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    CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction: The 5-Step Program STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program 1 What You Need to Know About the AP Human Geography Exam The Basics About the AP Human Geography Exam 2 How to Plan Your Time Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Human Geography Exam Plan A: You Have a Year to Review Plan B: You Have One Semester to Review Plan C: You Have Six Weeks to Review STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness 3 Take a Diagnostic Exam How to Take the Diagnostic Exam Diagnostic Test Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions Section II: Free-Response Questions Answer Key: Section I (Multiple-Choice Questions) Explanations for Section I (Multiple-Choice Questions) Explanations for Section II (Free-Response Questions) STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success 4 Tips for Taking the Multiple-Choice Section of the Exam

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    Introduction How to Attack the Test 5 Tips for Taking the Free-Response Section of the Exam Introduction What Types of Questions Are There? Develop a Strategy STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High 6 Thinking Geographically Introduction Geography as a Field of Inquiry Core Geographic Concepts Key Geographic Skills Maps and Models New Geographic Technologies Spatial Behavior and Interaction Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Geography Skills Practice 7 Population and Migration Patterns and Processes Introduction Population Density, Distribution, Composition, and Scale Population Growth and Decline Patterns of Population Population Movement Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Geography Skills Practice 8 Cultural Patterns and Processes Introduction Cultural Concepts Cultural Differences

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    Language Ethnicity Gender Roles Popular and Folk Culture Cultural Landscapes and Identity Symbolic Landscapes and Sense of Place Impact of Culture on the Environment Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Geography Skills Practice 9 Political Patterns and Processes Introduction The Concept of Territoriality Boundaries and Their Influence Evolution of the Contemporary Political Pattern Challenges to the Contemporary Political-Territorial World Order Sovereignty, Fragmentation, Unification, and Alliance The Law of the Sea Geography of Representation Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Geography Skills Practice 10 Agricultural and Rural Land-Use Patterns and Processes Introduction Development and Diffusion of Agriculture Major Agricultural Production Regions Rural Land-Use and Settlement Patterns Modern Commercial Agriculture Organic Farming and Local Food Production Environmental Impacts of Agriculture Rapid Review

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    Review Questions Answers and Explanations Geography Skills Practice 11 Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and Processes Introduction Nature and Function of Cities Origin and Evolution of Cities Global Cities and Megacities Suburbanization and Edge Cities Systems of Urban Settlements Models of Urban Land Use in the United States Models of Urban Land Use in Other World Regions The Urban Economy Urban Housing Urban Planning and Design Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations Geography Skills Practice 12 Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes Introduction Industrialization and Development Women in Development The Role of Natural Resources Economic Activities Theories of Economic Development Location of Industrial Development Growth and Diffusion of Industrialization Contemporary Patterns and Impacts of Industrialization and Development Rapid Review Review Questions Answers and Explanations

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    Geography Skills Practice STEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence Practice Exam 1 How to Take the Practice Exam Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions Section II: Free-Response Questions Answer Key: Section I (Multiple-Choice Questions) Explanations for Section I (Multiple-Choice Questions) Explanations for Section II (Free-Response Questions) Practice Exam 2 How to Take the Practice Exam Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions Section II: Free-Response Questions Answer Key: Section I (Multiple-Choice Questions) Explanations for Section I (Multiple-Choice Questions) Explanations for Section II (Free-Response Questions) Practice Exam 3 How to Take the Practice Exam Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions Section II: Free-Response Questions Answer Key: Section I (Multiple-Choice Questions) Explanations for Section I (Multiple-Choice Questions) Explanations for Section II (Free-Response Questions) Appendixes Glossary Key Geographic Models and Their Creators Recommended Reading Useful Websites Credits

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    PREFACE Welcome to the wonderful adventure of Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography! AP Human Geography is the study of the world and its inhabitants in spatial terms. In your AP class, you have examined the world’s cultures, economic and urban systems, political organization, and other aspects of human geography. It may seem to be a daunting task to review all those models, important concepts, and systems, but don’t despair! This review guide will give you a chance to undertake a solid review of AP Human Geography, as well as train you in valuable test-taking strategies. This study guide will help you plan your review strategy for the AP Human Geography exam. Various review plans are outlined so you can choose the one that best meets your needs. Test-taking skills are also taught in this guide so you can approach the AP Human Geography exam with confidence! Turn to the Introduction to learn about the 5-step study program and how it can help you to organize your exam preparation.

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