Haramaya University
College of social science and Humanities
School of Geography and Environmental Studies
Individual Assignment of Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn (GeEs 1011)
ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Up to ten (10) pages are possible
Your work should be based on your course material and also neat and clear
Copying from others results series punishment
Your work has to be submitted online on the date of final exam
Maximum weight: 20%
Questions:
1. What are the major water resources, the major drainage systems, the characteristics of
rivers and the potential and development of water resources in Ethiopia?
2. Explain the concepts of weather and climate, elements and controls of climate,
spatiotemporal distribution of temperature and rainfall, and trends of temperature and
rainfall variabilities in Ethiopia.
3. State the major types causes of degradation and conservation methods of soil. Natural
vegetation and wildlife/ animals of Ethiopia.
4. What are the sources and benefits of population data/ information, factors that determine
population growth, factors of high birth rate or fertility, factors affecting population
distribution and the multifaceted implications of migration, heavy youth dependency, and
unmanaged rapid urbanization?
5. State and explain the major economic activities which are designed to satisfy the needs of
human being with examples.
