GEOG 221

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
CHUKA/EMBU
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS) AND BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A)

GEOG 221: POPULATION GEOGRAPHY

STREAMS: TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 10/04/2018 11.30 A.M - 1.30 P.M

INSTRUCTION:

 Answer question one and any other two questions

 Sketch maps and diagrams should be used wherever they serve to illustrate an
answer

1. (a) Describe the concept ‘Population geography’. [4marks]

(b) Explain briefly the importance of studying population geography. [16marks]

2. (a) Discuss the various types of life tables. [8marks]

(b) Analyze the significance of life tables in Kenya. [12marks]

3. Examine the role of population projection data in the economic development of Kenya.
[20marks]

4. (a) Explain the factors that have contributed to the emergence of cardio-vascular diseases
in Kenya. [12marks]

(b) How can the causes of these diseases be mitigated in Kenya. [8marks]

5. Explain the merits and demerits of high population in a given region. [20marks]

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