Geog 220: Economic Geography Question Paper
Geog 220: Economic Geography
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer question ONE and any TWO questions
• Sketch maps and diagrams should be used wherever they serve to illustrate an answer.
1. (a) Examine the scope and concerns of Economic Geography (10 marks)
(b) Citing examples, discuss the merits and demerits of Tourism as a service industry.
(14 marks)
(c) Explain the following:
(i) “Honey pots” (3 marks)
(ii) “Eco-Tourism” (3 marks)
2. Write an illustrated essay on the leasr cost model, showing its importance in
understanding the “Theory of location” (20 marks)
3. (a) Giving examples, explain the major characteristics of agriculture in Africa. (13 marks)
(b) Discuss principle policy measures required to spur agricultural development
in Africa. (7 marks)
4. (a) What do you understand by the term migration? (4 marks)
(b) Differentiate between internal and international migration. (3 marks)
(c) Examine the consequences of rural-urban migration on urban areas
(13 marks)
5. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Tertiary Economic activities (10 marks)
(b) Role of Human Resources in economic development. (10 marks)
(c) The concept of urbanization. (10 marks)
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