Geog 301: Industrial Geography Question Paper
Geog 301: Industrial Geography
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 301
UNIT TITLE : INDUSTRIAL GEOGRAPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer any THREE Questions.
Question One
Define industrial geography.
(2 Marks)
Explain FIVE ways in which industrial Geography is unique in relation to other aspects of Geography.
(10 Marks)
Name the FOUR most industrialized towns in Kenya giving at least one reason for the industrialization of each of them.
(8 Marks)
Question Two
Energy is vital for industrialization. Discuss FIVE factors that a country considers in deciding what source of energy to use in her industries.
(10 Marks)
Outline TEN factors affecting the location of manufacturing industry.
(10 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss Weber’s model of industrial location.
(15 Marks)
Give FIVE criticisms of Weber’s industrial location model.
( 5Marks)
Question Four
Apart from secondary industries, name other THREE types of industries found in Kenya and explain their functions.
(9 Marks)
Explain SIX ways in which the Government of Kenya is encouraging Jua Kali Artisans.
(6 Marks)
State FIVE problems that are encountered by Jua Kali artisans.
(5 Marks)
Question Five
Explain the impact of the following pollutants onto the environment.
Photochemical smog.
(3 Marks)
Solid-waste disposal
(3 Marks)
E-waste
(3 Marks)
Acid rain
(3 Marks)
Outline FIVE ways of checking air and water pollution due to industrializations.
(5 Marks)
State THREE legal protection methods used in Kenya in preserving biodiversity.
(3 Marks)
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