Age 302 : Geography Of Africa Question Paper
Age 302 : Geography Of Africa
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
AGE 302 : GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA
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DATE: THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions at least ONE from each section.
SECTION A: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
1. a) Define the word “faulting” (3 1/3 marks)
b) Demonstrate how Faulting has influenced formation of landforms in Africa
South of Sahara. (20 marks)
2. Using illustrations, discuss the main factors which influence rainfall patterns in sub-
Saharan Africa. (23 1/3 marks)
3. a) Differentiate between aridity and desertification. (6 marks)
b) Describe the main causes of Desertification in Africa. (17 1/3 marks)
SECTION B: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
4. Discuss how the colonial structures and indigenous territorial organizations shaped
the history of the Urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa. (23 1/3 marks)
5. a) What is food security? (3 1/3 marks)
b) Discuss the main causes, and possible solutions of Africa’s food insecurity.
(20 marks)
6. Discuss the nature and problems of population dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa.
(23 1/3 marks)
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