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Geog 210: Geography &Amp; Development In Africa Question Paper

Geog 210: Geography &Amp; Development In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2014

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ART
GEOG 210: GEOGRAPHY & DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
DAY: TUESDAY

DATE: 15/04/2014
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
STREAM: Y2Y1:

INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer Question one and Any OTHER TWO questions

1. a) Examine the disadvantages that the following factors in Africa places on the
development of it’s people.
i. Landlocked

(3 marks)
ii. Rivers

(3 marks)
iii. Continentality

(3 marks)
b. Examine the advantages that Africa’s location and physiography places on the
development by it’s people.

(6 marks)
c. With special reference to Kenya, outline the factors that influence urbanization.

(6 marks)
d. Evaluate the 3 human factors that influence the rate at which Kenya is developing

(6 marks)
e. Outline 3 major causes of deforestation in Kenya

(3 marks)
2. a) Explain the role of forests in the economic development of Africa.
(8 marks)
b) What are the major causes of deforestation in Kenya?

(7 marks)
c) Outline the best ways to help revive rainforests in Kenya.

(5 marks)

3. i) Explain how the following factors influence development of a country.
a) Political factors

(3 marks)
b) Natural resources

(3 marks)
c) Social factors

(3 marks)
ii) Examine the types of vegetation identified in Africa.

(11 marks)

4. i) Though urbanization is still considerably lower in Africa, it is expected to increase by
2025. Evaluate the factors that drive urbanization in Africa.

(8 marks)
ii) Explain how cities impact upon
a) Human health

(3 marks)

b) Livelihoods

(3 marks)
c) Environment

(3 marks)
iii) Examine the role of urbanization in economic development

(3 marks)

5. Write short notes on
i. Major ocean currents

(5 marks)
ii. Africa’s drainage

(5 marks)
iii. Africa’s forests

(5 marks)
iv. Urbanization processes

(5 marks)

Geog 210: Geography &Amp; Development In Africa Question Paper

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