Pgeo 131: Human Population Question Paper
Pgeo 131: Human Population
Course:Bachelor Of Education Primary Option
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY OPTION)
PGEO 131: HUMAN POPULATION
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) PRIMARY OPTION TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 20/8/2013 8.30AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question One and any Two other questions. Use sketch maps and diagrams wherever necessary.
1. (a) Define and use examples to explain the following terms:
(i) Population explosion [4 marks]
(ii) Optimum population [4 marks]
(iii) Dependency ratio [4 marks]
(iv) Overpopulation [4 marks]
(v) Underpopulation [4 marks]
(b) Explain what is meant by the terms
(i) Migration balance [4 marks]
(ii) Rural-urban migration [2 marks]
(iii) Central place [2 marks]
(iv) Urbanism [2 marks]
2. (a) What is the demographic transition model (or population cycle)? [5 marks]
(b) Explain the stages in the demographic transition model. [15 marks]
3. Name and discuss five factors which control population distribution. [20 marks]
4. Discuss different types of migration. [20 marks]
5. Explain how economic activities have affected population densities in Kenya.
[20 marks]
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