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Population Dynamics And Resource Use Question Paper

Population Dynamics And Resource Use

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 105: POPULATION DYNAMICS AND RESOURCE USE
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DATE: FRIDAY, 23RD JULY 2010 TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS: There are five (5) questions in total. Question 1 is Compulsory,
and choose any other two (2).

1.Define the following terms as used in Population dynamics and Environmental Planning.
a)Population growth (5 marks)
b)Population growth rate (5 marks)
c)Overpopulation (5 marks)
d)Population genetics (5 marks)
e)Zero Population growth (5 marks)
f)Malthusian growth (5 marks)

2.Explain in detail how population dynamics has been accommodated in the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Kenya’s Vision (2030). (20 marks)

3.Discuss the relationship between population and resource demand and
give specific examples. (20 marks)

4.Define a population needs assessment and explain the rationale for a
needs assessment in a given population. (20 marks)

5.Using a country of your choice, explain the population management approaches
and strategies put in place to sustain the population while sustainably using the
scarce resources available. (20 marks)