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Urban Geography Question Paper

Urban Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
3RD YEAR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATION IN DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS WITH IT
(REGULAR)
COURSE CODE: NGE 306
COURSE TITLE: URBAN GEOGRAPHY
DATE: 20/8/13 TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 PM
DURATION: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
??Question Q1 is Compulsory.
??Answer Any other TWO questions.
??All the Other Four questions carry equal marks.

1. (a) Examine the significance of studying Urban Geography. (10 Marks)

(b) Examine any five common characteristic features of a modern city (10 Marks)

(c) Briefly explain any two theoretical perspectives of Urban Geography (10 Marks)

2. (a) Define the following terms as used in Urban Geography
(i) Hinterland (2 marks)
(ii) Urbanization (2 marks)

(b) Examine the problems associated with Urbanization (16 Marks)

3. (a) Trace the origin and growth of cities (10 Marks)

(b) Describe the salient features of Ancient Cities (10 Marks)

4. (a) Explain the Concentric Zone Model (12 Marks)

(b) Citing examples examine any two (2) functions of urban centers (8 Marks)

5. (a) Assess the problems of Urban Primacy (10 Marks)

(b) Examine possible solutions to the problems of Urban Slums in Kenya. (10 Marks)

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