AP Human Geography Review Guide

Exam Date and Arrival Requirements: - The AP Human Geography Exam is scheduled for $\text{May 5th}$ at $8:00\,\text{am}$ . - Students are required to arrive by $7:30\,\text{am}$ .
Exam Format and Equipment: - The examination is strictly DIGITAL. - Students must bring a fully CHARGED Chromebook to sit for the exam.
Preparation Disclaimer: - The course materials explicitly state that not everything was covered in class. - It is noted that this is acceptable (OK), as students historically score well every year without having covered every single detail of the curriculum.
Review Resources and Methods: - Review types are organized by unit and learning tool. - Tools include content-based reviews and skill/question practice. - Resources indicated are intended for both in-class use and independent study at home.

Comprehensive Study Guides: - Fiveable (Unit $1$ ).
Video Review Resources: - Heimler’s History: Unit $1$ Full Review.
Individual Topic Breakdown: - Topic $1$ : Introduction to MAPS. - Topic $2$ : How Geographic Data is collected. - Topic $3$ : The Power of Geographic Data. - Topic $4$ : Spatial Concepts. - Topic $5$ : Human Environmental Interaction. - Topic $6$ : Scales of Analysis. - Topic $7$ : Regional Analysis.
Interactive Learning and Gamification: - Gimkit: Thinking Geographically. - Quizlets: Chapter $1$ and Chapter $2$ .

Comprehensive Study Guides: - Fiveable (Unit $2$ ).
Video Review Resources: - Heimler’s History: Unit $2$ Full Review.
Individual Topic Breakdown: - Topic $1$ : Population Distribution & Density. - Topic $2$ : Consequences of Population Distribution. - Topic $3$ : Population Composition (Population Pyramids). - Topic $4$ : Rate of Natural Increase & Population Dynamics. - Topic $5$ : The Demographic Transition Model. - Topic $6$ : Malthusian Theory. - Topic $7$ : Population Policies. - Topic $8$ : Women and Demographic Change. - Topic $9$ : Aging Populations. - Topic $10$ : Causes of Migration. - Topic $11$ : Forced & Voluntary Migration. - Topic $12$ : Effects of Migration.
Interactive Learning and Gamification: - Gimkit: Population & Migration. - Quizlets: Chapter $3$ and Chapter $4$ .

Comprehensive Study Guides: - Fiveable (Unit $3$ ).
Video Review Resources: - Heimler’s History: Unit $3$ Full Review.
Individual Topic Breakdown: - Topic $1$ : Introduction to Culture. - Topic $2$ : Understanding Cultural Landscapes. - Topic $3$ : Understanding Cultural Patterns. - Topic $4$ : Types of Cultural Diffusion. - Topic $5$ : Historical Causes of Diffusion. - Topic $6$ : Contemporary Causes of Diffusion. - Topic $7$ : How Languages & Religions Diffuse. - Topic $8$ : Four Effects of Diffusion.
Interactive Learning and Gamification: - Gimkit: Culture.

Comprehensive Study Guides: - Fiveable (Unit $4$ ).
Video Review Resources: - Mr. Sinn: Unit $4$ Full Review.
Individual Topic Breakdown: - Topic $1$ : Intro to Political Geography. - Topic $2$ : Political Processes that Shaped the World. - Topic $3$ : Territoriality & Political Power. - Topic $4$ : How Political Boundaries are Made. - Topic $5$ : The Function of Political Boundaries. - Topic $6$ : Gerrymandering Explained. - Topic $7$ : Federal and Unitary States. - Topic $8$ : Devolutionary Factors. - Topic $9$ : Challenges to State Sovereignty. - Topic $10$ : Consequences to Centripetal & Centrifugal Forces.
Interactive Learning and Gamification: - Gimkit: Political Geography.

Comprehensive Study Guides: - Fiveable (Unit $5$ ).
Video Review Resources: - Mr. Sinn: Unit $5$ Review.
Individual Topic Breakdown: - Topic $1$ : Intensive v. Extensive Ag. - Topic $2$ : Settlement Patterns & Survey Methods. - Topic $3$ : First Ag. Revolution & Ag. Hearths. - Topic $4$ : Second Ag. Revolution. - Topic $5$ : Green Revolution. - Topic $6$ : Commercial & Subsistence Ag. - Topic $7$ : Ag. Commodity Chains. - Topic $8$ : Von Thunen. - Topic $9$ : Global Food Supply Chain. - Topic $10$ : Consequences of Ag. Practices. - Topic $11$ : Challenges of Modern Ag. - Topic $12$ : Women in Ag. and the Informal Economy.
Interactive Learning and Gamification: - Gimkit: Agriculture.

Comprehensive Study Guides: - Fiveable (Unit $6$ ).
Individual Topic Breakdown: - Topic $1$ : Origins & Influences of Urbanization. - Topic $2$ : Urban Settlements Around the World. - Topic $3$ : World Cities & Hierarchical Diffusion. - Topic $4$ : Central Place Theory & Urban Hierarchy. - Topic $5$ : Urban Models. - Topic $6$ : Urban Density & Land Use Patterns. - Topic $7$ : Infrastructure & Urban Areas. - Topic $8$ : Sustainable Urban Practices. - Topic $9$ : Types of Urban Data. - Topic $10$ : Impact of Segregation. - Topic $11$ : Challenges of Urban Sustainability.
Interactive Learning and Gamification: - Gimkit: Cities.

Comprehensive Study Guides: - Fiveable (Unit $7$ ).
Individual Topic Breakdown: - Topic $1$ : Industrial Revolution and Geographic Development. - Topic $2$ : $5$ Economic Sectors AND Weber's Least Cost Theory. - Topic $3$ : Understanding Social and Economic Measures of Development. - Topic $4$ : Microfinancing and the Global Gender Gap. - Topic $5$ : Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth AND Wallerstein's World Theory. - Topic $6$ : Neoliberal Policies, Globalization, & Trade. - Topic $7$ : Globalization, Multiplier Effect, & a Changing World. - Topic $8$ : Sustainable Development.
Interactive Learning and Gamification: - Gimkit: Development, Industry.

Whole Course Review (Optional/Independent Study): - Video Review: Mr. Sinn: Full Review of Units $1-7$ . - Online Games: Gimkit: Big Exam Review (includes all units). - Quizlet: Models and Theories Quizlet.
Practice Assessments: - Practice Quizzes are available on AP Classroom for student use.