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Transport Geography Question Paper

Transport Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 200612007
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
AGE 411: TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
DATE:
THURSDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY 2007
TIME: 10.30 A.M. -12.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any three questions.
1.
a)
Describe the components of a transport system.
b)
What are the major themes of contemporary studies in Transport Geography.
2.
Using examples, attempt a comparative analysis of road and railway transport systems.
3.
a)
Using a specific illustration, explain how you would calculate the following
measures of connectivity in a transport network.
i)
Alpha index
ii)
Beta index
iii)
Cyclommatic number
b)
What are the limitations of using the above measures in reality.
4.
Discuss the weaknesses of the stages-of growth network diffusion models.
5.
Using examples, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of suing Non Motorised
Transport (NMTs).
6.
a)
State the problems that are faced by transport systems in urban centres.
b)
Suggest alternative sustainable measures to curb the above problems.
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