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Economic Geography Question Paper

Economic Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science)

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: GEOG 220
COURSE TITLE: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
STREAM: Y2S2
DAY: TUESDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M
DATE: 30/11/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer question ONE and any TWO questions
• Sketch maps and diagrams should be used wherever they serve to illustrate an answer.
PLEASE TURNOVER
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1. (a) Examine the scope and concerns of Economic Geography (10 marks)
(b) Citing examples, discuss the merits and demerits of Tourism as a service industry.
(14 marks)
(c) Explain the following:
(i) “Honey pots” (3 marks)
(ii) “Eco-Tourism” (3 marks)
2. Write an illustrated essay on the leasr cost model, showing its importance in
understanding the “Theory of location” (20 marks)
3. (a) Giving examples, explain the major characteristics of agriculture in Africa. (13 marks)
(b) Discuss principle policy measures required to spur agricultural development
in Africa. (7 marks)
4. (a) What do you understand by the term migration? (4 marks)
(b) Differentiate between internal and international migration. (3 marks)
(c) Examine the consequences of rural-urban migration on urban areas
(13 marks)
5. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Tertiary Economic activities (10 marks)
(b) Role of Human Resources in economic development. (10 marks)
(c) The concept of urbanization. (10 marks)

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