Ensc 103: Environmental And Development Question Paper
Ensc 103: Environmental And Development
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science
Institution: Egerton University question papers
Exam Year:2008
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. Define the following concepts: (6 Marks)
a. Green Revolution
b. Relative Poverty
c. Risk-Averse
d. Economic Progress
e. Social Trap
f. Developing Countries
2. Write short notes on the following: (12 Marks)
a. Human Development Index
b. Waste minimization
c. Carrying capacity
d. Sustainable agriculture
3. Using well labelled diagrams, distinguish between the following: (6 Marks)
a. Labour market with and without discrimination
b. Poverty gap index and income gap ratio
4. Outline the characteristics of the following: (6 Marks)
a. Demographic Theory
b. Malthusian population Model
5.(a) Outline the sources of human-induced land degradation and show the aspects of land reforms as a poverty
reduction strategy. (5 Marks)
(b) What are the linkages between energy patterns, development and environment? (5 Marks)
SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS
6. Discuss the essence of Health and its implications on environment and development. (15 Marks)
7. Discuss the emergence of environmentalism and the concept of sustainable development. (15 Marks)
8. Discuss Adam Smith's and David Ricardo's theories of development to sustainability of the environment. (15 Marks)
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