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Pes 3111: Introduction To Environmental Studies Question Paper

Pes 3111: Introduction To Environmental Studies

Course:Master Of Science In Environmental Planning And Management

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPATIAL PLANNING AND
BACHELLOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENT AND WATER
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: PES 3111
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
DATE: 2/5/2013 TIME: 9.00-11AM
DURATION: 2HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper contains FIVE questions
2. Attempt Question 1(Compulsory) and ANY 2 Questions
3. Write all answers in the booklet provided

Q 1. a) Give a detailed account of the ecological services that accrue to mankind from the environment
[15 Marks]

b) ‘Man is both a cause and victim of environmental degradation’. Discuss with the aid of relevant local examples [10 Marks]

c) ‘Environmental Studies is a trans-disciplinary course’. Rationalize this statement with the help of examples [5 Marks]

Q2. a) With the aid of examples explain what you understand by Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and discuss the main techniques for managing municipal solid waste [10 Marks]

b) Discuss the challenges local authorities in Kenya face in their effort to manage Municipal Solid Waste
[10 Marks]

Q3. a) Provide a plausible plan of action for mitigating anthropogenic threats to underground and surface water resources in an urban human settlement [10 Marks]

b) Identify and discuss major barriers to effective conservation of forest resources in Kenya [10 Marks]

Q 4. a) ‘Energy (production, transportation and utilization) is considered to be the single most important cause of climate change’. Discuss with the aid of relevant local examples [10 Marks]

b) Provide innovative options for mitigating climate change [10 Marks]

Q5. a) With the aid of examples draw a distinction between natural hazards and natural disasters
[5 Marks]
b) Provide plausible options for mitigating fire and flood-related disasters in a humanized environment [15 Marks]
.

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