Pgeo 0261: Human Geography Question Paper
Pgeo 0261: Human Geography
Course:Diploma In Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION ARTS
PGEO 0261: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
STREAMS: DIP (EDUC) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 8.30AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer question One and any Two other Questions
• Use sketch maps and diagrams whenever necessary.
1. (a) Define the following terms
(i) Human geography [5 marks]
(ii) Human ecology [3 marks]
(iii) Dominant species [2 marks]
(iv) Environmental determinism [4 marks]
(v) Possibilism [4 marks]
(b) Explain the following terms:
(i) Constraints [4 marks]
(ii) Barriers [4 marks]
(iii) Diffusion [4 marks]
2. Discuss the three stages or phases in the development of the discipline of geography. [20 marks]
3. (a) How do geographers define space? [10 marks]
(b) What is a central place? [5 marks]
(c) What is human environment? [5 marks]
4. Explain, using examples, five factors which determine human settlement. [20 marks]
5. (a) Explain how human economic activities affect the ecosystems of a place.
[12 marks]
(b) How do the following factors contribute to social space barriers?
2
(i) Culture [4 marks]
(ii) Religion [4 marks]
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