AP Human Geography Unit 5 Practice Test: Agriculture and Rural Land Use

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In a humid, monsoon climate with dense rural populations, which type of agriculture is most common?

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A farm on expensive land near a large city grows fresh vegetables using greenhouses, many workers and lots of fertiliser on a small area. This farm is best described as:

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On a map of rural Ohio, roads and property lines form a regular grid of square-mile sections. Which survey system produced this pattern?

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Along a river in Louisiana, farms are narrow strips that run back from the riverbank so that each farm has access to the water. This is an example of:

Topic 5.3 · Concept check

Which region is widely recognised as a hearth of the first agricultural revolution, where wheat and barley were domesticated?

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After 1492, maize and potatoes spread from the Americas to Europe and Africa, while wheat, cattle and horses spread to the Americas. This exchange is known as:

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Which change is most closely associated with the Second Agricultural Revolution?

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Which was a major positive effect of the Green Revolution in countries such as India and Mexico?

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Critics argue that the Green Revolution increased inequality in some rural areas. Which explanation best supports this criticism?

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In the dry interior of Mongolia, families move their herds of sheep, goats and horses between seasonal pastures. Which agricultural type does this describe?

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Which crops are typical of Mediterranean agriculture, found in regions with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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A large company owns farms, processing plants and supermarket brands, and controls each step from seed to store. This structure is an example of:

Topic 5.7 · Data analysis

Which statement correctly compares farms J and K?

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In von Thünen's model, which land use is located closest to the central market?

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In von Thünen's original model, why was forestry placed in the second ring, close to the city?

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Coffee grown on small farms in Ethiopia is sold through exporters and roasting companies to cafes in Europe and North America. This chain best illustrates:

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What is the main goal of fair-trade certification for crops such as cocoa?

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Years of irrigation in a hot, dry region leave white salt crusts on fields and lower crop yields. This environmental consequence is:

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A low-income urban neighbourhood has no supermarket within walking distance, and residents rely on convenience stores that sell little fresh food. This area is an example of:

Topic 5.12 · Data analysis

Which conclusion about women in agriculture in Country W is best supported by the data?

Topic 5.10 · Data analysis

Which process do the data most likely show?