AP®︎ Human Geography: Topic 1.1 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 1.1 of AP Human Geography – Introduction to Maps.
Questions List
Topic 1.1
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: IMP-1.A.3
What does a map scale represent?
What You’re Being Tested On:
Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® Human Geography Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.
Topic 1.1: Introduction to Maps
Learning Objective: IMP-1.A
Identify types of maps, the types of information presented in maps, and different kinds of spatial patterns and relationships portrayed in maps.
Essential Knowledge: IMP-1.A.1
Types of maps include reference maps and thematic maps.
Essential Knowledge: IMP-1.A.2
Types of spatial patterns represented on maps include absolute and relative distance and direction, clustering, dispersal, and elevation.
Essential Knowledge: IMP-1.A.3
All maps are selective in information; map projections inevitably distort spatial relationships in shape, area, distance, and direction.
