Ensc 701: Environment And Development Question Paper
Ensc 701: Environment And Development
Course:Masters Degree In Environmental Science
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENSC 701: ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
STREAMS: M.SC (ENV. SCI) YISI TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 8.30AM – 11.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL Questions in Section A (20 Marks) and any TWO (40 Marks) in Section B.
Section A
1. Using examples, differentiate between the following terminologies
(a) Ecological footprint and ecosystem services. [2 marks]
(b) Gross Domestic Product and Gross National Product [2 marks]
(c) Economic growth and Economic Development [2 marks]
(d) Sustainability and sustainable development [2 marks]
(e) Environmental stewardship and Stewardship of the environment [2 marks]
2. Outline what entails good development [2 marks]
3. Discuss briefly how poverty-environment interaction triggers a vicious cycle posing a great challenge to environmental management and stewardship [4 marks]
4. List four barriers of sustainable development [4 marks]
Section B: Answer any Two Questions in this section (40 Marks)
5. (a) Agenda 21 of the Rio Declaration articulated a comprehensive plan of action towards sustainable development. Discuss. [10 marks]
(b) Discuss the key strengths of sustainable development [10 marks]
6. (a) Discuss the implications of poorly managed environment on achievement of at least FIVE MDGs [10 marks]
(b) Using examples, demonstrate the impact of industrialization on soils, forests and aquatic systems [10 marks]
7. Discuss policy opportunities and interventions needed to reduce poverty and improve environment [20 marks]
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