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Environmental Conservation Question Paper

Environmental Conservation

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION,
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF ARTS
AGE 401: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

DATE:
Friday 4th September 2009
TIME: 4.30.pm-6.30pm
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
1.
a)
What do you understand by the following concepts:

i)
Environment

[4marks]

ii)
Resources

[4marks]

iii)
Conservation

[4marks]
b)
Explain the importance of studying environmental conservation in
Geography.

[12marks]
2.
Examine how the deterministic theories explain the interaction between man and
environment.

[23marks]

3.
Using examples, evaluate the effects of rapid population growth on resource use
and management.

[23marks]

4.
Discuss the significance of the Mau Forest in environmental conservation in
Kenya today.

[23marks]
5.
Using examples examine the causes of and management of EITHER soil or water
degradation in Kenya.

[23marks]
6.
Examine how threats to the environment can impede sustainable development in a
developing country.

[23marks]
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