Rural Geography (GPLA2206)

BA. Geography and Planning - GP

Semester: Second Semester

Level: 200

Year: 2017

REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON The UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA
Peace - Work - Fatherland P.O. BOX 39 Bambili
School: ARTS Department: GEOP Lecturer(s): MBANGA & Mme. Eno
Course Code: GEOP
210
Course Title: Rural Geography
Date: 02/08/2017 Hall: CCAST/AMPHI and CCAST 19 Time: 11:
3
0 – 2:30pm
SECTION A: ANSWER ONE QUESTION FROM THIS SECTION
Define the following:
a) Cultural heritage
b) Acculturation
c) Culture
d) Transculturation
2) a) List five aspects of culture found in rural areas
b) State five factors responsible for cultural dynamics in rural areas.
c) Briefly describe two methods through which cultural ideas can be
transferred from one society to another
3) a) Define the following terms with appropriate examples
i. Rural services
ii. Rural exodus
iii. Return migration
iv. Rented homes
v. Rural land use
b) Identify five construction materials used in the tropics
SECTION B: COMPULSORY QUESTION
1. Identify and explain using examples in Cameroon, the specific
characteristics of rural areas.
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