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WorksheetsUnit 2 AP Human Geography
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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)
A hiker would use
an isoline map
a choropleth map
a graduated symbol map
a small scale map
a political map
How many CONTINENTS are there in the world?
7
10
3
9
Name 3 countries in EUROPE:
Name 3 countries in Asia:
Refer to the "General Global Migration Trends" diagram. What does the red arrow with the highest value (>500,000) represent?
What is the purpose of the 'Diffusion of Proto Indo European Language' map?
To show the trade routes of ancient civilizations
To depict the spread of the Proto Indo European language from its origin
To illustrate the migration patterns of modern humans
To display the political boundaries of ancient empires
Identify the hearth of Islam based on the map titled "Religious Hearths and Diffusion."
Mecca
Jerusalem
The Indus River Valley
The Nile River Valley
What is the main focus of the Core and Periphery Model?
The distribution of military power in the world
The cultural differences between various regions
The economic disparities between developed and less developed regions
The political alliances between different countries
According to the Heartland/Rimland Theory, which area is considered pivotal to controlling the world?
The Rimland
The Heartland
The Boundary of the Western World
The Inaccessible Land Power
What does Von Thünen's Model of Land Use illustrate?
The layout of a city and its agricultural lands
The process of crop rotation
The principles of sustainable agriculture
The types of commercial agriculture
What is the main focus of Weber's Least Cost Theory?
The distribution of cities across a region
The optimal location of a manufacturing plant to minimize costs and maximize profit
The demographic transition model and its stages
The cultural patterns and landscapes shaped by human habitation
What is the demographic transition model (DTM) used to explain in human geography?
A) The process of urbanization and industrialization
B) The changes in population growth and structure over time
C) The migration patterns of people between countries
D) The economic development stages of a country
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'carrying capacity' in human geography?
A) The maximum number of people that can be supported by the available resources in a region
B) The total land area available for agricultural use
C) The number of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas
D) The rate at which a population can grow without any constraints
In the context of human geography, what does 'cultural landscape' refer to?
A) The physical features of a region, such as mountains and rivers
B) The man-made features and modifications to the environment that reflect cultural practices
C) The climate and weather patterns of a region
D) The natural vegetation and wildlife found in a specific area
