Geog 402:Urban Geography Question Paper
Geog 402:Urban Geography
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
URBAN GEOGRAPHY (GEOG 402) 3RD TRIMESTER 2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 402
UNIT TITLE : URGAN GEOGRAPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Explain the main concerns of urban geography.
(5mks)
Distinguish the following terms as used in urban geography
Metropolis
(3mks)
primate cities
(3mks)
Conurbation
(3mks)
Suburbanization
(3mks)
Urbanized area
(3mks)
Question Two
Describe burgess, 1924 concentric model of urban structure. Critique the model. (20mks)
Question Three
With examples, explain five factors that have contributed to growth and development of urban centres in Kenya. (15mks)
Discuss the extent of HIV/AIDS source in urban centres.
(5mks)
Question Four
Discuss five challenges encountered in urban centres in a developing country.
(10mks)
Suggest the way forward to (a) above.
(10mks)
Question Five
Critically assess the relationship between urbanization and national development.
(8mks)
State the salient characteristics of the following urban zones.
Central business district.
(6mks)
High class housing.
(6mks)
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