Explain four problems that Mombasa experiences as it grows

KCSE Geography Paper 2 2001 Section B Question 7.

​Use the map of East Africa below to answer questions

​(a) Name the towns marked P,Q and R

• P – Kampala
• Q – Nakuru
• R- Dar – el- Salaam

​(b) (i) Explain three physical factors that influence the location of Mombasa

• Its strategic position of the East coast of Africa was an ideal calling point for traders to and from the far East
• The island provides a good defensive site against external threats
• The flat land was ideal for construction  of  buildings
• The deep water on Mombasa and Kilindini channels provided a natural harbour for traders
• Rivers Mwachi / Kombeni provided fresh water for domestic use
• The coral limestone found in the area was used as building stones for houses

​(ii) Explain four problems that Mombasa experiences as it grows

• There is an acute shortage of water as the population has outgrown the available supply
• The growing population has outstripped/ educational facilities/ health/ sanitation creating pressure  and scarcity
• Inadequate housing facilities has  led to growth of slums/ informal structures for dwelling
• The narrow streets causes  delays/ congestion on roads
• The narrow streets cause delays/ congestion on roads
• There is limited space for expansion on the island which has resulted into expansion of the town towards the mainland.
• Due to high rate of unemployment, crime and social evils are common
• Industrial / domestic wastes  has caused  pollution

​(c) Compare the ports of Mombasa and Rotterdam under the following subheadings

​(i) Transport links to the interior
(ii) Mechanization of the ports
(iii) Size of the ports
(iv) Climate experienced at the ports

• (v)Mombasa relies  on road, railway, air and pipeline while Rotterdam has a river canals in addition
• (vi) Rotterdam uses advanced technology in providing services at the port while Mombasa port  has had very limited expansion in technology
• (vii) Rotterdam has expanded  to a new  outer port  known as Euro port  while Mombasa  port has had very  limited expansion
• (viii) Mombasa experiences tropic  climate/ modified equatorial while Rotterdam experiences cool temperature climate/ cool temperature. Western margin climate

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