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Bgs 120:Geography Of Natural Resources Question Paper

Bgs 120:Geography Of Natural Resources

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2016

MOI UNIVERSITY REGULAR EXAMINATION FOR THE 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS, BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION
COURSE CODE: BGS 120
COURSE TITLE: GEOGRAPHY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
Answer Question ONE (1) and other two (2) Questions. Maps, Sketches and diagrams should be used whenever they serve to illustrate the answer.
1. (a) Define natural resources in Geography. (5 marks)
(b) Discuss the concept of sustainability in natural resources. (10 marks)
(c) Give and briefly discuss the classification of natural resources on the basis of source of origin, the origin of their development and the renewability of the resources (15 marks)
2. Critically examine the consequences of the uneven distribution of global natural resources. (20 marks)
3. (a) What are forest resources? (4 marks)
(b) Give and explain two main uses of forest resources by humans. (8 marks)
(c) Describe the types of forest and explain their importance. (8 marks)
4. (a) Define wildlife. (3 marks)
(b) Explain the differences between the terms; Preservation , Conservation and Management, with regard to wildlife resources. (12 marks)
(c) Briefly explain the species richness approach to managing wildlife. (5 marks)
5. (a) Discuss groundwater resources as an important source of water. (6 marks)
(b) Briefly explain how drinking water is cleaned to make it safe for human consumption. (6 marks)
(c) Discuss the importance of fisheries and aquaculture to development. (8 marks)
6. Discuss the role of natural resources in the development of Kenya. (20 marks)

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