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Ecd 315: Energy Resource And Community Development Question Paper

Ecd 315: Energy Resource And Community Development 

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies In Community Development

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 315: ENERGY RESOURCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DATE: Wednesday 8th April, 2009 TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer THREE questions in total. Question 1 is compulsory.

1.
(a)
Elucidate the various categories of energy and energy sources, detailing
their key environmental implications.
[20 marks]
(b)
Critically examine the conceptual framework linking energy and social
issues.
[10 marks]

2. Describe the relationship between elements of energy cycle and the concept of sustainable energy development.
[20 marks]

3.
Discuss global energy production and consumption trends of

(a)
Oil
[10 marks]

(b)
Coal
[10 marks]

(c)
Biomass
[10 marks]

4.
Briefly discuss a practical planning framework for sustainable energy development and conservation in an agrarian nation like Kenya. 20 marks]

5.
Using practical examples, discuss energy strategies that rural communities in Kenya could tap into for poverty alleviation.
[20 marks]
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