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Geo 201: Introduction To Cartography Question Paper

Geo 201: Introduction To Cartography

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers

Exam Year:2015

KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS

COURSE CODE:GEO 201
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO CARTOGRAPHY

TWO HOURS

JULY 20TH 2015

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer question ONE(COMPULSORY) and any other TWO questions

KAFUCO observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating

QUESTION ONE

a. Define the following terms as used in cartography;10 marks

i. Map

ii. Globe

iii. Charts

iv. Cartography

V. Plots

b. Explain the origin and scope of cartography. 10 marks

c. Discuss the various characteristics of maps. 10 marks

QUESTION TWO

a. Discuss the contents and information found on topographical maps. 10 marks

b. i. Define a scale. 2 marks

ii. State the three types of map scales giving an example in each. 3 marks

c. Explain any five types of maps. 5 marks

QUESTION THREE

a. Describe the nature and scope of photography. 10 marks

b. Explain 5 merits and 5 demerits of ground photographs. 10 marks

QUESTION FOUR

a. Define the term statistics. 2 marks

b. Discuss the role of statistics in geographical studies. 8 marks

c. Using relevant illustrations,explain the relationship between a sample and population. 10 marks.

QUESTION FIVE

a. Define the term Fieldwork. 2 marks

b. Examine the importance of Fieldwork. 8 marks

c. Outline the objectives of Fieldwork. 10 marks

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