#2 FRQ Group 2 Practice Exam AP Human Geo

This rubric is designed to score a 7-part FRQ-style question about urban growth and challenges in Metro Manila, Philippines, using a photograph of traffic congestion and urban density as a reference.

Each part of the question is worth 1 point. Responses should focus on geographic reasoning and content.

Define the term megacity and describe one characteristic visible in the photograph that classifies Manila as a megacity.

Describe a pull factor that has contributed to the growth of Manila’s urban population.

Explain one way that informal economic activity may help support livelihoods in densely populated areas like the one shown in the photo.

Describe one challenge to urban infrastructure that megacities like Manila face, based on the visual evidence in the photo.

Explain how rapid urban growth may contribute to environmental sustainability concerns in cities like Manila.

Explain the degree to which the Philippines’ level of development influences its ability to manage urban growth sustainably (low, moderate, or high), and justify your answer.

Propose one urban planning solution that Manila’s local government could implement to address one challenge shown in the photo and improve sustainability.