The Five Themes of Geography

Front

Where is it exactly on the Earth?

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Absolute Location

Front

Where is it in relation to other areas or things?

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Relative Location

Front

How do people, plants, animals, and ideas move through out time and place?

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Movement

Front

In what ways do people adapt to their environment, or change their environment in order to meet their needs? Options: Human Environment Interaction, Place, Location, Region

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Human Environment Interaction

Front

How are areas similar or united (physically, politically, or culturally) to other areas around them?

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Region

Front

What type of location is described by 'Virginia is north of North Carolina'?

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Relative Location

Front

What is the classification of 'Canada is north of the United States'? Options: Location, Place, Region, Movement

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Location

Front

Washington D.C. is at 38.8 North Latitude and 77 West Longitude. Options: Relative Location, Place, Absolute Location, Region

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Absolute Location

Front

Many species of birds travel south in the winter to be near warmer temperatures and then return north in the spring and summer.

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Movement

Front

The states in the area known as the "Southwest" of the United States are often grouped together because they are very hot and dry desert-like areas.

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Region