AP Human Geography Practice Exam - Question List

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11. When the warm ocean current El Niño replaces the cooler Peruvian, or Humboldt, current along the coast of Peru, the supplies of anchovies on which sea birds feed decrease. As a result, the number of sea birds roosting on the coastal islands decreases.In Peru, the developments described have an impact on?
  1. the money earned from tourists who visit its beaches
  2. the ability of ships to dock at its ports
  3. warm weather in coastal areas
  4. the export of anchovies
12. Which of the following groups of countries falls within a tropical climate zone?
  1. Bolivia, Syria, New Zealand
  2. Morocco, Uruguay, Japan
  3. Indonesia, Panama, Uganda
  4. Turkey, Portugal, Vietnam
13. Which of the following provinces or territories in Canada is NOT accessible by a major highway?
  1. Northwest Territories
  2. New Brunswick
  3. Yukon Territory
  4. Quebec
14. What physical feature separates European Russia from Siberia?
  1. Ural Mountains
  2. Central Siberian Plateau
  3. Caspian Sea
  4. Volga River
15. Many people in the Caribbean region are of West African descent. Which of the following is the best explanation for this?
  1. Rapid urbanization
  2. The use of slaves in plantation agriculture
  3. Religious persecution in the countries of origin
  4. Economic opportunity in the Caribbean region

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