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1.9 MC Answers and Review

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Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Thinking Geographically

⛔STOP ⛔ Before you look at the answers, make sure you gave this practice quiz a try so you can assess your understanding of the concepts covered in Unit 1. Click here for the practice questions: AP Human Geo Unit 1 Multiple Choice Questions.

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Facts about the test: The AP Human Geography exam has 60 multiple choice questions and you will be given 1 hour to complete the section. That means it should take you around 1 minute per question.

*The following questions were not written by College Board and, although they cover information outlined in the AP Human Geography Course and Exam Description, the formatting on the exam may be different.

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Themes of Geography?

A. Location

B. Distribution

C. Region

D. Human-Environment Interaction

Answer: The five themes of geography are location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. Distribution is related to the movement of goods and services.

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2. Scale is

A. The relationship between the length of an object on a map and that feature on the landscape

B. The system used by geographers to transfer locations from a globe to a map

C. The extent of spread of a phenomenon over a given area

D. The difference in elevation between two points in an area

Answer: Scale is used to determine the actual distance between locations on the map. It helps you figure out the true distance in comparison to a feature or an object on a map.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.1: Introduction to Maps and Types of Maps

3. If the scale of a map is 1:24,000, then 1 inch on the map represents how many FEET on Earth?

A. 1

B. 2,400

C. 24,000

D. 2,000

Answer: This is a fractional scale. There is 12 inches per foot. Solve using the ratio of 1:24,000. 24,000/12,000 = 2,000ft

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.1: Introduction to Maps and Types of Maps

4. A system for transferring locations from a globe to a flat map is

A. Scale

B. Distribution

C. Projection

D. Rendition

Answer: A map projection is a way to represent the round earth on a flat surface. Common projections are Mercator, Azimuthal (polar), and Goode's Interrupted Equal Area, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.1: Introduction to Maps and Types of Maps

5. Distortion is especially severe on

A. Globes

B. Small scale map

C. Large scale map

D. Topographic maps

Answer: A distortion is a change to an object, form, or thing. Although a globe is more accurate than a projection, the map choices in the question are not projections.

6. The acquisition of data about Earth’s surface from a satellite orbiting the planet or from another long-distance method is

A. Long-Range Data

B. GIS

C. GPS

D. Remote sensing

Answer: GPS is commonly used to determine an individual's exact location on Earth. A geographic information system (GIS) is designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and geographical data. All are examples of long-range data.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.2: Geographic Data

7. A formal region

A. Is based on the perception of the local people

B. Has clearly defined physical criteria, cultural traits, or governmental boundary

C. Includes the core and periphery of economic development

D. Is a product of political, economic, or social interaction

Answer: There are three main regions geographers used to describe a location; formal, functional, and perceptual (vernacular). A formal region has distinct and defined boundaries that are predetermined.

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8. An example of a perceptual region is

A. The wheat-growing region

B. The Sahara Desert

C. Nevada

D. The South

Answer: There are three main regions geographers used to describe a location; formal, functional, and perceptual (vernacular). A perceptual or vernacular region is defined by feelings and prejudices that may or may not be true. It can also be an idea of a person's mental map.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.7: Regional Analysis

9. Diffusion which moves from large cities to smaller cities towns, skipping over the rural areas between is

A. Relocation diffusion

B. Stimulus diffusion

C. Hierarchical diffusion

D. Contagious diffusion

Answer: This type of diffusion moves from places or people of influence and spreads through nodes. Hierarchical diffusion would take ideas, trends, or technology and spread through larger cities of influence first.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.4: Spatial Concepts

10. Situation identifies a place by its

A. Location relative to other objects

B. Mathematical location on Earth’s surface

C. Unique physical characteristics

D. Primary dimensions

Answer: Situation is relative and often uses landmarks and street names in its description. A locations situation is helpful to understand the larger cultural landscape of the region.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.7: Regional Analysis

11. Site identifies a place by its

A. Location relative to other objects

B. Mathematical location on Earth’s surface

C. Unique physical characteristics

D. Primary dimensions

Answer: Site is a more accurate and exact description of a location. Site uses physical characteristics like topography, elevation, climate, and landforms.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.7: Regional Analysis

12. The arrangement of a phenomenon across Earth’s surface is

A. Spatial analysis

B. Regional analysis

C. Spatial distribution

D. Spatial association

Answer: Spatial distribution describes how spread out a population is (as in what area it occurs in) while population density describes how many individuals are found in a given area.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.4: Spatial Concepts

13. All of the following have contributed to time-space convergence except

A. The 19th-century invention of the train

B. The recent trend of taking a cruise for vacation

C. The late 20th-century invention of teleconferencing

D. The 20th-century invention of airplanes

Answer: Space-time convergence refers to the decline in travel time between similar locations. This implies that two locations can be reached in a lesser amount of time, which is usually the outcome of innovations in transport and telecommunications.

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14. A ship’s position is given as 0 degrees latitude and 27 degrees west longitude. We can conclude from this information that the ship is located

A. On the Prime Meridian

B. On the North or South Pole

C. On the equator

D. Astride the International Date Line

Answer: Latitude is measured north and south from the equator, while longitude is measured east and west from the prime meridian. 27 degrees west is a longitude. 0 degrees written first, is the latitude of the equator.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.1: Introduction to Maps and Types of Maps

15. A business executive calls from New York (which is located at 75°W) at 6 P.M. on Tuesday to Sydney, Australia (which is located at 150°E). What time is it in Sydney?

A. 9 AM Wednesday

B. 9 AM Tuesday

C. 9 PM Tuesday

D. 9 PM Wednesday

Answer: Longitude is used to measure time zones. Each longitude is separated by 15 degrees which represents one hour in time. A difference of 225 degrees equals 15 hours. Because Australia is east of New York, the time would be 15 hours after 6 PM.

📄 Study AP Human Geography, Unit 1.1: Introduction to Maps and Types of Maps

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