Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the five themes of geography?

Accepted Answer

Religion

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Human-environment interaction

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Location

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Place

Question 2

What is the study of how humans and the environment interact with each other?

Accepted Answer

Environmental determinism

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Spatial analysis

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Possibilism

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Cultural ecology

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a formal region?

Accepted Answer

The European Union

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The Amazon Rainforest

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The Sahara Desert

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The Great Plains

Question 4

What type of region is defined by the shared feelings and attitudes of the people who live there?

Accepted Answer

Perceptual region

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Formal region

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Vernacular region

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Functional region

Question 5

Which of the following terms describes the spread of a feature or trend from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Concentration

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Spatial interaction

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Migration

Question 6

Which of the following is true about longitude and latitude?

Accepted Answer

Longitude lines are measured east and west of the Prime Meridian, and latitude lines are measured north and south of the Equator.

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Latitude and longitude lines are always perpendicular to each other.

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Longitude lines are measured north and south of the Equator, and latitude lines are measured east and west of the Prime Meridian.

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Latitude lines are measured north and south of the Equator, and longitude lines are measured east and west of the Prime Meridian.

Question 7

What is the term for the spread of a feature or trend through bodily movement of people from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Relocation diffusion

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Expansion diffusion

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Contagious diffusion

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Hierarchical diffusion

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a vernacular region?

Accepted Answer

The American South

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The Rocky Mountains

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The Nile River Valley

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The Amazon Basin

Question 9

What is the term for the study of how people make decisions about the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services?

Accepted Answer

Economics

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Political science

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Sociology

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Anthropology

Question 10

What is the term for the physical and human characteristics of a location?

Accepted Answer

Place

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Region

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Location

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Movement

Question 11

What is the definition of cultural diffusion?

Accepted Answer

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another

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The spread of technology between countries

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The spread of diseases between populations

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The spread of political ideologies

Question 12

What is contagious diffusion?

Accepted Answer

The rapid spread of a characteristic throughout a population

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The spread of ideas from one group to another

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The spread of a trait through a hierarchical system

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The spread of a culture from one group to another

Question 13

What is hierarchical diffusion?

Accepted Answer

The spread of a characteristic from a person or node of authority or power to other persons or places

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The spread of culture through a network

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The spread of a characteristic throughout a population

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The spread of ideas from one group to another

Question 14

What is stimulus diffusion?

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The spread of an underlying principle, even though a specific characteristic is rejected

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The spread of culture from one group to another

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The rapid spread of a characteristic throughout a population

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The spread of technology from one country to another

Question 15

What is relocation diffusion?

Accepted Answer

The spread of a characteristic as people move from one place to another

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The rapid spread of a characteristic throughout a population

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The spread of culture from one group to another

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The spread of technology from one country to another

Question 16

What is the difference between expansion diffusion and relocation diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Expansion diffusion is when the spread of a characteristic originates in a central place and expands in all directions; relocation diffusion is when the spread of a characteristic occurs when people move from one place to another

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Expansion diffusion is the spread of an underlying principle, even though a specific characteristic is rejected; relocation diffusion is the spread of a characteristic as people move from one place to another

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Expansion diffusion is the rapid spread of a characteristic throughout a population; relocation diffusion is the spread of a characteristic as people move from one place to another

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Expansion diffusion is when the spread of a characteristic occurs when people move from one place to another; relocation diffusion is when the spread of a characteristic originates in a central place and expands in all directions

Question 17

What is the difference between direct and indirect diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Direct diffusion involves two groups that are adjacent to each other; indirect diffusion involves two groups that are separated by other groups or barriers

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Direct diffusion is the rapid spread of a characteristic throughout a population; indirect diffusion involves the spread of a characteristic from a person or node of authority or power to other persons or places

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Direct diffusion involves the spread of an underlying principle, even though a specific characteristic is rejected; indirect diffusion is the spread of a characteristic as people move from one place to another

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Direct diffusion involves the spread of a culture from one group to another; indirect diffusion involves the spread of a trait through a hierarchical system

Question 18

What is the difference between forced and passive diffusion?

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Forced diffusion involves the use of authority or power to spread a characteristic; passive diffusion occurs when a characteristic spreads without the use of authority or power

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Forced diffusion involves the spread of a characteristic as people move from one place to another; passive diffusion involves the spread of a characteristic throughout a population

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Forced diffusion involves the spread of an underlying principle, even though a specific characteristic is rejected; passive diffusion involves the spread of a characteristic as people move from one place to another

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Forced diffusion involves the rapid spread of a characteristic throughout a population; passive diffusion involves the spread of a culture from one group to another

Question 19

What is the difference between contemporary and historical diffusion?

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Contemporary diffusion involves the spread of characteristics that are currently happening; historical diffusion involves the spread of characteristics that happened in the past

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Contemporary diffusion involves the spread of a characteristic throughout a population; historical diffusion involves the spread of culture from one group to another

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Contemporary diffusion involves the rapid spread of a characteristic throughout a population; historical diffusion involves the spread of a characteristic as people move from one place to another

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Contemporary diffusion involves the spread of an underlying principle, even though a specific characteristic is rejected; historical diffusion involves the spread of a culture from one group to another

Question 20

Which type of map shows elevation and terrain features?

