5 Themes of Geography Independent Practice

Front

The theme that looks at what it is like to live in a location in terms of physical characteristics and cultural characteristics is called: _______________.

Back

Place

Front

The theme that looks at the way that people adapt to their physical surroundings is called: _________________________________.

Back

HEI (Human-Environment Interaction)

Front

The theme that studies landforms, plants, and animals is called: ___________________.

Back

Place

Front

The way that goods, people, and information move within and out of a place are studied within the theme of: _____________________.

Back

Movement

Front

The theme that looks at the way people change their environment (negatively and positively) is called: _____________________.

Back

HEI (Human-Environment Interaction)

Front

Geographers have invented these so that the world is easier to study. Often these are defined by areas with similar climate, religion, and/or language. This theme is called: _______________.

Back

Regions

Front

The theme that asks the question “Where is it?” is called: _____________________.

Back

Location

Front

Decide which theme fits: The island is 64°W 16°N.

Back

Location

Front

India is south of Nepal. Which theme fits? Options: Location, Movement, Region, Human-Environment Interaction

Back

Location

Front

The weather in the Congo is always hot because it’s near the equator. Which theme fits? Options: Place, Movement, Region, Human-Environment Interaction.

Back

Place