All questions carry twenty-five marks each.
You are encouraged to refer to specific examples draw from any part of the world. Credit will be given
for such specific examples.
Only the required number of questions will be marked.
Marks will be awarded for well annotated maps and diagrams where these are relevant
You are reminded of the necessity for good English and orderly presentation in your answers. Subject code: 0750 Time: 3 hours
SECTION A:
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
1. (a) Explain the following terms as used in meteorology:
(i) Micro-climates
(ii) Atmospheric Optics
(iii) Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) (4 + 4+ 4 = 12 marks)
(b) Discuss the view that variations in lag time are not only dependent on dynamic factors. (11 marks)
2. (a) Briefly identify and describe
(i) three tectonic process typical of plate margins of convergence. (6 marks)
(ii) the nature of any two hazards associated with earthquakes and their mitigation strategies.
(10 marks)
(b) Describe three ways by which weathering is useful to man. (9 marks)
3. (a) How does climate influence ecosystem productivity? (8 marks)
(b) Briefly examine the role of organic matter in soil development (7 marks)
(c) Explain three physical factors that make it difficult for a climax vegetation to be attained.
(10 marks)
SECTION B:
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
4. (a) Briefly explain the term “population pyramid”. (5 marks)
(b) Account for the global disparities in fertility race. (10 marks)
(c) Assess the relevance of the Demographic Transition Model (10 marks)
5. (a) Briefly explain two factors responsible for the emergence of the Green Revolution (5 marks)
(b) Using any three arguments, evaluate the role played by WEBER’s theory industrial location.
(12 marks)
(c) Discuss two factors influencing the development of road transport network (8 mark)
6. (a) Using three criteria, distinguish between rural and urban settlement. (8 marks)
(b) Explain three factors often considered when choosing the location of a rural settlement (8 marks)
(c) Explain how the creation of Green Belts and New Towns can be used to redress urban sprawl. (9 marks)
SECTION C
CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
7. EITHER
(a) Explain any three reasons for the recent and unprecedented increase in the average
temperature of the earth’s surface (9 marks)
(b) Briefly describe two mitigation and two adaptation strategies aimed at solving the problems
caused by this increase in temperature. (16 marks)
OR
(a) Explain the concept of sustainable development? (8 marks)
(b) Discuss four ways in which sustainable development could be achieved (17 marks)