Mr. Miller's AP Human Geography Final Exam Review

Question 1

Why are single parent households found more near central business areas in cities?

Accepted Answer

femininization of poverty

Question 2

Which of the following are NOT true of edge cities?

Accepted Answer

have few transportation connections to older inner cities

Question 3

What two countries are majority Shiite?

Accepted Answer

Iraq and Iran

Question 4

The art and science of mapmaking

Accepted Answer

topography

Question 5

In contrast to wealthy Americans, wealthy Europeans are most likely to live in

Accepted Answer

areas close to the center city

Question 6

The branch of Buddhism with the largest number of adherents

Accepted Answer

Mahayana

Question 7

Why did Brazil move its capital from Rio to Brasilia?

Accepted Answer

forward capital

Question 8

Core, periphery and semi periphery countries are all parts of who's theory?

Accepted Answer

Wallerstein

Question 9

population patterns vary according to different levels of development

Accepted Answer

demographic transition theory

Question 10

Which of the following churches is most prominent in the southern U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Baptist

Question 11

Bulk reducing industries generally locate factories close to

Accepted Answer

raw materials

Question 12

The ability of a state to operate independently of others is known as its

Accepted Answer

sovereignty

Question 13

What effect does primogeniture have upon land settlement patterns?

Accepted Answer

large parcels owned by individuals

Question 14

The complimentary region theory is known also as

Accepted Answer

central place theory

Question 15

Farming based upon principles of ecology that protect ecosystems are called

Accepted Answer

sustainable agriculture

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