AP Human Geography Exam Review

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Environmental determinism states

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geography is the study of how the physical environment can limit or influence human activities

Answer explanation

Environmental determinism emphasizes how the physical environment influences human activities, making the first choice correct. The other options suggest humans have complete control, which contradicts this concept.

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Diffusion which moves from large cities to smaller cities to towns, skipping over rural areas between is

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Hierarchical Diffusion

Answer explanation

Hierarchical Diffusion occurs when ideas or trends spread from larger to smaller places, often skipping rural areas. This pattern fits the description of diffusion from large cities to smaller towns.

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What is NOT directly indicated on a population pyramid? Options: % of the population, Females, Cohorts in five year increments, Life Expectancy

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Life Expectancy

Answer explanation

A population pyramid shows the % of the population, gender distribution (females), and age cohorts in five-year increments. Life expectancy is not directly represented on the pyramid, making it the correct answer.

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The practice of barring certain individuals from coming into a country is known as

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Quota system

Answer explanation

The practice of barring certain individuals from entering a country is referred to as the quota system, which establishes limits on immigration based on specific criteria.

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The characteristics of this population pyramid reflect the demographics of:

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A country in Stage 2 of the DTM

Answer explanation

The population pyramid characteristic of Stage 2 of the DTM shows a wide base, indicating high birth rates and declining death rates, typical of countries experiencing early industrialization and improved healthcare.

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Which stage of the DTM has the lowest rate of natural increase?

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Stage 5

Answer explanation

Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) has the lowest rate of natural increase due to low birth rates and aging populations, often leading to negative growth, unlike earlier stages which have higher natural increase rates.

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Each year most immigrants to the United States

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are admitted to the country as legal immigrants

Answer explanation

Each year, most immigrants to the United States are admitted as legal immigrants, which includes those who obtain permanent residency. This makes the first choice the correct answer, as it accurately reflects the immigration process.

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Immigration laws passed in the US during the 1920's were designed to favor immigration from which region?

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North and western Europe

Answer explanation

Immigration laws in the 1920s, such as the Immigration Act of 1924, aimed to limit immigration from certain regions while favoring those from North and Western Europe, reflecting the era's nativist sentiments.

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(Unit 3) The following structure represents a folk dwelling adaptation to which of the following climates? Hot and dry climate of Southern States, Humid Subtropical climate of the Southern States, Humid Continental climate of the Midwestern States, Mediterranean climate of the Western States

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Humid Subtropical climate of the Southern States

Answer explanation

The folk dwelling structure is best suited for a Humid Subtropical climate, characterized by warm, moist conditions, which aligns with the Southern States' climate, unlike the other options that have different temperature and moisture profiles.

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Early English was influenced by all of the following groups except: Basque, Vikings, Angles, French.

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Basque

Answer explanation

Early English was influenced by the Vikings, Angles, and French due to invasions and cultural exchanges. The Basque people, however, did not have a significant impact on the development of the English language.