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Urban Geography Question Paper

Urban Geography 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
AGE 410: URBAN GEOGRAPHY

DATE: WEDNESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2010
TIME: 8.00 A.M ? 10.00 A.M

INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS.

1.
Explain the relevance of the following theories to urban growth:
a)
The principle of circular and cumulative causation. [ 12 marks]
b)
Economic base concept [ 12 marks]
2.
Write short notes on any two of the following:
a)
The Central Place Theory
b)
The Urban Rank-Size Rule
c)
The Sector Model
d)
The Concentric Zone Model
[ 23 marks]
3.
Using examples, describe factors that fuel city growth. [23 marks]
4.
Describe three distinguishing characteristics of each of the various urban land uses [23 marks]
5.
Examine the factors that contribute to the increasing phenomenon of
a)
Feminization of urban poverty? [11 marks]
b)
The urban informal sector? [ 12 marks]
6.
Examine the role of small and intermediate urban settlements in Kenya. [23 marks]




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