Geog 201: Regional Geography Question Paper
Geog 201: Regional Geography
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 201/GEO 013
UNIT TITLE : REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Differentiate between the terms ’regional and regionalization.
(4 Marks)
Explain the difference between formal and functional regions
(4 Marks)
Outline three characteristics of a region
(3 Marks)
Discuss any nine characteristics of developing countries
(9 marks)
Question Two
Describe Rostow’s stages of economic development; giving the characteristics of each stage
(15 Marks)
Highlight five criticisms of the theory
(5 Marks)
Question Three
Evaluate six main causes of food shortages in developing countries.
(12 marks)
Explain how the food shortage problem can be solved
(8 Marks)
Question Four
Describe the circular causation theory of development and explain how applicable it is to developing countries
(8 Marks)
Discus any four geographic factors that affect development of regions
(12 Marks)
Question Five
Using relevant examples describe the physiographic characteristics of Africa.
(12 marks)
Explain four factors that have led to the development of wealthy industrialized countries
(8 marks)
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