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AP Human Geography FRQ: Economic and Industrial Processes

This assignment explores key concepts and processes related to economic development and industrialization as outlined in Unit 7 of the AP Human Geography Course and Exam Description (CED).

Question 1

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Define the concept of agglomeration in the context of industrial location.

Question 2

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Describe one way that the shift from manufacturing to service-based economies has affected urban spatial organization in developed countries.

Question 3

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Explain how the concept of comparative advantage influences the location of manufacturing industries globally.

Question 4

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Explain one strength of using the Human Development Index (HDI) as a measure of economic development.

Question 5

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Explain one limitation of the Weber Least Cost Theory in explaining contemporary patterns of industrial location.

Question 6

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Explain how the rise of export processing zones (EPZs) has impacted economic development in less developed countries.

Question 7

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Explain the degree to which transportation advancements have reduced the significance of distance in industrial location decisions. (Response must indicate the degree [low, moderate, high] and provide an explanation.)

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