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Natural Resources And Environmental Geography(Geog 302) Question Paper

Natural Resources And Environmental Geography(Geog 302) 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any FOUR Questions Illustrations should be used where necessary
Question 1
a) Explain the uniqueness of environmental geography (5marks)
b) Describe the fundamental principles of conservation (10marks)

Question 2
a) Outline the three types of carrying capacity (6marks)
b) What is the significance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in planning and policy? (9marks)

Question 3
a) Classify natural resources on the basis of:
i) Distribution
ii) Ownership and
iii) Renewability (6marks)
b) With specific examples, describe the causes of environmental degredation (9marks)

Question 4
a) Critically examine the significance of the precautionary principle (10marks)
b) Distinguish between bioprospecting and biosafety agreements (5marks)

Question 5
“Although man is at the pinnacle of the animal kingdom because of his ability to assess a problem and device a solution, he is yet to effectively apply his talents to solve the problem of explosion”. Discuss (15marks)

Question 6
Write concise notes on the following:
i) Sustainability (3marks)
ii) Yeast culture (3marks)
iii) CITES (3marks)
iv) Ad hoc procedures (3marks)
v) Resource curse (3marks)




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