Geog 104: History Of Geographical Science Question Paper

Geog 104: History Of Geographical Science

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 104: HISTORY OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCE

STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer questionONE and any TWO other questions. Use sketch maps and diagrams wherever necessary.

1. (a) Define the term “geography” in the context of its objectives and application.
[6 marks]

(b) Why have maps been an important part of the development of geographical science? [6 marks]

(c) Why can geography be descried as “a complex integrated science”? [10 marks]

(d) Explain why in its development as a science, geography has had to change its methodology. [8 marks]

2. Discuss the contribution of the following scholars in the development of geography:

(a) Aristotle [4 marks]

(b) G.K. Gilbert [7 marks]

(c) W.M. Davis [9 marks]

3. Human Geography developed through three distinct phases. Discuss those phases and explain their contribution to the development of geographical science.
[20 marks]

4. Explain why it has been necessary for geography to use other science disciplines and their methodology in its development. [20 marks]

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