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Geog 102: Introduction To Human Geography Question Paper

Geog 102: Introduction To Human Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS

GEOG 102: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

STREAMS: BED (ARTS) YISI TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 8/8/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions
• Sketch maps and diagrams should be used whenever they serve to illustrate an Answer.

1. (a) What is Human Geography [2 marks]

(b) Distinguish the following concepts

(i) Environmental determinism and possibilism. [4 marks]

(ii) Relative and absolute location. [4 marks]

(c) (i) What is spatial diffusion? [2 marks]

(ii) Discuss the various forms of spatial diffusion. [8 marks]

(d) Citing examples from Kenya, explain briefly any five causes of rapid urbanization. [10 marks]

2. (a) Discuss briefly any five problems that face refugees in Africa. [10 marks]

(b) Examine the role played by Walter Christaller (1933) in urbanization.
[10 marks]

3. (a) Analyse any five- socio-economic factors that determine the distribution of settlements in Africa. [10 marks]

(b) Examine the role of industrialization in agricultural production. [10 marks]

4. illustrating your answer with examples, discuss the effects of human activities on water resource management and sustainability. [20 marks]

5. (a) Assess the role of the early man in the transformation of the earth’s surface. [10 marks]

(b) The rapid rate of desertification in Africa can be mitigated. Discuss.
[10 marks]
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