Geog 0211: Environment And Development In Africa Question Paper
Geog 0211: Environment And Development In Africa
Course:Diploma In Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION ARTS
GEOG 0211: ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
STREAMS: DIP (EDUC) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
• Diagrams should be used whenever they serve to illustrate an answer.
1. (a) Describe the following concepts.
(i) Desertification [2 marks]
(ii) Urbanization [2 marks]
(iii) Pollution [2 marks]
(iv) Deforestation [2 marks]
(v) Drought [2 marks]
(b) Examine the significance of industrial decentralization in Kenya. [10 marks]
(c) Explain briefly any five characteristics of informal settlements in sub-Saharan Africa. [10 marks]
2. (a) Citing examples, explain any five socio-economic impacts of Tsetse fly in Africa. [10 marks]
(b) Discuss briefly the role of agro-forestry in forest sustainability in Kenya.
[10 marks]
3. (a) Attempt the classification of rocks. [10 marks]
(b) Explain briefly the five causes of food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa.
[10 marks]
4. (a) Citing specific examples, explain how sustainable agriculture is practiced in Kenya. [10 marks]
(b) State and explain any five demerits of industrial development on water resources sustainability. [10 marks]
5. Discuss five challenges that face the urban areas in Kenya and suggest possible solution in each case. [20 marks]
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