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Geo 220: Economic Geography Question Paper

Geo 220: Economic Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

COURSE CODE: GEO 220
COURSE TITLE: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
STREAM: Y2S2

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

1. (a) (i) Define the term “Economic Geography” (2 marks)
(ii) Contrast between “economics” and “economic geography” in their approaches
to understanding world economics (4 marks)

(b) Using appropriate examples, explain the meaning of “space” and “place” concepts
used in understanding spatial location of economic activities. (5 marks)

(c) Outline the main concerns of economic geography. (3 marks)

(d) (i) Define a “resource” (2 marks)
(ii) Briefly explain the statement “Resources are not, they become, they are
not static but expand and contract in response to human wants/actions.
(3 marks)
(iii) Outline the conditions necessary for the environment to constitute a resource.
(4 marks)
(e) Examine the various ways in which exploitation of resources results in wastes
and pollution. Give examples. (7 marks)

2. Using relevant examples account for the various types of resources. (20 marks)

3. Discuss the impact of urbanization on the environment. (20 marks)

4. (a) Outline the various types of economic activities. (4 marks)

(b) Account for the pattern of industrialization location of industrial activities in Kenya.
(16 marks)

Geo 220: Economic Geography Question Paper

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