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Geo 201: Introduction To Cartography Question Paper

Geo 201: Introduction To Cartography

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts (Geography)

Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers

Exam Year:2017

KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
(A constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of science and technology)

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS(GEOGRAPHY)

COURSE CODE:GEO 201

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO CARTOGRAPHY

DATE:21ST DEC 2017 TIME:2.00PM_4.00 PM

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer question ONE(COMPULSORY) and any other TWO questions.

This paper consist of 2 pages.Please turn over.

KAFUCO Observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating.

QUESTION ONE
a). Define the following terms
as used in cartography. (10 marks)

i. Cartography.
ii. Map interpretation.
iii.Reconnaissance
iv. Bifurcation ratios
v. A map

b). Discuss five unique
characteristics of maps. (10 marks)
c). Identify the general
components or elements that
make up a typical map. (10 marks)

QUESTION TWO

a). Examine the significance of
maps. (15 marks)
b). Discuss the limitations of
maps. (5 marks)

QUESTION THREE

a). Identify and define three measures of dispersion. (6 marks)
b).the data below represents rates of eggs consumption per week among university students.(14 marks).

11,8,16,12,13,6,15,5,15,18
10,12,8,4,7,11,12,15,14,14
13,11,9,12,6,16,9,10,10,8

i. Group the data into five
classes.
ii. Find the mean,median and
mode of the grouped
distribution.

QUESTION FOUR

a). Define photo
interpretation. (2 marks)
b). Describe the elements that
aid photo interpretation.( 18 marks)

QUESTION FIVE

a). Write brief notes on:(6 mar ks)
i. cadastral maps
ii. marginal information
iii.maps analysis

b). Discuss the factors
affecting human settlements
as may be portrayed on
topographical maps. ( 14
marks)

Geo 201: Introduction To Cartography Question Paper

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