Introduction To Animal Ecology Question Paper
Introduction To Animal Ecology
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2008
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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: ZOOL 220
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL
ECOLOGY
STREAM: SESSION V
DAY: TUESDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 25/11/2008
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND TWO IN
SECTION B
PLEASE TURN OVER
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SECTION A.
1. Giving examples, differentiate between co-evolution and competitive exclusion
(8mks)
2. Give an outline of the ecosystem structure (8mks)
3. Briefly describe the random and the systematic methods of sampling (6mks)
4. Give a brief description of the following terms:
i. Species richness (3mks)
ii. Species diversity (3mks)
5. Outline the salient differences between food chains and food webs (4mks)
6. Briefly describe the Phosphorus Cycle (8mks)
SECTION B
7. Describe the role of biotic factors in ecosystems (15mks)
8. Discuss the influence of man on terrestrial ecosystems (15mks)
9. Discuss the reasons that necessitate the conservation of natural resources (15mks)
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