AP Success - AP Human Geography: Comprehensive Set 6
Question 1
A coastal city is experiencing rapid population growth due to in-migration. This growth most directly results in which of the following urban challenges?
Strain on coastal ecosystems and increased risk of flooding
Implementation of multicultural policies
Expansion of the urban heat island effect
Preservation of historical sites
Increase in the number of gated communities
Question 2
An online retailer customizes its product offerings and website design for different countries to cater to local tastes and preferences. This strategy exemplifies:
Glocalization
Cultural appropriation
Space-time compression
Cultural homogenization
Neoliberalism
Question 3
Fair Trade practices in agriculture primarily aim to:
Promote the use of genetically modified organisms for higher yields
Reduce the environmental impact of farming by banning pesticides
Enhance corporate control over seed distribution
Improve market access and fair compensation for small-scale farmers
Increase dependency on monoculture crops
Question 4
The process by which cities in wealthy parts of the world outsource industrial production to poorer regions is best described as:
Deindustrialization
Economic decentralization
Urban renewal
Neocolonialism
Globalization
Question 5
The North-South divide refers to:
The economic separation within the European Union.
The division between the northern and southern hemispheres in terms of climate.
The political division during the Cold War.
The geographic separation of the developed and developing world.
The cultural divide between the Eastern and Western hemispheres.
Question 6
Which of the following best describes the impact of climate change on agricultural zoning as proposed by Von Thünen’s Model?
Contraction of the wilderness zone as arable land decreases
Shift in the location of dairy farming zones closer to urban centers
Expansion of the market gardening zone due to increased carbon dioxide levels
No impact, as Von Thünen’s Model does not account for environmental variables
Displacement of grain farming zones due to altered precipitation patterns
Question 7
Gerrymandering is used to influence electoral outcomes by manipulating district boundaries. Which of the following strategies would likely be most effective in diluting the voting power of a specific ethnic minority?
Encouraging the minority population to participate in the census to ensure accurate representation
Using computer models to predict voting behaviors without regard to ethnic composition
Distributing small groups of the minority population across several districts
Aligning district boundaries with natural geographic features
Concentrating the minority population into a single electoral district
Question 8
The concept of a lingua franca is crucial in international business. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the application of a lingua franca?
Immigrants maintain their heritage language within their new country's ethnic enclaves.
National curricula are adapted to include the teaching of regional dialects.
Two diplomats from different countries communicate in a third, mutually understood language during negotiations.
Indigenous languages are preserved through educational initiatives in primary schools.
A government enforces its national language for all official documentation and signage.
Question 9
What term describes the transition from a primary and secondary-based economy to one based on services and information?
Tertiary shift
Primary economic restructuring
Quaternary growth
Deindustrialization
Post-industrial economy
Question 10
The Nairobi land-use map shows a variety of land uses within the urban area. What does the "CBD" on the map stand for, and what is its significance in urban geography?
Centralized Building Development, areas with concentrated high-rise development
Central Business District, signifying the commercial and business center of the city
City Boundary Demarcation, indicating the limits of urban administration
Central Biodiversity Domain, showing areas of ecological importance
Community-Based Development, indicating areas of local initiative
Question 11
The presence of "Quarry Land" and "Dump Site" within the Nairobi map indicates the city's:
Focus on sustainable urban planning
Distribution of residential zones
Environmental challenges and waste management issues
Stages of urban development and industrialization
Historical sites and conservation efforts
Question 12
An urban planner is considering the implementation of a new policy to encourage the development of vertical farming in urban areas. Which urban model best supports the integration of this type of agricultural practice within the city's spatial structure?
Multiple Nuclei Model
Concentric Zone Model
Latin American City Model
Urban Realms Model
Sector Model
Question 13
A multinational technology corporation, based in a highly developed country, establishes a series of research and development centers in several less developed countries. This decision is primarily motivated by the corporation's desire to take advantage of lower labor costs and favorable tax policies. Which of the following geographical theories best explains the corporation's strategy?
Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth
Burgess's Concentric Zone Model
The New International Division of Labor
Von Thünen's Agricultural Land Use Model
Wallerstein's World Systems Theory
Question 14
Biodynamic farming practices emphasize:
The genetic engineering of crops for pest resistance
The astrological planting and harvesting of crops
The strict avoidance of all mechanical farming equipment
The integration of aquaculture with traditional farming
The monocultural cultivation of high-yield crops
Question 15
Which of the following best explains the concept of "cultural landscape"?
The unaltered physical environment in which a culture develops.
The way in which landscapes are perceived and valued differently by various cultures.
The conservation of natural landscapes to protect cultural heritage.
A landscape untouched by human influence, preserving its natural beauty.
The visible imprint of human activity and culture on the landscape.
Question 16
The diffusion of religious practices across cultural boundaries often results in syncretism, which can be best described as:
The resistance to adopting new religious practices due to strong local religious identity.
The geographic spread of a religion without adaptation to local customs.
The creation of a completely new religion unrelated to existing ones.
The complete replacement of local religious practices with those of a dominant religion.
The blending of elements from different religions to form a new religious practice.
Question 17
Which of the following is most likely to increase as a result of women's increased access to education and employment?
The total fertility rate
The average age at first marriage
The rate of natural increase
The mortality rate
The crude birth rate
Question 18
The concept of territorial waters extends a country's sovereignty up to 12 nautical miles from its coastline. Exclusive economic zones (EEZs) extend sovereignty up to 200 nautical miles for economic exploitation. In cases where countries' EEZs overlap due to geographic proximity, how are disputes typically resolved?
By dividing the disputed area equally between the countries involved
By military confrontation until one country establishes control
By granting the area to the country with the longest coastline
Through bilateral negotiations to reach an agreement
Through international arbitration by the United Nations
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