Geog 206:Geography Of East Africa Question Paper
Geog 206:Geography Of East Africa
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 206
UNIT TITLE : GEOGRAPHY OF EAST AFRICA
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Citing specific examples from East Africa explain how the following factors affect population distribution and density
Climate
(6 Marks)
Pests and diseases
(4 Marks)
Government policy
(3 Marks)
Relief
(4 Marks)
Security
(3 marks)
Question Two
Describe the characteristics of the east Africa desert vegetation and account for each.
(10 Marks)
Explain the significance of vegetation to common activities in East Africa
(10 Marks)
Question Three
What is meant by the ’inter tropical convergence cone’ (ITCZ)
(4 Marks)
Describe five characteristics of the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ)
(10 Marks)
Describe how the ITCZ influences the climate of East Africa
(6 Marks)
Question Four
Discuss the role of industries in East Africa in development
(10 marks)
By giving examples in each category highlight ten functions of towns in East Africa
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Explain five problems facing the tourism industry in East Africa
(10 marks)
List four characteristics of the modified tropical climate of the lake Victoria basin
(4 Marks)
Describe the formation of the East African Rift system (6 marks)
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