Zool 220: Principle Of Animal Ecology Question Paper
Zool 220: Principle Of Animal Ecology
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2014
KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
ZOOL 220: PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
DAY: WEDNESDAY
DATE: 16/04/2014
TIME: 8.30 - 10.00 A.M.
STREAM: Y2S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
? Answer ALL questions in section A and any TWO questions in section B
Section A (30 marks)
Answer ALL questions in this section
1. Distinguish between micronutrients and macronutrients.(5 marks)
2. Discuss the meaning of the term natural selection.(5 marks)
3. Explain what is meant by the term succession.(5 marks)
4. Describe mimicry as an adaptation to predation.(5 marks)
5. Briefly discuss how water acts as an adaptation that affects the distribution and abundance
of animals.(5 marks)
6. Describe the short term and long term effects of competition.(5 marks)
Section B (40 marks)
Answer any TWO questions in this section
7. Discuss the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nitrogen in the ecosystem. (20 marks)
8. Give a brief overview of how energy flows in the ecosystem.(20 marks)
9. Describe the structure of a community.(20 marks)
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