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Geog 402:Urban Geography Question Paper

Geog 402:Urban Geography

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

URBAN GEOGRAPHY (GEOG 402) 1ST TRIMESTER 2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 402
UNIT TITLE : URBAN GEOGRAPHY
TIME : 2 Hours

Instructions: Answer any THREE Questions.

Question One

Explain the concerns and rationale of studying urban geography.

(10 Marks)

Discuss the causes of pollution in urban areas.

(10 Marks)

Question Two
Discuss the Burgess Model (1924) of urbanization and show its relevance to Nairobi city. (20 Marks)

Question Three

Discuss the challenges facing urban areas and suggest possible remedy.
(20 Marks)

Question Four

Define the following terms as used in urban geography.

Metropolis

(2 Marks)

Primate cities

(2 Marks)

Suburbanization

(2 Marks)

Urbanization

(2 Marks)

With examples, explain FIVE factors that have led to rapid urbanization in Kenya today.

(12 Marks)

Question Five

Identify FIVE distinct characteristics of the following urban zones.

Central Business District (CBD).

(7 Marks)

Commuter zone.

(5 Marks)

How can pollution be controlled in urban areas.

(8 Marks)

Geog 402:Urban Geography Question Paper

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