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Gucc 104: Environmental Science Question Paper
Gucc 104: Environmental Science
Course:Environmental Science
Institution: Gretsa University question papers
Exam Year:2014
GRETSA UNIVERSITY -THIKA
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2014 SEMESTER
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1.QUESTION ONE IS COMPULSORY
2.ANSWER ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1:
a. What is climate change adaptation (4mks)
b. Describe three major causes of loss of forest cover in the country (6mks)
c. Give two reasons why you think Kenya is not ready to fully embrace the use of nuclear energy (6mks)
d. Explain why reducing population growth in resource poor countries is likely to lead to better protection and management of natural resources (8mks)
e. Describe how global warming and resultant climate change is likely to affect human health in Kenya and the region (8mks)
f. Describe three adverse effects associated with the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (8mks)
QUESTION 2:
a. Describe, with relevant examples, four consequences of deforestation (10mks)
b. Recommend four practical measures that can help protect our country''s diverse biological resources at both national and county government levels (10mks)
QUESTION 3:
a. As an environmental expert commissioned by Thika Municipal Council, suggest sustainable solutions for solid waste handling and disposal within the municipality (10mks)
b. Identify and describe three renewable sources of energy (10mks)
QUESTION 4:
a. Describe contribution(s) of the following disciplines to the breadth of knowledge in environmental science:
i. Ecology (2mks)
ii. Chemistry (2mks)
iii. Information and technology (2mks)
iv. Political science (2mks)
b. Recommend six behavioral changes that GRETSA''s students need to embrace in order to mitigate against global warming and climate change (12mks)
QUESTION 5:
a. Briefly discuss the importance of Savanna Grasslands Biomes in Kenya (10mks)
b. Discuss the concept of sustainable development (10mks).
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