AP Human Geography Final Exam Flashcards

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Compared to North American ranchers, commercial ranchers in the Pampas of Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil are more likely to...

Use practices developed by indigenous people

Rely on feedlots

Raise mostly sheep

Raise livestock primarily for export (correct)

Lease their grazing land

The Indo-European language family includes the major languages of Europe and those dominant in all the following regions EXCEPT...

Eastern and Southern Australia (correct)

Central Asia

Russia

Iran

Northern India

Twenty-four specific objects transmit complex radio codes, including time signals traveling at the speed of light. You can contact at least 4 of the 24 objects at any time of day or night: The statement refers to which of the following...

GIS stations

NTMs for chart use

TIR scanning systems

GNIS entries

GPS satellites (correct)

Twenty-four specific objects transmit complex radio codes, including time signals traveling at the speed of light. You can contact at least 4 of the 24 objects at any time of day or night: The technology described allows the determination of which of the following?

Absolute location on the surface of Earth Signup and view all the answers

The establishment of maquiladoras by United States corporations for the production of electronics components is an example of...

New international division of labor Signup and view all the answers

Most are islands. Most are relatively isolated. Most have extremely small populations. Most are remnants of empires. The set of statements above applies to which of the following?

The world's remaining dependencies Signup and view all the answers

Which population pyramid best represents a college town?

Large amount of males and females age 20 Signup and view all the answers

Which population pyramid best represents a town with a military base?

A large amount of males ages 20-40 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true of an edge city?

It has a large amount of recently developed retail and office space. Signup and view all the answers

An increase in the demand for a city's goods and services produces rapid in-migration. Which of the following explains why a city often does not experience a corresponding out-migration when the demand for its goods and services declines?

Family and emotional bonds to the city may limit workers' mobility. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics applies to more-developed countries?

Long life expectancies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates the geographical concept of the nation-state?

Iceland Signup and view all the answers

All of the following contain major oil-producing zones EXCEPT the...

Gulf of California Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are examples of the spatial analysis tradition in geography EXCEPT the...

Number of space shuttles constructed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Commercial Ranching in the Pampas

Pampas regions in Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil favor livestock raised primarily for export over sheep farming.
Commercial ranchers in this area operate differently compared to North American ranchers.

Indo-European Language Family

Major languages of Europe are part of the Indo-European language family.
Regions excluded from this family include Eastern and Southern Australia and Central Asia.

GPS Technology

Twenty-four GPS satellites transmit radio codes and time signals at light speed.
Users can connect with at least four satellites at all times, allowing for precise absolute location determination.

Maquiladoras

The establishment of maquiladoras by U.S. corporations highlights the new international division of labor, particularly in electronics production.

Characteristics of Dependencies

Entities labeled as the world's remaining dependencies are often small islands with isolated populations and remnants of former empires.

Population Pyramids

Colleges and military towns typically feature a high concentration of individuals aged 20-40, indicating their youthful demographics.
A college town's population pyramid shows a large number of individuals, mostly males, around ages 20.

Edge Cities

Edge cities are marked by extensive, recently developed retail and office spaces, distinguishing them from traditional urban centers.

Urban Migration Dynamics

Cities experiencing demand for goods might see in-migration, but a lack of corresponding out-migration may occur due to family ties and workers' emotional connections to their city.

Developed Countries Characteristics

More-developed countries exhibit long life expectancies and typically experience low fertility rates, contrary to characteristics of developing regions.

Nation-State Concept

Iceland serves as a prime example of the nation-state concept, characterized by a homogenous national identity and clear geopolitical boundaries.

Major Oil-Producing Zones

Major oil-producing zones include the Caspian Sea, North Sea, Persian Gulf, and Gulf of Mexico, while the Gulf of California is not associated with significant oil production.

Spatial Analysis in Geography

Spatial analysis includes quantitative measures such as the number of constructed space shuttles, among other characteristics, to study geographical distribution and patterns.

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Prepare for the AP Human Geography final exam with this set of flashcards. Test your knowledge on key concepts such as commercial ranching in South America and the Indo-European language family. Ideal for reviewing essential topics and enhancing your understanding.