Natural Resource Management
NRMS11S
Question 2:
(a) "Soil is the living skin of Earth."
(3)
Express your opinion on this statement. (What idea does the statement convey? Do
you agree or disagree? Why?)
(b)
"Soils are intimately linked with livelihoods, cultural identity and sense of place."
Debate this statement and offer appropriate examples in support of your arguments. (6)
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Question 3:
What do you understand under the term 'rangeland degradation'? In your explanation,
include your own definitions of rangeland and degradation, and four (4) visible signs that a
rangeland is degraded.
(5 marks for definitions; 4 marks for signs)
(9)
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Question 4: ·
(a)
What is an ecosystem? Elaborate on the various components, with examples.
(4)
(b)
Discuss the advantages of high ecosystem diversity.
(3)
(c)
Provide two (2) examples of ways in which humans cause habitat fragmentation, and
suggest one remedial action for each of your examples.
(4)
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Question 5:
(a)
Differentiate between a hydrological drought and an agronomic (crop) drought.
(4)
(b)
Propose a scenario that could cause an area to suffer a hydrological drought, but not
an agronomic drought.
(2)
(c)
Describe the typical characteristics of drylands.
(4)
1st Opportunity Examination
Question Paper
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June 2023