AP Success - AP Human Geography: Comprehensive Set 10
Question 1
The practice of intercropping in smallholder farms in tropical regions enhances food security by:
Encouraging the removal of traditional agroforestry systems
Increasing reliance on chemical inputs for pest and disease control
Improving soil fertility and providing a variety of crops for household consumption
Simplifying crop management and reducing labor needs
Facilitating the rapid transition to monoculture cash crop production
Question 2
Which scenario best illustrates the concept of "comparative advantage" in international trade?
A country exports tropical fruits because it can grow them more efficiently than temperate fruits.
A country exports both oil and electronics equally.
Two countries impose tariffs on each other's goods to protect domestic industries.
A country ceases all imports to become self-sufficient.
A country imports goods that it can produce itself to save resources.
Question 3
A city that was once a manufacturing hub is now experiencing a surge in jobs related to finance, education, and healthcare. This change is an example of:
Gentrification
Urban sprawl
Deindustrialization
Agglomeration
Urban renewal
Question 4
In the evaluation of urban sustainability practices, a city that prioritizes green roofing, efficient public transport, and renewable energy production is most likely attempting to address:
Urban sprawl and loss of agricultural land
The decline in industrial activities within city limits
The urban heat island effect and carbon footprint reduction
Overpopulation and the strain on public resources
Gentrification and socioeconomic disparities
Question 5
A city with a historically strong industrial base is transitioning towards a service-oriented economy. This shift is most likely to result in:
An increase in the city's overall population density
The repurposing of former industrial sites into cultural and residential spaces
An increase in urban sprawl as residents move closer to new employment centers
A decrease in the demand for centrally located office space
A decline in public transportation use as jobs decentralize
Question 6
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in China have been established primarily to:
Encourage sustainable agricultural practices.
Develop renewable energy sources.
Promote political reforms.
Enhance cultural exchanges.
Attract foreign direct investment.
Question 7
Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of a global city?
A city located on a continent's geographic center
A city with a high rate of immigration
A city hosting the headquarters of numerous multinational corporations
A city with advanced public transportation systems
A city with a population over 10 million people
Question 8
Which of the following urban forms is most associated with the extensive use of automobiles and low-density housing?
Edge city
Primate city
Urban village
Medieval European city
Megacity
Question 9
Which model explains the growth of cities in developing countries, characterized by a colonial CBD, informal and formal housing sectors, and a peripheral squatter settlements zone?
Harris and Ullman's Multiple Nuclei Model
Burgess's Concentric Zone Model
Griffin-Ford Model
Galactic City Model
Hoyt's Sector Model
Question 10
In the evaluation of urban sustainability practices, a city that prioritizes green roofing, efficient public transport, and renewable energy production is most likely attempting to address:
The decline in industrial activities within city limits
Gentrification and socioeconomic disparities
Overpopulation and the strain on public resources
Urban sprawl and loss of agricultural land
The urban heat island effect and carbon footprint reduction
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