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CSB810S-CONSERVATION BIOLOGY-1ST OPP- JUNE 2025 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn
Faculty of Health, Applied Sciences and Natural Resources
School of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department of Natural Resources Sciences
QUALIFICATION : Bachelor of Natural Resource Management Honours
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08BNRH
LEVEL: 8
COURSE: CONSERVATIONBIOLOGY
COURSE CODE: CSB810S
DATE: JUNE 2025
DURATION: 3 (THREE)HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr T. Nzuma
MODERATOR: Prof. H. Ndagurwa
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. Examination question paper
2. Answering book
3. Calculator
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 1 PAGE (Excluding this front page)
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Question 1
[15)
a) Define the concepts of ecosystem resilience and ecological integrity. Provide one example from
Namibia for each. (6 marks)
b) How do diverse ecosystems contribute to Namibia's resilience to climate change and drought? (9
marks)
Question 2
[20)
a) Discusstwo threats to Namibia's endangered species and give an example for each. (B marks)
b) Explain how ex situ and in situ conservation approaches are applied in Namibia. Give one example of
each. (12 marks)
Question 3
[30)
Write an essay discussing the importance of protected area networks and ecological connectivity for
species conservation in Namibia.
Question 4
[35)
a) Identify and explain three environmental policies or strategies used in Namibia to promote
biodiversity conservation. (10 marks)
b) How can Namibia balance biodiversity conservation and economic development? Discusswith two
sectoral examples. (10 marks)
c) Design a policy intervention to reduce overgrazing in a semi-arid communal area. Include ecological
and social components. (15 marks)
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Total Marks: 100
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