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Geography And Development In Africa Question Paper

Geography And Development In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science)

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
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: GEOG 210
COURSE TITLE: GEOGRAPHY AND DEVELOPMENT IN
AFRICA
STREAM: Y2S1
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M
DATE: 1/12/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
PLEASE TURNOVER
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SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. Discuss the impact of settlement on
a) Forest cover (3mk)
b) Agricultural land (3mk)
c) River banks (3mk)
2. Africa lacks development of renewable energy
a) List some of the energy sources commonly used in Africa. Give reasons for this
(2mk)
b) What are some of the renewable energy sources Africa can use for its
development. Give reasons for your answer (3mk)
c) Explain why non renewable energy is bad energy for the environment
(2mk)
3. Discuss the Impact of the following in developing countries.
a) HIV/Aids (2mk)
b) Desertification (2mk)
c) Technological advances (2mk)
d) Unstable governments (2mk)
4. Describe and explain why the following are poorly developed in Kenya as compared
to developed economies
a) Infrastructures (roads & railway system) (3mk)
b) Energy sector (3mk)
c) Rural environments (3mk)
5. How are the following factors enhance economic growth in developing countries in
Africa
a) International corporation (3mk)
b) Trade blocks (3mk)
c) Political system (2mk)
SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS- 30 MARKS
6. Lack of Knowledge and financial capital are the major hindrance to development in
Africa. Discuss (15mk)
7. Discuss issues associated with urban development in Africa South of Sahara
(15mk)
8. The following are regarded as threat to any development in African countries.
a) Insecurity and safety of the environment (5mk)
b) Corruption (5mk)
c) Culture of the communities (5mk)

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