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Nare 220: Principles Of Range Management Question Paper

Nare 220: Principles Of Range Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Natural Resources Mangement

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2012

SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1.(a) Briefly explain the following terms: (10 Marks)
- Range site
- Physiognomy
- Utilization
- Rainfall effectiveness
- Prescribed burning
(b) Why are rangelands important to the human race? (2 Marks)
(c) Why is range management regarded as applied ecology? (3 Marks)
2. Differentiate between the following (8 Marks)
a. Decreasers and increasers
b. Potential evaporation and actual evaporation
c. Infiltration and raindrop interception
d. Forage and browse
3. Describe four vegetation types that are important for rangeland use, giving characteristics
of each. (8 Marks)
4.(a) What is plant succession? Briefly state the different types of succession. (4 Marks)
(b) State the preferred storage for the following livestock species: (5 Marks)
- Camels
- Goats
- Horses
- Cattle
- Sheep

SECTION B: ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS ONLY

5.(a) State the concept of multiple-use of a rangeland, giving appropriate examples. (5 Marks)
(b) Outline the morphological and physiological characteristics that determine the
ability of range plants to: (5 Marks)
- Tolerate grazing
- Survive in low rainfall areas
(c) State the ecological consequences of overgrazing on primary resources. (5 Marks)
6.(a) What is PUF? Discuss factors that affect PUF. (5 Marks)
(b) List four uses of a herbarium. (4 Marks)
(c) Define the following terms: (6 Marks)
-Ligule
- Auricle
- Spikelet
- Rame
7.(a) What is the difference between palatability and preference? (5 Marks)
(b) List the factors that influence both palatability and preference in grazing
animals. (10 Marks)

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