by Harmonie Larios
Human geography is the fascinating study of how humans interact with their environments, shaping and being shaped by the world around them. This quiz will challenge your understanding of population trends, urban development, cultural practices, and more. Sharpen your pencils and get ready to explore the intricate tapestry of human geography. Good luck and have fun!
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AP Human Geography Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which of the following terms refers to the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another?
Cultural diffusion
Cultural assimilation
Cultural divergence
Cultural integration
2. What is the term for the number of people per unit of area, usually per square kilometer or mile?
Population density
Population distribution
Carrying capacity
Population growth rate
3. Which model explains the spatial organization of settlements and their hinterlands?
Central Place Theory
Concentric Zone Model
Sector Model
Multiple Nuclei Model
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a more developed country (MDC)?
High literacy rates
Low infant mortality rates
High levels of urbanization
High birth rates
5. What term describes the movement of people from rural areas to cities?
Urbanization
Suburbanization
Counterurbanization
Rural depopulation
6. Which of the following best describes a primate city?
A city that is the political capital
A city that is the largest and most influential in its country
A city that is a major port
A city that is known for its cultural heritage
7. What is the term for the forced removal of a population from a region, often due to conflict or disaster?
Emigration
Evacuation
Displacement
Exodus
8. Which of the following is an example of a centripetal force in geography?
Ethnic conflict
Economic disparity
National identity
Political corruption
9. What is the primary function of the Demographic Transition Model?
To explain migration patterns
To describe the stages of population growth
To analyze cultural diffusion
To predict economic development
10. Which term refers to the physical and human characteristics that make a location unique?
Place
Region
Location
Territory
11. Which of the following describes a boundary that is established after the area in question has been settled and that considers the cultural characteristics of the bounded area?
Antecedent boundary
Subsequent boundary
Superimposed boundary
Relict boundary
12. What is the term for a city that has grown to such an extent that it merges with other cities and towns?
Metropolis
Megalopolis
Conurbation
Urban sprawl
13. Which of the following is a primary sector activity?
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Banking
Retail
14. What is the term for the process by which a state breaks down through conflicts among its ethnicities?
Devolution
Balkanization
Federalism
Secession
15. Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Coal
Natural gas
Solar energy
Oil
16. What type of map projection is most commonly used for navigation because it preserves angles and shapes of small areas?
Mercator projection
Robinson projection
Peters projection
Goode’s homolosine projection
17. Which term describes the seasonal migration of livestock between mountains and lowland pastures?
Transhumance
Nomadism
Pastoralism
Agribusiness
18. Which of the following best describes the concept of ‘sense of place’?
The physical characteristics of a location
The economic activities of a region
The emotional and cultural connections people have with a location
The political boundaries of a region
19. What is the term for a market-oriented economic system in which the production and prices of goods and services are determined by competition among private businesses?
Command economy
Mixed economy
Traditional economy
Market economy
20. Which of the following is an example of a supranational organization?
United Nations
Federal Reserve
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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