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Welcome to the 2010-2011 version of AP Human Geography - 1st and 7th periods.

The material covered on the AP exam is divided into thematic units. Each of the units has a model(s) associated with it. These models work in an ideal world, but rarely work to perfection in the real world. However, to assist in the explanation of spatial patterns, models are necessary in interpreting the world.

Unit 1 - Geography: Its Nature and Perspective (History and Maps) Unit 2 - Population Unit 3 - Cultural Patterns and Processes (Cultural Geography) Unit 4 - Political Organization of Space (Geopolitics) Unit 5 - Agriculture and Rural Land Use Unit 6 - Industrialization and Economic Development Unit 7 - Cities and Urban Land Use (Urbanization)
 * __We will be covering 7 units:__**

Test Date: Friday May 13 @ 8:00AM
 * __About the AP Test__**

Multiple Choice - 75 Questions, 60 minutes (50% of test grade) The 75 multiple choice questions are drawn from the seven thematic areas and cover the entire course. Questions reflect varying levels of difficulty, and the levels are mixed throughout the questions. Some questions will contain visual materials such as maps, charts, graphs, illustrations, and pictures.

Free-Response Questions - 3 Questions, 75 minutes (50% of test grade) There are 3 free-response questions on the exam. Pacing in critical and it is up to you to budget your time accordingly. Because not all testing locations have clocks, make sure to have a watch with no sound. Many of the questions involve the interpretation of a map or pictures, which contain information about the place in question.

Your AP exam score will be available in July and will be in the format of a scale of 1 through 5. Each college department sets its own AP policy, however, grades of 3, 4, and 5 are generally accepted at the majority of American colleges and universities. (Scale Score/Recommendation) 5/Extremely well qualified 4/Well qualified 3/Qualified 2/Possibly qualified 1/No recommendation