Ecd 415: Poverty, Ecosystems And Human Well- Being Question Paper
Ecd 415: Poverty, Ecosystems And Human Well- Being
Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
DATE: FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST 2009 TIME: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions
Q1.
a)
Discuss how Eurocentric elitist and Northern environmental dogma has
retarded sustainable development in Kenya.
[ 15 Marks]
b)
Discuss the impact of man on major water towers in Kenya and their
implications on the environment.
[ 15 Marks]
Q2.
Discuss various scales used in studying ecosystems and their application to
restoration of any ONE given ecosystem in Kenya.
[20 Marks]
Q3.
Emphasis on short- term economic gains as opposed to long- term ecological
concerns in natural resources development has this statement using relevant
examples.
[ 20 Marks]
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Q4.
The poor generally have the most to gain from sound and effective environmental
policies. Discuss this statement using relevant cases.
[ 20 Marks]
Q5.
To what extend do the current ecosystem goods and services guarantee
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’S).
[ 20 Marks]
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