KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION,
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF ARTS
AGE 401: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

DATE:
Friday 4th September 2009
TIME: 4.30.pm-6.30pm
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
1.
a)
What do you understand by the following concepts:
i)
Environment
[4marks]
ii)
Resources
[4marks]
iii)
Conservation
[4marks]
b)
Explain the importance of studying environmental conservation in Geography. [12marks]
2.
Examine how the deterministic theories explain the interaction between man and environment. [23marks]
3.
Using examples, evaluate the effects of rapid population growth on resource use and management.
[23marks]
4.
Discuss the significance of the Mau Forest in environmental conservation in Kenya today. [23marks]
5.
Using examples examine the causes of and management of EITHER soil or water degradation in Kenya.
[23marks]
6.
Examine how threats to the environment can impede sustainable development in a developing country
[23marks]