AP®︎ Human Geography: Topic 2.1 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 2.1 of AP Human Geography – Population Distribution.
Questions List
Topic 2.1
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: PSO-2.A
What is the approximate current global population?
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 2.1: Population Distribution
Learning Objective: PSO-2.A
Identify the factors that influence the distribution of human populations at different scales.
Essential Knowledge: PSO-2.A.1
Physical factors (e.g., climate, landforms, water bodies) and human factors (e.g., culture, economics, history, politics) influence the distribution of population.
Essential Knowledge: PSO-2.A.2
Factors that illustrate patterns of population distribution vary according to the scale of analysis.
Learning Objective: PSO-2.B
Define methods geographers use to calculate population density.
Essential Knowledge: PSO-2.B.1
The three methods for calculating population density are arithmetic, physiological, and agricultural.
Learning Objective: PSO-2.C
Explain the differences between and the impact of methods used to calculate population density.
Essential Knowledge: PSO-2.C.1
The method used to calculate population density reveals different information about the pressure the population exerts on the land.
