AP Human Geography - Unit 2 Population 2.1-2.3 Review
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This quiz comprehensively covers fundamental population geography concepts appropriate for Advanced Placement Human Geography at the high school level, specifically targeting grades 9-12. The questions assess students' understanding of population density measures (arithmetic, physiological, and agricultural density), population distribution patterns, demographic transition theory, and population pyramid analysis. Students need to demonstrate mastery of key geographic concepts including the relationship between physical geography and population settlement patterns, the ability to interpret demographic data and visual representations, and understanding of how economic development influences demographic patterns. The content requires analytical thinking skills to compare different types of population density, interpret population pyramids to understand demographic trends, and evaluate the relationship between resource availability and population sustainability. Students must also understand global population patterns, including major population clusters, factors affecting life expectancy, and the concept of ecumene as the permanently inhabited portion of Earth. Created by Christian Voltzke, a Geography teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent review tool for students preparing for AP Human Geography Unit 2 assessments, covering population and migration patterns from topics 2.1 through 2.3. Teachers can effectively use this resource as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before unit exams, as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or as a warm-up activity to review previously covered material. The quiz format makes it ideal for both individual practice and collaborative review sessions, allowing students to discuss reasoning behind answers and clarify misconceptions about population geography concepts. This assessment aligns with AP Human Geography Course and Exam Description standards, particularly those addressing spatial patterns and societal change (IMP-2), scale analysis (PSO-1), and the relationship between physical geography and human systems (SPS-2), while supporting students' development of geographic thinking skills essential for success on the AP examination.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the map, which area is most densely populated?
East Asia
Northern Europe
Western North America
Central South America
Southern Africa
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the table to help select the best answer
Country A: it’s physiological density indicates that farmers do not have the technological resources to grow crops efficiently.
Country A: the large difference between arithmetic and physiological density indicates that it only has a little amount of good farmland.
Country A: it’s high arithmetic and physiological densities indicate that it needs to use a higher percentage of its land to grow crops.
Country B: it has an arable land percentage of 16.8, which is not sufficient for growing enough food to feed everyone.
Country B: the small difference between its arithmetic and physiological densities indicates it has ample good farmland.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Nile River Valley has the greatest concentration of population Egypt because of its?
Alpine climate
Tourist Attractions
Extensive migration from nearby areas
Many sacred sites
High quality agricultural land
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which would BEST explain the asymmetrical part of the population pyramid?
A high death rate among men aged 20 to 50
A large temporary immigrant worker population
An over counting of children during the census
An epidemic with high rate of mortality among the elderly
A major war fought in the years 2006 to 2010
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement about birth is best supported by the pyramid?
More births occurred in 1956 than in 1966
more births occurred in 1986 than in 2006
the number steadily increased between 1956 and 2016
the number steadily decreased between 1956 and 2016
fewer births occurred in 2016 and 2011
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As a country's population income increases, the birth rate of that country tends to
decrease
drop drastically
stays the same
increases rapidly
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does an "upside down" population pyramid indicate?
lots of children
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