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Age 203:Human Geography Question Paper

Age 203:Human Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AGE 203: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

DATE: WEDNESDAY 11TH JUNE 2008 TIME: 4:30A.M – 6:30 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions, at least ONE from each Section.

Section A
1. Using illustrations and examples, describe three landforms associated with the Rift Valley in East Africa, and show their effects on human activities. (23.5 marks)
2. a) Distinguish between pediplanation and peneplanation. (4 marks)
b) Using illustrations and examples, explain how the exogenic and endogenic
processes have shaped the landscape in East Africa. (10 marks)
c) Give a critical evaluation of L.C Kings theory of pediplanation. (9 marks)
3. a) What is the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone ? (3.5 marks)
b) With the aid of a sketch, describe the pattern and occurrence of ITCZ in East
Africa. (8 marks)
c) Describe any six salient features of ITCZ? (12 marks)

Section B
4. a) Using specific examples from the East African region, discuss the advantages of Non-motorized transportation (NMT). (11.5 marks)
b) Identify and discuss any four strategies that may be applied by the East African
governments to enhance the use and safety of NMT modes. (12 marks)

5. a) Distinguish between intensive and extensive land uses in East Africa.
(4 marks)
b) Discuss any five major problems experienced by the pastoral communities in East
Africa. (10 marks)
c) Describe any five major coping mechanisms adopted by the pastoral communities
with reference to problems discussed in 5 b). (9.5 marks)
6. a) Using specific examples, discuss any four population-related problems in East Africa. (12 marks)
b) Highlight any five practical strategies that East African governments may adopt to
address the problems in 6 a). (11.5 marks)

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Age 203:Human Geography Question Paper

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