2010年AP人文地理简答题真题+答案+PDF下载
1. According to Alfred Weber’s theory of industrial location, three factors determine the location of a manufacturing plant: the location of raw materials, the location of the market, and transportation costs.
A. Using an example of a specific industry other than the one portrayed on the map above, explain under what conditions an industry would locate near the market.
B. Using an example of a specific industry other than the one portrayed on the map above, explain under what conditions an industry would locate near raw materials.
C. Using the map above and Weberian theory, explain the geography of ethanol plants in the United States.
2. Since 1950 many states have faced challenges in developing a strong national identity.
A. Using contemporary examples, explain how each of the following has contributed to the development of national identity and the strengthening of a state.
1. Economic development
2. Relocation of a state’s capital (since 1950)
B. Using contemporary examples, explain how each of the following may detract from the development of national identity and weaken a state.
1. Ethnicity
2. Transportation infrastructure
3. The population pyramids above represent two countries at different stages of the demographic transition and economic development.
A. Explain the demographic characteristics of each country above with respect to the demographic transition model.
B. Discuss ONE positive impact of EACH country’s population structure on its economic development.
C. Discuss ONE negative impact of EACH country’s population structure on its economic development.
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