5 Themes of Geography and Population/ Migration Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the study of geography primarily concerned with?

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The study of places on Earth and the relationships between people and their environments

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Which of the following is an example of absolute location? Options: Next to the library, 7260 Highland Creek Pkwy, Near the river, Across from the park

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7260 Highland Creek Pkwy

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What does the theme of "Place" in geography describe?

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What a place looks like, including landforms and man-made buildings

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Which of the following is a physical feature? A bridge, A skyscraper, A mountain, A road

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A mountain

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What does "Human Environment Interaction" describe?

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How humans interact with the environment

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Which of the following is an example of a rural community? Downtown area with skyscrapers, A neighborhood with houses and backyards, Farmland with lots of land and few neighbors, A busy shopping mall

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Farmland with lots of land and few neighbors

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What is the term for the process of relocating to a new region or place?

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Migration

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Which of the following is a push factor for migration? More job opportunities, War, Better education, Pleasant climate

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War

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What is the term for a person who flees their country for safety?

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Refugee

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Which theme of geography describes how people, goods, and ideas move throughout an area?

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Movement