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Natural Resource Utilization And Development Question Paper

Natural Resource Utilization And Development

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 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (RESOURCE CONSERVATION)
ERC 305: NATURAL RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT

DATE: Thursday 27th August, 2009
TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other THREE.
Question 1
(a)
Using examples, discuss the key issues, challenges and opportunities in the management of Kenya’s forest resources. [15 marks]
(b)
Citing examples, elaborate the linkages among water, health and poverty. [10 marks]
Question 2
Using water as a natural resource, discuss the various strategies for sustainable resource management. [15 marks]
Question 3
“An emerging consensus among environmental leaders is that the twin principles of sustainable development and environmental justice can solve many of the developmental issues”. Citing examples, discuss this statement. [15 marks]
Question 4
Discuss the role of environmental education in sustainable natural resource utilization and Development. [15 marks]
Question 5
Using examples, discuss the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment and Audits as environmental management tools. [15 marks]