5 Themes of Geography

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What is geography?

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the study of the Earth's physical, biological and cultural features

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Which theme of geography describes an area of space distinguished by physical and/or cultural characteristics? Options: location, place, movement, human-environment interaction, region

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place

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Which theme of geography describes what people do to the environment?

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human-environment interaction

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Which theme of geography describes what an area has in common (e.g., education, climate, language, etc)?

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region

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Which theme of geography describes what describe a place is?

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location

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Which theme of geography describes how people and ideas get around?

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movement

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A family moves to a different location for a better job opportunity. This is an example of which theme of geography? Options: location, place, movement, human-environment interaction, region.

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movement

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Lebanon, Missouri is approximately 55 northeast of Springfield, Missouri. This is an example of which theme of geography?

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location

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Missouri is considered to be in the Midwest. This is an example of which theme of geography?

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region

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Which theme of geography is exemplified by the statement: "Kansas is very flat and has a lot of wheat fields when driving through the state"?

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place