TSUJ: First Semester Past Questions GEO207~GEO209~GEO211 (2015/2016)

Taraba State University Jalingo (TSUJ) Department of Geography first Semester examination Past Questions for new and current student 200Level

GEO207: Geographic thought theory
Instructions: Answer 3 Questions
1a. In a chronological order, identify 6 geographical societies that you know.
1b. State 5 functions of the Nigerian Geographical Association
1c. Mention 5 relevance of geography to nigeria society



2.  Discuss in detail the development of geography as an organized body of ideas and as an academic discipline in nigerian university

3a. Write in details the contribution of Arabs (muslims) in the field of geography during the middle ages
3b. State 4 factors that stimulated the Arabs in the study of geography

4.  Write on the contribution of the following scholars in the development geographic thought (i)Alexander Von Humboldt (1790-1859) (ii)Carl Ritter (1779-1859)

5.  Write an expalinatory notes on the following: (i)Environmental determinism (ii)Possibilism (i)Main objectives of Quantitative Revolution in Geography.


GEO209: Introduction to GIS and remote sensing
Instruction: Answer 3 question
1.  Give a comprehensive definition of the following: (i)Remote sensing (ii)Electromagnetic energy (iii)Georeferencing (iv)GIS (v)Resolution

2a. With relevant examples justify the fact that passive and active remote sensing is complementary in the earth natural resources
2b. Enumerate and explain the component of GIS

3. A GIS data enable a computer to represent real geographical elements as geographical element. Discuss

4a. With relevant example distinguish between discrete data and continues data. Hence define geographic phenomenon
4b. Briefly explain the application of GIS in coastal management

5a. Explain the working principle of remote sensing
5b. Briefly explain the 3 forms of interaction that can take place when energy strikes upon the surface.


GEO211: Geography of west africa
Instructions: Answer 3 Question
1a. Explain how the variation in population density in west africa has been aided by the following; (i)Historical factors (ii)Agriculture (iii)Mining (iv)Industrialization
1b. Outline any 6 factors responsible for the density of population in a named part of west africa.

2a. With the aid of a diagram locate and name where the following crops are growing in west africa (i)Rubber (ii)Cocoa (iii)Coffe (iv)Groundnut
2b. Examine the landlocked countries in west africa and give 5 problems associated with them

3a. Discuss on any 4 fuel mineral known to you
3b. Outline the importance of mining to economic development of some west africa countries (i)Liberia (ii)Sierra keone (iii)Ghane (iv)Nigeria
3c. List negative effect of petroleum to economy of nigeria

4a. Write short note on manufacturing industries and explain 5 major reasons why african countries strive to industrialization
4b. Outline 6 major problems facing manufacturing industries in west africa

5a. Briefly discuss on trade in west africa and outline 6 problems of trade between west africa countries
5b. Write short note on the ECOWAS (Economic Community Of West Africa State) and state 3 problems facing it.

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