8 AP Human Geography Review Quiz

What type of maps struggle with distortion?

• Thematic maps

• Reference maps

• Map projections

• Topographic maps

Which research type uses census data?

• Experimental research

• Theoretical research

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

What does GIS stand for?

• Geological Investigation Systems

• Global Information Schemes

• Geographic Information Systems

• Generalized Input Systems

What is the main reason people migrate according to the text?

• Recreational purposes

• Educational facilities

• Economic opportunities

• Climatic conditions

What does 'ZPG' stand for in demographic studies?

• Zonal Population Gauge

• Zero Public Generosity

• Zone of Population Growth

• Zero Population Growth

Which type of region is organized around a node?

• Functional or nodal regions

• Perceptual or vernacular regions

• Central or core regions

• Formal or uniform regions

What is the main focus of cultural relativism?

• Understanding and evaluating a culture by its own standards

• Promoting one's culture as superior

• Judging other cultures by one's own cultural standards

• Ignoring differences between cultures

What does the demographic transition model describe?

• The technological advancements in a society

• The shift in population growth and decline over time

• The economic transitions in developing countries

• The cultural shifts due to migration

What is the main characteristic of a nation-state?

• It is governed by multiple states

• It lacks a permanent population

• It has a homogeneous population with a shared identity

• It is made up of multiple nations

What is the main purpose of gerrymandering?

• To promote economic equality

• To manipulate district boundaries for political gain

• To support educational reforms

• To ensure fair voting