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Mag 521: Contemporary Biogeography  Question Paper

Mag 521: Contemporary Biogeography  

Course:Master Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010




DATE: Thursday 29th April, 2010 TIME: 2.00 p.m. ? 5.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other TWO questions from the given five.

1.
Briefly explain the following concepts:

a)
Island biogeography




[10 marks]

b)
Temporal niche differentiation



[10 marks]

2.
Evaluate the changing relationship between man and his environment since pre-
historic age.






[20 marks]

3.
Explain the origin and evolution of protected areas (PAS) in Kenya.










[20 marks]
4.
Assess the relevance of the principle of island biogeography in the design and
management of threatened habitats.



[20 marks]

5.
Describe the different models explaining species richness.
[20 marks]

6.
Briefly explain the causes of:

a)
Deep species extinction




[10 marks]

b)
Shallow species extinction



[10 marks]




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