Ensc 401: Management Of Arid And Semi-Arid Lands Question Paper
Ensc 401: Management Of Arid And Semi-Arid Lands
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science
Institution: Egerton University question papers
Exam Year:2018
EGERTON UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS,NJORO CAMPUS.
FIRST SEMESTER-SESSION I 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR.
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE.
ENSC 401: MANAGEMENT OF ARID AND SEMI-ARID LANDS.
TIME:2 HOURS.
INSTRUCTIONS.
(i) Answer ALL questions in Section A and any TWO in Section B.
(ii)Use illustrations where possible.
SECTION A [40marks].
Question one.
(1a) Describe the constraints experienced in arid and semi-arid lands in Africa [6marks]
(1b) Underline the need to conserve rangeland vegetation.[4marks]
Question two.
(2) Describe the management strategies of resource use conflicts among pastoral communities in Kenya.[10marks]
Question three.
(3a) What is biodiversity?[2marks]
(3b) State the causes of loss of biodiversity in arid and semi-arid lands.[8marks]
Question four.
(4)State any five assessment methods applied in monitoring land degradation in ASALs in Kenya.[10marks]
SECTION B [30 MARKS].
Question five.
(5a) Discuss the role of pastoralism in sustainable use of rangeland resources.[7marks]
(5b) State the adaptive strategies applied by pastoral communities. [8marks]
Question six.
(6) Discuss the Government policies that influence loss of biodiversity in arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya.[15marks]
Question seven.
(7a) Assess the concept of multiple land use?[5marks]
(7b) Discuss the role of wildlife as an alternative land use in arid and semi-atid lands.[10marks]
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