GeES 1011 Geography of Ethiopia and The Horn Group Assignment

GeES 1011 Assignment Brief 

Haramaya University
College of Social Science and Humanities
School of Geography and Environmental Studies

Target group: Freshman Students

GeES 1011 Assignment Criteria

Submission date: 31/11/2025

Form six groups

• Your paper should have an introduction, body, and summary, and at least state eight correct references
• Your paper should not be copied from one material
• Coherence and neatness of your paper has good value
• Maximum weight: 20% (presentation 10 and paper 10)
• Don’t use geography module as a reference

G-1

1. Why does migration yield an increased level of urbanization in Ethiopia?
2. What are some of the key environmental issues and constraints associated with exploiting these natural resources?
3. What are the Challenges of Wildlife Management and its Solutions?

G-2

1. Why are forests considered biodiversity hotspots?
2. Discuss the characteristics, potential, and major challenges facing the agricultural sector in Ethiopia. Why is this sector often described as the “backbone” of the country’s economy, and what are its main contributions?
3. Briefly explain the Prime Meridian and why it is in Greenwich?

G-3

1. Discuss the decomposition of Ethiopian life expectancy by age and cause of mortality?
2. What types of industries dominate, where are they typically located, and what are the primary constraints on industrial growth?
3. What are the main soil horizons found in a typical soil profile? and Which soil horizon is known as the topsoil, and why is it important?

G-4

1. What are the linkages between wildlife and forest management?
2. Describe the typical changes a country’s economy undergoes as it develops. What factors drive these changes?
3. What are the benefits and drawbacks of urbanization in Ethiopia?

G-5

1. Why is lapse rate limited in the lower layer of the atmosphere?
2. Analyze the current state of the manufacturing industry in the region?
3. How does Ethiopia’s geography influence the distribution of its natural resources?

G-6

1. How can you conserve minerals in your country?
2. Explain the roles of the quaternary and quinary sectors in a modern economy, differentiating them from the tertiary sector.
3. Evaluate the importance of the mining, forestry, and fishery sectors to the national economy?

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