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Foundations And Development Of Environmentalism Question Paper

Foundations And Development Of Environmentalism

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 100: FOUNDATIONS AND DEVELOPMETN OF ENVIRONMENTALISM
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DATE: Thursday 12th June, 2008 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question One and any other Two.

1.(a)Briefly examine the contribution of the following personalities in the
environmental movement:
(i) Aldo Leopold [7 marks]
(ii) Rachel Carson [7 marks]
(iii) John Muir [7 marks]
(b)Distinguish between ecocentric and anthropocentric environmental
worldviews. [9 marks]

2.Identify and discuss the main factors responsible for the rise of the environment
as an important political and social issue. [20 marks]

3.Define anti-environmentalism and show its impact on efforts to attain
environmental sustainability. [20 marks]

4.Critically examine the contribution of the Green Belt Movement in environmental
protection in Kenya. [20 marks]

5.(a)What is global warming and how does it impact the total environment? [10 marks]
(b)Outline and briefly discuss efforts being made to mitigate impacts of global warming in Kenya. [10 marks]