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NCT620S - NATURE CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES 3 - 1ST OPP - NOV 2022 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVE Rs ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND APPLIED SCIENCESAND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: DIPLOMA IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NATURE
CONSERVATION)
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BNRS
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: NCT620S
COURSE NAME: NATURE CONSERVATION
TECHNIQUES 3
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 150
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Mr H. Tjikurunda
MODERATOR: Mr. M. Kasaona
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. All written work MUST be done in blue or black ink
2. No books, notes and other additional aids are allowed
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Excluding this front page)
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QUESTION 1
1.1. Name and explain the 3 measures to take in order to control excessive blood loss from an
open wound resulting from animal attack.
(10 marks)
1.2. Briefly, explain how you would treat a snake bite.
(5 marks)
SUBTOTAL: 15
QUESTION 2
Discussthe factors to consider when acquiring a horse for use in patrols in the parks. (12x2=24 marks)
SUBTOTAL: 24
QUESTION 3
3.1. Define the following terms.
(6 marks)
a) Mapping
b) Map reading
c) Map interpretation
d) Map analysis
3.2. Briefly, explain why topographical maps are useful for natural resources management. (4 marks)
3.3. Explain what map setting is (3) and provide two methods used in map setting (2). (5 marks)
SUBTOTAL: 15
QUESTION 4
4.1. Name and explain 5 factors that will influence the countability of animals during an aerial survey.
(10 marks)
4.2. Provide 5 practical hints that will help in planning for an aerial census.
(5 marks)
4.3. Briefly, discuss "time of the year" as a factor to consider when planning for an aerial game census.
(6 marks)
SUBTOTAL: 21
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QUESTION 5
5.1. Name the 5 principal rifles actions.
5.2. Provide 10 golden rules of weapon safety.
(5 marks)
(10 marks)
SUBTOTAL: 15
QUESTION 6
6.1. Discuss the factors which tends to worsen the stress in wild animals during a capture operation.
(11x2=22 marks)
6.2. Provide 8 measures to take in order to prevent stress in animals during capture.
(8 marks)
SUBTOTAL: 30
QUESTION 7
7.1. Discussthe requirements for an ideal wildlife harvesting system.
(12x2=24 marks)
7.2. Briefly, discuss shooting at night as a harvesting technique for wildlife, include the advantage and
disadvantages of this method.
(6 marks)
SUBTOTAL: 30
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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