Free Response Questions (College Board AP® Human Geography): Exam Questions

14 mins2 questions
1a1 mark

Geographic data is a very powerful tool for Geographers. Geographers collect data in many ways, from the use of technology to observing directly in the field.

Define the concept of qualitative analysis.

1b1 mark

Describe ONE reason why the use of scale in data collection is useful.

1c1 mark

Explain ONE way geographers use field observation to conduct landscape analysis.

1d1 mark

Explain the difference between clustered and linear spatial patterns.

1e1 mark

Explain how map projections affect data for geographers.

1f1 mark

Describe ONE geospatial technology and how it is used in geography

1g1 mark

Explain the degree of usefulness of using Metes and Bounds as a survey method

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2a1 mark

Define the concept of a region

2b1 mark

Geographers typically divide the world into 10 large regions. Outline ONE of these regions.

2c1 mark

Explain ONE type of region.

2d1 mark

Describe ONE example of a functional/nodal region.

2e1 mark

Explain the relationship between sense of place and a vernacular region.

2f1 mark

Explain ONE characteristic that regions are based upon.

2g1 mark

Explain the importance of geographical analysis at the regional scale.

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