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Natural Resources And Environmental Geography (Geog 302) Question Paper

Natural Resources And Environmental Geography (Geog 302) 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS


Instructions:
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Define and write short notes on the following concepts.
Natural resources
(3 marks)
Population growth
(3 marks)
Green energy
(3 marks)
Conservation
(3 marks)
Explain four ways in which resources are classified.
(8 marks)

Question Two
Discuss five major sources of renewable energy in Kenya today citing their importance.
(15 marks)
List five anthropogenic causes of soil degradation in Kenya today.
(5 marks)

Question Three
Discuss the role of the National environmental and management agency in management of natural resources in Kenya today.
(12 marks)
Assess the success of the following concepts of NEMA in managing environment in Kenya.
Environmental Audit (EA’s)
(4 marks)
Environmental impact assessment (EIA’s)
(4 marks)

Question Four
.
Define the terms "Species Biodiversity"
(4 marks)
Explain four reasons why its important to conserve species in a country.
(8 marks)
Discuss any four conflicts arising from mans quest to exploit the natural resources.
(8 marks)

Question Five
Discuss five negative effects of mining to the environment.
(10 marks)
Discuss any five advantages of hydro-electric power as a source of energy.
(10 marks)






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