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Ap Human Geo Free-Response Question Unit 1

The document is a practice free response question from an AP Human Geography exam. It contains a thematic map showing the ranges and population densities of crocodilian species around the world. The questions ask the student to define thematic map, identify the map types used, describe the regions on the map and distributions of alligators and crocodiles, and explain potential human impacts and ways the map could be incomplete.

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Ap Human Geo Free-Response Question Unit 1

The document is a practice free response question from an AP Human Geography exam. It contains a thematic map showing the ranges and population densities of crocodilian species around the world. The questions ask the student to define thematic map, identify the map types used, describe the regions on the map and distributions of alligators and crocodiles, and explain potential human impacts and ways the map could be incomplete.

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AP HUMAN GEO FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION UNIT 1

Answer the following Free Response Question in complete sentences. You must provide specific
examples to support your responses.

Source: National Geographic (https://www.nationalgeographic.org/maps/crocodilian-ranges/)

1. The ranges of specific crocodilian species, as well as their population densities, are
represented in this map from National Geographic. Alligator species have a range mostly
in the Americas, while crocodile species have ranges in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
A. Define thematic map.
B. Identify the types of thematic maps represented on the figure above.
C. Describe the type of regions represented on the map above.
D. Describe the distribution of alligators in the world.
E. Describe the distribution of crocodiles in the world.
F. Explain one impact human activity might have on alligator habitats.

AP Human Geography, Unit 1 Sinclair UHS, Tucson AZ 2020


G. Explain one way this map is incomplete or misleading.

AP Human Geography, Unit 1 Sinclair UHS, Tucson AZ 2020


Unit 1 Practice FRQ Rubric
1. The ranges of specific crocodilian species, as well as their population densities, Total:
are represented in this map from National Geographic. Alligator species have a 7
range mostly in the Americas, while crocodile species have ranges in Africa, points
Asia, and Australia.
A. Define thematic map. 1
point
 Thematic maps communicate or show data
 Thematic maps display the same geographical or political data shown on
general maps as a base layer but then map some physical, economic, or
cultural phenomenon or top of that base layer
 Map that zeroes in on one feature such as climate, city, or size.
B. Identify the types of thematic maps represented on the figure above. 1
point
 Choropleth and Proportional (or Graduated) Symbol Map
C. Describe the type of regions represented on the map above. 1
point
 Formal Region (Also known as uniform, or homogenous regions)
 Shares a distinctive and measurable characteristic, in this case the
distribution of crocodilian species.
D. Describe the distribution of alligators in the world. 1
point
 Clustered, or high density, or high concentration in the Americas
 Small population in eastern China
*Must use correct geographic terms referring to world regions and distribution.
E. Describe the distribution of crocodiles in the world. 1
point
 Clustered, or high density, or high concentration in Sub-Saharan Africa,
South Asia, Southeast asia, Northern Australia
 Small population in Central America
* Must use correct geographic terms referring to world regions and distribution.
F. Explain one impact human activity might have on alligator habitats. 1
point
 Habitat loss and fragmentation: due to economic activity (agriculture,
damming of waterways, urbanization)
 Pollution: causes loss of prey, lower rates of reproduction, destruction
of nests
 Hunting: for meat or skin
 Fishing: loss of animal life due to nets
G. Explain one way this map is incomplete or misleading. 1
point

AP Human Geography, Unit 1 Sinclair UHS, Tucson AZ 2020


 Does not show which species are most at risk
 Does not show human encroachment onto territory
 Creates illusion that species is evenly distributed throughout the colored
region
 Perhaps better represented by dot distribution
 Perhaps use different shades of red/blue to indicate the distribution of
specific alligator/crocodile species

AP Human Geography, Unit 1 Sinclair UHS, Tucson AZ 2020

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