Nar0141:Ecology And Environmental Science Question Paper
Nar0141:Ecology And Environmental Science
Course:Diploma In Agriculture
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Describe the effects of the acid rain to the environment. (5 Marks) (b) Explain the causes of water pollution in Kenya. (5 Marks) (c) Discuss five agricultural practices that cause environmental degradation. (10 Marks) (d) Discuss the influence of development on the environment by citing relevant examples. (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (15 MARKS)
Discuss five methods of municipal waste disposal. (15 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (15 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the causes and impact of population explosion in the developing countries. (10 Marks) (b) Outline five sources of energy commonly referred to as ‘green energy’ (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (15 MARKS)
(a) Describe the ‘polluter pay principle’ (5 Marks) (b) Compare and contrast the open dumping and sanitary landfill methods of waste disposal (10 Marks)
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QUESTION FIVE – (15 MARKS)
(a) Explain the various adaptation features utilized by plants to survive in the environment. (8 Marks) (b) Describe the causes and impacts of the global warming phenomenon. (7 Marks)
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