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WorksheetsAP Human Geography
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does a Mercator projection map show?
standard map for navigation
straight segment of course
cylindrical
Greenland & Antarctica appear much larger
All of the above
A hiker would use
an isoline map
a choropleth map
a graduated symbol map
a small scale map
a political map
The Red lines are showing what?
Longitude
Latitude
Prime Meridians
Tropics
The location of a place in relationship to other places or features around it is called:
absolute location
relative location
site
situation
Which map projection provides the most realistic depiction of the globe?
Mercator
Robinson
Miller
Gall-Peters
What word best connects to "The science of making maps"?
Geography
Cartography
Projectionist
Diagramist
The process of the spread of an idea and/or dissemination of an innovation from its source area to other cultures, is the process of cultural:
diffusion
simultaion
adaptation
movement
The imprint that humans leave, such as buildings, roads, cemeteries, etc. are all considered to be part of the:
Location
Region
Cultural Landscape
Move
GPS and GIS are examples of contemporary mapping tools that rely on ______ technology.
remote sensing/satellite
computer
smart phone/satellite
International Space Station
Absolute Location
describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance (miles, kilometers, etc.)
describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms or non-traditional measurements of distance (one hour north of Walmart)
describing where something is using the exact site on an objective coordinate system (Long. & Lat.)
describing the position of a place as compared to (or relative to!) another landmark (near the beach)
Relative Location
describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms or non-traditional measurements of distance (one hour north of Walmart)
describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance (miles, kilometers, etc.)
describing where something is using the exact site on an objective coordinate system (Long. & Lat.)
describing the position of a place as compared to (or relative to!) another landmark (near the beach)
Thematic Map
maps that emphasizes the location of places (without data attached)
a map that displays not only locations but maps a topic or theme of information with the location
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
the belief that a physical environment is THE reason that some societies are strong while others are weaker
What is the primary focus of AP Human Geography?
A) The study of physical landscapes and natural phenomena
B) The analysis of human populations, cultures, and landscapes
C) The examination of historical events and their impact on geography
D) The exploration of economic systems and trade routes
Which of the following concepts is central to understanding human migration patterns in AP Human Geography?
A) Plate tectonics
B) Cultural diffusion
C) Economic inflation
D) Photosynthesis
In AP Human Geography, what does the term 'urbanization' refer to?
A) The process of rural areas becoming more developed and city-like
B) The decline of city populations due to migration
C) The study of ancient civilizations and their cities
D) The conservation of natural resources in urban areas
