AP human geography semester exam study guide

Countias with a dependenoy raid ever 710 miS are concentrated in what region? (A) East Asia (B) Southeast Asia (C) Africa (D) North America (E) South America

Africa

A researcher is evaluating the current carrying capacity of a tropical region. Which measures of population density will be most useful to this researcher? (A) Agricultural density and resource density (B) Agricultural density and physiological density (C) Arithmetic density and agricultural density (D) Arithmetic density and resource density (E), Physiological density and resource density

Agricultural density and physiological density

What type of map projection is map B (overhead and shows diagonal lines) Azimuthal Cylindrical Gall Peters Mercator Robinson

Azimuthal

Population pyramids help researchers analyze which of the following? (A) Demographic trends (B) Alluvial plains (C) Impact on migration (D) Cultural factors (E) Carrying capacity

Demographic trends

What are the four regions in which two-thirds of the world's population lives? Africa, East Asia, South Asia, and Southwest Asia East Asia, North America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia East Asia, South America, Southeast Asia, and Western Europe East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Western Europe Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia

East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Western Europe

Low agricultural density is assoclated with which of the following? A small proportion of arable land High levels of mechanization High levels of subsistence farming Short growing seasons

High levels of mechanization

These population pyramids allow researchers to analyze data on which scale? (A) Economic (B) Local (C) National (D) Regional (E) Global

National

Population density in Chile is greatest near which of the following cities? Antofagasta Inquique Santiago Stockholm Malmo

Santiago

This description provides information about which aspect of Shanghai (describes where it located etc.) Site Situation Landscape Physical features Relative location

Site

Which type of thinking is most central to the study of human geography Botanical Ecological Physiological Spatial Temporal

Spatial

Which of the following could cause the global carrying capacity to increase most significantly? (A) Increased regional immigration sufftain (B)) Higher agricultural density (C) Increased population (D) Environmental degradation (E) Technological innovation

Technological innovation

Cario Egypt is about 4500 miles from Cape Town South Africa. This is an example of which of the following absolute direction absolute distance projective data qualitative data Relative data

absolute distance

Latitude and longitude are usually used to express which of the following absolute location relative location sit and situation population density population distribution

absolute location

What is a node of the Montreal Metro system Montmorency Parc Snowdon Berri-Uqam Aquare-Victoria

berri uqam

What type of image does the image depict (america all swerve and weird) Cartogram Choropleth Graduated symbols map Isoline map Reference map

cartogram

Which term describes the number of people per given unit of area (such as square mile) Density Distribution Flow Pattern Situation

density

What type of map uses lines to connect data points of the same value to show particular characteristics of an area Cartogram Choropleth map Dot map Graduated symbols map Isoline map

isoline map

A geographer could create a similar map to show populations of individual countries across the globe. Which statement accurately describes how the new map would be different from the map pictured above. (swerve america) New map would be isoline New map would be large scale New map would have different scales of analysis New map would be thematic New map would be mad using GIS

new map would have different scales of analysis

Which of the following would be used to describe a city's situation as opposed to its site characteristics Landform Climate Natural resources Longitude and latitude Proximity to transportation routes

proximity to transportation roots

To determine a regions climate researchers average data over which of the following time spans Several weeks Six month Two years Several decades A century

several decades

Which of the following is a consequence of globalization overpopulation distance decay cultural diversity environmental determinism sustainable development challenges

sustainable development challenges

Which of the following is not an effect of time space compression See good to people in China View images of Buenos Ares You can live downtown and walk to your job which is also down pay taxes via email work from home in US for Japanese company

you can live downtown and walk to your job which is also down

Which of the following statements best describe human geography Physical processes and features of Earth How humans understand and use Earth Human development and achievement Psychological effects of places on people Economic and cultural relationships

how humans understand and use earth

Which of the following is the most commonly used measure of population density? Physiological Agricultural Arithmetic Pyramid Clustered

Arithmetic

Which of the following tools would be most useful for comparing data about the spread of a disease and the locations of at risk populations remote sensor small scale map cartogram GPS receiver GIS map

GIS map

How have global positioning systems affected the collection of geographic data GPS assist with navigation by using satellites GPS help geographers forecast GPS uses sensors to provide data and conditions GPS captures images of Earths surface GPS allows geographers to organize geographic data into maps

