Age 302: Geography Of Africa Question Paper
Age 302: Geography Of Africa
Course:Bachelor Of Arts
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AGE 302: GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE questions at least ONE from each section.
SECTION A: PHYSICAL REALM
1. a) Define the word “Vulcanization” (3 3
1 marks)
b) Demonstrate how Vulcanization has influenced formation of Landforms
in Africa south of Sahara. (20 marks)
2. Using illustrations, show how the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
influences rainfall patterns in Africa. (23 3
1 marks)
3. a) Differentiate between Aridity and Desertification. (6 marks)
b) Describe the main causes of Desertification in Africa. (17 3
1 marks)
SECTION B: HUMAN REALM
4. Discuss the view that “Urbanization in Africa is a function of Indigenous
efforts and Colonial Imposition”? (3 3
1 marks)
5. a) What do you understand by “Regional Cooperation” in sub-Saharan Africa.
(3 3
1 marks)
b) What are the merits and demerits of Regional Cooperation in sub-Saharan.
(20 marks)
6. a) What is a Population Policy? (3 3
1 marks)
b) Discuss the significance of the Youthful Population factor in
sub-Saharan Africa. (20 marks)
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