AP HUG Unit One

Question 1

What is the definition of ‘human geography’?

Answer 1

The study of the relationships between people and their environments, focusing on spatial aspects of human existence.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Cultural landscape’ refers to the visible imprint of human activity on the landscape.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘_________ is the process by which a cultural trait spreads from one place to another.’

Answer 3

Diffusion

Question 4

What is ‘population density’?

Answer 4

The number of people living per unit of area, typically expressed as people per square kilometer.

Question 5

Which model describes urban land use in concentric circles?

Answer 5

Burgess Model

Question 6

What does ‘carrying capacity’ refer to?

Answer 6

The maximum number of individuals that an environment can support without degrading.

Question 7

True or False: ‘Globalization’ only affects economic aspects of society.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?

Answer 8

Urbanization

Question 9

Which theory explains the development of cities as a result of economic activities?

Answer 9

Central Place Theory

Question 10

Fill in the blank: ‘_________ is the study of how people use space and interact with their environment.’

Answer 10

Spatial analysis

Question 11

What is ‘ethnicity’?

Answer 11

A shared cultural heritage or identity often based on common ancestry, language, or religion.

Question 12

True or False: ‘Migration’ refers only to the movement of people across international borders.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is ‘agglomeration’ in economic geography?

Answer 13

The clustering of businesses and industries in a particular area to benefit from shared resources.

Question 14

What type of map shows the distribution of a particular phenomenon?

Answer 14

Thematic map

Question 15

What does ‘urban sprawl’ refer to?

Answer 15

The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: ‘_________ is the term for the spread of cultural elements from one society to another.’

Answer 16

Cultural diffusion

Question 17

What is ‘suburbanization’?

Answer 17

The movement of people from urban areas to the outskirts or suburbs.

Question 18

True or False: ‘The demographic transition model describes the changes in birth and death rates as a country develops.’

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is ‘sustainable development’?

Answer 19

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 20

What is the ‘gravity model’ in human geography?

Answer 20

A model that predicts the interaction between two places based on their population sizes and distance.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: ‘_________ refers to the physical and human characteristics of a place.’

Answer 21

Place

Question 22

What is ‘territoriality’?

Answer 22

The emotional attachment and defense of a specific geographic area by individuals or groups.

Question 23

True or False: ‘A region is defined by uniform physical or human characteristics.’

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What is ‘cultural relativism’?

Answer 24

The practice of assessing a culture by its own standards rather than viewing it through the lens of another culture.

Question 25

What does 'Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth' propose?

Answer 25

A model that describes the stages of economic development a country goes through, from traditional society to high mass consumption.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: '_________ is the movement of people from one location to another for the purpose of permanent or semi-permanent residence.'

Answer 26

Migration

Question 27

What is the 'Malthusian theory'?

Answer 27

The theory that population growth will outpace food production, leading to famine and societal collapse.

Question 28

True or False: 'Environmental determinism suggests that the physical environment shapes human behaviors and cultures.'

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What is 'cultural diffusion'?

Answer 29

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

Question 30

What does 'HDI' stand for?

Answer 30

Human Development Index

Question 31

Fill in the blank: '_________ are areas characterized by a high concentration of a particular group of people.'

Answer 31

Ethnic enclaves

Question 32

What is 'urban renewal'?

Answer 32

The process of revitalizing urban areas that are underdeveloped or deteriorated.

Question 33

True or False: 'Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used for mapping and analyzing spatial data.'

Answer 33

True

Question 34

What is 'place-making'?

Answer 34

The process of creating quality places that people want to live, work, and play in.

Question 35

What does 'cultural landscape' include?

Answer 35

The visible features of an area that reflect human activity, including buildings, roads, and agricultural patterns.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: '_________ refers to the way in which a society organizes itself into different groups based on characteristics such as income, education, and occupation.'

Answer 36

Social stratification

Question 37

What is 'gentrification'?

Answer 37

The process of renovating and improving a neighborhood, often leading to displacement of lower-income residents.

Question 38

True or False: 'A push factor is a reason that encourages people to leave their current residence.'

Answer 38

True

Question 39

What is 'multiculturalism'?

