Geog 102:Human Geography And Spatial Organization Question Paper
Geog 102:Human Geography And Spatial Organization
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 102
UNIT TITLE : HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND SPATIAL
ORGANIZATION
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any three questions
Question One
Define spatial diffusion.
(2 marks)
Describe the various types of spatial diffusion.
(16 marks)
Briefly describe what geographical space entails in geography.
(2 marks)
Question Two
Define the term spatial integration.
(4 marks)
Using appropriate examples from Kenya discuss the factors that promote or inhibit spatial interaction.
(16 marks)
Question Three
Explain how the following factors influence interaction systems. (20 marks)
Complementarity
(5 marks)
Compatibility
(4 marks)
Complexity
(4 marks)
Transferability
(4 marks)
Observability
(3 marks)
Question Four
Using illustrations describe the following interaction barriers.
Absorbing barriers.
(5 marks)
Permeable barriers
(5 marks)
Discuss the concept of distance decay.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the factors that influence the location of industries in Kenya today.
(10 marks)
Explain how the following factors influence population distribution and density.
Soils
Climate
Immigration
Security
Urbanization.
(10 marks)
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