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AP Human Geography Practice Exam - Question List

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31. In the mid-nineteenth century, before railroads were constructed, people in the United States transported commercial materials, such as timber and coal, over long distances primarily by means of
  1. rivers and canals
  2. turnpikes and freeways
  3. pack horses and mule trains
  4. ox carts and Conestoga wagons
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32. The major areas of wheat production in the world are the central United States and Canada, Ukraine, south central Australia, and the pampas of Argentina. What is the characteristic shared by these areas that explains their role in wheat production?
  1. All have rainy, damp climates.
  2. All are near sea coasts.
  3. All are plains.
  4. All are in highland regions.
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33. Under which of the following circumstances would you be most likely to find snow in equatorial regions?
  1. In areas below sea level
  2. In areas at high latitudes
  3. In areas at high elevations
  4. In winter
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34. Which group of countries is crossed by the equator?
  1. Mexico, Nigeria, India
  2. Chile, Zimbabwe, Papua New Guinea
  3. Venezuela, Angola, the Philippines
  4. Brazil, Kenya, Indonesia
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35. The main physical barrier facing a traveler going overland from Paris to Rome is the
  1. Massif Central
  2. Alps
  3. Mediterranean Sea
  4. Rhone River
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