NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
PLOT 91, CADASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKWE EXPRESSWAY JABI-ABUJA
FACULTYOF SCIENCES
JULY EXAMINATIONS 2017
COURSE CODE: ESM 428 TIME: 21/2 HOURS
COURSE TITLE: ECOLOGY OF NATURAL RESOURCES CREDIT UNIT: 2
Instruction: Attempt question number one (1) and any other three (3). Question number one (1) is compulsory and carries 25 marks, while the other questions carry equal marks (15) each
1a. Explain the scope of natural resources (7 marks).
b. Explain the terms “global warming” and “climate change” (2 marks)
c. List three major types of natural resources (6mks)
2a. Briefly explain the structure of atmosphere (7marks)
b. Describe four impact of human on natural environment (8mks)
3a. Outline three principles of resources sustainability (6mks)
b. Explain three obstacles to sustainability in the use of resources (9mks)
4a. Identify eight common policies, laws and regulations on natural resources (8mks)
b. List the objectives of National Environmental Standards and Regulatory Enforcement Agency of Nigeria (7mks)
5a. Write short note on the following; (i) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (ii) Environmental Policy Instruments of natural resources (9mks)
5b. Explain three factors of watershed (6mks)
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