AP Human Geography : Indentifying Major World Regions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Human Geography

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Indentifying Major World Regions

All of the following are major deserts except __________.

Possible Answers:

Sahara

Arabian

Khanhill 

Gobi

Correct answer:

Khanhill 

Explanation:

The Khanhill Desert does not exist. However, the Gobi, Arabian, and Sahara desert are all major deserts.

Example Question #12 : Indentifying Major World Regions

Which of the following is not an ocean?

Possible Answers:

Atlantic

Indian

Mediterranean

Pacific

Correct answer:

Mediterranean

Explanation:

The Mediterranean is not considered one of the five oceans of the world. Rather, the oceans are the Atlantic, the Indian, the Pacific, the Arctic, and Southern.

Example Question #13 : Indentifying Major World Regions

What ocean surrounds Antarctica?

Possible Answers:

Indian

 

Arctic

Southern

Atlantic

 

Correct answer:

Southern

Explanation:

The Southern Ocean, sometimes referred to as the Antarctic Ocean, surrounds Antarctica. 

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