Sowa 531: Soil And Water Conservation Question Paper
Sowa 531: Soil And Water Conservation
Course:Master Of Science In Agricultural & Rural Development
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DECEMBER, 2012
UNIT TITLE : SOWA 531
UNIT CODE : SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
TIME: 3 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer all questions.
Question One
Explain three water conservation methods used at the farm level.
(6 marks)
Briefly describe the mechanisms of soil erosion by wind and water.
(6 marks)
Explain the main processes through which water is lost from the soil.
(6 marks)
Describe four types of soil erosion by water.
(6 marks)
Explain briefly the importance of agroforestry in Agriculture.
(6 marks)
SECTION B
Answer any two questions
Question Two
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using cover crops in cereals plantations for soil and water conservations as compared to the other common methods. (15 marks)
Question Three
Discuss in details the role of soil and water conservation measures in achieving the goals in the Kenya Vision 2030. (15 marks)
Question Four
Explain in details the main factors that determine the amount of soil erosion by water. (15 marks)
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