Accepted Answer

Topographic

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Political

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Transportation

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Climate

Question 21

Which type of map shows the location of physical features like rivers, mountains, and lakes?

Accepted Answer

Physical

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Road

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Population

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Economic

Question 22

Which type of map shows the distribution of human activities, such as population density or voting patterns?

Accepted Answer

Thematic

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Weather

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Satellite

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Tourist

Question 23

Which type of map shows the boundaries of countries and states?

Accepted Answer

Political

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Physical

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Topographic

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Road

Question 24

Which type of map shows the movement of people, goods, or ideas?

Accepted Answer

Flow-line

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Land-use

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Elevation

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Climate

Question 25

Which type of map shows the percentage of people who live in a particular area?

Accepted Answer

Choropleth

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Tourist

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Weather

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Transportation

Question 26

Which type of map shows the location of roads, airports, and other forms of transportation?

Accepted Answer

Transportation

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Political

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Physical

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Economic

Question 27

Which type of map shows the location and boundaries of different land uses like parks, forests, and urban areas?

Accepted Answer

Land-use

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Topographic

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Flow-line

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Road

Question 28

Which type of map shows the location of tourist attractions and popular destinations?

Accepted Answer

Tourist

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Thematic

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Climate

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Transportation

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a geospatial technology used in AP Human Geography?

Accepted Answer

Supply chain management software

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Geographic information system (GIS)

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Global positioning system (GPS)

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Remote sensing

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of geographic information systems (GIS)?

Accepted Answer

To collect, manage, analyze, and display geospatial data

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To forecast natural disasters

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To track global climate patterns

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To monitor ocean currents

Question 31

What is the function of remote sensing in AP Human Geography?

Accepted Answer

To collect data about Earth's surface from a distance

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To navigate using GPS

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To predict weather patterns

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To create digital elevation models

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of a geospatial technology used for analyzing transportation patterns?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Route optimization tools

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Traffic congestion modeling software

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Real-time transit tracking systems

Question 33

What is the purpose of using geospatial technologies in urban planning?

Accepted Answer

To analyze and manage land use patterns

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To monitor wildlife populations

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To predict natural disasters

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To model atmospheric pollution

Question 34

What is the primary function of supply chain management software?

Accepted Answer

To manage and optimize the flow of goods and services

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To analyze land use patterns

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To forecast earthquakes

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To track changes in sea level

Question 35

Which geospatial technology is used to create digital elevation models (DEMs)?

Accepted Answer

LiDAR

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Sonar

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Radar

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Infrared

Question 36

What is the primary benefit of using geospatial technologies in agriculture?

Accepted Answer

To improve crop management and yield

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To monitor air pollution

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To analyze traffic patterns

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To forecast natural disasters

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of a geospatial technology used in disaster response?

Accepted Answer

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

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Soil moisture sensors

Answer

Satellite communication systems

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Agricultural drones

Question 38

What is the primary function of global positioning system (GPS) technology?

Accepted Answer

To determine precise location and direction

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To create digital elevation models

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To analyze traffic patterns

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To monitor wildlife populations

Question 39

What is the definition of distance decay?

Accepted Answer

The decrease in interaction between two places because of the distance between them.

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The increase in interaction between two places because of the distance between them.

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The concept of dividing geographical areas into zones based on specific uses.

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The equal distribution of resources and services in a given area.

Question 40

What is a formal region?

Accepted Answer

An area defined by a common characteristic or set of characteristics.

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A region defined by physical features.

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A region defined by political boundaries.

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A region defined by subjective perceptions.

Question 41

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

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Absolute location is the exact location of a place, while relative location is its location in relation to other places.

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Relative location refers to a place's physical features, while absolute location refers to its cultural significance.

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Relative location is the exact location of a place, while absolute location is its location in relation to other places.

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Absolute location refers to a place's physical features, while relative location refers to its cultural significance.

Question 42

What is site?

Accepted Answer

The physical and cultural characteristics of a place.

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The size and shape of a place.

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The resources and economic activities of a place.

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The location of a place in relation to other places.

Question 43

What is situation?

Accepted Answer

The location of a place relative to other places and its importance to a larger region.

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The resources and economic activities of a place.

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The physical and cultural characteristics of a place.

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The size and shape of a place.

Question 44

What is a perceptual region?

Accepted Answer

An area defined by people's attitudes and feelings.

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An area defined by economic activities.

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An area defined by objective physical and cultural characteristics.

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An area defined by political boundaries.

Question 45

What is a functional region?

Accepted Answer

An area defined by a set of activities or interactions.

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An area defined by objective physical and cultural characteristics.

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An area defined by economic activities.

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An area defined by political boundaries.

Question 46

What is a vernacular region?

Accepted Answer

An area defined by people's perceptions and attitudes.

Answer

An area defined by economic activities.

Answer

An area defined by objective physical and cultural characteristics.

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An area defined by political boundaries.

Question 47

What is a core-periphery model?

Accepted Answer

A model that describes how economic, political, and cultural power is distributed within a region.

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A model that describes how regions are influenced by natural resources.

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A model that describes how regions are divided into zones based on specific uses.

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A model that describes how regions are shaped by historical events.

Question 48

What is a formal cultural region?

Accepted Answer

An area defined by a shared cultural trait or set of traits.

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An area defined by political boundaries.

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An area defined by economic activities.

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An area defined by physical features.

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