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Development Of Geographic Thought Question Paper

Development Of Geographic Thought

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PRAGRAMME (IBP)

EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE EDUCATION
AND BACHELOR OF ARTS

AGE 101: DEVELOPMENT OF GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT

DATE: Thursday 3rd September 2009
TIME: 8.00 A.M ? 10.00 A.M
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Questions one (Compulsory) and any other two Questions.
Q1.
Write concise notes on the following
a)
Purpose of Geographic Thought [4 Marks]
b)
The shape of the earth during Greeco ? Roman Period. [5 Marks]
c)
Measurement of the earth?s circumference by Eratosthenes [5 Marks]
d)
Influence on technology in modern Geographic Thinking. [6 Marks]
e)
Effect of exploration and discovery on the development of Geographical Thought. [8 Marks]
Q2.
Evaluate the circumference of Geography. [20 Marks]
Q3.
Compare and contrast the Development of Geographic Thought during the Christian and Muslim periods. [20 Marks]
Q4.
Using practical examples, explain the impact of environmental determinism and possiblism on use of resources and development in Arid and Semi Arid lands. [20 Marks]
Q5.
Examine the contribution of Geographers in enabling Kenya attain Vision 2030. [20 Marks]