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AP® Human Geography 2022 Scoring Guidelines (D) Explain ONE positive health effect likely to result from improved access to electricity in urban areas. 1 point . Accept one of the following: • D1. People can use air conditioners and/or electric fans and/or heaters, thus lessening the risk of heat or cold-related illnesses. • D2.
Air quality: Degradation from spraying agricultural chemicals (herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers), vehicle exhaust, and dust: Water quality: Downstream effects of water diversion, increased sedimentation, and chemical pollution; dead-zones in lakes and oceans at or near the mouths of rivers.
Ease of accessibility to services, recreation, jobs. Less travel time or cost (e.g., reduced need for car ownership), increased personal time and discretionary income. Increased social interaction, or increased sense of community; improved sense of place or neighborhood character.
Students cultivate their understanding of human geography through data and geographic analyses as they explore topics like patterns and spatial organization, human impacts and interactions with their environment, and spatial processes and societal changes.
Definition. Air quality refers to the condition of the air within our surroundings, primarily in terms of its cleanliness and the presence of pollutants. Good air quality is essential for health and well-being, while poor air quality can lead to serious health issues and environmental degradation.
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AP® Human Geography 2023 Scoring Guidelines © 2023 College Board (C) The UN and many countries have promoted sustainability principles. Describe ONE specific way that sustainability goals can respond to economic challenges. Accept one of the following:
