AP Human Geography

A corona virus vaccine should be mandatory. Lauren Grossman says, "To achieve herd immunity,  which makes it more difficult for an infectious disease to spread through a population, 80% or more  of us need to be immune to Covid-19, either we've been infected with the virus that causes it or  we've  gotten the vaccine." This is saying that in order for groups to be safe together over 80% of  people have to be immune to this virus and if you have not had the virus already the only other  way to be immune it to get the vaccine. Grossman also says, "Requiring immunization for a broader  range of people with direct-contact jobs, like those working in restaurants and food stores,  flight attendants, hair stylists and barbers, nail salon workers, teachers, and others, would  decrease the spread of infection and the resulting hospitalizations and deaths." If people who come in  direct contact with others as their job ever...

https://azbigmedia.com/business/will-warm-weather-slow-covid-19-here-are-some-answers/ https://www.healthline.com/health-news/warm-weather-wont-stop-spread-of-coronavirus#The-bottom-line Research suggests that the weather does not play a huge role in the spread of the virus but our behavior and whether we are quarantined or not. Temperature and humidity did play a role in the transmission of other diseases like the flu and chickenpox but it will not play a role in Covid-19. Physical distancing may have to be practiced for another year to see positive results and to slow the spread of this disease. Schimelpfening, Nancy. “Warm Weather Won't Stop the Spread of COVID-19.” Healthline , Healthline Media, 15 May 2020, www.healthline.com/health-news/warm-weather-wont-stop-spread-of-coronavirus#The-bottom-line. The virus is still a new virus so new information is being learned everyday but the studies from MIT  show that the weather can affect the spread of the virus. The st...

Since Maryland has started stage one of the Roadmap to Recovery restaurants are making changes to accommodate the six feet rule. Fish Tales which is located in Ocean City, Maryland released a new type of table that allows people to go outside and eat. This table has a spot in the center for the  customer to sit and a rubber barrier like outside that keeps people six feet away at all times. These  tables also have wheels on them so it is easy to get around. Although Fish Tales has these new  tables  they are also open for take out and delivery 7 days a week. Velazquez, Rose. “'Like a Bumper Boat': Ocean City, Maryland, Restaurant Unveils Social Distancing Tables.” USA Today , Gannett Satellite Information Network, 18 May 2020, www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/05/18/coronavirus-ocean-city-maryland-restaurant-unveils-social-distancing-tables/5212345002/.

someone who is an IDP remains in their area when asked to explain the difference describe both parts of  what you are trying to explain be specific as possible the answer to one question can be a  part of the other question  a stimulus is a map, graph or table question 1= 25 minutes, question  2=15 minutes make sure to read the titles, and legends on the maps make sure you have access to your college board account the day before practice submitting a response plan ahead of time and organize your materials minimize the amount of time you are looking for other documents exam is at 4pm on May 12 make sure to check your email for the e-ticket don't share your ticket use the exam day checklist check in at least a half hour before the exam starts a clock appears with your exam so pay attention to it once the exam starts the question automatically appears if you do not click submit before the timer runs out it will not count make sure you get the "Your ...

every question is going to have a stimulus a lot of topics are cross cutting focus on units 1-5 content don't panic, stay calm and tackle the questions bit by bit take time to look at the data, look at the map and analyze the pictures make sure to answer the question to the appropriate scale as we write close the loop write more than you think is necessary rather than writing too little think about how you could get the reader to give you max point for each question read prompt carefully answer the task verb; describe, explain, compare be as clear as possible when told to compare also contrast it is going to be like a mini frq rubrics are very specific to the question it has been designed to take up the whole time frame if you don't get to address every part of the question it is okay use the phrase "according to the data" describe= give a detailed account including reasons or cause; provide the relevant characteristics of a specified topic explai...

POPULATION STATISTICS FOR CHINA AND INDIA, 2018 Country Total Population (billions) Birth Rate (per 1,000 population) Death Rate (per 1,000 population) Rate of Natural Increase Total Fertility Rate China 1.393 12 7 0.5% 1.8 India 1.373 20 6 1.4% 2.3 Source: Population Reference Bureau In 2018 China had the world’s largest population and India had the second largest population. A. Identify the TWO types of data shown in the table that are used to calculate the rate of natural increase. B. Describe what the total fertility rate represents. C. Using India's rate of natural increase shown in the table, describe how to calculate the doubling time of India's population. D. Using the data shown in the table, describe the ability of China's population to replace itself over time. E. Explain how China's population statistics are unusual for a country with an economy that is still in the process of industrializing.  The two types of data that are used in t...