Pes 3215: Elements And Principles Of Biological Question Paper
Pes 3215: Elements And Principles Of Biological
Course:Bachelor Of Spatial Planning
Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
2ND YEAR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE
OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPATIAL PLANNING
(REGULAR)
COURSE CODE: PES 3215
COURSE TITLE: ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGICAL
ENVIRONMENT
DATE: 15/8/2013 TIME: 9.00-11.00 AM
DURATION: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of 5 Questions.
2. Answer Question 1 (Compulsory) and any other 2 questions.
3. Write your answers on the answer booklet provided.
OASISOF KNOWLEDGE
Question One
a) Briefly discuss the four reservoirs of geochemical cycles? (12 marks)
b) With relevant examples, explain how man can affect geochemical cycles. (4 marks)
c) Discuss the aims of environmental taxes. (4 marks)
d) With relevant examples, discuss population interactions. (10 marks)
Question Two
a) Discuss the trophic levels in an ecosystem. (10 marks)
b) Discuss renewable energy. (10 marks)
Question Three
a) Discuss the concept of carrying capacity in conservation and planning. (10 marks)
b) Discuss population structure and its use in planning. (10 marks)
Question Four
a) Discuss the role of ecological integrity in maintaining environmental quality. (10 marks)
b) Discuss any five environmental issues that environmental policies seek to address.(10 marks)
Question Five
Discuss thematic scopes of landscape ecology. (20 marks)
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