Management of dry lands UE Past Papers Questions.

1. Define the term ‘dryland’ based on two attributes of your choice.
2. Mention five specific areas in Tanzania which qualify to be called drylands.
3. Describe the farming systems of Tanzanian drylands

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1. Define the term ‘migratory species’
2. Describe the importance of migratory species in the drylands?

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1. Why is biodiversity important?
2. Describe the drivers of dryland biodiversity loss
3. Explain how the following affects dryland ecosystem?

1. Climate
2. geology

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1. Define the term invasive species
2. What factors contribute to the establishment of the invasive species in the drylands?
3. With examples, explain the effects of invasive species in drylands.

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1. How would you differentiate a dryland from a non dryland landscape by looking?
2. Using a sketch, describe how soil compaction happens?
3. What are the effects of soil compaction in the drylands?
4. How will you identify the following in the field?

1. Splash erosion
2. Sheet erosion

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