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Geog 220: Economic Geography Question Paper

Geog 220: Economic Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2014

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
GEOG 220: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
DAY: THURSDAY

DATE: 17/04/2014
TIME: 10.00 – 12.00 P.M.

STREAM: Y2S2

INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer Question one and Any OTHER TWO questions

1. a) Explain 4 types of Natural resources considering their stage of development.

(8 marks)
b) Citing relevant examples, distinguish between renewable and non renewable resources.

(4 marks)
c) State the law of demand.

(2 marks)
d) Evaluate the role of manufacturing industries in the economic development of Kenya

(7 marks)
e) With special reference to Africa, examine the factors that determined where natural
resources are located.

(5 marks)
f) Explain the role of government in location of industries.

(4 marks)

2. a) Briefly explain how industrialized nations came to control and profit from most of the
worlds resources.

(3 marks)
b) Evaluate the 2 factors that determine the wealth and prosperity of a country.

(4 marks)
c) What are the consequences of uneven resources distribution?

(13 marks)

3. a) Shed light on how markets work.

(7 marks)
b) Examine the influences that can play a role in keeping the market from being truly
efficient and at equilibrium.

(13 marks)

4. Write short notes on.
a) Africa’s natural resources

(5 marks)
b) Types of industries

(5 marks)
c) Factors that affect location of industries

(5 marks)
d) Role of extractive industry in economic development of Kenya

(5 marks)

Geog 220: Economic Geography Question Paper

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