Economic Geography Question Paper
Economic Geography
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Education (Education)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARTS
COURSE CODE: GEO 220
COURSE TITLE: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
STREAM: Y2S2
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M
DATE: 17/12/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
• Sketch maps and diagrams should be used wherever they serve to illustrate an answer.
PLEASE TURNOVER
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1. a) Explain the meaning of the following
(i) Economic Activity (2 marks)
(ii) Economic problem (2 marks)
(iii)Economic development (6 marks)
b) Discuss the importance of standard infrastructural resources in the development of
African countries (20 marks)
2. Citing examples, discuss the role of Agriculture in economic development of African
countries. (20 marks)
3. Critically examine the merits and demerits of rural – urban migration with specific
reference to the development of rural areas in the developing countries (20 marks)
4. Write an illustrated essay on the Market Area Analysis model. (20 marks)
5. Write short notes on two of the following:
a) Spatial distribution of natural resources (10 marks)
b) The influence of environmental factors on location of economic activities
(10 marks)
c) Quaternary economic activities (10 marks)
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