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Human Ecology And Adaptations Question Paper

Human Ecology And Adaptations 

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 104: HUMAN ECOLOGY AND ADAPTATIONS
DATE: Monday, 26th July, 2010 TIME: 4.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions. Question ONE is compulsory. Don’t write any notes on this question paper.

1.a)Define human ecology. (2 marks)
b)Briefly discuss different biomes of the world and their features.(8 marks)
c)Briefly explain of the following environmental terminologies.
i) Ecosystem.
ii) Productivity.
iii) Diversity.
iv) Wetland.
v) Food web. (20 marks)

2.Discuss environment as economic resource. (20 marks)

3.In the biosphere matters flow in circular pathway. Describe:
i)Carbon cycle. (10 marks)
ii)Nitrogen cycle. (10 marks)

4.Good sustainable environment assist to alleviate poverty. Comment on this statement. (20 marks)

5.a)Identify any five natural resources (5 marks)
b)Explain various strategies used for conserving natural resources(20 marks)






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