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Environmental Conservation Question Paper

Environmental Conservation

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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EXAMINATIONS
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EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND
BACHELOR OF ARTS
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DATE:
Monday 15th January, 2007
TIME:
11.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE Questions.
l(a). Explain the following:
~ Conservation
~ Red Data Books.
(b). Explain the reasons for conservation.
(c). What are the fundamental principles of conservation?
2(a). What do you understand by Species Extinction?
(b). Describe the causes of Species Extinction.
(c). Explain the significance of zoos and captive, and re-introduction programmes in
species conservation.
3. Although man is at the pinnacle of the animal kingdom because of his ability to assess
a problem and devise a solution, he is yet to effectively apply his talents to solve the
problem of explosion. Discuss.
4. Write a critical essay on the Precautionary
Principle.
5(a). What is Environmental Impact Assessment?
(b). Describe the checklist of tourism environmental impact assessment.
6(a). Differentiate between the following:
~ Ad hoc procedures and overlays ofEIA.
(b). Define carrying capacity
(c). What are the three types of carrying capacity?