Geog 402:Urban Geography Question Paper
Geog 402:Urban Geography
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
URBAN GEOGRAPHY (GEOG 402) 1ST TRIMESTER 2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 402
UNIT TITLE : URBAN GEOGRAPHY
TIME : 2 Hours
Instructions: Answer any THREE Questions.
Question One
Explain the concerns and rationale of studying urban geography.
(10 Marks)
Discuss the causes of pollution in urban areas.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss the Burgess Model (1924) of urbanization and show its relevance to Nairobi city. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss the challenges facing urban areas and suggest possible remedy.
(20 Marks)
Question Four
Define the following terms as used in urban geography.
Metropolis
(2 Marks)
Primate cities
(2 Marks)
Suburbanization
(2 Marks)
Urbanization
(2 Marks)
With examples, explain FIVE factors that have led to rapid urbanization in Kenya today.
(12 Marks)
Question Five
Identify FIVE distinct characteristics of the following urban zones.
Central Business District (CBD).
(7 Marks)
Commuter zone.
(5 Marks)
How can pollution be controlled in urban areas.
(8 Marks)
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