Ensc 00100: Introduction To Environmental Science Question Paper
Ensc 00100: Introduction To Environmental Science
Course:Certificate In Hospitality And Tourism Management
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
ENSC 00100: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
STREAMS: CERT (CHTM) Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.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. Briefly explain the perspectives of the study of environment. [5 marks]
2. (a) State two major water conflicts in Middle East. [2 marks]
(b) Outline three impacts of dam construction in upstream environment. [3 marks]
3. State five environmental impacts of mineral extraction and use to the environment.
[5 marks]
4. (a) List five factors that cause formation of ore deposits. [5 marks]
(b) Briefly explain each of the factors state above. [5 marks]
5. What do you understand by the following terminologies:
(a) Eutrophication [1 mark]
(b) Shifting cultivation [1 mark]
(c) Water logging [1 mark]
(d) Land subsidence [1 mark]
Section B: (40 Marks)
Answer any two questions in this section.
6. Discuss citing appropriate examples how human population have interacted with natural environment negatively. [20 marks]
7. State and explain five natural and five man-made hazards. [20 marks]
8. Discuss five concepts of environmental management. [20 marks]
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