Geog 406:Biogeography Question Paper
Geog 406:Biogeography
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
Biogeography (GEOG 406) 2nd trimester 2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 406/404
UNIT TITLE : BIOGEOGRAPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Discuss the following concepts in biogeography.
Biogeography
(2 marks)
A biome
(3 marks)
An ecosystem
(3 marks)
A biosphere
(3 marks)
A climax community.
(3 marks)
Discuss the importance of studying biogeography.
(6 marks)
Question Two
List any three types of ecosystems in an environment.
(3 mark)
Describe the process of energy flow in a natural ecosystem.
(7 marks)
What is stratification in an ecosystem?
(2 marks)
Discuss the influence of stratification on species diversity in a tropical ecosystem.
(8 marks)
Question Three
Explain the term Biotechnology.
(2 marks)
Discuss ways in which man has used biotechnology in modern science and technology.
(10 marks)
Discuss any four conflicts arising as a result of biotechnology.
(8 marks)
Question Four
Describe the process of succession and climax in a grassland ecosystem.
(10 marks)
Explain with relevant examples the four factors that influence community interactions.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Differentiate between the terms "Species" and "speciation" as used in biogeography.
(4 marks)
Discuss any four factors that may cause speciation.
(10 marks)
Discuss the rationale of the Kenyan government in creating conservation/species protected areas.
(6 marks)
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