AP Human Geography : Major Geographical Terminology

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Human Geography

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Example Questions

Example Question #471 : Ap Human Geography

What is the term for a country whose government is ruled by complete anarchy?

Possible Answers:

ruling state

misrepresented state

struggling state

failed state

Correct answer:

failed state

Explanation:

When a government falls and anarchy results, the country becomes known as a failed state.

Example Question #473 : Ap Human Geography

Which of the following is not part of the atmosphere?

Possible Answers:

stratosphere

mesophere

inosphere

troposphere

Correct answer:

inosphere

Explanation:

The troposhere, stratosphere, and mesophere are all parts of the atmosphere. The inosphere, however, is not.

 

Example Question #471 : Ap Human Geography

What is the usage of part of a river to grow and harvest sea-based animals called?

Possible Answers:

culture

water-based culture

aquaculture

 

basin

Correct answer:

aquaculture

 

Explanation:

The usage of a river or part of it to grow sea-based creatures and plant life is called aquaculture. It is used greatly in Japan.

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