Geo 201: Introduction To Cartography Question Paper
Geo 201: Introduction To Cartography
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)
Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers
Exam Year:2015
KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
COURSE CODE:GEO 201
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO CARTOGRAPHY
TWO HOURS
JULY 20TH 2015
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer question ONE(COMPULSORY) and any other TWO questions
KAFUCO observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating
QUESTION ONE
a. Define the following terms as used in cartography;10 marks
i. Map
ii. Globe
iii. Charts
iv. Cartography
V. Plots
b. Explain the origin and scope of cartography. 10 marks
c. Discuss the various characteristics of maps. 10 marks
QUESTION TWO
a. Discuss the contents and information found on topographical maps. 10 marks
b. i. Define a scale. 2 marks
ii. State the three types of map scales giving an example in each. 3 marks
c. Explain any five types of maps. 5 marks
QUESTION THREE
a. Describe the nature and scope of photography. 10 marks
b. Explain 5 merits and 5 demerits of ground photographs. 10 marks
QUESTION FOUR
a. Define the term statistics. 2 marks
b. Discuss the role of statistics in geographical studies. 8 marks
c. Using relevant illustrations,explain the relationship between a sample and population. 10 marks.
QUESTION FIVE
a. Define the term Fieldwork. 2 marks
b. Examine the importance of Fieldwork. 8 marks
c. Outline the objectives of Fieldwork. 10 marks
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