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AP Human Geography Past Papers & Drilling: Population, Migration, Culture, Urban
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Written to the College Board exam format: Section I multiple choice, 60 questions, 1 h, 50% (about 30-40% referencing stimulus); Section II free response, 3 questions, 1 h 15 min, 50%. This drilling mock demonstrates 4 free-response questions (population, migration, culture, urban) with answers and techniques.
What is in the AP Human Geography exam?
Direct answer: multiple choice, 60 questions, 1 h, 50%; free response, 3 questions, 1 h 15 min, 50%.
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section II (Free Response) | 3 questions, scenario-based | 50% | 1 h 15 min |
| Section I (Multiple Choice) | 60 questions, 30-40% stimulus | 50% | 1 h |
AP Human Geography drilling technique: free responses need definition, example and geographic concept. 60 multiple choice in 1 h is about 1 minute each – judge quickly.
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the College Board AP Human Geography format and the answers are our own, not College Board past papers or marking references.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section II (Free Response) | 50% | about 25 min per question | definition + example + concept |
| Section I (Multiple Choice) | 50% | about 1 min per question | eliminate clearly wrong options |
How many stages does the Demographic Transition Model have?
Direct answer: four.
Free-response drilling (4 demonstrated)
Demonstrates the demographic transition, push-pull factors, cultural diffusion and urban models.
Question 1 (10 marks)
Describe the four stages of the Demographic Transition Model.
Question 2 (10 marks)
Explain push and pull factors in migration, with an example of each.
Question 3 (10 marks)
Explain cultural diffusion and give an example.
Question 4 (10 marks)
Name one urban model (e.g. concentric zone, sector, multiple nuclei) and describe its basic structure.
What are push and pull factors in migration?
Direct answer: push factors drive people away (war, unemployment); pull factors attract them (jobs, standard of living).
Answers and marks per question
Question 1
(1) High birth and death rates, stable population (3). (2) Death rate falls first, rapid growth (3). (3) Birth rate falls, growth slows (2). (4) Low birth and death rates, stable population (2).
Question 2
Push factors drive people away, e.g. war, unemployment (5); pull factors attract them, e.g. jobs, a higher standard of living (5).
Question 3
Cultural diffusion is the spread of a cultural trait from one place to another (4); e.g. the global spread of English or a cuisine (6).
Question 4
The concentric zone model (Burgess): rings outward from the CBD – transition zone, working-class housing, better housing, commuter zone (10).
What is cultural diffusion?
Direct answer: the spread of a cultural trait from one place to another.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTM stages | Death rate falls later | Stage 2: death rate falls first | death falls first -> rapid growth |
| Push/pull mixed | Jobs as push | Jobs are a pull factor | push=war/unemployment, pull=jobs |
| Diffusion direction | Culture just exists | It spreads from place to place | one place -> another |
How to use this paper
First drill: all 4 questions with no references.
Mark it: check definitions, examples and concepts.
Second drill: redo three to seven days later, aiming for a faster finish.
What should I do after drilling this paper?
Direct answer: log questions with wrong definitions or examples; redo in three to seven days; and drill the multiple choice.
FAQ
Is this a College Board past paper?
No. The questions and answers are TutorZone originals, not College Board past papers or marking references.
What does AP Human Geography test?
Multiple choice 60 questions, 1 h, 50%; free response 3 questions, 1 h 15 min, 50%.
How many stages does the Demographic Transition Model have?
Four.
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| College Board AP Human Geography exam page | Confirm the format and question counts |
| https://www.tutorzone.com.hk/en-ap-world-history-mock-2027/ | AP World History drilling mock |
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