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Industrial Geography Question Paper

Industrial Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENY ATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS
AGE 412: INDUSTRIAL GEOGRAPHY
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DATE: Thursday 26th July 2007
TIME:
8.00 -10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three ofthefollowing questions
1.
(a) Describe any three approaches that have influenced studies in Industrial Geography
(b) State the components of an industrial system
2.
(a) Discuss the advantages and limitations of using the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) system
(b) Using specific examples, explain how you would calculate the location
quotient of an industrial category in a sub- region
3. Using examples, discuss the weaknesses of the least cost industrial location theory
4. Evaluate the positive contributions of small and intermediate sized industrial enterprises in Kenya
5.
(a) Describe the key characteristics of Export Processing Zones (EPZs)
(b) Discuss the problems associated with current export promotion measures in the less developed countries
6. Using a specific example, describe how you would justify and arrive at an
industrial location decision.