1. AP Human Geography FRQs
HOW TO ANSWER
AP Human Geography FRQs

2. BASICS!!
You should NOT write introductory paragraphs, restate the question or develop a thesis
These techniques take up valuable time from making good geographic arguments
You are only being asked to answer the question using cogent (to the point; relevant) constructs
You must write in a process-oriented style, which speaks to the main ideas of the question
Most students who have trouble on the exam simply do not answer the question which has been posed
Writing style is simply NOT an issue
In short, you should get to the point of the question and supply appropriate content with proper examples

3. Additional pointers to students:
It is easier to read an answer which is labeled with A, B, C, etc. as was the question.
Readers like papers free of introductory paragraphs and restated questions.
Readers will try to give credit where possible.
If you forget something, put it at the bottom of
your answer and write, “this goes with part B.”
Write only about information which will answer the question.
Make your comments and stop. There is no need for a closing paragraph.

4. FRQ’s are generally designed to test your geographic knowledge through critical thinking
Each of the three questions will test your knowledge in different ways:
Definition with specific explanations and examples
Connection to case study, scenario, actual situation, etc.
Synthesis/critical thinking question