Geog 201: Regional Geography Question Paper
Geog 201: Regional Geography
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 201
UNIT TITLE : REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions.
Question One
Define the terms ’region’ and ’regionalization.’
(4 Marks)
Describe any three general characteristics of regions.
(3 Marks)
Discuss four geographic factors that influence development.
(8 Marks)
Highlight five reasons why it’s important to study regional geography.
(5 Marks)
Question Two
Explain any six differences between the developed wealthy countries and the developing countries.
(12 Marks)
Discuss the circular causation theory and explain it’s relevance to development in less developed countries.
(8 Marks)
Question Three
Explain Rostow’s theory of economic growth.
(10 Marks)
Highlight five criticisms of the theory.
(5 Marks)
Explain the theory’s applicability to economic growth in Kenya.
(5 Marks)
Question Four
Explain five benefits of the ’great lakes’ of North America to development.
(10 Marks)
Discuss the main causes of food shortages in Kenya.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss the six causes of economic stagnation in Africa.
(12 Marks)
Differentiate between formal regions and functional regions.
(4 Marks)
Discuss the impact of colonialism to economic development in Kenya.
(4 Marks)
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