GPS assist with navigation by using satellites

Which organization was created as a result of government policies related to globalization UNESCO NATO NAFTA FEMA UNICEF

NAFTA

After a peace agreement was signed in Sudan in September 2018, internally displaced people began returning to their homes. What type of factor influencing population distribution is demonstrated by this example? Economic Cultural Religious Political Agricultural

Political

Which pair of decision makers would most be interested in geographic data about crime rates, school zones, and property taxes. Urban planners and geologists Homeowners and archeologists Business owners and home buyers Census collectors and insurance Public health officials

business owners and home buyers

Which statement best describes how data affects the work of a geographer Use the collection of data to determine the questions they will ask Choose the data to collect based on how easily it can be visualized Identify and collect data based on the questions they seek to answer Select the data they believe will confirm their story they wish to tell Gather the data that decision makers request to gain support for their policies

identify and collect data based on the questions they seek to answer

Which of the following can individuals use to create their own GIS maps Data from census Data from U.S. Geological survey GPS Open software system Remote sensors on drones

open software system

What is described by the last sentence of the paragraph about Shanghai Node Density Pattern Sustainability Absolute location

pattern

Which decision maker would be most interested in the data in a large scale map (homeless map) The CEO of multinational corp. The governor of large state The mayor of small city President General of U.S.

the mayor of small city

Compared to map a which of the following is more accurately depicted in map b The relative sizes of greenland and africa The true dircetion from australia to europe The true shapes of north and south america The actual location of the south and north poles The absolute distance between china and iceland

the relative sizes of greenland and africa

Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this maps creation (risk of homeless map) To help political To help county officials To uncover To determine To help homeless

to help county officials

Many factors influence population distribution. The presence of densely clustered populations in Siberia surrounding mining operations is an example of which factor? Climate Water Economy Politics

Economy

Countries with high dependency care ratios are especially likely to focus on public policy related to which of the following? (A) Health care (Br Immigration (C) Conservation (D) Microlending (E) Global conflict

Health care

Which of the following is a positive effect of high population density on a local scale? (A) Increased agricultural density (B)) Increased efficiency of public services (C) Increased stability of political systems (D) Reduced dependency ratios (E) Reduced environmental impact

Increased efficiency of public services

Which of the following is an example of a river distributed to reflect political divisions and valley that supported one of the world's earliest units of governance. civilizations? Indus Rhone Rio Grande Molopo Mississippi

Indus

Which statement identifies the most likely way that a decesion maker would use the data depicted in this map (earthquakes in italy) Geologist Government Individuals A business An insurance company

government

Which of the following is an example of a governmental policy designed to encourage migration inland? Taiwan's transition from an agricultural to an industrial economy Multinational corporations' production facilities located in outlying Nigeria's decision to move its capital from Lagos to Abuja Privately financed construction of transportation systems China's public investment

Nigeria's decision to move its capital from Lagos to Abuja

Which statement is accurate? Population clusters in Sweden are more evenly distributed than those in Chile. Population clusters in both countries reflect access to waterways. Population clusters in both countries reflect a preference for mountainous terrain. Population in Sweden is more tightly clustered in the center of the country. Population in both countries is evenly

Population clusters in Sweden are more evenly distributed than those in Chile.

Which of the following qualities is most important to make land habitable? A year-round growing season A sparse population Dense forests A coastal location Relatively flat terrain

Relatively flat terrain

Which of the following best describes the countries with a dependency ratio over 71.6? (A) They have low carrying capacity. (B) They have high total fertility rates. C They have a high proportion of workers. (D) They have high physiological density. count (E) They have low rates of migration.

They have high total fertility rates

Which of the following geographic concepts best explains the spatial relationship illustrated in the graphic World systems theory Functional regionalism Sustainable development Environmental determinism

