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Ensc 00100: Introduction To Environmental Science Question Paper

Ensc 00100: Introduction To Environmental Science

Course:Certificate In Hospitality And Tourism Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

ENSC 00100: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

STREAMS: CERT (CHTM) Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

This paper consists of two Sections A and B. Answer all questions in Section A and any two questions in Section B.

Section A: (30 Marks)

1. Briefly explain the perspectives of the study of environment. [5 marks]

2. (a) State two major water conflicts in Middle East. [2 marks]
(b) Outline three impacts of dam construction in upstream environment. [3 marks]

3. State five environmental impacts of mineral extraction and use to the environment.
[5 marks]

4. (a) List five factors that cause formation of ore deposits. [5 marks]
(b) Briefly explain each of the factors state above. [5 marks]

5. What do you understand by the following terminologies:

(a) Eutrophication [1 mark]
(b) Shifting cultivation [1 mark]
(c) Water logging [1 mark]
(d) Land subsidence [1 mark]
Section B: (40 Marks)

Answer any two questions in this section.

6. Discuss citing appropriate examples how human population have interacted with natural environment negatively. [20 marks]

7. State and explain five natural and five man-made hazards. [20 marks]

8. Discuss five concepts of environmental management. [20 marks]

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Ensc 00100: Introduction To Environmental Science Question Paper

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