Geo 213: Introduction To Geographic Thought Question Paper
Geo 213: Introduction To Geographic Thought
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)
Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers
Exam Year:2016
KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
COURSE CODE:GEO 213
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT
2 HOURS
10TH APRIL 2016
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer question ONE and any other two questions
1) Describe the contributions of the following scholars to the development of geographic thought:
a. Eratosthenes. 5 mks
b. Christopher Columbus. 5 mks
c. Strabo and Ptolemy. 5 mks
d. Charles Darwin. 5 mks
e. American geographers. 10 mks
2)a. Critically analyze why the discipline of geography has become open to criticism basing on its subject matter. 10 mks
b. Highlight the advantages of quantitative revolution to the development of geographic thought.10 mks
3) Write short notes on the following:
a. Regionalism paradigm. 5 mks
b. Behavioral approach. 5 mks
c. Age of exploration. 5 mks
d. Gnomons. 5 mks
4) Discuss the challenges the scholars faced during exploration. 20 mks
5)a.Discuss the contributions of Paul Vidal de Blanche to geographic thought. 10 mks
b. With regards to geographic thought,discuss the major thematic areas studied by geography as an academic discipline.10 mks
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