ap human geo midterm review 2

A nongovernmental organization is planning a new international elementary education program. Based on the map shown, which of the following groups of countries would be the best candidates to receive funding?

• Egypt, Libya, Saudi Arabia

• Brazil, Bolivia, Peru

• Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador

• Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan

Which of the following geographic concepts best explains the ability of humans to use technology to overcome the limitations of climate and modify the landscape?

• Possibilism

• Contagious diffusion

• Environmental determinism

• Cultural relativism

Which of the following terms best describes the suburban area of Illinois where many residents commute to Chicago?

• Formal region

• Perceptual region

• Functional region

• Equal area region

Which of the following patterns is evident on the map of population density?

• The Midwest is much more densely populated than the Southeast.

• The Great Plains are less densely populated than the Midwest.

• The Rocky Mountains are more densely populated than the Southwest

• The Appalachian Mountains are less densely populated than the Rocky Mountains

Which of the following statements is an accurate comparison of the two map projections shown?

• The Robinson projection accurately shows direction but distorts the size of some areas compared to the Mercator projection.

• The Mercator projection accurately shows area but distorts shapes compared to the Robinson projection.

• The Robinson projection accurately shows shapes but distorts direction compared to the Mercator projection.

• The Mercator projection accurately shows direction but distorts the size of some areas compared to the Robinson projection.

From 2010 through 2017 there was a large increase in the number of migrants from Africa to Europe. Which of the following explains a possible impact on the emigrant countries of origin during and after that time period?

• As more emigrants sent money home, the influx of money created an economic boom in the countries of origin.

• Increasing emigration resulted in the governments of the countries of origin providing financial support for emigrants.

• Increasing emigration resulted in a decreased need for language training programs in schools to help emigrants find work.

• Remittances increased diffusion of cultural traits such as customs, religion, and food products from the host countries to the countries of origin.

Japan has a low birth rate and a high life expectancy. Which of the following explains why Japan will struggle with demographic challenges in 30 years?

• A rapidly increasing population will strain the country’s infrastructure.

• Too many workers for available jobs will lead to high rates of unemployment.

• An aging population needing health care will require more public funding.

• A rapidly increasing population will strain the available food supply.

A country develops new technologies for farming, which help stabilize and increase food supply. According to Malthusian theory, which of the following would best explain those results?

• The new technologies would conserve water and energy supplies.

• The new technologies would reduce preventive checks on population.

• The new technologies would reduce positive checks on population.

• The new technologies would create a rapid decrease in population.

Which of the following scenarios explains a demographic push factor for less developed countries?

• A large youth population, lacking educational opportunities, seek schooling in more developed countries.

• Religious persecution and threats of violence create a refugee crisis in neighboring countries.

• A working population, seeking higher wages, emigrate to more developed countries.

• An oppressive government discriminates against minorities, forcing ethnic groups to live in rural enclaves

Malthusian theory would explain which of the following possible consequences of high birth rates in a less developed country?

• Technological advancements will lead to increased agricultural production.

• Farmers will bring more land under cultivation to produce more food.

• Areas with the greatest population density will import scarce resources.

• Famine and starvation will occur as demand outpaces agricultural production.