AP Human Geography

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About the Course

Immerse yourself in AP Human Geography by investigating population trends, exploring diverse cultural landscapes, and identifying spatial patterns across various scales. From bustling cities to rural areas, you’ll embark on a journey of discovery as you examine the diverse interactions that people have with the environment.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Connecting geographic concepts and processes to real-life scenarios

  • Understanding information shown in maps, tables, charts, graphs, infographics, images, and landscapes

  • Seeing patterns and trends in data and in visual sources such as maps and drawing conclusions from them

  • Understanding spatial relationships using geographic scales

Equivalency and Prerequisites

College Course Equivalent

An introductory college-level course in human geography

Recommended Prerequisites

None

Exam Date

Tue, May 6, 2025

8 AM Local

AP Human Geography Exam

This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Human Geography Exam.

About the Units

The course content outlined below is organized into commonly taught units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. Your teacher may choose to organize the course content differently based on local priorities and preferences.

Course Content

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