World systems theory

Which statement describes a scenario that can be depicted with this type of map (swerve america map) An economist wants to compare the sizes of different countries' economies An election forecaster wants to predict the outcome of the upcoming election A geographer wants to highlight the national boarders of a country A climate scientist wants to show the variations in surface temperatures within a region

an economist wants to compare the sizes of different countries' economies

Which of the following is an example of an absolute location At 36S and 58W 14 miles South of Amsterdam In the Nothern Hemisphere On the banks of the Ganga River At the intersection of Main Street and Polar Avenue

at 36s and 58w

The region outlined above shows the delivery area served by crosstown pizzeria locations. Which classification describes the region formal mental perceptual functional vernacular

functional

What kind of region is shown by the map (node map thing) Formal region Political region Functional region Perceptual region Vernacular region

functional region

What kind of map projection is depicted in map b (straight up and down and stretched) Azimuthal Choropleth Gall Peters Mercator Robinson

gall peters

Which of the following correctly identifies the type and scale of this map (earthquakes in italy) Isoline, global Cartogram, regional Graduated symbol, regional Choropleth, local Dot, national

graduated symbol, regional

In addition to birth rate and mortality rate, which of the following directly impacts population growth on a national scale? (A) Sustainable agriculture (C) Physiological density (D) Environmental degradation (E) immigration

immigration

Which statement is most likely to be true about the Montmorency metro stop It is located in a suburb of Montreal It is a focal point of Montreal's economic activity It is a focal point for Montreal's cultural activity Many workers commute there from downtown each morning

it is located in the suburb of montreal

Which scale of analysis would be most useful to study the impact on a community of the closing of one of the stores global national regional local neighborhood

local

Which statement best describes an affect of new technologies on the work of geography Have more data than ever before but it's unreliable Have more access to information but rarely find spatial data they need More available data but trouble processing large amounts of info More tools but no necessary training to use them Better tools but lack eyewitness

more available to data but trouble processing large amounts of info

What is the main reason that peripheral countries do not become apart of the core Peripheral countries lack raw materials and natural resources Peripheral countries lag behind in education and technology Peripheral countries are excluded from global trade networks Peripheral countries experience very slow population growth Peripheral countries offer local populations better economic opportunities

peripheral countries lag behind in education and technology

Which statement accurately describes an advantage of using the projection in map A (stretched out globe) Provides precise measurements and size Nothing is at the center of the globe Preserves the appearance of a globe without distortions Accurately depicts shapes of continents True direction

preserves the appearance of the globe without distortions

Which of the following would be most useful to farmers who want an overhead view of the conditions of their crops Drones and remote sensors Geographic information system Global position system Satellite imagery Topography maps

satellite imagery

Geographers today use tools to collect and process data that were not available a century ago. Which tools denote this change Satellites Eyewitness accounts Map projections Government reports Census data

satellites and computer software

Which type of information would be most useful to the center for disease control and prevention as it seeks to limit the spread of this virus Satellite imagery of hospitals Topographic info about area and surrounding hospitals Weather conditions The geographic location and recent travel history of the infected individuals Where state hospitals are located

the geographic location and recent travel history of the infected individuals

Which statements best explains why cartographers have created different types of map projections Multiple projects is the most effective way to depict shifting boundaries Different maps allow geographers to study different scales of analysis Maps allow geographers to understand variations The globe cannot be turned into a two dimensional map without altering its shape Global phenomena must be examined from multipe perspectives

the globe cannot be turned into a two dimensional map without altering its shape

Which of the following collects information on the population of the United States every 10 years Department of Agriculture Disease Control Federal Election The United States Census Bureau

the united states census bureau

Which statement is accurate Thematic maps provide general geographic Political maps show the boarders of countries are a type of thematic map Unlike reference maps thematic maps are developed from basemaps Unlike thematic maps reference maps are produced using GPS enabled software Thematic maps depict the relationship between attributes related to a specific topic

thematic maps depict the relationship between attributes related to a specific topic

Which statement best explains why the projection depicted in map a was created (Not stretched normal flat map) To determine the boarders of individual countries To provide realistic depictions of each country shape and size To display true direction to help navigators To prevent any country or region To reduce distortions

to display true direction to help navigators

Which of the following describes the primary goals of geographers as they formulate questions and collect data Transform the geography of the planet to make it more suitable for human life To identify patterns and relationships that can explain and predict geographic events and human behavior To create more appealing ways to present geographic data

to identify patterns and relationships that can explain and predict geographic events and human behavior

Which term describes the shape and features of landscape surfaces Cartography Cartogram Map projection Map scale Topography

topography

Which factor has the greatest impact on globalization High cost of production Rapid population growth Increased restricted trade sustainable development policies Transportation technology advances

transportation technology advances