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What are the 5 themes of geography?

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Location, Place, Movement, Region, Human-Environment Interaction.

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What does the theme 'Location' refer to in geography?

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It refers to where a place is on the Earth’s surface, including absolute and relative location.

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What is absolute location?

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It specifies a place using latitude and longitude to find its exact coordinates.

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What is relative location?

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It describes a place’s position in relation to other nearby places.

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What is GIS?

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GIS stands for Geographic Information System, which uses digital mapping to study Earth’s locations.

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What does the theme 'Place' focus on in geography?

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It focuses on the unique characteristics of places, including physical and human traits.

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What are physical characteristics of a place?

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Climate, topography, vegetation, and geology.

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What are human characteristics of a place?

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Culture, economy, and society, including language, customs, and population.

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What does the theme 'Movement' examine in geography?

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It examines how people, goods, information, and ideas move from one place to another.

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What does the theme 'Region' study in geography?

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It studies areas with shared traits that set them apart from nearby places.