Answer 39

The presence of, or support for, multiple distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

Question 40

Fill in the blank: '_________ is the concept that cultural practices and beliefs can vary significantly from one society to another.'

Answer 40

Cultural diversity

Question 41

What is 'land use planning'?

Answer 41

The process of evaluating land for its best use, balancing economic, environmental, and social objectives.

Question 42

What does the term 'urban heat island' refer to?

Answer 42

An urban area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities.

Question 43

True or False: 'Spatial interaction refers to the movement of people, goods, and ideas between different locations.'

Answer 43

True

Question 44

What is 'rural-urban migration'?

Answer 44

The movement of people from rural areas to cities.

Question 45

Fill in the blank: '_________ is a form of economic development that focuses on improving local economies while preserving the environment.'

Answer 45

Sustainable tourism

Question 46

What is 'regionalism'?

Answer 46

The theory or practice of regional rather than central systems of administration or economic, cultural, or political affiliation.

Question 47

What does 'site' refer to in geography?

Answer 47

The physical characteristics of a specific location, such as landforms and resources.

Question 48

True or False: 'Demographic transition model has five stages.'

Answer 48

True

Question 49

What is 'transnationalism'?

Answer 49

The process by which immigrants develop and maintain multiple ties to their countries of origin and destination.

Question 50

Fill in the blank: '_________ refers to the study of the relationships between people and their environments.'

Answer 50

Human geography

Question 51

What is 'urban ecology'?

Answer 51

The study of the relationships between living organisms and their urban environment.

Question 52

What does 'placelessness' refer to?

Answer 52

The loss of uniqueness of a place in the cultural landscape, leading to a homogeneous environment.

Question 53

True or False: 'The term 'cultural landscape' was first popularized by Carl Sauer.'

Answer 53

True

Question 54

What is the 'New Urbanism' movement?

Answer 54

An urban design movement promoting walkable neighborhoods containing a range of housing and job types.

Question 55

Fill in the blank: '_________ is the process by which cities grow and develop over time.'

Answer 55

Urbanization

Question 56

What is 'economic geography'?

Answer 56

The study of the location, distribution, and spatial organization of economic activities across the world.

Question 57

What does 'placemaking' involve?

Answer 57

Creating quality public spaces that promote people's health, happiness, and well-being.

Question 58

True or False: 'Cultural imperialism refers to the dominance of one culture over others.'

Answer 58

True

Question 59

What is 'urban agglomeration'?

Answer 59

A densely populated region consisting of a central city and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs.

Question 60

Fill in the blank: '_________ refers to the systematic study of human behavior in relation to the environment.'

Answer 60

Environmental psychology

Question 61

What is 'land cover'?

Answer 61

The physical material at the surface of the earth, such as forests, grasslands, urban areas, and water bodies.

Question 62

What does 'urban form' refer to?

Answer 62

The physical characteristics of built environments in urban areas, including layout, density, and design.

Question 63

True or False: 'The term 'gentrification' has a negative connotation in most discussions.'

Answer 63

True

Question 64

What is 'cultural identity'?

Answer 64

The identity or feeling of belonging to a group based on shared culture, language, traditions, and values.

Question 65

What does 'urban planning' entail?

Answer 65

The technical and political process of designing and regulating land use in urban areas.

Question 66

Fill in the blank: '_________ refers to the physical and human aspects that characterize a specific area.'

Answer 66

Geography

Question 67

What is 'social geography'?

Answer 67

The study of the relationship between social phenomena and spatial structures.

Question 68

True or False: 'The term 'edge city' describes a suburban area with a high concentration of office and retail space.'

Answer 68

True

Question 69

What is 'urban renewal'?

Answer 69

The process of redeveloping and revitalizing urban areas that are declining or underused.

Question 70

Fill in the blank: '_________ is the study of how human activity affects the physical environment.'

Answer 70

Environmental geography

Question 71

What is the 'core-periphery model'?

Answer 71

A model that describes the spatial distribution of economic, political, and cultural power, with a core of developed regions and a periphery of less developed areas.

Question 72

What does 'demographic transition' describe?

Answer 72

The transition from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as a country develops.