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Human Ecology And Adaptations 11 Question Paper

Human Ecology And Adaptations 11

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
ECD 200N: HUMAN ECOLOGY AND ADAPTATIONS II
DATE: Wednesday, 16th September, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE, which is compulsory, and any other TWO questions.

1.a)Explain the following terms and their relevance to environmental studies
i)Human Ecology
ii)Human adaptation (15 marks)
b)Using a ‘Bio-cultural approach’ explain how human ecology and adaptations are distinct from those of other animals. (15 marks)

2.Explain how ‘adaptation to local environmental conditions’ is the basis of
variation among human societies in terms of skin colour, body shape/size and
special features. (20 marks)

3.Discuss common features of ecology and adaptation to arid/semi-arid lands by
pastoralists and hunter-gatherers. (20 marks)

4.In the context of environmental sustainability, compare and contrast the ecology
and adaptations of agricultural communities and nomadic pastoralists in East
Africa. (20 marks)

5.Aquatic adaptations are the most viable human adaptations and environmentally
sustainable human ecologies. Discuss. (20 marks)