Geog 301: Industrial Geography Question Paper
Geog 301: Industrial Geography
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PRE-UNIVERSITY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any FOUR Questions
Question 1
a) Explain the meaning of the term industry (6marks)
b) Discuss the main types of industries, giving three examples in each case. (9marks)
Question 2
Discuss the factors influencing industrial location (15marks)
Question 3
Discuss the criticism, labeled against Alfred Weber’s model of industrial to location. (15marks)
Question 4
a) Write down Von Thunen’s locational rent formula, stating the meaning of all the terms used. (7marks)
b) Using a well labeled diagram, describe Von Thunen’s land use model (8marks)
Question 5
Discuss the barriers to industrialization in Kenya (15marks)
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