Nare 223: Dendrology And Plant Taxonomy Question Paper
Nare 223: Dendrology And Plant Taxonomy
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife Enterprise And Management
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF WILDLIFE AND ENTERPRICE MANAGEMENT
NARE 223: DENDROLOGY AND PLANT TAXONOMY
STREAMS: WIEM Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 11.30 AM – 1.30PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
SECTION A (30 MARKS) answer all questions in this section
1. State five principal objectives of forest dendrology. [5 Marks]
2. Distinguish between trees, shrubs and herbs as the three main categories of plants commonly found in a natural forest. [6 Marks]
3. State five disadvantages of common names. [2 ½ Marks]
4. Highlight two principal uses of herbarium. [2 Marks]
5. State five common taxonomic divisions that are used to classify, identify and name trees. [5 Marks]
6. Identify five trees species that are commonly found in tropical savanna. [2 ½ Marks]
7. (a) Distinguish between gymnosperms and angiosperms. [2 Marks]
(b) State five characteristics that are common to angiosperms in same family.
[5 Marks]
SECTION B (40 MARKS) answer ONLY TWO questions
8. Kenyan forests are classified in terms of blocks based on their geographical location. Discuss these main blocks showing their distinguishing characteristics. [20 Marks]
9. Discuss various social, ecological and economic importance of forest trees in the modern society. [20 Marks]
10. Discuss the procedure for collection and preservation of tree specimen in herbarium. [20 Marks]
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