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Pgeo 131: Human Population Question Paper

Pgeo 131: Human Population 

Course:Bachelor Of Education Primary Option

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013





CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY OPTION)

PGEO 131: HUMAN POPULATION

STREAMS: BED (ARTS) PRIMARY OPTION TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 20/8/2013 8.30AM – 10.30 AM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question One and any Two other questions. Use sketch maps and diagrams wherever necessary.

1. (a) Define and use examples to explain the following terms:

(i) Population explosion [4 marks]

(ii) Optimum population [4 marks]

(iii) Dependency ratio [4 marks]

(iv) Overpopulation [4 marks]

(v) Underpopulation [4 marks]

(b) Explain what is meant by the terms

(i) Migration balance [4 marks]

(ii) Rural-urban migration [2 marks]

(iii) Central place [2 marks]

(iv) Urbanism [2 marks]

2. (a) What is the demographic transition model (or population cycle)? [5 marks]

(b) Explain the stages in the demographic transition model. [15 marks]

3. Name and discuss five factors which control population distribution. [20 marks]

4. Discuss different types of migration. [20 marks]

5. Explain how economic activities have affected population densities in Kenya.
[20 marks]

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