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Pgeo 421: Urbanization Question Paper

Pgeo 421: Urbanization

Course:Bachelor Of Education Primary Option

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY)

PGEO 421: URBANIZATION

STREAMS: L4B1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 20/8/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
• Sketch maps and diagrams should be used whenever they serve to illustrate an answer.

1. (a) Define the following concepts

(i) Urbanization [2 marks]

(ii) Informal settlements [2 marks]

(iii) Urban agriculture [2 marks]

(iv) Urban primacy [2 marks]

(b) Explain any five factors that cause rapid urbanization in Africa. [10 marks]

(c) State and explain briefly any six characteristics of primate cities in developing countries. [12 marks]

2. Discuss briefly the application of the sector model in urban planning and urban land use. [20 marks]

3. (a) Examine the role of urbanization in agricultural production in Kenya.
[10 marks]

(b) Explain briefly how the urban heat islands in urban areas can be mitigated.
[10 marks]

4. (a) Examine the role of urban agriculture in the sustainability of the urban ecosystem. [10 marks]

(b) Using specific examples, explain any five differences between an urban and a rural area in Kenya. [10 marks]

5. (a) Discuss any five transportation problems in the Kenyan urban areas.
[10 marks]

(b) Upgrading of informal settlements in Kenya is taking a slow pace. Discuss.
[10 marks]
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