AP Success - AP Human Geography: Comprehensive Set 4
Question 1
The use of remote sensing technology in precision agriculture affects rural land use by:
Decreasing the efficiency of water and fertilizer use on large-scale farms
Enabling farmers to identify underperforming areas and optimize inputs
Reducing the need for manual labor in crop monitoring and management
Encouraging the abandonment of traditional farming methods in favor of industrial agriculture
Promoting the diversification of crops to increase farm resilience to climate change
Question 2
A conflict arises between two countries over the establishment of a marine protected area (MPA) in international waters that both nations have historically fished. The MPA is intended to preserve fish stocks and biodiversity. Which of the following international agreements provides the most appropriate framework for resolving this dispute?
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
The Treaty of Westphalia
The Kyoto Protocol
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The Antarctic Treaty
Question 3
A study of an urban area shows a high concentration of financial services, consulting firms, and corporate headquarters in the city center, with light manufacturing and warehousing relegated to the outskirts. This spatial arrangement supports which of the following theories?
Central Place Theory
Concentric Zone Model
Sector Model Theory
Urban Realms Model
Bid-Rent Theory
Question 4
In the context of cultural globalization, "glocalization" refers to:
The rejection of global products in favor of local alternatives.
The homogenization of global cultures.
The adaptation of global products to meet local tastes and preferences.
The dominance of local cultures over global influences.
The process by which local cultures are exported and become global phenomena.
Question 5
A government's attempt to decentralize its population from a crowded capital by developing satellite cities is an example of:
Central place theory in practice
Urban planning
Centripetal urban dynamics
Urban agglomeration
Population redistribution
Question 6
Following a prolonged drought, a transboundary river becomes the focal point of a water-sharing dispute between two neighboring countries. The upstream country has constructed several large dams, significantly reducing the flow of water to the downstream country. Which principle is most likely to guide international mediation efforts in this conflict?
Prior notification of planned measures
Absolute territorial sovereignty
The principle of territorial integrity
Equitable and reasonable utilization
The Harmon Doctrine
Question 7
The phenomenon of rural depopulation has the greatest impact on agricultural land use by:
Encouraging the expansion of wildlife conservation areas within rural regions
Leading to the abandonment of marginal agricultural lands
Increasing the labor force available for urban agricultural initiatives
Enhancing the implementation of traditional farming techniques
Decreasing the incidence of land conflicts and tenure disputes
Question 8
An industrial region is transitioning towards a post-industrial society with a significant focus on the quaternary and quinary sectors of the economy. Concurrently, this region is experiencing an influx of immigrants with varying levels of skill and education. Which of the following strategies would most effectively integrate these immigrants into the evolving economy, considering the need to minimize social stratification and maximize economic contributions?
Restricting immigration to only highly skilled workers in the fields of science and technology.
Encouraging the development of small businesses and startups within immigrant communities.
Implementing vocational training programs tailored to the needs of the quaternary and quinary sectors.
Offering tax incentives to companies that outsource jobs to countries with lower labor costs.
Focusing exclusively on the automation of jobs to reduce the need for both low-skilled and high-skilled workers.
Question 9
The development of a new high-speed rail system connecting a city center with suburban areas is most likely to have which of the following impacts on the urban area's spatial structure?
Decline in the use of personal vehicles and reduction in traffic congestion
Concentration of high-density residential developments near rail stations
Decreased importance of the central business district (CBD)
Both (C) Concentration of high-density residential developments near rail stations and (D) Decline in the use of personal vehicles and reduction in traffic congestion
Increased urban sprawl due to easier access to the city from suburban areas
Question 10
The architecture of a city incorporates elements from various historical periods and cultural influences. This urban landscape is an example of:
Cultural mosaic
Cultural homogenization
Cultural palimpsest
Cultural appropriation
Cultural landscape
Question 11
Which agricultural technique shown in the image is most efficient for water usage in arid regions?
Dryland farming
Central pivot irrigation
Drip irrigation
Terraced farming
Floodplain agriculture
Question 12
The pattern of land use seen in the image is a result of which type of farming practice that aims to maximize the use of space in large-scale agriculture?
Intensive subsistence farming
Central pivot irrigation
Intercropping
Organic farming
Pastoral nomadism
Question 13
Given the variety of crops grown in the region depicted in the image, which of the following best describes the agricultural strategy being implemented?
Multi-cropping
Commercial gardening and fruit farming
Shifting cultivation
Crop rotation
Single-crop farming
Question 14
The establishment of a UNESCO World Heritage site in a previously overlooked region leads to a significant increase in tourism. This development impacts the local community by:
Enhancing cultural preservation and pride
Encouraging urban sprawl and gentrification
Leading to economic dependency on tourism
Reducing the cultural authenticity of the site
Both A and B
Question 15
The concept of "time-space compression" often leads to which of the following outcomes in the realm of cultural geography?
Reduced migration and lower diversity
Slower cultural change due to decreased communication
Enhanced cultural exchange and quicker diffusion of ideas
Diminished global trade and economic isolation
Stronger cultural preservation and less external influence
Question 16
An urban geographer is analyzing the impact of new immigration patterns on a major city's socio-spatial structure. Which of the following phenomena is the geographer most likely to observe as a direct consequence of this demographic shift?
Decreased demand for public transportation
Reduction in the number of mixed-use developments
Uniform distribution of socioeconomic status across urban neighborhoods
Decrease in urban land values
Formation of ethnic enclaves and increased cultural diversity
Question 17
A country with a high GINI coefficient embarks on an aggressive campaign to enhance its technological infrastructure and boost higher education in STEM fields, aiming to transition its workforce from low-skilled manufacturing jobs to high-skilled technology and service jobs. Considering the potential impacts on its economy and society, which of the following outcomes is most likely to occur in the long term?
Stagnation in economic growth due to a mismatch between job opportunities and the skill set of the current workforce.
An increase in the GINI coefficient as the technology sector grows more rapidly than the ability of the workforce to adapt.
A decrease in the GINI coefficient due to higher income from technology and service sectors.
A rapid decrease in unemployment rates as the demand for high-skilled jobs exceeds the supply of qualified workers.
The emergence of a dual economy, where a high-tech sector coexists with a large, informal low-skilled sector.
Question 18
A national policy aimed at protecting linguistic diversity mandates bilingual education in schools where minority languages are spoken. This policy reflects an attempt to counteract:
Language death
The spread of a lingua franca
Language transition
Language standardization
Monolingualism in global commerce
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