AP Human Geography Questions
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What type of map is shown above?

  • Graduated symbol map
  • Choropleth map
  • Dot density map
  • Cartogram (correct)
  • Which group of people has most utilized microloans?

  • Women in periphery countries (correct)
  • Commercial farmers
  • Plantation owners in periphery countries
  • Factory owners in the Sun Belt
  • What type of migration is shown in the example of Milan, Minnesota?

  • Transhumance
  • Circular migration
  • Step migration
  • Chain migration (correct)
  • What geographic concept is related to Russia's sense of ownership over Crimea?

    <p>Territoriality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of agricultural product is most likely being produced in the countries shown?

    <p>Coffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Russia's claim over Crimea?

    <p>Historical control over the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of Singapore's trade activity is often associated with an entrepot economy?

    <p>Transshipment of goods for re-export</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely explanation for the location of car dealerships near major roadways?

    <p>Bid-rent theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an entrepot economy?

    <p>Large population exceeding 5 million people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to bid-rent theory, what is the primary driver of business location decisions?

    <p>Land costs and revenues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following policies is LEAST likely to be pursued by Nigeria based on its population structure?

    <p>Subsidizing the cost of contraceptives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of natalist policies?

    <p>To increase population growth rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of region is characterized by a central hub that attracts people from surrounding areas for a specific purpose?

    <p>A nodal region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has contributed to the decline in total fertility rates worldwide?

    <p>Increased educational and employment opportunities for women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth, what is a key strategy for a country to achieve economic growth in its 'take-off' stage?

    <p>Heavily invest in the secondary sector of the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely outcome of a process where politicians repeatedly run for office and are re-elected?

    <p>Safe elections with candidates who run repeatedly for many years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why people travel into Rochester, MN from nearby communities?

    <p>To access healthcare services at the Mayo Clinic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a region that is characterized by a uniform cultural identity and shared sense of place?

    <p>A vernacular region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contributing factor to the higher cost of produce at farmers markets?

    <p>Organic farming practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an environmental benefit of buying from local farmers markets?

    <p>Reduced carbon emissions from decreased shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of many African cities?

    <p>Multiple central business districts with distinct architectural styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Christaller's Central Place Theory, which type of service or facility would have the largest range?

    <p>A hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of geographical inquiry does the Census data in the table represent?

    <p>Spatial association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of a history of colonialism on urban development in African cities?

    <p>Coexistence of a political, market, and business CBD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason for the formation of squatter settlements such as favelas and slums?

    <p>Government policies encouraging low-income housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following religions is NOT correctly paired with its hearth?

    <p>Sikhism; China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of urban development feature is characterized by a series of roads that encircle the city, allowing for easy movement around, versus through, the city?

    <p>Beltways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to Mexico's transition from importing wheat to exporting it in the 1940s and 1950s?

    <p>Mexican farmers' adoption of more advanced machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of squatter settlements such as favelas and slums?

    <p>Inadequate dwellings due to limited resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of the formation of squatter settlements such as favelas and slums?

    <p>Strain on city resources and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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