Environmental Science Question Paper
Environmental Science
Course:Computer Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
UNIT CODE : ENVI 201
UNIT TITLE : ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in section A and any two in section B
SECTION A – 30 MARKS
Question One
Describe two benefits and three consequences of industrial-scientific revolution
(5 Marks)
Give an account for the high equatorial rainfalls and the location of the major world deserts.
(5 Marks)
Question Two
Kenya has higher total fertility rate than United States of America. Explain three economic/ societal factors that account for the difference between the total fertility rates of the two countries
Explain four human activities due to rapid human population growth, that are negatively impacting the earth’s biodiversity.
(4 marks)
Citing practical examples, state three approaches that have been employed to curb wildlife extinction in Kenya
(3 marks)
Question Three
Describe four ways in which water drainage basins are negatively affected by deforestation
(4 marks)
Explain how changes in polar ice would amplify or dampen global warming
(3 marks)
Describe three ways you ensure reduction and efficient use of energy
(3 Marks)
SECTION B- 40 MARKS
Answer any two questions
Question Four
Explain any four tragedies of the atmospheric common.
(12 Marks)
Kenyan population is estimated to be over forty million. Explain four main environmental impacts of this population
(8 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss four ways through which we can regulate the commons, citing their weaknesses
(12 Marks)
Explain the major four environmental impacts of hydropower dams in Kenya
(8 Marks)
Question Six
Outline two practical methods of slowing global warming
(10 Marks)
What is food insecurity and explain how Kenya as a country is moving toward achievement of food security
(10 Marks)
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