AP® Human Geography
Unit 1 | Thinking Geographically
Unit 1 | Thinking Geographically
Geographers analyze spatial relationships and patterns to better understand the world and its complexities. Tools like maps, geographic data, and spatial thinking are used to explain how humans interact with and shape their environments.
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Spatial Concepts and Tobler's First Law
Spatial Concepts and Tobler's First Law
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What Can Maps Teach Us About Population Density?
What Can Maps Teach Us About Population Density?
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Identifying Maps and Regions
Identifying Maps and Regions
Unit 2 | Population and Migration Patterns and Processes
Unit 2 | Population and Migration Patterns and Processes
Population distribution and migration are influenced by social, economic, political, and environmental factors. These patterns impact resource use, cultural landscapes, and global interconnectedness.
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Physiological Density
Physiological Density
Causes and Consequences of Forced Migration
Causes and Consequences of Forced Migration
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Describing Push and Pull Factors Behind Migration
Describing Push and Pull Factors Behind Migration
The Dynamic DTM
The Dynamic DTM
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Factors Behind Population Change
Factors Behind Population Change
Unit 3 | Cultural Patterns and Processes
Unit 3 | Cultural Patterns and Processes
Cultural traits, such as language, religion, and customs, spread and adapt across places, shaping identities and landscapes. Cultural diffusion, globalization, and interaction create diverse and dynamic cultural expressions.
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Culture as a Force
Culture as a Force
Factors that Shape the Cultural Landscape
Factors that Shape the Cultural Landscape
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The Diffusion of Ethnic and Universalizing Religions
The Diffusion of Ethnic and Universalizing Religions
Languages and Dialects
Languages and Dialects
Unit 4 | Political Patterns and Processes
Unit 4 | Political Patterns and Processes
Political organization of space reflects how power is distributed and controlled at local, national, and global levels. Boundaries, governance, and conflicts shape political landscapes and influence international relations.
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Boundaries and Their Effects on the Cultural Landscape
Boundaries and Their Effects on the Cultural Landscape
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Naming Disputes on the High Seas
Naming Disputes on the High Seas
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The United Nations, 1945-Present
The United Nations, 1945-Present
Unit 5 | Agriculture and Rural Land-Use Patterns and Processes
Unit 5 | Agriculture and Rural Land-Use Patterns and Processes
Agricultural practices are shaped by physical geography, cultural traditions, and technological advances. Patterns of rural land use reflect economic systems, environmental impacts, and cultural preferences.
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The Effects of Commercial Agriculture
The Effects of Commercial Agriculture
Agricultural Revolutions Over Time
Agricultural Revolutions Over Time
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Explaining Agricultural Patterns in the United States
Explaining Agricultural Patterns in the United States
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Agricultural Belt
Agricultural Belt
Unit 6 | Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and Processes
Unit 6 | Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and Processes
Urban areas develop in response to economic, political, and social forces, creating complex spatial patterns. Land use in cities reflects planning, resource management, and societal needs.
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Infrastructure and the Balance of Power
Infrastructure and the Balance of Power
Challenges of Urbanization
Challenges of Urbanization
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Analyzing Site and Situation of Large Cities
Analyzing Site and Situation of Large Cities
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The Growth of Megacities
The Growth of Megacities
Unit 7 | Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes
Unit 7 | Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes
Economic activities and industrial development are influenced by access to resources, labor, and markets. Globalization, technology, and trade create uneven patterns of development and economic opportunity.
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The Interconnected Global Economy
The Interconnected Global Economy
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Patterns of Industrial and Economic Development
Patterns of Industrial and Economic Development
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Economic Indicators
Economic Indicators