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Ses205:Introduction To Human Ecology Question Paper

Ses205:Introduction To Human Ecology 

Course:Introduction To Human Ecology

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2010



Answer any four questions.Use appropriate examples and illustrations/diagrams
1.Define and explain the following terminologies as used in human-nature interactions.
a)Environmentalism (5marks)
b)Environmental degradation (5marks)
c)Social system(5marks)
d)Ecosystem (5marks)
e)Cultural ecology(5marks)
2.a)Distinguish between the following terms as used in Human Ecology.
i)Social organizations and social institutions.(4marks)
ii)Dark Greens ,Light Greens and Bright Greens.(6marks)
b)State and explain the characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies.(8marks)
c)Explain the statement that ''early civilization was friendly to the environment.''
3.Write short notes on the following :-
a)Major achievements of UN Conference on Human Environmental of 1972.(7marks)
b)Industrial revolution as the major cause of environmental degradation.(8marks)
c)Impacts of modern agriculture on the environment.(10marks)
4.Discuss the basic premises ,assumption and the underlying values of Human Ecology Theory.(25marks)
5."Human societies have interacted with nature for a long time".Citing a relevant example,examine the impact of man on an identified environmental resource.(25marks)
6."World over,there are bottle necks in environmental conservation policy formulation and implementation".Discuss ,citing relevant examples.(25marks)






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