AP Human Geography Unit 4 Key Term Quiz

What is the African Union?

• A union of European countries for economic growth

• A continental union of 55 African states for integration, peace, and security

• An organization for Asian economic development

• A global environmental protection agency

What does the term "Allegiance" refer to?

• A type of government system

• Loyalty or commitment to a group, country, or cause

• A geographical boundary

• A trade agreement

What is an Antecedent Boundary?

• A boundary created after significant settlement

• A boundary that existed before cultural landscape emerged

• A boundary that separates two oceans

• A boundary that is drawn for economic reasons

What is the Arctic Circle?

• A line marking the equator

• A parallel of latitude at approximately 66.5° north of the equator

• A boundary between two continents

• A line marking the southern boundary of the Antarctic region

What is the purpose of the Arctic Council?

• To promote global trade

• To coordinate military efforts in the Arctic

• To promote cooperation and sustainable development in the Arctic

• To establish new Arctic boundaries

What is ASEAN?

• An economic union of European countries

• A political and economic organization of Southeast Asian countries

• A military alliance in Asia

• A cultural exchange program

What defines an Autonomous Region?

• A region with no government

• A region within a state with a degree of self-governance

• A region that is completely independent

• A region that is part of multiple countries

What is a Buffer State?

• A large country with multiple borders

• A small neutral country between two hostile countries

• A state with no military forces

• A region with high economic growth

What is a Choke Point?

• A wide open area for trade

• A narrow geographic feature critical for movement of goods or military forces

• A type of economic policy

• A large body of water

What are Core Areas?

• Regions with the least political significance

• Central regions with the greatest political, economic, and cultural significance

• Areas with no economic activity

• Regions with the highest population density