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Geo 121: Introduction To Human Geography Question Paper

Geo 121: Introduction To Human Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MOI UNIVERSITY REGULAR EXAMINATION FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION
COURSE CODE: GEO 121
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer Question One and Any Other Two Questions. Maps, sketches and diagrams should be used whenever they serve to illustrate the answer.

Q1. Write explanatory notes on any three of the following:
a) Natural and cultural landscape (10marks)
b) Objective and subjective environment. (10marks)
c) Concerns of Human Geography (10marks)
d) Absolute and relative location (10marks)
e) Spatial interaction (10marks)

Q2. Describe the population structure of the developed and the developing countries and briefly discuss the implications of each on the respective countries economies (20marks)

Q3. Compare the McCathy/Lindberg (1996)and the Von Thunen (1826) models of land use and assess their usefulness in understanding the patterns of rural agricultural land use. (20marks)

Q4. Identify four factors that influence industrial location decision and show how each of them affect spatial distribution of industries in the region. (20marks)

Q5. Discuss Alfred Weber''s (1909) industrial location Model and outline it''s main weaknesses (20marks)

Q6. Describe Walter Christaller''s (1926) Central Places Model and outline its main weaknesses (20marks)

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Geo 121: Introduction To Human Geography Question Paper

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