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Population Dynamics In Environmental Planning And Management Question Paper

Population Dynamics In Environmental Planning And Management

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT)

EPM 141: POPULATION DYNAMICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
DATE: FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Start each question on a fresh page.
Answer question 1 and any other two questions.

1.
a)
Using relevant examples, differentiate between the following concepts:
i)
A defacto enumeration and a dejure enumeration. (2 marks)
ii)
Child mortality and infant mortality. (2 marks)
iii)
A stable population and population momentum. (2 marks)
iv)
Single round population survey and multi round population survey. (2 marks)
b)
Explain why the low “under five mortality rates” are used as a composite for improved quality of life. (10 marks)
c)
Briefly discuss the impediments to family planning in Kenya. (12 marks)
2.
a)
Explain probable reasons why the 1989 Kenya census was discredited. (10 marks)
b)
Explain five demographic variables that should be considered in a district development plan. (10 marks)
3.
a)
Outline Kenya’s population policy and explain its objectives. (12 marks)
b)
Why is Canada classified in the fourth stage of the demographic transition? (8 marks)
4.
a)
Using examples, discuss five major threats to the African population. (10 marks)
b)
Suggest measures of minimizing the threats identified in 4 a) above. (10 marks)
5.
Discuss how overpopulation has impacted on the biophysical and socio-economic environment in Kenya. (20 marks)

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