

Course:Bachelor Of Science (Wildlife Enterprise Management) & Bachelor Of Science (Ecotourism & Hospitality 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 MANAGEMENT) &
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ECOTOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)

TOHM 201: INTRODUCTION TO EAST AFRICAN FAUNA

STREAMS: BSC. (WIEM & ECOTOURISM) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 13/8/2013 11.30 A.M. – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Section A – Answer all the questions (30 Marks)

1. (a) What are fossil records? [1 mark]

(b) What is the importance of fossil records to biologists? [1 mark]

(c) Explain three ways in which scientists are able to show that organisms
have common descent. [3 marks]

2. (a) With an example explain binomial nomenclature. [2 marks]

(b) Differentiate between analogous and homologous structures in evolution
of organisms. [2 marks]
(c) What is natural selection? [3 marks]

3. (a) Explain the threats facing herpes conservation in Kenya. [2 marks]

(b) Using examples, explain the ecological importance of amphibians and reptiles.

[4 marks]
4. (a) Using examples, explain three different mating systems found in birds, mammals
and reptiles. [6 marks]

(b) Name four birds families endemic to Africa. [2 marks]

5. Giving examples, explain the importance of insects in our ecosystems. [5 marks]

Section B: Answer two questions only (40 Marks)
6. Using a named mammalian species, discuss its ecology, habitat, diet, social organization, reproduction behavior and its conservation. [20 marks]

7. With examples, describe how past human history in East Africa have affected its fauna.
[20 marks]

8. Discuss ethics and principles that should be followed when bird watching or studying birds. [20 marks]

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