Geography Of East Africa Question Paper
Geography Of East Africa
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
AGE 203: GEOGRAPHY OF EAST AFRICA
DATE: TUESDAY 7TH APRIL, 2009
TIME: 2.00PM-4.00PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE questions, at least ONE from each section.
Section A: Physical Environment
Q1.
Using examples discuss the formation and extent of the Great East African Rift Valley. [231/3 Marks]
Q2.
Discuss the main factors that determine characteristics and distribution of rainfall in East Africa. [231/3 Marks]
Q3.
Write short notes on the following:-
a)
Peneplain [7 Marks]
b)
Canopy [6 Marks]
c)
Alluvial deposits [5 Marks]
d)
Down-warping [5 1/3 Marks]
Section B:
Human Environment
Q4.
Discuss five factors influencing population density in East Africa. [231/3 Marks]
Q5.
Agriculture activities are un-evenly distributed in East Africa? Elucidate. [231/3 Marks]
Q6.
(a)
Explain the following terms:
(i)
Urbanization [3 1/3 marks]
(ii)
Nomadic pastoralism [5 Marks]
(iii)
Land tenure [5Marks]
(b)
Explain five factors affecting urbanization in East African. [10 Marks]
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