NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF SCIENCES
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE: BIO 308 (2 CREDIT UNITS) TIME ALLOWED: 2HOURS

COURSE TITLE: BIOGEOGRAPHY

INSTRUCTION: Answer question ONE (1) and  any other THREE (3) questions only.          

1a        List the six floristic regions of the World (6 Marks)

1b        Describe the major common characteristics of tropical trees (6 Marks)

1c        Enumerate the Differences between Tropical and Temperate Flora (10 Marks)

1d        Outline any three means of dispersal of Animals (3 Marks)

2a        Identify and describe the floristic provinces of the Madrean region (15 Marks)

3a        Give a general description of the Paleotropical Kingdom (6 Marks)                                  

3b        Enumerate six influencing factors on Island Biogeography (9 Marks)

4a        List the five floristic Subkingdoms of the Paleotropical Kingdom (5 Marks)

4b        Describe the relationship between climate and vegetation. (10Marks)

5a        Outline the relationship of  Vegetation on soil type (6 Marks)

5b        Briefly, discuss the Theory of Island Biogeography (9 Marks)