Remember that a pie chart represents one hundred percent. Each part of the pie chart represents a certain percentage. The A-P Test typically uses more than pie chart at a time so you can see changes.
Questions with Maps Here are some tips on questions with maps. There are two types of maps on the A-P test. The first type is maps which are historically significant. The second
type is maps that represent historic information. The second type is much more common. You will find many of those
maps in your A-P textbook. Be sure to study the map carefully. You should look at the title, as well as the key or legend before you try to answer
the question. Some maps will not have a key, legend or title.
Tips for Cartoons, Photographs or Artwork Here are some tips for questions which have cartoons, photographs, or artwork.
Visual representations will be used to test your analytical skills. Political cartoons are used to stir up public support for a
cause. Most of the time, cartoons take a position against rulers in power. Cartoons commonly use distortion, exaggeration and symbols to get their point of view across. You should pay attention to the figures in the cartoon. Look at the way they are dressed to approximate the time
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