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Geography And Development Question Paper

Geography And Development

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts) ()

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
COURSE CODE: GEO 210
COURSE TITLE: GEOGRAPHY AND DEVELOPMENT
IN AFRICA
STREAM: Y2S1
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 10/12/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
PLEASE TURNOVER
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SECTION A – ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)
1. Explain the effect of development of infrastructures on
a) Forest vegetation (3 marks)
b) Agricultural land (3 marks)
c) Urban areas (3 marks)
2. Describe and explain why the following are poorly developed in Kenya as compared to
developed economies
a) Infrastructures (3 marks)
b) Energy sector (2 marks)
c) Rural environments (3 marks)
3. a) Discuss how deforestation affect environment. (3 marks)
b) What are the possible solutions to deforestations? (4 marks)
4. Describe and explain the role of the following in settlement patterns
a) Climate (3 marks)
b) Government policies (2 marks)
c) Culture of the communities (3 marks)
5. Discuss how the following affect African economies
a) War and conflicts (3 marks)
b) Human Population expansion (3 marks)
c) International trade (2 marks)
SECTION B-ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS- (30 MARKS)
6. Lack of knowledge and financial capital are the major hindrance to development in
Africa. Discuss . (15 marks)
7. Congo – Zaire is one of the richest country in the world with regard to natural resources
and yet the poorest. Discuss (15 marks)
8. Discuss positive and negative effects of development in Africa. (15 marks)

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