ap human geography midterm review

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Based on John Shelton Reed's explanation in My Tears Spoiled My Aim, the South is best described as which kind of region?

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Vernacular

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Which term refers to geographical techniques that collect information about the Earth’s surface from distantiated (distant) perspectives? Options: GIS, Geocaching, Remote sensing, Ethnography, Demography

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Remote sensing

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Which of the following BEST describes the site of New York City? The largest urban area in the USA, A world financial center, A tourist destination, A harbor with water access major parts of the city, A seven-hour flight from European markets

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A harbor with water access major parts of the city

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E

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Options: A, B, C, D, E

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A

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Options: A, B, C, D, E

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D

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Options: A, B, C, D, E

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B

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Identify which of the following concepts or processes is symbolized by the pagoda in the image: Mentifact, Cultural trait, Non - Material culture, Syncretism, Assimilation.

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Cultural trait

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The photograph shows a road sign in the Republic of Ireland. Which of the following best describes the sign's significance within the cultural landscape?

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The sign promotes the use of traditional language among citizens of the Republic of Ireland.

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Which of the following best explains how the English language diffused to the location shown in the image? Options: English came to this location recently via imported popular culture such as movies and music. This location is the hearth of the English language, and English is the area's traditional language. English was voluntarily adopted in this location as a useful lingua franca. English was the standard language of the Catholic Church and diffused to this location through religious practices. The English language was imposed on this location through a process of economic and political domination.

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The English language was imposed on this location through a process of economic and political domination.