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Human Settlement Question Paper

Human Settlement 

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

ERC 407:
HUMAN SETTLEMENT
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DATE: TUESDAY 29TH DECEMBER 2009
TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer Question 1 and any other 3.


1.
a)
Explain the following terms.
i)
Ekistics
ii)
Megacity
ii)
Biosphere
eco-city.
(6
marks)



b)
Explain the factors that led to establishment of Nairobi city.
(10 marks)



c)
Discuss classification of settlements and their advantages.
(9 marks)

2.
Discuss Five themes used in creation of the Bioshpere eco-cities.
(15 marks)

3.
Discuss five problems that emanate from human settlements and suggest possible
mitigation
measures.
(15
marks)

4.
Explain the steps and the key players involved in ecological land used planning.











(15 marks)

5.
Explain the impact of refugee camps on natural environment.

(15 marks)
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