AP Human Geography Exam
Exam Format
● Section I: Multiple Choice — 60 questions, 60 minutes
● Section II: Free Response — 3 FRQs, 75 minutes
● Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
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, SECTION I: Multiple Choice Questions
Directions: Choose the answer that best answers the given question.
Unit 1: Thinking Geographically
1. Which concept best explains why Starbucks locations are clustered in urban commercial
districts?
A. Distance decay
B. Spatial association
C. Site
D. Sustainability
2. A thematic map showing rates of internet access by country is most useful for analyzing
A. relative location
B. spatial patterns
C. latitude
D. topography
3. GIS is most useful for
A. measuring elevation manually
B. storing and layering spatial data
C. replacing all fieldwork
D. calculating longitude without satellites
4. The spread of a fashion trend from New York to nearby suburbs is best described as
A. hierarchical diffusion
B. stimulus diffusion
C. contagious diffusion
D. relocation diffusion
5. The prime meridian primarily helps geographers determine
A. climate zones
B. longitude
C. latitude
D. elevation
Unit 2: Population and Migration
6. A country with a broad-based population pyramid is most likely experiencing
A. low birth rates
B. slow growth
Exam Format
● Section I: Multiple Choice — 60 questions, 60 minutes
● Section II: Free Response — 3 FRQs, 75 minutes
● Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Name:
Date:
Disclaimer: This practice exam is an independently created educational resource intended
solely for study and review purposes. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, approved by, or
endorsed by the College Board in any way. AP® is a registered trademark of the College
Board, and the use of the trademark in this material is for identification and reference purposes
only. The College Board does not review, publish, or endorse this practice exam or any of its
contents.
, SECTION I: Multiple Choice Questions
Directions: Choose the answer that best answers the given question.
Unit 1: Thinking Geographically
1. Which concept best explains why Starbucks locations are clustered in urban commercial
districts?
A. Distance decay
B. Spatial association
C. Site
D. Sustainability
2. A thematic map showing rates of internet access by country is most useful for analyzing
A. relative location
B. spatial patterns
C. latitude
D. topography
3. GIS is most useful for
A. measuring elevation manually
B. storing and layering spatial data
C. replacing all fieldwork
D. calculating longitude without satellites
4. The spread of a fashion trend from New York to nearby suburbs is best described as
A. hierarchical diffusion
B. stimulus diffusion
C. contagious diffusion
D. relocation diffusion
5. The prime meridian primarily helps geographers determine
A. climate zones
B. longitude
C. latitude
D. elevation
Unit 2: Population and Migration
6. A country with a broad-based population pyramid is most likely experiencing
A. low birth rates
B. slow growth
