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Wiem 201: Introduction To Wildlife Conservation And Management Question Paper

Wiem 201: Introduction To Wildlife Conservation And Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Enterprise Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (WILDLIFE ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT)

WIEM 201: INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND
MANAGEMENT

STREAMS: BSc. WIEM Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: MONDAY12/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION A (30 MARKS) Answer all questions.

1. Define the following terms. [4 marks]

(a) Conservation
(b) Utilization

2. State four “animal rights” philosophies that were established by early conservationists.
[4 marks]

3. State two achievements of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species (CITES) in wildlife conservation. [2 marks]

4. Identify three species that are currently listed as endangered in Kenya. [3 marks]

5. State four roles played by conservation organizations in wildlife conservation.
[4 marks]

6. Briefly explain four causes of decline in wildlife populations during the pre-colonial
era. [4 marks]

7. State five components of a field report. [5 marks]

8. Explain two major reasons for the decline in the population of sported hyaena from
its natural habitat. [4 marks]
SECTION B (40 MARKS) answer only TWO questions.

9. The Yellowstone model of protected areas targeted to exclude all forms of human interference to the natural systems. Discuss why this approach in becoming less
relevant in the contemporary society. [20 marks]

10. With relevant examples, discuss the various categories of protected areas in Kenya.
[20 marks]

11. Discuss the significance of Kenya wildlife service in the protection and management
of wildlife. [20 marks]

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