5 Themes of Geography

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This THEME considers how humans adapt to and modify the environment.

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Human Environment Interaction

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This THEME describes the human and physical characteristics of a location.

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Place

Front

This THEME can be absolute (latitude and longitude) or relative (explained by landmarks, direction, or distance between places).

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Location

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This THEME studies the movement and migration across the planet of humans, ideas, trends, goods, resources, and communication.

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Movement

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This THEME divides the world into characteristics that unifies the area. Options: Place, Location, Human Environment Interaction, Region, Movement

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Region

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An address such as 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is an example of which THEME? Options: Place, Location, Human Environment Interaction, Region, Movement

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Location

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Yosemite is home to one of CA's most famous mountains called El Capitan. This is an example of which THEME? Options: Place, Location, Human Environment Interaction, Region, Movement

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Place

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People living in cold climates have often mined coal, drilled for natural gas, or cut down trees in order to heat their homes. This is an example of which THEME?

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Human Environment Interaction

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Our earliest human ancestors leaving Africa and migrating to different parts of the world is an example of which THEME? Options: Place, Location, Human Environment Interaction, Region, Movement

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Movement