Geog: 421 Population Geograpy Question Paper
Geog: 421 Population Geograpy
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
GEOG: 421 POPULATION GEOGRAPY
DAY: TUESDAY
DATE: 4/12/2012
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
STREAM: Y4S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question 1 and any other two (2) Questions
1. (a) Distinguish between (i) demography and (ii) population geography
[8 marks]
(b) In what ways is population geography related to, and influenced by other
disciplines
[8 marks]
(c) Define the terms “fertility” and “mortality”
[6 marks]
(d) Describe the different forms of migration experienced in Kenya
[8 marks]
2. (a) Describe the main sources of population data in Kenya
[8 marks]
(b) Explain the importance of population data in the development process of any
country.
[12 marks]
3. (a) Explain the importance of theories in the study of population geography [5 marks]
(b) Identify and describe any 3 theories of population you are most familiar with
[15 marks]
4. Citing specific examples, explain the consequences of rapid population growth on
economies of East Africa countries
[20 marks]
5. Discuss the efforts made by the Kenya Government to leverage the consequences
associated with rapid population growth
[20 marks]
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