APHG Unit 1 MCQs (version #1)
These multiple-choice questions cover essential concepts from Unit 1 of AP Human Geography, focusing on maps, geographic data, spatial concepts, and human-environmental interaction.
Group 1
This section covers key concepts from Unit 1 of AP Human Geography, including types of maps, geographic data, spatial concepts, and human-environmental interaction.
Question 1a
Which type of map would best show the distribution of population density across a country?
Reference map
Thematic map
Topographic map
Political map
Question 1b
What does GIS stand for in geography?
Geographic Information System
Global Information System
Geographic Integration System
Global Integration System
Question 1c
Which concept describes the reduction in time it takes for something to reach another place due to improvements in technology?
Distance decay
Time-space compression
Relative distance
Spatial diffusion
Question 1d
What is the primary purpose of a reference map?
To show physical locations and features
To display data related to a specific theme
To illustrate changes over time
To analyze statistical data
Question 1e
Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region?
The Midwest
The European Union
The Amazon Rainforest
The Sahara Desert
Question 1f
What is the main characteristic of a formal region?
Defined by people's perceptions
Organized around a central point
Defined by uniform characteristics
Characterized by overlapping boundaries
Question 1g
Which geospatial technology is primarily used for navigation?
Remote sensing
GIS
Satellite navigation systems
Online mapping
Question 1h
What does the concept of distance decay refer to?
The reduction in time it takes to travel between places
The decrease in interaction between places as distance increases
The clustering of objects in a specific area
The spread of ideas over time
Question 1i
Which theory suggests that the physical environment sets limits on human activities?
Possibilism
Environmental determinism
Cultural ecology
Spatial interaction
Question 1j
Which scale of analysis focuses on patterns affecting the entire world?
Local scale
Regional scale
National scale
Global scale
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