AP Human Geography

Advanced Placement Human Geography exploring spatial relationships and human-environment interactions.

Practical Applications

Interpreting Demographic Data

Reading Population Numbers

Demographic data includes statistics about populations, like age, gender, and growth rates. Understanding this data helps us make decisions about schools, healthcare, and more.

Types of Data

  • Census: Official count of a population.
  • Birth and death rates: Track how populations change over time.

Applying the Data

  • Governments use demographic data to plan services.
  • Businesses study population trends to choose new store locations.

Skills for Success

Learning to read graphs, charts, and maps makes you a better geographer!

Examples

  • Using census data to decide where to build new schools.

  • Analyzing age group charts to predict future job needs.