AP Human Geography Final Exam Practice

Which term describes a place's location in relation to other places or its surrounding features?

• Density

• Distribution

• pattern

• site

• situation

Which statement accurately defines the theory of human-environmetal interaction known as environmental determinism? 

• It contends that distance requires tome, effort, and cost to overcome.

• It argues that humans have the ability to adapt the physical environment to their needs.

• It argues that human behavior is largely affected or controlled by the physical environment.

• It maintains that humans must use Earth's land and natural resources in sustainable ways.

• It suggest that modern technologies have caused the distance between places seem shorter.

Which type of region is shown on the map?

• Formal Region

• Functional Region

• perceptual region

• vernacular region

• ecological region

What type of map is shown

• Dot Map

• Cartogram

• isoline map

• choropleth map

• graduated symbols map

What is one difference between large-scale and small-scale maps?

• Large-scale maps can depict larger geographic regions.

• Large-scale maps can depict locations with high elevations.

• Large-scale maps can depict more details about a specific site.

• Large-scale maps can depict places with diverse geographies.

• Large-scale maps can depict areas with more dense populations.

Which term refers to a method used to represent all or part of the world in two dimension. 

• A thematic map.

• A map projection.

• A choropleth map.

• A reference map.

• A map scale.

In addition to knowing thr number of people in a place, what other types of information do gepgraphers consider in determining how many people can live in an area?

• The language the people speak.

• The type of government the people have.

• The religion practiced by the people.

• The availability of natural resources.

• The number of vehicles people own.

Which of the following is an example of a landscape feature that might influence where people choose to live.

• Land that has cultural significance.

• Places with effective political systems.

• Places with mild weather.

• Areas near the same level as the sea.

• Areas where there are not many animals.

Based on the data in the table, what percentage of the world population is comprised of adults who work and care for elderly people and children?

• 1.1

• 9

• 24

• 26

• 65

Which statement about the world population throughout human history is true?

• It has grown at a steady rate.

• It has declined steadily in the last 200 years.

• It has grown most rapidly over the last 200 years.

• It has experienced significant fluctuations.

• It has gradually shifted from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere.