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Biogeography(Geog 406)  Question Paper

Biogeography(Geog 406)  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS


Instructions: Answer any THREE Questions.
Question One
Define and write short concise notes on the following concepts as used in Geography.
Biodiversity
(4 Marks)
Island biogeography
(4 Marks)
An ecosystem
(4 Marks)
Species habitat
(4 Marks)
Protected areas
(4 Marks)

Question Two
What is biogeography?
(3 Marks)
Explain FOUR reasons why it’s important to study biogeography
(8 Marks)
Explain what is meant by the phrase "species Mass Extinction".
(4 Marks)
Describe the mass extinction that occurred during the cretaceous period sixty five million years ago (65m).
(10 Marks)

Question Three
Difference between the terms "species" and "speciation" as used in biogeography.
(4 Marks)
Explain any FOUR factors that may cause speciation.
(10 Marks)

Question Four
What is biotechnology.
(4 Marks)

Discuss any FOUR ways in which man has manipulated nature technologically to advance/meet his needs.
(12 Marks)

Identify and discuss any THREE controversies that have arose as a result of biotechnology.
(9 Marks)






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