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Envs 221:Marine Coastal Environments March 2010 Question Paper

Envs 221:Marine Coastal Environments March 2010 

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010



KABARAK UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: ENVS 221

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions (60marks)

Answer ALL questions (60marks)
Q1. Write short notes to differentiate the following types of oceanic habitats. (8 marks)
a) Inter tidal zone
b) Deep-sea trenches
c) Open ocean
d) Reefs

Q2. Discuss the importance of coral reefs to coastal environments (10 marks)

Q3. Explain, giving examples, how ocean waves have impacted the shape of coastlines
and their effects on coastal environments (10 marks)

Q4. Discuss human activities that place Sandy and Rocky shores at risk. (10 marks)

Q5. Describe the nature and effects of the following types of ocean circulations
a) Thermohaline circulation (6 marks)
b) Wind driven circulation (6 marks)

Q7. a) What does the abbreviation ICZM stand for? (2 marks)
c) Briefly summarize the functions of ICZM (5 marks)
d) Explain four types of intergration that occur within ICZM (5 marks)










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