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Zool 220: Principles Of Animal Ecology Question Paper

Zool 220: Principles 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)

Zool 220: Principles Of Animal Ecology Question Paper

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