AP Human Geography
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2025-2026
Final Exam Questions with
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,absolute location The actual space a place occupies on Earth's surface
acculturation The change that occurs within a culture when it adopts a practice from another
culture
agglomeration effects The cost advantages (external economies) for an individual company gained by
locating near similar industries or companies
agribusiness Commercial agriculture in which large corporations own and operate various steps
in the production process with an emphasis on profit
agricultural density The number of people living in rural areas per unit of agricultural land
alliance An association among countries for the purpose of mutual defense or trade
animism The belief that spirits (including ancestral) live within objects such as animals,
rivers, rocks, trees, and mountains
antecedent boundary A boundary placed before the cultural landscape was developed
artifact Tangible pieces of material culture
assimilation The process in which immigrants become totally integrated into the host culture
, backwash effect The negative impact to the peripheral region sometimes caused by increased flows
of labor and capital into a nearby high-growth region
basic sector Goods and services produced for individuals outside the urban work area
bid rent curve The concept that the concentric circles in Burgess's concentric zone model are
based on the amount people are willing to pay for land in each zone
biotechnology The application of scientific techniques to modify and improve plants, animals, and
microorganisms to enhance their value
built environment The material culture of an environment
carrying capacity The number of people an area can support on a sustained basis
central business district (CBD) The business area found at the center of every older central city and urban area
central place theory A theory developed by Walter Christaller that states that cities exist for economic
reasons and that people gather in cities to share goods and ideas
centrifugal force A strong, divisive force, such as religious differences or a weak communication
systems, at work in a country
centripetal force A strong, unifying force, such as a charismatic leader or nationalism, at work in a
country
chain migration The part of a migrant flow (usually relatives and friends) that follows former migrants
to an area
channelized migration Repetitive pattern of migration not linked to family or ethnicity (senior citizens
moving to the Sun Belt)
charter group The first group of settlers to establish a new and lasting culture and society is an
area
compact state A state that is basically round in shape, such as Poland or Bhutan)
colonialism A system in which a country declares control over a territory or people outside its
own boundaries, usually for economic purposes
Exam Review Flashcards
2025-2026
Final Exam Questions with
Verified Answers | Grade A+ |
New Version
,absolute location The actual space a place occupies on Earth's surface
acculturation The change that occurs within a culture when it adopts a practice from another
culture
agglomeration effects The cost advantages (external economies) for an individual company gained by
locating near similar industries or companies
agribusiness Commercial agriculture in which large corporations own and operate various steps
in the production process with an emphasis on profit
agricultural density The number of people living in rural areas per unit of agricultural land
alliance An association among countries for the purpose of mutual defense or trade
animism The belief that spirits (including ancestral) live within objects such as animals,
rivers, rocks, trees, and mountains
antecedent boundary A boundary placed before the cultural landscape was developed
artifact Tangible pieces of material culture
assimilation The process in which immigrants become totally integrated into the host culture
, backwash effect The negative impact to the peripheral region sometimes caused by increased flows
of labor and capital into a nearby high-growth region
basic sector Goods and services produced for individuals outside the urban work area
bid rent curve The concept that the concentric circles in Burgess's concentric zone model are
based on the amount people are willing to pay for land in each zone
biotechnology The application of scientific techniques to modify and improve plants, animals, and
microorganisms to enhance their value
built environment The material culture of an environment
carrying capacity The number of people an area can support on a sustained basis
central business district (CBD) The business area found at the center of every older central city and urban area
central place theory A theory developed by Walter Christaller that states that cities exist for economic
reasons and that people gather in cities to share goods and ideas
centrifugal force A strong, divisive force, such as religious differences or a weak communication
systems, at work in a country
centripetal force A strong, unifying force, such as a charismatic leader or nationalism, at work in a
country
chain migration The part of a migrant flow (usually relatives and friends) that follows former migrants
to an area
channelized migration Repetitive pattern of migration not linked to family or ethnicity (senior citizens
moving to the Sun Belt)
charter group The first group of settlers to establish a new and lasting culture and society is an
area
compact state A state that is basically round in shape, such as Poland or Bhutan)
colonialism A system in which a country declares control over a territory or people outside its
own boundaries, usually for economic purposes
