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Human Geography(Geog 110)  Question Paper

Human Geography(Geog 110)  

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) Distinguish between human geography and Physical Geography (2marks)
b) Explain the following:
i) Gazeteer Geography (2marks)
ii) Isotion (2marks)
iii) Isochrones (2marks)
iv) Ubiquitous raw materials (2marks)
v) Friction of distance (2marks)
c) Differentiate between pure and localized raw materials. (4marks)
d) With an example, explain the concept “economic man”. (4marks)

Question 2
Evaluate the least cost location model highlighting its relevance in industrial location in Kenya today. (20marks)

Question 3
Describe three contemporary paradigms and show their relevance in explaining the nature of spatial structures in Kenya. (20marks)

Question 4
Define a region and differentiate the main categories of regions. (20marks)

Question 5
Distinguish the following
a) Idiographic and homothetic methods in human geography. (5marks)
b) Expansion diffusion and re-location diffusion. (5marks)
c) Normative and actual view points in decision making process. (5marks)
d) Spatial organization and spatial analysis. (5marks)






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