Man and Environment (GPLA2201)
BA. Geography and Planning - GP
Semester: Second Semester
Level: 200
Year: 2016
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON The UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA
Peace - Work - Fatherland P.O. BOX 39 Bambili
School/Faculty: ARTS Department: GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING
Lecturer(s): Prof FOGWE & Dr. KIMENGSI
Course Code: GEOP 202 Course Title: Man and the Environment
Date: Friday 15/07/2016 Hall: 18, 19 CCAST Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Examination Instruction(s) : Instructions have been given for each section
SECTION A: Answer question one and any other
1. Using FIELD WORK evidence, examine the claim that man has transformed the
natural environment through his economic activities (10 mks)
2. Attempt a classification of natural disasters and suggest some disaster mitigation
measures (25 mks)
3. Discuss the concept of common property resources and their tragedy (25 mks)
SECTION B: Attempt all questions in this Section
Course and fieldwork: select the most correct answer from the alternatives given
1) The greenhouse effect is related most clearly to: A: Increase in atmosphere carbon dioxide
B: Nutrient enrichment of water through concentration of fertilizer in agricultural runoff. C: The conversion of
sulfur oxide in to sulfuric acid (acid rain) in the atmosphere D: The return of heated water to the environment.
2) All but which of the following are symptoms of eutrophication? A: Fish kills B: Large masses of algae C:
Prolific weed growth D: Rapid reduction in bottom sediment
3) Over hunting aside, the main cause of animal species extinction has been A: Biological concentration of harmful
species B: Destruction of habitat by human activity C. Introduction of other predator species D: Introduction
of Zebra mussels
4) Which activity contributes to water pollution more than any other throughout the world A: Agriculture
B: Hydroelectric power generation C: Industry D: Urbanization
5) An example of high level -hazardous waste is : A: Detergent wastes B: Organic solvent
C: Radio- pharmaceutical waste D: Spent nuclear power reactor fuel assemblies
6) The three main types of pollutants found in agricultural runoff are: A: Animal wastes, biocides, fertilizers
B: Animal wastes, biocides organic solvent C: Biocides, erosion, fertilizers D: Biocides, herbicides, pesticide
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7.
One possible effect of global warming would be: A An increase in the amount of fresh water through the globe
B: An increase in volcanic activity C: Coastal wetlands would submerged D: The continental interiors of
middle latitude would receive greater precipitation
8.
An aquifer is: A: A pipeline which transfer water to urban areas B: Responsible for 40 per of the irrigated acreage
in the Nkwen MAGZl C The cause of regional water shortage D: An underground zone of water -saturated sands and
gravel
9.
Which of the following is the single greatest contributor to solid waste? A: Agriculture B: Industry C: Mining
D: Urbanization
10. Which of the following is not a secondary effect of the process of soil erosion? A: accelerated siltation of nearby
streams and reservoir B: Increase in urban water supplies C: Lose of top soil D: Salinization
11. The most common disposal of solid waste is: A: Concrete encased storage tanks B: Deep well injection
C: Sanitary landfills D: Ocean dumping
12. Which of the following concerning air pollution is not
correct?
A: Air pollution is not a global problem; rather it is
restricted to the industrialization countries B: Burning of fossil fuel creates the hugest proportion of pollutants C: Dust
from volcanic eruption can temporarily alter the atmosphere D: Truly clean air has probably never existed.
13. Modification of streams may result may in all of the following except A: An increase in soil salinity B: An
increase in the number of aquifers C: A reduction in the amount of nutrients for crop fish D: A reduction in the
sediment load downstream
14. Which of the following does nut place growing demands on
w
ater supplies? A: Hydrological cycle B: Agriculture
C: Suburban residential development D: Industrialization
15. Depletion of the earth’s ozone layer is expected to lead to all of the following consequences except:
A: Increase in die incidence of skin cancer B: Increases in human vulnerability to a vane:
infectious diseases C: An increase in sea temperatures causing melting of the polar ice D: Threaten the existence of the
microscopic plankton at the base of the marine food chain
16. The agricultural practice of terracing: A - Allows soil to renew its fertility B: Decrease soil erosion
C: Increase soil erosion D: Takes large amount of land or agricultural production
Structural Questions
17.
The total environmental impact of humankind on the environment is expressed by what equation? (2 mks)
18.
Soil, water, wind, tides and solar radiation arc examples of what type of resources? (2 mks)
19.
Name two human arresting that contribute to the decline of biodiversity? (2 mks)
20. What provisionary and cultural services do ecosystems provide to man? (4 mks)
In not more than five lines each, explain the following:
21. The ecosystem approach to biodiversity management/planning (3mks)
22. The CBD of property right regimes over biological resources (3mks)
23. The concept of ecosystem planning (3mks)
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