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Management of dry lands questions.

Management of dry lands questions.

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# Question
1

Define dryland from the view point of vegetation.


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2

Mention four(4) specific areas in Tanzania (at least at district level) which can be considered to be drylands.


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3

Briefly, explain how the changes in the following factors affect the drylands:

  1. Population
  2. Climate
  3. Land use
  4. Land ownership
  5. Life styles

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4

Describe four(4) determinants of dryland ecosystem, clearly showing how they determine the ecosystem.


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5
  1. What is land degradation?
  2. List and give examples of types of land degradation common in drylands
  3. Describe how soil compaction occurs and what are its effects in the drylands

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6

Describe the following soil and water conservation methods, using illustrations where necessary;

  1. Contour bunds
  2. Half-moon catchments
  3. Fanya juu terraces

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7
  1. How are pastoralists more adapted to drylands as compared to crop growers?
  2. Write short notes on the following terms as used in dryland management
  1. Invasive species
  2. Climate change
  3. Climate change mitigation

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8

Which climate change adaptation practices would you recommend for the drylands in Tanzania?


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9
  1. How can you identify the following in the field?
  1. Splash erosion
  2. Sheet erosion
  3. Rill erosion
  4. Gully erosion
  1. Describe the challenges and measures you will take to control gully erosion.

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10

State the definition, importance, potential and limitations of drylands.


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