Nare 220: Principles Of Range Management Question Paper
Nare 220: Principles Of Range Management
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife Management
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (WILDLIFE ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT)
NARE 220: PRINCIPLES OF RANGE MANAGEMENT
STREAMS: BSC. (WIEM) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
This paper consists of two sections A and B. Answer all questions in Section A and any two questions in Section B.
SECTION A (30 MARKS)
1. (a) Define the term rangeland management. [1 mark]
(b) Differentiate between the terms primary and secondary succession. [4 marks]
2. (a) Using examples explain the term disclimax. [2 marks]
(b) Outline three impacts of early season burning in rangelands. [3 marks]
3. (a) Briefly explain how woody plant survive periodic burning. [3 marks]
(b) Explain the importance of understanding vegetation dynamics in
rangelands. [2 marks]
4. (a) State three range management tools. [3 marks]
(b) Explain the term compensatory photosynthesis [2 marks]
5. (a) Outline three impacts of regression in rangelands. [3 marks]
(b) Differentiate between prairie and pampas. [2 marks]
6. (a) Name two factors that determine the type of soil formed on a site. [1 mark]
(b) Explain avoidance as a form of grazing resistance. [4 marks]
SECTION B (40 MARKS)
Answer any two questions from this section.
7. Discuss factors that determine the amount of feed an animal consumes. [20 marks]
8. Describe double sampling method of estimating herbaceous biomass. [20 marks]
9. Discuss types of grazing systems commonly practiced in East African
rangelands. [20 marks]
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