The following questions have been asked by the College Board on previous AP Human Geography Exams.
Remember that the questions, scoring guidelines, statistics, student performance Q&As, sample responses, and score distributions can be found on the AP Human Geography Exam Page
Remember that the questions, scoring guidelines, statistics, student performance Q&As, sample responses, and score distributions can be found on the AP Human Geography Exam Page
Questions & Scoring Guidelines
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Concepts
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Nation, State, & Nation-state. Late 20th century examples from Europe & the Middle-East. Conflicts due to the pursuit of the nation-state ideal in those regions.
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Supranationalism & Devolution. Global examples. Changes within Europe due to both forces.
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Centripetal & Centrifugal Forces in South Asia.
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Challenges facing strong national identity since 1950. Role of economic development & relocation of a capital city in strengthening state identity. Role of ethnicity & transportation infrastructure in detracting from state identity.
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Walls and barriers of the 20th & 21st centuries. Social/political, economic, & environmental consequences of these walls.
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Reasons for Muslim immigration to Europe. Impacts on European countries' urban spatial organization, population structure, & social relations.
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African borders & the legacy of colonialism. Superimposed boundaries & their political/cultural consequences. Challenges facing landlocked African states.
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Gerrymandering & redistricting. Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. The relationship between the census & redistricting. Political consequences of redistricting.
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Unitary vs Federal states. Positive and negative impacts of a unitary system. Reasons for federal governance.
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2019 FRQ #3 Question - Set 1
2019 FRQ #3 Scoring Guide/Rubric - Set 1
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Devolutionary forces in Spain and NIgeria. The role of culture, economics, physical geography, and territory size on devolution. Political impacts of devolution.
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European border changes 1980-2013. The role of nationalism in eliminating and creating borders. The role of supranationalism on border functions.
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