AP Human Geo Midterm

Front

Which statement about the Robinson projection is correct?

Back

It is more accurate than the Mercator projection in showing the sizes of countries in higher latitudes.

Front

Characteristic of the Mercator projection?

Back

The size and shape of countries in the higher latitudes are greatly exaggerated.

Front

What is the primary assumption of environmental determinism?

Back

The physical environment controls human culture.

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Back

An increase in the acreage of coastal land, which will be added to navigational charts for shipping

Front

Window screen, green roofs, photovoltaics, breezeways, pilings: What concept do these terms illustrate?

Back

Architectural adaptations to the natural environment

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Back

A government agency seeking to promote equal opportunities across ethnicities

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Back

Zip code

Front

According to the theory of environmental determinism, which areas would have the most productive settlements? Options: Tropical regions, Temperate regions, Mountainous regions, Arctic regions, Arid regions

Back

Temperate regions

Front

A straight line on a navigation map using the Mercator projection represents

Back

A line of constant compass bearing

Front

A formal region defines an area in which

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there is uniformity in one or more physical or human characteristics