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SECTION B
6. (a) (i) Apart from pie charts, two other statistical methods that can be used to represent the data in the table are:
- Bar graphs
- Divided bar graphs
6. (a) (ii) Calculations for the pie chart:
Total population = 3,138,000
- Nairobi West:
3,138,000685,000×360∘=0.2183×360∘≈78.59∘
- Nairobi East:
3,138,0001,144,000×360∘=0.3646×360∘≈131.26∘
- Nairobi North:
3,138,0001,062,000×360∘=0.3384×360∘≈121.82∘
- Westlands:
3,138,000247,000×360∘=0.0787×360∘≈28.33∘
To draw the pie chart:
- Draw a circle with a radius of 5 cm.
- Using a protractor, measure and draw the calculated angles from the center of the circle.
- Label each sector with the corresponding district name and its population size or percentage.
6. (a) (iii) Calculation of the population growth rate of Nairobi:
Population in 2009 = 3,138,000
Population in 1999 = 2,143,000
Time period = 2009−1999=10 years
Population growth rate = Populationin1999Populationin2009−Populationin1999×100%
2,143,0003,138,000−2,143,000×100%
2,143,000995,000×100%
0.4643×100%≈46.43%
6. (b) Two factors that may have led to the large population increase in Nairobi between 1999 and 2009 are:
- Rural-urban migration: Many people moved from rural areas to Nairobi in search of better employment opportunities, higher wages, and improved social amenities like education and healthcare.
- Natural increase: The birth rate within Nairobi remained higher than the death rate, contributing to the overall population growth.
6. (c) Four positive effects of low population growth in a country are:
- Reduced pressure on resources: Lower demand for essential resources such as food, water, housing, and energy, leading to better resource management and sustainability.
- Improved provision of social services: Governments can more effectively provide quality education, healthcare, and infrastructure to a smaller, slower-growing population, enhancing the quality of life.
- Higher per capita income and living standards: With fewer people sharing the national wealth, the average income per person can increase, leading to better living standards and reduced poverty.
- Environmental benefits: Less strain on the environment due to reduced pollution, deforestation, and habitat destruction, contributing to ecological balance and biodiversity conservation.
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